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Forum: Fabrication
03-26-2016, 02:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,469
Posted By JimmyDavidson

Re: 68 cowl graft on to flat 91 rs hood

Wow, great job! I was considering the possibility of doing this someday. I currently have a 2" fiberglass hood from VFN, it's nice, I like the weight of it, but fiberglass hoods don't match the...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-09-2012, 12:59 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 82,146
Posted By JimmyDavidson

Re: 22s and up??

There's a few downfalls and not a single gain. Looking "good" is NOT a gain(especially when 95% of the community says otherwise) Which makes me think "why?"
Forum: Body
05-21-2012, 01:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 654
Posted By JimmyDavidson

Re: Looks or Performance

Depends what the goals for your project are. My opinion is that if you're driving your car often, at least make it look presentable, thirdgen's already have a poor reputation. :P If the car isn't...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-19-2012, 12:10 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 11,085
Posted By JimmyDavidson

Re: Power OR appearance?

Honestly both. But power should come first(to a degree). I would hate to scratch brand new paint by removing/installing an engine to work on it. Plus at car shows, it's always disappointing, for me,...
Forum: Interior
01-28-2012, 01:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,627
Posted By JimmyDavidson

Re: Pass power seat?

So it looks like there isn't any power passenger seats? Bummer. What's the possibility of putting the power unit from a driver seat onto the passenger side, and just swapping the tracks? Assuming the...
Forum: Signature Pictures and PhotoShop Requests
01-04-2012, 01:16 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 497
Posted By JimmyDavidson

Digitally Rendered Project Pictures

Edit: Nevermind, was just testing the waters.
Forum: Signature Pictures and PhotoShop Requests
12-31-2011, 12:00 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 21,190
Posted By JimmyDavidson

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

While we're on the subject of next gen Camaros. Found this the other day. While it has the same flaws as the 5th gen(SUV styling/fat with no overhangs and tall sides/doors) it looks kinda cool....
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-10-2011, 11:28 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,848
Posted By JimmyDavidson

Re: Show Car Guys: How much $$$ Do you have in your car?

Me and my dad have been working on this car for a while now. Around 10k in major stuff. Probably closer to 11-12k with all the nickle and diming though.

And it only looks like this so far:...
Forum: Body
11-27-2011, 08:47 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 9,900
Posted By JimmyDavidson

Re: new hugger orange and black stripes paint job 88 firebird

I actually like the orange compared to the blue you had. Also like that you made the stripes a bit thinner.

Like someone else mentioned a 1/4" pinstripe would do wonders for the look of the...
Forum: Signature Pictures and PhotoShop Requests
10-23-2011, 04:29 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 15,716
Posted By JimmyDavidson

Re: The Forza 4 picture thread.

Yeah the 3rdgen Camaro can have l98, ls1 out of an 02 Camaro, or an Ls9 I believe. I'm surprised they don't let GTA's have ls9s too.


Forza 3 felt like an unfinished game to me when compared to...
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
09-03-2011, 10:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 474
Posted By JimmyDavidson

Re: 93-97 Black Leather T/A seats

Still looking for a set. Will consider torn seats, plastic parts must be good though and must be in black/dark graphite because of the plastic pieces.
Forum: Fabrication
09-03-2011, 02:23 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 43,939
Posted By JimmyDavidson

Re: My Fabrication and Build...

I was thinking the same thing as Yahtzee so I went through some pictures. I found it in the pics I took from G13. Amazing work.
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
08-28-2011, 03:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,217
Posted By JimmyDavidson

Re: 82-84 SC Camaro Bumper(non gfx)

Any pictures? Zip code is 37301. How much are you asking?
Forum: Members Camaros
08-26-2011, 06:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,204
Posted By JimmyDavidson

Re: 87 built from wrecked 85

Your 85 was a huge inspiration to me. I'm glad to see no gfx. You keeping it that way?
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
08-20-2011, 12:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,217
Posted By JimmyDavidson

82-84 SC Camaro Bumper(non gfx)

Looking for a good condition 82-84 Sport Coupe bumper cover. It has the larger slits between the headlights, and has the set-in parking lights.

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/4717/0515062018.jpg...
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
08-18-2011, 03:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 474
Posted By JimmyDavidson

93-97 Black Leather T/A seats

Looking for 93-97 leather T/A seats in black(or dark graphite) with the bigger headrest.

Like these:...
Forum: North East Region
08-13-2011, 11:10 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,018
Posted By JimmyDavidson

Re: harrys you pull it in PA

I'm in PA visting family in New Tripoli til tomorrow and we went up to Harry's in Hazleton. Hoping to find a good 82-84 S/c bumper and/or 93-97 T/A leather seats. There were a few cars up there....
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-05-2011, 08:03 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 16,134
Posted By JimmyDavidson

Re: Friendly Competition For Cleanest Engine Bay!!

Agreed. Personally, "clean" is a combination of neat and dirtless. To me the number of accessories doesn't matter as long as the wires, hoses, and fasteners are neat and tidy. Everything being...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
08-05-2011, 03:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,532
Posted By JimmyDavidson

Re: Anyone runnung an aluminum flywheel?

I have a Fidanza 11" alum flywheel on my car. Engine has plenty of lope 252* @.050 on 108lsa. Drives perfectly fine at slow speed, though I'm sure the low rear gears and tranny 1st gear help a lot....
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-05-2011, 02:32 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 16,134
Posted By JimmyDavidson

Re: Friendly Competition For Cleanest Engine Bay!!

Almost none of the wiring done, or heater hoses, but it shouldn't get much more crowded than this. Gonna relocate the coolant bottle ASAP.

http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/1953/dsc00242copy.jpg
Forum: Members Camaros
08-04-2011, 02:54 AM
Replies: 265
Views: 16,972
Posted By JimmyDavidson

Re: 18 years old....and 34 camaros/firebirds and couting!!!!

Do we have a good aftermarket where the parts fit like OEM(fenders, bumpers, seat foam, dashes, etc?) No? Then I approve of parting.

If Marokid didn't buy these cars, where would all the good...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-26-2011, 10:36 PM
Replies: 1,296
Views: 86,014
Posted By JimmyDavidson

Re: What do you not like about your thirdgen?

2 things, somewhat related to each other.

1. That it's not coming together fast enough.

2. Every part I get for it, doesn't fit or is broken and has to be taken back and replaced or fixed. If...
Forum: Cooling
06-15-2011, 11:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,952
Posted By JimmyDavidson

Re: LS1 radiator/fan shroud install

Just did this install. Used Lt1 fans, not sure if there's much difference.

Also used a 26" wide aluminum 3rdgen radiator, I think the 4th gen radiators are shorter(correct me if I'm wrong) so the...
Forum: Exhaust
05-18-2011, 08:18 PM
Replies: 505
Views: 111,434
Posted By JimmyDavidson

Re: Ebay longtubes

Thinking about getting a set of these. I'd be curious to see/hear how your headers fit near the spark plugs on the drivers side. Right now I have angled plug heads with hedman headers and number 3...
Forum: Fabrication
05-03-2011, 04:02 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 37,092
Posted By JimmyDavidson

Re: The baddest thirdgen iv ever seen in my life, amazing fab work!!

The only thing I like about this is the way the exhaust was done. I also like the metal bumper, hate the design of in, but I want a stock looking steel one.

100 hours/10 grand for that hood? For...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-29-2011, 07:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,007
Posted By JimmyDavidson

Re: What is your faviorte model year Thirdgen camaro

Appearance wise, the 82-84 Sport Coupe. I also like the 84 Z28(305HO, 5spd, 3.73) So what am I doing with my own car? 84 z28 with sport coupe bumper and of course no gfx.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-27-2011, 06:06 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 18,760
Posted By JimmyDavidson

Re: Muscle or Sport

Technically neither. But I consider it a mix between the two. To me 3rd gen is the end of the transition period. 67-73 f-bodies were the muscle/pony cars. 74-81 cars started the transition, but...
Forum: South East Region
01-04-2011, 02:34 PM
Replies: 292
Views: 11,942
Posted By JimmyDavidson

Re: F-body Gathering G-15 Atlanta, Ga.

I wanted to add that the awards are only a small part of the weekend. The real treat is seeing the cars, meeting the owners, and getting ideas for your own car. Although it is nice to receive an...
Forum: South East Region
12-30-2010, 06:59 PM
Replies: 292
Views: 11,942
Posted By JimmyDavidson

Re: F-body Gathering G-15 Atlanta, Ga.

I wanna see as many 3rd gens as possible. Next year it'll probably be overrun with 4th and 5th gens, so let's try to get as many 3rd gens as possible. I'd love to see some nice cars and get some new...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-26-2010, 04:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,368
Posted By JimmyDavidson

Re: Camaro/Trans Am/Knight Rider

Can't hate on it(except maybe the dash, not a KITT fan. Sorry KITT owners :P) Other than the hood, looks like decent work. If I had the solar panels I'd probably have to flush mount them, so it looks...
Forum: Members Camaros
12-22-2010, 02:57 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 14,488
Posted By JimmyDavidson

Re: LSX swap #2 - '89 IROC-Z, total restoration and LS1 project

All your builds look awesome. You make everything look like it came that way from the factory.


I assume you don't like either the intake or the coils, or both? If so, there are options. For one...
Forum: Fabrication
12-17-2010, 04:37 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 43,939
Posted By JimmyDavidson

Re: My Fabrication and Build...

Amazing build. Top notch work for sure. I'm pretty biased when it comes to twin turbos vs single turbos. My thoughts are: V motors get twins and I motors get a single. I guess I like symmetry :P haha...
Forum: Members Camaros
12-17-2010, 05:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,561
Posted By JimmyDavidson

Re: My Iroc at the Turkey Rod Run in Daytona Florida

This goes without saying, but beautiful car! That color just pops in the light. I really like the second and third pictures.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
12-07-2010, 07:42 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,052
Posted By JimmyDavidson

Re: Gran Turismo 5

That appears to be just a wishlist of cars that someone hoped for. It was posted in 2007 and says it features 10000 cars. No game will have that many, it's not worth it to the game developers to do...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
12-07-2010, 02:14 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,052
Posted By JimmyDavidson

Re: Gran Turismo 5

Yes I have. Forza 3 has a Firebird(a Trans Am is still a Firebird, I've always assumed Firebird is the name of the entire line and Trans Am is a trim package much like the Z28, correct me if I'm...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-06-2010, 10:53 PM
Replies: 338
Views: 67,757
Posted By JimmyDavidson

Re: Is the 3rd gen really the ugliest F-body? Place your vote

No they made a modern looking retro body. I mean what if they made the 2010 Camaro's exterior EXACTLY like the 69's. Only with the added safety and comfort features.

I agree that the new Camaro...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
12-06-2010, 08:41 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,052
Posted By JimmyDavidson

Re: Gran Turismo 5

1,000 cars and only 3 that I would choose(69 z28, 69 vette, and 70 Chevelle) I don't want to drive a concept I want to drive a car that's actually similar to what I own. No love for the Firebirds...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-30-2010, 03:56 PM
Replies: 338
Views: 67,757
Posted By JimmyDavidson

Re: Is the 3rd gen really the ugliest F-body? Place your vote

We basically had this discussion in another thread, but it's nice having a poll to see the numbers.

Anyway, here's my thoughts(only regarding Camaros, because I haven't done nearly as much the...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
11-23-2010, 02:02 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 197,213
Posted By JimmyDavidson

Re: Pro comp Aluminum heads

The new one must not be as good as the old ones. I got a set in late 2006 and they were perfect. One of the few things that didn't need to be modified to fit. While I don't have much run time on the...
Forum: History / Originality
11-04-2010, 08:09 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,398
Posted By JimmyDavidson

Re: "PONTIAC" is offically dead......

I'm sure Pontiac will be back sometime in the future. Same as Camaros died in 2002, and the z28 as well, the Camaros came back and are getting good rep. The z28 will make another appearance as well....
Forum: Members Camaros
10-29-2010, 08:18 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,012
Posted By JimmyDavidson

Re: 1991 Z28 Winter Project

Nice project! The car looks to be in great shape, won't take too much to get her perfect. Nice choice on seats too, I've been looking for a wrecked Trans Am locally that I could hopefully snag some...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-26-2010, 03:50 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 21,768
Posted By JimmyDavidson

Re: rad rods by troy is building a thirdgen

After looking through all the pictures I can say wow, that's a lot of work. I don't like most of the exterior appearance mods like the trans am style diffuser, the part of the spoiler that wraps...
Forum: Members Camaros
10-25-2010, 04:22 AM
Replies: 672
Views: 182,772
Posted By JimmyDavidson

Re: Movies and Films which 3rd gen camaros take part in!

Yep. I've seen several thirdgens throughout the seasons. Both Camaros and Firebirds... though it seems Ford is major sponsor of the show, most of the main cars are fords(ford van from the used ford...
Forum: Members Camaros
09-24-2010, 04:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 871
Posted By JimmyDavidson

Re: Camaro Laws

Nice thread, reminds of the "What rules do you have for your car" thread.

but yeah I can agree to all except:

I don't discriminate against Camaros so a 67-69 gets 1 thumb like the rest of them....
Forum: Members Camaros
09-16-2010, 11:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,003
Posted By JimmyDavidson

Re: New -2" Cowl Hood!!!

I'm with mw66nova, he paid the most he should have gotten a ticket. Seems like Karma did come... in the form of a dented hood and a broken taillight.

Now, with that said, don't take it the wrong...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-16-2010, 04:51 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,671
Posted By JimmyDavidson

Re: Painted Trans Am Headlight Buckets??

Did this quick photoshop. I kinda like it. Adds a little more something to the Trans Am.

http://img838.imageshack.us/img838/6485/transambuckets.jpg
Forum: Body
09-16-2010, 01:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 20,351
Posted By JimmyDavidson

Re: What spoiler is this?

Never seen it before. Could be custom. If you can make a mold and reproduce it I'm sure you could sell it.

I like it though. It's similar to a 1st spoiler, but it's taller and thinner towards the...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-15-2010, 09:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,025
Posted By JimmyDavidson

Re: Should I do a Trans am clone an my vert?

I say no to clone cars. Not saying you shouldn't make your Firebird look like a Trans Am. What I'm saying is, make your Firebird look how you want, but I wouldn't call it something that it...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-28-2010, 12:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,137
Posted By JimmyDavidson

Re: Camaro with Monte front end... revisited

Hmm, if it can be done nicely, I say someone should try it.

How are the dimensions on a Monte Carlo compared to a Camaro?


That's what ground effected Camaros remind me off(as well as any car...
Forum: Body
08-28-2010, 12:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,008
Posted By JimmyDavidson

Re: idk what people are thinking??

It's gotta be a photoshop.

If not, then... wow... that's a lot of work, and appears to be a good job. If someone is close enough you should go check it out. Take pictures of everywhere: door...
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