Auto Detailing and Appearance Share tips and tricks on how to make your Third Gen shine! Get opinions on products or how something tasteful looks on your Chevrolet Camaro or Pontiac Firebird.

Last Ride of summer

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 1, 2019 | 04:50 PM
  #1  
mooses8801's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
5 Year Member
 
Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 28
Likes: 4
From: Newfoundland
Car: 92 Z28 Convertible 25th Anniversary
Engine: 5.0 LB9
Transmission: 5 speed
Last Ride of summer

One last ride. It's that time up here in cold Newfoundland Canada to put a blanket on the ole baby and put her to sleep for the winter.



Reply
Old Oct 1, 2019 | 05:51 PM
  #2  
Roblaza's Avatar
Junior Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jul 2016
Posts: 77
Likes: 13
Re: Last Ride of summer

Beautiful car, beautiful backdrops. My family is also from Newfoundland, but we're in Ontario now. I'd love to get back that way sometime. I miss it.
Reply
Old Oct 1, 2019 | 07:12 PM
  #3  
mooses8801's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
5 Year Member
 
Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 28
Likes: 4
From: Newfoundland
Car: 92 Z28 Convertible 25th Anniversary
Engine: 5.0 LB9
Transmission: 5 speed
Re: Last Ride of summer

Thanks, wasn't a great summer weather wise but managed to get a trip up to the northern peninsula and Grose morne . Moose hunting season now!!
Reply
Old Oct 5, 2019 | 07:16 AM
  #4  
vinny R's Avatar
Supreme Member
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 1,765
Likes: 286
From: Florida
Car: 1991 Z28
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3:42 Auburn
Re: Last Ride of summer

Very nice vert! What spoiler is that on the car? it looks nice, doesn't stick up too far and I see you just left the original deck spoiler on...interesting.
Reply
Old Oct 5, 2019 | 08:51 AM
  #5  
88IROCvertZ's Avatar
Supreme Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 2,406
Likes: 193
From: New England
Car: 1988 IROC Z Convertible
Engine: 305 TPI (LB9)
Transmission: 700 R4
Axle/Gears: G80 GU2
Re: Last Ride of summer

Nice car! That spoiler does stand out.. The roll bar looks nice too...

Nice pics!
Reply
Old Oct 5, 2019 | 10:52 AM
  #6  
Tootie Pang's Avatar
Supreme Member
15 Year Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,972
Likes: 127
From: Los Angeles
Car: 1989 IROC Convertible
Engine: 350 TPI L98
Transmission: WC T5
Axle/Gears: 3.42
Re: Last Ride of summer

Great look. What scenery! Must be awesome each year to roll it out at the start of summer.


Last edited by Tootie Pang; Oct 5, 2019 at 02:29 PM.
Reply
Old Oct 5, 2019 | 05:23 PM
  #7  
mooses8801's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
5 Year Member
 
Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 28
Likes: 4
From: Newfoundland
Car: 92 Z28 Convertible 25th Anniversary
Engine: 5.0 LB9
Transmission: 5 speed
Re: Last Ride of summer

Up here in the cold environment there are”t many thirdgens around to gather parts from. Mustangs are everywhere so I thought maybe a mustang spoiler will work. With a little fabrication and resin to modify the mounts. 3/8 ready rod drilled Four holes and you”re done. The spoiler falling off issue is solved in the process. I agree the big spoiler is quite large.
Reply
Old Oct 5, 2019 | 05:33 PM
  #8  
mooses8801's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
5 Year Member
 
Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 28
Likes: 4
From: Newfoundland
Car: 92 Z28 Convertible 25th Anniversary
Engine: 5.0 LB9
Transmission: 5 speed
Re: Last Ride of summer

The area is the great northern peninsula in the province of Newfoundland. About 4 hrs drive from gander where All the aircraft landed during 911. I was in the Air Force then taking care of security during the chaos. It”s a real nice drive through the mountains and coast line. My wife has a sister in Orange County and we come down to your nick of the woods every April to get some sun after our long winters.
Reply
Old Oct 5, 2019 | 08:21 PM
  #9  
Bow_Tied's Avatar
Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 378
Likes: 17
From: Ontario, Canada
Car: 1987 IROC-Z
Engine: L98 5.7L
Transmission: MD8 700R4
Axle/Gears: G80 GW6 3.27:1
Re: Last Ride of summer

Looking great! And Hi! from Ontario.
I was out for a 450km (280mile) rip today but won't be many more days before it's cold here too. It was 4C (39F) last night, That's not cold but headed in that direction.
Reply
Old Oct 5, 2019 | 09:37 PM
  #10  
vinny R's Avatar
Supreme Member
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 1,765
Likes: 286
From: Florida
Car: 1991 Z28
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3:42 Auburn
Re: Last Ride of summer

What you talkin bout Willis? 39 is cold in my neck of the woods, down right freezing!
Reply
Old Oct 6, 2019 | 11:01 AM
  #11  
Bow_Tied's Avatar
Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 378
Likes: 17
From: Ontario, Canada
Car: 1987 IROC-Z
Engine: L98 5.7L
Transmission: MD8 700R4
Axle/Gears: G80 GW6 3.27:1
Re: Last Ride of summer

Well Arnold, you must live south of me. For me, it's really cold when it's -20C (-4F) or lower because that's block heater territory. My wife might say -10 (14) though, she doesn't like the cold much.
Reply
Old Oct 7, 2019 | 09:21 AM
  #12  
kenferrell's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 28
Likes: 5
From: Ontario, Canada
Car: 1985 T/A
Engine: 5.0L
Transmission: Manual
Axle/Gears: 3.27
Re: Last Ride of summer

Originally Posted by Bow_Tied
Well Arnold, you must live south of me. For me, it's really cold when it's -20C (-4F) or lower because that's block heater territory. My wife might say -10 (14) though, she doesn't like the cold much.
HA! I work at at Mine in the Arctic Circle were its its -50C or -60C during January/February coming back home to -20C is like a tropical island for me!! LOL. surprisingly during Summer (August) we saw 15C-18C degrees on the positive side.



Reply
Old Oct 7, 2019 | 09:23 AM
  #13  
kenferrell's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 28
Likes: 5
From: Ontario, Canada
Car: 1985 T/A
Engine: 5.0L
Transmission: Manual
Axle/Gears: 3.27
Re: Last Ride of summer

Very nice Car BTW! One day I hope my T/A will look this good
Reply
Old Oct 7, 2019 | 09:34 AM
  #14  
dmccain's Avatar
Supreme Member
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 4,553
Likes: 806
From: South Ms
Car: 89 Firebird
Engine: 355 TBI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 10 Bolt.Posi-3.73s
Re: Last Ride of summer

Man its just getting cool enough to enjoy riding with the tops out down here in Ms. This week will be the first wk we've had below 90deg!
Reply
Old Oct 7, 2019 | 10:09 AM
  #15  
88IROCvertZ's Avatar
Supreme Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 2,406
Likes: 193
From: New England
Car: 1988 IROC Z Convertible
Engine: 305 TPI (LB9)
Transmission: 700 R4
Axle/Gears: G80 GU2
Re: Last Ride of summer

We just got into the 40F so I had to take the Vette to Cars and Coffee this weekend.. Back to 70F today though... gotta love New England!

I can do 55F-90F with the top down. (12C-32C) Outside of that it gets a little uncomfortable.
Reply
Old Oct 7, 2019 | 12:43 PM
  #16  
dmccain's Avatar
Supreme Member
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 4,553
Likes: 806
From: South Ms
Car: 89 Firebird
Engine: 355 TBI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 10 Bolt.Posi-3.73s
Re: Last Ride of summer

When it gets up to 85 deg I run the A/C!!!
Reply
Old Oct 7, 2019 | 01:40 PM
  #17  
88IROCvertZ's Avatar
Supreme Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 2,406
Likes: 193
From: New England
Car: 1988 IROC Z Convertible
Engine: 305 TPI (LB9)
Transmission: 700 R4
Axle/Gears: G80 GU2
Re: Last Ride of summer

Originally Posted by dmccain
When it gets up to 85 deg I run the A/C!!!
Yeah... It’s not bad 85 degrees if you’re moving with the top down, but stuck in traffic in the sun is tough... The 90s are really tough with the top down... My A/C isn’t great... Need to find some R12
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
gt4373
North East Region
1
Jun 3, 2017 02:51 PM
gt4373
North East Region
1
May 18, 2017 10:51 AM
Revanmann
NW Indiana and South Chicago Suburb
60
Jun 9, 2016 09:42 PM
Daytona_83
Auto Detailing and Appearance
11
Sep 21, 2010 06:10 PM
DeathZ
Pacific Northwest Region
22
Oct 6, 2001 12:04 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:53 PM.