My IROC has been broke for 20 years lol it is on my list(my 4th gen took all my time). But it was moved out of the storage I had it in. Due to the elements it is going to take a lot to get it back to is glory.

 

It's great to see some familiar names still around! Restoring an IROC after 20 years sounds like a labor of love! It can be a huge undertaking, but it’s worth it in the end. If you're looking for financial support to fund the restoration, you can always contact dave banking customer service. They’re great at helping with loans for projects like yours. Good luck!

 

hey back at ya

 

I'm still here too. I'm in Helotes, TX. I didn't know there was a local 3rd Gen bunch until now. I've started again on my build. I hope to hear/see/talk to the locals.
Cheers,
Frank

 

Frank, I'm happy to see that you're keeping your car and are back at your build.

 

Thanks for the positive vibes! I'm stil wafflin' about keeping this project. My knees have told me to ease up so it's just sitting here for now. I need to find a local shop to continue. Sh*t!
F.

 

Frank, are you still working on your 3rd gen?

My wife and I got the LS427/570 crate engine into my '87 IROC this past Thursday, 23 October 2025.


LS427/570 crate engine from Chevrolet. One of the last ones available before GM sold out of these wet sump engines.






It's in!

 

Your car looks great! Congratulations. I'm still working on mine now and then. Trying to get it ready for paint. Thanks for asking.
Cheers,
Frank

 

Thank you, Frank. I'm glad to hear that you're still working on your 3rd gen.

 

Anybody interested in a 3rd gen meet in league city? Just south of Houston. if there's enough interest ill get something set up.

 

I'd love to to to a 3rd gen meet but I don't think that my car will be ready for the road before summer 2026. I'm planning to have it on the road before the weather turns real hot. Hopefully!

 

Thats cool! ill have more time to spruce mine up. I need to do the front end and rebuild my 700R4

 

What are you planning to do with your car’s front end?

 

You only need the smog parts the day you get it smogged. I got it smogged and immediately ripped off the air cleaner and cat

 

I need to do the ball joints, tie rod's, and all that little stuff. I bought my car as a roller with no interior after it was sitting in a field for 10+ years so i had to basically rebuild the entire thing. Its registered and driving now but i still got plenty of work to do. I threw a junkyard TH350 in it so i could start driving it but now its slipping lol, i have an extra burnt up 700R4 from my truck i can rebuild so i can have a overdrive gear.