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Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-12-2014, 08:27 PM
Replies: 576
Views: 84,436
Posted By 71nova

Re: All Members One Pic ONLY!

330649 (http://s124.photobucket.com/user/meltinmetal/media/DSC01107_zps48264890.jpg.html) 1990
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-08-2014, 10:54 PM
Replies: 440
Views: 123,214
Posted By 71nova

Re: PICS OF YOUR RED OR BLACK THIRD GENS!!!

:nod:330785 (http://s124.photobucket.com/user/meltinmetal/media/IMAG0036_zps91c841b4.jpg.html)
Forum: History / Originality
03-14-2014, 05:09 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,519
Posted By 71nova

Re: Scott Moyer is right

yes
Forum: History / Originality
03-13-2014, 02:27 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 17,031
Posted By 71nova

Re: Locating my build sheet

Is this a build sheet? If so I found it between the foam and cover on the bottom of my drivers seat.
Forum: History / Originality
03-12-2014, 07:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,759
Posted By 71nova

Re: Where are my RPO Codes?

I had a hunch the other day and felt up under my drivers seat and felt a piece of paper. This is what I pulled out after unbolting seat. I think I saw it before when I removed the seats for cleaning...
Forum: History / Originality
03-12-2014, 01:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 877
Posted By 71nova

Re: New Historical plates

Historic plates have been on my 90 since 2010 (20 yrs where I'm at). I even have em on a 93 Miata. I'm actually considering driving nothing but historic, only one year away. I got rid of my front tag...
Forum: History / Originality
03-12-2014, 12:18 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,519
Posted By 71nova

Re: Scott Moyer is right

I used nos bumper emblems for now, just cut bow tie off. My rocker emblems were trashed. Would have looked better mounted in the black plastic but mine were pretty wore out. If I decide to do...
Forum: Members Camaros
03-11-2014, 04:20 PM
Replies: 306
Views: 87,616
Posted By 71nova

Re: Post picture of clean Camaros

Mine as of yesterday.
Forum: Body
03-06-2014, 12:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,151
Posted By 71nova

Re: Replacement factory Driving lights

They are still making the fog lights and parking lights as well as other parts. Check with authorized gm parts dealers online. (GM Parts Online) - (Gm Parts Direct)
Forum: History / Originality
02-27-2014, 04:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,993
Posted By 71nova

Re: Dealer license frames ( Lyman Slack )

:yup:

I agree 100%.
Forum: History / Originality
02-22-2014, 08:40 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,551
Posted By 71nova

Re: Build Date/Sale Date?Post yours

I have no idea. I need to do some more research. Any ideas? I believe its still a Chevrolet dealership today but under a different name. The only paperwork I have is the GMAC Financial Services...
Forum: History / Originality
02-20-2014, 11:36 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,551
Posted By 71nova

Re: Build Date/Sale Date?Post yours

I agree he probably wasn't too keen on the styling changes for '91 (lets not forget the rims). He probably also had been eyeing the IROC-Zs from the time they came out since he owned an 84 Z28. It...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic Region
02-20-2014, 02:50 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,387
Posted By 71nova

Re: Crusin' Ocean City

Thanks for the info. It's been many years since I've been to O.C. I'll be marking my calender. I have friends that go to the show every year 0 with a Thirdgen.
Forum: History / Originality
02-20-2014, 02:23 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,551
Posted By 71nova

Re: Build Date/Sale Date?Post yours

I overlooked the winter aspect. I saw the 8/89 build and 5/19/1990 purchase date and forgot all about it. Thanks for pointing that out.
Forum: Mid-Atlantic Region
02-19-2014, 07:25 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,387
Posted By 71nova

Re: Crusin' Ocean City

What's the date? I've never been. Last year my car was in the shop at the time. Would not mind checking it out if weather is good. Been waiting for track to open as well. Just being able to go for a...
Forum: Body
02-19-2014, 04:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,213
Posted By 71nova

Re: flat black or gloss black (headlight area)

Satin black for factory originality, anything else would be more of a custom approach.
Forum: History / Originality
02-19-2014, 04:16 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,551
Posted By 71nova

Re: Build Date/Sale Date?Post yours

So far only Spring/Summer sales, go figure. I wonder why my car sat for 8-9 months before being purchased. Maybe it was the red on red.
Forum: History / Originality
02-18-2014, 02:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,437
Posted By 71nova

Re: (r12 conversion to R134) Does this affect originality?

EPA certification required for r12 purchases
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-18-2014, 12:22 AM
Replies: 1,465
Views: 213,671
Posted By 71nova

Re: NAME YOUR BEST VANITY PLATES

My favorite so far.
Forum: History / Originality
02-17-2014, 03:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,622
Posted By 71nova

Re: ALERT 10K MILES 1985 IROC TULSA

Speaking of "crack pipe prices" I posted my car for $20,000 on craigslist a while back. I took it down after a couple of hours. I didn't want to have to explain myself. Some people just love their...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-16-2014, 04:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,916
Posted By 71nova

Re: Vanity Plate

MELTEM my uncle had that on his NINJA. I always liked it. Would also look good on a Thirdgen with some performance upgrades. If your going to run a vanity tag about performance make sure you have...
Forum: History / Originality
02-16-2014, 04:31 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,551
Posted By 71nova

Re: Build Date/Sale Date?Post yours

Good call adding locations. I edited my post to include them as well.
Forum: History / Originality
02-16-2014, 10:38 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,551
Posted By 71nova

Re: Build Date/Sale Date?Post yours

I imagine the original owner had to make a decision 91 Z28 or 90 IROC at the dealer based on the date of sale.
Forum: History / Originality
02-16-2014, 08:58 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,551
Posted By 71nova

Build Date/Sale Date?Post yours

My car has a build date of 8/89 (Van Nuys CA) and the original owner bought it new 5/19/90 (Baltimore,MD.). It seems like a long time between the build and sale date. What do you think or know? Post...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-15-2014, 08:41 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,916
Posted By 71nova

Re: Vanity Plate

BIRD BRN = BIRD BRAIN
BRD BR8N Thought of...
Forum: History / Originality
02-15-2014, 01:14 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 16,614
Posted By 71nova

Re: Did you buy one NEW back in the day? Tell your story!

Sorry Scott, I was just trying to provide some valuable historical information on the day the car was bought new from the original owner's perspective and sales contract. I am grateful to have this...
Forum: History / Originality
02-14-2014, 11:18 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 16,614
Posted By 71nova

Re: Did you buy one NEW back in the day? Tell your story!

I did not buy one new. I am the second owner. The original owner bought my 1990 IROC Z new from Fox Chevrolet in Baltimore, Maryland on May 19, 1990. Total price was $19,185.50 including taxes tags...
Forum: Interior
02-14-2014, 06:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,531
Posted By 71nova

Re: Most overpriced part ever!

I got lucky and got a mint Camaro pad for 60 bucks about 6 months ago. Met the seller at a local car show. Someone at the show told him they would give him 20 for it. He didn't have the pad with him...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
02-12-2014, 12:21 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,614
Posted By 71nova

Re: Third gen customs

The word "custom" is a warning sign from what I have heard. Maybe it takes a while to make it custom.
Forum: Interior
02-07-2014, 05:47 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 130,837
Posted By 71nova

Re: No doubt a pointless thread, but what's the weirdest thing youv'e found in your c

happy meal toys, dog hair, soda stains, 60 bucks in change, an Aristo Apollo, 7 jewel shock resistant stop watch, original bill of sale for car, owner manual, owner cassette, wheel lock key. Never...
Forum: Interior
02-07-2014, 05:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,824
Posted By 71nova

Re: Please post pics of your flame red interior!

A couple pictures of mine. The sun put a beating on it. Not too bad for a 24 year old $1200 car. I need floor mats, door pulls are coming apart. I replaced dash pad. It was filthy when I bought it....
Forum: History / Originality
02-05-2014, 12:21 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,586
Posted By 71nova

Re: Super Bowl '14 Mountain Dew Ad

I missed this commercial thanks for sharing. Tim Tebow was driving a Nova that looks a lot like mine (color, body style and rims) in the T mobile commercial because he cant get a contract. I thought...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-26-2014, 07:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 25,124
Posted By 71nova

Re: Rear window Tint

20% back and sides. Have not used defroster since having tint installed (have used it once in 5 years of ownership), so I have no feedback on that. I thought about having the defroster removed for a...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-26-2014, 12:22 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 25,124
Posted By 71nova

Re: Rear window Tint

here is one
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
01-23-2014, 01:44 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 222
Posted By 71nova

Factory red floor mats

I am looking for original red floor mats for my Iroc.
Forum: History / Originality
12-20-2013, 02:30 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 12,175
Posted By 71nova

Re: High Mile Third Gens,Post yours

Mine sits at 87000.
Forum: Body
12-16-2013, 05:56 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 6,121
Posted By 71nova

Re: Time to paint 1990 Iroc

I paid 1200 for the car 5000 for the paint job and about 2800 on miscellaneous items (tires, injectors, water pump, alternator, dash pad, weatherstripping, windshield, battery, stripe kit, etc.).
Forum: Body
12-07-2013, 02:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,014
Posted By 71nova

Re: Lost/Stolen Emblems

A bumper emblem with bow tie removed is what I am using, for now.
Forum: Body
12-06-2013, 02:38 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 6,121
Posted By 71nova

Re: Time to paint 1990 Iroc

I want to try and keep the car close to original, for as long as I can. These cars looked great from the factory. I am very satisfied with the job the body shop did and how the car sits today.
Forum: Body
12-05-2013, 08:46 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 6,121
Posted By 71nova

Re: Time to paint 1990 Iroc

Lost tag new grill.
Forum: Body
10-19-2013, 10:15 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 6,121
Posted By 71nova

Re: Time to paint 1990 Iroc

A few more. I need to get some more/better shots. This is about all I have. Always something that needs to be done when it comes to car projects. Somehow three of them showed up at my door looking...
Forum: Body
10-19-2013, 09:56 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 6,121
Posted By 71nova

Re: Time to paint 1990 Iroc

A few more pics. Thanks for the positive comments.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-14-2013, 09:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,331
Posted By 71nova

Re: IROC without IROC stickers

Thanks for the compliments. That's a TGO inspired paint job. Four years of looking at all the beautiful examples on TGO and it had to be done. I thought before and after shots might shed some light...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-13-2013, 10:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,331
Posted By 71nova

Re: IROC without IROC stickers

A picture before decals and after decals. I was on the fence too, but am happy they are on the car. The car had them originally and that was a factor in my decision.
Forum: Mid-Atlantic Region
10-08-2013, 10:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 814
Posted By 71nova

Re: New intro as well.

Welcome Mike. $900 sounds like a good starting point. How many miles? Any rust? More pics?
Forum: Exhaust
10-06-2013, 09:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,589
Posted By 71nova

Re: *mystery issue for 2 months now* Bad sputtering and bouncing RPMS

Have you checked your injectors.
Forum: Body
09-26-2013, 03:26 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 6,121
Posted By 71nova

Re: Time to paint 1990 Iroc

The body shop did their job. The guys at the shop told me they actually enjoyed and took pride in working on this car. It took me 4 years to decide to paint, even though the "great find " and cost of...
Forum: Interior
09-26-2013, 03:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,381
Posted By 71nova

Re: Lucky Dash Pad Find

It's getting there and a decent dash pad definitely helps.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-26-2013, 07:40 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,780
Posted By 71nova

Re: to tint or not? "Post pics of tinted Thirdgens"

It would be nice if the majority of cars on Craigslist looked like these. I'd be going to look at a lot of cars instead of posting on TGO.
Forum: Body
09-26-2013, 07:23 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 6,121
Posted By 71nova

Re: Time to paint 1990 Iroc

Thank you and thanks to E and B auto body. I saved a Third gen. I'd rather have the hard top car for a number of reasons. If it would have been a t-top car, it would have taken some more work and...
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