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Forum: History / Originality
04-06-2021, 07:59 PM
Replies: 668
Views: 65,521
Posted By iroczVinnie

Re: 5 speed third gens for sale

here you go. Sorry its a bit dark. I don't have any problems but I guess if you have big feet maybe could be a problem? ...
Forum: History / Originality
03-27-2021, 11:45 PM
Replies: 668
Views: 65,521
Posted By iroczVinnie

Re: 5 speed third gens for sale

looking at the pricing in the US compared to Australia, I'm wishing for US pricing over here!

I have a 89 5 speed irocz convertible, level 3 options and was offered USD 3.5k (about 5k AUD). I've...
Forum: Convertibles
10-05-2019, 09:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,279
Posted By iroczVinnie

Re: 3 point rear seatbelt questions

Here's a couple of pics
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/p1050816_b328eeed05ae3ebf2d54b2b24b5153a75cb93c19.jpg
Australian rear seatbelt setup - convertible with ADR...
Forum: Convertibles
10-05-2019, 08:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,279
Posted By iroczVinnie

Re: 3 point rear seatbelt questions

As part of the conversion process the ADR (Australian design rules) require Australian approved seatbelts. The US seatbelts are removed and Australian ones installed. The setup is effectively a...
Forum: Convertibles
05-06-2019, 01:16 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,414
Posted By iroczVinnie

Re: vert with 5 speed?

I would think the cars imported into Australia are included in the total production numbers. These weren't designated as export cars. These cars were just purchased US models, imported into...
Forum: Convertibles
02-25-2019, 01:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 826
Posted By iroczVinnie

Re: Pull down still trying to find HELP///////////////////

I've previously ordered those from Top Down Solutions, Came with clear instructions, and they do what they're designed to do.
Forum: Convertibles
02-25-2019, 01:24 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,414
Posted By iroczVinnie

Re: vert with 5 speed?

Don't forget the handful or so convertibles that were imported into Australia and other countries. Most of them that I've personally seen in Queensland are right hand drive and high on equipment...
Forum: Pacific Region
01-29-2014, 10:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,320
Posted By iroczVinnie

Re: RHD TA wiper problem

I was doing some car stuff paperwork filing and was reading my engineer conversion and modifications done (QLD ). Mine are still original sweep however to meet the required design rule the wipers...
Forum: History / Originality
01-26-2013, 11:56 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,349
Posted By iroczVinnie

Re: Firebird crash test video

i don't know but i'm thinking that all that energy absorbed by the buckling is less that is transferred to the passenger. I'm sure there's an engineer on the board that can comment.

Was just...
Forum: Cooling
01-27-2012, 07:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,809
Posted By iroczVinnie

Re: Radiator Overflow Boiling

Check the basics first.

1st thing I'd do is clear the air out of your system by running the car with raidator cap off.
Check that your hoses aren't collapsed
Check thermostat opens is your top...
Forum: Convertibles
08-10-2011, 05:38 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 45,114
Posted By iroczVinnie

Re: 1989 Convertible Top

this should be turned into a sticky on a practical guide to operating the convertible top.
Forum: Interior
04-30-2011, 02:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,361
Posted By iroczVinnie

Re: fold-down armrest in rear seat?

as an alternative to taking up the limited rear seat, what about modifying the rear ashtray(removing ) and incorporating 2x popout cupholders? There are plenty of cars with these for the rear. My...
Forum: Convertibles
03-10-2011, 10:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 653
Posted By iroczVinnie

Re: Was there plans for a dash mounted tonneau release?

mine has a pic of the tornneau on the switch (1989 model), but i think the switch internals are the same as a trunk switch.
Forum: History / Originality
06-13-2010, 11:16 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 28,269
Posted By iroczVinnie

Re: How many 3rd gens are stick shift?

love the manual transmission - heaps of fun to drive! I didn't realise that the LB9 T5 Irocz convertible is a desirable combination. What makes mine "rare" is that it's right hand drive :-)
...
Forum: Convertibles
09-19-2009, 12:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,176
Posted By iroczVinnie

Re: premature wear spots on ragtop of 89 TA. mechanism rubs holes in cloth

Yes - depending on who converted the car, the rear seat belt anchors may have been moved. My are in the centre, likely similar to yours.

You can get the fliprods separately. Also, 89 cars did...
Forum: Convertibles
08-26-2009, 10:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,176
Posted By iroczVinnie

Re: premature wear spots on ragtop of 89 TA. mechanism rubs holes in cloth

i'm certainly no expert but aren't the convertible top frames different between the 89 and 92? I know that my 89 mechanism looks slightly different to the ASC diagrams of the 1991.5 updates.

I...
Forum: Interior
11-02-2006, 04:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,441
Posted By iroczVinnie

I have an 89 factory 5 speed. The brake and...

I have an 89 factory 5 speed.

The brake and clutch pedals look identical - honeycomb pattern. The pattern also matches the gas pedal (honeycomb).

Cheers
Forum: History / Originality
02-14-2006, 03:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,326
Posted By iroczVinnie

Hi My 89 iroc has the washer fluid squirting...

Hi

My 89 iroc has the washer fluid squirting from the wiper arm.
Forum: Convertibles
02-05-2006, 04:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,044
Posted By iroczVinnie

Bluezee28 - have you tried calling a few GM parts...

Bluezee28 - have you tried calling a few GM parts departments? I was able to order that particuar window weatherstripping from a dealer in Canada - and they sent it to me in Aus. This was a couple...
Forum: Convertibles
02-05-2006, 04:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,371
Posted By iroczVinnie

I don't think too many owners in 1989 order the...

I don't think too many owners in 1989 order the factory CD player so I don't think too many convertible owners would have ordered this option.

Also now, given the age of the vehicle, having a...
Forum: Convertibles
01-11-2006, 04:28 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,164
Posted By iroczVinnie

Camaro/Firebird 87-88 Convertible Tonneau Latch Upgrade Kit

I saw this while I was looking on the hawks website. There seems to be quite a number of 87/88 convertible owners that have damaged or missing parts so this may help.

It's been a long hot...
Forum: History / Originality
06-19-2005, 11:04 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,498
Posted By iroczVinnie

re "new" purchase

Well I didn't purchase the car "new" but I was the first registered owner in Australia. I had to wait about a month for the right hand drive conversion to be finished.

The car was waiting for me...
Forum: Convertibles
04-25-2005, 10:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 601
Posted By iroczVinnie

I think the seller is Pontiworld in Sydney. If...

I think the seller is Pontiworld in Sydney. If so I've bought a few things from them. Good supplier to us Aussies that need parts.
Forum: History / Originality
04-13-2005, 10:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,388
Posted By iroczVinnie

I don't think that that the Camaro/firebird was...

I don't think that that the Camaro/firebird was ever exported under a factory authorised program.

Given that new cars are required to be right hand drive in most states in Australia (if not all)...
Forum: Convertibles
04-07-2005, 05:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,359
Posted By iroczVinnie

Hi I did a quick search and found a few...

Hi

I did a quick search and found a few hits. Do you know who completed the conversion?

Post the pics you posted on the australian board - this will help people determine who converted it.
...
Forum: History / Originality
03-03-2005, 11:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,833
Posted By iroczVinnie

From what I can remember from my 89, I think the...

From what I can remember from my 89, I think the radio needs to be off to set the clock.

The time should be displaying. At this point I think you need to hold down a button (try seek or scan?) ...
Forum: History / Originality
04-08-2004, 12:50 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,921
Posted By iroczVinnie

Hi john Yes, the car is right hand drive. ...

Hi john

Yes, the car is right hand drive.

I have posted some pics in the convertibles board - "your convertibles" sticky with cosmedic modifications made during the right hand drive conversion....
Forum: History / Originality
04-06-2004, 05:03 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,921
Posted By iroczVinnie

I'm glad then that I did by my 5speed TPI...

I'm glad then that I did by my 5speed TPI convertible.

Not that it really matters - in Aus, all 3rd gens, especially convertibles turn heads. I guess I will just have to keep her for a little bit...
Forum: Convertibles
04-05-2004, 10:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,521
Posted By iroczVinnie

I have thought about this for a little while. ...

I have thought about this for a little while. The Saab 9 series convertibles have a automatic roof which seems retract in a similar fashion to our manual roof.

If may be worth a look.
Forum: History / Originality
03-31-2004, 09:31 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,921
Posted By iroczVinnie

When I was looking for my car (in Australia), I...

When I was looking for my car (in Australia), I looked at a couple of convertibles, both were 305TPI and 5 speed, and one was 305TPI and auto.

Is the 5 speed 305 TPI an unusual combination? What...
Forum: Convertibles
02-22-2004, 09:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 880
Posted By iroczVinnie

Is that weather stripping year specific? ...

Is that weather stripping year specific?

Mine is an 89 and I don't have that weather stripping (although it may be missing)

Could it have been added in the 91/92 verts?
Forum: Body
02-05-2004, 03:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,019
Posted By iroczVinnie

Mine is an 89 camaro convt and it has these...

Mine is an 89 camaro convt and it has these rivets on both sides.
Forum: Body
02-03-2004, 08:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,019
Posted By iroczVinnie

I guess it could be bracing mounting points for...

I guess it could be bracing mounting points for the verts - but rivets??? - doesn't sound too strong.

I haven't seen it on any hardtop cars, but have seen them on a couple of convertibles.
Forum: Convertibles
02-03-2004, 02:24 AM
Replies: 1,072
Important/Useful : Your Convertibles
Views: 193,128
Posted By iroczVinnie

final pic - replaced tire card.

final pic - replaced tire card.
Forum: Convertibles
02-03-2004, 02:08 AM
Replies: 1,072
Important/Useful : Your Convertibles
Views: 193,128
Posted By iroczVinnie

pic of engine bay - brake booster and heater...

pic of engine bay - brake booster and heater moved, steering moved etc.
Forum: Convertibles
02-03-2004, 02:06 AM
Replies: 1,072
Important/Useful : Your Convertibles
Views: 193,128
Posted By iroczVinnie

modification plate required to register including...

modification plate required to register including engineers compliance
Forum: Convertibles
02-03-2004, 02:04 AM
Replies: 1,072
Important/Useful : Your Convertibles
Views: 193,128
Posted By iroczVinnie

only a couple to go....

only a couple to go....
Forum: Convertibles
02-03-2004, 01:50 AM
Replies: 1,072
Important/Useful : Your Convertibles
Views: 193,128
Posted By iroczVinnie

hopefully pic fixed

hopefully pic fixed
Forum: Convertibles
02-03-2004, 01:41 AM
Replies: 1,072
Important/Useful : Your Convertibles
Views: 193,128
Posted By iroczVinnie

seatbelt position moved in the rear...... ...

seatbelt position moved in the rear......

pic removed - will have to work out how to post better pics....
Forum: Convertibles
02-03-2004, 01:37 AM
Replies: 1,072
Important/Useful : Your Convertibles
Views: 193,128
Posted By iroczVinnie

another showing remote mirror controls moved to...

another showing remote mirror controls moved to right hand side
Forum: Convertibles
02-03-2004, 01:36 AM
Replies: 1,072
Important/Useful : Your Convertibles
Views: 193,128
Posted By iroczVinnie

another dash photo

another dash photo
Forum: Convertibles
02-03-2004, 01:35 AM
Replies: 1,072
Important/Useful : Your Convertibles
Views: 193,128
Posted By iroczVinnie

ok - here we go - bought another cable.......long...

ok - here we go - bought another cable.......long story.

I have a few photos highlighting some unique things with my right hand drive conversion.

There were a number of companys that converted...
Forum: Body
02-01-2004, 09:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,019
Posted By iroczVinnie

what is this?

Hi - I am wondering what this is or is for? (appart from that they are rivets...)

Is there any reason for these? Was a tag or stamped plate attached?
Forum: Convertibles
02-01-2004, 09:43 PM
Replies: 1,072
Important/Useful : Your Convertibles
Views: 193,128
Posted By iroczVinnie

ok - took some photos with digicam on the...

ok - took some photos with digicam on the weekend. Get to work..... can't find my camera cable to connect the camera - will look at home tonight - hopefully can find it!.
Forum: History / Originality
01-27-2004, 09:58 PM
Replies: 378
Views: 69,501
Posted By iroczVinnie

Hi Jenn I sent you a reqest on 31 December...

Hi Jenn

I sent you a reqest on 31 December regarding my camaro convertible which is now located in Australia as well as a quick note from down under.... Can you confirm that you received it? It...
Forum: Convertibles
01-27-2004, 04:41 PM
Replies: 1,072
Important/Useful : Your Convertibles
Views: 193,128
Posted By iroczVinnie

I will try to take some pics of the dash on the...

I will try to take some pics of the dash on the weekend for u guys!
Forum: Convertibles
01-26-2004, 09:42 PM
Replies: 1,072
Important/Useful : Your Convertibles
Views: 193,128
Posted By iroczVinnie

We sure do love our 'verts in Australia,...

We sure do love our 'verts in Australia, including going to the trouble of having them converted to right hand drive....

89z, 305TPI T5
Forum: Body
04-25-2003, 08:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 854
Posted By iroczVinnie

re temp guage stuck

seems to be a common problem.

My temp guage did the same thing occasionly so I grabbed a pin from my mums sewing draw, filed the pin head (not the sharp end) so it was flat, cut it down to about...
Forum: Body
04-23-2003, 04:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 799
Posted By iroczVinnie

it's not the wiper blade imo, rather the arm that...

it's not the wiper blade imo, rather the arm that holds the wiper blade. It probably has a lot of flex in it.
Forum: Body
04-23-2003, 04:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,207
Posted By iroczVinnie

stone guard

yes, stock 245/50 16's

I am going to replace the push in clips as a couple of them aren't holding and also make sure that it is all lined up correctly.
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