1985 Iroc Complete build
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Re: 1985 Iroc Complete build
Another day filled with wire brushing and painting
Spent a few hours trying to get the control arm bushings out with a ball joint press before giving up. I decided to take it to a shop when my energy suspension bushings arrive.
Painted the sway bar to match the rear one
Stock wonderbar
Painted my brand new front calipers as well
Re-assembly will start as soon as my control arm bushings arrive.
Spent a few hours trying to get the control arm bushings out with a ball joint press before giving up. I decided to take it to a shop when my energy suspension bushings arrive.
Painted the sway bar to match the rear one
Stock wonderbar
Painted my brand new front calipers as well
Re-assembly will start as soon as my control arm bushings arrive.
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Re: 1985 Iroc Complete build
Ended up getting some help from a friend and used the ball joint press to remove and install my new energy suspension control arm bushings. Took 3 hours and destroyed the fresh coat of paint on them but it's done, ball joints and all. Unfortunately i'm traveling for the holidays and wont get to work on my baby till after christmas.
I will never try to remove factory control arm bushings again.... I will pay a shop with the correct press.
I will never try to remove factory control arm bushings again.... I will pay a shop with the correct press.
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Re: 1985 Iroc Complete build
Today's update:
Full front suspension and steering done
All new:
KYB Struts w/boots
Moog springs
Moog sway bar bushings
Energy suspension control arm bushings
Moog strut mounts
Dorman brake hoses
Ball joint and steering kit from 1A Auto
(idler arm, lower ball joint, tie rods, center link, sway bar linkage)
Tomorrow i finish up with brake and rotors.
Full front suspension and steering done
All new:
KYB Struts w/boots
Moog springs
Moog sway bar bushings
Energy suspension control arm bushings
Moog strut mounts
Dorman brake hoses
Ball joint and steering kit from 1A Auto
(idler arm, lower ball joint, tie rods, center link, sway bar linkage)
Tomorrow i finish up with brake and rotors.
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Re: 1985 Iroc Complete build
Installed new brakes, hoses, and new calipers today
The old owner actually did an upgrade and had slotted drilled rotors that are in perfect shape!! Not one grove.
The rotor isnt spinning very well, the brake pads are rubbing... is this normal?
Do they fix themselves when i bleed the brakes and start pumping the caliper?
The old owner actually did an upgrade and had slotted drilled rotors that are in perfect shape!! Not one grove.
The rotor isnt spinning very well, the brake pads are rubbing... is this normal?
Do they fix themselves when i bleed the brakes and start pumping the caliper?
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Does anyone know of a good company to send a caliper into for a rebuild?
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Well i sent in my rear left caliper to get rebuilt in Chicago.
Here my vendor review i started:
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/afte...aliper-co.html
When I get it back ill bleed the brakes then get the car to the driveway so i can pressure wash the engine bay before i paint.
Here my vendor review i started:
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/afte...aliper-co.html
When I get it back ill bleed the brakes then get the car to the driveway so i can pressure wash the engine bay before i paint.
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Ok guys i need some advice with what color to paint these wheels.
The gold is in good shape, so i was thinking about leaving the gold as is. Then painting the raw aluminum satin black.
The car is going to be repainted when i finally get her running and she'll be victory red and have gloss black racing stripes.
Any pictures of this done or any ideas are welcome. Please and thank you.
The wheels are already prepped just waiting on a final decision.
The gold is in good shape, so i was thinking about leaving the gold as is. Then painting the raw aluminum satin black.
The car is going to be repainted when i finally get her running and she'll be victory red and have gloss black racing stripes.
Any pictures of this done or any ideas are welcome. Please and thank you.
The wheels are already prepped just waiting on a final decision.
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Re: 1985 Iroc Complete build
Maybe just paint the gold black or something I think it'll just clash to much with that paint job too many colors
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edit: i agree though that i should replace the gold with black but i dont want to destroy the factory gold color... you know what i mean?
ps: how about i just leave the stripes on the spokes gold and the rest black?
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Yea I think it'll look great with gold strips instead to compliment the wheels and interior just my opinion. Were you thinking full length strips or hood to trunk?
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Yea that's a better look have you considered gold strips? If u have to have them at all. My iroc is blue with gold decals interior and wheels also I love the gold ascents it seems like every one I see has grey or black. I plan on keeping the color scheme just updating the wheels (something gold) and engine (ls hopefully this summer)
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Yea that's a better look have you considered gold strips? If u have to have them at all. My iroc is blue with gold decals interior and wheels also I love the gold ascents it seems like every one I see has grey or black. I plan on keeping the color scheme just updating the wheels (something gold) and engine (ls hopefully this summer)
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Lol ok you have a point there, didn't even cross my mind but the gold decals wouldn't be bad either I like the look of the louvers, vents, what ever on the hood so I think strips would just make them look out of place and bad
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Well im going to paint them tomorrow hopefully and ill post pictures!!
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3m painters tape. Take your time masking and it should turn out fine.
Just my opinion, I'd leave them aluminum/gold and clear them.
Just my opinion, I'd leave them aluminum/gold and clear them.
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Re: 1985 Iroc Complete build
Car needs to be black with gold ground effects and gold stripes and those would fit perfect
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I think I finally decided on my engine. 350 vortec from herb. 325hp roller long block for 2k. Can't wait for that tax refund.
Oh i also finally did the title transfer on the camaro its finally mine haha.
Would have sucked if it came back stolen since i did get the title from someone who never had it transferred to them....
ps. if anyone sees a good deal on a used vortec tpi manifold pls lmk.
Oh i also finally did the title transfer on the camaro its finally mine haha.
Would have sucked if it came back stolen since i did get the title from someone who never had it transferred to them....
ps. if anyone sees a good deal on a used vortec tpi manifold pls lmk.
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Ok update time:
I'll have the money needed for my motor at the end of March
But.... I think im going to use that money on this 89 Toyota pickup...
http://fortmyers.craigslist.org/lee/cto/4301855904.html
I still havent decided but I think im going to get the truck instead.
I negotiated the owner down to a much more fair price.
I'll have the money needed for my motor at the end of March
But.... I think im going to use that money on this 89 Toyota pickup...
http://fortmyers.craigslist.org/lee/cto/4301855904.html
I still havent decided but I think im going to get the truck instead.
I negotiated the owner down to a much more fair price.
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well im picking up a used 305 from a 92 camaro tomorrow. Not the motor i wanted but ill use it for now. Prepare for plenty of pics tomorrow.
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look at all that room when nothing else in in there lol. drop your headers in now LOL
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Haha yup first things im adding are headers, plugs, and timing chain.
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Alright tranny is installed and now im getting my engine harness all figured out.
I dropped my engine harness off at tpi parts's shop
http://www.ebay.com/usr/tpi_parts
He is in cape coral FL which was only 45 minutes from me.
I will write up a vendor review.
I dropped my engine harness off at tpi parts's shop
http://www.ebay.com/usr/tpi_parts
He is in cape coral FL which was only 45 minutes from me.
I will write up a vendor review.
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looking great!
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Thanks man hopefully ill actually get to drive a thirdgen for the first time soon haha.
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What brand/part # trans/torque arm mounts are those? Also what part # are the 2 round trans mount/crossmember pieces?
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looks good. I forgot what the factory trans crossmember looked like i've had the Spohn one so long
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Everytime I watch one of these threads it makes me want to build another one! But.. then I think about all the $$ I sank into my thirdgens over the years and I come back to my senses
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Torque arm mount 3.1111r
http://www.ebay.com/itm/310897729737...84.m1497.l2649
Round trans mount
http://www.ebay.com/itm/191143928550...84.m1497.l2649
Thanks everyone for the compliments helps me keep on progressing.
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Toque arm is in.
Drive shaft is also in.
PITA lots of hammer motivation even with a nicely sanded slip yoke and greasing.
Replaced the u joint to the rear end. Had no idea how to do the ujoint to the tranny so left the 30 year old stock one in...
Tomorrow im going to work on replacing the door hinge bushings.
Should be tons of fun. Wish me luck or post some advise on the best way to go about this. Doors are off already.
Drive shaft is also in.
PITA lots of hammer motivation even with a nicely sanded slip yoke and greasing.
Replaced the u joint to the rear end. Had no idea how to do the ujoint to the tranny so left the 30 year old stock one in...
Tomorrow im going to work on replacing the door hinge bushings.
Should be tons of fun. Wish me luck or post some advise on the best way to go about this. Doors are off already.
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Try a torch. I can't remember who used them, but some u-joints were retained by an injected plastic. I believe that the replacement ones are retained by a clip.
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Spent about an hour today painting and trying to install my intake manifold and then i realized the bolts just would not fit. Found out the 10066013 manifold i have is for a corvette and will not work...
Came out nice but its on ebay now. Ill be keeping my eye out for a new manifold....
Came out nice but its on ebay now. Ill be keeping my eye out for a new manifold....
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Did my driver side replacement doors's bushing kit... wow what a pain to do the upper hinge.
I'm working on getting the proper tpi manifold right now.
Also ill be ordering the 2460 hooker headers http://www.ebay.com/itm/111059712073
While i have your attention does anyone know of a good cap, rotor, coil, wire, and module to get? I'm thinking red everything and getting the coil in cap combo. Ive been searching but im not sure what is computer friendly and what is for carb motors.
Thanks guys.
I'm working on getting the proper tpi manifold right now.
Also ill be ordering the 2460 hooker headers http://www.ebay.com/itm/111059712073
While i have your attention does anyone know of a good cap, rotor, coil, wire, and module to get? I'm thinking red everything and getting the coil in cap combo. Ive been searching but im not sure what is computer friendly and what is for carb motors.
Thanks guys.
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As far as the module goes I am running the stock one. Even if you got a MSD 6AL it would still run through the factory style module
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Did you get the coil in cap msd version?