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Old 02-12-2004, 09:19 AM
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part out or sell whole?? worth it or not? some good RPOs

I got this car as a parts car and i was just going to pull some parts for my other 88 Iroc, but the more i look at the car, the more i think about selling it, maybe someone would want it as a whole.

what are RPO indicates the vinyl/cloth combo seats? yr1/ys1? european?
what is E7Z?? any ideas?
would people get all worked up if i stripped this car? lol
and finally... is this car anything special?

AM9 : SEAT, RR, SPLIT, BACK, FLDG
AR9 : SEAT, FRT BKT, EUROPEAN STYLE, PASS A DRIVER RECL
AU3 : LOCK CONTROL, SIDE DR, ELEC
A01 : WINDOW, TINTED, ALL SHADED, W/S
A31 : WINDOW, POWER OPERATED, SIDE
A90 : LOCK CONTROL, RR COMPT LID, REM CONT ELEC RELEASE
B18 : ORNAMENTATION, INTR, DELUX
B34 : COVERING, FRT FLOOR MATS CARPETED INSERT
B35 : COVERING, REAR, FLOOR MATS CARPETED INSERT
B48 : TRIM EQUIPMENT, LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
B6Q : DECAL PACKAGE, 02
B84 : ORNAMENTATION, EXTR MLDG, B0DY SIDE
CD4 : WIPER SYSTEM WINDSHIELD, PULSE
C60 : HVAC SYSTEM, AIR CONDITIONER FRT MAN CONTROLS
D34 : MIRROR, VISOR VANITY
D35 : MIRROR, OUTSIDE REAR VIEW
D7J : GEAR, SPEEDO DRIVEN
D80 : SPOILER, RR END PNL
D88 : DECAL, STRIPE, SPORT
E5Z : SPEEDOMETER ADAPTER (DELETE)
Unable to locate code E7Z in our database!
E9Z : SPEEDOMETER KEY (DELETE)
FE2 : SUSPENSION SYSTEM, RIDE HANDLING
GM3 : AXLE REAR, 3.45 RATIO
G80 : AXLE POSITRACTION, LIMITED SLIP
G92 : AXLE REAR RATIO, PERFORMANCE
J65 : BRAKE SYSTEM, PWR, FRT & RR DISC
KC4 : COOLING SYSTEM, ENG OIL
K34 : CRUISE CONTROL, AUT0MATIC, ELECTRONIC
K68 : GENERATOR,105 AMP
LB9 : ENGINE, GAS, 8 CYL, 5.0L, TPI, HO
MK6 : TRANSMISSION, MAN 5 SPD, B0RG WARNER, 2.95 1ST, O/D
MM5 : MERCHANDISED TRANS, MAN 5 SPD PROVISIONS
NA5 : EMISSION SYSTEM, FEDERAL, TIER O
NP5 : STEERING WHEEL, LEATHER WRAPPED
N33 : STEERING COLUMN, TILT TYPE
N65 : WHEEL & TIRE,SPARE, SPACE SAVER, STEEL
N96 : WHEEL, 16 X 8, CAST ALUMINUM
PB4 : LOCK CONTROL, WHEEL
QDZ : TIRE ALL, P245/50VR16/N BL R/PE ST TL HW4
TR9 : LAMP, GROUP
T93 : LAMP, TAIL & STOP, SPECIAL
T96 : LAMP, FOG
UA1 : BATTERY, HEAVY DUTY
UM6 : RADIO, AM/FM STEREO, SEEK/SCAN, AUTO REV CASS,
UQ1 : RADIO PROVISIONS, FOR STEREO
U25 : LAMP, INTR, RR COMPT, COURTESY
U26 : LAMP, INTR, ENG COMPT, COURTESY
U29 : LAMP, INTR I/P, COURTESY
U75 : ANTENNA, POWER, RADIO
U79 : SPEAKER SYSTEM, 4, DUAL FRT COAX, DUAL EXT RGE PKG
VAN : ASSEMBLY PLANT, VAN NUYS, CA
V73 : ANTENNA, FIXED
WW4 : APPEARANCE PACKAGE, AERO #4
W62 : ORNAMENTATION, AERO PACKAGE
YR1 : SEAT,FRT CUSTOM
YS1 : SEAT,RR CUST
YT1 : BUILD UP DR & QTR
Z28 : MERCHANDISED PKG, SPECIAL PERFORMANCE
1AZ : Order Modification, Orders Sold (or: CUSTOMER ORDERED VEHICLE)
1SB : OPTION PACKAGE 02
15P : WHEEL COLOR SILVER METALLIC (91)
19Q : MOLDING COLOR (BLACK)
41U : PRIMARY COLOR, EXTERIOR, BLACK
6ZW : SPRING, COMPUTER SELECTED, FRONT, LEFT HAND
7ZW : SPRING, COMPUTER SELECTED, FRONT, RIGHT HAND
8NL : COMPUTER SELECTED REAR LEFTHAND SPRING
81A : STRIPE COLOR, ACCENT, TWO TONE, RED/BLACK (91)
821 : INTERIOR TRIM (DARK MEDIUM GRAY)
822 : TRIM COMBINATION, LEATHER, MED DK GRAY (2} (91)
829 : SEAT BELT COLOR, MED DK GRAY (91)
9NL : SPRING, COMPUTER SELECTED, REAR, RIGHT HAND

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Car: 87 IROC-Z
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: automatic
Axle/Gears: 3.23
It's got a good drive train, the TPI 305 wit a 5 speed and G92. I'd see if someone would buy it whole and fix it.

How bad a shape is in?
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its decent. needs paint, as u can see was repainted blue, needs hood, fender, and drivers seat cover, i just did a starter and i have to mess with a few sensors(MAF i think) to get it to run perfect.... If i sell it, it'll include all the body parts with it, maybe i'll even paint it, who knows
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Sell it whole to someone who could appreciated it and fix it up, we're losing too many of these cars already.

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im now pretty sure i'll be selling it whole, I wanted the tpi setup, 5spd, and rear. those would be going into my other 88 IROC im restoring (convertible). If i dont part it, ill just need enough cash for the car to cover a good tranny and complete TPI setup...
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Car: Bright Red 91 GTA
Engine: CARBED LT4
Transmission: MK6
and its a HARDTOP CAR!!!!...VERY few of those were made..

i dunno why it was repainted blue, although its a nice color...they look better in black though
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Car: 1989 Camaro IROC-Z
Engine: L98 350 TPI
Transmission: Built TH-700 R4 (Vilgilante 2800)
Axle/Gears: 9 bolt w/ PBR's
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Sell it whole to someone who could appreciated it and fix it up, we're losing too many of these cars already.
YES!!! Thats my response to everyone that considers parting out a beloved thirdgen.

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I see NJ plates. IF you end up parting it i would be intrested in the rims and body kit including front end and rear bumper. I am in north NJ Morris County. My e-mail is Whiz_15@lycos.com. If intrested contact me.
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I bought this car as nothing special $500, and just planned to use a few thing but when i started going over the car and saw all the good options, i decided to get it running and see from there. If my old boss doesnt want it, hes looking at it tomorrow, then im going to put it on ebay. Ive parted out a few 3rd gens so far, about 15. most were basket cases or wrecks so i didnt feel bad, if they are nice, i try to get the running again and sell them complete, and even with the parts i get from stripping them i sell the at very reasonable prices to help out other 3rd gen owners, Ive even given away odd and end parts from time to time just to make a little room in my garage

87 CamLT...i doubt i'm going to part it, but i will be selling parts from my 88 iroc convertible in the next few weeks, which i'm updating to 92 style body, It has nice front and rear bumpers and full ground effects, I also have 2 other rear bumpers from irocs, a couple of doors, interiors, hoods, etc.
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E-mail me. I would like to see the pices. I am working on a tight budget and would like any info on attaching pices my self. Thanks.
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Engine: 305/383
Transmission: WC T5
Axle/Gears: 3:42
Any rust? Looks pretty clean looking... I'd say sell it. Yes, you could part it for more than you could sell it for... but how could you live with yourself? You better just let me handle it
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only rust is where paint scratched/flaked away from when it was painted blue, no rot. Its actually on ebay right now.

87CamLT, im still working on getting those pics together for u, most parts are still buried in snow or under tarps.
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