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A couple a weeks ago, I got a call from a shop I've used, (knowing I'm into 3rd gens), to advise the owner of this car on it's value and what the car needs. I said, not only would I do that, I'll swing by the shop. I talked to the owner for about an hour.
A week later, I was going for a walk with my wife in Roselle, and I see who I presume must be you, driving right by me with the T-tops off. You looked like you were having a blast!
Congrats! Cool car. But you MUST refinish those wheels. Previous owner hit them with a spray can.
If you're local, let me know if you need any tips.
Hope to see you at local cruise nights and at ThirdGen Expo!
The '85 LB9 IROC-Z didn't get a G92, but they ALL came with a G92-esque 3.42 rear gear. And all '85 LB9s had the L69 cam, not the much maligned "peanut cam".
The '85 Bright Blue Metallic is slightly lighter than the '86-'90. If you look at the hood and top half of the passenger door, they were repainted the darker '86-'90 blue. The painter was not aware that they were two different colors.
Great looking Z! The majority of what you listed for issues won't be that bad to fix if you're semi mechanically inclined... Keep us up to speed on your progress and enjoy the new ride!
Hi Chazman - yea wow, what a small world. Thanks for the info!
That was definitely me...are you out in the NW suburbs?
I plan to do a bunch of local shows and head out to the 3rd gen expo as well, was just looking at that post recently, Lake Zurich is not far at all!
OK, so for this upcoming week or so, I'll be redoing the struts, strut mounts, rear shocks, coils, and tie rods with totally new equipment.
Also adding a Spohn Wonder Bar tot he front.
After I get paid next month, I think I will do the Outer SFC's - But I might need help or a suggestion on how to weld them on.
Good luck with it! There were a number of minor interior electrical issues when I saw it. Bad fuse?
Just a whole bunch of silver spray can restoration the previous owner did on the wheels and underhood, that I'd want to reverse immediately if I owned it.
But, that's why you got a good deal! I told the previous owner to fix all that little stuff and ask for another $2K. Glad you got it, looks like it's in good hands.
Welcome, Maverick! Good looking IROC! I actually considered buying that very one a while back but didn't have the funds at the time. Glad you're happy with her!
Hey thanks guys....Bud54 I see you're not too far away, I went undergrad at ISU, so maybe I'll road trip it down there one of these days and grab some cheeseballs and beers at the Pub II in Normal! We should cruise!
Originally Posted by chazman
Good luck with it! There were a number of minor interior electrical issues when I saw it. Bad fuse?
Hi chazman, I have not investigated yet on the electrical, so it could be a fuse.
Regarding electric I have these issues: Some lights are out on the dash, the driver side door automatic lock button does not work correctly, they antenna doesn't extend/retract correctly, and a few head/rear lights are dim or out completely.
congrats man, i thought i saw that car on craigslist a few weeks back- hope to see you at the expo!
If you are really set on different wheels and the ground effects and the 350 i would ALMOST (not entirely) suggest cleaning this one, doing all of the dirty work you are doing now, learning the ropes on the thirdgens like chazman said and then flipping it to get a 91-92 Z. It looks like it could be a really really great original "low mileage" example.
Otherwise its your car, do what you want and you have a fantastic starting point.
Hey thanks guys....Bud54 I see you're not too far away, I went undergrad at ISU, so maybe I'll road trip it down there one of these days and grab some cheeseballs and beers at the Pub II in Normal! We should cruise!
Definitely! I actually am working on my degree at ISU currently. Nice coincidence!
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