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Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
09-23-2017, 02:17 PM
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Views: 1,212
Posted By pwessels

Re: Nos 5 speed leather gm shift knob

$165 shipped
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
09-16-2017, 12:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,212
Posted By pwessels

Nos 5 speed leather gm shift knob

I bought this new, took it out of the package and had it on my car for about 2 weeks. About as mint as a "used" shift knob can be. Includes the gm bag it came in. Very hard to find.
$175 shipped in...
Forum: Camaros for Sale
08-10-2017, 09:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,568
Posted By pwessels

Re: 1987 Iroc-z convertible 5 speed

Thanks - looking for a suitable Hardtop car now.
Forum: Camaros for Sale
08-02-2017, 10:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,568
Posted By pwessels

Re: 1987 Iroc-z convertible 5 speed

Sold
Forum: Car Audio
08-01-2017, 02:18 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,314
Posted By pwessels

Re: Old school Alpine CD installed!

It is a 3015
Forum: Car Audio
07-29-2017, 03:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,421
Posted By pwessels

Re: Need bass. No custom set up, just a git-r-done quick set up.

The 8" tangband sub in my car is really impressive with a true 100w amp pushing it. The box is quite small too (.5 cubic feet). You could make one in 20 minutes with a 24"×48" piece of 5/8" or 3/4"...
Forum: Exhaust
07-27-2017, 12:36 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,178
Posted By pwessels

Re: Magnaflow or flowmaster exhaust?

Exactly my situation. I added a resonator to the FM 3" catback to try and tame down the drone.... Loud does not sound better or meaner just because it is louder. I replaced the 80 series with a...
Forum: Car Audio
07-15-2017, 09:43 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,314
Posted By pwessels

Re: Old school Alpine CD installed!

Sorry - just saw this now. The cage and quick release plug turned out to be a little different between the 2 decks so no easy swapping...not sure which to run at this point. Super mint older Alpine...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
07-13-2017, 12:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,044
Posted By pwessels

Re: Sub-frame connectors, $125

Hi I sent you a pm yesterday about these as well. PayPal ready to go.
Forum: Car Audio
07-06-2017, 02:37 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,314
Posted By pwessels

Re: Old school Alpine CD installed!

I just bought an Alpine 7292s cassette pullout with CD changer control. I can just switch head units and leave the cage in the car....hopefully.
Forum: Members Camaros
07-02-2017, 12:24 PM
Replies: 901
Views: 101,543
Posted By pwessels

Re: Long time coming AKA My 91 Z28 Vert build thread

Also....If you are worried about vibrations you can slide a sheet of "Sorbtex" industrial dampening material under one of the flats.
Forum: Members Camaros
07-02-2017, 12:00 PM
Replies: 901
Views: 101,543
Posted By pwessels

Re: Long time coming AKA My 91 Z28 Vert build thread

You may be over thinking the mig welded motor mounts "is a bad idea" option. Unless someone was a poor welder - which it does not look like you are ☺ I would not be so concerned.

I have built many...
Forum: Car Audio
07-02-2017, 11:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,778
Posted By pwessels

Re: 1986 IROC Old School install

That is really nice period correct looking install. I am quite impressed with my single 8" tang band.
Forum: Camaros for Sale
07-01-2017, 09:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,095
Posted By pwessels

Re: 1987 IROC-Z convertible 5-speed 49K original miles

He sold this car sold on ebay very recently.
Forum: History / Originality
06-28-2017, 07:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,793
Posted By pwessels

Re: 87 Iroc-z convertible 5 speed....not a 5.0 TPI?

Alright.....seems im getting some "Peer/Pierre pressure"....
Forum: Car Audio
06-28-2017, 07:17 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,314
Posted By pwessels

Re: Old school Alpine CD installed!

I did! As well as a similar Ferrari F40 poster.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-22-2017, 11:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,046
Posted By pwessels

Re: SUNS OUT T-BARS OUT

I love irocs in blue!
Forum: History / Originality
06-21-2017, 02:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,793
Posted By pwessels

Re: 87 Iroc-z convertible 5 speed....not a 5.0 TPI?

I have re-priced it at $11k USD - a reasonable price for a fairly low mile clean Iroc Vert 5 speed. I think for potential buyers that actually want a car to drive and enjoy, this combination is...
Forum: Camaros for Sale
06-21-2017, 02:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,568
Posted By pwessels

Re: 1987 Iroc-z convertible 5 speed

Bump
Forum: History / Originality
06-21-2017, 02:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,679
Posted By pwessels

Re: Do car values follow a bell curve?

Another thing to consider is the message in this recent Lexus ad - I think this may have an impact on the future value of cars at some point too. Not that I am a lexus fan but the message certainly...
Forum: History / Originality
06-21-2017, 01:45 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,735
Posted By pwessels

Re: Flipping a thirdgen. Is it a viable option or a fools errand?

I am sure it could be done with this one local to me

https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/bnc/cto/6177568694.html
Forum: History / Originality
06-19-2017, 05:30 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,793
Posted By pwessels

Re: 87 Iroc-z convertible 5 speed....not a 5.0 TPI?

I have updated my ad in the classifieds section to more accurately describe this car.

Pierre
Forum: History / Originality
06-19-2017, 04:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,793
Posted By pwessels

Re: 87 Iroc-z convertible 5 speed....not a 5.0 TPI?

Thanks for your opinion Vinny - quite a bit of merit in what you are saying. The biggest thing for me is when I actually sell this car I do not want to misrepresent it to the next owner. Now that I...
Forum: History / Originality
06-19-2017, 11:59 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,793
Posted By pwessels

Re: 87 Iroc-z convertible 5 speed....not a 5.0 TPI?

Yes....yes....yes the decal location bothers me too. Definitely on the list of things to change if I keep the car much longer.
Forum: History / Originality
06-18-2017, 10:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,793
Posted By pwessels

Re: 87 Iroc-z convertible 5 speed....not a 5.0 TPI?

The casting on the back left side of the block says "GM 5.7LG SGI".

I am pretty certain that this car came with a 305 TPI considering that it is a factory MM5 5speed car..... I am more interested...
Forum: History / Originality
06-18-2017, 10:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,793
Posted By pwessels

Re: 87 Iroc-z convertible 5 speed....not a 5.0 TPI?

I think so - is that the disc shaped item under the upper plenum? If so then yes.
Forum: History / Originality
06-18-2017, 08:43 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,793
Posted By pwessels

Re: 87 Iroc-z convertible 5 speed....not a 5.0 TPI?

Pretty hard to get a clear pic of the casting numbers on the back of the block But I will see if I can at least write them down.

I looked up the Holley AFPR and you are right that is the one.
Forum: History / Originality
06-18-2017, 08:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,793
Posted By pwessels

Re: 87 Iroc-z convertible 5 speed....not a 5.0 TPI?

This is the exterior currently
Forum: History / Originality
06-18-2017, 08:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,793
Posted By pwessels

Re: 87 Iroc-z convertible 5 speed....not a 5.0 TPI?

Here are a couple motor pics - the second is of some type of an adjustable fuel pressure reg I have not seen before with a coin edge adjuster dial.
Forum: History / Originality
06-18-2017, 08:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,679
Posted By pwessels

Re: Do car values follow a bell curve?

I have thought that myself - I am late 40's for example and model A's and T's and the like hold zero interest for me at just about any price - especially stock. I am also fairly sure that 18-25 year...
Forum: History / Originality
06-18-2017, 04:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,793
Posted By pwessels

87 Iroc-z convertible 5 speed....not a 5.0 TPI?

I have a nice clean 87 Iroc-Z 20th anniversary convertible that is a fully optioned TPI/5 speed with all the good stuff plus some nice period correct upgrades. Not overly high mileage at 52,xxx miles...
Forum: Members Camaros
06-06-2017, 04:32 PM
Replies: 901
Views: 101,543
Posted By pwessels

Re: Long time coming AKA My 91 Z28 Vert build thread

looks nice but I bet it is pretty loud!
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-04-2017, 10:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,588
Posted By pwessels

Re: Road Race suspension parts Ground Control Koni J&M

Hi I will take the ground control front springs/adjusters and rear adjusters. Will pm my details.
Forum: Members Camaros
06-03-2017, 10:34 AM
Replies: 300
Views: 28,772
Posted By pwessels

Re: Project Motivation– ’92 RS LS1/T56 and then some

Excellent write up!
Forum: Members Camaros
05-25-2017, 11:06 AM
Replies: 901
Views: 101,543
Posted By pwessels

Re: Long time coming AKA My 91 Z28 Vert build thread

Exhaust is looking good!
Forum: Wheels and Tires
05-23-2017, 03:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 832
Posted By pwessels

Re: Can someone identify these rims?

Crager "Quick Trick" .... available in many sizes but I don't think anything bigger than 15" diameter.

https://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/crr-3204644/overview/
Forum: Body
05-23-2017, 11:42 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,114
Posted By pwessels

Re: Project Turd Gen - '88 IROC build

That might be a better parts donor at this point than a fixer if you can find another clean shell to start with. It looks like the rear tub could be pretty bent - hard to really tell from just a...
Forum: Members Camaros
05-19-2017, 05:23 PM
Replies: 901
Views: 101,543
Posted By pwessels

Re: Long time coming AKA My 91 Z28 Vert build thread

That almost looks to me like an adjustable height mount for a 4 link set-up that is still to come?
Forum: History / Originality
05-19-2017, 05:19 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 28,254
Posted By pwessels

Re: How many 3rd gens are stick shift?

I have a 87 vert 5 speed in Vancouver as well - Probably not too many others here in town.
Forum: Camaros for Sale
05-06-2017, 04:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,568
Posted By pwessels

Re: 1987 Iroc-z convertible 5 speed

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Forum: Members Camaros
04-27-2017, 05:27 PM
Replies: 901
Views: 101,543
Posted By pwessels

Re: Long time coming AKA My 91 Z28 Vert build thread

Tibo,

I design steel frame modular buildings. Seismic forces as well as, live/dead loads and wind load have to be accounted for in building designs and will vary from geographic region to region....
Forum: Members Camaros
04-27-2017, 03:26 PM
Replies: 901
Views: 101,543
Posted By pwessels

Re: Long time coming AKA My 91 Z28 Vert build thread

Super cool convertible! - been following the progress for a while now.

Your calculations are way off on how much force passengers will exert on the seatbelt system and to the harness bar in even a...
Forum: Car Audio
04-25-2017, 01:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 707
Posted By pwessels

Re: Found this In-home Subwoofer So....

Looks like the subwoofer power amp - scrap it - it runs on 120v AC power and your car requires 12v DC.
Forum: Car Audio
04-25-2017, 12:11 PM
Replies: 440
Views: 200,599
Posted By pwessels

Re: Let's see your custom speaker boxes!

The front and rear speaker pairs are each powered by an Alpine 3522 40w x 2 amp. The sub is powered by the 100w Zapco mono sub amp.

I switched to this set-up for a couple reasons:

1. The 6 x...
Forum: Car Audio
04-24-2017, 01:24 PM
Replies: 440
Views: 200,599
Posted By pwessels

Re: Let's see your custom speaker boxes!

I just did a simple single 8" set-up for mine. Sits in just the lower part of the well area.
Forum: Camaros Wanted
04-18-2017, 01:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,100
Posted By pwessels

Re: 1987 Iroc-z convertible 5 speed

Mods please delete - I accidentally posted this in the wrong section.
Forum: Camaros for Sale
04-18-2017, 01:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,568
Posted By pwessels

1987 Iroc-z convertible 5 speed

This is a well optioned 1987 20th anniversary Iroc-Z convertible - Check the SPID picture for all the options. Of the 744 cars built the likely percentage of 5 speed full load cars is probably no...
Forum: Camaros Wanted
04-18-2017, 01:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,100
Posted By pwessels

1987 Iroc-z convertible 5 speed

This is a very rare and well optioned 1987 20th anniversary Iroc-Z convertible - Check the SPID picture for all the options. 1987 had the lowest production numbers of all the years that the Iroc...
Forum: Interior
04-08-2017, 09:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,706
Posted By pwessels

Re: 3rd gen custom door panel

Top left corner looks like there will be a big gap? Is there a plan to cover that? Otherwise it looks promising.
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