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Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-24-2012, 02:00 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,989
Posted By hoogabooga

Re: Suspension - help a girl out!

GD...OK..I'll let you win. Tired of your ignorance anyway.
Sold my parts which was the only reason for loggin on in the past year.

That's one thing I don't have to deal with on the Vette forums....
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-24-2012, 10:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,987
Posted By hoogabooga

Re: front spring install question

fidelis, Here is where I learned the best way to install coils on a Camaro. You can either listen to knowitall's or make your own decisions.

Notice #8
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Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-24-2012, 10:16 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,989
Posted By hoogabooga

Re: Suspension - help a girl out!

[QUOTE=ShamelessTR;5359175]First of all a bravo @Z28Ricer for being on the reality of this issue. It really doesn't matter what you need to do to get coil springs onto any other car, we are talking...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-24-2012, 10:08 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,989
Posted By hoogabooga

Re: Suspension - help a girl out!

Blackend, Don't even try. There are some on here that ARE RIGHT, PERIOD and everyone else on here is stupid.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-24-2012, 10:06 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,989
Posted By hoogabooga

Re: Suspension - help a girl out!

fidelis, before listening to any moronic advice and get hurt, read some more threads about installing coil springs. You do not simply set the spring in the pocket and install bolts. Anyone that...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-24-2012, 10:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,987
Posted By hoogabooga

Re: front spring install question

I installed mine wtihout a compressor. Install the spring into the pocket. wrap a safety chain around the spring in case it slips. jack the car up as far as you can until the car starts to come off...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-22-2012, 10:22 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,989
Posted By hoogabooga

Re: Suspension - help a girl out!

The chain is to wrap around the spring so it doesn't slip and fly out and kill anyone in it's path. I was giving advice on how not to get hurt or killed. A jack on opposite corners installs the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-22-2012, 09:44 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,989
Posted By hoogabooga

Re: Suspension - help a girl out!

You CAN NOT install springs without compressing them in some way. If a spring is not compressed after proper installation, WHY would you need them?
I have been rebuilding cars for 29 years. I know...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
08-22-2012, 09:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 858
Posted By hoogabooga

Re: Weatherstripping

New, never installed

Still have everything but the "Arrow" seals.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-22-2012, 08:36 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,989
Posted By hoogabooga

Re: Suspension - help a girl out!

The springs can not be installed without compressing them. The point of a spring is to provide resistance to compression. What would be the point of coil springs if they are not under compression?...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-22-2012, 01:05 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,989
Posted By hoogabooga

Re: Suspension - help a girl out!

I stripped everything from under my 85Z-28 and it was amazing how the car handled after replacing/upgrading suspension.

adj. sphohn rear pieces
Energy suspension bushings IMO, POLY is the only...
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
08-22-2012, 12:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 565
Posted By hoogabooga

Re: door triangle weatherstrips

I have both pieces still sealed in original GM bag.

GM# 20598023 W/STRIP RH
20598022 W/STRIP LH

I also have pieces that go around door
Inside top rails with window scraper Black...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
08-21-2012, 11:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 858
Posted By hoogabooga

Re: Weatherstripping

I never recieved any Emails telling me about replys and I haven't logged on in months.

Anyone want to make an offer on these pieces?? Any offer..
I am working on a Corvette and really want these...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
08-21-2012, 11:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 654
Posted By hoogabooga

Re: NIB GM Rear Bumper cover.

anyone want to make an offer? Any offer. I need room for Corvette parts now.
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
09-16-2011, 01:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 654
Posted By hoogabooga

Re: NIB Rear Bumper cover.

Camaro
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
09-16-2011, 01:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 654
Posted By hoogabooga

NIB GM Rear Bumper cover.

NIB GM p#16503484 . Pics on request.

I am near Winston-Salem NC
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
09-16-2011, 01:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 858
Posted By hoogabooga

Weatherstripping

Weatherstripping for both doors.http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/camarofirebird82-92newgmdoorweatherstripl.aspx

2 Black inside plastic pieces. They go along the top, inside of the door....
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
09-16-2011, 01:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 377
Posted By hoogabooga

NIB GM silver "IROC Z" door decals

Make me a reasonable offer. You pay shipping. Pics of them and the GM boxes on request. I have weatherstripping too.

kmcclearen@roadrunner.com
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
05-25-2010, 08:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 482
Posted By hoogabooga

Re: Weatherstripping for sale

thanks for letting me know about the link. It is fixed. To be sure I am letting you know I am showing you the correct piece, I compared it to my door. I have an "85 Z-28 and the "B" piece only goes...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
05-22-2010, 04:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 482
Posted By hoogabooga

Weatherstripping for sale

I have door weatherstripping for sale. Here are links to them.
Black, interior, top plastic rails. The pieces above the door panel.
http://www.youngsfbody.com/inc/sdetail/414 $100

B,C,D in this...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
07-22-2009, 04:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 480
Posted By hoogabooga

Re: Door Weatherstripping, GM bumper covers, Cervini

Here are some pics. It was $80 to ship a dash pad so It would be at least that much.

http://www.glowfoto.com/viewimage.php?y=2009&m=07&img=22-150432L&t=jpg&rand=8916&srv=img4
...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
07-22-2009, 02:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 480
Posted By hoogabooga

Door Weatherstripping, GM bumper covers, Cervini

I have door weatherstripping for sale. Here are links to them.
http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/camarofirebird82-92innerdoorpaneltoprailswithweatherstrippingpair1.aspx $100

B,C,D in this...
Forum: Body
07-20-2009, 08:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,041
Posted By hoogabooga

Re: Rear bumper for camaro & T/A question

Someone is wanting to buy my GM B/C and I didn't know anything about a TA.
Forum: Body
07-20-2009, 05:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,041
Posted By hoogabooga

Rear bumper for camaro & T/A question

Will a GM rear bumper cover for a 85 z-28 fit an 82 TA?

Thanks
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
07-03-2009, 02:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,317
Posted By hoogabooga

Re: Thinking of parting out. Lots of new, almost new parts.

Sorry about not replying. I had a computer crash.

Yes they are still for sale.
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
06-22-2009, 06:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,317
Posted By hoogabooga

Thinking of parting out. Lots of new, almost new parts.

If I can sell most of my no ship parts I am going to part my car out. All of these have less than 500 miles on them unless noted. All are between 1-3 yrs. old. Everything is coming off an '85 z-28. I...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-21-2009, 04:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,033
Posted By hoogabooga

Re: 700r4 will only upshift at light throttle. Pressures inside

these are the pressures with tv dissconnected
p...80
r...90
n...80
od...80
d...80
2...115
1...70

dissconnected with tv pulled fully out
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-21-2009, 03:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,033
Posted By hoogabooga

Re: 700r4 will only upshift at light throttle

I re-read my post and realized I should not have said it revs. It doesn't rev up it just will not shift.
I went out and pulled the tv cable off at the carb, put it in D and pulled the cable all of...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-21-2009, 02:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 973
Posted By hoogabooga

Re: To Flush Or Not To Flush?

I have always changed the fluid myself. I have a piece of trans. line that I hook to the return line on the cooler. I drain the fluid, and change the filter, then fill the pan with about 2 qts. I cut...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-21-2009, 02:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,033
Posted By hoogabooga

Re: 700r4 will only upshift at light throttle

It was perfect till about 300 miles ago. It started to not shift into 3rd unless I let off the pedal. Now it is 2nd and third. It is perfect as long as i don't try to give it more than about 1/3...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-21-2009, 02:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,033
Posted By hoogabooga

700r4 will only upshift at light throttle. Pressures inside

I did a search but did not find this exact problem. My 700 on my old beater will not upshift unless I let off the pedal to about 1/4. If I give it anymore it will downshift and the engine will rev up...
Forum: Electronics
03-19-2009, 05:13 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 308
Posted By hoogabooga

Summit wiring harness

My car is in desperate need of a new wiring harness. The expert who owned it before me took out the comp. and switched to a carb. I would find a 3 ft. section of wire that was 4-5 pieces scotched...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-18-2008, 10:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,480
Posted By hoogabooga

Re: Crank pulley won't line up... machine the balancer??

I bought a new balancer and it went right on. Now everything lines up. I used a 14" adj. wrench and the install tool with the old one and it would not go all the way in. I couldn't see any difference...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-15-2008, 08:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,480
Posted By hoogabooga

Re: Crank pulley won't line up... machine the balancer??

That's just the way things go for me. In those pics you posted in the other thread your "bat" terminal isn't right up against the valve cover like mine. I had to cut the terminal in half just to get...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-14-2008, 08:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,480
Posted By hoogabooga

Re: Crank pulley won't line up... machine the balancer??

I didn't get a p/n from summit tech but i did find these....

http://store.summitracing.com/egnsearch.asp?N=700+4294810845+115+4294908395

Those high dollar parts can always swap over to that 383...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-13-2008, 03:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,480
Posted By hoogabooga

Re: Crank pulley won't line up... machine the balancer??

I don't like the idea of cutting the balancer either. I found out through Summit tech that they do make spacers for the water pump.

When I spent $570 for a GM setup I expected it to be right but...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
05-13-2008, 03:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 475
Posted By hoogabooga

Re: Upper door trim parts with felt attached – NEW PAIR

I'll take these too if they are black. Can't tell if they are black or dark gray.
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
05-13-2008, 02:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 746
Posted By hoogabooga

Re: Full set of NEW weather strip parts for entire Camaro

I'll take the weatherstrip.

Is the door weatherstrip p/n lm22-c (3016)??
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-13-2008, 11:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,480
Posted By hoogabooga

Crank pulley won't line up... machine the balancer??

I installed a GMPP serpentine setup and after 5 minutes it ate the belt. The crank pulley sticks out 1/8th inch farther than the other pulleys. I tried to push the balancer on farther with no luck so...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-10-2008, 08:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 533
Posted By hoogabooga

Re: I need a timing expert.

I marked the pointer when i put it at tdc and it is correct. It is a "1:30: balancer. I just can not figure it out???????
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-09-2008, 07:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 533
Posted By hoogabooga

I need a timing expert.

gw350 bottom end
compxe274
190cc heads
new e-curve dist.
holley 670
OK here is the mystery and this was happening with an hei dist too. After installing the cam and new timing chain my timing...
Forum: Body
05-06-2008, 02:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 382
Posted By hoogabooga

85 v-6 doors to an 85 z-28

I want to put the doors off of my parts car on to my z-28. They are almost perfect and mine are dinged up bad. The parts car has manual windows, which i want to keep and no gfx. Does anyone know if...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-06-2008, 01:21 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 52,116
Posted By hoogabooga

Re: GM Serpentine Conversion Kit Review

Jamesc, did you have a problem with the bat. terminal on the alternator hitting the valve covers?
I have mine installed now and the biggest problem was the stud on the a/c bracket was too short. I...
Forum: Exhaust
05-04-2008, 06:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,277
Posted By hoogabooga

Re: Hooker 2055 Install Questions

This is what i ordered.... $369



http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=HOK%2D2460%2D1HKR&N=700+115&autoview=sku
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Keep an eye on them so you don't get...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-04-2008, 05:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,164
Posted By hoogabooga

Re: Piston stop doesn't stop the piston??

I can't remember the brand of heads. I bought them from a speed shop in TN. for $850. didn't want to spend top $ for AFR. The pistons are dished.
Forum: Exhaust
05-04-2008, 01:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,277
Posted By hoogabooga

Re: Hooker 2055 Install Questions

My hooker 2460's ARE ceramic coated. That is what i wanted to warn everyone about The 1st set i got had surface rust on them when i opened the box. $389 for a set of shortie headers!!

As for...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-04-2008, 01:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,164
Posted By hoogabooga

Re: Piston stop doesn't stop the piston??

I am installing an msd e-curve dist., gm serpentine system, balancer, headers and an engine rewire. I just wanted to double check the pointer.

"f-bird" that makes sense. These are aftermarket al....
Forum: Exhaust
05-03-2008, 06:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,277
Posted By hoogabooga

Re: Hooker 2055 Install Questions

If you don't want your coated hookers to rust....

#1 never start your car with them on
#2 never get them wet

I am on my 3rd set from summit and these rusted within a month just like the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-03-2008, 06:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,164
Posted By hoogabooga

Piston stop doesn't stop the piston??

I am installing a new dist. and wanted to double check tdc so i installed my new proform piston stop and with it screwed all of the way in it never touched the piston.

I have never used 1 before...
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