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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-20-2012, 05:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,769
Posted By irockid86

Re: any good aftermarket shifter cables

Thanks, with that said it looks like it's time to make my own fix! My double zip-tie trick seems to work well for now. The hose clamp idea was the first thing that crossed my mind too. now I'm...
Forum: North East Region
02-19-2012, 03:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 459
Posted By irockid86

york pa f-body group

Hey guys, A few weeks ago a local guy posted on craigslist that he was looking to start a Camaro group. I responded and went to the first get together yesterday. There was only four of us but we...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-19-2012, 03:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,769
Posted By irockid86

any good aftermarket shifter cables

Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone has found a good shifter cables yet? I broke mine first thing this morning and came home and started doing some research. I found that GM discontinued shifter...
Forum: Body
01-01-2012, 08:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 812
Posted By irockid86

Re: ASAP opinions about roof conversion

Sounds like a real big project that will involve a lot of time and money to do right. The amount of money you may save on this sale will probably be minor compared to the total cost of the project....
Forum: Body
01-01-2012, 02:39 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,276
Posted By irockid86

Re: 1989 Trans Am GTA Worth $1800? **Update w/ New pics**

Assuming everything that looks good is. I would say it would take at least another $1000 to make that car a respectable street/ strip car. On top of that it would take many hours. If you have the...
Forum: Interior
01-01-2012, 11:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,713
Posted By irockid86

Re: recovering dash with vinyl.

Thanks for the link. That gives me some really good ideas of what to do and what not to do! My "quick" searches never brought me to that thread. I guess wrapping is a better word than recovering. lol
Forum: Interior
01-01-2012, 07:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,713
Posted By irockid86

recovering dash with vinyl.

My dash is just about as bad as they get. I have cracks from the back edge all the way to windshield in three spots, including both speaker covers. There are also five cracks from the windshield to...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-21-2011, 04:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,409
Posted By irockid86

Re: 700r4 grinds as it goes into all gears.

After a little research and talking to some people at work I think my TV cable may just be set wrong. Someone at work recommended a good transmission shop to take it to. Today I started the car...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-20-2011, 01:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,409
Posted By irockid86

700r4 grinds as it goes into all gears.

When the tranny is cold and I put it into reverse it makes a very noticeable grinding or vibrating noise. As I drive it I can just barley hear the same noise every time it shifts. The noise seems to...
Forum: Cooling
04-24-2011, 12:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,926
Posted By irockid86

Re: my fan wont turn on!!

one other thing to check would be the power going to the fan. I had a bad pigtail/ wire harness and had 11.53Volts on the relay side of the harness and 2.5Volts on the fan side! I think the wire...
Forum: Cooling
04-24-2011, 09:29 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 896
Posted By irockid86

just wanted to thank you all!

Just wanted to thank anyone who posted about the electronics of the cooling system in the past. After researching common problems, looking up wire diagrams, doing under hood research with a...
Forum: Cooling
04-23-2011, 06:49 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 52,486
Posted By irockid86

Re: Toggle Switch for electric fan.

my car was set up with a grounded toggle when I bought it. Just connect a toggle switch to the green wire with white stripes coming off of the relays. Is this dangerous in any way? If not I'd say...
Forum: Body
02-05-2010, 07:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,184
Posted By irockid86

Re: 3rd gen with a ferrari body kit?

that hood might be worth good money to someone in your area if you sand it, primer it and sell it as ready for paint. If it will save you money in the long run I say buy it!
Forum: North East Region
02-05-2010, 06:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,329
Posted By irockid86

Re: Stolen TTA 1025 in Pennsauken NJ Taken last night 1/24/10

there is one on ebay going for $16,000 ...
Forum: Body
02-05-2010, 02:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 42,138
Posted By irockid86

Re: Harbor Freight vs. High End HVLP guns...what's the difference?

i used two husky hvlp guns from home depot. They worked well for me. I used my brothers old one for primer and bought a new one for paint and clear.
Forum: Body
12-05-2009, 08:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 976
Posted By irockid86

Re: Back in the game with a 92 z28 z03

you may also want to try just oiling the hinges. sounds like one might just be sticking.
Forum: Body
11-28-2009, 11:23 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,518
Posted By irockid86

Re: my dreams on paper

I think it looks like it was inspired by the C5R race vette. pretty cool over all. http://www.johnnyoconnell.com/images/2002/DC/vette3c.jpg
this is just a picture I found not sure who johnny...
Forum: Body
11-28-2009, 11:15 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 399
Posted By irockid86

Re: Hood Advice

I think this is a personal preference call that you have to make. If you want to use the cowl hood, no doubt you should tear it down to a hood with a hole in it and a cowl and fix it right. Remove...
Forum: Body
11-28-2009, 11:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,645
Posted By irockid86

Re: Look @ this! A C3 Vette hood on a Maro?

I don't think it looks bad and could see how some people would like it. I still don't get the Daytona hood
Forum: Body
11-07-2009, 06:34 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 17,616
Posted By irockid86

Re: Fiberglass hood and fenders?

not sure if your looking for help figuring out the body panel alignment issue or not but if you are, a good picture of the fender/ hood gap would help, along with a full door/ fender pic. ok you...
Forum: Body
11-07-2009, 06:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,356
Posted By irockid86

Re: ground effects

I could be wrong but it looks like your turn signals have been painted over or at least have heavy over-spray on them. either that or they just really need to be wet sanded and buffed.
Forum: Body
11-07-2009, 12:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,356
Posted By irockid86

Re: ground effects

it looks like you need a new chin spoiler, i was picturing a small crack on the very bottom like what mine looked like when i bought my car. It looks like you may also need some new fenders and turn...
Forum: Interior
11-06-2009, 08:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 751
Posted By irockid86

Re: Prepare me please!?!?!?!

not sure why anyone would advise you to use rubberized undercoating on you floor boards under the carpet? if it is for water protection it wont help and if it is for sound deadening there are much...
Forum: Interior
11-06-2009, 08:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 495
Posted By irockid86

Re: couple interior questions

when i removed my carpet it was a pain, i remember having trouble getting the center console off of the T-shaped shifter but the used carpet i put in had been cut in the center so it could just be...
Forum: Body
11-06-2009, 07:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,694
Posted By irockid86

Re: air damn

when i first got my car it was lowered with intrax lowering springs 2". the air dam hit and also the tires rub and ate a hole in the plastic inner fender. just a heads up!
Forum: Body
11-06-2009, 07:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,356
Posted By irockid86

Re: ground effects

both the people above are right. you do need the proper repair kit!! but if it is fairly small you can probably fix it and don't necessarily have to get it perfect the first time. the bumper repair...
Forum: Body
11-06-2009, 07:27 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 17,616
Posted By irockid86

Re: Fiberglass hood and fenders?

I know what you mean by getting hit with the hood. today i was out chasing an electric fan problem and had to use vise-grips wrapped with electric tape to hold the hood up. it seems when it is cold...
Forum: Body
11-03-2009, 04:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,627
Posted By irockid86

Re: 91-92 T/A fender GFX...Batch #1

I just want to say that's really good work. I went to the link and I wasn't sure what i was looking for/at, they look like factory parts. by the way, when are you doing a run of heat extractor hoods?...
Forum: Body
11-03-2009, 04:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 728
Posted By irockid86

Re: before and after (almost)

looks good. I assume this is flat black, not primer...? should look real good once you hide the red under-sides and finish putting it all back together. great project!!
Forum: Body
10-31-2009, 05:52 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 14,351
Posted By irockid86

Re: chop top camaro in junkyard

i think the chopped up camaro was going to be an import look alike. all the bumpers being molded in, all the lines being rounded over, the head lights being rounded and the style of spoiler all lead...
Forum: Body
10-31-2009, 05:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,028
Posted By irockid86

Re: 91 Camaro Roof panel

i dont think you can replacement roof panels. I think that goes on the list of body parts you cant buy, along with rear fenders and door skins.
Forum: Body
10-31-2009, 09:27 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,068
Posted By irockid86

Re: crashed my iroc :(!

if you hit so hard that you cracked the windshield your going to want to look over everything real close before buying any parts. If the frame is bent it may be a lost cause. maybe trailer it to an...
Forum: Body
10-31-2009, 09:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 567
Posted By irockid86

Re: Best Place for Body Fasteners

I'm pretty sure you can get them at autozone and just about any other parts store. I know i bought some bigger ones for another project.

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Forum: Body
10-11-2009, 03:15 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,137
Posted By irockid86

Re: pick my paint (see pics)

i think you could probably guess my opinion I was just wondering what color orange you are planning on using. also could you post some pics with the 20" rears 18" fronts.
Forum: Body
10-11-2009, 07:37 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,255
Posted By irockid86

Re: My 88 IROC-Z L98 with T-Tops

honestly, if you were going to sell the car before and now you are thinking otherwise just because you found out it might be rare I don't think you are really ready to sell :). unless it is in...
Forum: Body
10-10-2009, 07:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,061
Posted By irockid86

Re: leaky hatch?

after removing that piece of plastic above the rear seat I found the problem. there is a small hole on both sides of the car that go trough the inside sheet metal and out side. I could see day...
Forum: Body
10-09-2009, 04:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,061
Posted By irockid86

Re: leaky hatch?

odd, my car just started doing the exact same thing 4 days ago. I am going to try to diagnose it this weekend.
Forum: Interior
10-09-2009, 04:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,045
Posted By irockid86

Re: flamed the center armrest

sweet center console cover and your truck is awesome too but I don't think the barb wire looks good on your nice clean truck.
Forum: Interior
10-09-2009, 04:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,607
Posted By irockid86

Re: 15 in subs

this may be over-simplifying things here but couldn't you just get a 12" speaker box and cut the holes bigger to fit 15" subs?
Forum: Body
09-19-2009, 07:12 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,275
Posted By irockid86

Re: Stumped On How To Paint

if this is your first time painting and you are doing paint and clear you may want to ask for more then 4 hours in the booth. I could be wrong here. as far as painting jams I did mine completely...
Forum: Body
09-19-2009, 06:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 504
Posted By irockid86

Re: my 85 TA bodywork thread

as long as the body is straight I would say it is worth it to paint any third gen. as long as the rust in the rear is not too bad and your panels and bumpers are in pretty good condition I dont see...
Forum: Body
09-16-2009, 06:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 504
Posted By irockid86

Re: my 85 TA bodywork thread

looks like there is a long road ahead. hope its not too bumpy! good luck.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-13-2009, 07:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,604
Posted By irockid86

Re: What do you think about shaved door handles?

another good one is converting to the more flush look of truck handles.
Forum: Body
09-13-2009, 07:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 493
Posted By irockid86

Re: clear coat is on!!!

i like it alot! is this going to be more of a show car or daily driver?
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
09-13-2009, 06:27 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 666
Posted By irockid86

cyber weld review

hay guys I know its not an aftermarket vendor but recently I placed an order from cyberweld.com and was very pleased. I got a welding helmet at the lowest cost I could find, free shipping, only two...
Forum: Body
09-12-2009, 06:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,897
Posted By irockid86

Re: 2010 TransAm, if you have the cash

i like the wheels but the front doesn't do a lot for me. I know the rear end of the camaro is less than desirable so I am going to assume bladex10 is right about the rear of this car too.
Forum: Body
09-11-2009, 07:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 19,503
Posted By irockid86

Re: I need camaro drawings / pictures for paint scheme

:lmao::lmao::lmao:that's great. i hope it wasn't art class!!
Forum: Body
09-11-2009, 06:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,242
Posted By irockid86

Re: mini-camaro

how small are you talking about? Miata small? smart car small? go cart small?
just to put your project in to perspective a little, I have herd that it takes $20,000 to build a fiero/...
Forum: Body
09-11-2009, 06:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 438
Posted By irockid86

Re: 3 different layers of paint? Reading the rings....

that center portion almost looks like glazing putty. maybe its just my screen but it looks green to me.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-11-2009, 06:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,497
Posted By irockid86

Re: Awesome decal/paint scheme ...

year one has quite a few, if you are looking to put factory decals on! http://www.yearone.com/serverfiles/fbshopmain2.asp?cat=G
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