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Forum: Mid-Atlantic Region
07-27-2014, 11:46 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 554
Posted By CrystalCamaro

Leaving but I'm back. Confused? Read on!

Hey everyone a few weeks ago, I had to leave the board because of the BS that caused me to lose my beloved 1985 Camaro. Well I'm back but not on this board anymore. Seems I've inherited a 1980 Z28...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic Region
07-11-2014, 11:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,194
Posted By CrystalCamaro

Re: Goodbye Thanks for your help

Oh yeah the cars I stated are parked like that and no one says a word. That BMV hasn't moved in two months! Its filled with trash I checked the law and even with current stickers and tags you cant...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic Region
07-10-2014, 10:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,194
Posted By CrystalCamaro

Re: Goodbye Thanks for your help

I had storage arranged but when I saw the busted up BMV that no one complained about and the two station wagons with inspection but no license plate and my neighbor who decided to spray paint rather...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic Region
07-10-2014, 05:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,194
Posted By CrystalCamaro

Re: Goodbye Thanks for your help

Philly is murder on cars and I swear they have it out for older ones. This has so demoralized me I can't help but stop and wipe a tear when I see a third gen go by. That should be me. So I begin...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic Region
07-10-2014, 05:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,194
Posted By CrystalCamaro

Re: Goodbye Thanks for your help

No I got this one off Ebay. Never again.
Forum: Mid-Atlantic Region
07-10-2014, 05:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,194
Posted By CrystalCamaro

Re: Goodbye Thanks for your help

I hope to find another very soon. It killed me to get rid of a car I had one month! Meanwhile a busted BMV sitting rotting on my street, another person has a saturn station wagon with no license...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic Region
07-09-2014, 06:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,194
Posted By CrystalCamaro

Re: Goodbye Thanks for your help

What ended up happening is tragic and hurts my heart even as I type this. I bought the car and I had it parked on a small side street away from other cars. I had to get it registered and insured...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic Region
06-27-2014, 06:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,194
Posted By CrystalCamaro

Re: Goodbye Thanks for your help

I hope so too. I am steamed about how I lost my Camaro. I'm so disgusted right now.
Forum: Mid-Atlantic Region
06-16-2014, 05:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,194
Posted By CrystalCamaro

Goodbye Thanks for your help

Well folks I'm sad to say I am no longer among your ranks today. I want to thank everyone who answered my questions and gave me all the good advice I appreciate it. I hope to rejoin you guys soon.
Forum: Mid-Atlantic Region
06-15-2014, 08:55 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 354
Posted By CrystalCamaro

Need a good auto storage place in PA

Hi everyone, I need suggestions for a good auto storage place in Philly. I need to store my 1985 Chevy Camaro while it's undergoing repairs. I don't trust one of my neighbors not to bother it. I live...
Forum: Interior
05-24-2014, 01:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,116
Posted By CrystalCamaro

What kind of seats are these?

Hi, Ive been trying to find out more about my cars orginal interior set up. I've looked all over the internet and Ive only seen these seats a couple of times. What is the proper name for them? I have...
Forum: Interior
05-23-2014, 10:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,478
Posted By CrystalCamaro

Re: Toddler Seat

Thanks again everyone. I Will look into all the suggestions and get the best one I can. One reason I bought the car was that it was affordable and worth putting money into to return it to better than...
Forum: Interior
05-23-2014, 10:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,478
Posted By CrystalCamaro

Re: Toddler Seat

Thank you both for your suggestions. I knew it was possible and had been done. I've met many people who rode in these cars when they were young and they turned out fine,they also said that their...
Forum: Interior
05-22-2014, 08:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,478
Posted By CrystalCamaro

Toddler Seat

Hi everyone, I did'nt know where else to ask this so here I go. I need recommandations for a toddler car seat for a 1985 Camaro. It's just my son who is two and I. We Will be the only people in the...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
05-21-2014, 06:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,272
Posted By CrystalCamaro

Re: parting out 1985 Pontiac firebird

How much for the complete AC system. Someone ripped everything out of my car! So i need everything to replace it. I live in PA 19116.
Forum: Body
05-03-2014, 12:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 801
Posted By CrystalCamaro

Re: delete

Its okay now, I'm not nearly as mad. I'm going to fix one thing at a time, and at least now I can get into the car. Its just time to figure what to do first?
Forum: Body
05-01-2014, 01:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 801
Posted By CrystalCamaro

Re: delete

Which is why I said it was a nightmare. Well they are investigating a misrepresentation sale. So I will await the decision. The guy may even want it back. I did everything right here this guy just...
Forum: Body
05-01-2014, 12:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 801
Posted By CrystalCamaro

Re: delete

I see that it wasn't a jab but what I'm saying is that I am familiar with old locks that take jiggling. I need to upload a set of pictures to show you the extent of the damage. There is no place to...
Forum: Body
04-29-2014, 11:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 801
Posted By CrystalCamaro

Re: Online purchase nightmare

No that wasn't all that was wrong. I guess its not that big of a deal to people, but I like to be told everything about the car prior to purchase or at least show me in photos what is wrong so I can...
Forum: Body
04-29-2014, 03:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 801
Posted By CrystalCamaro

delete

never mind
Forum: Body
04-25-2014, 08:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 932
Posted By CrystalCamaro

Re: Starting Restoration on a Daily Driver

I eventually want to work up to a nice gently modded street machine, something like what was rolling around when these cars where new. I will put up some pics, someone painted the lower body of the...
Forum: Body
04-24-2014, 07:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 932
Posted By CrystalCamaro

Starting Restoration on a Daily Driver

Ok hi everyone, so I have this 1985 Camaro sport coupe I just bought. It's 29 years old but is in pretty good shape thanks to being a TX car originally. I want to start fixing things and freshening...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
04-20-2014, 08:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,814
Posted By CrystalCamaro

Re: Anybody else like SMALLER wheels on their thirdgen?

Yes, I agree the Camaro I just bought has 16" ones on now and I am going to go back down in size.
Forum: Cooling
04-20-2014, 08:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 755
Posted By CrystalCamaro

Re: Should I even bother?

Thanks
Forum: Cooling
04-20-2014, 07:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 755
Posted By CrystalCamaro

Re: Should I even bother?

This morning I'm feeling better somewhat. I slept on it and hearing that others are going through the same thing makes me feel better. I'm going to use it until it gets too hot and then just move it...
Forum: Cooling
04-19-2014, 10:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 755
Posted By CrystalCamaro

Re: Should I even bother?

I live in Philadelphia but I've been checking places. I did upload a picture in the exterior,body thread. It's white over red. I m hoping it won't be too bad. The car doesn't deserve to be junked or...
Forum: Cooling
04-19-2014, 10:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 755
Posted By CrystalCamaro

Re: Should I even bother?

Thanks for all the input. When it gets here, I'm going to test the waters to see how bad it's going to be to replace it. With unmolested versions of third gens becoming scarce where I live I may just...
Forum: Cooling
04-19-2014, 09:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 755
Posted By CrystalCamaro

Re: Should I even bother?

I was told after the fact, the guy before the one who sold it to me took out everything! I mean, really? I don't even have it yet and instead of being excited I'm depressed and angry. I'm going to...
Forum: Cooling
04-19-2014, 08:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 755
Posted By CrystalCamaro

Should I even bother?

Ok I put a post similar to this a little while ago. I have this car, the 1985 Camaro Sport Coupe, and it had AC but now does not since some ***clown removed it. Since I bought it from a state I could...
Forum: Body
04-15-2014, 05:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 450
Posted By CrystalCamaro

Need Paint ideas

I have a 1985 Sport Coupe here I bought. I like the way the previous guy was going with paint and will get it repainted in a similar way. Does anyone have any ideas for a nice border between the red...
Forum: Cooling
04-13-2014, 07:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,075
Posted By CrystalCamaro

Re: Reinstalling the AC into a 1985 Camaro Sport Coupe

Thanks everyone. I guess this counts as a live and learn. The car was from Texas and i didn't trust my gut to ask about the AC since I saw the controls and all. I should have guessed better when I...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-12-2014, 08:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 532
Posted By CrystalCamaro

Re: Suggestions?

Thanks for all the input guys.
Forum: Engine Swap
04-11-2014, 06:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 532
Posted By CrystalCamaro

Re: Suggestions?

I'm leaning towards a street machine of the late 70s-80s type. Nothing has been removed from the car but the AC system, everything else is intact. I've decided to go with a 383 and I'll do some other...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-10-2014, 10:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 532
Posted By CrystalCamaro

Suggestions?

Ok I've bought a 1985 Camaro that the previous owner was turning into a drag car. Love the idea but I have a small son and can't go full on racer. The 305 in it has to go. I want power but nothing...
Forum: Cooling
04-09-2014, 07:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,075
Posted By CrystalCamaro

Re: Reinstalling the AC into a 1985 Camaro Sport Coupe

Okay, the guy tells me, that the previous owner has taken everything out of the car. So I have nothing left of the original setup except the knowledge that the car did originally have AC. What do I...
Forum: Cooling
04-09-2014, 02:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,075
Posted By CrystalCamaro

Re: Reinstalling the AC into a 1985 Camaro Sport Coupe

I'll have to get back on that one, since it's in Michigan right now, the owner was only able to tell me that they sell kits to put it back together. This is my fault, I should have asked about the AC...
Forum: Cooling
04-09-2014, 01:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,075
Posted By CrystalCamaro

Reinstalling the AC into a 1985 Camaro Sport Coupe

Hi everyone, I need some help or someone to point me in the right direction. I bought a 1985 Sport Coupe from Michigan, however, the car spent the vast majority of its life in Texas. It has no rust...
Forum: History / Originality
04-09-2014, 01:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 625
Posted By CrystalCamaro

Re: Can't find Assembly Manual?

Thanks everyone, I saw that there was only manuals for the 1984 and 1986 model years. I searched everywhere so I'm going to assume that there is no 1985 manual,only 1986. So I'll go with that. I...
Forum: History / Originality
04-08-2014, 01:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 625
Posted By CrystalCamaro

Can't find Assembly Manual?

Hi everyone, Does anyone know where I can find a print edition of the 1985 assembly manual for the Camaro? I've looked everywhere and no luck. I see shop manuals and plan on getting one of those was...
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