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Old Sep 13, 2004 | 01:17 PM
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Car: 85 IROC-Z Z-28, BLUE & SILVER
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I'M NEW TO THIRD GEN.ORG, I HAVE AN 85 IROC-Z AND NEED TO KNOW WHAT IS BEHIND THE REAR SEAT? IS IT EMPTY SPACE UNDER THE METAL HATCH? CAN IT BUT CUT OR IS IT PART OF THE CARS FRAME? THANKS FOR ANY HELP..... (HOPE I'M DOING THIS RIGHT....)
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Old Sep 13, 2004 | 01:28 PM
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The gas tank is located under the body behind the rear seat.
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Old Sep 13, 2004 | 02:18 PM
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Car: 85 IROC-Z Z-28, BLUE & SILVER
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Axle/Gears: FACTORY
IS IT DIRECTLY BEHING THE SEAT OR A LITTLE BELOW? CAN THAT EXTRA SPACE BE USED FOR ANYTHING? SPKRS? AMPS?
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Old Sep 13, 2004 | 02:47 PM
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Not unless whatever you're planning to put back there is less than half an inch think.

The tank is pretty close to the underside of the body.....
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Old Sep 13, 2004 | 03:27 PM
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are you serious
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Old Sep 13, 2004 | 06:44 PM
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Car: 85 IROC-Z Z-28, BLUE & SILVER
Engine: 5.7L & 5.0L
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: FACTORY
SO YOUR SAYING THAT UNDER THE SHEET METAL DIRECTLY BEHIND THE REAR SEAT IS A GAS TANK? HAS ANY EVER CUT THE TOP PIECE OFF?
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Old Sep 13, 2004 | 06:45 PM
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THOSE 18" Z06 RIMS ARE TIGHT! WHERE DID U GET EM?
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Old Sep 13, 2004 | 06:56 PM
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hey thanks.. you like them bad boys lol! i got them off of der brand new never mounted. he got them off of wheel replicas. their so bad a ss.. when i opened the box at his house i saw them up in person i was like oMG!!!! lol their so nice in chrome.. i/m me if you wunna talk more sean001134
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