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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-27-2021, 11:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 346
Posted By the_assman

Re: Help with transmission gears

i'm just finishing up doing the same to my 1990 305 tbi auto , 2.73 open to 3.42 limited slip

for the speedo to read correct with factory parts your going to need the white vss , speed sensor ,...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-25-2021, 02:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,974
Posted By the_assman

Re: speedo calibration -- dakota sgi-100bt

thanks everyone

dakota digital box on order :thumbsup:
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-24-2021, 08:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,974
Posted By the_assman

Re: speedo calibration -- dakota sgi-100bt

nice , does your cruise control still work without the buffer box
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-24-2021, 10:06 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,974
Posted By the_assman

Re: speedo calibration -- dakota sgi-100bt

awesome , thanks again
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-24-2021, 09:57 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,974
Posted By the_assman

Re: speedo calibration -- dakota sgi-100bt

thanks , i'll use my google-foo to see if i can find a copy of the instructions online to read through
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-22-2021, 08:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,974
Posted By the_assman

speedo calibration -- dakota sgi-100bt

i have a 90 rs with a 305 tbi and 700r4. i changed the gears from 2.73 to 3.42 and need to calibrate the speedometer. it looks like the electric vss's that hold the 41 tooth gear are impossible to...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-13-2021, 10:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 660
Posted By the_assman

Re: Restoring My Front Suspension - Walkthrough

great write-up and pics , looks great

i'm in the middle of doing this now to my 90 vert

almost done with the front and getting ready to pull the rear apart
Forum: Body
06-15-2020, 11:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,542
Posted By the_assman

Re: Door glass interchange

/\ yup they changed the regulators in the doors in the later years. 82-92 glass will work in all years , there will just be a few extra holes in the glass
Forum: Convertibles
09-16-2019, 07:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,044
Posted By the_assman

Re: Tonneau Striker

i believe that's incase the car was rear ended , it was to help keep the tonneau cover from coming forward into the passenger compartment
Forum: Car Audio
09-16-2019, 07:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 16,059
Posted By the_assman

Re: 10 ohm front speakers - is it important with factory radio?

i installed , i believe 4ohm , pioneer speakers front and rear in my vert with a factory delco radio

sounds great and no overheating issues

it's the wife's cruiser and she likes to listen to...
Forum: Interior
09-16-2019, 07:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,602
Posted By the_assman

Re: Trunk interior color

on the verts i believe the trunk section was redone by asc in black , the color to match all other colors

my brothers 92 vert is white with red interior and has the blacked out trunk area

my 90...
Forum: History / Originality
06-04-2019, 11:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,994
Posted By the_assman

Re: '90 RS vert. Seems like a good deal.

and it has a passenger side air bag , my 90 only has a driver side air bag

it does look nice and would be an easy project for a nice original cruiser
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-25-2019, 10:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 930
Posted By the_assman

Re: Is it impossible to find this weather stripping?

there have been a couple of sets on ebay over the last year or so
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
05-25-2019, 10:44 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 45,498
Posted By the_assman

Re: Thirdgen Ranch? CROOKS

i've also picked up a few parts from the ranch over the last 2 summers and have always had good results
Forum: Body
02-05-2019, 06:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 874
Posted By the_assman

Re: New Glass... Where to buy ???

the window regulator , the part that makes it go up and down , is different so the attachments are a bit different

either window should work
Forum: Body
02-05-2019, 05:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 928
Posted By the_assman

Re: 3rd gen camaro how to remove door glass without power

you could use a battery charger or jump box with a couple of pieces of wire to move the window up or down to be able to get to the rivets.

pull the connector off of the motor and touch the leads...
Forum: Body
01-08-2019, 07:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,119
Posted By the_assman

Re: Cracked Windshield Replacement

even if you go with safelite request a ppg or pilkington glass , pilkington was formally libby owens ford. both ppg and lof were oem for our cars back in the day. they shouldn't charge you a premium...
Forum: Car Audio
11-14-2018, 11:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,310
Posted By the_assman

Re: Convertible Rear Speaker Size?

i mounted a pair of pioneer 6x8's behind the panel a couple of months ago in a 90 vert. it took modification to the body and the speaker. i wanted to keep the stock appearance but the wife likes to...
Forum: Electronics
10-30-2018, 11:01 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 72,376
Posted By the_assman

Re: Tech: How to bypass VATS

thanks scooter and tuned , this is what i thought also :thumbsup:
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
10-30-2018, 06:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 704
Posted By the_assman

Re: WTS --- new gm restoration z28 emblems --- $40

yup $40 shipped to the lower 48 :)
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
10-28-2018, 05:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 704
Posted By the_assman

Re: WTS --- new gm restoration z28 emblems --- $40

price lowered ;)
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-24-2018, 09:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 602
Posted By the_assman

Re: 1st attempt at buffer compounding my 86 Iroc

the car looks great , looks like it was well worth the effort

the "other one" has a nice shine to it also
Forum: Convertibles
10-09-2018, 10:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,749
Posted By the_assman

Re: ASC IROCZ convertible posters

bueller bueller
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
10-07-2018, 10:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 704
Posted By the_assman

Re: WTS --- 91-92 z28 emblems

they're actually just like iroc style emblems , recessed into the black plastic housing. i guess they're just calling them 91-92 for the color.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-07-2018, 10:20 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,481
Posted By the_assman

Re: Finally took some pictures

/\ my thoughts exactly

awesome car :thumbsup:
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
10-07-2018, 01:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 704
Posted By the_assman

WTS --- new gm restoration z28 emblems --- $40

i have a set of new gm restoration emblems that i didn't end up using. the color is "chrome" like the 91-92 emblems but they should fit any 85-92

price is $50 $40 shipped , paypal preferred for...
Forum: Body
10-04-2018, 06:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,241
Posted By the_assman

Re: Front cover - am I missing something?

i'm right on the va side of the woodrow wilson bridge , how far of a drive is that for you

if it's a close enough drive your welcome to the panel. i have handful of other parts i'll be tossing...
Forum: Body
10-03-2018, 09:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,241
Posted By the_assman

Re: Front cover - am I missing something?

where in md are you ?

i think i have a spare
Forum: Body
10-03-2018, 12:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,241
Posted By the_assman

Re: Front cover - am I missing something?

your first pic shows it better but the top mounts up behind the bumper brace , #31. you see a loose piece of plastic with bolt hole spots in your pick right behind the support , the 2 pieces of...
Forum: Electronics
09-30-2018, 09:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 564
Posted By the_assman

Re: Two connectors going to nothing!

in 1990 it was the fog light wire , in 91 and 92 i believe it was the drl wire as they moved the fog light wiring inside the cabin by the fuse panel
Forum: Electronics
09-29-2018, 11:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 564
Posted By the_assman

Re: Two connectors going to nothing!

the connector with the blue wire is the hot wire for fog lights on my 90 camaro , not sure if it's the same for a firebird.

for some years i believe it's the daytime running light hot wire
Forum: Convertibles
09-29-2018, 08:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,749
Posted By the_assman

Re: ASC IROCZ convertible posters

i'd like to see the poster also :cool:
Forum: Convertibles
09-29-2018, 03:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 948
Posted By the_assman

Re: Door alinement part ?

i don't know the technical name so i just call them door wedge's

yes there is a plastic wedge attached to the door also
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
09-27-2018, 11:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 312
Posted By the_assman

WTB - 2 center caps for 15" rs wheels

i need 2 of the black plastic center caps for the 15x7 aluminum rs wheels. the big star shaped plastic piece not the small round inserts.

let me know if you have a pair and how much you want for...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-27-2018, 11:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 833
Posted By the_assman

Re: Well.. need an inspection sticker...

i'm getting ready to go through this same scenario , VA requires a front plate. i don't really want to drill holes in my grill or bumper and don't have a spare grill so i used some neodymium magnets...
Forum: Body
09-27-2018, 12:12 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,285
Posted By the_assman

Re: How do i know what style my camaro is?

CP usually stands for "coupe"
Forum: Interior
09-22-2018, 09:47 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,954
Posted By the_assman

Re: ACC carpet console hole

they also have good prices on acc floor mats ;)
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
09-16-2018, 06:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 505
Posted By the_assman

Re: WTB --- grey/silver z28 rocker emblem

they have the bumper emblem but not the rocker emblems in silver

i've picked up a few things from them recently for my resto :chevy:

thanks
Forum: History / Originality
09-16-2018, 05:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,636
Posted By the_assman

Re: Emblem quality and availability

the gmr nose emblem is nice looking but watch out for the center part popping out of the black plastic part. mine popped out and needed to be reglued back into the black plastic part.

how are the...
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
09-15-2018, 07:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 505
Posted By the_assman

WTB --- grey/silver z28 rocker emblem

i'm looking for 1 or 2 nos or like new charcoal/grey/silver z28 rocker emblems

could also use a nos rear bumper z28 emblem if anyone has one to spare

let me know what you have and how much you...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
07-29-2018, 07:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,141
Posted By the_assman

Re: Good working dash or dash pad vents- anyone need any?

awesome , could you pm me a price shipped to zip 22310. and maybe a pic
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
07-29-2018, 12:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,141
Posted By the_assman

Re: Good working dash or dash pad vents- anyone need any?

how about a 90-92 driver side vent ?
Forum: Interior
07-21-2018, 11:43 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,954
Posted By the_assman

Re: ACC carpet console hole

i'm also installing acc mass backed carpet in my car , i know how you feel.

as was said above the hole is just a starting point. take your time trimming and test fit your console as needed. you...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
07-17-2018, 11:47 AM
Replies: 283
Views: 44,674
Posted By the_assman

Re: Delco Radios with Aux jacks for sale

if the one with the aux in on the face plate is in nice shape also i'd be interested in whichever one is in the best condition , cosmetics and internally.

standing by for your pm , shipping would...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
07-13-2018, 10:17 PM
Replies: 283
Views: 44,674
Posted By the_assman

Re: Delco Radios with Aux jacks for sale

no problem , have fun :)
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
07-12-2018, 03:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 447
Posted By the_assman

Re: WTB --- fender bezel and nut for power antenna

thanks for the link but it led me to 3 pages of antenna parts ,mostly mast's.

the only bezel's i saw were for 93-97 firebird's , is this the same fender bezel needed for a 1990 camaro ? the part...
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
07-12-2018, 10:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 447
Posted By the_assman

WTB --- lower mount bracket for power antenna

i need a lower mount for a power antenna , thanks

let me know what you have and how much , shipping would be to zip 22310
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
07-11-2018, 06:27 PM
Replies: 283
Views: 44,674
Posted By the_assman

Re: Delco Radios with Aux jacks for sale

nice , for the aux in prob on a cable. that way i could run it into the console maybe
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
07-10-2018, 10:48 PM
Replies: 283
Views: 44,674
Posted By the_assman

Re: Delco Radios with Aux jacks for sale

do you have any 90-92 yellow face radio's , preferably with an aux in
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