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Forum: Camaros for Sale
05-12-2010, 07:41 PM
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Views: 1,405
Posted By OkanaganIroc

1987 Iroc-z G92 package

Selling my 87 Iroc-Z G92 package. I've owned it for 16 years
1987 Iroc-z Camaro
Clean rust-free car with only 180,000 KM (Never winter driven)
White with Black RS stripes, Grey Cloth interior...
Forum: Camaros Wanted
05-12-2010, 07:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 691
Posted By OkanaganIroc

Re: Anyone selling their Camaro in Canada?

I'm selling my 87' Iroc
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/pacific-northwest-region/572255-1987-iroc0z-g92-sale.html
Forum: Camaros for Sale
05-12-2010, 07:30 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 764
Posted By OkanaganIroc

1987 Iroc0z G92 for sale in Kelowna

It's come time for me to part ways with my iroc-z. I've owned it for 16 years

1987 Iroc-z Camaro
Clean rust-free car with only 180,000 KM (Never winter driven)
White with Black RS stripes,...
Forum: Canadian Region
01-27-2008, 03:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 602
Posted By OkanaganIroc

Re: Camaro shell in Kelowna

The Address is:

2606 Springfield Rd.
Kelowna, BC

It's a rental Duplex. You'll have to do the leg work to track down the owner.
Forum: Canadian Region
01-26-2008, 12:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 602
Posted By OkanaganIroc

Re: Camaro shell in Kelowna

It is still there but I'm not going to become a middleman on this one. All I can do is give you the address of where it is and you have to take it from there.
Forum: Canadian Region
09-19-2007, 10:51 PM
Replies: 576
Important/Useful : Anyone from the Interior of BC?
Views: 35,774
Posted By OkanaganIroc

Re: Anyone from the Interior of BC?

I won't be going anywhere without a slope to park on for a week or so. I think I broke a couple teeth off my flywheel gear so the starter won't engage. I alreadt pulled the starter and replaced the...
Forum: Canadian Region
09-17-2007, 10:08 PM
Replies: 576
Important/Useful : Anyone from the Interior of BC?
Views: 35,774
Posted By OkanaganIroc

Re: Anyone from the Interior of BC?

The Firdbird drag car, it wasn't a bright red was it? If so the company I used to work for powdercoated the tube frame and interior. The owner later sent use a pic of the car at the track.
...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-16-2007, 03:11 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 12,391
Posted By OkanaganIroc

Re: racing stripe pictures

I added the stripes coming out of my hood louvers, going over the entire car and ended halfway down the spoiler back. They are rounded at the back, like a 69' RS stripe. The black stripes are...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-16-2007, 02:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 770
Posted By OkanaganIroc

slightly different take on washer/coolant bottles

Instead of relocating or changing my washer and coolant bottles I decided to work with what I already had:

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc278/OkanaganIroc/F1000021.jpg?t=1189926478


I...
Forum: Canadian Region
09-13-2007, 11:19 PM
Replies: 576
Important/Useful : Anyone from the Interior of BC?
Views: 35,774
Posted By OkanaganIroc

Re: Anyone from the Interior of BC?

Dang torque wrists, I've had mine go out from time to time and it's pretty expensive getting them re-calibrated!

Thunder mountain ran it's last race of the season this past weekend. I ran up...
Forum: Canadian Region
09-10-2007, 07:37 PM
Replies: 576
Important/Useful : Anyone from the Interior of BC?
Views: 35,774
Posted By OkanaganIroc

Re: Anyone from the Interior of BC?

Glad you guys had a good time. I went to the show in Kelowna and met fellow third gener WhiskeyChick and her 87 GTA (it looks even better in person.
Anyway, other than that the show was sort of...
Forum: Body
09-07-2007, 05:19 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 9,017
Posted By OkanaganIroc

Re: WHAT A CRASH

Now that looks really good!
Forum: Engine Swap
09-05-2007, 05:23 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 13,916
Posted By OkanaganIroc

Re: 4.3 swap yes I searched!

I realize you probably have your heart set on a 4.3 V-6 but have you considered a buick 3.8? These were the same engines that came in buick grand nationals and t-types (turboed opf course.) the...
Forum: Fabrication
09-04-2007, 06:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,998
Posted By OkanaganIroc

Re: Hanger For Painting Misc Parts

I used to work in aviation and we'd have all sorts of racks for painting parts. But now I have a trusty hook and a bent coat hanger in my garage that i use as well as a 2X4 with a series of rods...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-01-2007, 11:09 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 29,545
Posted By OkanaganIroc

Re: 3rd Gen Models

This thread has inspired me to dig the old Revel/monogram ultra-z Model out and build it. I've almost goth the body ready for primer and today I puth the engine block together. drilling the holes for...
Forum: History / Originality
09-01-2007, 10:55 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,525
Posted By OkanaganIroc

Re: Have you seen this on eBay?

Having that low of miles on it can actually be alot worse for a car of ththat age. As it was pointed out the seals and gaskets can dry out. But also the oil will eventually run off the cylinder walls...
Forum: Electronics
09-01-2007, 10:43 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 264
Posted By OkanaganIroc

Interior/ exterior lights out intermitently

I'm at the end of my rope here. For the past year I've had an intermitent problem with my lights and stereo. I or my wife will fire the car up, drive a short distance, and park the car for a few...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-01-2007, 07:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,968
Posted By OkanaganIroc

Re: Centerbolt Valve Covers (Descriptions and Pictures Wanted)

I agree. I used to work in a powdercoating plant and it's a quick and easy way to make an old set look new. The color choices are very nice and diverse as well. While I was there I powder coated in...
Forum: Canadian Region
08-30-2007, 09:50 PM
Replies: 576
Important/Useful : Anyone from the Interior of BC?
Views: 35,774
Posted By OkanaganIroc

Re: Anyone from the Interior of BC?

Speaking of getting together. For anyone intrested the Kelowna Show and shine is on Sunday Sept 9. Here's a link:http://http://www.kelownacarshow.com/

I'll be there with my car.Hopefuly my wife...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-26-2007, 09:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,362
Posted By OkanaganIroc

Re: Headlight Covers That WON"T come off

I can't seem to find a GTS website. I hjave found link to one but they send me to a computer resource page.
The strips that you are talking about, are they angled 90 degrees to catch both the...
Forum: Members Camaros
08-26-2007, 02:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 913
Posted By OkanaganIroc

Re: My 87' Iroc

I can understand that. The stripes don't do it for everybody but I liked them.

The black stripes come over the car and end just over the rear spoiler lip (rounded) What you can't see are the...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-26-2007, 10:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,889
Posted By OkanaganIroc

Re: What do u think of my rims i painted

Looks good. should last a fair while since it is wheel paint. I've worked in a powdercoating plant and have seen guys come in with wheels that they rattle-canned with cheap-o paint from Wal-mart....
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-26-2007, 10:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,362
Posted By OkanaganIroc

Re: Headlight Covers That WON"T come off

That does look good. I have a set of clear ones I picked up at a flea market but all that was in the box was the clear covers and no instructions....

Could someone give me a picture or...
Forum: Body
08-26-2007, 01:22 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 9,017
Posted By OkanaganIroc

Re: WHAT A CRASH

First I'm glad to hear that your back is doing better wityh physio. I had surgery on a heriated disk almost 4 years ago and even though I live a normal life it still comes back to haunt me from time...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-26-2007, 01:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,356
Posted By OkanaganIroc

Re: Specific spray paint to use for the nose/engine bay? What to cover in engine bay?

If I'm not mistaken the paint codes are either on a decal in you driver's door jam or under the hood somewhere. They might be in the center consule as well. I'd still try to get a paint shop to match...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-25-2007, 12:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,213
Posted By OkanaganIroc

Re: More thirdgens at Car Craft Nationals

I agree on both counts. Great looking cars and I've never seen a silver Iroc in person.
My 3rd gen has been the only one at our big fall car show for the past 3 years.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-25-2007, 12:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,356
Posted By OkanaganIroc

Re: Specific spray paint to use for the nose/engine bay? What to cover in engine bay?

A paint shop can probably make you a bottle of touch up paint matched to your car's paint. Use a small brush and dap it on.
Forum: Members Camaros
08-25-2007, 12:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 913
Posted By OkanaganIroc

Re: My 87' Iroc

Thanks, I was going to wax it but the front passenger fender and door were repainted in the last month so I'll wait a bit on that. I have since pulled the coolant and washer bottles out so I can try...
Forum: Members Camaros
08-23-2007, 03:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 913
Posted By OkanaganIroc

My 87' Iroc

I finally got some pictures of my 87 as it stands now. It's probably not the best looking on the site but it's a daily driver and almost all original with the exception of a modified transmission and...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-19-2007, 06:02 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,906
Posted By OkanaganIroc

Re: HOw do Irocs compare in handling to new cars?

I don't know much about Imports but when I auto crossed my Iroc I was running the course with the same times as simular year's corvettes. Only when the later years cars came on the track with their...
Forum: Fabrication
08-19-2007, 05:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,441
Posted By OkanaganIroc

Re: Strut tower brace

Just a quick update. I met with my welder friend and he's got all the dimensions for the main bar. It will be made out of 1" square tubing. Conveinetly the nuts slip right inside them so the job of...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-19-2007, 11:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 646
Posted By OkanaganIroc

Re: Spark Plug Replacement Woes

Sorry to resurect an older thread but I'm about to change the spark plugs on my 305 and is the #7 cylinder on the back passenger or driver's side?



Never mind I figured it out..
Forum: Body
08-15-2007, 08:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 655
Posted By OkanaganIroc

Re: hood insulation

I haven't had insulation on the hood for years. No paint problems, in fact the paint on the underside looks cleaner than the outside! (no chips)
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-15-2007, 05:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,473
Posted By OkanaganIroc

Re: Want to dress up my engine......(pics)

Planning a scheme from the begbinning is important. Years ago I added some chrome Valve covers to mine but they never seemed to fit the TPI setup (it being aluminum colored. so instead this past...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-15-2007, 05:24 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 13,658
Posted By OkanaganIroc

Re: Thirdgen Wagon

Intresting. GM has always had a thing for sport wagons it seems, starting with the 1955 Nomad. I've got a camaro book that has GM styling photos of full size 1st and second Generation Camaro wagon...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-14-2007, 07:49 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 29,545
Posted By OkanaganIroc

Re: 3rd Gen Models

There are some beautiful models in this thread, some dating back 4 years! I used to build models alot, entering them in competions and detailing them with complete wiring and plumbing on the engines....
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-11-2007, 06:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,869
Posted By OkanaganIroc

Re: 89 IROC sway bar and wonderbar in a 1982 trans am

Did you grab the rear swaybar as well? That'll help you a bit in the corners as well.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-11-2007, 06:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,231
Posted By OkanaganIroc

Re: Broken sway bar end link

Well I'm certainly not going to worry about that small of a descrepancy. I took the rear wheel off this morning and measured the new link and it is 2 5/8" long. I then took the front wheel off and...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-10-2007, 05:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,231
Posted By OkanaganIroc

Re: Broken sway bar end link

That's funny, The ones I took off where only 2 1/4" long. I'll measure the ones I put on the car, maybe they're not too long after all.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-08-2007, 05:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,231
Posted By OkanaganIroc

Re: Broken sway bar end link

The metal on metal noise that I was getting was only ocasionally when I would hit a pretty good sized bump on the left. If you are getting a noise from your rear that dissapears when you apply the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-07-2007, 09:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,231
Posted By OkanaganIroc

Re: Broken sway bar end link

Another thought. I think the bushings on the links that I removed were poly bushings (yellow color) If those aren't the originals maybe the links aren't either. Could somebody tell me the proper...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-07-2007, 09:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,574
Posted By OkanaganIroc

Re: New back tires now car sways on corners

I had a set of mis-matched tires on my Iroc when I bought it (front/rear). Out on the highway it was a little squirrely but that changed when I put all of the same tire on the car then it handled...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-07-2007, 08:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,231
Posted By OkanaganIroc

Re: Broken sway bar end link

Actally the bushings thaty came off the old links were surpisingly in good shape. maybe they were changed before I bought the car but then again that was 13 years ago. Maybe it's the dry climate up...
Forum: Cooling
08-07-2007, 08:43 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,995
Posted By OkanaganIroc

Re: Bizarre overheating issue! Help??

I supose the gasket maker is okay. But the actual gasket is probably better
Forum: Cooling
08-06-2007, 06:23 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,995
Posted By OkanaganIroc

Re: Bizarre overheating issue! Help??

Here's hoping your K and W repair works. As far as your leak from the therostat. the Groove that the thermo sits in may not be big enough for it and when you tighten the housing down the thermostat...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-05-2007, 01:36 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,231
Posted By OkanaganIroc

Re: Broken sway bar end link

I installed them this evening. Took me an houe to get the rusted remains of the broken one off the car using my dremel tool and a chisel to split the nut on the top. They seemed to be a little longer...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-04-2007, 05:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,231
Posted By OkanaganIroc

Re: Broken sway bar end link

Opps, you're right. I just called lordco (Western Canada's version of Autozone) and they're there for 1/2 of what the dealer's are and they have Polyurathane bushings to boot!
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-04-2007, 04:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,231
Posted By OkanaganIroc

Broken sway bar end link

I went on a road trip last weekend and did some heavy cornering. this week I would hear a clunk or the sound of two peices of metal hitting each other when the car went over a bump on the left side....
Forum: Cooling
08-04-2007, 12:45 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,995
Posted By OkanaganIroc

Re: Bizarre overheating issue! Help??

Well if it's leaking between the block and head the head has to come off and checked for both cracks and warpage. An old buick that I had overheated, blew both head gaskets and cracked a head so that...
Forum: TPI
08-03-2007, 07:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 756
Posted By OkanaganIroc

Re: I'm not sure if I should be concerned

Sorry I haven't gotten back on this til now. It's been almost a week now and I haven't had the problem since. I haven't tried to duplicate the conditions either. I suspect that I might have 'bogged'...
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