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Forum: Body
07-11-2010, 07:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 402
Posted By townaj

Paint store?

Ok I'm painting my Camaro finally. Having decided on Luxo Blue, I can't find any stores that sell it ,except for one selling it for $115 a QUART! Thats way too much. Anybody know of an online store...
Forum: Body
06-16-2010, 09:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,859
Posted By townaj

Re: Spray gun from Harbor Freight

Yeah I've seen the brush on and roll on stuff. The only problem is I plan on using something thats kinda metallic, so I don't think the flakes would lay right. Plus I want to learn how to paint...
Forum: South Central Region
06-15-2010, 02:17 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 308
Posted By townaj

Body people near San Antonio

Anyone around the san antonio area that would be willing to help me paint my car? Its gonna be my first time painting, so I need all the help I can get. Thanks
Forum: Body
06-14-2010, 11:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,859
Posted By townaj

Re: Spray gun from Harbor Freight

Yeah its the person that determines how good it comes out usually. I'm worried about the prep, since that is the main factor. I'm not sure I can get it smooth enough. Especially since I've never...
Forum: Body
06-14-2010, 10:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,859
Posted By townaj

Re: Spray gun from Harbor Freight

Hmm ok...I'll look into the gravity feeds then. I'm probably only doing this once. If it turns out ok I may start doing other things, but I'll buy something decent when the time comes. This is just...
Forum: Body
06-14-2010, 10:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,859
Posted By townaj

Re: Spray gun from Harbor Freight

Yeah I looked at your thread a while back, nice work! I also like your hood, I was making the same style for my camaro, but left it as a cowl. Its all warped to hell so I may end up scrapping it. Idk...
Forum: Body
06-14-2010, 09:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,859
Posted By townaj

Re: Spray gun from Harbor Freight

Ok I'll make sure I get the warranty. It comes with a 1.4 tip. I heard 1.8 for some primers so I'm not sure. Mostly I just want to know if the type of gun will work. I've never seen any with the...
Forum: Body
06-14-2010, 09:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,859
Posted By townaj

Spray gun from Harbor Freight

Ok so I was looking at spray guns at Harbor Freight and I don't know if the #93305 gun will work. Heres the link. http://www.harborfreight.com/professional-hvlp-spray-gun-kit-93305.html

If you...
Forum: Fabrication
05-31-2010, 09:08 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,454
Posted By townaj

Re: Making louvers functional

No problem. I think cutting the stock louvers would be cleaner looking. I just didn't have the balls to try and do that lol. Post up results of what you do!
Forum: Fabrication
05-31-2010, 08:15 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,454
Posted By townaj

Re: Making louvers functional

The stuff around the edge is the same stuff they put on the edges of car doors so they don't ding another car when you open them. Thats probably not a good explanation but idk how else to say it lol....
Forum: Fabrication
05-31-2010, 10:20 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,454
Posted By townaj

Re: Making louvers functional

If you decide to make them, I'll be glad to share my experiences. Its not hard, just time consuming.
Forum: Exhaust
04-26-2010, 08:36 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 18,041
Posted By townaj

Re: Building my own true duals

:lmao: Thats the best one I've heard in a while lol. Well thats good news I like your setup it looks really really clean. I think I'm gonna have to jack your idea-if you don't mind lol. I tried to 3...
Forum: Exhaust
04-26-2010, 07:17 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 18,041
Posted By townaj

Re: Building my own true duals

Think theres enough room to run 3 inch pipe then go to 2.5 over the axle? Since the exhaust cools and slows down I wanted to keep the velocity up. Thanks
Forum: Fabrication
04-17-2010, 09:16 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 20,159
Posted By townaj

Re: Attempting to Fabricate Japanese hood for Camaro!!!!!!

Looks awesome! You beat me to it! I started on mine today, but I'm doing it a little different. I got it sanded down to the primer and the top cuts for the main cowl are done. Tomorrow I'll cut the...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
04-05-2010, 06:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 891
Posted By townaj

Re: T5 Bellhousing

I found one thanks!
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-04-2010, 10:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,190
Posted By townaj

Re: T5 Torque Arm mount

I was going to do that originally but I don't think I can make it strong enough since the mount has to come so far back. So I don't know.
Forum: Fabrication
04-04-2010, 10:25 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,454
Posted By townaj

Re: Making louvers functional

I lived in washington state (rain almost all year) for two years with my car louvers like this. It was never garage kept and I drove in the rain constantly. No problems what so ever. Even with the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-31-2010, 10:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,190
Posted By townaj

T5 Torque Arm mount

Can somebody get me a pic and maybe dimensions of the torque arm mount for the t5 tranny? I need the one that mounts to the tranny. I've been searching for the past week and haven't found anything...
Forum: Fabrication
03-31-2010, 05:30 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,454
Posted By townaj

Re: Making louvers functional

Yup thats the one! Wow my car has changed soo much since I bought it. I still have the louvers though and they work great. I lost a TON of underhood heat. And you can see the heat waves radiating out...
Forum: Fabrication
03-29-2010, 11:12 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,454
Posted By townaj

Re: Making louvers functional

I made mine functional too, but I completely fabbed a pair from aluminum. I bet if you searched under my name you'd find the thread pretty easy since I don't post much.
Forum: South Central Region
02-27-2010, 01:16 PM
Replies: 520
Views: 22,795
Posted By townaj

Re: san antonio thirdgeners

Thats basically how mine is but i don't have dumps. It ends with the glasspacks right under the rear foot pans. Its really fricking loud though. Are you using mufflers or what? Because I need to find...
Forum: South Central Region
02-26-2010, 08:00 PM
Replies: 520
Views: 22,795
Posted By townaj

Re: san antonio thirdgeners

Hmmm...what size pipe is he running? I have 3 inch right now and its too big to route anywhere reasonable lol. I looked into running mine like that but I wasn't sure I could get them over the axle...
Forum: South Central Region
02-26-2010, 01:17 PM
Replies: 520
Views: 22,795
Posted By townaj

Re: san antonio thirdgeners

Well I don't know anything about bleeding a clutch otherwise I'd offer to help. Sorry
Forum: South Central Region
02-26-2010, 10:17 AM
Replies: 520
Views: 22,795
Posted By townaj

Re: san antonio thirdgeners

Im near S.A. also. About 20 minutes south. But I'm really interested in the 3" true dual setup you guys have. I tried running mine but failed miserably so now I just have it dumping before the axle....
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
02-20-2010, 07:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 891
Posted By townaj

T5 Bellhousing

Need a t5 bellhousing for a v8. Let me know if you have one and the price.
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
02-14-2010, 10:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 473
Posted By townaj

Re: 85 camaro 5 speed shift plate

Ok thanks. My zipcode is 78121
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
02-13-2010, 11:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 473
Posted By townaj

Re: 85 camaro 5 speed shift plate

Ok cool I'll take em. Pm me your paypal and what not. Thanks!
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
02-11-2010, 10:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 473
Posted By townaj

85 camaro 5 speed shift plate

I need the plastic shift plate for the console. Its going into a 85 camaro with a t5. Also need the pedal assembly. Let me know watcha got and how much. Thanks
Forum: South Central Region
02-01-2010, 08:48 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 731
Posted By townaj

Re: wanted: Trans

Oh ok cool. I didn't know whether or not it was needed for some mechanical reason. Anybody got any pedals i can have?
Forum: South Central Region
01-31-2010, 08:22 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 731
Posted By townaj

Re: wanted: Trans

Ok so I have 2 bellhousings. What is the deal with the bellhousings tilting the tranny? Is this necessary? What does it do? Thanks for all your help guys it really helps
Forum: South Central Region
01-17-2010, 07:03 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 731
Posted By townaj

Re: wanted: Trans

I was thinking about fabbing up a relocation bracket myself. But I probably don't need to. Just gives me something to do lol. I think I may be getting another trans tomorrow. For free. Gonna go look...
Forum: South Central Region
01-16-2010, 10:05 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 731
Posted By townaj

Re: wanted: Trans

Oh. I just thought I read somewhere that it would mess up the tail housing or something. Idk lol.
Forum: South Central Region
01-16-2010, 08:37 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 731
Posted By townaj

Re: wanted: Trans

Ok sweet. One less thing I have to get. But I want to move the torque arm mount off the trans. Cus isn't that a good idea? My motor is a two piece rear main. But thanks anyway
Forum: South Central Region
01-15-2010, 11:02 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 731
Posted By townaj

Re: wanted: Trans

Lol ok good thats what i was hoping to hear. I picked it up today so we'll see how long it takes to collect the rest of the parts. If any of you have something i could use let me know. I still need...
Forum: South Central Region
01-15-2010, 11:40 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 731
Posted By townaj

Re: wanted: Trans

Hmm ok. Thats good news. I'm going to pick up the trans in a couple hours. We'll see how long this thing lasts. How hard are they to rebuild?
Forum: South Central Region
01-14-2010, 11:05 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 731
Posted By townaj

Re: wanted: Trans

Im just gonna run a stock clutch. And my tires don't grip for nothin. But its just gonna see street duty right now. And I'm not gonna be screwin aroun at all. Takin it real easy until i can find a...
Forum: South Central Region
01-14-2010, 08:06 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 731
Posted By townaj

Re: wanted: Trans

Well I just got back from looking at the trans. So now I gotta decide. Still not sure. Thanks for your guys advice though. Any advice on how to strengthen the t5?
Forum: South Central Region
01-13-2010, 08:46 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 731
Posted By townaj

Re: wanted: Trans

Well thats good news. I called a guy on an 86 t5 and he said the same thing. I got the camaros and firebirds confused. I thought they all went digital in 86. So I found a freshly rebuilt one for 650...
Forum: South Central Region
01-13-2010, 01:01 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 731
Posted By townaj

Re: wanted: Trans

Yeah I agree new is better than used. But still thats a lot. If I could find a cheap 5 speed I want to do that then save for something better. But all the t5s I have seen are 86 or later. I need 85...
Forum: South Central Region
01-12-2010, 09:24 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 731
Posted By townaj

Re: wanted: Trans

Really? I didn't know that. I guess I'll have to check them out. I haven't heard much about them though. Any info?
Forum: South Central Region
01-12-2010, 08:52 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 731
Posted By townaj

Re: wanted: Trans

Thats eventually my goal. I just need to get it on the road NOW. I don't have the money for the t56 swap. It'll cost at least 2 grand. I was gonna go t5 then step up once I have some income.
Forum: South Central Region
01-11-2010, 08:34 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 731
Posted By townaj

wanted: Trans

Ok I'm in desperate need of a tranny to put behind a 383 in my 85 z28. A T5 would have to be from an 85 or older. If its a T56 I'll buy the flywheel and converter box, but not for a T5. I'm on a...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-02-2010, 10:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,985
Posted By townaj

Re: 700r4 Lockup switch

I tested all the lights as I was ripping stuff out so they are still good. Fuel pump is mechanical so thats fine. Forgot to check the alternator. But it did fine on the test drive. Only issue was the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-02-2010, 10:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,985
Posted By townaj

Re: 700r4 Lockup switch

I'm still worried I took out too much. Oh well, time will tell i suppose.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-02-2010, 09:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,985
Posted By townaj

Re: 700r4 Lockup switch

I actually don't have many wires. Just the ones for the headlights, starter, dizzy, and alternator. Plus the battery cables. I also took out the terminals that were bolted to the firewall on the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-02-2010, 09:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,985
Posted By townaj

Re: 700r4 Lockup switch

Oh ok. Its probably better I left it alone then. I had to shorten a lot of the wires that I was keeping. GM wasn't very efficient with their use of wires.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-02-2010, 09:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,985
Posted By townaj

Re: 700r4 Lockup switch

Thats another thing-I got a little carried away so now my heater doesn't work. But I blew a fuse so that might be it. I didn't mess with the harness on the drivers side. I didn't know what I needed...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-02-2010, 09:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,985
Posted By townaj

Re: 700r4 Lockup switch

Mine was just rebuilt but its already taking a dump. Its just so hard to stay out of the throttle. I put in a whole new dash I got from one of the junkyards around here so I figured I might as well...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-02-2010, 09:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,985
Posted By townaj

Re: 700r4 Lockup switch

Yes it does, but I didn't want to spend much on this tranny. At least not if i don't have to. I have it behind a 383 and its remaining life is getting shorter and shorter :burnout:. I am going to be...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-02-2010, 08:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,985
Posted By townaj

700r4 Lockup switch

Ok so I completely removed the ECM from my 85 Camaro and threw it out in the cold. So now my TC doesn't lockup like it used to, since the ECM isn't running the show. So...how can I wire a toggle...
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