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Forum: Fabrication
01-11-2015, 04:40 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,986
Posted By 88camaroluvr

Re: Automatic Window Project

The new Corvette has a flap in the rear bumper that is open with the hatch so that it is easier to close the hatch. You might try something like this with your current programming/idea. You could put...
Forum: Body
07-13-2013, 01:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,748
Posted By 88camaroluvr

Re: Looking for Ideas for a fiberglass hood for my T/A

I've always thought of having a cowl hood suited to the hood lines and a scoop that was flatter than it was tall. Such as:

Do a cowl induction with lines like this ram air:
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And add a...
Forum: Interior
02-12-2013, 07:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,385
Posted By 88camaroluvr

Re: hvac controls

I have seen people use newer controls like 4th gen Camaro/Firebird but I don't know how to do it. I would like to change my sliders out too.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
02-12-2013, 06:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,168
Posted By 88camaroluvr

Re: Stock headlight and H4 lights

The pins on the bulb are different than the wiring for your stock headlamps. And then, your switch inside the car can't really handle the bulbs so you really should update the wiring. It really isn't...
Forum: Body
11-17-2012, 05:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,628
Posted By 88camaroluvr

Re: e36 headlight swap completed!!!

Skeptical. Too good to be true. Proof is in the pudding. Put some pictures where your mouth is. "Cliche". And I'm excited. Thanks.
Forum: Body
09-11-2012, 12:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,848
Posted By 88camaroluvr

Re: need car dipped!

Ya I'm from the Columbia MO area but I travel to STL quite a bit. Only problem is I'm down in Alabama right now for Army helicopter school. Can't wait to get back to my Camaro!
Forum: Body
09-09-2012, 10:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,848
Posted By 88camaroluvr

Re: need car dipped!

That place looks great. Looks real top notch.
Forum: Body
09-08-2012, 11:04 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,848
Posted By 88camaroluvr

Re: need car dipped!

I'm also looking for a place to dip my car near St. Louis. How did you get the epoxy in the frame rails?
Forum: Body
09-06-2012, 09:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,095
Posted By 88camaroluvr

Re: rear view mirror question.

If you can find a full electric mirror,then you can cut the wires and just move the mirror around. The gears may pop but they will definitely hold in place. It's what I'm going to do to help clean up...
Forum: Body
08-30-2012, 02:59 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 25,853
Posted By 88camaroluvr

Re: Bought a notchback, what exactly is it?

That Ferrari one doesn't look like it hings at the top like yours does. It looks like its just a trunk lid for the Ferrari conversion. The design is pretty close though.
Forum: Fabrication
06-24-2012, 04:55 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 17,371
Posted By 88camaroluvr

Re: ls1 roadracer project

What did you do to clean up the metal on your body? It looks sand/media blasted.
Forum: Power Adders
02-23-2012, 10:04 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,609
Posted By 88camaroluvr

Re: 5.3 with a Magnum T-70 build.

Do you have a link to Pocket's wiring thread? Thanks in advance.
Forum: Body
02-21-2012, 12:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,084
Posted By 88camaroluvr

Re: bigger gas tank?

When you say use a grand prix sender, what specific one are you talking about? Do you have a part number or grand prix year?
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
02-20-2012, 10:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,827
Posted By 88camaroluvr

Re: Headlight replacement

You could use that setup just as is but it may cause your headlight switch to overheat. I would suggest doing the headlight upgrade :https://www.thirdgen.org/headlightupgrade

I did what halogen...
Forum: Fabrication
02-18-2012, 07:21 PM
Replies: 688
Views: 183,132
Posted By 88camaroluvr

Re: lets see some pics of your custom mods and/or fabrication

I love it! I had this idea about 4 years ago and never got a chance to do it. The military keeps me far from my baby now. Good job on it!
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-06-2011, 01:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,746
Posted By 88camaroluvr

Re: Questions - Those with Aftermarket Clear Parking Lamps

I got those and when the front end is in direct sunlight you cannot tell the turn signal is on. And it didn't change even when I put the high count led bulbs in. I actually had to add two strips of...
Forum: Interior
11-26-2010, 02:03 PM
Replies: 362
Views: 127,151
Posted By 88camaroluvr

Re: LED Dash lights

You mean the special electric flasher so the turn signals work? Ya, I got that. But that only makes them flash with leds in the turn signals. I'm talking about the turn signal indicators in the dash....
Forum: Interior
11-25-2010, 06:22 PM
Replies: 362
Views: 127,151
Posted By 88camaroluvr

Re: LED Dash lights

Okay, I swapped out every single one of the bulbs out to led. 11 cool white for the guages, 1 blue for the high beam indicator, 1 yellow for the SES, 2 red for the idiot lights and 2 green for the...
Forum: Fabrication
10-14-2010, 05:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,153
Posted By 88camaroluvr

Re: build a drift car question

I would really like a quick ratio box that is easy to install. I have driven a car without power steering but my car has it.
Forum: Interior
10-14-2010, 05:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,204
Posted By 88camaroluvr

Re: upper door panel rails

Okay I forgot to post how much bolt I left on. I have a measurement of 0.7" from the head of the bolt to the end without any clearance issues. You could probably go shorter if you wanted but my door...
Forum: Fabrication
10-11-2010, 08:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,153
Posted By 88camaroluvr

Re: build a drift car question

Even if I don't drift I would really be down for some more steering angle. There is no such thing as a 3 point turn in my Camaro. It's more like a twenty point, four curse words, lots of arm...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
10-06-2010, 07:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,800
Posted By 88camaroluvr

Re: Energy Suspension Sway Bar Bushings

I, for some reason, cannot find a 19mm rear sway bar bushing that is greasable. I have looked all over energy suspension and top-down solutions. I might just have to go with the energy suspension not...
Forum: Interior
09-26-2010, 11:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,006
Posted By 88camaroluvr

Re: Headlight switch

Do you know what works really good to take off that black plastic nut?

A beer tab on a pair of needle nose pliers. Use the back side where you stick your thumb under it. Life is good for an...
Forum: Body
09-25-2010, 06:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,982
Posted By 88camaroluvr

Re: Found a bit of floor pan rust. Is it bad?

If you have rust on the bottom it doesn't necessarily mean it will be on the other side too but I would really check the top side as well. It couldn't hurt.

You have a very small and easy piece of...
Forum: Interior
09-24-2010, 04:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,204
Posted By 88camaroluvr

Re: upper door panel rails

So far its still doing good. I have even taken it on and off a couple times to test it out. One time it was stuck really good when I was trying to take it off and it still didn't break.

I need to...
Forum: Interior
09-24-2010, 04:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 933
Posted By 88camaroluvr

Re: Need your guys help with door panel - upper panel plastic studs

I foresee it holding for a long time. The door panel isn't held up by it so there isn't too much strain. The door panel is held up by the interior pins.

One thing I found out is that the length I...
Forum: Interior
09-23-2010, 06:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 933
Posted By 88camaroluvr

Re: Need your guys help with door panel - upper panel plastic studs

I replaced my plastic studs with bolts and didn't have anything sticking out. Check out the thread I posted
Forum: Interior
09-19-2010, 08:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 933
Posted By 88camaroluvr

Re: Need your guys help with door panel - upper panel plastic studs

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/interior/563932-upper-door-panel-rails.html
Forum: Interior
09-19-2010, 08:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,204
Posted By 88camaroluvr

Re: upper door panel rails

Mine was so I cut out some cardboard poster board parts and put it where the part had ripped out. I just used Tacky Glue to secure it, then I glass resined all the cardboard.
Forum: Interior
09-16-2010, 06:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,204
Posted By 88camaroluvr

Re: upper door panel rails

I figured it out. I used Super Glues Single Use Quick Set Epoxy. And it is pretty strong stuff. I had gotten some other glues but they didn't work.

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Close up. Excuse the black glue on the...
Forum: Interior
09-14-2010, 06:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,204
Posted By 88camaroluvr

Re: upper door panel rails

how would you attach the bolt to the rail? some plastic epoxy? I don't know which to use.
Forum: Interior
09-10-2010, 05:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 29,823
Posted By 88camaroluvr

Re: need a cheap sound deadening/insulation

Ok, I did the "Frost King" ducting insulation and wow is it amazing.

I put two layers on the back side of my door skin and one on the inside of the door between the door panel and the metal.
...
Forum: Body
09-10-2010, 01:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 920
Posted By 88camaroluvr

Re: reproduction fender? anyone use one?

Ya, I just hate the rust here in MO. I don't take mine out in the rain or winter anymore. It's getting really stupid really quick.
Forum: Fabrication
09-09-2010, 07:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,173
Posted By 88camaroluvr

Re: replace interior door panel

I really have a two tone with a reflective pin stripe separating them. I just used the old pieces as templates, pinned everything together and sewed it all just like you do. I took my time and didn't...
Forum: Body
09-09-2010, 05:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 920
Posted By 88camaroluvr

Re: reproduction fender? anyone use one?

I know they're already light but thats not what I'm really thinking about when it comes to the fiberglass.
Forum: Fabrication
09-09-2010, 05:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,173
Posted By 88camaroluvr

Re: replace interior door panel

Here are the completed pictures. My ex has the pics of the process on her camera and won't give them to me....

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and the back

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Ya, first I took off all the old material all...
Forum: Body
09-09-2010, 05:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 920
Posted By 88camaroluvr

Re: reproduction fender? anyone use one?

I really want to try and find a good fiberglass set of fenders for my camaro. I know Duraflex has them but I've read that they dont fit well. Any other places?

I want fiberglass so I don't have to...
Forum: Fabrication
09-09-2010, 01:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,173
Posted By 88camaroluvr

Re: replace interior door panel

I took all the cloth off mine and covered the entire thing with glass resin then threw on some dark primer after all the resin cured. It's a huge difference!!!
Forum: Interior
09-09-2010, 01:44 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 42,072
Posted By 88camaroluvr

Re: post your aftermarket seats!!

I used the 93-02 style brackets and mine sit lower too. I think it's just perfect for me. I'm 6'1"
Forum: Interior
09-08-2010, 06:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,204
Posted By 88camaroluvr

Re: upper door panel rails

Anybody have any ideas? I went and got some bolts, nuts, and washers but i still need to get some type of glue to make them stay permanently. I'm so close to finishing my door panels and I need this...
Forum: Interior
09-08-2010, 06:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 29,823
Posted By 88camaroluvr

Re: need a cheap sound deadening/insulation

I just bought some of the "frost king" ducting insulation. Not expensive and came in a very manageable size. I will put it on the inside of my doors tonight and let you know how it worked out. I...
Forum: Fabrication
09-08-2010, 06:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,553
Posted By 88camaroluvr

Re: Custom Camaro Ram Air Boxes Question...

I then ran into a problem I seemed to have over looked.

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The back of the tube didn't go all the way over the edge of plastic on the back. I couldn't make it all one piece and cover it...
Forum: Fabrication
09-08-2010, 06:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,553
Posted By 88camaroluvr

Re: Custom Camaro Ram Air Boxes Question...

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Here it is all riveted together.

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I then used RTV silcone on all the edges to seal it up

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Forum: Fabrication
09-08-2010, 06:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,553
Posted By 88camaroluvr

Re: Custom Camaro Ram Air Boxes Question...

I made mine out of aluminum and then bent and riveted them together. I even angled mine forward a little.

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I first built it up with cardboard

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Then took it apart and put on...
Forum: Interior
08-28-2010, 07:08 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,273
Posted By 88camaroluvr

Re: Steering Column Wobble How To: Pics and Steps Inside!

For some reason I can't see any of the pictures now. Any help?
Forum: Interior
08-28-2010, 06:49 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 42,072
Posted By 88camaroluvr

Re: post your aftermarket seats!!

It's a '72 Nova. Stole from a little old lady for three hundred bucks. Runs great.
Forum: Interior
08-28-2010, 03:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,204
Posted By 88camaroluvr

Re: upper door panel rails

I'm trying to repair those top rail studs too. Broke two on my new rail and haven't started the other side. I need to figure something out. Maybe epoxy some bolts to the rails and use some nuts and...
Forum: Interior
08-27-2010, 02:50 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 42,072
Posted By 88camaroluvr

Re: post your aftermarket seats!!

Here are the pictures of my corbeau A4 seats. I got a great deal on them at www.apexperformance.net
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Forum: Interior
08-27-2010, 10:28 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 42,072
Posted By 88camaroluvr

Re: post your aftermarket seats!!

I love my seats. They hug so well and fit perfect. Price wasn't bad either. Corbeau A4

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/interior/526265-new-corbeau-racing-seats.html
Forum: Fabrication
08-26-2010, 05:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,960
Posted By 88camaroluvr

Re: Custom Rear Control Arm Fabrication

lilnebel made me a custom set of adjustable LCAs. I have yet to install them tho.
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