Body General body information and techniques for restoration, repairs, and modifications.

got my 83 back from paint

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 2, 2016 | 04:36 PM
  #1  
tartagliaz28's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
10 Year Member
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 101
Likes: 1
From: upstate NY
Car: 2013 ZL1 convertible
Engine: 6.2 supercharged
Transmission: 6l90e
got my 83 back from paint

Finally got my z28 painted. How do you like it without the silver ground effects? Looks a lot better one color too me. Also got my nitrous switches finished off.
Attached Thumbnails got my 83 back from paint-20160602_164426.jpg   got my 83 back from paint-20160602_164441.jpg   got my 83 back from paint-20160602_164731.jpg   got my 83 back from paint-20160602_164743.jpg   got my 83 back from paint-20160602_164456.jpg  

Reply
Old Jun 2, 2016 | 05:52 PM
  #2  
steve87ta's Avatar
Member
15 Year Member
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 283
Likes: 0
From: Minnesota
Car: 1969 firebird, 1986 Trans Am,
Engine: 461,305TB
Transmission: T-10,700r4
Axle/Gears: 3.55,2.73
Re: got my 83 back from paint

Looks nice!
Reply
Old Jun 2, 2016 | 07:18 PM
  #3  
NotMark's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: May 2016
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
Car: 1986 Camaro Iroc-Z28
Engine: L31 Vortec Carb Swapped
Transmission: 700R4
Re: got my 83 back from paint

That switch board looks awesome there! Did you make that yourself?
Reply
Old Jun 2, 2016 | 07:39 PM
  #4  
tartagliaz28's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
10 Year Member
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 101
Likes: 1
From: upstate NY
Car: 2013 ZL1 convertible
Engine: 6.2 supercharged
Transmission: 6l90e
Re: got my 83 back from paint

Originally Posted by steve87ta
Looks nice!
Thanks
Reply
Old Jun 2, 2016 | 07:39 PM
  #5  
tartagliaz28's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
10 Year Member
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 101
Likes: 1
From: upstate NY
Car: 2013 ZL1 convertible
Engine: 6.2 supercharged
Transmission: 6l90e
Re: got my 83 back from paint

Originally Posted by NotMark
That switch board looks awesome there! Did you make that yourself?
Got it off a guy on ebay
Reply
Old Jun 2, 2016 | 09:40 PM
  #6  
kentadel's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
Car: 1984 Firebird SE
Re: got my 83 back from paint

Looks great!
Reply
Old Jun 3, 2016 | 07:14 AM
  #7  
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: got my 83 back from paint

Car looks really good!
Reply
Old Jun 3, 2016 | 07:28 AM
  #8  
tartagliaz28's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
10 Year Member
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 101
Likes: 1
From: upstate NY
Car: 2013 ZL1 convertible
Engine: 6.2 supercharged
Transmission: 6l90e
Re: got my 83 back from paint

Originally Posted by dmccain
Car looks really good!
Thanks dm. Now I have to put my zr1 rims on. Also redid my headliner in black Suede.
Reply
Old Jun 3, 2016 | 08:15 AM
  #9  
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: got my 83 back from paint

The red brake calibers look great peeking out there too
Reply
Old Jun 3, 2016 | 08:20 AM
  #10  
tartagliaz28's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
10 Year Member
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 101
Likes: 1
From: upstate NY
Car: 2013 ZL1 convertible
Engine: 6.2 supercharged
Transmission: 6l90e
Re: got my 83 back from paint

Originally Posted by dmccain
The red brake calibers look great peeking out there too
Got to paint the rear caliper to match this weekend, before the new rims go on
Reply
Old Jun 3, 2016 | 08:55 PM
  #11  
seiplentz's Avatar
Member
20 Year Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 445
Likes: 6
From: Delco pa
Car: 85 Z28
Engine: GMPP 350 HSR
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 4th gen 3.42 Posi LS1
Re: got my 83 back from paint

Looks great man!!!
Reply
Old Jun 11, 2016 | 03:05 PM
  #12  
tartagliaz28's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
10 Year Member
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 101
Likes: 1
From: upstate NY
Car: 2013 ZL1 convertible
Engine: 6.2 supercharged
Transmission: 6l90e
Re: got my 83 back from paint

Put the new wheels on her. 17x9.5 zr1 275-40-17 on all corners.
Attached Thumbnails got my 83 back from paint-20160611_155656.jpg  
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
cky8
Exterior Parts Wanted
3
Jun 1, 2016 03:16 PM
Pillsbry10
Body
17
May 28, 2016 03:09 PM
RockinRandall
Tech / General Engine
1
May 28, 2016 12:13 PM
RDPrime
Suspension and Chassis
4
May 28, 2016 10:29 AM
Ezrider83
Body
5
May 10, 2016 03:10 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:26 PM.