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Forum: Interior
10-17-2013, 06:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,459
Posted By buzzmeup

Re: Replace Front Seat Belts

Spoke with CLASSIC yesterday. I was not sure how the belt fastened down by the seat as they were not using that extractor. The vender stated that a cover comes with the kit to replace the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-17-2013, 06:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,368
Posted By buzzmeup

Re: Gear 2.73 to 3.73

You sure can SPELL, however you can not read. My post was referencing a JUNKER a friend has which was the VIN I posted and it has a 5 speed manual. I know what my car has, I have taken it apart and...
Forum: Interior
10-16-2013, 03:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,459
Posted By buzzmeup

Replace Front Seat Belts

I have a 86 Camaro, How hard is it to replace the front belts, looks like the headliner would have to come down??? Suggestion on after market belts?
Thanks
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-16-2013, 09:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,368
Posted By buzzmeup

Gear 2.73 to 3.73

Did GM ever put a 3.73 gear in 3rd. Gen. Camaro or TA. Looking at the Tech board I would guess NO. I have friend with a TA that he is going to junk. Its a 87 with 5 speed manual, center console...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic Region
01-20-2013, 08:11 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,681
Posted By buzzmeup

Re: anyone in hampton roads/va beach?

It takes awhile, mine took about 2 years, still work in progress, getting ready for new 700R4 and converter, then 3.73 gear. Keep in touch with forum, when cruz-in starts again maybe we can get some...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic Region
12-13-2012, 12:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 693
Posted By buzzmeup

Re: Hampton Roads, Va.

Hood Gone
Forum: Mid-Atlantic Region
11-07-2012, 06:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 693
Posted By buzzmeup

Hampton Roads, Va.

3rdgen stock hood -free-Camaro
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
11-07-2012, 05:48 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 368
Posted By buzzmeup

Camaro 3rdgen stock hood free.

Live in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia.757-439-4761.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-06-2012, 05:41 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 315
Posted By buzzmeup

General HELP???

1986 camaro 350, 700r4 trans. After market 350, same trans that came with car I believe. Went to repair shop to have a exhaust hanger fixed and while car was racked and running heard noise coming...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic Region
10-26-2012, 05:31 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,681
Posted By buzzmeup

Re: anyone in hampton roads/va beach?

I have a stock hood, steel, looking for a new home. Come and get it. Its off an 1986.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-29-2012, 06:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,083
Posted By buzzmeup

Re: 700r4 swap question

Thanks for the info.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-28-2012, 06:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,083
Posted By buzzmeup

Re: 700r4 swap question

Thanks for the reply, Just curious, what makes of cars use the 700R4 (GM). The tail shaft swap would be for the speed O? I would like to get a used 700R4, so I could use d up to 92. My car does...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-26-2012, 08:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,083
Posted By buzzmeup

Re: 700r4 swap question

sorry no-one has responded to your post. I have a similiar question. I have a 86 Camaro 700R4. Wanted to know what other 700R4's I could use for a swap. Good luck getting an answer.
Forum: History / Originality
02-22-2012, 01:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,304
Posted By buzzmeup

Re: how to decifer the trim plate codes?

This was stamped into the front nose of the car behind the bracket
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-21-2012, 03:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,620
Posted By buzzmeup

Re: 3.78 Gear or not???

Thanks for the info, I misunderstood the other post. Thougth gear set for series 2 was 3.08 and down. You are saying that I can get a 3.42 or 3.73 for a series 2?

Stock converter diameter??
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-21-2012, 11:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,620
Posted By buzzmeup

Re: 3.78 Gear or not???

Oh, when i purchased the car the owner said he had a stall converter installed. Not sure? I have looked at the converter from the inspection cover, ity appears smaller than normal, but what is...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-21-2012, 11:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,620
Posted By buzzmeup

Re: 3.78 Gear or not???

I have a guy who builds drag cars top to bottom who said he would sit up the gear, that said he never mentioned a carrier and I never ask. I am capable of doing the remainer. Would I have to switch...
Forum: History / Originality
02-21-2012, 08:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,304
Posted By buzzmeup

Re: how to decifer the trim plate codes?

Here is another if someone could help.
1G1FP87H0GN119916
This Camaro is titled as a 1986? I believe its a Sport Coupe, however behind the front license plate bracket "Berlintta (sp)" is stamped...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-21-2012, 07:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,620
Posted By buzzmeup

Re: 3.78 Gear or not???

Sorry guys I knew it was 2.73 and 3.73, senior moment. I have a 10 bolt with posi. i was not aware that the carrier would also have to be changed. Could someone tell me the purpose of the carrier...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-20-2012, 03:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,620
Posted By buzzmeup

3.78 Gear or not???

86 Camaro/350/650 Holley/Headers/ Mild Cam/700R4; Thinking of going to a 3.78 from a 2.78.. Not a dailey driver (225 miles last year) Take to drag Strip once in awhile (run strret class for fun). ...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic Region
02-19-2012, 08:13 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,681
Posted By buzzmeup

Re: anyone in hampton roads/va beach?

I actually live in Carrollton across from the Nike Park. They are on Fridays nights . They were at NAPA Store in Smithfield. Last year they moved to Charlie Daniels Racing on Rt. 10 towards...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic Region
02-17-2012, 01:49 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,681
Posted By buzzmeup

Re: anyone in hampton roads/va beach?

I live in Carrollton, have a 86 Camaro, we have a car cruiz in just outside Smithfield when the weather warms, usally 100 or so cars there.
Forum: Cooling
01-04-2011, 08:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 39,440
Posted By buzzmeup

Re: Heater hose routing??

1986 camaro, 350, carb. no air. Currently have a hose from intake to right side of core and a hose from the left side of core to water pump. I would think that the water pump feeds the core, is that...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-08-2010, 09:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 564
Posted By buzzmeup

700R4 or Rear end???

I have 86 Camaro with 700R4, 350 after market, I drive it about 1 time every 2 to 3 weeks, no air to hot during summer. Drove it for about 15 minutes to get the temp up. Stopped and brought the RPM...
Forum: Members Camaros
09-04-2010, 04:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,173
Posted By buzzmeup

Re: 86 Camaro, black, what rims??

I like your look, gonna check and see if i can find some pacers
Forum: Members Camaros
09-03-2010, 08:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,173
Posted By buzzmeup

86 Camaro, black, what rims??

86 RS, black in color, want to stay with 15 rims, looking at Cragar and American Racing. Any other suggestions??
Forum: Members Camaros
07-28-2010, 09:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 663
Posted By buzzmeup

Re: 86 Finally Finished

Yes, took alot, I will try to post afew tonight.
Forum: Members Camaros
07-27-2010, 02:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 663
Posted By buzzmeup

86 Finally Finished

Started about a year and half ago. Car was trashed. Stripped out the interior, replaced all the rubber gaskets, door hinges, hood, realigned the back glass when I painted the jams and window and...
Forum: Carburetors
07-11-2010, 07:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 18,322
Posted By buzzmeup

Fuel Tank Vent Breather??

Have 86 Camaro, has a filter/breather on end of hose from gas tank, anyone know were i might find one. GM discontinued.
Forum: History / Originality
05-04-2010, 06:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,886
Posted By buzzmeup

Re: 86 fuel pump questions

Thanks for the reply Drew, the cannister drivers side front is still there, just no loines connected, Could I run the vent from tank to this cannister. I think the wires for the tank are located...
Forum: History / Originality
05-03-2010, 01:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,886
Posted By buzzmeup

Re: 86 fuel pump questions

THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO REPLIED, THE 8TH IN VIN IS (H). WHAT DAT MEAN??
Forum: History / Originality
05-02-2010, 07:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,886
Posted By buzzmeup

86 fuel pump questions

Bought 86 Camaro with 350 after market engine installed. It has a manual fuel pump, Holley carb., headers, after market distributor, no vacuum line. ect. The gas gauge does not. The lines going to...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
04-16-2010, 03:23 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,841
Posted By buzzmeup

Re: Buying off Hawksthirdgenparts.com?

yyours fitting fine does not help me. I could have pointed out a number of mods I have made to hood just to get it to the point. The stock hood fit like a glove!!! I bought and installed a bolt on...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
04-16-2010, 06:46 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,841
Posted By buzzmeup

Re: Buying off Hawksthirdgenparts.com?

I also bought the SS hood for my 86 camaro, what a piece of CRAP, I worked on the hood it seem forever, then took it to a body guy who is excellent and he worked on it and then painted the car. if I...
Forum: Body
03-31-2010, 09:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,325
Posted By buzzmeup

Re: 86 camaro cable mirror???

Thanks for the photos, The one I got was off a firebird and I think the controller knob is not angled as the one in the photo, I drop it off at the paint shop yesterday. That was the last piece of...
Forum: Body
03-30-2010, 04:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,325
Posted By buzzmeup

86 camaro cable mirror???

Just bought one from junk yard, mine was broke and hanging in the door. Does anyone have a diagram or can explain how the knob controller attaches to the plate on the door. thanks
Forum: Body
03-14-2010, 08:47 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,222
Posted By buzzmeup

Re: Jongbloed hood sunco???

I could have written the E-Mail that SNAPPY wrote about My SS HOOD I purchased from Hawkes. The same exact problems. The deminisons were not the same as the stock hood they were smaller. He was...
Forum: Body
03-14-2010, 08:09 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,989
Posted By buzzmeup

Re: Picture request: ram air I 85-90 t/a

I bought a ss hood from hawks for my 86, I like the look, I also needed the clearence for the carb. The fit is just TERRIBLE, just had the car painted yesterday and my guy has did nothin but...
Forum: Body
12-31-2009, 12:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,561
Posted By buzzmeup

Torque Specifications Rear Hatch??

Have looked all over forum, anyone know what the torque is for the bolts that go thru the glass on the bottom panel(latch area). 1986 camaro Thanks
Forum: Body
12-29-2009, 07:50 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,403
Posted By buzzmeup

Re: Rear Hatch Alignment 101 Tech Article

I have about a 1/4 inch from glass to roof, not sure if you can get 1/2 out of adjusting the hinge where it connects to roof. If you removed the hinges from the glass you might get some adjustment...
Forum: Body
12-25-2009, 06:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,403
Posted By buzzmeup

Re: Rear Hatch Alignment 101 Tech Article

I think you would normally adjust the side to side and the clearance around the glass and the top with the bolts that attach the hatch to the top of the car. Just finished aligning the rear...
Forum: Body
12-01-2009, 04:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,403
Posted By buzzmeup

Re: Rear Hatch Alignment 101 Tech Article

Thanks for the reply, Took everything apart last nite. That factory sealant is some bad stuff. Is 3M strip caulk the same as beautle(SP) strip caulk use in the glass industry.
Forum: Body
11-30-2009, 10:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,403
Posted By buzzmeup

Rear Hatch Alignment 101 Tech Article

Has anyone other than the writer of the article used this procedure. Getting ready to try it on 86 Camaro SC. If so any other suggestions on how to do this. I saw 1 post that said it did not work....
Forum: Cooling
07-18-2009, 07:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,837
Posted By buzzmeup

Re: How To Install Air Induction Dam?

When i purchased the car the air dam extension was misssing which is the middle part of the whole assembly. I did not know it was missing until i read a few threads on here. I went to order the dam...
Forum: Cooling
07-18-2009, 06:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,837
Posted By buzzmeup

Re: How To Install Air Induction Dam?

Just replaced the same items on my 1986 Camaro, I see you live in Yorktown, I live in Carrollton just outside Smithfield, if you want to look at mine call me 757-439-4761.
Forum: Cooling
06-29-2009, 06:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 811
Posted By buzzmeup

Re: Air-Deflector-86 Camaro

You would think so, I live in the Hampton roads area of Va. and I have found 1, which is a IROC which is not the same as mine. I cleaned an painted the old one today and will just use it. Thanks...
Forum: Cooling
06-29-2009, 12:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 811
Posted By buzzmeup

Air-Deflector-86 Camaro

Trying to find air deflector GM part# 14019439-LH and 14019440-RH which air deflector extension Part #14090346 attaches to. I have exhausted all my sources. tried to post photo of what I need, not...
Forum: Cooling
06-28-2009, 07:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,671
Posted By buzzmeup

Re: camaro overheating issues.

I have a 86 and air dam is gone, I do have what GM calls a air dam extension which I believe the lower air dam bolts to. The diagram from gm is not clear. Could you post a picture of what you have....
Forum: Cooling
06-26-2009, 02:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 655
Posted By buzzmeup

Re: i just found out that my air dams missing

HAWKs 3rd.gen has them for 35.00
Forum: Cooling
06-26-2009, 01:49 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 474
Posted By buzzmeup

86 Camaro-I'm Confused

86 sport coupe, I was going to replace my radiator air deflector, when I checked on ordering it, the one displayed was not what I have. Went to GM dealer and looked at diagram of front clip parts. ...
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