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Forum: Electronics
08-09-2008, 04:21 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 940
Posted By 88KARRV6

How to make fuel gauge read empty when car is off?

With fuel costs being as high as they are, having a gauge showing full is a bad idea when you are parked, makes you a target of fuel theft.
At my apartment I was almost victimized, and only my...
Forum: Interior
07-21-2008, 03:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 605
Posted By 88KARRV6

Re: Door Rebuild

might want to look at this thread: https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/body/367927-complete-door-rehab-resto.html?highlight=complete+door

lots of great ideas.

now would be a good time to upgrade to...
Forum: Interior
07-21-2008, 02:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 437
Posted By 88KARRV6

Re: Power door lock button

the buttons have little snaps that lock around the harness plug you just have to gently pry them out (it's like 2 one top one bottom IIRC) and pull; with the clips released they are simply press fit...
Forum: Southern California Area
07-13-2008, 01:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 484
Posted By 88KARRV6

Re: WTT: my T-5 for an Automatic

On hold for RU-QWIK, Trade is pending.
Forum: Southern California Area
07-09-2008, 05:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 484
Posted By 88KARRV6

Re: WTT: my T-5 for an Automatic

61 views and no interest?

OK, even though I'd much rather trade this, I am willing to sell the Transmission, Price is $500.

remember, it's for Pick-up only or you arrange shipping, I do not...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
07-08-2008, 11:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,292
Posted By 88KARRV6

Re: 1A auto?

I bought some carpet for my T/A Clone from them on ebay, was more than happy with the price and the quality of the service and the item I bought.
when I go to do My Iroc's carpet early next year I'm...
Forum: Interior
07-07-2008, 06:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,203
Posted By 88KARRV6

Re: Seatbelt warning light 4th gen seatbelts? What did you do?

I think I may have figured it out, going to try it on my car to be sure but It looks like you have to run the black wire in the Retractor (thirdgen belt) to one of the wires of the Receiver (4thgen...
Forum: Interior
07-07-2008, 02:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,203
Posted By 88KARRV6

Re: Seatbelt warning light 4th gen seatbelts? What did you do?

I'm going to do the 4th gen seatbelt swap in my Iroc in a few days, so I'm going to see if it can be hooked up, I'll post If I find a solution.
Forum: Body
07-06-2008, 11:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,310
Posted By 88KARRV6

Re: Need a new HOOD- help decide which one!

I second the SS Hood opinion, or how about an Iroc Hood?
Forum: Cooling
07-06-2008, 06:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,190
Posted By 88KARRV6

Re: how can i delete a/c without loosing blower?

The item you mention with the 3 coils is a resistor, this controls the speed for your blower fan, so You cannot remove that.

The relay box is used to offer the high speed fan, which is also good...
Forum: Interior
07-06-2008, 06:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 16,403
Posted By 88KARRV6

Re: (Removing) Hatch glass defrost lines ?

Yeah, after yo get all the bolts and nuts off the glass it's just held on with black silicone rubber. In addition to the bolts under the plastic panel on the decklid, there are four small bolts...
Forum: Interior
07-06-2008, 05:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,362
Posted By 88KARRV6

Re: Anyone converted auto pulldown to regular latch?

Lon's company Top Down Solutions is a sponsor of Thirdgen.org, and he offers everything to repair your pulldown motor and when using the parts from his kit the new repaired motor is even better than...
Forum: Interior
07-05-2008, 07:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 16,403
Posted By 88KARRV6

Re: (Removing) Hatch glass defrost lines ?

I once attempted to remove the defroster lines from my bird's hatch, I could never remove the red/orange part so I had to break down and buy a non defrost hatch, was pretty cheap at 45$

AFAIK the...
Forum: Southern California Area
07-05-2008, 03:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 438
Posted By 88KARRV6

Re: Finally fixed it...

That looks sweet! looks a little like my Iroc! not bad for a few days work. got alot done in a short time
:goodjob:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-05-2008, 02:59 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,392
Posted By 88KARRV6

Re: 1986 Z28 Yellow Camaro - Please Read!

Yeah, that's a good way to act, start insulting people when they are tying to assist you with your car.

This is poor behavior, I'm sure many members myself included have had similar issues with...
Forum: Southern California Area
07-02-2008, 04:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 484
Posted By 88KARRV6

WTT: my T-5 for an Automatic

OK here's the deal, I got a 305 V8 and transmission out of a wrecked 1987 Camaro for my Firebird's engine swap, the trouble is I want an V8 automatic, while the transmission the motor came with is a...
Forum: Interior
07-02-2008, 03:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,362
Posted By 88KARRV6

Re: Anyone converted auto pulldown to regular latch?

On MY T/A clone I did it just like Ward said, I got into the car with the trim off and had a buddy hold the latch down and I marked where to drill through the pulldown brackets to make the latch...
Forum: Classified Ads Feedback Board
12-17-2007, 01:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,121
Posted By 88KARRV6

Re: Beware of eBay/Paypal scams...please read

The charge back fraud and lack of seller protection is the very reason I no longer accept paypal as a form of payment for any transaction.
They are not FDIC insured and you are at the mercy of their...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-16-2007, 01:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 754
Posted By 88KARRV6

Re: New Knight Rider

only reason that dukes of hazard was worth watching AT ALL was the classic charger, (well that and J. Simpson :D) and that movie was still junk.
Call me a geek, but I love the original show, and I...
Forum: Members Camaros
12-13-2007, 03:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 846
Posted By 88KARRV6

Re: My New 86 Iroc-Z

mileage is pretty low for a 305, just over 57k, havn't taken off the bra yet, just came that way.
it's pretty much all original, for only $4k and with no rattles no t-top leaks!

I'm probably...
Forum: Members Camaros
12-13-2007, 01:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 846
Posted By 88KARRV6

My New 86 Iroc-Z

While my Firebird project is still being built, I needed a new car to drive around town, not just any old car would do, it had to be a thirdgen so I searched around and I was very fortunate to find...
Forum: Southern California Area
12-13-2007, 12:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 833
Posted By 88KARRV6

Re: The New KITT

whatever....:rolleyes: this is why I hate remakes of old movies & shows.

sorry... what a load of :bs:
Forum: Interior
11-17-2007, 11:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 622
Posted By 88KARRV6

Re: carpet suppliers

I bought carpet from them a couple of years ago, so far no complaints looks good and it fit well, I only had to do minor trimming.
Forum: Carburetors
10-29-2007, 09:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 552
Posted By 88KARRV6

Air Cleaner Question

I'm building the new motor for my Firebird it's a non CC Q-jet
equipped 305 V8, I have almost all the parts for the build, but I still need to find an air cleaner for it. I want to use a stock setup...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-29-2007, 04:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 789
Posted By 88KARRV6

Re: LG4 383 Stroker

I forget who makes it, but there is a kit out there to turn a 305 into a 335 stroker.
Forum: History / Originality
10-22-2007, 01:20 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 924
Posted By 88KARRV6

Re: Tan cloth interior over $1,000

:hmmm: I paid less than the current bid (of $1225.) for my WHOLE CAR! I don't see what's so special about those seats.
Forum: Body
10-19-2007, 06:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 608
Posted By 88KARRV6

Re: Trans Am door gfx removel

there are also two black nuts on the inside door jamb flange, (but they are not inside the door where the other nuts were) you should be able to open your door and see them.

and IIRC camaro ground...
Forum: Interior
10-19-2007, 02:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 907
Posted By 88KARRV6

Re: Stock upholstery?

Looks like the uncommon Lear-Siegler interior package. it was available on early Camaros I occasionally see the Red/Orange in junkyards but have only seen the gray online.

The reason there is no...
Forum: Body
10-19-2007, 01:45 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,911
Posted By 88KARRV6

Re: Anybody use these tail lights?

interesting, but I don't see any provisions for backup lights.
That problem and the previously pointed out missing markers render them illegal on a street use vehicle. So you'd have to rig up...
Forum: Interior
09-27-2007, 07:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,083
Posted By 88KARRV6

Re: 3rd or 4th?

I would have chosen the 4th gen seats if I hadn't found my 82 viscount seats (sometimes called PMDs) these are the most comfortable of the 3rd gen seats made IMO. however, when the TA's complete I'm...
Forum: Problems / Help / Suggestions / Comments
09-25-2007, 12:12 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,075
Posted By 88KARRV6

Re: Search Not working correctly?

Yes I can't find anything using the search function at all as of 09/25/07 Returns with "no match found" on any item looked up.
I've just been using the google search bar until it's fixed.
Forum: Body
09-20-2007, 01:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 665
Posted By 88KARRV6

Re: Opinion on doors

Personally, I never liked them at all.
IMO they look awkward and with the weight of the doors, I can't imagine them lasting all that long. If you take into consideration that these door conversions...
Forum: Interior
09-19-2007, 01:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 694
Posted By 88KARRV6

Re: Which seat option is this?

Sounds like the Lear-Siegler custom interior option.
Forum: Body
09-16-2007, 08:14 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 5,347
Posted By 88KARRV6

Re: pics of my body work on the 84 bird:)

It looks like a Firebird S/E, which is kind of a rare car to find nowadays.
It's always nice to see another Thirdgen get a new lease on life :goodjob:
Forum: Body
06-03-2007, 01:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 476
Posted By 88KARRV6

Re: gfx badges

Yes you can swap the badges out, people do this all the time.
Forum: Electronics
06-03-2007, 01:30 PM
Replies: 3
ECM
Views: 440
Posted By 88KARRV6

Re: ECM

As long as it has the same engine and transmission, and is from the same year car, (like 88 camaro to 88 firebird) It should work fine.

Depending on the engine you *might* be able to use a...
Forum: Body
06-02-2007, 08:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 735
Posted By 88KARRV6

Re: check out this conversion!

eww.... gross.

that's nasty. :eek:
Forum: Interior
05-30-2007, 10:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 478
Posted By 88KARRV6

Re: 4th gen into my 88

yes, they will bolt right in just like the front seats. They are a little narrow when compared to the 3rd gen seats, but not by much.
Forum: Electronics
05-30-2007, 08:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,276
Posted By 88KARRV6

Re: 92 camaro rs lost key resistor

Yes the vats system wiring is the same, so the instructions will apply to your V6 car without issue.

:welcome:
Forum: Interior
05-30-2007, 06:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 594
Posted By 88KARRV6

Re: How can I....

On a hot sunny day I just used a razor blade and it popped right off, no chemicals needed. I guess the heat softened the glue enough for it to be removed.

But I can't stress enough -go slow & be...
Forum: Interior
05-30-2007, 01:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,676
Posted By 88KARRV6

Re: broken seat bolt.

sounds like you might need to try an Easy-out bit.....

Edit: never mind I didn't read it right, I thought you were talking about seat -belt- bolts not the ones on the floor :doh:


...
Forum: Body
05-29-2007, 09:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 865
Posted By 88KARRV6

Re: Rear hatch seal

if you mean the mastic strip that seals the metal deck to the glass itself, I don't think there is a specific piece for that (or part #) IIRC it was just a corded strip sealant.

You can use clear...
Forum: Interior
05-28-2007, 04:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 428
Posted By 88KARRV6

Re: dash pad question

No, it won't fit.
Forum: Body
05-20-2007, 11:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 637
Posted By 88KARRV6

Re: adjusting back hatch??

That's common, but there is a tech article here on how to fix that.
It walks you through removing and alligning the decklid to get proper fitment.
I've done it, just be careful and have some...
Forum: Interior
05-16-2007, 03:08 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,041
Posted By 88KARRV6

Re: David T's amazing $3,500.00 seats

Avoid That place at all costs. DavidT's charges way more than is reasonable or fair, and has been doing so for a long time. :bs:

most junkyards charge only about $20-30 dollars a seat, so $3500....
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-15-2007, 11:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 566
Posted By 88KARRV6

Re: Formula decals

I don't own one, but I saw a white Formula (91 or 92) up close this afternoon, It had silver formula decals.

Of course there's no way to know if the decals were original for sure, but they looked...
Forum: Interior
05-14-2007, 09:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 609
Posted By 88KARRV6

Re: Looking for Interior Parts Sites!!!

look at some of these places for some nice interior stuff....

http://www.stockinteriors.com/

http://www.1aauto.com/

http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/

I have personally bought my interior...
Forum: Engine Swap
05-14-2007, 04:03 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 666
Posted By 88KARRV6

Starter Question V6-V8

I have a (probably dumb) question.
What is the difference between a starter for a V6 with Auto and a V8 with Auto?

I have searched, but no answers.

Reason I ask is before I parked my car for...
Forum: Body
05-13-2007, 09:13 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,573
Posted By 88KARRV6

Re: Custom airbrush paint !

Great show car! I like the custom paint, It's always going to be unique since it's hand air-brushed.
and the Interior looks like a 100% pure race-car. nicely done! :thumbsup:

I've never liked...
Forum: Body
05-13-2007, 08:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,182
Posted By 88KARRV6

Re: glueing it on

seriously a bad idea, just get it welded this isn't one of those repairs to do half-youknowwhat. :nod:

That quarter panel is a structural part of this unibody car! hit one speed bump or a dip and...
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