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I just got home from picking this thing up. 1986 IROC-Z, 305 TPI, t-tops, overhead console, posi, 3.23 gears, 4 wheel disc brakes, and only 18,000 actual miles. I have seen the car twice at some car shows over the past few years, and fell in love with the car. I talked to the owner at a show a couple weeks ago, asked if he'd sell it, he threw out a number that I was more than happy with, and the rest is history lol. I'll get some better pics later on
Thanks fellas! I'm pretty stoked to have it. I sold my blue/gold IROC to the same dude in Los Angeles that bought my maroon convertible, and this is its replacement.
You are incredibly gifted at finding these prime examples. I have been keeping my eyes open for another one for my collection as completion of the one I have now is in sight. I might have better luck telling you what I am looking for and have you keep your eyes open for me!
You are incredibly gifted at finding these prime examples. I have been keeping my eyes open for another one for my collection as completion of the one I have now is in sight. I might have better luck telling you what I am looking for and have you keep your eyes open for me!
Awesome car for sure! I have to ask the question though. Why sell later model 350 car for the earlier 305 car? I know the miles are much lower, but I would think you would get more enjoyment out of a 65K car that could drive and enjoy without worrying about every mile you put on it. I totally get the desire for extremely low mileage examples, but I find that the ones with a little more mileage are more enjoyable. Just curious, both cars are beautiful and could not go wrong with either one. Maybe I am partial to the Beechwood interior.....
Awesome car for sure! I have to ask the question though. Why sell later model 350 car for the earlier 305 car? I know the miles are much lower, but I would think you would get more enjoyment out of a 65K car that could drive and enjoy without worrying about every mile you put on it. I totally get the desire for extremely low mileage examples, but I find that the ones with a little more mileage are more enjoyable. Just curious, both cars are beautiful and could not go wrong with either one. Maybe I am partial to the Beechwood interior.....
Thanks! And to answer your question, I actually had the 89 fixed up nice enough that I didn't really want to drive it a whole lot, either, lol. I'm thinking I'm going to get my black, 5.7 TPI, 1987 running and maybe just use that for a fun car to enjoy. Just get the interior all cleaned up and mint, and get the drive train up to 100%, and just leave all the patina.
Also, I bought the 86 for the exact same amount that I got out of the 89, so i figured it was a good upgrade with zero out of pocket expense.
You will probably make a killing down the road on this 86 simply because of its pristine condition and the big IROC sticker down the side of the car. Great addition!
Thanks! And to answer your question, I actually had the 89 fixed up nice enough that I didn't really want to drive it a whole lot, either, lol. I'm thinking I'm going to get my black, 5.7 TPI, 1987 running and maybe just use that for a fun car to enjoy. Just get the interior all cleaned up and mint, and get the drive train up to 100%, and just leave all the patina.
Also, I bought the 86 for the exact same amount that I got out of the 89, so i figured it was a good upgrade with zero out of pocket expense.
I understand exactly what you are saying. Doing the same thing with one of mine! If you can end up with Zero out of pocket, I would say you did really good. Those super low mileage cars pull some really good money!
How is the 87 going? I had not seen an update with that one in a while. My 87 is definitely my driver too..
How is the 87 going? I had not seen an update with that one in a while. My 87 is definitely my driver too..
I hauled the 87 out to my brother's farm where he has a hoist in his shop. That's all the farther I've gotten with it. But, I'm going to get rolling on it pretty quick to get it running and driving. I thought the engine was stuck, but it was the smog pump that was locked up, so that was great to figure out. The engine is nice and free. Shouldn't take a whole lot to get it to run. I have some new parts for it already
Me neither. I thought the '85s were lighter blue and the '86-'90 were the same.
I always thought it was the same blue from 86-90 as well. But the paint codes are different. My 89 looks dark blue in person....WAY darker than a 1985....but it's quite a bit lighter than the 1986.
Great looking ‘86! Always loved the blue Irocs. You and ray jr have a knack for finding pristine examples, or a diamond in the rough! As others have mentioned, if I were in the market I’d have you hunt one down for me! Look forward to future posts Darin.
Beautiful!!! ....good for you! ....you're gonna have to stop titling your threads "found another low mile car". I almost didn't check it as I just assumed it was an older thread!!!!
I actually had the 89 fixed up nice enough that I didn't really want to drive it a whole lot, either, lol.
That's why I sold my 89. Some people aren't bothered by that, but you and I...and many others....I guess it's an OCD thing! LOL
I'm anxious to get the car back...I took it to the exhaust shop that I like, and had them make new tail pipes like they made for my 89 that have the same slash cut that look exactly like factory. I guess I just like the hidden look of stock exhaust. I don't need to see big, chrome Flowmaster tips. I'll post some pics when I get it back
The 89 left today..... I sure put a TON of blood, sweat and tears into that car. But, I'm glad that I had the opportunity to save the car.....and I know that it's going to a great home. She will share a garage with my old 88, G92, 5 speed convertible.
I took it to the exhaust shop that I like, and had them make new tail pipes like they made for my 89 that have the same slash cut that look exactly like factory. I guess I just like the hidden look of stock exhaust. I don't need to see big, chrome Flowmaster tips. I'll post some pics when I get it back
While I have no problem with any number of aftermarket tail pipes and tips, I think I most prefer a stock-style tail pipe. My head was 100% not in the game when I allowed the original muffler with tail pipes to be tossed into a dumpster. I should have saved those pipes as patterns for a local shop to make some for me. But you know what they say about hind sight....
Wow that’s one clean ride. 18,000 miles……you should take it to a Chevy dealer. You might have some of the techs tearing up. And some who won’t know where to plug in the scanner.
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I bought a new GM radiator overflow tank a few weeks ago, and finally got around to installing it tonight. MUCH better
Anyone know a good way to clean up the original one? It's filthy on the inside
Seal off the overflow tube and fill it with a Simple Green and water solution. Let it soak, maybe overnight. Get one of those long skinny wheel brushes that you can bend and scrub the corners through the fill opening.
Seal off the overflow tube and fill it with a Simple Green and water solution. Let it soak, maybe overnight. Get one of those long skinny wheel brushes that you can bend and scrub the corners through the fill opening.
