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Forum: Camaros for Sale
07-09-2007, 09:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,429
Posted By PaceCarChris

Re: 1982 Camaro Indy 500 Pace Car

And a few more pictures.
Forum: Camaros for Sale
07-07-2007, 08:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,429
Posted By PaceCarChris

1982 Camaro Indy 500 Pace Car

The time has come to sell my pace car... It's a nice driver, but no longer original. I have owned it for the past 13 years and it has a tick over 171k on it. Rebuilt 350 and TH350 went in about...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-21-2005, 11:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,609
Posted By PaceCarChris

I weighed one of my bare 17x8.5 ZS wheels a while...

I weighed one of my bare 17x8.5 ZS wheels a while back when I bought them. If I remember correctly it was about 26 lbs.
Forum: Electronics
04-19-2005, 04:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,616
Posted By PaceCarChris

Sorry, haven't gotten to it yet. Am 99% sure at...

Sorry, haven't gotten to it yet. Am 99% sure at this point it's something with the printed circuit board, but it's just not that obvious to me; I have no "easily visible" break. You'll have to pull...
Forum: History / Originality
04-07-2005, 11:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 625
Posted By PaceCarChris

I've struggled with the original vs "historically...

I've struggled with the original vs "historically inaccurate" dilemma for a while as well, especially as the owner of one of the more rare cars. It's pretty moot now, though, considering that the...
Forum: Electronics
04-06-2005, 06:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 417
Posted By PaceCarChris

I had a similar problem- left turn signal would...

I had a similar problem- left turn signal would not work, hazards operated fine (separate circuit) so it wasn't the bulbs. Replaced the flasher unit but no go. Turned out to be a bad headlight...
Forum: Electronics
04-04-2005, 05:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,616
Posted By PaceCarChris

Well it's not the connections into the dash. One...

Well it's not the connections into the dash. One more weird thing I forgot to mention- after the tach/oil pres guage die, sometimes I can operate the tach needle (move it back and forth) with the...
Forum: Electronics
04-02-2005, 03:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,616
Posted By PaceCarChris

Resurrecting a really old thread of mine- yes...

Resurrecting a really old thread of mine- yes it's really taken me this long to get to it...

Pulled the cluster out and went over all of the PCB traces with a voltmeter- everything appears to be...
Forum: FAQ Board
03-09-2005, 02:49 PM
Replies: 154
Important/Useful : Trip Odometer Fix/Pics
Views: 116,967
Posted By PaceCarChris

Some advice for those wishing to attmept this fix...

Some advice for those wishing to attmept this fix on an earlier (82-?) "dual needle" speedometer: you don't have j-clips. The speedo in my pace car is one of the silly old half-mph/half-kmph guages,...
Forum: Body
11-30-2004, 02:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 996
Posted By PaceCarChris

When I replaced mine I filled that seam in with...

When I replaced mine I filled that seam in with POR-15.
Forum: Body
10-26-2004, 10:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 559
Posted By PaceCarChris

Try a search if you haven't already- I was...

Try a search if you haven't already- I was looking into this a couple of days ago and found a few good posts. Pretty sure that they are all 194s,- I think that you will need around 15 bulbs to do...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-04-2004, 09:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,276
Posted By PaceCarChris

I think that you'd like the look of...

I think that you'd like the look of chrome/gunmetal rims on a black car a lot better than black rims. They just off-set the car a lot better, better than on most other colors IMO. The car would...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-09-2004, 03:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 649
Posted By PaceCarChris

Thanks for the heads-up. I think that I will...

Thanks for the heads-up. I think that I will start by trying to get a new canister and go from there. A few people have posted where they run the line out of the can into a breather filter and that...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-08-2004, 11:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 649
Posted By PaceCarChris

Gas Smell --> Charcoal Can / Canister

Ever since the 305 was dropped in favor of the 350, the fuel vent line to the charcoal can has been blocked off. It's worked well enough for 8 years, I just remember to vent the gas cap if it's hot...
Forum: Body
08-09-2004, 12:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,034
Posted By PaceCarChris

Well, I got lucky- the weekend I started the...

Well, I got lucky- the weekend I started the project I found the GM kit on eBay for $125 shipped. From what I have seen GMPartsdirect.com sells the kit for around $180 + shipping- but I think it's...
Forum: Body
08-08-2004, 07:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,034
Posted By PaceCarChris

I just completed the same project on my 82 and I...

I just completed the same project on my 82 and I have to agree that the chances of you removing the weatherstipping (yours or from a junker) withough damaging most of it is pretty much nil. It's...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-16-2004, 03:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 635
Posted By PaceCarChris

Oops I meant 17x8.5. Keep an eye on eBay and the...

Oops I meant 17x8.5. Keep an eye on eBay and the classified boards here at TGO.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-15-2004, 02:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 635
Posted By PaceCarChris

I don't think you'll find 17x9.5's any more, but...

I don't think you'll find 17x9.5's any more, but I am pretty sure the 17x8's are still available. Give Group A a call and/or do a search on the boards- I know this question has been asked before.
Forum: Body
06-22-2004, 03:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,692
Posted By PaceCarChris

My Z28 spoiler was molded onto the body with...

My Z28 spoiler was molded onto the body with fiberglass putty. There are some pics of it in this thread:

https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/showthread.php?s=&threadid=216961
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-21-2004, 11:46 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,873
Posted By PaceCarChris

I vote t-tops, I like being able to look up...

I vote t-tops, I like being able to look up through my roof :D

However, I do not like the fact that the car is currently parked as a direct result of it's tops. Replacing the weatherstripping is...
Forum: Body
06-21-2004, 11:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,122
Posted By PaceCarChris

Thanks for the offer, I'll try to make the...

Thanks for the offer, I'll try to make the meeting- but It's been over two years now and I haven't made one yet :rolleyes:

So I guess it's auto advance or autozone- thanks for the replies, I was...
Forum: Body
06-21-2004, 12:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,122
Posted By PaceCarChris

I haven't been able to find a T47 either -...

I haven't been able to find a T47 either - checked Sears and the Home Depot- they only carry 45 and 50, nothing in between. Where did you guys get your T47?
Forum: Body
06-06-2004, 06:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,784
Posted By PaceCarChris

I ordered some plastic-specific paint from...

I ordered some plastic-specific paint from Classic Industries a while back. They didn't have 82-92 specific colors then (they may now), but they had a 1979 or so dark blue that matched my interior...
Forum: Classified Ads Feedback Board
06-06-2004, 06:46 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 773
Posted By PaceCarChris

RocVert great to deal with!

Picked up a used t-top support bar (t-bar) from RocVert a few weeks ago. The bar was in great condition and the price was right. He even shipped it before I sent him the money! Super smooth...
Forum: Body
06-04-2004, 12:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,118
Posted By PaceCarChris

Unfortunately I think the marketing folks think...

Unfortunately I think the marketing folks think that the demographic for most of these shows is the punk kid (no offense intended toward you camaro drivin punk kids ;) ) with too much money to put...
Forum: Body
06-01-2004, 03:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 499
Posted By PaceCarChris

Keep an eye on eBay, I got the GM kit for $125...

Keep an eye on eBay, I got the GM kit for $125 shipped!
Forum: Body
03-31-2004, 05:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 351,581
Posted By PaceCarChris

I had my pace car seats redone in the original...

I had my pace car seats redone in the original material (vinyl/cloth combo) for $600. $250 per bucket and $100 for the rear seat. Seat covers only, no new foam. Oh, and that was without getting...
Forum: Body
03-30-2004, 10:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,003
Posted By PaceCarChris

You sound like you're already pretty ahead of the...

You sound like you're already pretty ahead of the game on this but I can toss in my limited experience. I just ripped out my headliner a couple of weekends ago- but I cheated and bought an abs...
Forum: History / Originality
03-22-2004, 10:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 711
Posted By PaceCarChris

Thats disgusting! Mine looked like that, 22...

Thats disgusting! Mine looked like that, 22 years ago :D
Forum: Body
03-15-2004, 11:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 789
Posted By PaceCarChris

Depending on when you need it don't count out...

Depending on when you need it don't count out eBay- I just snagged the t-top GM set from a guy for $125 shipped. Its the same part # as the set from GMpartsdirect.com. Maybe I got lucky- but like I...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-11-2004, 02:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 600
Posted By PaceCarChris

Good looking rim, however, IMO when you have a...

Good looking rim, however, IMO when you have a thinner spoke than the stock Camaro rim, you want to have some nice big brakes to show off, and rear drums wouldn't look so good through them.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
02-06-2004, 04:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 769
Posted By PaceCarChris

I autocrossed my 96 Grand AM GT 10 or so times...

I autocrossed my 96 Grand AM GT 10 or so times (novice) in the past few years before I sold it. The thing was about the worst car to ever auto-x but as posted above its all about the fun factor. I...
Forum: History / Originality
02-06-2004, 01:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 616
Posted By PaceCarChris

Oh I'm not trying to discourage anyone from...

Oh I'm not trying to discourage anyone from picking one up- just take into consideration that a fair bit of restoration is generally in order. Personally I like having a camaro that isn't just a...
Forum: History / Originality
02-04-2004, 10:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 616
Posted By PaceCarChris

Being an owner of one I like to watch the pace...

Being an owner of one I like to watch the pace car auctions on ebay. In the past few weeks about a half dozen of them have come and gone (not so rare after all.... :rolleyes: )- from the 82 Indy 500...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-31-2004, 01:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 523
Posted By PaceCarChris

Ah, ok. I thought the 300 was just in the...

Ah, ok. I thought the 300 was just in the wheels. Factor in how long your tires will last- that might be an extra 200 every year or two. (not sure how often/how hard you drive the car)
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-31-2004, 01:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 523
Posted By PaceCarChris

Dont forget too- tires are going to be cheaper if...

Dont forget too- tires are going to be cheaper if you go with the 17s over the 18s. If something like that is important to you...

I went with the 17x8.5
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-30-2004, 08:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,010
Posted By PaceCarChris

Heh, yeah I never really thought that much about...

Heh, yeah I never really thought that much about it when he was doing it. It was a friend of my Dad's and he just went ahead and did it when he painted the car- we didnt even ask him to do it or...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-20-2004, 11:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,010
Posted By PaceCarChris

And a close-up of the side:

And a close-up of the side:
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-20-2004, 11:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,010
Posted By PaceCarChris

Here is one of the side and back:

Here is one of the side and back:
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-19-2004, 11:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,010
Posted By PaceCarChris

I can get some, give me a few days

I can get some, give me a few days
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-14-2004, 09:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,425
Posted By PaceCarChris

I've been doing some research on new...

I've been doing some research on new shocks/struts lately too- they are on the wishlist. In case you haven't found part numbers yet I'll post most of the popular options:

Tokico Blue Strut...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-14-2004, 08:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,010
Posted By PaceCarChris

Its not a built spoiler per se, but the guy who...

Its not a built spoiler per se, but the guy who painted my car a few years ago used duraglass (i think) to mold the three-piece Z28 spoiler into the car. Didn't really change the appearance of the...
Forum: History / Originality
01-13-2004, 02:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,468
Posted By PaceCarChris

Yeah, cool cars but no one will bid on them-...

Yeah, cool cars but no one will bid on them- there just isn't that high of a demand for them. At that price these would be way down on my list of cars to buy... after oh, ZR-1, Z06, etc. They also...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-08-2004, 01:56 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,139
Posted By PaceCarChris

Ok cool. So you didnt have any problems with the...

Ok cool. So you didnt have any problems with the extra cm of width? Wider is better- as long as everything fits...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-07-2004, 10:59 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,139
Posted By PaceCarChris

I guess when I meant closer to stock size I was...

I guess when I meant closer to stock size I was talking about tire diameter. I wasn't considering any rubbing in the sidewall. Which now that I think about it maybe the 255s would do. I was going...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-07-2004, 10:30 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 29,736
Posted By PaceCarChris

Heh, you have to expect some mishaps when putting...

Heh, you have to expect some mishaps when putting any model together, but it really does look good. I have a 1:25 scale 93 pace car in progress that I haven't touched in a while, maybe I will finish...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-07-2004, 08:35 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,139
Posted By PaceCarChris

Nice choice of wheel, they look great on...

Nice choice of wheel, they look great on thirdgens! I have a set I got for Christmas waiting for tires, which might be a while. Any specific reason you went with 245's on the fronts? Using the...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-07-2004, 08:27 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 29,736
Posted By PaceCarChris

That looks great Flyers- how much time did you...

That looks great Flyers- how much time did you end up putting into it? I'm a bit aprehensive about starting mine, dont want to screw it up. Especially since I am going to be putting a coat of...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-19-2003, 10:39 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 29,736
Posted By PaceCarChris

I snagged a huge 1/8th scale 1982 Z28 model off...

I snagged a huge 1/8th scale 1982 Z28 model off of ebay a couple of years ago, still haven't gotten to it. Its molded in red but comes with all the necessary decals to do it up like the pace car...
Forum: Body
10-07-2003, 04:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 775
Posted By PaceCarChris

I don't have the functional hood, but I do have...

I don't have the functional hood, but I do have the regular glass hood from 82. The functional hoods only came on the CFI cars, if I am not mistaken, not the LG4 carbed cars. If you can dig up some...
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