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Brakes
05-22-2024, 08:46 PM
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rear backing plate swap
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531
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Dmans85
Re: rear backing plate swap
Yeah, I deserve that. I like the little build nuances our cars have throughout the decade span and seeing if anybody with a 82-84 build car remembered what they had. I will find out eventually. Just...
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Brakes
05-18-2024, 08:00 PM
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rear backing plate swap
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531
Posted By
Dmans85
Re: rear backing plate swap
Back to the orig topic of the thread and the stuff involved with the 98-02 swap. Anybody want to venture a guess of whether I'll see a SAE double flare hard line brake pipe on the end of my '84 made...
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History / Originality
03-12-2023, 06:42 PM
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87 z28 5 speed
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583
Posted By
Dmans85
Re: 87 z28 5 speed
As I'm sure your aware a Z28 was a less expensive way to get a nearly identical looking car impersonating as an IROC in 85-87. Bet a lot of people decided not to check a lot of boxes when it came to...
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History / Originality
03-12-2023, 06:35 PM
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1987 Z28 Value
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1,205
Posted By
Dmans85
Re: 1987 Z28 Value
I'll say ask 17500 for a while and see what transpires. But plus/minus about 15k is probably the ballpark. Records, clean undercarriage, and newer suspension pieces (bushings) for safety sake would...
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Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-05-2022, 09:31 PM
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Sneak peak of featured 3rd gens
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1,808
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Dmans85
Re: Sneak peak of featured 3rd gens
I heard but I dont remember who deserves credit for the rounding up all those owners. Lot of time spent no doubt.
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Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-29-2022, 07:52 PM
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Sneak peak of featured 3rd gens
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1,808
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Dmans85
Re: Sneak peak of featured 3rd gens
Page 2 of Featured cars
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Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-29-2022, 07:50 PM
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Sneak peak of featured 3rd gens
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1,808
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Dmans85
Re: Sneak peak of featured 3rd gens
This is coming out of the event guide. Should help with linking up owners with their thirdgens...
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North East Region
06-23-2022, 06:55 PM
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Carlisle GM Nationals 40TH Anniversary Camaro and Firebird Celebration June 24th-25th
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Posted By
Dmans85
Re: Carlisle GM Nationals 40TH Anniversary Camaro and Firebird Celebration June 24th-
Got a sneak peak at third Gen colllection inside today and awesome to hook up with a good group from New York thirdgen at the hotel. Should be a great weekend
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Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-22-2020, 10:35 PM
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Help restoring/repairing an 89' IROC brake light decal
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548
Posted By
Dmans85
Re: Help restoring/repairing an 89' IROC brake light decal
Bet you could do a near perfect copy with a pencil, tracing paper, and a x-Acto knife.
Decal/Sign shop would be choice number 2. That is a cool touch addition to the third brake light I gotta say.
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History / Originality
11-22-2020, 07:37 PM
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Well.....I bought another Convertible....
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6,319
Posted By
Dmans85
Re: Well.....I bought another Convertible....
You're gonna cause some neck injuries with all the double takes and turning of heads as you cruise by.
You leaving the antenna alone for nostalgia sake?
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Members Camaros
11-06-2020, 09:04 PM
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1987 Z28 restoration
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3,466
Posted By
Dmans85
Re: 1987 Z28 restoration
You will love what the csr will become with modern suspension. Keep the pocs coming during the resto to feed us a slice of happiness
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South East Region
09-18-2020, 06:09 AM
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1983 convertible z28????
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798
Posted By
Dmans85
Re: 1983 convertible z28????
Sixth picture says it all and that long unmistakable cover. Autoform creation and not GM factory made. Saw one of these at Cruisin the Coast years ago. Might of actually been this one. They are...
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South East Region
08-24-2020, 04:05 PM
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Pensacola, Destin area?
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2,242
Posted By
Dmans85
Re: Pensacola, Destin area?
Those aux ports feed off the cassette or the CD wiring to my understanding. Im sure there is a way around that, but it wont be my awful electrical wiring knowledge. I think a separate Bluetooth...
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South East Region
08-23-2020, 10:21 AM
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Pensacola, Destin area?
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2,242
Posted By
Dmans85
Re: Pensacola, Destin area?
Brian, Jeff (I think), and Steven (other quoted member). Seems like ages ago but your memory seems sharp.
I've never been to the Destin gathering. Need to check it out sometime. Perfect distance,...
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South East Region
08-20-2020, 10:08 PM
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Pensacola, Destin area?
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2,242
Posted By
Dmans85
Re: Pensacola, Destin area?
No, club is no longer meeting and forum died out with advent of facebook groups and members moving, other time commitments, etc.
I think I remember that coupe. Glad to know it's still being...
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History / Originality
08-08-2020, 12:25 PM
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Awesome T/A color combo I've never seen...
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722
Posted By
Dmans85
Re: Awesome T/A color combo I've never seen...
I'm betting it looked close leaving the factory with the blue/gold. Looks like clear coat on it and can't remember when starting year for that was, but it wasn't '85.
if two-tone seats are...
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Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-03-2020, 10:02 PM
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August 2020 COTM **WINNER**
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1,685
Posted By
Dmans85
Re: August 2020 COTM **WINNER**
Not sure what I like better, the incredible third gen or the story behind it. Thanks for giving us a slice of its life here on the boards.
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South East Region
08-03-2020, 04:01 PM
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17
Pensacola, Destin area?
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2,242
Posted By
Dmans85
Re: Pensacola, Destin area?
Who are you in that self-described dirty black Formula in downtown Pensacola today? You on here? Others in the area need to be checking out the monthly Pensacola cars and coffee event every 4th...
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History / Originality
07-09-2020, 10:37 PM
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Well.....I bought another Convertible....
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6,319
Posted By
Dmans85
Re: Well.....I bought another Convertible....
I think I can smell the newness of that interior from here. You are a hero to me and many others no doubt. Enjoy being its next caretaker and keep on scoping 'em out.
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Suspension and Chassis
07-01-2020, 09:04 PM
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DSW swaybar vs WS6 36mm oem
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1,907
Posted By
Dmans85
Re: DSW swaybar vs WS6 36mm oem
More important than the size is the composition of the metal. Bigger may not mean better depending on the other suspension components you have up front not to mention the weight you have in the front...
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History / Originality
06-25-2020, 10:47 PM
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Dealer invoice
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1,142
Posted By
Dmans85
Re: Dealer invoice
Your not going to see a whole lot more that the window sticker describes. I think a window sticker is cooler to have and a potential buyer down the road would be more impressed with that than what GM...
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Convertibles
06-20-2020, 11:47 PM
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1992 T/A Green Gray Metallic Vert
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4,012
Posted By
Dmans85
Re: 1992 T/A Green Gray/Jade Vert
The most flattering car colors for later model TA verts IMO. Hope the year goes fast. I don't know if I could hang like you're gonna have to. That's just cruel!
Forum:
Members Camaros
06-18-2020, 05:27 PM
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Blue on Black
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7,422
Posted By
Dmans85
Re: Blue on Black
Great reading thread and love the longstories even if not exactly relating to the thirdgen. I'm sure all of us here have some story about poor repair shop quality.
Did you say Board of Health or...
Forum:
South East Region
06-18-2020, 01:54 PM
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11
Looking for a value
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653
Posted By
Dmans85
Re: Looking for a value
Previous values given are spot on. $500 is probably comfortable for someone that may get $1000-1500 in parts or for the rare buyer that may do a total resto never intending to make a profit but will...
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History / Originality
06-16-2020, 08:38 AM
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5
RPO codes 1986 trans am
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442
Posted By
Dmans85
Re: RPO codes 1986 trans am
What parts are you looking for? RPO codes aren't going to vary much per say year to year unless you go decades apart.
You have a well optioned car. G80 is nice J65, CC1, WS6, LB9. Good bones!
Forum:
South East Region
06-11-2020, 09:03 PM
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17
Pensacola, Destin area?
Views:
2,242
Posted By
Dmans85
Re: Pensacola, Destin area?
Myself and one other in Pensacola are holdovers from a club but no active Thirdgen or Fbody specific that I know of
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South East Region
06-03-2020, 01:03 PM
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Birmingham Alabama 92 black T/A vert
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307
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Dmans85
Birmingham Alabama 92 black T/A vert
Got one down here that I have been told came from B'ham area and seeing if anyone ran in social circles with the prior owner. Long shot I know.
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South East Region
06-03-2020, 12:57 PM
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3
Stolen 1991 Blue Camaro Z28
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1,151
Posted By
Dmans85
Re: Stolen 1991 Blue Camaro Z28
Heartbreaking. No jokes from me. Keeping any eye out way south of you in Florida panhandle and ******* Riviera area. Best to you.
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Members Camaros
05-04-2020, 09:41 PM
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98
Blue on Black
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7,422
Posted By
Dmans85
Re: Back In The Saddle Again!
Good to know another Dark blue Z28 gets a second lease on life. Cool to feel your excitement through your posts. Keep it up. Is it just me or is there a rash of people posting here about getting...
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Camaros Wanted
04-26-2020, 11:06 PM
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10
Wanted: 90-92
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1,718
Posted By
Dmans85
Re: Wanted: 90-92
Saw a green 92 RS selling by a consigment dealer today on facebook marketplace. (Gulf shores motors). Plus for 5-spd and ttops.Bolster and tear of airbag -1, though clean interior. No engine pic...
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History / Originality
04-17-2020, 02:51 PM
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42
What have you found while in lockdown / quarantine, from your ThirdGen Stash
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2,076
Posted By
Dmans85
Re: What have you found while in lockdown / quarantine, from your ThirdGen Stash
Put the restoration details in the "members camaros" thread. You should have no problem getting help these days. Good luck.
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Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
04-12-2020, 10:58 PM
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3
[AL]
LS T56 bellhousing
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323
Posted By
Dmans85
Re: LS T56 bellhousing
Ill box it up and take to UPS or PO tomm. I imagine $25 to ship but will see. Can upload pic or send me your phone number in PM.
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History / Originality
04-11-2020, 10:33 PM
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Build Date
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1,553
Posted By
Dmans85
Re: Build Date
Maybe Norwood used them up faster. Love these little quirks about our cars and oddball stories about what went in in these factories. Share if you learn anything more.
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Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
04-11-2020, 12:03 AM
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3
[AL]
LS T56 bellhousing
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323
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Dmans85
LS T56 bellhousing
Had extra when scrapped one of the trannys I bought long ago. No issues or damage. $100 plus shipping
SOLD- 4/14
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History / Originality
04-10-2020, 11:16 PM
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16
Build Date
Views:
1,553
Posted By
Dmans85
Re: Build Date
You are saying Van Nuys cars had them through 86?
Forum:
South East Region
04-10-2020, 09:26 AM
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2
86 Trans AM restoration, West AL
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407
Posted By
Dmans85
Re: 86 Trans AM restoration, West AL
If any extra motivation is needed, search for "saved from the grave" thread for some incredible transformations and cool stories
Forum:
South East Region
04-10-2020, 12:36 AM
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2
86 Trans AM restoration, West AL
Views:
407
Posted By
Dmans85
Re: 86 Trans AM restoration, West AL
How has the resto been going? Is she eagerly awaiting the return to the drivers seat? Most of us here on the boards salivate over pictures. Good of you to save another.
Forum:
LSX and LTX Parts
02-18-2020, 04:41 PM
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9
[Wanted]
WTB LS1/LSX Conversion pieces
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1,072
Posted By
Dmans85
Re: WTB LS1/LSX Conversion pieces
Have that bellhousing you want. Been stored for long time but perfect. Happy to make space in garage
Forum:
History / Originality
12-23-2019, 02:23 PM
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11
Unique Color 85 Z28
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938
Posted By
Dmans85
Re: Unique Color 85 Z28
It should be a two tone paint scheme if a Z28 so it has some new paint at least on Gfx. No Irocs painted anything close to that color. White book not in front of me but I thought there was a...
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History / Originality
12-18-2019, 09:02 AM
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50
1992 Firehawk For Sale - the Real Deal
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41,775
Posted By
Dmans85
Re: 1992 Firehawk For Sale - the Real Deal
Love to hear you share your experience with it and why you chose to get it with such a markup over the top of the line TA/GTAs Good luck on search.
Forum:
History / Originality
10-26-2018, 10:46 AM
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6
first time buyer Buying 1987 camaro iroc Z. HELP please!
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1,428
Posted By
Dmans85
Re: first time buyer Buying 1987 camaro iroc Z. HELP please!
Absolutely agree that you, a professional, or a highly knowledgeable person should be performing a touchyfeelinsmellylistening check to this or any car. I too wonder if your going to go to the effort...
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Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-23-2018, 11:09 PM
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34
Jade Resurrection, Rebuilding the 92 TA Vert (Again)
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4,182
Posted By
Dmans85
Re: Jade Resurrection, Rebuilding the 92 TA Vert (Again)
What a saga, and it's far from over! I just wish you smooth sailing from here on and I'm glad the things that matter most are alive and well. Good to see a glimpse again of one of my most favorite...
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History / Originality
09-19-2018, 08:46 PM
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17
"White Book" For Firebirds?
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1,986
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Dmans85
Re: "White Book" For Firebirds?
Echo that. Thanks for the hard work and time in advance. Christmas comes early! It's people like you and the other fact finding and storing gurus that leave us wanting more data to soak up.
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History / Originality
09-16-2018, 03:09 PM
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15
Weird 86 Iroc convertible
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851
Posted By
Dmans85
Re: Weird 86 Iroc convertible
I can't get over the poorly fit seam on the trunk lid. Part of the functionality for the top down perhaps.
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History / Originality
09-29-2015, 11:10 AM
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6
Obtain RPO Codes - Help Please
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2,266
Posted By
Dmans85
Re: Obtain RPO Codes - Help Please
The bonnet can be bought around here for $100 US and are plentiful if you don't mind refinishing them. If the bonnet grille are the non-functional vents on top of the bonnet, they too can be had...
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South East Region
09-28-2015, 08:13 PM
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14
Cruising the Coast 2015
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5,497
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Dmans85
Re: Cruising the Coast 2015
Anybody up for meeting up on Saturday in Ocean Springs area? I'm interested in checking out rides of all makes and models
Forum:
South East Region
09-28-2015, 09:28 AM
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Cruising the Coast 2015
Views:
5,497
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Dmans85
Re: Cruising the Coast 2015
That is disappointing. Considering how much its grown I can understand it from the organizer's perspective. I thought if you had a vehicle deemed in the muscle car genre you were registration...
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History / Originality
09-27-2015, 08:31 PM
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6
Obtain RPO Codes - Help Please
Views:
2,266
Posted By
Dmans85
Re: Obtain RPO Codes - Help Please
Sounds like some big and a heavy part list. Love the bonnet lingo. Learned that from Wheeler Dealers. Thousand miles is way to go. The passion must run deep for the car. Can tell you it should be a...
Forum:
Wheels and Tires
09-26-2015, 05:47 PM
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32
Plus size tires for 16x8 rims - whats your opinion/experience - 255's perhaps?
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46,826
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Dmans85
Re: Plus size tires for 16x8 rims - whats your opinion/experience - 255's perhaps?
With only going up or down a size you won't feel any discernible difference in suspension or handling. The 255 & 245 is what I and many others have. You have to look hard to see a difference in the...
Forum:
History / Originality
09-26-2015, 05:14 PM
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20
Flashbacks from childhood. Im not going to find this, am I?
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2,198
Posted By
Dmans85
Re: Flashbacks from childhood. Im not going to find this, am I?
My top vert color combo you have there. I remember an older gentlemen at a liquor store I worked at back in the early 90s that had an 89 very in that very color combo your dad had. Looked so sick...
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