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My latest addition - 1991 RS T-top 5 speed with 17,000 miles https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...6de79176d5.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...0a67682a99.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...2faa557fb3.jpg So here is my newest addition, 1991 RS T-top 5 speed with 17,500 miles I recently picked up from the original owner. It's somewhat of a barn find, he had it sitting in a climate controlled out building for many years. I got the original invoice and window sticker, etc. All original except for tires and battery. It has the factory CD radio option. Nothing special here, just your run of the mill Camaro RS 305 TBI but the 5 speed makes it fun to drive. It rides drives like a brand new car. I may be dropping the 305 out to put in a ZZ6 crate motor, along with some suspension work, lowering it, etc....I think it would make for a really fun driver. So my question for those that take the time to look and read this is.......What wheels should I put on it? I gotta get rid of these 15 incher's.....LOL, I'm thinking maybe the new Hawks 17 inch IROC repo's or maybe R15 repo's ?? or even Hawks 17 inch GTA mesh (black or gold ??) ......your thoughts ???? |
Re: My latest addition - 1991 RS T-top 5 speed with 17,000 miles Sweet addition! Looking at your car, all I can picture is how evil 427seven's GTA looks with that stance and wheel set up against the grey. I think those wheels or the black Hawks GTA's would totally transform your car |
Re: My latest addition - 1991 RS T-top 5 speed with 17,000 miles
Originally Posted by RKeats
(Post 6283896)
Sweet addition! Looking at your car, all I can picture is how evil 427seven's GTA looks with that stance and wheel set up against the grey. I think those wheels or the black Hawks GTA's would totally transform your car Just not sure if those or something else would look best :huh:....thanks for the input !! |
Re: My latest addition - 1991 RS T-top 5 speed with 17,000 miles https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...922dc8a39f.png wondering what these would look like on it ?? I have not seen these on a third gen yet, but they look very cool |
Re: My latest addition - 1991 RS T-top 5 speed with 17,000 miles Are those repo 2nd gen Z28 rims? I think they would look excellent |
Re: My latest addition - 1991 RS T-top 5 speed with 17,000 miles There was a GTA for sale a little while back with 17in torque thrust's and I though it looked really good. I certainly can't imagine these would look worse |
Re: My latest addition - 1991 RS T-top 5 speed with 17,000 miles https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...ff4e286e27.jpg
Originally Posted by RKeats
(Post 6283904)
Are those repo 2nd gen Z28 rims? I think they would look excellent I think they may look cool on a gray colored car.... |
Re: My latest addition - 1991 RS T-top 5 speed with 17,000 miles
Originally Posted by BizJetTech
(Post 6283909)
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...ff4e286e27.jpg Yes 2nd gen Z/28 repos 17 x 9.....this is the only pic I can find on a third gen so far. I think they may look cool on a gray colored car.... Daaaaamn they have my vote |
Re: My latest addition - 1991 RS T-top 5 speed with 17,000 miles Man id throw those black GTAs on there you already have. Would look great! Cool car. |
Re: My latest addition - 1991 RS T-top 5 speed with 17,000 miles Great car man! Those 2nd gen wheels would look great on it! It's so nice, that I'd kinda hate to see an engine change, though..... I just really, really appreciate clean, low mile survivors. |
Re: My latest addition - 1991 RS T-top 5 speed with 17,000 miles
Originally Posted by dmccain
(Post 6283921)
Man id throw those black GTAs on there you already have. Would look great! Cool car. |
Re: My latest addition - 1991 RS T-top 5 speed with 17,000 miles
Originally Posted by dagwood
(Post 6283927)
Great car man! Those 2nd gen wheels would look great on it! It's so nice, that I'd kinda hate to see an engine change, though..... I just really, really appreciate clean, low mile survivors. |
Re: My latest addition - 1991 RS T-top 5 speed with 17,000 miles In with dagwood on the engine. Worth more when you sell it 3mo from now if you leave it stock. Lol. Wish I would have bought your GTA! |
Re: My latest addition - 1991 RS T-top 5 speed with 17,000 miles
Originally Posted by dmccain
(Post 6283941)
In with dagwood on the engine. Worth more when you sell it 3mo from now if you leave it stock. Lol. Wish I would have bought your GTA! I still have not owned a IROC Z......YET Yes, you should have bought my GTA. I speak with the new owner from time to time and he is enjoying the car. |
Re: My latest addition - 1991 RS T-top 5 speed with 17,000 miles Hi there, I agree with everyone about the black GTA wheels. Especially if you already have them, go for it. Did you ever see them on the 1992 special heritage prototype car GM did back in the day? They were testing the 6-speed drivetrain, and mounted those wheels on it. Way too cool. http://testdrivejunkie.com/1992-chev...pe-test-drive/ |
Re: My latest addition - 1991 RS T-top 5 speed with 17,000 miles I like the car and the idea Biz. I think this is a great candidate for a original look on the outside and inside but some power under the hood. I like those 2nd gen rims with a lowering kit and maybe black window tint...sweet! You may need to swap out the T-5 for a T-56 to hold the horses you want. |
Re: My latest addition - 1991 RS T-top 5 speed with 17,000 miles
Originally Posted by ktthecarguy
(Post 6284039)
Hi there, I agree with everyone about the black GTA wheels. Especially if you already have them, go for it. Did you ever see them on the 1992 special heritage prototype car GM did back in the day? They were testing the 6-speed drivetrain, and mounted those wheels on it. Way too cool. http://testdrivejunkie.com/1992-chev...pe-test-drive/ |
Re: My latest addition - 1991 RS T-top 5 speed with 17,000 miles
Originally Posted by vinny R
(Post 6284041)
I like the car and the idea Biz. I think this is a great candidate for a original look on the outside and inside but some power under the hood. I like those 2nd gen rims with a lowering kit and maybe black window tint...sweet! You may need to swap out the T-5 for a T-56 to hold the horses you want. Just wanting a fun driver....that "looks" all stock |
Re: My latest addition - 1991 RS T-top 5 speed with 17,000 miles You still haven't removed those mudflaps!?;) |
Re: My latest addition - 1991 RS T-top 5 speed with 17,000 miles
Originally Posted by chazman
(Post 6284085)
You still haven't removed those mudflaps!?;) |
Re: My latest addition - 1991 RS T-top 5 speed with 17,000 miles Hi, nice car, I love the gray cars. I agree, leave the engine as is. Louis |
Re: My latest addition - 1991 RS T-top 5 speed with 17,000 miles
Originally Posted by Ct1987
(Post 6284124)
Hi, nice car, I love the gray cars. I agree, leave the engine as is. Louis |
Re: My latest addition - 1991 RS T-top 5 speed with 17,000 miles I like the idea of the black GTA wheels a lot.. I don’t see the RS’s ever being big ticket cars so as long as you keep the original motor, a swap is a pretty fun thing to do! Probably smart to start with a clean, low mile RS to modify.. I’d argue with certain upgrades done seamlessly, if the car is turnkey and appears flawless and original in appearance it is possible to sell for more than a typical RS.. You’d still lose money on the build but the car value would be fine.. For someone that went through three T-5s back in the day, you might want to think about either having someone upgrade the T-5 or do a T56 swap.. You’d be surprised how even with a brand new T-5 once you put a little more power in front of it, just some good, fun pulls and 2nd and 3rd gear chirps will get you some funky noises coming from the gear box.. |
Re: My latest addition - 1991 RS T-top 5 speed with 17,000 miles Honestly Biz, don't do any engine swapping unless you know you're keeping it for a while. |
Re: My latest addition - 1991 RS T-top 5 speed with 17,000 miles
Originally Posted by chazman
(Post 6284159)
Honestly Biz, don't do any engine swapping unless you know you're keeping it for a while. Also, again, beware of trying to put power in front of a T-5 |
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Re: My latest addition - 1991 RS T-top 5 speed with 17,000 miles I'm still stumbling around this sit finding all sorts of stuff, didn't see this thread till this morning. Love the car, and the color of course, I wanna get a Camaro like that for my next project. I really like the picture of the 2nd gen repo's on the yellow car, I've always liked the rally style wheel. Great find! |
Re: My latest addition - 1991 RS T-top 5 speed with 17,000 miles dang, nice car! your wife is an angel! |
Re: My latest addition - 1991 RS T-top 5 speed with 17,000 miles https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...7de4449b16.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...179c9f23da.jpg Couple of engine pics after a good cleaning..... |
Re: My latest addition - 1991 RS T-top 5 speed with 17,000 miles WOW, NICELY DONE! Would you mind a few close ups of: Radiator Cap, Upper Radiator Hose, little heater hose closest to driver side, and heater fan box wiring. Wanting to verify I didn't switch these things out in the past. The heater hose may not be same since its not a TPI?? I think I must have the worst engine bay paint treatment ever done in the history of the factory. must have been painted on hangover Monday! Not seeing an ounce of factory undercoating over spray or primer bleeding thru. Now go get that lift and give us some underbelly shots !!! |
Re: My latest addition - 1991 RS T-top 5 speed with 17,000 miles zz6 with the H.O. dual snorkel....heck I say keep the 15's!!!!!!!! ...but those second gen repops would certainly be rare. I've never seen em on a thirdgen other than that yellow marketing photo. |
Re: My latest addition - 1991 RS T-top 5 speed with 17,000 miles ...I've always wanted to use the Pontiac Rally 2 wheel https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...2993b05346.jpg |
Re: My latest addition - 1991 RS T-top 5 speed with 17,000 miles
Originally Posted by Abubaca
(Post 6288728)
...I've always wanted to use the Pontiac Rally 2 wheel https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...2993b05346.jpg |
Re: My latest addition - 1991 RS T-top 5 speed with 17,000 miles
Originally Posted by LiquidBlue
(Post 6288649)
WOW, NICELY DONE! Would you mind a few close ups of: Radiator Cap, Upper Radiator Hose, little heater hose closest to driver side, and heater fan box wiring. Wanting to verify I didn't switch these things out in the past. The heater hose may not be same since its not a TPI?? I think I must have the worst engine bay paint treatment ever done in the history of the factory. must have been painted on hangover Monday! Not seeing an ounce of factory undercoating over spray or primer bleeding thru. Now go get that lift and give us some underbelly shots !!! |
Re: My latest addition - 1991 RS T-top 5 speed with 17,000 miles
Originally Posted by Abubaca
(Post 6288728)
...I've always wanted to use the Pontiac Rally 2 wheel https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...2993b05346.jpg |
Re: My latest addition - 1991 RS T-top 5 speed with 17,000 miles
Originally Posted by dmccain
(Post 6288995)
Actually saw some of these on a very clean base bird in 2015 at a carshow in Slidell, LA i think. They do look good on a Third gen I agree. |
Re: My latest addition - 1991 RS T-top 5 speed with 17,000 miles https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...b2037b44b3.jpg
Originally Posted by vinny R
(Post 6289100)
:yup: :thumbsup: Do they scream PONTIAC too much to run on a Camaro ??? http://www.drivinithome.com/wp-conte.../71rally2b.jpg I think they would look great on my gray 91 RS......what say you? |
Re: My latest addition - 1991 RS T-top 5 speed with 17,000 miles The don't scream pontiac, too nice from what my memory dishes up when I saw them everywhere back in the day. But, they do yell it pretty loud. |
Re: My latest addition - 1991 RS T-top 5 speed with 17,000 miles Bowtie the centers and I think you got a great looking wheel for a Camaro. |
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Re: My latest addition - 1991 RS T-top 5 speed with 17,000 miles
Originally Posted by vinny R
(Post 6289151)
Bowtie the centers and I think you got a great looking wheel for a Camaro. on a Camaro.....I'm still on the fence |
Re: My latest addition - 1991 RS T-top 5 speed with 17,000 miles https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...55e3829b1.jpeg Thanks for the photo shop Vinny.....I'm still on the fence.....LOL Some other wheels I'm considering are R15 repos, 17" ZR1's & 17" ROH ZS wheels..... Plus these 17" vette wheels.....this is a members car that looks awesome !! |
Re: My latest addition - 1991 RS T-top 5 speed with 17,000 miles Any time Biz. I am partial to Vette wheels myself. I know they are probably over done on our Canaros but I must say that is one of the 1st compliments I get on the car, my Vette wheels. |
Re: My latest addition - 1991 RS T-top 5 speed with 17,000 miles
Originally Posted by vinny R
(Post 6289170)
Any time Biz. I am partial to Vette wheels myself. I know they are probably over done on our Canaros but I must say that is one of the 1st compliments I get on the car, my Vette wheels. |
Re: My latest addition - 1991 RS T-top 5 speed with 17,000 miles Thanks I use 2" in the front and 2.5" in the rear, 18" x 8.5" front and 19" x 10.5" rear.. Not sure of the back spacing, they are C6 from I think 2005. |
Re: My latest addition - 1991 RS T-top 5 speed with 17,000 miles Correction, 9.5" on the front width. I did not catch it before I sent. |
Re: My latest addition - 1991 RS T-top 5 speed with 17,000 miles a lot of guys are going to raz me about putting Pontiac wheels on a Camaro ***ducks to be avoid being hit with flying objects!!!!! |
Re: My latest addition - 1991 RS T-top 5 speed with 17,000 miles I'd run the 17" Camaro SS style wheel. Classic industries has them. It'd stay true to the chey roots rather than the Pontiac wheel..... They'd be killer on your car in 17"x9" with a 275/40/17 tire! https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...4d87d19df5.jpg |
Re: My latest addition - 1991 RS T-top 5 speed with 17,000 miles 80's Corvettes are starting to grow on me! |
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