I have a 1987 IROC-Z fully-restored 87...its a 20th Anniversary car...updated to 87 305 TPI rebuilt at 0.20, auto...frame ties, limited slip & rear disc added....I was told it was built in the plant, but have been unable to verify. My painter told me it had the original rivots for the front fender extensions (which were used early)

 

Adding a picture of the powertrain....near-perfect match to original installation

 

Thats a beautiful car.....

 

Thank you. I had the car taken down almost to the point there wasn't a single screw in place. It also had the underside touched up. It has no rust on the floorboards. I have contemplated selling it but can't seem to get solid data on it.

 

The best convertible(s) in my opinion will forever be Fatal88's and ******. Though I dont think either have been active on this board in a VERY long time. Those two, along with Steve Vidal, have always been the inspiration for my Camaro.

http://pics.sonarun.com/Fatal88/ - Drool

 

Hell ya. FATAL88s car is who inspire me to do a complete 4thGen swap in one of my cars.

 

Same here.

 

What ever happened to Fatal?

 

You all have some beautiful cars. Just got mine back on the road after a six year slumber. Still needs to be finished. But this is it for now.

 

I spoke with him way back in the day and he was getting into 4th gens exclusively I think. If I recall correctly that "thirdgen" is actually a 4th gen front clip.

 

Took this today in the English sunshine-

 

Nice Car... I like the Black Windshield paint... Looks good.

Your steering wheel is on the wrong side!!! For England.



John

 

Hey John, it sure is. Makes getting into car parks with barriers and overtaking interesting.

Also very funny when cruising with my dog in the passenger side as most people think he's driving

 

Bump.. anybody have new pic's. I might soon. Looking to pick up these rims in a few days.
fronts are 19x8.5 and rears are 19x9.5


Plan is to refinish them in black with leaving a polished lip.

 

set up a vote, I will vote for BlueZ's

 

where did you get that roll bar? I have been looking for one for quite a while!!

 

There are no vert specific ones. Your gonna either have to do it yourself if you can measure cut and weld. Or find a local fab shop and have them do it.

Here are some of my old car for ideas.
http://www.cecoatings.com/images/Car...20vert%20pics/
http://www.cecoatings.com/images/Car...t%20pics/Cage/

 

Thanks I appreciate that.

There was a vote in one of the Car of the Month deals this year, Mr. IROC-Z won that friendly competition.

 

Here's a few I took a few weeks back. Car needs a wash and wax.... bad.

 

that is cool. I am a metal bending fool hence the user name TIN BENDER. look at this creation of mine http://www.flickr.com/photos/tinbender59/3133142759 see if you can find what is different than stock. I am working out the details of using a t-top roof and sail panels to make a sport bar, like the mid 90's Cutlas convertibles had. I will do a conception photo chop of it, see what y'all think. here is the cutlas

 

Just completed a ground off. Has new 0.020 305 TPI. Auto w/ limited slip & rear disc. Frame ties. Time to sell and start another!

 

thats awesome.

Hawks use to have that style bar.

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/conv...light-bar.html

Ive considered a way to do it with 2 main hoops. Then sheetmetal rolled for top and under it. tig it all. smooth it all up. Then cover with either alcanta for a nice look or paint it.

I love sheetmetal work. did alot of airframe stuff for cessna. almost went to work in the nascar body world but got better offers in the aviation field.

Check these out. http://www.cecoatings.com/images/CarStuff/92Z/Targatop/
I was gonna keep it targe top but picked up a totalled vert for parts.
That vert you looked at 1st was originally a T-Top car. Then Targa , Then vert.

 

the targa looked pretty good. wouldn't mind doing that to my IROC, but i think i've been convinced to put it back to stock-ish and restore it.

 

I love my vert. but I kinda wish I still had the targa . Looks awesome with the cage and complete 4thGen Interior.

 

you guys got some beautiful verts i must say. hope one day i can get mine finished ...

 

I'd still say Ed Hamburger of SLP, Street Legal Performance, IIRC, a killer article on his earliest 3rd gen Firehawk....convertible!??! Sorry if my memory has gotten a bit more muddy on details

 

Have any more pictures of the predator kit? Looks interesting.

 

Funny, when I first saw your pics, I thought 'Panhandle' and lo and behold it was

 

yeah man, it's kind of a unique place. One of these days when and if we ever have another meetup in the area, we'll have to get up or something.

 

BTW Da Spudro- damn fine looking ride you have there!
Did you ever come to an "Orig. Gulf Coast Third Gen." meet in Pcola?

 

Thanks

I've met up with a few guys from Pensacola on our way out to Mobil for a meet, but never been to any of the Pensacola meets. Never really know when there going on... or they don't happen often enough I notice.

 

Here is mine

 

 

work in progress..

 

Heres mine , It's nice , But theres a bunch here i like alot better.

 

Hi Guys.......New to the Site........Luv It.....Very Informative.....Looking to spend some time and $$ on my New To Me Ride !......

 

Love the Black Z's .... I want one.

Anybody selling ?

 

Okay, I am just starting out......I am looking for the bracket for the convertible top to lock into when it is up. Mine needs to be replaced. When I got the car the person I purchased it from has it rigged up and I am trying to put the car back to rights. I have a good base to start from but I am just starting out and need some good ideas of where to begin for parts please.

 

To the contrary:

http://autoweldchassis.com/rbc.ivnu
http://www.ioportracing.com/Merchant...ry_Code=AP7150

 

anyone know what size tires might be on the iroc rims?

 

I'll see your bet on the 442 convertible and the 1 of none GSX convertible and raise you a 1 of 4 surviving, 72 455HO 4spd convertible that happens to be the only one in driving condition and the one built with the highest number of options - 35 total!

 

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/whee...eels-saga.html

 

Ive seen those but dont like where the rear bars go. and for that price you can have a local shop custom bend you a setup. (If you can weld your good to go)

 

I DO HANDS DOWN!!!

 

check out my sig

 

ME! lol!

 

nice empty sig there....

very nice fire-chicken you have there.

 

Here is mine. 1989 Iroc convertible.

 

Add this one to your list my man!
1988 MOM Iroc Z28 Convertible
Unfortunately it's for sale at this very moment... but my loss will be somebody's sweet gain.

 

this sig