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Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-23-2024, 03:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 170
Posted By TireSmokin'

Re: Wheel repair help

Blend and polish it.
Forum: Fabrication
03-30-2024, 06:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 630
Posted By TireSmokin'

Re: 1LE FRONT SPINDLE ABUTMENT BRACKETS

Aluminum is stronger than you think, and saves weight.
I've machined several suspension parts from it. Keep in mind, driveshafts, engines and their components, trans, just to mention a few are made...
Forum: Fabrication
03-30-2024, 03:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 630
Posted By TireSmokin'

Re: 1LE FRONT SPINDLE ABUTMENT BRACKETS

Unfortunately, no.
If you wanted them from aluminum, I can mill them.
I would need the file for them, with dimensioning for verification.
Forum: Fabrication
03-28-2024, 03:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 630
Posted By TireSmokin'

Re: 1LE FRONT SPINDLE ABUTMENT BRACKETS

Fiber laser or waterjet would make a quick job of it.
Forum: Fabrication
03-08-2024, 03:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 667
Posted By TireSmokin'

Re: Can someone make me a Firebird tail light cover/blackout panel?

It would require a heat source (oven, lamp) and a vacuum mold.
Once the panel is modeled, the mold can be made from that. I doubt the demand is high enough to justify the effort and cost.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-10-2023, 02:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 504
Posted By TireSmokin'

Re: Painting plastic under hood

VHT plastic paint doesn't require adhesion promoter.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-25-2022, 04:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 678
Posted By TireSmokin'

Re: Minor additions but make big a difference

Window tint solution also works.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-25-2022, 03:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 455
Posted By TireSmokin'

Re: New aluminum calipers - do they "need" paint?

Another option would be to polish them.
Do a service polish as opposed to a maintenance polish.
It's more work than painting, but doesn't chip, scratch, peel, etc.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-10-2022, 11:13 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 315
Posted By TireSmokin'

Re: Emblem proposition

I found a guy that is a collector, and he has all the thirdgen ('82-'92) OEM emblems, still in the GM factory packaging.
They aren't for sale, and he won't ship them, but he said I'm welcome to...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-09-2022, 02:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 315
Posted By TireSmokin'

Emblem proposition

I have a proposition for anyone with OEM factory emblems for the IROC-Z or the RS (I already have the Z-28).

I need the OEM emblems, in decent shape, to get exact dimensions from. Anything...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-07-2022, 12:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,674
Posted By TireSmokin'

Re: Chrome or billet gfx emblems

I've made a ton of these.
Forum: Body
12-17-2019, 11:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,775
Posted By TireSmokin'

Re: Post some of the worst redos you have seen

Not thirdgen, but just ran across this for sale...
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Forum: Fabrication
12-15-2019, 09:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,344
Posted By TireSmokin'

Re: Switch panel build

It's pretty funny you say that. It may feel pretty darn good in normal driving, but put it in some quick back and forth steering situations, and it will loose responsiveness. I believe it was Car and...
Forum: Body
12-08-2019, 02:22 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,753
Posted By TireSmokin'

Re: Does anybody know if this spoiler still exists ?

Everyone is going to bi*ch about the spoiler, but not mention the Daytona hood? SMH...
Forum: Fabrication
12-03-2019, 01:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,344
Posted By TireSmokin'

Re: Switch panel build

Electric steering is pretty common on new vehicles, of all brands. It lacks response in quick steering situations, i.e. autocross.
Forum: Fabrication
11-30-2019, 12:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,530
Posted By TireSmokin'

Re: LS valve covers on SBC?

So are you just looking for something engraved on the covers? There are plenty of sources for that. We've done many.
A 3D font or image can be applied, or have a set cast.
Forum: Body
11-26-2019, 07:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,532
Posted By TireSmokin'

Re: Long term rust repair?

This. That is the only correct way of doing it. Anything else is a hack job. I can't believe people buy these third gens after reading all the hack work being done to them on here.
A good body shop...
Forum: Body
11-24-2019, 10:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 484
Posted By TireSmokin'

Re: Need help with knowing a part name

Here you go...

https://www.hawksmotorsports.com/camaro-firebird-85-92-stainless-steel-t-top-bar/
Forum: Members Firebirds
11-21-2019, 11:14 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,272
Posted By TireSmokin'

Re: Reunited!

Ha Ha! Look outside....
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-14-2019, 02:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,106
Posted By TireSmokin'

Re: Question for people customizing their interiors-

I didn't unearth the post, but it wasn't cool back then, and still isn't today. Although, people are still doing it.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-14-2019, 02:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,654
Posted By TireSmokin'

Re: Who wants this in their garage???

Pretty cool.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-14-2019, 02:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,106
Posted By TireSmokin'

Re: Question for people customizing their interiors-

Just have to love those (any) cars that people take anything off that can be unbolted, popped off, etc., and paint it. Can't get much more import or trailer park than that.
Yes, people still do...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
11-10-2019, 05:25 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 10,175
Posted By TireSmokin'

Re: Now I remember why we sold the IROC

Again.... WRONG. You are comical though.

Just admit that you fit the m*ll*t category. Upgrade your status... buy have your mom buy you a JGC. Hell, a Chevy Spark would be an upgrade for...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
11-10-2019, 03:53 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 10,175
Posted By TireSmokin'

Re: Now I remember why we sold the IROC

Another account? Really? Defense? Where?
You should get out of your mom's basement. Wash your hands first.

Just accept it...
Forum: Members Camaros
11-10-2019, 08:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,208
Posted By TireSmokin'

Re: Finally. 87 IROC mad max.

We have a guy a couple towns over, that built a '91 Z28 for desert racing. He's ran it in the Baja 1000.
I haven't talked to him recently, but he was considering selling the car to build something...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
11-10-2019, 07:57 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 10,175
Posted By TireSmokin'

Re: Now I remember why we sold the IROC

Third gen owners need to quit defending a relic. They were limited in performance and without some big money, they were never fast or that great at handling. If they were so great, why does everyone...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
11-09-2019, 05:36 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 10,175
Posted By TireSmokin'

Re: Now I remember why we sold the IROC

Nope.... Just reiterating what was deleted from another post.
But thanks for asking.:rolleyes:

Since you responded, apparently you accept it?
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
11-09-2019, 04:38 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 10,175
Posted By TireSmokin'

Re: Now I remember why we sold the IROC

Accept it....Ladies
Forum: Interior
11-09-2019, 09:56 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,970
Posted By TireSmokin'

Re: New OER steering wheel

It's a new reproduction wheel.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
11-03-2019, 10:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 858
Posted By TireSmokin'

Seen another exotic

The exotics are showing up lately. Kind of odd for this area.
Yesterday, driving through town, we passed a new or newer Audi R8, in white and grey. Had the paper plate.
Before the the pic questions...
Forum: History / Originality
10-30-2019, 01:31 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 644
Posted By TireSmokin'

Blue '91 Z28

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/488879995006434/
Forum: History / Originality
10-30-2019, 12:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,075
Posted By TireSmokin'

Another GTA

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/763577870734630/
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-20-2019, 03:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,686
Posted By TireSmokin'

Re: My restored IROC with some Vette friends

The cars look good. But please adjust those fog lights on the IROC.
Forum: Body
10-16-2019, 11:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,451
Posted By TireSmokin'

Re: What Is This Firebird Blade Spoiler?

It's a duck tail spoiler, reminiscence of the first gen.
They were in production at one time, but I don't recall the manufacturer.
Forum: History / Originality
10-13-2019, 11:38 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,560
Posted By TireSmokin'

Re: This emblem for real?

:thanks: for the confirmation, and clarification.
Forum: Body
10-12-2019, 08:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,004
Posted By TireSmokin'

Re: 1989 iroc-z with Corvette rear bumper?

It's not off of a Corvette. It's a filler panel. The stock tails are removed and this panel is put in it's place.
Looks ridiculous.
Forum: Body
10-11-2019, 03:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 34,184
Posted By TireSmokin'

Re: What is the best looking spoiler on a third gen?

If you're going to go through the trouble of erasing your license plate, you should consider doing something about the reflection.




...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
10-02-2019, 01:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,357
Posted By TireSmokin'

Re: I was winning..and then came the Hellcat!

There have been drivetrain upgrades, but here is a 1003 wheel HP Hawk for reference, from Hennessey.

https://youtu.be/EoqDBIpHfL8
Forum: Signature Pictures and PhotoShop Requests
10-01-2019, 01:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 21,313
Posted By TireSmokin'

Re: 7th gen Camaro?!?!?!?

Well... when they ride the same body for 9 yrs., with slight mods to the facia and tails, people get tired of the same car.
The platform wasn't widely accepted from the start. People were happy they...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-26-2019, 03:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,357
Posted By TireSmokin'

Re: I was winning..and then came the Hellcat!

We looked at a 2019 Grand Cherokee Trackhawk over the weekend. The guy purchased and installed the Hellephant engine in it.
For those that don't know about this engine... it's a plug-n-play crate...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-24-2019, 06:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,961
Posted By TireSmokin'

Re: Took some pics of the IROC tonight

As nice as it looks now, it looks just like every other IROC. The DX3 makes it stand out to me, and any IROC enthusiast would realize it's a stripe delete car.

We owned a black '87 DX3 car, and...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-22-2019, 02:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,475
Posted By TireSmokin'

Re: Just dusted a McClaren

I don't need to prove I seen it. I don't drive around with a camera at the ready.
If you, or anyone else, doesn't believe, it makes no difference in what I seen.
I just thought it was cool enough,...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-22-2019, 11:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,475
Posted By TireSmokin'

Re: Just dusted a McClaren

You want pictures... Google it. My pics wouldn't be any different than anything found on the web.
I don't need to take a pic just because I seen it. What good is a pic going to do?
I looked at...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-20-2019, 12:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,475
Posted By TireSmokin'

Just dusted a McClaren

Not really, but since you stopped in to read about it....
I did see one, of all places, in a Walmart parking lot.
It was parked next to a '69 Mustang, and I circled it twice, but the owner was no...
Forum: History / Originality
09-14-2019, 07:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,124
Posted By TireSmokin'

Re: Anyone want em?

Ahhh... the late 70's.
Forum: Car Audio
09-13-2019, 04:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,263
Posted By TireSmokin'

Re: Original '87 IROC radio

A guy bought it, for....$200.
He was very happy since it looked brand new. He installed it and is pleased that his car is almost 100% now.
Forum: Car Audio
09-10-2019, 11:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,263
Posted By TireSmokin'

Original '87 IROC radio

We were cleaning off some racks in the basement, and found the original radio and Delco speakers from our '87 IROC, that were replaced with an upgraded, aftermarket system back in 1990. They have...
Forum: Interior
09-09-2019, 01:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,268
Posted By TireSmokin'

Re: Anybody out there made their own console lid?

Actually, machining from a solid piece would be around half the cost of the hawks piece, and be much stronger. Any modifications/improvements are possible, and it could be customized to any degree....
Forum: Interior
09-08-2019, 01:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,268
Posted By TireSmokin'

Re: Anybody out there made their own console lid?

You could 3D print one or cnc one from a more durable material.
Forum: Body
08-11-2019, 12:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 600
Posted By TireSmokin'

Re: Rear View Mirror Placement

With the narrow fender lip, they would need to be mounted to the hood or side of the fender. If they're mounted on the hood, there wouldn't be any bashed elbows.
One could, if their ability allows,...
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