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Forum: Interior
03-30-2024, 07:02 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,379
Posted By esc

Re: Recover 89 Z-28 Steering Wheel

Since the generic leather wrap "kits" are pretty cheap on amazon, I assume that they are machine cut/holes for mass production. I've been wondering if a laser cutter would work on leather. Might...
Forum: Interior
03-30-2024, 06:48 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,379
Posted By esc

Re: Recover 89 Z-28 Steering Wheel

Not going as well as I wished.

I stalled on the difficulty of sewing the leather. It is really hard to get the needle through. The sailor's palm makes it possible, but it turns out that I'm not...
Forum: Interior
09-03-2023, 05:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,379
Posted By esc

Re: Recover 89 Z-28 Steering Wheel

Good point.

A little progress today. After all the prep-work of applying the tape to the inside of the leather and carefully laying out the planned cuts, only to end up cutting a little too much...
Forum: Interior
09-03-2023, 10:22 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,379
Posted By esc

Re: Recover 89 Z-28 Steering Wheel

I'm sure there is, but I'm not sure I want it. So many leather wheels get the leather all twisted up and it often seems to be related to the pad going bad. Is it even needed? I'll let you know...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-03-2023, 07:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,893
Posted By esc

Re: Cleaning Leather steering wheel

response wound up in wrong thread
Forum: Interior
09-03-2023, 06:35 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,379
Posted By esc

Re: Recover 89 Z-28 Steering Wheel

The wheel leather is folded over like that around the spokes, but not anywhere else. The holes are only about 1/8 (or less) from the edge.
I'm not using any padding this time. I may on my next...
Forum: Interior
09-02-2023, 04:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,379
Posted By esc

Re: Recover 89 Z-28 Steering Wheel

Also, a Sailmakers Palm makes all the difference when stitching. The needles that come with the $15 leather are a little short to hold correctly with the palm, but it works....
Forum: Interior
09-02-2023, 04:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,379
Posted By esc

Re: Recover 89 Z-28 Steering Wheel

Here is a picture with the $15 leather wrap I bought. You may be able to tell that it is way to wide for the wheel, but the circumference is about right....
Forum: Interior
09-01-2023, 02:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,379
Posted By esc

Re: Recover 89 Z-28 Steering Wheel

I've seen him mentioned else where. I'll add his name to the top post.
Forum: Interior
09-01-2023, 10:38 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,379
Posted By esc

Re: Recover 89 Z-28 Steering Wheel

I agree, but I like to do things myself whenever possible.

My first attempt will be with a $15 leather piece that is already sown into a circle. It won't have stitching on the side spokes, so it...
Forum: Interior
09-01-2023, 08:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 498
Posted By esc

Re: Slightly custom dash (Knight Rider variant)

That has to be one of the most interesting dashboards I've ever seen.
I like the background on the central monitor. It reminds me of a '70s video game.
Is it available free somewhere?
Forum: Interior
08-31-2023, 06:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,379
Posted By esc

Re: Recover 89 Z-28 Steering Wheel

The review of the re-production wheels, that mentions that they are are thinner than the factory wheel, makes me think that they might just be plastic wrapped with leather, leaving out the foam pad...
Forum: Interior
08-31-2023, 06:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,379
Posted By esc

Re: Recover 89 Z-28 Steering Wheel

I removed the tarry mess that was under the original leather using an ice scraper that I use on my windshield on cold mornings and a bunch of WD-40. It took about 10 minutes.
...
Forum: Interior
08-31-2023, 06:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,379
Posted By esc

Re: Recover 89 Z-28 Steering Wheel

Junk yard haul. This includes my old Z-28 wheel. In this picture the horn cap from the new wheel is on the old wheel.
...
Forum: Interior
08-31-2023, 05:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,379
Posted By esc

Recover 89 Z-28 Steering Wheel

I've had an early 80's steering wheel floating around for a few decades. I never used it because I didn't have a horn cap.
A "new" Camaro showed up in a listing at a nearby junk yard last week so...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-21-2023, 05:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,317
Posted By esc

Re: Myth of a universal urethane torque arm bushing

If you look at my first post, those two torque arms are both facing the same way (same orientation).
My original torque arm would not fit either of those bushings, but would be (IIRC) closest to...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-21-2023, 02:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,317
Posted By esc

Re: Myth of a universal urethane torque arm bushing

I wound up using a '91 Camaro torque arm in my '82 because it worked with more cross-members (and bushings). It might be worth a trip to a junk yard for a newer torque arm, just to be able to use...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-03-2022, 05:57 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 61,675
Posted By esc

Re: Overheating on interstate fine in town.

Wow, after posting a reply I noticed how old this post was. For some reason it popped up as a new post for me.
Didn't mean to beat a dead horse. :(
Forum: Wheels and Tires
03-13-2021, 06:38 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 35,988
Posted By esc

Re: Cars with 17" and 18" wheels and tires come in and LIST them!!

They were Cragar Soft 8's.
No problems, they always worked great. I eventually had to get rid of them to make room for new braked with 13.8" rotors. Otherwise I would still be using them.

I'm...
Forum: South Central Region
01-09-2021, 07:37 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,507
Posted By esc

Re: Houston F Body

Not much activity lately, but I'm hopeful that after the plague runs it's course we will be able to get a few people together.
In the mean time, I'm slowly plugging away at my long list of things to...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-03-2020, 07:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,317
Posted By esc

Re: Myth of a universal urethane torque arm bushing

That is exactly my point. There were at least two different designs, but I think that there was a third for the 82 to 83.5 cars.
In any case the bushing is advertised at fitting 1982 -> 2002 cars...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-02-2020, 12:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,317
Posted By esc

Myth of a universal urethane torque arm bushing

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/1172x572/torquearmbushing_ef58f39b912af044e57739057cf96b1401e60035.jpg
They say a picture is worth a thousand words and this picture tells the...
Forum: South Central Region
04-30-2020, 08:55 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,507
Posted By esc

Re: Houston F Body

Nice!
That looks like a fun project.
I imagine it will be a while before it is road worthy, but i hope to see it as soon as it is. :)
Forum: South Central Region
04-28-2020, 09:32 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,507
Posted By esc

Re: Houston F Body

Hi Alex,

Good to hear from you.
I don't get to do as much racing as I would like. Honestly almost none.
I had it out of the garage for the first time in months yesterday. It ran great. That...
Forum: South Central Region
02-29-2020, 09:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 450
Posted By esc

Re: POLL: Houston 3rd Gen Leap Year Meet Time

I think that, due to the underwhelming response, and some last minute drop outs, this needs to be postponed until a later date.
Forum: South Central Region
02-21-2020, 07:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 862
Posted By esc

Re: HOUSTON THIRD GEN LEAP YEAR 2020 MEET!

I expect that I can and will make this.
I like the 249 /99 area. It is relatively central for North Houston.
Forum: South Central Region
01-20-2020, 07:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 503
Posted By esc

Re: New stainless longtubes FS. Houston area $150

OK, thanks.
I would really need at least 1 3/4" and 3".
Forum: South Central Region
01-19-2020, 10:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 503
Posted By esc

Re: New stainless longtubes FS. Houston area $150

I'm interested.
What size/length primaries?
What is the diameter of the y-pipe?
How is the y-pipe routed?
Forum: South Central Region
01-11-2020, 07:39 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,507
Posted By esc

Re: Houston F Body

It seems like, before we get anything planned, peoples windows of opportunity are closing. Maybe we need to plan something a little farther out.

What about over spring break?
Forum: South Central Region
12-08-2019, 09:45 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,507
Posted By esc

Re: Houston F Body

Pick a time and place. I make it if I can.
But my weekends are pretty booked through the end of the year.
Forum: South Central Region
12-04-2019, 06:47 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,507
Posted By esc

Re: Houston F Body

If someone were to put something together in town (Houston), I could probably make it every now and then.
Forum: Brakes
11-30-2019, 09:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,445
Posted By esc

Re: Modern rear brake upgrade for 87 Iroc ?

So that is whole system, not just a bolt on caliper replacement.
It looks like a nice setup. The separate drum parking brake probably works well.
Forum: Brakes
11-30-2019, 08:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,445
Posted By esc

Re: Modern rear brake upgrade for 87 Iroc ?

What calipers did they recommend? Are they bolt on replacements for the iron calipers? I'm just curious, I already have PBR's and will probably be upgrading those soon.

I got my front brakes...
Forum: Brakes
11-30-2019, 08:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,035
Posted By esc

Re: Brake Line Routing

Those PDF's look a lot like the original factory line routines on my '82.

The lines from below the tank to up to the firewall are are still original on my car. Everything else I moved around for...
Forum: South Central Region
11-27-2019, 07:03 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,507
Posted By esc

Re: Houston F Body

There is always lots of work to do, so we are trying to plan another before it gets too cold.
One of the other guys still needs to replace his AC condenser.
I barely scratched the surface of all...
Forum: South Central Region
11-10-2019, 09:24 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,507
Posted By esc

Re: Houston F Body

I run the Houston-F-Body.org domain. and Email list.

Back when I was in Houston I was part of that scene...but I'm in Conroe and College Station a lot these days.
Still driving my '82.
I'm...
Forum: South Central Region
10-12-2019, 10:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,936
Posted By esc

Re: BBC gen V engine swap

First, I'm sure that there are lots of people here would like to help, but you have not given us much to go on.
I'll give it a try but, although I have done several engine swaps in a third gen, I...
Forum: South Central Region
09-01-2019, 02:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,385
Posted By esc

Re: Anyone want to start a 3rd gen car show?

I would go.
I vote for you to have it in College Station, because that would be more convenient for me. I'll be spending some time over there this Fall.
September is pretty hot, and lot of old...
Forum: South Central Region
04-22-2019, 10:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,035
Posted By esc

Re: Part Out Car

Do you still have the headers and exhaust?
What can you tell me about them?
Forum: South Central Region
03-03-2019, 07:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,331
Posted By esc

Re: What do you think of these wheels?

Hi Miche25,

Wow, talk about back from the dead, almost 12 years since the last post in this thread.
As for finding specific tire sizes, I would probably just hit the big web sites like...
Forum: South Central Region
12-01-2018, 11:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 684
Posted By esc

Re: Best Paint and Bodywork in Houston Area

Good to hear from you as well.
Is this your '85? How stripped down is it?
Forum: South Central Region
12-01-2018, 09:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 684
Posted By esc

Re: Best Paint and Bodywork in Houston Area

I used to have someone I would recommend. They painted my car back in 1998 and it still looks great, except for the chips. But that shop is under new management now.
Forum: South Central Region
12-01-2018, 09:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,080
Posted By esc

Re: TPI mechanic in the Houston area

I'm by no means an expert but;

Have you tested your throttle position sensor?
Could your EGR valve be sticking?
Have you looked at your base timing?
Clogged injectors?
Is your ECM throwing any...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-11-2018, 10:40 AM
Replies: 226
Important/Useful : Dana 44 parts list
Views: 42,165
Posted By esc

Re: Dana 44 parts list

I bouight mine over the parts counter in 1989.

The third-gen specific Dana 44's have been out of production for a very long time, and not many (don't know exactly) were ever made to begin with. ...
Forum: Cooling
08-11-2018, 02:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,020
Posted By esc

Re: AC system parts availability?

I'm still looking for the high side, hard line off of a serpentine V8 car.
Forum: Cooling
08-10-2018, 08:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,020
Posted By esc

Re: AC system parts availability?

I just looked over their site and didn't find them.
Can you provide a specific link?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-08-2018, 12:09 PM
Replies: 226
Important/Useful : Dana 44 parts list
Views: 42,165
Posted By esc

Re: Dana 44 parts list

My guess would be that the studs were replaced with longer ones. Probably for use with aftermarket wheels or "low-buck" wheel spacers.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-30-2018, 01:02 PM
Replies: 226
Important/Useful : Dana 44 parts list
Views: 42,165
Posted By esc

Re: Dana 44 parts list

They were basically the same on my Dana44 vs previous production rear ends.
Forum: South Central Region
05-16-2018, 04:50 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,101
Posted By esc

Re: Junkyard F-bodies

LKQ Pick Your Part - Houston Wallisville

Had an '86 Iroc come in on May 1st. I have no idea what is left of the interior, you would have to just take a look.
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