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Forum: Body
Yesterday, 10:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 327
Posted By LarryD

Re: Headlights - stock or upgrade?

For those of us that do drive at night, what are the best and brightest headlight replacements that don't require wiring changes or modifications to the buckets?
Forum: Body
05-04-2024, 12:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 128
Posted By LarryD

Re: Replacing Inner Wheel Well Passenger Side Aligning

As you can see by my posts, I have several activities going on body and frame work. I haven't found any information on the dimensional difference between my car's actual measurements and the upper...
Forum: Body
05-04-2024, 11:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 139
Posted By LarryD

Re: Internal Frame Coating and Cavity Wax??

Well, after a lot of looking via the internet, people refer to the Internal Frame Coating as "drying". After more searching, it appears that Eastwood now has a new coating. The original is...
Forum: Body
05-04-2024, 12:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 163
Posted By LarryD

Re: Crush Bumper Rivets or Bolts?

Update and Follow Up on What I Did: I had the rear impact bumper blasted and powdercoated so just got it back today. For the blasting and powdercoat, I used a drill extension with a drill bit the...
Forum: Body
05-02-2024, 01:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 128
Posted By LarryD

Replacing Inner Wheel Well Passenger Side Aligning

I had to replace toe boards, upper frame rail, radiator core support and the inner wheel liner with strut tower due to rust. I have reinstalled the donor upper frame rail and radiator core support....
Forum: Body
05-02-2024, 09:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 139
Posted By LarryD

Internal Frame Coating and Cavity Wax??

Is Eastwood Internal Frame Coating like a paint in that it hardens after application? If so, is it a good idea to use Cavity Wax on top of it? Thanks.
Forum: Body
05-01-2024, 03:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 122
Posted By LarryD

Re: Adding Seam Sealer Questions

Thanks for the help. I ordered two cartridges of the seam sealer and will try it with my Dewalt electric caulk gun.
Forum: Body
05-01-2024, 12:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 122
Posted By LarryD

Re: Adding Seam Sealer Questions

Thanks. I think I will go with DP90 and then seam sealer on top of that followed by top coat paint. I am using a urethane single stage top coat paint in areas that are not really visible like...
Forum: Body
05-01-2024, 08:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 122
Posted By LarryD

Adding Seam Sealer Questions

I am about to sandblast the tail panel on my 92 so that I can repaint. Before blasting, I have removed the seam sealer since it is cracked and there is a little surface rust under it in places. In...
Forum: Body
04-22-2024, 09:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 163
Posted By LarryD

Crush Bumper Rivets or Bolts?

I need to sandblast and repaint front and rear crush bumper shock absorbers. From the factory they are riveted on so I was thinking I would just drill them out and get new rivets. Even though I...
Forum: Body
04-11-2024, 02:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 107
Posted By LarryD

AC/Heater Box Gasket

I need to replace the gasket on the AC/Heater Box on the engine side of the firewall. So, guessing it needs to be relatively heat resistant. The old gasket appears to be 3/16 inch thick and has...
Forum: Body
04-06-2024, 08:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 229
Posted By LarryD

Re: Bulk Seam Sealer

Thanks for the ideas. I thought about using an extension tube. Maybe I can use that to get a bead in there and then brush over that to smooth it out and get enough into the joints. I noticed that...
Forum: Body
04-04-2024, 02:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 229
Posted By LarryD

Bulk Seam Sealer

For easy to reach open areas I have some 3M for use in a caulking gun however I have some areas that can't be reached with the caulking style gun. For example, in the area inside the cowl (where the...
Forum: Body
03-05-2024, 03:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 364
Posted By LarryD

Re: Welder Recommendation?

I have it plugged into a very short extension cord that uses 12 gauge wire, is only about 8 feet long and is on a dedicated 120v/30amp circuit 12 inches from the circuit breaker panel. I have cleaned...
Forum: Body
03-04-2024, 02:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 364
Posted By LarryD

Re: Welder Recommendation?

Thanks for the comments and info on other welders. I would love to have a new one but budget is just not there. Guess at this point I just need to stumble forward with the welder I have. I will...
Forum: Body
03-03-2024, 12:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 364
Posted By LarryD

Welder Recommendation?

I have been working on my toe board and floor sheet metal replacement. I have an older Craftsman MIG welder that I have been using with 0.023 wire and 75/25 argon/CO2. Polarity is set correctly. ...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-22-2024, 04:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 651
Posted By LarryD

Re: Strut Tower Mount Question

Thanks all for the thoughts. My guess has been that the larger slot is to allow them to be used on various applications. The ones I am replacing have never slipped since I use a larger thick plate...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-21-2024, 09:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 651
Posted By LarryD

Strut Tower Mount Question

Does anyone know why the aftermarket mounts all have one larger slotted mounting bolt hole than the other two? My original ones had all three slotted holes the same size. The one in the picture below...
Forum: Body
02-20-2024, 12:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 313
Posted By LarryD

Re: Lower radiator support bent straight up - best way to bend it back down?

Do you have a picture of how it is bent?
Forum: Body
02-20-2024, 12:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 291
Posted By LarryD

Re: can anyone help with a underbody measurement

My measurements match what is on the factory drawing that you show in your message. However, I notice that at the center measurement you are indicating with your lines a difference set of holes than...
Forum: Body
02-17-2024, 08:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 236
Posted By LarryD

Re: Where to get rocker panels for 86 SC?

Just let them know what you need. I have been able to get rust free or just surface rust donor panels. They will choose based on what you describe.
Forum: Body
02-17-2024, 05:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 236
Posted By LarryD

Re: Where to get rocker panels for 86 SC?

Try "All American Classics" in Vancouver, Washington. They have a large number of thirdgens. That is where I got my firewall and floor pan donor metal and are my go to for thirdgen parts. They are...
Forum: Body
02-17-2024, 02:36 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 168
Posted By LarryD

Hood Release Cable Question

I have pulled my hood release cable out. I need to replace it since the plastic sleeve at the release mechanism under the hood is broken and the cable is frayed. My car is a 92 so it has the yellow...
Forum: Body
02-17-2024, 02:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 291
Posted By LarryD

Re: can anyone help with a underbody measurement

I might be able to help with the measurement in the center and in the back. My front suspension is still in place so I don't think I can measure that one. I don't know if I can measure to the +/- 3...
Forum: Body
02-04-2024, 01:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 360
Posted By LarryD

Floor Pan to Console Patch - Butt Weld or Lap Weld

My welding skills are exactly the best in the world so should I try for a butt weld or would it be easier to just go with a lap weld. Pic below.
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Forum: Body
01-28-2024, 08:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 264
Posted By LarryD

Re: Frame Measurement

Right now I have it blocked in the front under the front frame rails where they connect to the bumper impact bar and I have the rear blocked under the rear frame rails right where they connect to the...
Forum: Body
01-25-2024, 03:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 264
Posted By LarryD

Frame Measurement

92 camaro. I have the factory frame measurements from a baseline. My question is how to set a baseline so that it is level? I am working on a flat concrete floor. I have the car suspended on blocks...
Forum: Body
12-09-2023, 10:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 935
Posted By LarryD

Re: Toe Board Repair?

I got my old sandblaster cabinet running again with a dust collector attached. Also, got a couple of bright LED strip lights for it. I sandblasted the patch panel for the inside front of the rocker...
Forum: Body
12-05-2023, 09:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 935
Posted By LarryD

Re: Toe Board Repair?

Thanks for the info. I was thinking about running the brush in and out of the rocker with some soapy water and the rinse with clean water but that would be too much water inside the shop so maybe...
Forum: Body
12-03-2023, 11:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 935
Posted By LarryD

Re: Toe Board Repair?

Been delayed on getting back to work due to a very severe calf muscle tear. Back working on it with a limp. Anyway, I got a long 3 inch round plastic brush and ran it in and out of the inside of the...
Forum: Body
11-21-2023, 09:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 935
Posted By LarryD

Re: Toe Board Repair?

Nice job on your restoration. My work on the passenger side is now at the point of cleaning, treating and painting metal then welding in all the patch pieces. I have learned a lot about drilling and...
Forum: Body
11-21-2023, 03:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 935
Posted By LarryD

Re: Toe Board Repair?

Yeah, it is a ton of work. I had bent the right front corner and the upper fender rail so had that straightened on a frame machine before working on the rust. I did put the front impact bumper...
Forum: Body
11-17-2023, 11:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 935
Posted By LarryD

Re: Toe Board Repair?

Am I having fun yet? So, I started on the passenger side first. No way to do the repair without stripping the car down. Engine and transmission are out and I pulled out the interior including the...
Forum: Body
11-08-2023, 12:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 270
Posted By LarryD

Re: Door Pillar and Rocker Sealing Material Question

Yeah, I just don't know why that sponge stuff is in there. Anyway, thanks for the link on the sealer. I will get some on order right away as I am just finishing up cutting and prepping patch panels...
Forum: Body
11-08-2023, 12:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 566
Posted By LarryD

Re: Need a consensus on repair vs replace

I am in the process of replacing both driver's side and passenger side toe boards back to the seats. Make sure you check under the firewall pad and check the front of the rockers to the bottom of...
Forum: Body
11-07-2023, 11:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 270
Posted By LarryD

Door Pillar and Rocker Sealing Material Question

I am into a major rust repair doing the lower edge of the firewall both front toe boards back to the seats and rust out in the front of the rocker up about 6 inches on the door pillar. When cutting...
Forum: Body
11-03-2023, 03:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 280
Posted By LarryD

Rust Protection Question - Lap Joint

This is on my 92 Camaro RS 3.1L 5 speed. Three months ago I bent my front right corner so, since I had work to do on that, I decide to bite the bullet and do major, major surgery due to rust out in...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-24-2023, 10:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 549
Posted By LarryD

Fuel (Vapor?) Return Line - Repair or Replace?

This is on my 92 RS 3.1L. While cutting out some of the toe board on the passenger side to replace rust, I knicked the fuel return line from the carbon canister filter (its the steel line with the...
Forum: V6
10-24-2023, 10:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 784
Posted By LarryD

Re: Smog Pump Delete vs Performance

Bump....

Anybody have a correct AC Delco or Gates belt part number for Smog Delete but with A/C? With the correct belt, does anyone have the correct belt routing so that the pumps etc rotate in...
Forum: V6
10-23-2023, 01:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 784
Posted By LarryD

Re: Smog Pump Delete vs Performance

Anybody have a correct AC Delco or Gates belt part number for Smog Delete but with A/C? With the correct belt, does anyone have the correct belt routing so that the pumps etc rotate in the correct...
Forum: V6
10-21-2023, 06:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 784
Posted By LarryD

Re: Smog Pump Delete vs Performance

Thanks. I was mostly concerned that it wouldn't lower the gas mileage or throw a code (particularly code 32) due to reduced back pressure in the exhaust since it won't be pumping air into the cat. ...
Forum: V6
10-19-2023, 01:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 784
Posted By LarryD

Smog Pump Delete vs Performance

92 RS with 3.1L to 3.4L conversion and AC (w/3.4L larger injectors but the original 3.1L memcal or prom chip). Shortly I will be pulling my engine and while it is out, I am thinking about removing...
Forum: V6
10-07-2023, 01:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 292
Posted By LarryD

3.4L Swap Chip Reprogramming Opinions?

I did the 3.1L to 3.4L swap on my 92 Camaro RS and now have about 35,000 miles on the swap and rebuild. When I did the swap, I just used the original 3.1L ECU as is with no change but did get a new...
Forum: Body
09-23-2023, 02:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 731
Posted By LarryD

Re: 92 firebird rear hatch pulldown

I have a 92 Camaro and I found that the 92 pull down is a completely different design than earlier thirdgen's. I managed to get a new plastic gear for mine from Top Down Solutions as they carry a...
Forum: Body
09-23-2023, 02:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 444
Posted By LarryD

Re: Welding on Firebird

You should be fine as long as you don't hit the wires with the welder. Make sure the welder ground is on the door very near the weld area. I would disconnect the wires and move them out of the way....
Forum: Body
09-23-2023, 02:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 579
Posted By LarryD

Re: Bumper Cover Repaint Prep - 92 RS?

Thanks for your thought but it is not helpful. Not all of us can afford a professional paint job. I have all the equipment to paint and have successful projects in the past. I was just looking for...
Forum: Body
09-21-2023, 10:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 579
Posted By LarryD

Re: Bumper Cover Repaint Prep - 92 RS?

Didn't get to paint the bumper cover as planned yet. I also need to do my rear bumper cover but came up with another question while thinking about doing both of these. Is adhesion promoter needed...
Forum: Body
09-21-2023, 09:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 570
Posted By LarryD

Re: Paint Problem - Fish Eyes Galaore?

Well, I sanded it down to reduce the pin holes, re-sprayed with DP90 and then Omni MTK. They are still there but improved quite a bit. Since most of it is not visible I decided not to take it back...
Forum: Brakes
09-12-2023, 07:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 263
Posted By LarryD

Re: 1990-92 Front Parking Brake Cable source?

Try All American Classics Inc. in Vancouver, Washington for used parts. They will pull the parts you need and ship them to you. They have maybe 15 thirdgen's on their lot so I would guess they can...
Forum: Body
09-08-2023, 08:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 643
Posted By LarryD

Re: Front Bumper Impact Bar Mystery

Just plastic so can't be lift points. I thought maybe they were supports for the front ground effects but they sit too far back.
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