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Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-01-2014, 09:31 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 58,459
Posted By red406

Re: Fat Tires...Post Em

Thanks. I had it painted a few years ago. I think they did a great job.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-31-2014, 02:46 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 58,459
Posted By red406

Re: Fat Tires...Post Em

33" tall x 21.5" wide MT Sportsman's on 15"x15" Weld Prostars.

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Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-26-2013, 11:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,894
Posted By red406

Re: mounting MSD box

I mounted mine under the dash on the original computer bracket.

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Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-08-2013, 06:42 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 61,222
Posted By red406

Re: 97 Astro Van Steering Shaft Swap info

I used the 4th gen upper joint too.

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Here is the joint on the Safari shaft.
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Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-27-2013, 11:03 AM
Replies: 202
Views: 69,675
Posted By red406

Re: Prostreet Camaro Project

Thanks! I'm ready for warmer weather. I want to get it out and drive it. Hopefully I can get it to the strip this year.

Been to Norwalk as a spectator a few times. That place is awesome! I saw the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-26-2013, 01:57 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 69,675
Posted By red406

Re: Prostreet Camaro Project

The stock hose had too many bends. I used this tube and cut sections out of original hose to use as elbows. I guess it was just for looks.

The tube is aluminum. I recycled it from an old patio...
Forum: Convertibles
12-14-2012, 08:08 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,457
Posted By red406

Re: Looking at a 1989 Convertible Camaro Z28 w/16,000 miles.

I don't have any pictures. The car is stuffed away in the back of garage. I'm confident that the car has 16k on the odometer. Things like the pads on the pedals have no wear. The white letters on the...
Forum: Convertibles
12-10-2012, 09:48 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,457
Posted By red406

Re: Looking at a 1989 Convertible Camaro Z28 w/16,000 miles.

If he decides to sell it I will buy it. If I can afford it. I don't need another project, but I don't want it to slip by.
Forum: Convertibles
12-01-2012, 03:37 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,457
Posted By red406

Re: Looking at a 1989 Convertible Camaro Z28 w/16,000 miles.

I was thinking it might be worth maybe $2500. It is all original, but it needs paint and motor work. From what I can tell the body is very straight and the wheels are in excellent condition.
Forum: Convertibles
12-01-2012, 10:20 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,457
Posted By red406

Looking at a 1989 Convertible Camaro Z28 w/16,000 miles.

A friend has a convertible Camaro Z28 with TPI and a 5 speed. He bought it off eBay and hasn't done anything with it. He is considering selling it.

Even though the car has low miles it has a...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
08-20-2012, 07:47 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 74,844
Posted By red406

Re: convert to manual brakes

I wanted to give an update to my conversion.

I have had some issues with my manual brake swap. The pedal was soft and took 2-3 pumps to get a solid pedal. I fought with this for a while. I bled...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-08-2012, 05:08 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,893
Posted By red406

Re: show car, moser 9", umi torque arm :( problems

Mine only rubbed when I hit a bump in the road. My car was lowered too.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-08-2012, 04:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,893
Posted By red406

Re: show car, moser 9", umi torque arm :( problems

I had Moser 9" rear end and a non adjustable Edelbrock torque arm on my Camaro. The fit was terrible. The arm rubbed the tunnel and was in a bind all the time. I switched back to the stock torque...
Forum: Fabrication
07-23-2012, 05:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 27,283
Posted By red406

Re: header spark plug clearance RESOLVED!

I use this style wrench for my plugs. I have straight plug heads and Hedman long tube headers. A 12 point is very helpful. This is similar to the one I use.
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Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-25-2012, 05:48 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 69,675
Posted By red406

Re: Prostreet Camaro Project

A few shots of the the interior.

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Here she is at a car show.

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Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-24-2012, 10:13 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 69,675
Posted By red406

Re: Prostreet Camaro Project

Thanks!

I reinstalled the interior. It's not done but good enough for now. I need to take some pictures.

I hauled it back to the chassis shop to get the 4-link setup on Monday. On Tuesday I...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-03-2012, 07:41 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 69,675
Posted By red406

Re: Prostreet Camaro Project

All the weatherstriping is done. The hushmat made a big difference in the doors. I layed some on the roof skin also.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-27-2012, 09:58 AM
Replies: 202
Views: 69,675
Posted By red406

Re: Prostreet Camaro Project

Thanks for the compliments.

I placed and order from Hawks. I bought the door weatherstrip kit and a few other things. I bought some sound deadener from Summit too. I plan to put some inside the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-26-2012, 09:23 AM
Replies: 202
Views: 69,675
Posted By red406

Re: Prostreet Camaro Project

Brought the Camaro home yesterday. Looks great!

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I started cleaning the door panels and trim. I need to replace the door weatherstrip and the front nose emblem.

I asked the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-23-2012, 06:36 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 69,675
Posted By red406

Re: Prostreet Camaro Project

Thanks. Did you want pictures of the interior when it is finished or as it is now?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-22-2012, 07:22 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 69,675
Posted By red406

Re: Prostreet Camaro Project

I hope to bring my car home this weekend. Here is the latest picture.

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I worked on the console last night. Fixed a few cracks and striped holes. Not sure if I want to have a radio or not.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-10-2012, 03:23 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 69,675
Posted By red406

Re: Prostreet Camaro Project

:thanks:
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-07-2012, 06:49 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 69,675
Posted By red406

Re: Prostreet Camaro Project

Car is painted! Should be back in a week or two.

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Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-15-2012, 09:18 AM
Replies: 202
Views: 69,675
Posted By red406

Re: Prostreet Camaro Project

The rear quarters have been welded up and body work roughed in.

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Forum: Fabrication
03-30-2012, 10:15 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,185
Posted By red406

Re: 83 z28 back half project started

Lol!

Your car is comming along great. Keep up the good work.
Forum: Fabrication
03-28-2012, 09:03 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,185
Posted By red406

Re: 83 z28 back half project started

Looks good. Looks like my car.

What fuel cell do you plan on using?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-24-2012, 04:29 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 69,675
Posted By red406

Re: Prostreet Camaro Project

After calling many body shops (20+), I found a shop. Most shops only want to deal with collision work. I found a place that does early Mustang restorations. I almost didn't even bother to call....
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-01-2012, 04:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,973
Posted By red406

Re: Build me a 650 RWHP Rearend

I don't have any pictures of the spot where the bolt head touched the floor. I wondered if I counter sunk the hole in the bracket and changed the hex head bolt to a flat head if it would clear. Never...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-31-2012, 04:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,973
Posted By red406

Re: Build me a 650 RWHP Rearend

Before my car was back-halfed I had a Moser 9" housing. The upper bolt for the torque arm bracket beat a dent in the floor. My car was lowered with Intrax springs. I think for this reason the 12 bolt...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-12-2012, 05:11 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 69,675
Posted By red406

Re: Prostreet Camaro Project

Links are 17 1/4" long. This is the length of the tube with the ends welded in.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-11-2012, 06:50 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 69,675
Posted By red406

Re: Prostreet Camaro Project

I got home late... I managed to measure the frame. The outside to outside is 24" and inside to Inside is 20 1/2". (1 3/4" round tube)

I looked under the rear and I saw "125" marked on the coilover...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-11-2012, 05:57 AM
Replies: 202
Views: 69,675
Posted By red406

Re: Prostreet Camaro Project

The coilovers are strange engineering, single adjustable. Not sure on the rate.

I can measure the frame and links when I get home from work.
Forum: Fabrication
01-10-2012, 05:02 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,185
Posted By red406

Re: 83 z28 back half project started

Wheel openings look good. Looks alot like mine.

What size tire are you going to use?
Forum: Fabrication
01-08-2012, 10:35 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,185
Posted By red406

Re: 83 z28 back half project started

How long did it take to cut all of that out?

What rear end are you using? Ladder bars or 4-link?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-05-2012, 05:54 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 69,675
Posted By red406

Re: Prostreet Camaro Project

Your welcome and good luck with your build! If you need any specific pictures, let me know.

BTW. Welcome to TGO!
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-15-2011, 08:34 AM
Replies: 202
Views: 69,675
Posted By red406

Re: Prostreet Camaro Project

Not much new to report. I reassembled the front clip back on.

I had to install a MSD start/retard box. I had some trouble with kick-back. No problems anymore.

Looking for a body shop now.
Forum: Brakes
05-30-2011, 10:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,605
Posted By red406

Re: Jegs Manual Brake Conversion Kit

I don't see a pushrod in the jegs kit. Otherwise it looks like it will work.
Forum: Engine Swap
03-27-2011, 11:17 AM
Replies: 353
Views: 21,099
Posted By red406

Re: 305 to 400 My swap log

I missed that you were using a 153 tooth flywheel. I found this on summit's website. It is a little pricey though. It might be cheaper to find a different flywheel.
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Forum: Engine Swap
03-26-2011, 12:21 PM
Replies: 353
Views: 21,099
Posted By red406

Re: 305 to 400 My swap log

Instead of taking your block to a machine shop, why don't you find a staggered bolt pattern starter? Do you have alot of compression? Do you need a mini starter?
Forum: Engine Swap
03-19-2011, 04:24 PM
Replies: 353
Views: 21,099
Posted By red406

Re: 305 to 400 My swap log

The starter is on the passenger side. I think the starter alone has 2 or 3 wires needed. I believe that there will be two red wires with fuseable links and 1 heavy purple wire.
Forum: Engine Swap
03-19-2011, 09:50 AM
Replies: 353
Views: 21,099
Posted By red406

Re: 305 to 400 My swap log

It looks like the starter is upside down.
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
03-19-2011, 09:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 377
Posted By red406

Re: WTB "A" pillar plastic trim

I found the pieces I needed.
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
03-11-2011, 11:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 377
Posted By red406

Re: WTB "A" pillar plastic trim

The cost of shipping these from Canada would probably not be worth it. Thanks anyway.
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
03-07-2011, 05:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 377
Posted By red406

Re: WTB "A" pillar plastic trim

I'm still looking for this.
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
03-04-2011, 03:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 377
Posted By red406

Re: WTB "A" pillar plastic trim

You have my attention. Have any pictures? Can you pm me a price shipped to 44445?
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
03-04-2011, 05:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 377
Posted By red406

Re: WTB "A" pillar plastic trim

Next to the windshield.
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
03-03-2011, 04:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 377
Posted By red406

WTB "A" pillar plastic trim

I need drivers side A pillar molding that will fit '84 Z28 hard top. Must be in very good condition.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
01-23-2011, 05:18 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 74,844
Posted By red406

Re: convert to manual brakes

Let us know how it works out for you. Does it come with a new brake pedal?
Forum: Fabrication
01-20-2011, 04:18 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 10,026
Posted By red406

Re: Removing last 8" off front subframes.....thoughts?

Thanks.

They are tied in under the rear crossmember in front of the 4-link brackets. These are the best pics I have of that.

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Forum: Fabrication
01-19-2011, 05:21 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 10,026
Posted By red406

Re: Removing last 8" off front subframes.....thoughts?

My subframe is cut off at the firewall, capped off, and 2X2 box tube ran through the floor.

This is how the chassis shop did my car. I have a ton of clearance for exhaust.

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