Almost done after 10 years
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From: chattanooga,tn
Car: 85 z28
Engine: 355ci
Transmission: th400
Axle/Gears: 3.73
Almost done after 10 years
I has been a labor of obsessive compulsive disorder, tons of cash and even more time but I think I may have something to be proud of finally.
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http://picasaweb.google.com/MarcusDDennis/1985Z28Camaro
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...d-448a6be58b89
Opinions and comments?
http://picasaweb.google.com/MarcusDDennis/1985Z28Camaro
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...d-448a6be58b89
Last edited by funkdubie; Apr 4, 2008 at 08:22 PM. Reason: new link
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From: chattanooga,tn
Car: 85 z28
Engine: 355ci
Transmission: th400
Axle/Gears: 3.73
Re: Almost done after 10 years
well that sucks...i'll fix it then...just gimme a few minutes.
new link for non myspace members
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Car: 1988 IROC-Z
Engine: L98
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 3.27
Re: Almost done after 10 years
WOW! The paint is amazing. Looks like you could eat out of the engine bay...
Any interior shots? Also, are you keeping the draglites on it?
Any interior shots? Also, are you keeping the draglites on it?
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From: chattanooga,tn
Car: 85 z28
Engine: 355ci
Transmission: th400
Axle/Gears: 3.73
Re: Almost done after 10 years
i have some older interior shots that i'm not ready to post yet...not finished with dash and new autolite guages....the seats are triple orange and all black trim...i have new wheels and tires but no pics yet...i will take some this Sunday when the the weather is nice and post for all to see.
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Car: 92 Camaro RS, 72 Camaro SS
Engine: 305TBI, til it pukes
Transmission: Auto
Re: Almost done after 10 years
That's a beautiful looking car. Job well done! Didn't really seem like 10 years did it? Time flies, I'm sure the car will too!
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From: chattanooga,tn
Car: 85 z28
Engine: 355ci
Transmission: th400
Axle/Gears: 3.73
Re: Almost done after 10 years
they'll probably come off...i just have a sticker addiction..lol ....and i have nothing to go there so it looks empty.
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Car: 1987 Trans Am
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Re: Almost done after 10 years
looks awesome, I would have left the handles black though, just a pet peeve of mine.
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Re: Almost done after 10 years
i'm looking for an insert for the handles...either chevrolet or camaro...not sure which yet
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Car: 84 Z28
Engine: carb 305
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Axle/Gears: 3.73
Re: Almost done after 10 years
Amazing.. that paint looks beautiful, Do you have exterior pics with the engine in? I'd definatley be taking that to some shows!
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Re: Almost done after 10 years
The car looks great. Nice paint, and a simple, yet good looking engine. I like how you stayed away from using too much chrome under the hood.
I'm not a big fan of the seat covers. But hey, if you like them, have at it
I'm not a big fan of the seat covers. But hey, if you like them, have at it
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Car: 1984 Camaro Z28
Engine: L69 305 H.O.
Transmission: T-5
Axle/Gears: 3.73
Re: Almost done after 10 years
Where in the heck did you find the contour fabric? I've been looking for the blue contour fabric for years.
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Car: 92 RS(sold) 1989 IROC-Z
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: ones that turn
Re: Almost done after 10 years
looks great the only suggestion I have is to paint the headlight buckets black, but thats just my 2 cents otherwise great job
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Car: 1989 GTA
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Re: Almost done after 10 years
Very nice, lots of work I respect that, the only thing i have to complain about is the ZR1 wheels...they are overdone so much esp on camaros. Other than that fantastic car and a job well done!
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Car: '92 T/A WS6 Vert/1956 Chevy Nomad
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: 700r4 w/ Transgo Kit
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Re: Almost done after 10 years
Definitely an "A" for patience.
I like everything about it except the aforementioned door handles.
That has to be one of the nicest third-gens on the road now.
Don't you love the tread on those Kumho's? Mine look great.
I like everything about it except the aforementioned door handles.
That has to be one of the nicest third-gens on the road now.
Don't you love the tread on those Kumho's? Mine look great.
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Car: 1984 Camaro Z28
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Re: Almost done after 10 years
Funkdubie, can you tell us about the fabric on your seats. I say it's contour fabric from 83-85. I have never seen repro seat covers with the "Camaro" insignia. If they are by chance seat covers please post where you got them.
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From: chattanooga,tn
Car: 85 z28
Engine: 355ci
Transmission: th400
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Re: Almost done after 10 years
Definitely not seat covers...it is actual fabric I found at an upholstery shop in Chattanooga about 13 years ago.. here are some new pics too
http://picasaweb.google.com/MarcusDD...oByHarrisonBay
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love the tread, pretty sticky too..
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they are not zr1 wheels, bought them from hawks third gen, they resemble them though, they are hyperblack, very cool in the sunlight.
If anyone would care to donate a near perfect nose emblem to contribute to the project that would just tickle me pink........
http://picasaweb.google.com/MarcusDD...oByHarrisonBay
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love the tread, pretty sticky too..
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they are not zr1 wheels, bought them from hawks third gen, they resemble them though, they are hyperblack, very cool in the sunlight.
If anyone would care to donate a near perfect nose emblem to contribute to the project that would just tickle me pink........
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Car: 1985 Iroc-Z
Engine: 440LSX
Transmission: l460e
Axle/Gears: 3.55 Wavetrac
Re: Almost done after 10 years
While I don't have one to donate, you can get a brand new one at Modern Day Muscle. http://www.moderndaymuscle.com/exterior1?b=1
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Car: 1985 Sport Coupe
Engine: 3800 Series II Turbo
Transmission: 4th-gen WC T5
Axle/Gears: 3.27 BW Limited
Re: Almost done after 10 years
Wow that's clean man, I like the hugger orange. You don't seem many third-gens that color.
BTW, do you happen to have any more detailed pics of the gauge swap?
BTW, do you happen to have any more detailed pics of the gauge swap?
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Car: 85 z28
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Transmission: th400
Axle/Gears: 3.73
Re: Almost done after 10 years
Not really, I just used autometer ultralite's and cut a piece of plexiglass, painted the back of it black and cut the holes
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