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Forum: Members Camaros
12-03-2023, 11:15 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 28,543
Posted By Billgluckman

Re: Brought an 88 home today..

man I’ve been wanting to do some cool wall art. I’m just not much of an artist…but there’s a guy on YouTube who has a few channels, diy auto school, my friend Pete, and a couple more I think…but he...
Forum: Members Camaros
11-21-2023, 06:33 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 28,543
Posted By Billgluckman

Re: Brought an 88 home today..

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/7c4b79af_edfc_448b_b1f4_6851df607be7_477ba419c7863085fbec5059d5f1efabcfff1088.jpeg...
Forum: Members Camaros
09-17-2023, 06:10 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 28,543
Posted By Billgluckman

Re: Brought an 88 home today..

Nothing. Lol

i plan to replace them once I find a good set at the junkyard, there’s just no 3rd gens in the inventory at the moment. Just needed something to get me by. I had the clear already,...
Forum: Members Camaros
09-16-2023, 11:23 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 28,543
Posted By Billgluckman

Re: Brought an 88 home today..

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/0244f68d_ef7b_4ee7_8e9b_2b04511c7fb3_4eb226694e7986e3dc6e99b7e40429c404ca87c7.jpeg...
Forum: Members Camaros
09-16-2023, 11:21 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 28,543
Posted By Billgluckman

Re: Brought an 88 home today..

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/920x2000/0128066e_e2bf_48e0_89ee_8b67b3c5ebb3_dd91e7a556bd11815322057f2d87d2bc5db138bf.png...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-20-2023, 04:59 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,380
Posted By Billgluckman

Re: DETROIT SPEED center link is the same as the moog... feel like I got ripped off.

I can tell you that the last shop I worked at stopped using moog completely due to early ball joint failures. I even experienced it in a personal truck of mine. I would bet whatever issue they had...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-19-2023, 08:39 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,380
Posted By Billgluckman

Re: DETROIT SPEED center link is the same as the moog... feel like I got ripped off.

This happens with everything. I’d be pissed that they feel they can do it without even changing the box.

it happens with tools too. My coworkers pay big money for Matco, you can get the same tool...
Forum: History / Originality
08-11-2023, 08:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 393
Posted By Billgluckman

Re: POLL Restoring IROC Z VERT for resale, Add subframe connectors? Yes/No.

If you’re just selling the car, no I wouldn’t waste my time. Most buyers aren’t going to care.

if you’re keeping it, yeah I would.
Forum: Members Camaros
08-10-2023, 06:05 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 28,543
Posted By Billgluckman

Re: Brought an 88 home today..

yeah I doubt a 4.8 bumps the value too much but it’s set up for whatever someone would want to drop in, which was my plan eventually…swap to a 6.0. The market is all over the place from what I’ve...
Forum: Members Camaros
08-10-2023, 10:19 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 28,543
Posted By Billgluckman

Re: Brought an 88 home today..

I did the paint. Brand was “autobahn”, base/clear.

and yes I removed all the ground effects…I’m not sure what the issue is on that but, it should be pretty straight forward. The only tip I can...
Forum: Members Camaros
08-10-2023, 07:59 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 28,543
Posted By Billgluckman

Re: Brought an 88 home today..

I drug the car out to try to get it put more together. It’s running rich as hell for some reason, I’ll have to check into that.

so right now the interior isn’t finished and I still have a lot of...
Forum: Members Camaros
12-10-2022, 09:35 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 28,543
Posted By Billgluckman

Re: Brought an 88 home today..

lol no I was an inch or so off the bumper. I couldn’t get it close enough to drop it in place. I ended up on my back laying on the cargo “hump” area using my hands and feet to line it up. Didn’t...
Forum: Members Camaros
12-10-2022, 05:05 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 28,543
Posted By Billgluckman

Re: Brought an 88 home today..

I’m going through a divorce so I’m not living where the car is. Haven’t been able to do much but it’s looking more like car…anyone ever mount a hatch solo? Sketchy situation
...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-06-2022, 01:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 953
Posted By Billgluckman

Re: 5.3 Swap questions

I have a thread in the members camaros section that shows the ict bracket I used. I also used cheap motor mount adapters that were under $50 if I remember right. Factory f body oil pan.
Forum: Body
12-03-2022, 09:00 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 243
Posted By Billgluckman

Hatch trim, urethane?

:::edit::: I ended up just using urethane.

The hatch trim came off the rear glass a lot easier than the windshield came out. They didn’t seemed to be held together with the same stuff. I have...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-03-2022, 08:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 522
Posted By Billgluckman

Re: Loud Clunking from 89 Iroc when turning slowly

I know the frame cracking around the steering box is something that happens on these cars. Might look for that.
Forum: Members Firebirds
12-01-2022, 09:17 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,059
Posted By Billgluckman

Re: My new 1984 TA project

Good ****. Love the “rougher” project threads.
Forum: Members Firebirds
11-28-2022, 06:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 543
Posted By Billgluckman

Re: Sanding/Painting 1989 GTA

I’d say it’s never going to match. If you just want it to look better then go for it but complete respray will be best.

get on YouTube and watch “diy auto school”. You may dislike the guy doing...
Forum: Body
11-25-2022, 10:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 238
Posted By Billgluckman

Any place to buy one side door weatherstripping?

Does anyone sell a single side door weatherstripping? Purchased a weatherstripping kit several years ago. The drivers side is m.i.a.
Forum: Members Camaros
11-22-2022, 06:05 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 7,403
Posted By Billgluckman

Re: Blue on Black

I drive an f150 and have had a few mustangs. I definitely prefer Ford over chevy, especially when it comes to cars., I just always liked thirdgens as a kid.

truthfully I don’t give a **** about...
Forum: Members Camaros
08-22-2022, 04:18 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 7,403
Posted By Billgluckman

Re: Blue on Black

You could also look at Autobahn base coat. I didn’t use summit base, I used Autobahn. Autobahn paint is produced very close to my home so it’s easy for me to grab it and it’s “cheap”
...
Forum: Members Camaros
08-18-2022, 05:14 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 28,543
Posted By Billgluckman

Re: Brought an 88 home today..

this first receipt is pre-covid cost for 1 quart of surfacer+hardener.

...
Forum: Members Camaros
08-18-2022, 05:08 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 28,543
Posted By Billgluckman

Re: Brought an 88 home today..

I’ve used chemical stripper (aircraft) on plastic parts with no problems. I also used a heat gun and a razor blade to remove paint on my plastic bumper. I mainly did this so I didn’t dust up my shop....
Forum: Members Camaros
08-18-2022, 12:55 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 28,543
Posted By Billgluckman

Re: Brought an 88 home today..

sorry I’m just seeing this.

Primer amount is really hard to say. Hell even paint amount is hard to say, different brands will cover better or worse and have different mix ratios. I can tell you...
Forum: Members Camaros
06-19-2022, 11:38 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 28,543
Posted By Billgluckman

Re: Brought an 88 home today..

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/50d12c33_e82a_49c3_82a9_97a84939ea92_d435b850964ab39918944613c74aa14876065f8e.jpeg

Yeah I can live with that. Perfect shade...
Forum: Members Camaros
06-17-2022, 07:05 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 28,543
Posted By Billgluckman

Re: Brought an 88 home today..

I agree I don’t like gloss as much. I scored almost a full gallon of this for (I think) $5, maybe $15 I can’t remember.

https://tcpglobal.com/products/kus-hrf201-qt

im a little afraid it would...
Forum: Members Camaros
06-16-2022, 11:22 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 28,543
Posted By Billgluckman

Re: Brought an 88 home today..

Yeah I like contrasting colors. Handles will be black. I think the thing that draws me to these cars are the bright colors with the black louvers and headlight buckets. Something about that just does...
Forum: Members Camaros
06-16-2022, 07:07 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 28,543
Posted By Billgluckman

Re: Brought an 88 home today..

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/f9d4bb8a_1ad9_4986_8aad_10d2b9ae05a9_14f0660a796abb6c4ea4ccab39d32f8c614e3082.jpeg...
Forum: Members Camaros
06-16-2022, 07:01 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 28,543
Posted By Billgluckman

Re: Brought an 88 home today..

It’s going to need a little sanding and polishing due to a few trash spots but overall I’m not mad at the results considering I painted it in this dirty shop using a gun I’d never used and clear I’d...
Forum: Members Camaros
06-13-2022, 06:37 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 28,543
Posted By Billgluckman

Re: Brought an 88 home today..

Long time since update. Still need to paint rear bumper, spoiler, gfx etc. As always the color doesn’t really show, but I did change the paint to GM victory red.
...
Forum: Body
12-21-2020, 01:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 776
Posted By Billgluckman

Re: Air breather hitting hood

You should post pics, really need more info but it’s probably just a case of needing a drop base air cleaner
Forum: Members Camaros
12-20-2020, 11:20 AM
Replies: 184
Views: 9,129
Posted By Billgluckman

Re: 89 IROC-Z project......

Damn you come up with some ****...what you gonna do with that? Lol
Forum: Members Camaros
12-18-2020, 08:09 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,648
Posted By Billgluckman

Re: Project88

I agree the TPI is a bad *** looking set up. Love that you’re doing it “old school”. Ive still never rode in a tpi car but I bet it’s gonna be fun.
Forum: Members Camaros
12-13-2020, 06:47 AM
Replies: 184
Views: 9,129
Posted By Billgluckman

Re: 89 IROC-Z project......

Wheels look great. When I was younger I preferred the older Iroc wheels but for whatever reason these have become my favorites. I would love to have the 17” replicas eventually.

Looks like a pain...
Forum: Members Camaros
12-11-2020, 12:31 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 9,129
Posted By Billgluckman

Re: 89 IROC-Z project......

Man idk how you find these cars. I rarely see thirdgens in person and when I do they are ravished.
Forum: Members Camaros
12-07-2020, 02:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,091
Posted By Billgluckman

Re: 1986 Iroc Z-28 Less than 10K miles

It’s like when someone posts a car for sale and only puts up a pic of the wheel and fender lol
Forum: Body
12-04-2020, 08:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,045
Posted By Billgluckman

Re: Next project: Fixing the wobbly hood

My factory hinges were worn on the rivets. I had lots of slop. But, these cars are made cheap and everything’s flimsy, what you’re seeing could be normal.
Forum: History / Originality
12-01-2020, 08:48 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 6,284
Posted By Billgluckman

Re: Well.....I bought another Convertible....

Can’t believe I’m just now seeing this, rarely visit this part of the forum. You did an amazing job on that car. I’ve considered doing an “Iroc clone” with my 88 sc but it’s just one of those things...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-01-2020, 08:47 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,243
Posted By Billgluckman

Re: January 2018 COTM **Winner**

Ignore this
Forum: Members Camaros
11-29-2020, 01:38 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 9,129
Posted By Billgluckman

Re: 89 IROC-Z project......

Man 1500 for that car is a great deal. I couldn’t find a shell for 700 when I was looking and these were all trash(see my project).

Rattle canning cars is a big pet peeve of mine. Especially with...
Forum: Members Camaros
11-28-2020, 02:12 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 28,543
Posted By Billgluckman

Re: Brought an 88 home today..

^^^my biggest issue is trash in clear. Idk where it comes from. Lol


Tiny progress..

Didn’t spend much time on this but they’re better than they were. Epoxy primer after blast, then some...
Forum: Members Camaros
11-27-2020, 02:39 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 28,543
Posted By Billgluckman

Re: Brought an 88 home today..

Damn man that’s nice work. I’m not usually a fan of green but that bike is beautiful. I’ve never owned a bike but love the detail in them. I told my wife I’m gonna buy one just pretty it up and stare...
Forum: Members Camaros
11-27-2020, 01:27 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 28,543
Posted By Billgluckman

Re: Brought an 88 home today..

Oh yeah I was using surfacer. I’ve always sealed with epoxy then apply surfacer within the top coat window.

I think what you said about dusting/light coats of epoxy over filler is definitely key....
Forum: Members Camaros
11-27-2020, 12:12 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 28,543
Posted By Billgluckman

Re: Brought an 88 home today..

Thanks man. Yep it was epoxy, that’s the only time I’ve had that happen. The only thing I did out of the ordinary was use a glazing putty instead of my regular filler, and I might have used reducer...
Forum: Members Camaros
11-26-2020, 03:37 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 28,543
Posted By Billgluckman

Re: Brought an 88 home today..

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/7e47094d_bdce_4c32_9dd8_ea157b4f532d_29ffe330aab9160751a116ee714efa92b8183d14.jpeg

I had a nice third gen sighting a few days ago....
Forum: Members Camaros
11-26-2020, 03:28 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 28,543
Posted By Billgluckman

Re: Brought an 88 home today..

I have 3 front bumpers. My factory bumper has way too much of this spiderweb cracking. It was in the bumper it’s self, not paint.
...
Forum: Members Camaros
11-26-2020, 03:17 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 28,543
Posted By Billgluckman

Re: Brought an 88 home today..

A little more progress..removed the driver (black) fender. Had lots of little surface rust areas. I removed the rust, epoxied, and applied a rubberized undercoating.
...
Forum: Members Camaros
11-26-2020, 01:38 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 9,129
Posted By Billgluckman

Re: 89 IROC-Z project......

Nice. Good lookin bird. I wouldn’t mind having a pair of those seats. Are those factory 3rd gen seats? I know I’ve never seen those in a camaro.
Forum: Members Camaros
11-25-2020, 08:21 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 9,129
Posted By Billgluckman

Re: 89 IROC-Z project......

I see this project is in good hands.


That interior is nice.
Forum: Members Camaros
11-25-2020, 03:45 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 9,129
Posted By Billgluckman

Re: 89 IROC-Z project......

Whoever painted those louvers white has terrible taste...they shoulda went lime green or purple.
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