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Old Jun 30, 2018 | 05:06 PM
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New to thirdgen

Hello all.... I thought I would drop a hello from Tampa area. My 87 Iroc has sat in the garage for the past 11 years under the cover.Time has come to build a connection with my boys in the garage and turn wrenches.
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Old Jul 21, 2018 | 01:28 PM
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Nice car! I'm in the north Tampa area near New P. Richey. What are you planing to do with it?
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Old Jul 22, 2018 | 06:52 AM
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Thanks for the compliment, wow I am New Tampa. I intend to drop the suspension, add a 4 link, change a few interior pieces that are showing its age. I really would like to put on a set of 17 X 9 new shoes and uprage the brake and rotors.. The Champ 500 rims may be nostalgic, but I have been looking at them with the drag slicks on for a almost 20 years. Its time for a change!

The motor is healthy, although it is old school. The motor is a SDPC GM crate ZZ roller with a Novi 2000 supercharger and 1000 cfm TPI. I started getting my 2 youngest boys active in the garage. My little guy of 4 is a Camaro kid! Looking forward to next week @ the Sunshine State Camaro Club 32tnd Annual Picnic

Do you have a 3rd Gen?
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Old Jul 22, 2018 | 07:52 AM
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Yes, I own a black/black 1989 IROC that was sitting for 14 years in someones back yard - it has 38,750 original miles but the motor had to be removed due to a spun bearing - maybe the reason for it sitting? It seriously needs a repaint due to clear coat fade.

I was looking for a place in Wesley Chapel and had made an offer on a house but the bank backed out :P - but I'm very happy to be where I'm at.

Don't think my car is ready for a local meet - the exterior is an eyesore...where is the picnic being held?
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Old Jul 22, 2018 | 11:24 AM
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Wow that is a very low mileage IROC. I have 43k on my clock. The picnic is in Plant city at the Edward Park check it out on Facebook under Sunshine State Camaro Club. You will need to join, tell them Randy referred you.
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Old Jul 22, 2018 | 12:22 PM
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Ok, I certainly will and good luck with the project.
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Old Jul 22, 2018 | 12:56 PM
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Thanks and the same to you! If you go I'll be in my 2011 ss orange convertible. Please take a moment to introduce yourself. Hopefully I'll see you at the picnic! Have a great day.
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Old Jul 22, 2018 | 06:43 PM
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Welcome from a fellow low-mile '87 owner!
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Old Jul 25, 2018 | 09:37 PM
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Re: New to thirdgen

Rocketman, what size are your champ 500's?
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Old Aug 13, 2018 | 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Bow_Tied
Welcome from a fellow low-mile '87 owner!
Thanks looking forward to getting it back on the road!
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Old Aug 13, 2018 | 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by QUICKCHICKEN
Rocketman, what size are your champ 500's?
Hi Quick, the comp 500 are 16's 245 50 and 255 on drag radials. I was thinking off some new shoes on 17's and put the champs 500's on the rack. Thoughts, do I rock the old school or change it up?
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