I was talking to Nick S. on sunday, and we discussed having a junkyard run sometime in January. Who else on here would be interested? Chances are that we might have to go to local ones in SFV, but I'll ask Nick S. if he is willing to go out further. Anyone know of better 'yards then those in the Sylmar area?

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George P. Lara
1984 Z28
2001 SS #0391
SCCA, SCFB, SSOA #M01-0391

 

Long Bch. is supposed to have some good 3rd gen ones.

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'92 CAMARO RS
305 TBI 5/spd (now TPI)
B4C Alt.
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Stock TBI manifolds
'85 IROC 3" Cat. back Exhaust
14.94-92.00 mph
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Sounds good to me! I believe there is also supposed to be a good Pick-A-Part here in Ontario. But I am in for a cruise and junkyard run :-)

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Randy
1988 IROC-Z
1992 Heritage Edition RS Convertible

 

Count me in! Raul

 

I'm in. Keep me posted with when it is.

- N

 

The Pick-a-part in ontario is great...Its organized so well that you can easily find all the Camaro/Firebird parts that you need. Anyone willing to do a junkyard run at that one can count me in.

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Future Mods: Ram Air hood(98-up style), 4th gen style rear wing, custom Pearl white paint, 3.4L V6 engine swap, custom headers, the list never ends....



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How about Long Beach? This was proposed to me as having a good selection. Any input? So far everyone going seems to want to go local to their area.

 

There are several good yards close together in Wilmington. I already scouted the lunch spot with George Scala & Lisa's help last Sunday. Lon

 

Well, if no other input is presented in the next couple of days, Wilmington it is. Georgie boy mentioned (in the GS3 forum) that I will like it, let's hope so.

 

Hi Georgie Lara!!! (That's what you get for calling me that!!!!!!)
Ya, I'll bet you'll like it! The food is so good, that you'll wet your mouth just thinking about it! Right Lon? Ha! It's a nice meal for after all that parts picking! I don't think that anyone will complain about lunch at all! I have yet to meet anybody who complained about the food there!
As for the junk yards down here in Wlmington, there are three within blocks of each other! I got some free passes for one yard, and the other two yards cost $2.00 to get into(each)! I've gotten some really good stuff out there at all three yards! I'm picking up quite a bit of extra 20th TTA related items! I just got a wraparound rear spoiler there in pretty good shape! Just needs to be sanded and repainted! It has cracks in the paint, but none that I can see in the spoiler itself! It sure doesn't hurt to have spares!
So, if you all come on down (or up) here, expect some good eating after a long day ! No, I'm not paying! Anyone else? HeHe!
Just let me know times and such!

Talk to you all later,

George

 

George, I probably won't make the junkyard run this time, just thought I'd hop in an say good to hear from you again! How are you and Lisa doing?
Russ

 

Sign me up. I'm in for the run.

 

How does Sat Jan 5th sound to everyone? I would like to get the run done early in Jan as I would like to get the car back together by mid- Jan so I can make it to a test day at Buttonwillow and shake the car down before the first event of the year.

- N

 

That's do-able. Are we in agreement that it will be at wilmington?

 

Hi all!
The 5th sounds good to me! I guess we can meet at my house! If that's cool with everybody! On a side note, the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show starts then too! Anybody planning on going to that?

Russ,
Hi to you! Both Lisa and me are doing good! Althought Lisa is complaining about the parts and such moving us out of the house! Ha!

Back to all,
How do you all want to handle getting here? Mini-caravans to here (my house)? Let me know if anybody needs my address or directions on how to get here. Sorry I don't have a way to get everybody to the yards! Unless you all want to stand up in the back of my '59 Chevy Longbed Pickup (With a straight six-should take us an hour to go down the street! Ha!)! We can leave some cars at my house, if you want!
So......what time????


Have a good one all,

George

 

Wilmington works for me. Its not that far away, and if the pickings is good its worth it.

So, seeing as I haven't been on a junkyard run before what should I plan on bringing? I'm assuming I'll need a collection of tools and stuff. Any tipsor suggestions?

- Nick

 

I have no preference on time so I'll let the group pick it.

As for driving down, I have my LBT. I can carry 4 people as long as 2 don't mind sitting in the bench seat in the back of the cab. I'm comming from the SFV, so I can pickup anyone we want on this way. I'm also up for taking it to the yards as there's plenty of room in the bed to haul stuff.

- N

 

Yo Nick,
I'd be up for tagging along with you in the truck. Let's all figure out a time we want to meet up.

I'll bring the ball joint separator and hand-held sledge hammer if anyone else needs suspension stuff.

 

I'll get in contact with Mr. Scala (that better? ), guess we should meet at his place (if the nieghbor's don't mind ).

 

Ok, here's a list of what I'm after:


Front headlight support (These are the same for all years right?)
Front nose piece (Only if I can find the right year car)
Rear glass hinge bolt (I'm down to 3 so far for some reason)
A-arms (If they are cheap enough)
Spindles (Gonna see what it'll take to mod them for 1LE brakes)
Alum front bumper
WC T5 (Hey, I can wish can't I?)

The list is pretty short

-N

 

Nick, yes the front supports are the same, or interchangeable. As for the front bumper cover, I have one from a green 1992 RS (same as the Z28) that I had bought a while back. You are welcome to have it if you don't find one in good condition at the yards. I'll off it to you for only ~$50 (I paid somewhere around $120, IIRC).

 

Perfect, thanks! I'll take you up on that if I can't find one.

- N

 

Nick,
I'm also after some spindles to modify for the 1LE set-up. Basically, you need to cut off the "ears" for the stock calipers, then drill and tap holes for the 1LE mounting brackets.

Here's a more detailed description:
http://www.isthq.com/~dan/1LEbrake.html#1LEfront

 

With Saturday fast approaching I think we need to finalize our plans for the run. What time does everyone want to meet up?

 

I'll drive the LBT. Who is going to ride with me again?

- N

 

Nick,
Put me down as a passenger in the truck.

 

Ideally, I'd like to see us get together around 9 AM, start "hunting" by 10 AM. Of course the "host" will have to approve of the arrival time. I'll see if I can get a hold of him before the big day (been very busy with family business these few days).

 

So the plan is; Junkyard run, cleanup, lunch, then off to the GS3 meeting? A busy day.

 

Works for me. Let me know when and where. Brett, do you want me to pick you up?

- N

 

Lon, that is exactly what I was thinking. So where/when is the GS3 meeting (I'll ask there as well)?

 

http://www.taskerinc.com/gs3/default.htm
Scroll down below the main picture. Click on the directions, then the map to enlarge. Lon

 

Oh, the regular meeting, I forgot about those. I thought it was a normal get to gether. Duuhhh.

 

Your Santa is crazier than mine.

 

Guys,
Anytime is good with me! I'll be up by 6AM (Gotta have my Starbuck's)! So, if you can't call me by Friday, just either post a time here on this message tread, or I'll just see you all when you show!
Weather so far looks good for Saturday!

See you all this weekend!

George

 

Sounds good George. I don't know how to get to your place, could you send us directions?

- Nick

 

Nick,
If it's no problem for you to pick me up that would be cool, otherwise I can meet you at your place. I'll shoot you an e-mail tonight and we'll figure it out.

 

Hi all!
I will be gone all day tomorrow, going to the 2002 Greater Los Angeles Auto Show-Press Day! So, if anybody needs directions, I sent them to Nick. George Lara and Lon should also know how to get here. Other than that, feel free to call me at:
(310)530-8774
Hope to see a bunch of you guys Sat!
Let the neighbors complain!!!! HeHe!

Later all,

George

 

I've never been on one of these junkyard runs before. What sort of tools and things shoudl I plan on bringing?

- Nick

 

Anything you may think you need, plus the rest of us should have tools that others didn't think of. Attire should be old, soilable clothes. Bring a rag or two.

 

Map to Ecology Auto Parts is attached. AMC Auto Salvage & Crown Auto Salvage are on the same street. My eta is 9:30 AM. I'm planning to meet at the junkyard. I've sent George S. an e-mail and my cell #. I have Bret's number and will send him an e-mail also. I'm planning to leave around 4:45 to make the 6:00 GS3 Meeting. Bring grubbies and a change of clothes. Also bring any Ecology free entry passes you collected. Lon

http://mapsonus.switchboard.com/bin/...wsb/isredir=1/

 

Sounds good. BTW - Are these cash only places, can I use plastic? Just need to know whether I have to stop at the bank and grab cash or not..

Thanks!

- N

 

Well, it looks like I'm out for the yard run.

The good news is I picked up my custom brake line and it looks great.

The bad news is I borrowed my mom's Caddy today and just noticed while driving it that there is a small whisp of smoke coming behind the steering wheel where the air bag and horn are located.

So, I need to take the car into the dealership tomorrow (thankfully Rydel in Reseda is open on Saturdays) for her to get it checked out. Needless to say, it's a little unerving driving the car now. There's a chance the airbag could unload unexpectedly.

 

Plastic should be OK at all of them. If in doubt call them using directory assistance or switchboard.com to get their numbers. Lon

 

Ok, its down to 4 of us. I'll go ahead and load everything up into a portalble tool box. It just occured to me, I don't have a Dolly or anything with wheels on it to cart tools and parts around with. Hopefuly someone will have one I can throw things in or it won't be too far of a walk back and forth.

See you guys tomorrow

- N

 

I (and my Father) will see you guys then.

 

Well, I wanted to make it but now another commitment prevents that. Oh well, maybe the next one.

 

Well, its 3:30am and I'm up working on a hosed server at work. Unless this thing magically fixes itself in the next 10 min, I'm not going to make it tomorrow. =/

- Nick

 

Call in Harry Potter to the rescue. Good luck, Lon.

 

So how was the run? Anyone find anything good?

 

Yeah what did you guys find, when is another one happening. I could not go because I always work Saturdays. I hope you guys scored somethings worth your trips. Was it the Wilmington one? Well there's two there that I know of and I have never really found much, they have a lot for 88 or 89 and up cars thats costs extra and I never have been lucky enough to find thirdgens int hat section. The general area is loaded with thidgen but most are berlinettas and V6s. Still I have a learned a lot just taking things apart. Any of you guys remember the good time had at Mauro's takeing apart his wrecked car party? it was fun as hell.