just throwing an idea out there
#1
Supreme Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Baltimore, MD
Posts: 1,108
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
just throwing an idea out there
I am getting a 94 legend 2 door coupe with a 6 speed this summer which will become my daily driver. I am thinking about yanking my engine, pulling out the wiring, repainting the whole car(engine bay, door jambs, etc) hugger orange with black racing stripes that start at the front ground effect and stop at the winsheild, then start up on the trunklid and go all the way down the back bumper. also, replace the hood with a 3 inch cowl. if i do this it will prolly be about a year long project because i dont have alot of time, plus i want the car to not have one imperfection. what do you guys think?
#2
Supreme Member
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: winthrop harbor, il & plymouth, il
Posts: 2,308
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Car: 1986 camaro
Engine: 383 sbc
Transmission: th-400
Axle/Gears: 4th Gen 10 bolt/Detroit TrueTrac 4.
i think ur car looks kick but as it is. all nice and shiney wish my girl looked like that. oh no offense honey
#3
TGO Supporter
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 2,201
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: '86 T/A
Engine: 350/LT1 Intake
Transmission: 700R4 - Built
Axle/Gears: 4th gen 3.42
I think your current car is in pretty damn good condition. I would either, sell your car, and use the money to fund the new project with a car that needs a little TLC, or just do the engine work
#4
Supreme Member
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: Happy Valley, Oregon
Posts: 3,625
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I like your car the way it is, but if that is what YOU want, then do it. Orange is cool, but I'm not real crazy about the stripe idea. How much are you planning on spending in order not to have even one flaw (30K?? 50K??)? It gets very expensive very quickly, I know, and mine has flaws.
Last edited by Blue502; 02-21-2002 at 11:13 PM.
#6
Supreme Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Baltimore, MD
Posts: 1,108
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
actually, i was gonna do the body work myself with help from my uncle and his freind. they have both been in the business for 25 years. they are the ones who are gonna paint it also. then we are all gonna do the wetsanding and buffing process so i will basically only have to pay for materials and beer and food for the party they said i have to throw if they help me
#7
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: London, Ontario, CANADA
Posts: 2,358
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I think your car is perfect now... the only thing I would change is the hood... I'm not a fan of the daytona style hood. I would put on a 3" cowl, and call it good!
Trending Topics
#8
Supreme Member
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Someone owes me 10,000 posts
Posts: 7,164
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Car: 99 Formula
Engine: LS1
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 342
Only thing I might change would be the hood. The paint job looks perfect as it is, why waste the money. YOu got one beautiful car. I say get rid of the wheels, and sell them to me .
#9
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Orlando, Florida
Posts: 638
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 87' Firebird
Engine: 2.8L
Transmission: Standard
i agree w/ everyone else, your car is cool as hell, i love the color especially nice deep red.. i wish i knew what color that was when i was painting my car
if you are changing anything, i say go w/ the engine and the hood,
if you are changing anything, i say go w/ the engine and the hood,
#11
Member
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Northeast OH
Posts: 255
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: '91 Camaro RS
I have to agree with everyone else. Your car looks kicka$$ now. I would just change the hood to a 4" cowl induction. I was thinking of painting my '91 Camaro, Hugger Orange with '76 Vette yellow stripes. Something that screams for attention.
#12
Member
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Omaha, NE
Posts: 189
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 1992 Camaro RS
Engine: 406 SB
Transmission: TH350
Im gonna paint my 92 RS Hugger Orange someday after I get a new moter and suspension set under her. Don't put black stripes on Hugger Orange, they have to be white. Heritage or normal white stripes look real real nice on Hugger Orange. Just my opinion though, do what ever looks best in your eyes, thats why its your car.
Andrew
Andrew
#13
Supreme Member
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Olean NY USA
Posts: 1,648
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 1985 Camaro Z28/1989 Pontiac Trans Am GTA
Engine: 305 tpi/350tpi
Transmission: 700r4
cobrakiller you car is bad *** the way it is. Just do the engine work. Do you have any more pictures?
#14
Supreme Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Baltimore, MD
Posts: 1,108
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by 85maroz28
cobrakiller you car is bad *** the way it is. Just do the engine work. Do you have any more pictures?
cobrakiller you car is bad *** the way it is. Just do the engine work. Do you have any more pictures?
and one of the seats. i no there are some more somewhere ill look for them
#16
Supreme Member
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada
Posts: 1,391
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 1986 Camaro SC
Axle/Gears: 3.42
i'm actually in the process of getting my camaro painted Hugger Orange with black gfx and possibly heritage stripes. I don't like the look of the stripes that go down over the bumper covers, think it looks cheap and unclean,
Just my opinion though
Just my opinion though
#18
Member
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Plain City Ohio
Posts: 290
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 83 Z-28
Engine: LG4 305
Transmission: T-5
what kind of paint is that. that is exactly the color i want i have to repaint in about 3 weeks. please help me out. oh and if you do switch hoods you can hook me up with that one anyday.
#19
Supreme Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Baltimore, MD
Posts: 1,108
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
ummm...my body guy said that it is the stock red that came on them. it has a ton of clear on it, that might make it look a little deeper or something. i dont know
the name of the hood is "daytona turbo"
what do you guys think it will look like if i put some blisters in the hood as opposed to the louvres?
the name of the hood is "daytona turbo"
what do you guys think it will look like if i put some blisters in the hood as opposed to the louvres?
#20
Supreme Member
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: Happy Valley, Oregon
Posts: 3,625
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I think it would look like you've added a second layer to the hood, since it already has one step up with the cowl section, and the blisters would be a second step up. The louvers sit down in smooth. I like your hood just the way it is, it looks real nice on your car. Sounds like you are really itchin' to use out some new ideas. Why not just add another thirdgen to your collection, and mod it?
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post