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Forum: Camaros for Sale
04-22-2024, 07:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 456
Posted By butchc

280 mile 85 at auction

Not mine, just providing info for anyone interested.
very low mile 85 IROC selling at auction near me May 4.

https://www.facebook.com/share/jsd7VmDMksR8ksrg/?mibextid=xfxF2i
Forum: History / Originality
05-21-2020, 05:49 AM
Replies: 668
Views: 65,566
Posted By butchc

Re: 5 speed third gens for sale

Pretty nice 305 92 RS for 5K OBO 68K miles

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/194595098255207/...
Forum: Camaros for Sale
12-23-2019, 03:35 PM
Replies: 16
[OH] 1988 IROC
Views: 4,819
Posted By butchc

Re: 1988 IROC

Well i'll be hanged, I feel ultra dumb . I saved that photo from the ad when I bought the car. Thats the guys garage, that I know. Said he only owned one? Who knows, might been lying, might be the...
Forum: Camaros for Sale
12-22-2019, 03:25 PM
Replies: 16
[OH] 1988 IROC
Views: 4,819
Posted By butchc

Re: 1988 IROC

Few more interior pics and showing tbe drivers seat flaws.
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/1214191409_9eb7325738202a209f7895790af7eec78908d5de.jpg...
Forum: Camaros for Sale
12-22-2019, 03:20 PM
Replies: 16
[OH] 1988 IROC
Views: 4,819
Posted By butchc

Re: 1988 IROC

Few more pics,
engine bay is clean and free of field mods, harnesses are all good and OEM....
Forum: Camaros for Sale
12-21-2019, 06:42 AM
Replies: 16
[OH] 1988 IROC
Views: 4,819
Posted By butchc

Re: 1988 IROC

Thanks guys, I have put a lot into it so as to have it operate exactly as new and fixed many minor anoyances. Dealing with EBay doesn't thrill me hopefully it goes to a member here.
Floor pans...
Forum: Camaros for Sale
12-19-2019, 07:17 AM
Replies: 16
[OH] 1988 IROC
Views: 4,819
Posted By butchc

1988 IROC

1988 IROC for sale. 305, auto, 75,000 miles . I am not into sales hype just an honest discription of an honest unmolested car. Paint is an older respray in OEM color and stripe. Car runs and drives...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-13-2019, 09:19 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 9,141
Posted By butchc

Re: No oil psi

I haven't been around the site very long. I bought my IROC last spring. Good bunch of guys here that know thier stuff. Yet to get my first bad advice here.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-13-2019, 07:49 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 9,141
Posted By butchc

Re: No oil psi

Kudos for providing quality factual information Sir. You are among the rare that understand flow and pressure. One of my mentors told me that restriction to flow is the only thing that causes...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
12-30-2018, 07:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 731
Posted By butchc

Advance Auto 25% off and free ship

Thought I would give a shout out for Advance Auto Parts since I dont see them mentioned much here. They ship free on orders over $25 and have 20 to25% off promos quite often. I purchased a Delphi MAF...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
12-28-2018, 06:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 929
Posted By butchc

Re: summit is Fantastic!

I buy a lot from Summit never a problem of any kind with them.
I also have a box full of stickers,,, actually half full. The other half is Rock Auto magnets.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-16-2018, 12:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 696
Posted By butchc

Re: Dash warning lights question

Yup, I knew about the paperclip deal from reading it here. The scan tool gives a fellow some options, I didn't explore them as i was too excited about tbe SES light staying out!😄
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-14-2018, 05:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 696
Posted By butchc

Re: Dash warning lights question

Well I pulled the cover and guess what? No bulb in the SES hole, Check the simple things dummy! Guess I never will learn that lesson. With a bulb in the socket the SES stayed on while running, big...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-13-2018, 06:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 696
Posted By butchc

Dash warning lights question

OK I struggle with where to place my questions on this site but I THINK if you bear with me I have this one in the right place? I recently replaced the manifold gaskets, fuel injectors and valve...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-04-2018, 09:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 352
Posted By butchc

Re: What sender for oil pressure gauge

On the cars with two senders the one by the distributor is for the gauge. I am not near my service manual but I would assume the one by the oil filter has some control over the fuel pump relay and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-03-2018, 11:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 362
Posted By butchc

Re: valves seals, injectors and intake gaskets,what else?

Like GD mine leaks were easy to detect. Nothing ever hit the floor and nothing in the oil but the anti freeze smell was strong. Mine was leaking at both front corners.

Not going any deeper...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-03-2018, 10:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 362
Posted By butchc

Re: valves seals, injectors and intake gaskets,what else?

Noted and regulator on order, thanks
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-03-2018, 06:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 362
Posted By butchc

valves seals, injectors and intake gaskets,what else?

Hi all,
Car is 88 IROC 305 TPI. After searching old posts and gathering information I have begun the work of replacing the manifold gaskets ( typical anti freeze leak in the corner) , replacing...
Forum: History / Originality
11-28-2018, 11:58 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,853
Posted By butchc

Re: Like a Super Chevy cover from the 80's

Personally I didn't like those paint schemes back in the day,, and still dont.

Gimmie one color with a nice pin stripe and just a smidgen of bright metal and I am happy:)
Forum: Engine Swap
11-28-2018, 07:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,199
Posted By butchc

Re: Any suggestions on starting with carb that has no choke?

The last of the carburetor equipped cars were pretty decent at the start and drive away deal but realize that the fuel mixture requirements were controlled not only by the choke but intake passage...
Forum: Engine Swap
11-26-2018, 12:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,199
Posted By butchc

Re: Any suggestions on starting with carb that has no choke?

A good lesson for you in what the ECM is doing for your modern engine with no driver inputs whatsoever. Even with a choke starting an aftermarket Holley carburetor equipped car in cold weather is...
Forum: History / Originality
11-26-2018, 09:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 442
Posted By butchc

Re: Another nice non IROC

Oops, guess I need to read more often:doh:
Forum: History / Originality
11-26-2018, 08:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 442
Posted By butchc

Another nice non IROC

Hi all,Low mile 3rd gens just keep falling out of the sky it seems? Here is one that appeared locally on FB yesterday. Kinda plain Jane? but 2200 miles, 5.0, 5 speed, vert. Lots of minuses, but lots...
Forum: History / Originality
11-26-2018, 07:06 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 9,486
Posted By butchc

Re: What's your story? Who actually remembers when these cars were new?

Gee I guess I am one of the old guys here :eek: I remember clearly how well I liked the 3rd gens when they came out. I hated the looks of the 2nd gen cars from day one,,, and still do. When the...
Forum: Cooling
10-09-2018, 11:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,106
Posted By butchc

Re: Too cold! Need to undo dual fans constantly running

Hi, these guys are really sharp with fan issues, they will get you going. I am a rank amateur but I just had to get my 88 fans going and the only two small things I have to add is I would concentrate...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-06-2018, 06:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 416
Posted By butchc

Re: 88 automatic to T5 questions

If anyone knows were these conversion threads are please post a link, thanks much!
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-05-2018, 11:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 416
Posted By butchc

88 automatic to T5 questions

OK, I am certain that this has been covered probably 100 times but I cannot find it,grrr . I have done the search thing but didnt find what I am looking for, like I am old so take it easy on me,LOL....
Forum: Cooling
08-23-2018, 04:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 750
Posted By butchc

Re: Need help diagnosing second cooling fan issue - some pre-testing done already

Thanks for that, I had a little brain fart. It is corrected now.
Forum: Cooling
08-23-2018, 07:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 750
Posted By butchc

Re: Need help diagnosing second cooling fan issue - some pre-testing done already

Hi, Sorry I didn't notice your thread earlier but I just went though figuring out all the logic and wiring on my 88. Please note that the fan operating logic does vary from year to year and engine to...
Forum: Cooling
06-18-2018, 06:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 705
Posted By butchc

1988 dual cooling fan operation once more

I imagine this has been posted and answered a zillion times but I cant find it via search. I am trying to figure out if my fans are operating properly or not with the A/C on. I have the GM manual and...
Forum: Members Camaros
06-15-2018, 07:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,436
Posted By butchc

Re: 1988 IROC purchase

Nothing special under the hood, LB9 that is pretty much as it left the factory. Dullness of the inner fenders and such is thanks to Zebart. And a other since we spent an afternoon on it with...
Forum: Camaros for Sale
05-02-2018, 07:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,076
Posted By butchc

85 for sale

Hop on it horders! LOL. Wont be for sale for long! (not mine but would be if I was shopping)
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/255870754975038
Forum: Interior
05-02-2018, 07:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 849
Posted By butchc

Re: Heater Core Leaking Again

Could be quality of the replacement core or could be issues with old coolant or even the water you are using to mix it. Once a year flush and replace is cheap insurance and so is preblended coolant....
Forum: TPI
04-16-2018, 12:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 411
Posted By butchc

Re: 88 intermittent starting and idle issue

Thank you, will get a gauge hooked up and check that out. WI'll be a few days as the car is out having new AC components installed.
Forum: TPI
04-16-2018, 06:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 411
Posted By butchc

88 intermittent starting and idle issue

My 88 305 tpi has an intermittent issue with starting and idle that both happen at the same time. If the car starts instantly, which is about half the time, it goes to high idle as it should. If it...
Forum: History / Originality
04-13-2018, 08:22 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,494
Posted By butchc

Re: $32,500 for a 100K mile IROC

Maybe she comes with it??? LOL, I always wonder WHY people put themselves in the pictures of items they are trying to sell, but so do I wonder why the realestate agents do the same thing???? Maybe...
Forum: History / Originality
04-09-2018, 07:17 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,416
Posted By butchc

Re: 84 Camaro Hidden VIN Location

I dont know if it applies to your 84 but I have been detailing my 88 and the VIN is found in multiple places that are not hard to find but they are all on easy (for a thief to remove) stickers too. ...
Forum: Body
04-02-2018, 11:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 485
Posted By butchc

Re: Lock sets question

Thanks Drew, yes I use a real locksmith. I suppose it's in the how too section but how do I get the locked lock cylinders out of the Ttops without destroying them?
Forum: Body
04-02-2018, 07:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 485
Posted By butchc

Lock sets question

Kinda long story so you know where I am at. Prior (short term) owner of my 88 never had a door key for my car. I removed a cylinder from one of the doors and had a key made. Works in the doors and...
Forum: Interior
04-02-2018, 07:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,695
Posted By butchc

Re: Door handle/arm rest fix?

Well, Because of my past good experiences with it I used Gorilla glue on mine. The stuff spreads out as it activates and I thought that would be good in this application. Made up a jig as in the...
Forum: History / Originality
03-29-2018, 11:13 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,025
Posted By butchc

Re: 5k mi time capsule 83 - check out the lack of opts

Sad day for me, I just found out that a 3rd gen Camaro can be in good shape and butt ugly at the same time:o
Forum: Interior
03-27-2018, 07:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,695
Posted By butchc

Re: Door handle/arm rest fix?

Thank you, I have yet to look over the entire site for such.
Forum: Interior
03-27-2018, 06:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,695
Posted By butchc

Door handle/arm rest fix?

Removed my arm rest/door handle to see if I could repair the bulge and this is what I found. I assume this is a common problem but found nothing by search.
Fabric has to be pulled hard to get it...
Forum: History / Originality
03-26-2018, 07:56 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,326
Posted By butchc

Re: 1987 IROC-Z

Who knows for sure what is going on? I was indirect contact with him for 2 months and came real close to buying the car. He is good at using language that can be taken more than one way. He...
Forum: Electronics
03-22-2018, 06:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,111
Posted By butchc

88 stuck tachometer

My 88 tachometer needle sits around 4000 RPM running or not. If I tap on the dash it falls a bit. When running and you rev the engine it tries to move, I think the only thing wrong with it is it's...
Forum: Body
03-21-2018, 08:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,512
Posted By butchc

Ohio front plate law?

OK Ohio guys I got my tags for the ROC and wow does that white plate look B-A-D on the front of that black car!! I know what the law says, you have to have one but I also see lots of 'vettes and...
Forum: Body
03-20-2018, 06:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,537
Posted By butchc

Flat of satin paint for Cragar louver?

I need to re paint my Cragar louver and I am undecided as to satin of flat black? Cant picture it in my mind. I have some experience spraying, enough to do the louver right or can it be rattle...
Forum: Members Camaros
03-20-2018, 05:47 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,436
Posted By butchc

Re: 1988 IROC purchase

Agreed, You have to check FB frequently or set it up as a search so you are notified when a new posting matches. I was on FB on my desktop when the app on my phone signaled a new posting for this...
Forum: Members Camaros
03-19-2018, 08:31 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,436
Posted By butchc

Re: 1988 IROC purchase

I know what you mean,, Ever wonder if any of those cars sell?? Watching the popular car sites asking prices makes it look like I stole it but I (think?) the reality is I bought it real right. I cant...
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