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Forum: History / Originality
01-16-2021, 09:13 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 37,342
Posted By FormerL69

Re: '82 CFI Pace Car Resto

Spent a few hours under the car this afternoon getting the motor mounts out. Well, one of the motor mounts anyway. I decided to do this without dropping the LCAs because the book says it can be...
Forum: History / Originality
01-14-2021, 06:37 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 37,342
Posted By FormerL69

Re: '82 CFI Pace Car Resto

Hello everyone ... after a brief 2 year, 10 month and 10 day break (1,047 days since my last post here, to be exact) - I'm back.

Yes - believe it or not, my pace car project is still in the...
Forum: History / Originality
01-02-2021, 05:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,198
Posted By FormerL69

Re: The history TPI

Cool article - thanks for taking the time to share! TPI was a real advancement back in the day. Still a cool looking system.

A story related to the first-year F-Body TPI: my parents bought a new...
Forum: History / Originality
08-26-2020, 10:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 630
Posted By FormerL69

Re: 1982 Z28 Indy Pace Car with 600 miles...

Curious to see "Z28" embroidered on the passenger headrest...
Forum: History / Originality
04-29-2020, 10:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,424
Posted By FormerL69

Re: 86 IROC-Z commercial

Interesting the horn button shown at 0:11 in the first video is missing the emblem.
Forum: Camaros for Sale
04-29-2020, 10:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,999
Posted By FormerL69

Re: 86 IROC-Z $2000/bo in NH

Mistake post ... Sorry!
Forum: History / Originality
02-25-2020, 09:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,166
Posted By FormerL69

Re: First Time for everything:

That's awesome John. Way to go! I love the Berli radio on a stick.
Forum: History / Originality
05-11-2019, 03:04 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,627
Posted By FormerL69

Re: 3rd gens and other '80's and '90's cars destroyed in fire

Sad to see this. Good nobody was hurt. I assume security should have been there 24x7. Looks like it spread fast. I feel bad for the owners of those cars. Big loss.
Forum: History / Originality
05-05-2019, 11:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,541
Posted By FormerL69

Re: 2nd Owner - 1984 Z28

That center console clock means one thing (and the SPID confirms): the car came from the factory with the U63 AM-only radio which did not have a digital tuner and therefore no clock display. So this...
Forum: History / Originality
05-05-2019, 01:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,541
Posted By FormerL69

Re: 2nd Owner - 1984 Z28

Great looking L69. Congrats! The L69 with the 5-speed is a ton of fun. Great find ...
Forum: History / Originality
03-18-2019, 11:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 723
Posted By FormerL69

Re: Pontiac Tojan in Carfection

I just stumbled across the article on this car elsewhere. I had never heard of the Tojan before.

The front end and sides kind of look like a giant Fiero.
Forum: History / Originality
03-27-2018, 06:41 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,067
Posted By FormerL69

Re: Newly acquired 20k mile 1982 Z28

It's great to see an '82 in such amazing shape -- so many unique things about that year. Very sorry to read the story about your brother but I can understand your desire to own a car that carries...
Forum: History / Originality
03-04-2018, 02:43 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 37,342
Posted By FormerL69

Re: '82 CFI Pace Car Resto

LOL. Thanks. I was thinking the other day that my new goal needs to be finishing the car by the time I turn 50. At the rate I'm going now, that'll be here before I know it! ;)
Forum: History / Originality
03-04-2018, 02:40 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 37,342
Posted By FormerL69

Re: '82 CFI Pace Car Resto

Thanks for sticking with me guys. I'll finish this eventually.

I have a bit of a dilemma on my hands regarding the engine and am not really sure how to proceed. Mind you, I'm not an engine...
Forum: History / Originality
01-08-2018, 12:37 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 37,342
Posted By FormerL69

Re: '82 CFI Pace Car Resto

Holy back from the dead Batman!

And hello again to those of you still subscribed and following along.

I cannot believe it has been over 2 years since I last posted in this thread. And yes,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-08-2018, 12:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,749
Posted By FormerL69

Re: 305 Pistons

That's no lie. The ports on the factory CFI intake are truly horrible as the pic you posted shows.

I believe the 32 HP/16 TQ numbers you are quoting for the Renegade are dyno results from a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-07-2018, 05:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,749
Posted By FormerL69

Re: 305 Pistons

@GD: yeah, you got me there on changing the cam with respect to originality and experience. So maybe I'm at 90% experience. :)

I had an '84 L69 back in the day and it was a blast driving that...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-07-2018, 04:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,749
Posted By FormerL69

Re: 305 Pistons

Thanks to everyone for the feedback and comments. This is kind of stuff that makes thirdgen such a great resource.

@NoEmissions84TA: I completely forgot about the weight possible difference...
Forum: History / Originality
01-06-2018, 04:28 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,791
Posted By FormerL69

Re: mecum results

The TTA was not sold. The '87s were sold.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-06-2018, 04:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,749
Posted By FormerL69

305 Pistons

Hi Everyone,

First off, let me say I know I am over-thinking this.

A few pistons in my 305 LU5 (Crossfire) are scuffed and need to be replaced. I will rebuilding the engine back to stock (for...
Forum: Members Camaros
12-31-2017, 03:00 PM
Replies: 354
Views: 102,373
Posted By FormerL69

Re: 1982-1984 Z28's pic thread!!!!!

@Saxondale: enjoyed that Z28 engineering video with Don Runkle. Thanks for posting that link. Funny he talks about the awesome performance of the Crossfire engine and then they show the pace car...
Forum: History / Originality
10-15-2017, 07:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 777
Posted By FormerL69

Re: Advice on 1982 Camaro

This.

I'll go with impossible here :)
And this. ;) The interior plastics looked baked, which is typical for '82s, so I'd bet the sill plates are ready to disintegrate.

Nobody can tell you...
Forum: History / Originality
09-02-2017, 12:04 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 6,885
Posted By FormerL69

Re: Back to the factory!

Very cool. Period.
Forum: History / Originality
07-25-2017, 11:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,433
Posted By FormerL69

Re: Is this car worth saving - 82 Pace Car

Not even close. I'll go one step further than Scott and say that I'm not even sure it's worth it for parts. Well, the hood maybe worth something if it's the original SMC version, but beyond that, I...
Forum: History / Originality
05-12-2017, 12:15 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,119
Posted By FormerL69

Re: What Restoration Parts Would You Like to See?

I thought Hawks was working on reproducing these a few years back but nothing was ever released. Hopefully it's still on someone's list over there..
Forum: History / Originality
05-11-2017, 11:40 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,119
Posted By FormerL69

Re: What Restoration Parts Would You Like to See?

Pretty much anything unique to '82's :

correct dash pad with flat front edge and faux stitching
washer reservoir
seat belt receivers with GM button
82 style sill plates
rear storage...
Forum: History / Originality
04-26-2017, 11:12 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,041
Posted By FormerL69

Re: 1982 Z28 2,998 original miles

Beautiful car. Always nice to see a clean '82. Lots of unique, first year things on them.
Forum: TBI
04-26-2017, 11:00 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 48,506
Posted By FormerL69

Re: crossfire renegade intake manifold?

Hope you can bring the business back Tom. Would definitely like to get my hands on the TB balancing tool and some other tools you previously had for sale.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-25-2017, 06:42 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,800
Posted By FormerL69

Re: BADNBLK in Chevy High Performance Magazine *and now working with Detroit Speed*

As I said in another thread, your Z definitely deservers to be in print Brandon. It's awesome CHP featured your car. Congrats!
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-25-2017, 06:37 PM
Replies: 567
Views: 73,823
Posted By FormerL69

Re: BADNBLK's 91 Z28 LS1 swap... Engine + much more :)

Just thumbed through my copy of CHP and bam! There's Brandon's car. Congrats man! Your Z definitely deserves to be in print.
Forum: History / Originality
11-19-2016, 07:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,177
Posted By FormerL69

Re: 83 z28 speedometer question

GT4373 is correct. The dual-needle speed was used from 82-84 and is correct for 83.

In 1985, the single needle speed was introduced but was also an 85 MPH version. If the speed in the 83 you...
Forum: History / Originality
09-07-2016, 08:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 935
Posted By FormerL69

Re: 5175 MILE 1982 Z28 INDY EDITION

I have this same head unit for my 82 Pace Car but am not sure if it works. The prior owner put an Alpine head in but (fortunately) kept the original unit. I plan to re-install it and if it's not...
Forum: History / Originality
09-07-2016, 08:46 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 16,058
Posted By FormerL69

Re: 1982 Pace Car is Home

Not to sound like a stalker, but I looked up the completed sale on eBay and saw the pic. Incredible! And only $25 too ...
Forum: History / Originality
09-07-2016, 07:49 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 16,058
Posted By FormerL69

Re: 1982 Pace Car is Home

Tell me about it. Finding that switch in the box is nothing short of incredible. Unobtanium for sure! :goodjob:
Forum: History / Originality
07-30-2016, 10:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,412
Posted By FormerL69

Re: Pure Beauty

Very sorry for your loss Scott. Given your passion for third gens, it's great to see that you were able to hang on to it. Great looking pace car!
Forum: History / Originality
07-16-2016, 02:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,280
Posted By FormerL69

Re: 60 mile Z28 Pace Car on Craigslist

I totally agree. For supposedly 60 miles there is a lot to question. There is an ERS tag above the radio which makes me wonder if the whole dash has been changed out. I don't think ERS was on the...
Forum: History / Originality
07-16-2016, 10:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,280
Posted By FormerL69

Re: 60 mile Z28 Pace Car on Craigslist

I noticed that too. The display should be green, not orange. I think orange came in the '85 Delco units. I'll look more closely at the pictures when I'm not on ny phone...
Forum: History / Originality
07-16-2016, 10:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,280
Posted By FormerL69

Re: 60 mile Z28 Pace Car on Craigslist

Interesting that at 60 miles the seats have been recovered. The Z28 embroidering is missing from the driver headrest.
Forum: History / Originality
05-07-2016, 12:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 995
Posted By FormerL69

Re: Crossfire, worth saving or not?

Not much to add. sofakingom summed it all up perfectly.

If the system is in tact and you don't really care about the overall performance, keep it. At a minimum, if you decide to go another...
Forum: History / Originality
03-27-2016, 02:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 801
Posted By FormerL69

Re: 1989 Turbo TransAm FPV test drive review

Neat to see.

I love how the driver goes to move the seat forward by first searching for the button on the side of the seat - and then realizing it's a manual adjustment. :)
Forum: History / Originality
01-01-2016, 08:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 723
Posted By FormerL69

Re: Do you know

I had an '84 L69 with 3.73s and a 5-speed. I want to say I never cracked more than 20 MPG on a good tank. Seems like I was closer to 16-18 MPG with a lot of in-town driving. The 3.73 were a hoot...
Forum: History / Originality
12-30-2015, 10:46 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,211
Posted By FormerL69

Re: Well, Here's a 1985 Creampuff.....

Wow -- I had to put on my shades just to look at those pictures. :) It is a nice looking car. Crank windows no less -- how refreshing. LOL.
Forum: Members Camaros
11-23-2015, 08:44 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,028
Posted By FormerL69

Re: BADNBLK's 1990 IROC: Project I don't know what I'm doing anymore...

Brandon -- you're a mad man! Nice score.
Forum: History / Originality
11-22-2015, 11:15 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,978
Posted By FormerL69

Re: i pulled the trigger on the 5,000 iroc

Congrats Ray. Beautiful car!
Forum: Body
11-17-2015, 10:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 807
Posted By FormerL69

Re: Spolier Nuts

@JamesC - I actually bought the 3M strip caulk a while back and originally planned to use that. As I started looking at the book it got wondering if the original GM nuts with the sealer already...
Forum: Body
11-16-2015, 09:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 807
Posted By FormerL69

Re: Spolier Nuts

@ Ron U.S.M.C and @aroto -- Thanks for the info guys!
Forum: History / Originality
11-16-2015, 09:07 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 6,223
Posted By FormerL69

Re: Gorgeous 1987 IROC

Nice. I really don't remember how popular red interiors were back in the 80s. :)
Forum: Members Camaros
11-16-2015, 09:05 PM
Replies: 354
Views: 102,373
Posted By FormerL69

Re: 1982-1984 Z28's pic thread!!!!!

From a long time ago...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/640x449/80-84z28_cb23f41162ae3955a4e6bef65e0dd16ce4f6fc15.jpg


My '84 L69 5-spd from back in the day. This car...
Forum: Body
11-16-2015, 05:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 807
Posted By FormerL69

Re: Spolier Nuts

Thanks. Looking closer at the book, it looks like the Firebird spoilers may have used a gasket between the stands and the decklid.

What you described is what I think my car had -- the nut flange...
Forum: Body
11-15-2015, 08:44 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 9,469
Posted By FormerL69

Re: A New beginning (picture heavy)

Just saw this thread. Great work! I will second what Aston said, the amount of work you did in such a short time is nothing short of phenomenal.
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