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Forum: Members Camaros
03-12-2014, 12:56 PM
Replies: 136
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Posted By street/stripZ28

Re: New Member 1986 Z28

I was getting tired of the rough-looking back seat kick panels to I pulled them out, scuffed, and painted them:
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Forum: Members Camaros
03-12-2014, 12:52 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 20,324
Posted By street/stripZ28

Re: New Member 1986 Z28

Back to the interior, I wanted to clean up all the audio wiring and install Dynamat
338291 (http://s1273.photobucket.com/user/PullinGears-/media/Camaro%20Progress/IMG_7488_zps16491432.jpg.html)...
Forum: Members Camaros
03-12-2014, 12:40 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 20,324
Posted By street/stripZ28

Re: New Member 1986 Z28

While the welder was out Dad helped modify an old alternator bracket
338300 (http://s1273.photobucket.com/user/PullinGears-/media/Camaro%20Progress/IMG_7582_zps2f906e76.jpg.html)
Got the radiator...
Forum: Members Camaros
03-12-2014, 12:32 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 20,324
Posted By street/stripZ28

Re: New Member 1986 Z28

Finished dimpling the headers:
338302 (http://s1273.photobucket.com/user/PullinGears-/media/Camaro%20Progress/IMG_7250_zps69939f5d.jpg.html)
Then we used some straight pipe, Headman S-Turns, and an...
Forum: Members Camaros
03-12-2014, 12:24 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 20,324
Posted By street/stripZ28

Re: New Member 1986 Z28

Almost forgot to mention that I used truck bed coating on the underside of the floorboards:
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Forum: Members Camaros
03-12-2014, 12:21 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 20,324
Posted By street/stripZ28

Re: New Member 1986 Z28

My fuel pump is a Holley Red electric model that we mounted underneath the car to the outside of the spare tire well. I will warn you, this thing is LOUD even when I'm driving the car down the...
Forum: Members Camaros
03-12-2014, 12:13 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 20,324
Posted By street/stripZ28

Re: New Member 1986 Z28

My Christmas present from Dad was a nice set of Harland Sharp roller rockers, we got them soaking right away in preparation for installing them:
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Forum: Members Camaros
03-12-2014, 12:08 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 20,324
Posted By street/stripZ28

Re: New Member 1986 Z28

Long Overdue update guys!

I bought a BBK Billet Under-drive pulley kit
338328 (http://s1273.photobucket.com/user/PullinGears-/media/Camaro%20Progress/IMG_7341_zps3f11a9bb.jpg.html)
Also got a...
Forum: Members Camaros
12-03-2013, 10:41 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 20,324
Posted By street/stripZ28

Re: New Member 1986 Z28

Bully Dawg- Thanks and if you get a chance to take take your third gen with you, some progress is better than no progress!

Atilla the Fun- Thanks for the information, it was news to me!
Forum: Members Camaros
11-27-2013, 10:18 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 20,324
Posted By street/stripZ28

Re: New Member 1986 Z28

Decided to run an electric fuel pump rather than a mechanical one, so I needed a block-off plate.
One junk-motor block off:
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Forum: Members Camaros
11-27-2013, 10:13 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 20,324
Posted By street/stripZ28

Re: New Member 1986 Z28

A stock ,big, heavy, dirty, and tired starter wasn't gonna do, so..... A discount card to Summit netted me a light weight mini-starter.........Because Racecar
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Forum: Members Camaros
11-27-2013, 10:05 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 20,324
Posted By street/stripZ28

Re: New Member 1986 Z28

Now back to the cooler lines, boy were they fun
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Forum: Members Camaros
11-27-2013, 10:02 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 20,324
Posted By street/stripZ28

Re: New Member 1986 Z28

Installed, you can also get a glimpse of the passenger side sub-frame connector, I highly recommend installing a set, even on coupes, I could feel the stiffness of the body even just pulling in a...
Forum: Members Camaros
11-27-2013, 09:55 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 20,324
Posted By street/stripZ28

Re: New Member 1986 Z28

Getting her lined up and starting the bell-housing bolts
341605 (http://s1273.photobucket.com/user/PullinGears-/media/Camaro%20Progress/IMG_7224_zps9393ea47.jpg.html)
Of course, I couldn't do this...
Forum: Members Camaros
11-27-2013, 09:40 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 20,324
Posted By street/stripZ28

Re: New Member 1986 Z28

Thanks guys! College is keeping me busy and I'm having trouble with photobucket, but here is an update!

Time to put the transmission in!
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Forum: Members Camaros
10-17-2013, 02:17 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 20,324
Posted By street/stripZ28

Re: New Member 1986 Z28

Some more parts showed up. Bought a "wonder bar": from UMI performance, aluminum water pump, 69 Z/28 badge that will find it's way onto the dashboard, Lokar flexible dipstick, satinless overflow can,...
Forum: Members Camaros
10-17-2013, 02:07 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 20,324
Posted By street/stripZ28

Re: New Member 1986 Z28

Soon after I got the car (actually when it was still on the road with the 305) Dad and I installed a set of Sub-Frame connectors from UMI Performance:
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Forum: Members Camaros
10-17-2013, 01:56 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 20,324
Posted By street/stripZ28

Re: New Member 1986 Z28

Richboll: Most of it, it will always be a project car though!

Tank and shields went back in along with Lakewood 50-50 drag shocks:


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Forum: Members Camaros
10-15-2013, 11:00 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 20,324
Posted By street/stripZ28

Re: New Member 1986 Z28

Since the build is further along than my fourm updates show and considering how long I've kept you waiting I figured some teaser shots were in order.......
At the trans shop sorting out the...
Forum: Members Camaros
10-15-2013, 10:46 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 20,324
Posted By street/stripZ28

Re: New Member 1986 Z28

Hey guys!!! I'm sorry I have been away so long. Life got it the way with college and work so the car was on the back burner for a while. Plus being away at school makes it hard to update because all...
Forum: Members Camaros
06-04-2013, 09:37 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 20,324
Posted By street/stripZ28

Re: New Member 1986 Z28

347784 (http://s1273.photobucket.com/user/PullinGears-/media/z28/IMG_7149-001_zps2775f7a0.jpg.html)
Forum: Members Camaros
06-04-2013, 09:32 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 20,324
Posted By street/stripZ28

Re: New Member 1986 Z28

The underside of the body didn't look too bad, but I decided to clean and bed-coat it.
347793 (http://s1273.photobucket.com/user/PullinGears-/media/z28/IMG_7138_zpsffe5ed5e.jpg.html)
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Forum: Members Camaros
06-04-2013, 09:29 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 20,324
Posted By street/stripZ28

Re: New Member 1986 Z28

347798 (http://s1273.photobucket.com/user/PullinGears-/media/z28/IMG_7145-001_zps79bbf957.jpg.html)
Here you can see the pipe fitting and strainer we installed after removing the stock pump. Sorry,...
Forum: Members Camaros
06-04-2013, 09:27 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 20,324
Posted By street/stripZ28

Re: New Member 1986 Z28

Then came time to drop the tank and turn the fuel pump into a strainer
347800 (http://s1273.photobucket.com/user/PullinGears-/media/z28/IMG_7159-001_zps50182673.jpg.html)
Forum: Members Camaros
06-04-2013, 08:58 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 20,324
Posted By street/stripZ28

Re: New Member 1986 Z28

Stainless brake lines from inline tube showed up
347808 (http://s1273.photobucket.com/user/PullinGears-/media/z28/IMG_7183_zpsd7c0c0fa.jpg.html)
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Forum: Members Camaros
06-04-2013, 08:50 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 20,324
Posted By street/stripZ28

Re: New Member 1986 Z28

Update Time!!!!!

Trans is done and ready to go in.....new cooler lines from inline tube....lokar flexible dipstick....freshly bed-coated cross member
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Forum: Members Camaros
05-06-2013, 10:10 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 20,324
Posted By street/stripZ28

Re: New Member 1986 Z28

Thanks Guys!
As far as the stall, I went off recommendations from my Dad and my Boss. While I do plan on racing the car, it will also see a lot of street time and cruising as well as being driven...
Forum: Members Camaros
05-06-2013, 03:29 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 20,324
Posted By street/stripZ28

Re: New Member 1986 Z28

We fired the car up.....took it for a test drive...I'm PUMPED! It's going to the trans shop this week to get the cooler, TCC switch and kick down cable adjusted. I will update the pics ASAP.
Forum: Members Camaros
05-01-2013, 01:02 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 20,324
Posted By street/stripZ28

Re: New Member 1986 Z28

Thanks guys!

Dad and I have been hard at work getting the car together, goal is Ocean City Cruisin in TWO WEEKS!

As I mentioned earlier in the thread, I am further along then the pictures...
Forum: Body
04-29-2013, 04:46 PM
Replies: 1,192
Views: 103,465
Posted By street/stripZ28

Re: Did u have a Thirdgen in highschool?

I know what you mean about the amount of money they require! I also have about double what I paid for the car in it now. When got it though, around 2008-09 with the help Of my parents I also got a...
Forum: Body
04-29-2013, 12:52 PM
Replies: 1,192
Views: 103,465
Posted By street/stripZ28

Re: Did u have a Thirdgen in highschool?

I bought the 86 as soon as I had my learners permit, had to wait to drive it!

Great car to have in High School. Kind of funny, my Z28 was the oldest car in the parking lot. I lost best car to an...
Forum: Members Camaros
04-09-2013, 03:00 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 20,324
Posted By street/stripZ28

Re: New Member 1986 Z28

Nope, stock rear has to go, it's posted in the For Sale section now. I bought a Strange 12 Bolt....Pictures coming soon.

Thanks!
Forum: Members Camaros
04-09-2013, 10:59 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 20,324
Posted By street/stripZ28

Re: New Member 1986 Z28

Setting up the shift kit:
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Going back together:
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Almost done!
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Time to sign and date it:
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New 2200 stall converter too:
Forum: Members Camaros
04-09-2013, 10:55 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 20,324
Posted By street/stripZ28

Re: New Member 1986 Z28

I am fortunate enough to work at a transmission shop and my awesome boss was willing to let me tear down and help assemble my 700R-4 .Time to rebuild the trans:
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Pulled Apart:
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Forum: Members Camaros
04-09-2013, 10:49 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 20,324
Posted By street/stripZ28

Re: New Member 1986 Z28

Johnny,
The cam cam with the top end kit, I don't have the came specs with me but I believe it has .488"/.510" Lift, The RPM range was from 1500-6500. The kit is rated for 410 horsepower but...
Forum: Members Camaros
04-05-2013, 01:44 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 20,324
Posted By street/stripZ28

Re: New Member 1986 Z28

Fitting the Hedman long-tubes
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It's in!
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Got the radiator and fan back in too:
http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y416/PullinGears-/IMG_6905_zpsaa449746.jpg
Also got the...
Forum: Members Camaros
04-05-2013, 01:40 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 20,324
Posted By street/stripZ28

Re: New Member 1986 Z28

Thanks!
With some more help from Dad, we got the intake on
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Then came the water pump
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Motor mounts went on, then it was time to finish the heart transplant!
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Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-05-2013, 01:14 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,758
Posted By street/stripZ28

Re: Lets see some 86's

86 Z28
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Gotta love the mohawk third brake light!
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Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-05-2013, 01:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,442
Posted By street/stripZ28

Re: Cold weather pics POST THEM UP

Back when we got a little snow..
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Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-05-2013, 12:54 PM
Replies: 505
Views: 35,310
Posted By street/stripZ28

Re: Have you named your Cars?

Introducing...Jen
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Forum: Members Camaros
04-02-2013, 11:30 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 20,324
Posted By street/stripZ28

Re: New Member 1986 Z28

Edelbrock Performer RPM 64cc Aluminum Cylinder heads! I ended up buying their complete top end power package.
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one down one to go
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Starting to look like something. Heads are...
Forum: Members Camaros
04-02-2013, 11:23 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 20,324
Posted By street/stripZ28

Re: New Member 1986 Z28

Johnny, thanks for the advice but the oil pan was already installed after I read it, Live an Learn!

More Progress:
Dad and I pulled the oil pump apart to have our friend weld the pickup on...
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
04-01-2013, 05:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 412
Posted By street/stripZ28

Re: Autometer 3 Guage pillar pod

3rd gen specific with molded pod.

By the way I am located in Maryland.
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
04-01-2013, 01:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 412
Posted By street/stripZ28

Autometer 3 Guage pillar pod

Hey, Im looking for the Autometer 3 guage pillar pod for a hardtop. Anybody have one to sell?

Pm with price and contact info please, Thanks!-Kevin
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
04-01-2013, 01:21 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 234
Posted By street/stripZ28

Autometer 3 guage pillar pod

Hey, Im looking for the Autometer 3 guage pillar pod for a hardtop. Anybody have one to sell?

Pm with price contact info please, Thanks!-Kevin

SORRY! wrong ection, I'm new at this
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
03-27-2013, 04:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 458
Posted By street/stripZ28

Re: IROC Wonder bar

I still have it, text or call me at 410-868-5866, First Come First serve
Forum: Members Camaros
03-26-2013, 10:43 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 20,324
Posted By street/stripZ28

Re: New Member 1986 Z28

Timing cover going on:
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Took a break from the motor and installed my new polyurethane motor mounts
old:
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new $10 mounts just for the cases:
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All you have to...
Forum: Members Camaros
03-26-2013, 10:37 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 20,324
Posted By street/stripZ28

Re: New Member 1986 Z28

Time to paint the motor
got it ready to spray:
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I am using Duiplicolor Engine enamels, Primer:
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I went back and forth on color and I decided on Chevy engine orange, I like the...
Forum: Members Camaros
03-26-2013, 10:28 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 20,324
Posted By street/stripZ28

Re: New Member 1986 Z28

Engine bay is painted!
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Front cross member need some attention and since I could't afford a tubular one, I attacked it with a wire wheel and scuff pads, then Herculiner truck bed coating. I...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
03-25-2013, 04:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 548
Posted By street/stripZ28

86 Z28 Front and Rear sway bars

Comes with the original bushings, brackets, and endlinks.
Front is 34mm, rear is 23mm. I am asking 20 each OBO. I am located in Howard County Maryland.-Kevin
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