I have a 1986 IROC-Z, which has been an ongoing project for 2 years. Now it's the time for me to get motivated and get it shaped up like my first '86 IROC (pristine, original condition). After I wrecked my first IROC, this one came along for $700. The interior is in great condition, but unfortunatly the car was previously in a fender bender, and the front was replaced. I believe it was just the urathane pieces, hood, and fender that were replaced... because, I can tell no damage or repair to the "framing" those pieces bolt on to.
The hood has proper spacing to the fenders and nose, but my problem is the fenders, and how they come together with the ground effects. Do these fender's look correct for a IROC-Z? I was under the impression the only fender's for thirdgen that were diff., were 91-92 fenders. So what can I do, to get the ground effect and fender to meet flush?

BTW, yes I am ashamed of how dirty my car is

 

Pic of Driver Side

 

Pic of Passenger Side

 

The entire car....Paint is rough I know...but I thought I got a good deal for $700!

 

Pic of the entire car....Paint is rough I know...but I thought I got a good deal for $700!

 

take off the Z28 badges on the rocker panel and there is 2 screws and try and tighten them up becuz thats what it looks like.

 

Yes I realize what your saying...but should the fender sit flush with the GFX w/o screwing it down first? Maybe I should stick a 4ft. level down the side of the GFX and see if it's straight (which it should be). If I screw it down as it is, it will bow the end (badge area) of the GFX in towards the fender. I'm trying to avoid this. Do you think the fender is just improperly aligned? If so, how do I correct this, or is it correctable?

BTW, the passenger side could probably be gotten away with by screwing it down "as is", but the driver side is the main concern. It requires some effort to push it into the fender.

 

hmm im not sure about the fenders but also the screws should be about 2 inchs long and maybe someone was in a rush to put the fenders and gfx on and maybe they used different screws and maybe thats y u cant tightne done the drivers side much more. but thats the only thing i can think of. im not to sure about the fenders i have messed around with fenders at all yet so i dont want to tell u something and have something screw up over there.

 

does it run? for 700$ thats awesome. most thirdgens need new paint neways!

 

When I bought it it ran rough, and it wouldn't accelerate...kinda' like the car didn't know anything beyond 1/4 throttle. The guy said he was tired of hunting the problem down, and no one he took it to could fix it!?!? $700 he says... Interesting enough, so I bought it and had a tune up done and the fuel pump replaced by Good Year auto service (I've known the shop manager since I was little). They had the racks and could do it faster and easier than I could. Thats all it was. It was running good.
Now it is running way rich and won't pass e-check...but it's ok, my interface should be here tomarrow to link it up with my laptop and run Craig Moates software. Here's a pic of the interior attached....yes it's dirty too (believe me, I used to keep it emaculate), but I haven't really driven it since spring (besides when I drove it here when I moved in June). However I start it and let it run about once a week or so....I have an interesting story of how I came across this car, if anyone wants to hear it...LoL

 

Here is how you can correct you fender fit problem;

Remove the Z28 badges, and the two attaching screws behind them.

Clean all of the debris from between the fender and ground effects.

Now loosen the fender attaching bolts at the very bottom of the fender. The bottom of the fender should now relax, and you will be able to adjust it into the position you desire.

Reinstall the two screws that attach the ground effects to the fender. You may need to drill new holes for the screws into the fender.

Thanx,ANDYZ28

 

I never thought about doing that! With only the little bit of distance it needs pulled out on the driver side, it may be alright do what you said, without it causing the fender to appear warped at the bottom...thanks for the insight ANDYZ28.

 

I wish T/A gfx were that easy to remove.