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Old Sep 30, 2011 | 05:45 PM
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parts question

doe anybody know where i can get a full list of every single part inmy camaro 1985 coupe? also im starting to gether oarts for a restoration i dont have alot of money so im buying it a bit at a time. i wont be doing the resto for a few years but what parts can i store for years an dbe fine and what ones cant i?
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Old Sep 30, 2011 | 11:28 PM
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From: Massachusetts
Car: 1987 IROC Z w/T-Tops
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: Automatic
Axle/Gears: G92
Re: parts question

Welcome aboard! For next time, you should post in a more appropriate room (interior) in order to maximize responses.

A list isn't really necessary as you should be able to eyeball your interior yourself. Are you referring to the actual names of the parts? That would be understandable as a new owner of wouldn't expect the rear speaker covers to be called something like 'sail panels'.

If money is tight, I would do this; get inside your car and take a good long look at anything visibly broken or something that looks like it should be replaced. Write down the items or better yet, use a digital camera. Then, take a trip to a 'pick and pull salvage yard' to look for the parts you wrote down and/or took photos of. If the camera is with you, you can view the photos of what you need on the screen.

From lots of experience, I can tell you that your salvage yard trip needs at least the following:
  • A ratchet w/extensions
  • Sockets (both deep and shallow if you have them)
  • Torx bit sets (both small and a size 47-if you plan on pulling seatbelts
  • Phillips screwdrivers (small and large sizes)
  • Flat head screwdrivers (small and large sizes)
  • Wire cutters (should you need harnesses etc.)
  • A can of PB Blaster or other pentrant (mostly for seatbelt removal)
  • A flashlight (not often used, but you'll be happy you have it if needed)
  • Ziplock sandwich bags to hold hardware & screws and make sure you label the bag with a Sharpie in case you don't around to installing the parts for a while
  • A backpack (to hold your tools)
  • A large duffel bag (to carry whatever you choose to buy back to the office)
Good luck!
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Old Oct 1, 2011 | 12:03 AM
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Re: parts question

I would try hawksthirdgenparts.com and classic industries first. To the OP, I got what you were trying to say.
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