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Old Jul 19, 2013 | 08:36 PM
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Sad Sight - 87 Z28 (non-IROC) Convertible In Boneyard

1987 Z28, non-B4Z. Had a small engine fire, and must have been totaled by the insurance company. Odometer sad 18K, I would guess it to be 218K, as there is extensive rust around the windshield and on the decklid. RPO T96 makes this the first 85-87 non-IROC that I have ever seen that has fogs.

I pulled a bunch of stuff, to keep as spare for my red RS. I could not get the front belts because I did not have a large enough hex bit (even though I brought my 80 pack of odd bits ), and the trunklid had a bunch of rust; so much so that I left it with the car.

VIN - 1G1FP3IH9HN155360
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Old Jul 19, 2013 | 08:37 PM
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Re: Sad Sight - 87 Z28 (non-IROC) In Boneyard

A few more of the car
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Old Jul 19, 2013 | 08:38 PM
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Trunklid, where the third brakelight would sit
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Old Jul 19, 2013 | 08:42 PM
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Last one for now. I have never ripped my carpet out to reveal the custom mods that ASC did to these poor cars. This it the passenger side, looking at the rear of the car from near the passenger side, with no tonneau or trunklid. I think the grey sheetmetal in the middle is some sort of aluminum soffit. It reminds me of the stuff we used to sell at a hardware store I worked at 20 years ago. No rust on any of it.
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Old Aug 6, 2013 | 07:38 PM
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Posting for the first time in over five years (at least). Scott, are you out there? Most of you newcomers don't know me but I used to moderate both the Convertible and History forums here. I KNOW my third gens since I was buying them new in the 80s.

I own probably the rarest regular production third gen Camaro ever produced. A 1987 Z28 convertible with a 305 TPI / 5-speed. I bought it off the original owner in 1994. It is fully optioned (RPO 1SC) and yes, it has fog lamps. I have the original window sticker. The only option is does not have is a power antenna.

Enough for now.

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Old Aug 6, 2013 | 08:05 PM
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Re: Sad Sight - 87 Z28 (non-IROC) Convertible In Boneyard

HOLY CRAP!!!!! Willie posted!!! I think I soiled my drawers!

Welcome back, Willie. Hopefully we'll see more posts from you.
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Old Aug 9, 2013 | 12:48 AM
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Re: Sad Sight - 87 Z28 (non-IROC) Convertible In Boneyard

This car could be saved!
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Old Aug 9, 2013 | 06:33 AM
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Re: Sad Sight - 87 Z28 (non-IROC) Convertible In Boneyard

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This car could be saved!
No it could not. Once a car makes it to a Maryland boneyard, it's a death sentence. The yards must report the VIN to the state, and the car can not be re-sold. I've tried multiple times in the past, even from small local yards.
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Old Aug 11, 2013 | 11:31 AM
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Re: Sad Sight - 87 Z28 (non-IROC) Convertible In Boneyard

Thats AWESOME to see Willie in on it again!! Hope he continues to post,he is the GODFATHER of 87' verts!!
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Old Sep 23, 2013 | 10:20 PM
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Re: Sad Sight - 87 Z28 (non-IROC) Convertible In Boneyard

Here's a one for ya ...
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Old Sep 24, 2013 | 06:56 AM
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Re: Sad Sight - 87 Z28 (non-IROC) Convertible In Boneyard

Does that car have the 20th anniversary map bag
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Old Sep 24, 2013 | 10:33 AM
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Re: Sad Sight - 87 Z28 (non-IROC) Convertible In Boneyard

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Here's a one for ya ...
Man I think you need to go back and grab those spears on the door tops that meet the rear of the doors.

Those are really rare from what I have seen, and I know there is other members looking for those in addition to the map pockets. Might be a chance to help another member and make a buck or two.
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Old Sep 24, 2013 | 09:07 PM
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Re: Sad Sight - 87 Z28 (non-IROC) Convertible In Boneyard

Dont know where this car is, found pic on the web, going to see a vert parts car soon for my wish list of stuff ... I will look for the door spears.
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Old Sep 25, 2013 | 11:51 AM
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Re: Sad Sight - 87 Z28 (non-IROC) Convertible In Boneyard

They should be saved if possible. They look pretty straight and the rust can be cut out and repaired. But they are verts and rare verts at that and a strong effort by a thirdgen member in the area should be made to purchase them and get the rest of us to find parts to help restore them.
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Old Sep 25, 2013 | 01:10 PM
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Re: Sad Sight - 87 Z28 (non-IROC) Convertible In Boneyard

Originally Posted by Jersey89GTA
Dont know where this car is, found pic on the web, going to see a vert parts car soon for my wish list of stuff ... I will look for the door spears.
I'm still looking for a passenger upper window seal (seals top of the glass) in case you find one Let me know
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Old Sep 25, 2013 | 04:47 PM
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Re: Sad Sight - 87 Z28 (non-IROC) Convertible In Boneyard

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They should be saved if possible. They look pretty straight and the rust can be cut out and repaired. But they are verts and rare verts at that and a strong effort by a thirdgen member in the area should be made to purchase them and get the rest of us to find parts to help restore them.
Getting parts to "help" others restore these cars is a total folly. Nobody is giving parts away, yet every buyer seems to think you got the parts for nothing. So that's what they offer you as a "fair price"; less than what you paid. The small, cheap parts go quick, and you are left to sit on the larger parts.

As far as the door spears, or whatever they are called, they are apparently not that desireable. I cant get $130 for the set that I yanked off of the car featured in the first post in this thread.

If you don't mind sitting on your parts for a while, it's probably worthwhile to stock up on the rare parts when you see them. If you are looking to turn a quick buck, it's likely not gonna happen, even with the "rare" vert parts.
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Old Sep 25, 2013 | 05:02 PM
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I assume that is attached to the soft top ? I will look.
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Old Jan 23, 2014 | 10:45 PM
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Re: Sad Sight - 87 Z28 (non-IROC) Convertible In Boneyard

Originally Posted by Willie
Posting for the first time in over five years (at least). Scott, are you out there? Most of you newcomers don't know me but I used to moderate both the Convertible and History forums here. I KNOW my third gens since I was buying them new in the 80s.

I own probably the rarest regular production third gen Camaro ever produced. A 1987 Z28 convertible with a 305 TPI / 5-speed. I bought it off the original owner in 1994. It is fully optioned (RPO 1SC) and yes, it has fog lamps. I have the original window sticker. The only option is does not have is a power antenna.

Enough for now.
I don't know if " two by the sea" knows how rare this car is, I mean for willie to come out of the closet and post again, Come ON !!!

Can you get more pictures of the interior and engine ???? Please.
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Old Jan 24, 2014 | 06:31 AM
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Re: Sad Sight - 87 Z28 (non-IROC) Convertible In Boneyard

Originally Posted by cheesehomer
I don't know if " two by the sea" knows how rare this car is, I mean for willie to come out of the closet and post again, Come ON !!!

Can you get more pictures of the interior and engine ???? Please.

Of course I know how rare it is. That's why I started a thread about it. The car is long gone now. I was just at the yard earlier this week.
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Old Jan 24, 2014 | 01:58 PM
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Re: Sad Sight - 87 Z28 (non-IROC) Convertible In Boneyard

Back when I was bone yarding I have ended up with three console clocks, three overhead consoles (one hardtop) and some bose stuff. Didn't pay a lot for it and have done some swapping with some other stuff for some brake bolts, interior screws etc. I used to have a complete 92 Bose system in black but someone stole it, my pancake compressor and some other stuff.
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Old Feb 20, 2014 | 12:02 PM
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Re: Sad Sight - 87 Z28 (non-IROC) Convertible In Boneyard

Originally Posted by two-if-by-sea
No it could not. Once a car makes it to a Maryland boneyard, it's a death sentence. The yards must report the VIN to the state, and the car can not be re-sold. I've tried multiple times in the past, even from small local yards.
Yeah, that sux. I've tried to recover a couple salvagable cars I've found in yards in the Baltimore area over the years, no dice though. Stripped, scrapped and crushed.

Originally Posted by Jersey89GTA
Here's a one for ya ...
I feel like someone on here is actually restoring that car? I've seen that pic before...
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Old Apr 22, 2014 | 02:56 PM
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two-if-by-sea we've talked before just wondering if you might know where i can get my hands on a convertible light bar thanks any help is greatly appreciated.
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