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Old Oct 28, 2003 | 03:34 PM
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From: Nanaimo, BC, Canada. (West Coast)
Car: 1988 Camaro IROC
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.27 9 bolt posi (non 1le)
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Hey everyone, I was just wondering how much to expect to pay for a few items for my Camaro

Center consol (Not the whole thing just where the auto shifter goes and the ashtray)
And the arm rest piece that opens to the storage area

New Gages, except the Speedo
Complete seats, front, back, back flip down
Headliner, T-Tops

If i can find some good stuff at a junker, how much am I looking here?
Also please specify if you mean US or CDN dollars
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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 01:03 AM
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Car: 85 Trans Am TPI
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i would definately check a junk yard first, you can find awsome deals if you look. My brother got a whole door for a fiero (window, mirror, etc.) and a BUNCH of interior parts for his car at a junk yard for less than $50.
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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 08:16 AM
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Originally posted by Fivespeed85
i would definately check a junk yard first, you can find awsome deals if you look. My brother got a whole door for a fiero (window, mirror, etc.) and a BUNCH of interior parts for his car at a junk yard for less than $50.
Check the prices first. Most of the items you quoted you'd be better off getting in a junk yard, but unless you're getting a SUPER deal, I'd try Hawks, or Third Gen Resources for the gauges, or try aftermarket.

Most yards won't put any guarantee on electrical items, so if you buy them and they don't work, you're out however much you paid for them. At least if you buy a used cluster off Hawks or Third Gen Resources, they can guarantee its working order.

Mathius
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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 09:31 AM
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Car: 1989 Firebird
Engine: LB8 (2.8L V6)
Transmission: MD8 (Auto)
If you want to buy brand new, you can check out Hawks. Of course, it will be more expensive than something used (no duh, eh?).

As far as junk yard items go, I got a set of brand new looking glass t-tops (with good weatherstripping) from a junk yard - $40 USD. I thought it was a sweet deal.

And, I got a covered headliner/ sail panels / visors for $15 USD for the lot.

When you go, just ask yourself 'Do I think this is too much for something that is used, that I had to pull myself?' 'Is the condition worth the price?'

Also, you can check eBay.
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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 10:44 PM
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Car: 1991 Chevy Camaro RS
Engine: 283
Transmission: 700r4 Auto
if your place is anything like here,you will never find what you are looking for at a boneyard cuz places around here never get in any camaros or firebirds....worth a try though

my center console lid (the armrest as you have it) was around $100 including s/h from third gen resource

personally,if it was me,about the gauges i would buy them all new,that way you know that they SHOULD work,i got mine (oil,volt,temp)from summit for about $100 i think,not sure-too long ago-lol
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