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Old Dec 5, 2010 | 08:19 PM
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Car: 1990 IROC
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My intro

Hey guys, havnt really made a opening post for my account yet, so here it goes. I put this post in the ontario region because I live in Newmarket.

Im a 16 year old kid and decided to buy myself an iroc in the summer. I got it towards the end of summer break so I didnt have much time to work on it before school started. Its a 1990, 350tpi, auto. Being a Canadian car I have run into some pretty harsh rust patches, like the whole driver floor had to be cut out. This picture was taken a few days ago about 5 mins before the great canadian winter decided to show up. I have all the parts to the car, scattered around the basement and my room because i have only half of a 2 car garage to do this project. Anyways, this is my cars current condition
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Old Dec 6, 2010 | 04:51 AM
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Car: 1988 GTA
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Re: My intro

Way to go, kid. Great choice on the IROC as a starter.

You will learn lessons that will last you a lifetime building that thing. Luckily, sites like this one will help you through it. When I was your age, the only info
I had was an old Chilton manual.

You will get stuck along the way, but there's always an answer. Good luck, and have fun.
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Old Dec 6, 2010 | 09:46 AM
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Car: 1988 Camaro Iroc / 1989 Firebird TA
Engine: Camaro 350 cid / Firebird 305 cid
Transmission: Soon T56 D&D Viper (WC T5) / WC T5
Axle/Gears: 9 bolts; 3.45>3.89 / 10 bolts; 3.08
Re: My intro

Originally Posted by james94
Hey guys, havnt really made a opening post for my account yet, so here it goes. I put this post in the ontario region because I live in Newmarket.

Im a 16 year old kid and decided to buy myself an iroc in the summer. I got it towards the end of summer break so I didnt have much time to work on it before school started. Its a 1990, 350tpi, auto. Being a Canadian car I have run into some pretty harsh rust patches, like the whole driver floor had to be cut out. This picture was taken a few days ago about 5 mins before the great canadian winter decided to show up. I have all the parts to the car, scattered around the basement and my room because i have only half of a 2 car garage to do this project. Anyways, this is my cars current condition
Nice car, I recognize the background.

Looks like we are close by.

Check your pm message.
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Old Dec 7, 2010 | 03:09 AM
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From: Mississauga,Ont,Canada
Car: 89 IROC
Engine: LSX 6.0 370, TU2 Cam, Fast intake
Transmission: T56 w/ lots of goodies
Axle/Gears: 8.8, Posi, 4.10, 31 Spline
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nice car and a great start to a project. I ran into rusted out floors when I bought mine a few years ago as well. I learned to weld and from there on in I learned everything else
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Old Dec 7, 2010 | 01:56 PM
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Car: 1990 IROC
Engine: Tree Fiddy
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 3.23
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Thanks eseibel. This website has helped me alot already. I have leaned alot.

6six6, I also learned to to weld just for this project.
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Old Dec 9, 2010 | 04:46 PM
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Car: 87 Iroc-z
Engine: 315 (modded 305)
Transmission: 700R4 with B&M shift kit
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt w/ 3.42's
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hey james,

Just ran into this thread. hows the car coming? havent been up the street that way in awhile and seen the garage half open with the nose sticking out. lol. made much progress? you ever get that starting problem fixed? hope its all going well. let me know if you need a hand or maybe a few parts

Brent
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Old Dec 9, 2010 | 04:58 PM
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hey brent,
Cars coming along well, just a bit slow now with the cold weather in a non-heated garage. Seems like Im making a mess more then Im making progress. It was sticking out out halfway like that while I was working on my sub box. Yes its running, technically I should give you credit for it running again, it was the fuel pump fuse you showed me, got it running right after I fixed that.
At this point all I still need are the sides of the spoiler that go on the rear quarters, and the driver side tail light
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Old Dec 9, 2010 | 05:04 PM
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Car: 87 Iroc-z
Engine: 315 (modded 305)
Transmission: 700R4 with B&M shift kit
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt w/ 3.42's
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oh nice. made a box for 2 subs? and good to hear its running. I was only able to help cuz I ran into the same problem myself. lol. I'm pretty sure I have those pieces somewhere in the garage. I'm just not to certain about the tail light. I know I sold one side already but I dont remember which side it was. I do have 2 sets of Z28 tails but I'm sure your not interested in them. I'll take a look when I get a chance and shoot you a pm.
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Old Dec 9, 2010 | 05:06 PM
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Car: '87 IROC
Engine: 5.7 Vortec w/ factory TPI
Transmission: WC T-5
Axle/Gears: 3.45 Posi
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Welcome to the club! Keep up the good work!
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Old Dec 9, 2010 | 05:12 PM
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Car: 1990 IROC
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yea 2 10' subs. Nothing too much. Let me know when I can come get them, I need to buy the stuff I need before I run out of money... lol

thanks jHarrison
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Old Dec 9, 2010 | 05:16 PM
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Car: 87 Iroc-z
Engine: 315 (modded 305)
Transmission: 700R4 with B&M shift kit
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt w/ 3.42's
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nice. I've got 2 12's in mine. I will look tomorrow hopefully. Its above my dad's truck that is now jacked up. So I have to be careful.
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Old Dec 9, 2010 | 05:19 PM
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Car: 1990 IROC
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Well dont get in **** because of me lol. And I see you decided not to get storage for your car?
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Old Dec 9, 2010 | 05:21 PM
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Car: 87 Iroc-z
Engine: 315 (modded 305)
Transmission: 700R4 with B&M shift kit
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt w/ 3.42's
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no i just jacked it up on the grass. lol. and threw a cover on it. I just talked to my dad and i'm pretty sure i sold the passenger IROC taillight I had already.
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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 06:51 AM
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Car: 89 IROC
Engine: 305 TPI / ZZ4 cam
Transmission: Stage 2 700R4, LS1 driveshaft
Axle/Gears: Strange 3.42 w/ Auburn
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Welcome to the board.

You'll find lots of resources to help you out along the way.

Good luck.
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Old Dec 11, 2010 | 12:09 PM
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Thanks. Your project is coming along nicely, eh?
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Old Dec 11, 2010 | 12:57 PM
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Car: 89 IROC
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Axle/Gears: Strange 3.42 w/ Auburn
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S-L-O-W-L-Y would be the word.

Too much work..not enough time.
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 08:54 AM
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Re: My intro

Hello James!!! You have a nice starting project... Good luck kid!!!!
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 08:54 PM
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Thanks Beau
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Old Jan 19, 2011 | 09:08 PM
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Awesome man, cool project. I'm not too far, in this part of Ontario as well. Got my first project this year as well, 82 z28, 305 carb'd and I've never had more fun with a car. Good luck with everything, maybe I'll see you at the 3rd gen swaps
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by 84-Z28-Canada
Awesome man, cool project. I'm not too far, in this part of Ontario as well. Got my first project this year as well, 82 z28, 305 carb'd and I've never had more fun with a car. Good luck with everything, maybe I'll see you at the 3rd gen swaps
Ancaster Swap Meet is March 27.
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 01:53 PM
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awesome, I'll be there, thanks for the heads up
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Old Mar 6, 2011 | 06:19 PM
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I've been to ancaster the last couple of years, nothing third gen though. Maybe I'll see you there. Good luck with the project kiddo.
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Old Mar 7, 2011 | 03:47 AM
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Car: 89 IROC
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Transmission: Stage 2 700R4, LS1 driveshaft
Axle/Gears: Strange 3.42 w/ Auburn
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I find Ancaster good for clips, bolts, rims (certain kinds), paint ($5 engine enamel and trim spray paint) and sound deadener, among other things.

"Zddrguy" and I were there a few years back with two trucks full of 3rd gen parts.

It can be hit or miss but that's what swap meets are all about.
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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 08:41 PM
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Car: '89 GTA
Engine: L98
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 3.27
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I live just 5-10 mins down the road from that swap meet, me or dad always leave with something in hand lol
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Old Jun 18, 2011 | 09:21 PM
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Axle/Gears: 3.23
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Little update here guys.
Im painting the car now,heres a shot in primer. Hoping to be driving by next weekend!
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