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Forum: Body
03-23-2017, 08:19 PM
Replies: 1,192
Views: 103,414
Posted By coconut88888

Re: Did u have a Thirdgen in highschool?

All those are so much better than "skinny jeans". I'd hate to have those in my history of pictures. Lol
Forum: Body
03-22-2017, 08:22 PM
Replies: 1,192
Views: 103,414
Posted By coconut88888

Re: Did u have a Thirdgen in highschool?

Lol better than 70s bell bottoms....
Forum: Body
03-21-2017, 08:19 PM
Replies: 1,192
Views: 103,414
Posted By coconut88888

Re: Did u have a Thirdgen in highschool?

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/970x696/80-89_camaro0001_7f336277fb38405005cea7394433e909732b8e9a.jpg

Here's the day I got the 89 RS for my birthday from my dad September...
Forum: Body
03-19-2017, 07:56 PM
Replies: 1,192
Views: 103,414
Posted By coconut88888

Re: Did u have a Thirdgen in highschool?

I'd love to. I parked it in 07 figuring it'd take more time than a weekend to fix and haven't got to it yet. I picked up an original GM roof assembly in 07 that I have in shop ready to use just need...
Forum: Body
03-18-2017, 11:07 PM
Replies: 1,192
Views: 103,414
Posted By coconut88888

Re: Did u have a Thirdgen in highschool?

I still have my 89 RS black with carmine red interior 305 with 5 speed from HS. It has 362,458 miles when I parked her in my garage 2007. Have rust above drivers door on roof need to fix just...
Forum: Body
04-21-2016, 07:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,498
Posted By coconut88888

Re: Looking for a car lift

I used a Bendpak 2 post and has been trouble free. I would warn that there are a lot of import substandard 2 and 4 post on the market. There is an independent group that maintains a safety standard...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
04-08-2015, 02:43 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 7,946
Posted By coconut88888

Re: 1986 Camaro Black Interior Plastics & More In Pensacola FL

What about the dash panel. I'm talking about the black vertical piece that goes door to door not the pad on top. I just need the panel itself not speedo switches etc....
Forum: Interior
07-18-2014, 09:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 544
Posted By coconut88888

Re: Dash Question

http://www.justdashes.com

I haven't used them but when I get into my restoration I plan on it.
Forum: Interior
06-05-2012, 10:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,796
Posted By coconut88888

Re: Interior plastic repair question...

I appreciate the responses and the links. The interior is Carmine red which is difficult to find like everyone said in the other link. I'm the original owner of the car so it has some sentimental...
Forum: Interior
05-25-2012, 11:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,796
Posted By coconut88888

Re: Interior plastic repair question...

Come on - I know mine can't be the only ones to crack and need repair....
Forum: Interior
05-23-2012, 08:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,796
Posted By coconut88888

Interior plastic repair question...

Has anyone tried to repair the interior plastic pieces? Some of the fastener holes for the hatch surround area trim pieces are cracked and I'd like to keep mine as original as possible since I've...
Forum: Interior
05-23-2012, 08:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,377
Posted By coconut88888

Re: Dash Cracks

Has anyone tried these people http://justdashes.com/Products.htm ?

Their process seems to be just like the original.
Forum: Interior
05-18-2012, 09:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 876
Posted By coconut88888

Re: Stick/Old thread on seat recline rebuild?

THat I'm afraid I can't answer with any certainty!!! I would say it is probably interchangeable with other bodies. My suggestion would be to pull one of yours and bring with you to compare....
Forum: Interior
05-17-2012, 09:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 876
Posted By coconut88888

Re: Stick/Old thread on seat recline rebuild?

You'll have to remove the seat recline mechanism as an assembly (bolted on if I remember correctly) and replace with another from junk yard. There is an extreme amount of spring tension on that coil...
Forum: Body
04-12-2010, 10:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 657
Posted By coconut88888

Re: Hatch not centering, pulls to the right. how do I adjust the hatch?

You should be able to loosen rear latch mechanism behind lower interior trim and move back to left however far you need. The holes are sloted for such adjustment.
Forum: Body
03-19-2010, 11:48 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,816
Posted By coconut88888

Re: Hood Sticking. Have to pull on hood to open?

Glad to hear the latch stricker repair helped you out.
Forum: Body
03-14-2010, 11:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,843
Posted By coconut88888

Re: How do you get rid of that Hood/Bumper gap?

84 1LE - I apologize... fat fingers!!! Is it an aftermarket setup or out of some other car?
Forum: Body
03-14-2010, 11:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,843
Posted By coconut88888

Re: How do you get rid of that Hood/Bumper gap?

Hey 83 1LE - is that headlight transformers mounted on the bumper bracket? What set up are you using?

John S.
Forum: Body
03-07-2010, 12:32 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,898
Posted By coconut88888

Re: third gen sheet metal cracking

Those rear roofline cracks are extremely common. That's why the 93 and later Camaro and Firebirds have a different designed roof section in that area. Look a fourth gen Fbody and see the difference...
Forum: Body
02-11-2010, 10:10 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,816
Posted By coconut88888

Re: Hood Sticking. Have to pull on hood to open?

The biggest problem I've seen when hoods stick is the striker gets worn causing the latch to be out of adjustment. The stricker is piece on the hood that the hood latch contacts upon closing. Mine...
Forum: Body
02-08-2010, 09:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 509
Posted By coconut88888

Re: Alright i have question?

If that's on the back glass bottom - I'm wondering if it's an attachment for rear louvers.
Forum: Body
01-12-2010, 11:02 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,132
Posted By coconut88888

Re: White stuff under carpet

What's the possibility that it's seam sealer??
Forum: Body
01-01-2010, 07:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,005
Posted By coconut88888

Re: tiny rust hole.. please advise

Nice repair job. Looks like it blended in really well. I'm hoping to replace the top on mine some time this year. I quit driving a couple of years ago because of the hole - I really need to get...
Forum: Body
12-28-2009, 08:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,005
Posted By coconut88888

Re: tiny rust hole.. please advise

That's what I though until I cut out the patch area. Soon after that happened I noticed that the paint started bulbing up on the windshield post. Fortunately I was able to find an original GM top...
Forum: Body
12-28-2009, 07:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,005
Posted By coconut88888

Re: tiny rust hole.. please advise

HOw strange. My 89 RS has the exact same problem. I've had the car since new so I know the history and there is no reason for this defect to occur. What I did is cut a small patch about 3 inches on...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-24-2009, 10:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,066
Posted By coconut88888

Re: T5 Master and T56 Slave cylinder

I found this link for an adapter to make your own hose to make the setup work with out switching pedals :
...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-24-2009, 12:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,066
Posted By coconut88888

T5 Master and T56 Slave cylinder

Alright for all that have done the T56 swap here's a question. I've searched the board about the different issues with 3rd gen pedals and 4th gen master cylinder pedal travel. So my question is -...
Forum: History / Originality
06-23-2008, 10:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,024
Posted By coconut88888

Re: 1987 LB9 Red IROC just rolled 300,000 orig miles today!

367,000 on '89 RS with T-5 tranny. Never went in the engine...only accessories like water pump, alternator, etc. GM had this program about getting rebates for over 100,000 miles. I went to the...
Forum: Body
05-01-2008, 01:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,601
Posted By coconut88888

Re: Third Gen Roof skin question....

I appreciate all the help. I found a NOS GM setup which includes roof skin, substructure, A-pillars and the cowl from pillar to pillar. I think that's the way I'll go and utilize the factory joints....
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
04-30-2008, 12:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 667
Posted By coconut88888

Re: 89 Camaro hard top - need roof panel

I'm located on the north side of Houston.
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
04-29-2008, 02:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 667
Posted By coconut88888

89 Camaro hard top - need roof panel

I'm looking for a roof panel for my 89 Camaro. I would like new if anyone has one available. Let me know..

Thanks - John S.
Forum: Body
04-29-2008, 09:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,601
Posted By coconut88888

Re: Third Gen Roof skin question....

Unfortunately it's a little bigger area then a pin hole. Apparently the dealer made a mistake and it isn't available from Lansing. So now I'm back to square one looking for a replacement. I may...
Forum: Body
04-27-2008, 11:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,601
Posted By coconut88888

Re: Third Gen Roof skin question....

I know that is an option I was just hoping to not have to get into the structure because overall the body is in really good condition besides that rust are on the roof skin and a small area below the...
Forum: Body
04-25-2008, 12:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,601
Posted By coconut88888

Re: Third Gen Roof skin question....

I looked at their website and didn't find any roof panels for third gen Camaros. Anyone have any other sources????
Forum: Body
04-24-2008, 04:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,172
Posted By coconut88888

Re: oh no.

Have you checked with dentless paint repair people because it doesn't look like the paint is in bad shape. Maybe they could do it for less and keep original paint.
Forum: Body
04-24-2008, 04:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,601
Posted By coconut88888

Re: Third Gen Roof skin question....

No I'm not talking about the headliner. I'm talking about the exterior metal roof panel that goes from the windshield frame back to the hatch glass and from door glass across to other door glass.
...
Forum: Body
04-23-2008, 07:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,601
Posted By coconut88888

Third Gen Roof skin question....

Does any one know what would make a 92 Camaro Roof skin different then the previous years? I've found some one that has NOS roof skin for a 92 Camaro. I checked the dealer for part numbers because...
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