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Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-16-2007, 05:04 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 4,105
Posted By plain82

Not to split hairs, but how can I start "more...

Not to split hairs, but how can I start "more sh!t" if this is the first time that I've posted in a long time? Unless you're talking about all the sh!t that other people gave him over half-assing...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-15-2007, 09:41 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 4,105
Posted By plain82

Looks decent. You can hardly see the body filler...

Looks decent. You can hardly see the body filler you slobbered all over it.
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
10-29-2005, 09:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 479
Posted By plain82

Still got it?

Still got it?
Forum: South Central Region
05-08-2005, 07:53 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,159
Posted By plain82

From what you quoted, it seems that: after Nov 1,...

From what you quoted, it seems that: after Nov 1, if they have two plates and want to display both, that's fine. If they only want to show one plate on the back, that's fine too.
Forum: South Central Region
05-07-2005, 11:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,159
Posted By plain82

Does this mean that if you are issued a front...

Does this mean that if you are issued a front plate before Nov1, you have to use it until you register again?
Forum: Body
11-29-2004, 10:05 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,753
Posted By plain82

Enough to buy some welding rods for you to close...

Enough to buy some welding rods for you to close it permanently. Maybe the super-duper strong glue you got at Home Depot would work well enough to prevent this from happening again.
Forum: South Central Region
07-09-2004, 04:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 923
Posted By plain82

Replied.

Replied.
Forum: South Central Region
07-08-2004, 11:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 923
Posted By plain82

I've got an 83 Z28 I might part with for...

I've got an 83 Z28 I might part with for 300(negotiable). Needs an engine, trans and interior.
Forum: Body
03-14-2004, 08:39 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 6,065
Posted By plain82

It's crappy mods like this that give thirdgens in...

It's crappy mods like this that give thirdgens in general a bad rep.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-14-2003, 06:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 863
Posted By plain82

So far, around $700. 355, balanced and...

So far, around $700.

355, balanced and assembled: $400
Performer intake: $40
600 CFM Performer carb: $100
Rebuilt heads: $120; $50 for the heads, $70 for the work.

Probably won't use these...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-25-2003, 06:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,211
Posted By plain82

I'll take a stab at it.

Bore: enlarging the cylinder

Hone: using a semi-smooth stone to put a cross-hatch pattern on the cylinder wall, allowing the rings to seat better.

Deck: cutting the top edge of the block down...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-25-2003, 05:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 912
Posted By plain82

http://www.goodson.com/instr/OSD-60.pdf The...

http://www.goodson.com/instr/OSD-60.pdf

The .pdf is pretty self explanatory. Basically, you drill and tap 2 holes on the passenger side of the block, bolt the piece on and make a small notch in...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-24-2003, 01:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 912
Posted By plain82

What I posted does not modify the pan. It simply...

What I posted does not modify the pan. It simply enables you to move the dipstick to the PS on an older block and use the pan for the PS configuration.
Forum: Engine Swap
08-22-2003, 06:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 912
Posted By plain82

Try a rebuilder's shop. They make a dipstick...

Try a rebuilder's shop. They make a dipstick relocator that gets bolted to the side of the early block and relocates the dipstick to the passenger side, allowing you to re-use your dipstick, tube...
Forum: South Central Region
08-07-2003, 10:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 418
Posted By plain82

Total Automotive in Dallas. 175 and Lake June. ...

Total Automotive in Dallas. 175 and Lake June. Phone is 214-398-2929. Owners name is Paul.
Forum: South Central Region
08-07-2003, 04:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 418
Posted By plain82

The only shop I trust with my cars is not...

The only shop I trust with my cars is not specifically a TPI shop, but the mechanics know their stuff. Between the 5 of them, they have probably close to 130 years experience.
Forum: South Central Region
08-07-2003, 04:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 566
Posted By plain82

Never mind. I just realized you're in Houston,...

Never mind. I just realized you're in Houston, not Dallas.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-03-2003, 12:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 352
Posted By plain82

The clutch fork for my 4 speed worked when I...

The clutch fork for my 4 speed worked when I changed to a T5. Maybe you can use one from a T5 on your 4 speed. Can't help with the diagram. Sorry and good luck.
Forum: South Central Region
07-31-2003, 07:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 492
Posted By plain82

You local? Can you give me some specs on the...

You local? Can you give me some specs on the interior? I'm also looking for a set of locks (both door, hatch and storage compartment).
Forum: South Central Region
07-31-2003, 07:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 688
Posted By plain82

175 and Lake June. Place called Total Automotive....

175 and Lake June. Place called Total Automotive. Phone number is 214-398-2929. Ask for Paul.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-27-2003, 02:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,192
Posted By plain82

Sorry to bring up a dead thread, but I have a...

Sorry to bring up a dead thread, but I have a possible solution to the shift problems mentioned. Check where the cable attaches to the shifter and make sure the little plastic tabs are not broken.
Forum: TPI
01-31-2003, 06:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 563
Posted By plain82

Digging this up from way back when. The problem...

Digging this up from way back when. The problem was multiple things. The valves were adjusted wrong, that screwed the timing up, that fouled the plugs. On top of all that, the injectors were full of...
Forum: South Central Region
12-29-2002, 10:32 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,128
Posted By plain82

Dallas here.

Dallas here.
Forum: TPI
12-07-2002, 03:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 563
Posted By plain82

Timing was set by disconnecting the bypass...

Timing was set by disconnecting the bypass connector, turning the distributor until the mark was at 6 degrees ( verified by timing light) and the car shut off. I tightened the distributor back down,...
Forum: TPI
12-07-2002, 12:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 563
Posted By plain82

Please help with rough idle

Hopefully you can help me. I've got an 87 Z28, 305 TPI, auto trans. Actually the wife's car (I'm such a nice guy). I replaced the motor and I'm trying to get it running correctly. At idle, the motor...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-25-2002, 07:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 334
Posted By plain82

Have you tried opening the bleeder screw on the...

Have you tried opening the bleeder screw on the slave cylinder and gravity bleeding it? That's the only thing I can think of. As for the other question, I have no idea.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-25-2002, 07:52 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 330
Posted By plain82

May seem like extra work, but it really does make...

May seem like extra work, but it really does make it easier in the long run. Besides, it's only 4 extra bolts to remove. Make sure you change the pilot bushing. Whether you go with the regular bronze...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-24-2002, 04:21 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 385
Posted By plain82

Changing rear-end gears?

If you're wanting to change your rear-end gears, you need to make sure your speedometer is going to read correctly. Everybody knows this, but nobody seems to know how to figure oout the correct...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-24-2002, 05:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,816
Posted By plain82

Hey thatsme, when i sold autoi parts, we could...

Hey thatsme, when i sold autoi parts, we could order the shifter rods from hurst. You might want to check into that.
Forum: South West Region
04-21-2002, 11:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 589
Posted By plain82

Sorry to see it go, Jeff.:( Wanna buy my 82? It...

Sorry to see it go, Jeff.:( Wanna buy my 82? It runs.:D
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-21-2002, 08:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,816
Posted By plain82

Ward, you have mail.

Ward, you have mail.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-20-2002, 08:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 346
Posted By plain82

Blah. I'm starting to see why this car was only...

Blah. I'm starting to see why this car was only $400. I just put in a new battery, it still needs a fuel pump. Now it may need tranny work. Well, at least one buddy owns a rrepair shop and another...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-20-2002, 07:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 346
Posted By plain82

Tranny jumps when starting.

I recently bought the wife an 87 Z28 with the LB9 and A4. When trying to start the car, it will jump forward. It's in park, but it seems like it's engaged in drive, kinda like a manual if you don't...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-20-2002, 07:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,816
Posted By plain82

If you're really set on using a Saginaw 4 speed,...

If you're really set on using a Saginaw 4 speed, I still have the V8 bellhousing that I took out of mine. If you need it, let me know and it's yours. I live in Dallas, just south of Balch Spriings.
Forum: South Central Region
04-15-2002, 08:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 498
Posted By plain82

Blah. I've got to be in Irving the morning of the...

Blah. I've got to be in Irving the morning of the 20th to take my Journeyman Electrician test. No racing for me this time, no gathering either. I swear, one of these days, I'll get together with some...
Forum: South Central Region
04-15-2002, 07:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 581
Posted By plain82

Good luck getting from Ft worth to Dallas in an...

Good luck getting from Ft worth to Dallas in an hour. Unless you take I20. Then you are taking your life in your hands.
Forum: History / Originality
02-09-2002, 07:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 438
Posted By plain82

I know of one place that a buddy of mine owns....

I know of one place that a buddy of mine owns. The name is Total Automotive, the phone number is 214-398-2929. He knows his stuff, as do all his mechanics. The shop is on the East side of Dallas on...
Forum: History / Originality
02-09-2002, 05:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,708
Posted By plain82

Differences between IROC and Z28

What are the best ways to tell between an 87 IROC and an 87 Z28? I plan to look at a car for the wife, and I want to be sure what I'm looking at. I've been told that it is an 87 with 350 TPI and an...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-27-2002, 09:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 401
Posted By plain82

87 used 5w30 oil. Double check the metal tag on...

87 used 5w30 oil. Double check the metal tag on the side for the number and go to www.5speeds.com to verify the year.
Forum: Electronics
01-26-2002, 12:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 539
Posted By plain82

When you say pegged, do you mean all the time? Or...

When you say pegged, do you mean all the time? Or just when driving at 2000-2500 RPM? Mine is pegged when driving, but drops down to 45 or so at idle. Could the motor being rebuilt 2 years ago have...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-26-2002, 12:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 381
Posted By plain82

Vibration

I've got an 82 that has the LG4 and a T5 in it. When I drive 60, there is no vibration. At 65, you can start to notice it. At 70, it shakes the whole car and feels like it is coming from right...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-20-2002, 06:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 532
Posted By plain82

I had one on mine, but you need to do some work...

I had one on mine, but you need to do some work to make it fit. You will need to drill 2 more holes in the base, where it attaches to the trans. The you need to enlarge the 2 rear holes. I found this...
Forum: South Central Region
01-20-2002, 01:36 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,100
Posted By plain82

Hi. I replied on ne3g, but I just wanted to...

Hi. I replied on ne3g, but I just wanted to clarify. I will be coming from Austin that weekend, but I live in Dallas. Still only 3-31/2 hours from Dallas though. If it needs to be changed to the...
Forum: South Central Region
01-19-2002, 11:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 519
Posted By plain82

Just bumping it up for ya.

Just bumping it up for ya.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-17-2002, 10:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 309
Posted By plain82

I don't know about any floorboard changes, but...

I don't know about any floorboard changes, but swapping over my 82 was pretty straight-forward. Read the tech article here, it'll give you a really good idea of what you're getting into. Good luck.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-13-2002, 09:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 969
Posted By plain82

Thank you for your time and patience, sir.

Thank you for your time and patience, sir.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-13-2002, 02:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,766
Posted By plain82

Yes, they do. I'm not sure of how much, but it...

Yes, they do. I'm not sure of how much, but it definitely is turned toward the driver.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-12-2002, 11:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 969
Posted By plain82

I was wondering what gears you installed. I've...

I was wondering what gears you installed. I've got 3.42 gears in the rearend and mine is off by 12 mph. I've got the red drive gear and a white driven gear. Oh, yeah, I've got an 88 T5 in my 82.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-12-2002, 10:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 969
Posted By plain82

Hey, Pukka, what gears does your tranny have?...

Hey, Pukka, what gears does your tranny have? Does your speedo read correctly? I have the same gears and my speedo is off by 12 MPH. It reads 77 MPH when I'm going 65.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-11-2002, 03:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 460
Posted By plain82

Sorry about that, folks. I usually just click my...

Sorry about that, folks. I usually just click my bookmark to get there.
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