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Forum: Members Camaros
09-25-2023, 05:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 407
Posted By Aqua Blue RS/SS

Re: 1989 iroc 5 speed

Lol that’s a pretty similar shade of patina blue to mine… nice find!
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Forum: Members Camaros
07-27-2023, 10:27 PM
Replies: 246
Views: 8,750
Posted By Aqua Blue RS/SS

Re: Morrison Cook #98 SCCA Escort World Champion 88 Iroc

I love following along in this thread, it’s one of my favorites on here. Nice work so far. I can’t wait to see how it ends up.
Forum: Members Camaros
04-04-2023, 05:47 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,300
Posted By Aqua Blue RS/SS

Re: New here.

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/dbc463b5_75d0_4daa_962c_82a09e89ec74_41e21977a13c2d2ddaea0c4be6900eede7ad6b94.jpeg...
Forum: Members Camaros
02-06-2023, 06:45 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,660
Posted By Aqua Blue RS/SS

Re: Whitejacket (87' Iroc)

Nice work and parts list, this thing is gonna be bad ***!
Forum: Interior
01-31-2023, 07:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 601
Posted By Aqua Blue RS/SS

Re: Mud bogged

Does it freeze there often? I’ve driven more than one stuck truck out of the mud on the freeze…
Forum: Members Camaros
01-29-2023, 09:57 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,300
Posted By Aqua Blue RS/SS

Re: New here.

Hey buddy, definitely recognize you from C5. This place has a ton of good information for sure. Doesn’t seem to be as active as maybe in days past but still a good place to hang out. I haven’t worked...
Forum: Body
01-28-2023, 11:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 666
Posted By Aqua Blue RS/SS

Re: Rattle can paint job under 100 dollars

That’s a waste of money and time. Do it right or don’t do it at all.
Forum: Body
01-21-2023, 11:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 317
Posted By Aqua Blue RS/SS

Re: Hood Louvers Removal

The functional louvers aren’t really about getting cold air into the engine as much as they are a big aero improvement of getting air out of the engine compartment. When you get up to higher...
Forum: Members Camaros
01-15-2023, 11:42 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,660
Posted By Aqua Blue RS/SS

Re: Whitejacket (87' Iroc)

Awesome news! I can’t wait to see the progress.
Forum: Members Camaros
01-01-2023, 04:34 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,300
Posted By Aqua Blue RS/SS

Re: New here.

I remember seeing the picture of yours pissing all over the place. Crazy how that happened. So far it’s only when cold for me. I had the car in the shop last night cleaning the inside out, it sat in...
Forum: Members Camaros
12-25-2022, 11:11 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,300
Posted By Aqua Blue RS/SS

Re: New here.

Another quick update:
Sometime since the rear bearing in the alternator went out in early oct I developed a parasitic draw on the battery. I’ve only really noticed it since I put the car on the road...
Forum: Members Camaros
12-20-2022, 10:28 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,300
Posted By Aqua Blue RS/SS

Re: New here.

Yea I’m sure you’re right about the fluid in the master, I was already getting a little bit of old fluid right after I flushed everything. I’ll probably drive it around a bit and then flush it again,...
Forum: Members Camaros
12-20-2022, 08:28 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,300
Posted By Aqua Blue RS/SS

Re: New here.

Yea that brake fluid was pretty bad. We took it for a drive yesterday, he was all smiles. Pretty cool to enjoy its first cruise in 20 years. It actually ran really nice. The suspension is still...
Forum: Members Camaros
12-19-2022, 01:52 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,300
Posted By Aqua Blue RS/SS

Re: New here.

More updates. late last week I registered and insured the IROC.
Saturday, I tightened up the alternator belt a little, it was squealing some when cold. I changed all the rubber brake hoses, and...
Forum: Members Camaros
12-10-2022, 10:18 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,300
Posted By Aqua Blue RS/SS

Re: New here.

I can appreciate that. I couldn’t bring my self to defile the originality of this one. Even though it sat for all those years it was still charging correctly until that bearing let go. It was getting...
Forum: Members Camaros
12-09-2022, 06:57 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,300
Posted By Aqua Blue RS/SS

Re: New here.

Quick update. The alternator locked up the rear bearing back in Oct. Today I ordered the rebuild kit for it so I can keep the original alternator (not that it really makes that much of a difference)...
Forum: Members Camaros
07-09-2022, 01:55 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,300
Posted By Aqua Blue RS/SS

Re: New here.

I got it all buttoned back up last night. It moved under its own power for the first time in 20 years. Pretty cool moment. I moved it over to another part of my property where I keep a couple more of...
Forum: Members Camaros
07-04-2022, 01:50 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,300
Posted By Aqua Blue RS/SS

Re: New here.

More updates from the long weekend. I had the seemingly common temp gauge stuck straight up on the tin. Took it apart this morning and massaged the tin so hopefully it won’t happen again. Now all the...
Forum: Members Camaros
07-03-2022, 10:23 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,300
Posted By Aqua Blue RS/SS

Re: New here.

here’s another picture of the original cap and rotor.
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Forum: Members Camaros
07-03-2022, 12:10 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,300
Posted By Aqua Blue RS/SS

Re: New here.

I threw the cap, rotor, plugs, and wires at it today. Wow what an amazing difference. The car now idles smooth as can be, and revs to 5500 effortlessly. Since it had run a bit on the old ignition...
Forum: Members Camaros
06-26-2022, 12:18 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,300
Posted By Aqua Blue RS/SS

Re: New here.

Don’t worry it’s pretty high up there. I’m slowly working my way thru everything. It can’t be anything to major, I say that because everything works for the most part, Except for that burnoff code....
Forum: Members Camaros
06-24-2022, 11:34 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,300
Posted By Aqua Blue RS/SS

Re: New here.

More loose ends tied up tonight. Not really much in the way of pictures though. I got the hole drilled to mount the 4th Gen filler neck to the body, and the evap line from the 4th Gen tank adapted to...
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
06-23-2022, 10:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 305
Posted By Aqua Blue RS/SS

Re: Looking for a rear 85-87 Iroc 16” wheel

Anyone got a silver IROC wheel?
Forum: Members Camaros
05-28-2022, 08:02 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,300
Posted By Aqua Blue RS/SS

Re: New here.

Hey, one more thing I didn’t mention above… (on purpose)

you guys tell me what’s going on here.
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Forum: Members Camaros
05-28-2022, 06:26 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,300
Posted By Aqua Blue RS/SS

Re: New here.

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/4074ded5_b26f_40ef_887c_47b39fff2551_e0edfa68ff41b6203300d040212187157a80e1c2.jpeg
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Forum: TPI
05-28-2022, 11:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,114
Posted By Aqua Blue RS/SS

Re: Fuel line fitting

I actually just did this two days ago on my 99-02 plastic tank swap in my 87 IROC. I used jegs pro flo hose instead of ptfe but it should be mostly the same. I didn’t really trust the 35 year old...
Forum: Members Camaros
05-26-2022, 10:25 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,300
Posted By Aqua Blue RS/SS

Re: New here.

Thanks chazman.

4th Gen tank swap my way: gas gauge works correctly, and the 4th Gen V6 pump runs fine on prime and when jumped at the ALDL. I’m going to just integrate the 4th Gen vapor line at...
Forum: Members Camaros
05-15-2022, 09:00 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,300
Posted By Aqua Blue RS/SS

Re: New here.

More updates. Picked up a 99-02 tank last week. Waiting on the parts to convert the sending unit to 0-90 ohms, a new V6 fuel pump (no built in regulator) and need to round up a few odds and ends to...
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
05-06-2022, 09:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 305
Posted By Aqua Blue RS/SS

Re: Looking for a rear 85-87 Iroc 16” wheel

Thanks, I actually texted back and forth with you a few weeks ago. I will keep you in mind if I don’t come across what I’m looking for.
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
05-01-2022, 07:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 305
Posted By Aqua Blue RS/SS

Looking for a rear 85-87 Iroc 16” wheel

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/1500x2000/52a8131f_1e24_4615_9a31_ae4e83433036_cf8ec8d32f5b3f6d69a05515e5803d66eb8336ed.jpeg
looking for a wheel to replace this one. I don’t...
Forum: Members Camaros
04-28-2022, 11:09 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 9,693
Posted By Aqua Blue RS/SS

Re: 1989 IROC-Z L98 Revival

I’ve enjoyed this thread a lot, nice work getting it back together!
Forum: Members Camaros
04-28-2022, 10:23 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,300
Posted By Aqua Blue RS/SS

Re: New here.

Thanks guys, I read up on that and my local yard has a couple of LS1 tanks so I will go that route soon. In the mean time I’ve still got the car up on stands inspecting and cleaning things. It looks...
Forum: Members Camaros
04-19-2022, 11:30 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,300
Posted By Aqua Blue RS/SS

Re: New here.

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/6b72650c_d076_4b1b_86fa_e40720cbd055_e8fa238740b5568ea7e2630b8d03763e4da2e7de.jpeg
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Forum: Members Camaros
04-17-2022, 12:42 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,300
Posted By Aqua Blue RS/SS

Re: New here.

Thanks guys, I’ve got a little more progress. I pulled the plugs and fogged the cylinders on Friday. Put the plugs back in and let it sit over night. Yesterday I put a breaker bar on the balancer and...
Forum: Members Camaros
04-12-2022, 11:28 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,300
Posted By Aqua Blue RS/SS

Re: New here.

Amen to that!

getting closer. I put power to the battery cables to check specifically for fuel pump function/all other electrical functions. The tank is empty, the fuel has been gone for a long...
Forum: Members Camaros
04-05-2022, 10:04 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,300
Posted By Aqua Blue RS/SS

Re: New here.

Double post
Forum: Members Camaros
04-05-2022, 09:16 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,300
Posted By Aqua Blue RS/SS

Re: New here.

It’s home! I drug it home yesterday and busted the heated pressure washer out on the engine bay tonight. This car is stupid clean and looks to be all original and completely unmolested. All the hoses...
Forum: Members Camaros
04-03-2022, 04:03 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,300
Posted By Aqua Blue RS/SS

Re: New here.

lol good catch that extra “S” does make quite the difference
:lmao:
Forum: Members Camaros
04-02-2022, 11:26 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,300
Posted By Aqua Blue RS/SS

Re: New here.

I’m sure she is. Had a bit of a bummer today. I went up there and started getting things ready to load it up and get it home Tuesday. The passenger rear tire wouldn’t hold air when I was their...
Forum: Members Camaros
04-01-2022, 10:58 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,300
Posted By Aqua Blue RS/SS

Re: New here.

He said she pawned it for something like $1500 but it was in a lot better shape when she dropped it off.
Forum: Members Camaros
04-01-2022, 09:17 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,300
Posted By Aqua Blue RS/SS

Re: New here.

Quadruple post
Forum: Members Camaros
04-01-2022, 08:43 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,300
Posted By Aqua Blue RS/SS

Re: New here.

Triple post
Forum: Members Camaros
04-01-2022, 08:42 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,300
Posted By Aqua Blue RS/SS

Re: New here.

Double post
Forum: Members Camaros
04-01-2022, 06:58 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,300
Posted By Aqua Blue RS/SS

Re: New here.

Awesome car I skimmed over your thread the other day. Seems our cars do have some things in common.
I paid $500 for the car today with a clean NM title and the original keys. Going off the title I...
Forum: Members Camaros
03-28-2022, 11:21 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,300
Posted By Aqua Blue RS/SS

Re: New here.

I bet yours is a blast with that LS3. My 2010 is an L99/6l80. The L99 and LS3 are almost identical twins, save an ever so slightly lower compression ratio and AFM/VVT on the L99. They both run...
Forum: Members Camaros
03-28-2022, 09:09 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,300
Posted By Aqua Blue RS/SS

Re: New here.

Awesome, thanks for the info. Speaking of tires, that spare and the other 4 are gonna need new rubber as you can see lol. I think I’m gonna try and round up four used 16” tires so I can get it dug...
Forum: Members Camaros
03-28-2022, 11:38 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,300
Posted By Aqua Blue RS/SS

Re: New here.

So that spare is a factory part? I was wondering. The 4th IROC 16 is on the back seat.
mad far as history my buddy said it was Pawned in ‘02 or ‘03 he couldn’t remember for sure. I was looking at...
Forum: Members Camaros
03-28-2022, 10:03 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,300
Posted By Aqua Blue RS/SS

Re: New here.

Thanks everyone. I’ve been looking at pictures of factory louvers on here and I believe these are GM louvers; although not on the SPID. Maybe dealer or 1st owner installed? They are aluminum and have...
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