Hey everyone, ive read a ton the last two months on TGO but this is first time i posted. last week i got an 87 z28 from a local shop here in town i traded a golf cart for it haha. it's 99% all there the only things missing is ttop bag and rear z28 emblem. the car is rough, i guess it had been sitting in a field for bout 4 years i was told, ttops leaked and headliner is ruined. seats and carpet seem fine just extremely dirty! i am planning on possibly fixing it up butn im not sure if its worth the time. as far as i can see the body has no rust spots that have ate through just a little surface rust on top where paint faded. im not sure yet if it runs due to starter being seized. hope to find out sometime this week/weekend. if you hasve any ideas just let me know. i will try to get some good pictures of it as soon as it dries up here. im paralyzed so getting out this time of year sucks! lol.

 

Well, looks like you got some work. Its deffinatly worth getting it driving. There will most likley be more problems with it the deeper you work on it. I would start with replacing the starter and battery. Look into the tranny fluid and see if it smells burnt or discolored. (should be bright red...). Also check the antifreeze, see if it looks clean and bright, make sure theres not discoloration due to oil.

 

i have checked the antifreeze when i got it appeared bright green, have a new starter but i have to rely on friends and my dad to help me work on things. transmission oil i havent checked yet. will try to asap. engine oil it looked good didnt seem to have antifreeze in it or any unwanted metal fragments.

 

Don't forget to get rid of the old gas & get fresh in!! ( if there's any left )

Old varish for gas doesn't play well with fuel pump, injectors, filter.
Keep us informed & Good Luck!!

 

the old glass it suprisingly decent besides the windshield which is busted in a corner! there will deffinately be some new gas in her with an injector cleaner!!

 

i read it wrong thought u said "glass" instead of "gas" haha should read slower!

 

sounds well worth fixing up-it's an '87 z28
thirds are great stock,just stupendious when properly
modified

 

that will have to come later on, i wish could be now. but will remain stock 305 tpi for awhile.

 

!!
Hope you get it running soon!!
Have fun while you learn!!
Good luck!!

 

Thanks man I'm excited. Got a bunch of body parts for it earlier tonight pretty stoked to get started on it

 

sounds cool, id love to see some pics!

 

I'm gonna get some as soon as possible.. Like I said being in a wheelchair and the weather like it was today mmakes it hard for me to go out where it's at. But I'm gonna get them! Lol maybe tomorrow after school

 

hell yes it's worth fixing up. On another subject it looks like you are unsure how to change a starter (and probably other things on the car). It sounds like this isn't your daily driver, so go to wal mart and get a socket set and a set of metric wrenches and learn to do it yourself. You already have the greatest tool in front of you a person could have, the internet and especially this website. Parts are generally pretty cheap for these cars and someday when you need a starter in your daily driver you will be able to save some money there so this car might be invaluable down the road for you with all you learn from it. Keep us updated it sounds like a fun car.

 

I do know how to change the starter.. I rebuilt my first engine when I was 11. I'm highly mechanically inclined. I raced outdoor mx nationals for 3 years and did all my engine work myself at age 13 up. I can't work on stuff by myself though now. If u read all the post u would see I'm paralyzed. It's all good though I will be sure to keep updated though!!

 

Any third gen is worth fixing up! Cant wait for them pics!

 

shhh your gonna be surprised how rough she is! Has a solid body with dents here and there! And the paint whewww but it will be good

 

Yea from what you say it is worth it. I saved cars from a crusher that was way worse than yours prob is. Many call me a fool some call me ridiculous. Some people just dont understand. (family) Good thing my wife does.

 

lol you should see the camaro I just rescued... We can compare lol go here

http://picasaweb.google.com/hauser.abbott/1989Camaro#

 

Oh I'm so sorry I thought I read the whole post but missed the last part. In any case have fun with this car you will love it and again I'm sorry.

 

It's always worth someone's time to bring back another Camaro to road worthy standards. Keep up the work.
From one 87 Z28 owner, to another!!

Man, have you got your work cut out for you! But so awesome to see another being rescued rather than being torn down for scrap metal. Always a pleasure to hear of fellow "maro rescuers"
Keep up the work, and fill us in on when the tear down restoration begins!

 

Lol I've been AAALLL over the forums trying to solve all these blasted electrical problems.

This will definitely be a 'tear down' and restore project, from top to bottom, everything besides the engine and tranny is basically ruined

 

idk man mine is bad although my electrical is fine... will try to get pics later this evening!

 

its no big deal, im already in love with it!

 

I'm leaving work in bout 20 mins. will go home and get pictures of the car! give me bout 1-1^1/2 hour

 

im gettin them

 

 

 

 

looks like you got some work to do. I'd definitely say go for it and keep us all posted on your progress

 

sure do. going to pick up another maro this weekend will try to get pics of it

 

Well I will say this...it definitely makes me appreciate my car. lol. It sucks that the tops leaked, you really need to check the floor pans for rust, if theres bad rust in there you may as well part it out and scrap it, unless you have some damn good welding skills.

 

the pans are solid. first thing we checked!

 

hey thought i'd let everyone know im goin to look at another car this weekend, i havent seen it. my dad has, said body looked good, he couldnt tell if it was a z28 or rs cause it's sitting along a fence row across a pasture, so i will try to get some pics friday when we go. stay tuned

 

Well I am new to this forum, but I say its worth a shot.. If you could see what I am starting with you would think you have a gem... I picked up a rolling 88 IROC for 300, with no motor, tranny, or interior. But it has a great body and all the ground effects are perfect and bumpers. I use to ride in an 87 IROC of my friends in high school and always wanted one of my own, and being a father of 6 kids its hard to spend alot of money, so she's going to take a long time for me to get her how I want her, so don't give up bro. take care....

 

the only problem your gonna have is the ttops leaking they are a little bit of a pain. i bought new seals for mine and it didnt keep them from leaking... )= but gtood luck you got a great project car best of luck

 

you bought new seals and still leaked? might have put them in wrong, and maybe type of adhesive you used also. i know you should not put your ttops on for atlest 12 hrs for the adhesive to fully dry and it will give you a better surface area applied to the glass, therefore preventing leaks better.