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Forum: Convertibles
09-07-2012, 04:28 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,229
Posted By Iroctopless

Re: Sun Visor Convertible Top operation Decal

2nd owner here. Not on my visors, nor does the previous owner remember seeing one there.
Forum: Convertibles
05-10-2012, 09:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,716
Posted By Iroctopless

Re: Just got factory recall notice on my seat belts...

I had my ride done when it was about 11 years old (That was 12 years ago! Where does time fly?!!!!). Here's a copy of my receipt with the recall nyumbers, etc. Maybe this will help you out....
Forum: History / Originality
03-25-2012, 04:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 843
Posted By Iroctopless

Re: 89' iroc how to id?

Regarding the year . . . the VIN's tenth digit will tell you . . .
H=1987
J=1988
K=1989
L=1990
M=1991
Forum: History / Originality
01-18-2012, 02:16 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 62,661
Posted By Iroctopless

Re: pictures of stock engine bay

Here's my stock '89's LB9. Taken in 2000 . . .
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/2103/561/5255280006_large.jpg
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/2103/561/5255280007_large.jpg...
Forum: Convertibles
01-17-2012, 01:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,067
Posted By Iroctopless

Re: 89 z28 vert worth it?

PS; I just read your later post and it looks like you bought the car. She definitly has the TPI (pretty obvious :lol:). Looks like a great project car. Good luck with her. :thumbsup:
Forum: Convertibles
01-17-2012, 01:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,067
Posted By Iroctopless

Re: 89 z28 vert worth it?

Can you get the VIN? Or better yet the SPID (the decal that should be in the console for an '89, that lists all the RPOs, make sure the VIN on the decal matches the VIN on the car), I'd be interested...
Forum: History / Originality
01-12-2012, 01:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,482
Posted By Iroctopless

Re: HELP needed....need vin decoded

Some interesting history . . .
http://www.playerschallengeseries.ca/

http://www.playerschallengeseries.ca/Production_nos.htm
Forum: History / Originality
01-12-2012, 01:24 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 10,558
Posted By Iroctopless

Re: You cant tell me the price of 3rd gens isnt increasing!

They are two completely different engines. The valve covers are different, the AC compressor is totally different, throttle cable(s) & linkage, ac lines are different ones and positioned slightly...
Forum: Convertibles
01-09-2012, 03:08 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 506
Posted By Iroctopless

Re: 1990 iroc top

Go with the stayfast cloth. Matches original type of material and appearance.
I have never in my life seen an ASC top that was originally vinyl.
My opinion, cloth looks way better. Going with a...
Forum: Convertibles
01-09-2012, 03:05 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,701
Posted By Iroctopless

Re: Just bought 91 Z28 vert 5spd black/black top

At one time my ride pulled hard to one side under braking. Tried bleeding the brake fluid at each tire. Discovered a plugged brake hose on the front right (no fluid came out). The front left was...
Forum: Convertibles
11-03-2011, 04:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 942
Posted By Iroctopless

Re: little assistance reassembling my tonneau release

How's this . . .
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/2103/561/5255280311_large.jpg
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/2103/561/5255280312_large.jpg...
Forum: Convertibles
10-26-2011, 10:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 777
Posted By Iroctopless

Re: Trans am verts without Air conditioning

Yes. You are all alone! :)



. . . at the moment.
Forum: History / Originality
10-08-2011, 12:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 576
Posted By Iroctopless

Re: Wheel Question

I wouldn't waste my breath on a argument when the answer to it is subjective. In a sense you're both right. :)
Forum: History / Originality
10-08-2011, 12:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 677
Posted By Iroctopless

Re: What is this paper?

Yeah. I had one of those under both front seats. Haven't found the build sheet yet, but that's a role of the dice. Not all cars will have one after it left the factory. Many ended in the factory...
Forum: Convertibles
10-08-2011, 11:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,348
Posted By Iroctopless

Re: Chopped/Shortened Vert

That was exactly my first thought. Short and fat.
Forum: History / Originality
09-24-2011, 11:01 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,856
Posted By Iroctopless

Re: How much would you pay for this bad boy?

The headunit isn't original either, but an owner did go with a GM/Chevy unit for a cd player.
Forum: History / Originality
09-24-2011, 10:45 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,479
Posted By Iroctopless

Re: The day the first IROC-Z's hit the dealership.

:yup: On every word. The above has totally been my experience.

PS; Even with the old square headlights, many people are surprised it's not new! :lmao:
Forum: History / Originality
09-24-2011, 09:55 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 967
Posted By Iroctopless

Re: HELP THE NEW GUY!!!!!

To help you get a good response for this question, try reposting it in a forum like https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tech-general-engine/. It's getting off topic as well as has little to do with...
Forum: Convertibles
09-15-2011, 05:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,598
Posted By Iroctopless

Re: '89 IROC Convertible - Should I buy it?

Not sure what it's like elsewhere, but here in Alberta Canada salvaged cars that are going to be deemed road worthy need to pass a strict inspection process. Ironically, these cars are often then in...
Forum: Convertibles
09-15-2011, 05:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,937
Posted By Iroctopless

Re: Tonneau cover won't latch

If I understand you correctly, it sounds like the tonneau latch on the driver's side is stuck in the closed position even though the cover's pin isn't in it. The cover's pin is hitting the closed...
Forum: Convertibles
09-04-2011, 11:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,021
Posted By Iroctopless

Re: Convertible conversion kits?

ASC "kits" for 3gen's, if there were any to be had, are now long since a thing of the past. As mentioned above, a salvage car with some decent intact parts might be your best bet to start off with....
Forum: Convertibles
09-02-2011, 10:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,400
Posted By Iroctopless

Re: Thirdgen converts way overpriced?

One ongoing trend with all the posted verts here is that they are all automatics. The sticks are a little harder to find and both cars being equal, will fetch even a few $$$ more.
Forum: Convertibles
08-03-2011, 06:10 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 807
Posted By Iroctopless

Re: 88 I Roc convertible

Welcome. Try our "search" feature. Tons of info on it here already. This post (currently only a couple posts down from this one) has most of what you should need . . ....
Forum: Convertibles
07-31-2011, 10:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,842
Posted By Iroctopless

Re: New pics of the vert

Very sweet! :thumbsup:
Forum: Convertibles
07-27-2011, 11:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 853
Posted By Iroctopless

Re: Convertible Top "frame" not original HELP!!

Cloth is by far the top pick. Vinyl tops, to me, are kind'a tacky. Kind'a reminds me of those old '70's and '80's landau tops. Not a big fan. Cloth is still a modern material used on even today's...
Forum: Convertibles
07-16-2011, 09:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 665
Posted By Iroctopless

Re: 87 IROC-Z Convertible

Welcome! :)

Regarding value, our guesses wouldn't be of much use. Far to many variables. For some answers, have you checked out . . ....
Forum: Convertibles
07-12-2011, 02:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,272
Posted By Iroctopless

Re: 92 Camaro Convertible value

Regarding the 350/5spd thing, there is evidence in the pics of drivetrain changes, so it could be possible. Larrydavid hasn't professed it being a stock ride. We'll have to wait and see how he...
Forum: Convertibles
07-12-2011, 11:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,148
Posted By Iroctopless

Re: Have 89 vert. will seat belts from Coup work?

Starting in '89, the Camaro convertible rear seats had retractors. They are mounted to the underside of the tonneau cover. This could be quite different than a hardtop and may not be compatible.
...
Forum: Convertibles
07-12-2011, 11:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,272
Posted By Iroctopless

Re: 92 Camaro Convertible value

True. The pics do show changes regarding engine. Larrydavid could shed more light on that.

As for value, have you checked this out? . . ....
Forum: Convertibles
07-05-2011, 12:39 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 27,442
Posted By Iroctopless

Re: Convertible light bar

Since this thread won't die, I figured after 5 years I'd finally throw some pics up :lol: . . .
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/2103/569/5255284032_large.jpg...
Forum: Convertibles
07-05-2011, 12:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,038
Posted By Iroctopless

Silver Convertible

Found one of the few silver camaro convertibles I've ever seen. I wish there was a way to know the productions numbers.
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=301573947
...
Forum: Convertibles
07-05-2011, 12:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 889
Posted By Iroctopless

Re: 2011 Camaro SS Convertible Driving Impressions

Intersting post, but it will get deleted as soon as a mod reads it.
Not 3rd gen related.
Forum: History / Originality
07-04-2011, 10:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,879
Posted By Iroctopless

Re: Help, I think I was lied to! May have bought wannabe IROC...

While I appreciate all our members trying to help, I was really pulling my hair out (and I don't have that much!!!) reading the misinformation. I was worried 87IROC198Z might get the wrong...
Forum: History / Originality
07-03-2011, 11:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,314
Posted By Iroctopless

Re: Is this special?

I'm with 1982MSETA.

Also his quote . . .

I highly doubt that. Probably needs a new top and I'd bet the interior has at least some fading if not worse. And I'd be shocked if there wasn't any...
Forum: History / Originality
07-02-2011, 10:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,172
Posted By Iroctopless

Re: Lots of Questions: 1984 Camaro Z28...

Great places for quality stripe and decal packages . . .
http://www.phoenixgraphix.com/gm/8284z.htm
Forum: History / Originality
06-26-2011, 12:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,234
Posted By Iroctopless

Re: camaro cassette tapes

Go Lil' Camaro by the Ramones http://forum.muaway.net/public/style_emoticons/default/animado231_.gif

Actually it tells you what's new with the Camaro and explains how stuff works (clock, radio,...
Forum: Convertibles
06-25-2011, 02:06 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 44,996
Posted By Iroctopless

Re: 1989 Convertible Top

You can still release the tonneau cover using the back-up cable releases. There should be one for both sides. These are meant to be a temporary solution until you get the switch operated method...
Forum: Convertibles
06-25-2011, 01:51 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 44,996
Posted By Iroctopless

Re: 1989 Convertible Top

1 - Lower windows. Release the 2 front roof latches. Release the 1 rear latch with the handle on the side of the tonneua cover....
Forum: Convertibles
06-25-2011, 01:33 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 44,996
Posted By Iroctopless

Re: 1989 Convertible Top

A "search" will find you tons on the subject. Check out my post (post #32) in this topic link . . .
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/convertibles/425901-wanted-camaro-vert-supplement.html
. . . and...
Forum: History / Originality
06-18-2011, 12:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 994
Posted By Iroctopless

Re: Question about my 88 Camaro

Welcome! :)

Vin won't tell you anything regarding that. It's not factory and won't have any major influence on value. It's likely done by the dealer or some other indendant source.



In...
Forum: History / Originality
06-18-2011, 11:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,647
Posted By Iroctopless

Re: 1991 IROC-Z it this rare?

No 1991 Camaro IrocZ's produced. That's means we need to do some digging to see what your '91(?) really is.
Lets start with the VIN. The Vin's date is what's important here, not the manufactured...
Forum: History / Originality
06-18-2011, 10:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,240
Posted By Iroctopless

Re: 84 Camaro with a 350 Pace Car Motor

Anyone call him out?
Forum: History / Originality
06-18-2011, 10:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,698
Posted By Iroctopless

Re: Wow, ultra rare 1988 GTA for sale!

Your ride reminded me of the Delorean . . .
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/2103/569/5255284023_medium.jpghttp://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/2103/569/5255284022_medium.jpg
Forum: Convertibles
06-18-2011, 09:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,195
Posted By Iroctopless

Re: glass window

PS; Although the wires can be applied to the inside of the glass anytime, if you're putting on a new roof, it's a little easier before installing the roof.
Forum: Convertibles
06-18-2011, 09:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,195
Posted By Iroctopless

Re: glass window

Lots of places (like this . . . http://www.frostfighter.com/prt2600.htm) sell kits for any size window. A friend of mine here in the great white north put one in. The biggest challenge was running...
Forum: History / Originality
06-07-2011, 09:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 846
Posted By Iroctopless

Re: Does anyone know How???

Looks in great condition. :thumbsup:
Forum: Convertibles
06-07-2011, 09:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,220
Posted By Iroctopless

Re: '92 convertible, no tonneu release in center console?

You can just make it out in this pic . . .
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/2103/569/5255284021_large.jpg
Forum: History / Originality
06-04-2011, 09:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,118
Posted By Iroctopless

Re: VIN confusion

The sequential production numbers rarely start at 000001 for each year or in most cases at all. The numbers can start at whatever the manufacturer decides. For some makes (not neccessarily Camaros)...
Forum: Convertibles
05-26-2011, 05:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,176
Posted By Iroctopless

Re: is it worth saving ?

Let's do the math . . .
Restore that one (body work, straightening, paint, parts, all the rust, possibly drivetrain from sitting and prior use, interior, new top, parts hunting, time & labour, etc,...
Forum: Convertibles
05-26-2011, 03:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,637
Posted By Iroctopless

Re: Top won't lock down in back

Yup. Yours wouldn't be "factory" since Chevrolet didn't actually build them on their own assembly line. But it is an "official" convertible as ASC was the one company that did the conversion under...
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