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Forum: Wheels and Tires
02-15-2022, 09:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,095
Posted By OLDYELLR

2 types of GTA wheels

I don't know if this has been posted before, but here goes. There are 2 types of GTA wheels, I don't know what year they changed. The ones I have on my IROC are welded, the rim itself is rolled sheet...
Forum: History / Originality
12-01-2021, 08:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 785
Posted By OLDYELLR

Re: 3-spoke Camaro Steering Wheels

Thanks. That's exactly the information I was looking for.
Forum: History / Originality
12-01-2021, 01:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 785
Posted By OLDYELLR

Re: 3-spoke Camaro Steering Wheels

I bought an '83 in 1983, but didn't pay attention. The '85 I bought in 1999 came with just the horizontal lines. Searching images on line for '84 I've seen both, but who knows what's original.
Forum: History / Originality
12-01-2021, 12:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 785
Posted By OLDYELLR

3-spoke Camaro Steering Wheels

As I recall, the early 3-spoke wheels had a line on each spoke and later ones only a line on the horizontal spokes. Can you tell me when that changed?
Forum: Interior
02-01-2021, 07:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 572
Posted By OLDYELLR

Re: Heater control knobs

Those are Tele knobs, so maybe Purple Haze.
Forum: Interior
01-25-2021, 12:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 572
Posted By OLDYELLR

Re: Heater control knobs

Well, I had no luck finding these knobbies. Someone did offer to sell me the whole unit, but with shipping it was too expensive for just one knob. However, I found these guitar knob caps on Amazon...
Forum: Interior
06-12-2020, 12:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 572
Posted By OLDYELLR

Heater control knobs

Does anyone know where I can get heater control lever knobs? One of mine has gone missing. Years ago I would have looked in a junk yard, but you don't find these cars there anymore.
...
Forum: Interior
02-16-2020, 02:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,167
Posted By OLDYELLR

Re: Tighten Steering Column (Hours Required for Fix)

The problem I have is that if I try to pull myself ahead in the seat while holding on to the wheel, the tilt easily ratchets down to the bottom. Is this something I can easily fix without going...
Forum: Cooling
02-09-2020, 01:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 892
Posted By OLDYELLR

Re: Curved air deflector.

That explains it. my Camaros were/are carbed.
Forum: Cooling
02-09-2020, 11:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 892
Posted By OLDYELLR

Curved air deflector.

I just saw a post on Facebook concerning a curved air deflector ahead of the air dam.

...
Forum: Body
06-30-2019, 01:45 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,767
Posted By OLDYELLR

Re: Economical DIY Basic Paint Job

Agreed, white is the best for hiding imperfections. Besides, changing color would be a whole lot more work to do right. But white will also show rust spots sooner down the road. It reflects heat and...
Forum: History / Originality
03-18-2019, 10:43 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,892
Posted By OLDYELLR

Re: Removing "Ziebart" type undercoatings, checking for update methods

MEK is a very aggressive solvent. Ordinary paint thinner (Varsol, mineral spirits) works fine on Ziebart. You don't want to dull or remove the paint.
Forum: History / Originality
03-17-2019, 02:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,892
Posted By OLDYELLR

Re: Removing "Ziebart" type undercoatings, checking for update methods

My IROC was Ziebarted before I owned it. I get my daily driver oil sprayed each year, but never got the IROC done because I only drive it in the summer. Besides, oil spray on top of Ziebart would...
Forum: History / Originality
03-06-2019, 09:54 PM
Replies: 457
Views: 168,213
Posted By OLDYELLR

Re: Lear Siegler Camaro Conteur interior history

It's very possible a previous owner replaced the console box cover which had the RPO sticker because it was cracked. When I bought my first 3rd Gen (an '83) the cover was cracked and I asked the...
Forum: Car Audio
06-30-2018, 11:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,415
Posted By OLDYELLR

Re: Repairing radio unit

When the audio went on my stock stereo I asked at a local repair shop and was told repair parts were no longer available. But there is a member ob this board who has parts and can do it....
Forum: Body
05-29-2018, 03:25 PM
Replies: 238
Views: 73,440
Posted By OLDYELLR

Re: 1987 IROC- Z Restoration (Start to Finish)

There are whole range of possible restorations, ranging from a simple paint job to complete disassembly, etc., including replicating the exact factory paint, over-spray and inspection crayon marks....
Forum: Body
04-12-2018, 03:40 PM
Replies: 238
Views: 73,440
Posted By OLDYELLR

Re: 1987 IROC- Z Restoration (Start to Finish)

Wow. what a great thread! I've had two 3rd Gens, an '83 Z28 I g=bought in 1986 and when that got totaled I replaced it with a 1985 IROC in 1999, which I still have, now as an occasional driver. I had...
Forum: Car Audio
12-10-2017, 12:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 785
Posted By OLDYELLR

Re: factory radio security override

I have not seen a stock stereo of that vintage with a security system.
Forum: Car Audio
10-17-2017, 11:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,007
Posted By OLDYELLR

Re: Looking for tape mechanism for UX1 radio

Are the drive belts in place and not broken?
Forum: Wheels and Tires
09-29-2017, 03:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,056
Posted By OLDYELLR

Re: IROC rim question

Front rims have 0 offset, rear 16mm. That means the rears have 16mm deeper backspacing and if they're mounted on the front may rub on the tierod ends or worse. Once when I got a new set of tires the...
Forum: Car Audio
09-21-2017, 09:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,279
Posted By OLDYELLR

Re: Speaker resistance

Yes, my original radio radio failed a couple of years ago. Loud motorboat sound from rear speakers. Parts no longer available to repair, but there's a guy on this board that has parts and can fix...
Forum: Car Audio
09-20-2017, 10:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,279
Posted By OLDYELLR

Re: Speaker resistance

Try swapping them left to right. It could just be a bad speaker.
Forum: History / Originality
06-30-2017, 12:53 PM
Replies: 457
Views: 168,213
Posted By OLDYELLR

Re: Lear Siegler Camaro Conteur interior history

Well I found Nathan on Facebook who is selling the CAMARO panels and seems he only has the dark blue/grey and orange panels left. My interior is called Saddle.
...
Forum: History / Originality
06-30-2017, 07:54 AM
Replies: 457
Views: 168,213
Posted By OLDYELLR

Re: Lear Siegler Camaro Conteur interior history

Facebook link?
Forum: Car Audio
04-03-2017, 10:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,288
Posted By OLDYELLR

Re: Metra Speaker wiring harness adapters reversed polarity

No harm will be done, but the sound would be lousy because the speakers would be out of phase with each other and cancel each other out.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
03-13-2017, 05:02 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,935
Posted By OLDYELLR

Re: Anybody running 225-55-16 Tires ?

A couple of years ago I priced a set of new 245/50-16 tires because mine were approaching baldness, but I never did buy any since these days I only occasionally drive the IROC to car shows and such....
Forum: Cooling
10-31-2016, 02:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,187
Posted By OLDYELLR

Re: where to bolts up stock daul fans

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Forum: Wheels and Tires
10-14-2016, 12:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 139,703
Posted By OLDYELLR

Re: 5x4.75 vs 5x120 The proof, visualized.

There is a similar controversy with 115 mm vs. 4.5" bolt circles for Chrysler products (0.027" difference). Lots of warnings and reports of broken studs. Some say that hub centric wheels are better...
Forum: Car Audio
11-30-2015, 12:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,879
Posted By OLDYELLR

Re: Radio was not working..... JUST A FUSE! NOT!!!!

Often when someone sells a car they've recently put an aftermarket stereo in, they'll take it out and throw the old one back in there without hooking it up.
Forum: Car Audio
09-30-2015, 07:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 15,567
Posted By OLDYELLR

Re: Stereo won't fit all the way.

There is a bracket back there with a hole to accept the "bullet" on the back of the stock stereo, that supports the rear. You may have to remove that bracket.
Forum: Car Audio
09-30-2015, 07:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 17,491
Posted By OLDYELLR

Re: LED display

That would be great. I haven't yet gor around to looking at it. The change happened when I replaced the original stereo with another one, so if what you say is true, it may well be a problem with the...
Forum: History / Originality
09-10-2015, 12:58 PM
Replies: 457
Views: 168,213
Posted By OLDYELLR

Re: Lear Siegler Camaro Conteur interior history

Since usually only the front seats wear out, I asked the vendor of front covers only are available. Yes, at about a 31% saving.
Forum: History / Originality
09-10-2015, 08:40 AM
Replies: 457
Views: 168,213
Posted By OLDYELLR

Re: Lear Siegler Camaro Conteur interior history

Looks interesting, but that works out to $1,180 Canadian to my door. I'll pass. :(
Forum: Car Audio
08-21-2015, 09:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,258
Posted By OLDYELLR

Re: RPO code UX1 for 1989 Iroc ? Picture?

I have my original Camaro radio and the Firebird one I replaced it with. Both have the AM-Stereo button and "Delco Auto DNR" printed on the front. The picture I posted above was just something from...
Forum: Car Audio
08-21-2015, 02:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 17,491
Posted By OLDYELLR

Re: LED display

So which one would that be? There is the 12-wire plug and a 2-wire plug with a brown and orange wire.
Forum: Car Audio
08-21-2015, 08:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,258
Posted By OLDYELLR

Re: RPO code UX1 for 1989 Iroc ? Picture?

The Camaro radios have black buttons and Firebird has grey ones, but otherwise they look the same.
Forum: Car Audio
08-20-2015, 08:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,258
Posted By OLDYELLR

Re: RPO code UX1 for 1989 Iroc ? Picture?

UX1 is "Radio, AM-FM Stereo Cassette Equalizer". That would be this:



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Forum: Car Audio
08-20-2015, 08:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,301
Posted By OLDYELLR

Re: Stock amp

That's what my IROC has. Just the stereo/cassette with equalizer, no separate amp. maybe the speakers is all.
Forum: Car Audio
08-20-2015, 07:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 17,491
Posted By OLDYELLR

Re: LED display

*bump*

Come on you GM stereo gurus, does nobody have an answer to this?

Could it be something like a bad ground somewhere?
Forum: Car Audio
08-09-2015, 10:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 17,491
Posted By OLDYELLR

Re: LED display

Okay, a correction. I just checked it in the garage. It's been a while, so I couldn't remember how the dash and radio display dimmer worked (brightest is with the headlight knob CCW). The radio...
Forum: Car Audio
08-09-2015, 10:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 17,491
Posted By OLDYELLR

LED display

A few months ago I bought a Firebird radio from a member here to replace my original '85 Camaro radio, which had developed a motorboating problem. The radio appeared identical except the buttons and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-22-2015, 02:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 456
Posted By OLDYELLR

Re: Need help diagnosing 305 tap

Sounds mechanical, but it's hard to tell from the video. An exhaust manifold leak sounds like mechanical ticking too. Check to see if and exhaust manifold nuts are loose or missing.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-04-2015, 11:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 549
Posted By OLDYELLR

Re: Replacement gas cap recommendation

Make sure the filler neck is round and not distorted into a teardrop shape from the weight of the gas pump.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-28-2015, 09:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 468
Posted By OLDYELLR

Re: 1983 Head Gasket Change

One more thing. While the heads are off they should be surfaced, or at least checked for straightness. Also check the valves. Do they all look the same or is one or more "different", indicating a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-28-2015, 05:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 468
Posted By OLDYELLR

Re: 1983 Head Gasket Change

I'm not about to write a book on it, but it's a fairly simple job. One mistake I made was letting the engine turn while the distributor was out. I had the car in gear and had to jack it up connect...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-24-2015, 03:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 461
Posted By OLDYELLR

Re: Fuel Pump Help please

So you need to put some heavy grease on the pushrod, grab it with a pair of needlenose pliers and push it back up against the cam. The grease will hopefully keep it from falling back down. Then put a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-22-2015, 06:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 461
Posted By OLDYELLR

Re: Fuel Pump Help please

It's a pretty awkward place to take a picture. I first thought the job was impossible, but found it worked after a few tries using a strip of shim and getting one bolt started.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-21-2015, 01:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 995
Posted By OLDYELLR

Re: torque arm????

Look at the end of the torque arm where it goes into the rubber bushing.

...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-21-2015, 01:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 461
Posted By OLDYELLR

Re: Fuel Pump Help please

Provided the pushrod is not up against the cam lobe, I've used something like a small 6" steel ruler to shoehorn the pump actuator in place.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-07-2015, 02:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,078
Posted By OLDYELLR

Re: Can You Guess What Filter This Is?

http://www.baldwin-filters.us/CGI_BIN/OEM_Filter_Brands.asp?search2=SA2046&search=87998&oembrand=CARQUEST&oempartid=87998
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