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Forum: Fabrication
07-17-2016, 11:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 14,074
Posted By camaro42

Re: Front bumper cover mod complete

Thanks! Like I said, I went back and forth with how much grille to headlight I wanted. In the end, two headlights seemed to look more like a new challenger, while one made it look more 1st or 5th gen...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-29-2016, 04:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 753
Posted By camaro42

Re: Fuel filter x2?

The old pump doesn't appear to be "live" right now so I think the fuel is only being pulled by the engine compartment mounted pump. Once I get the carb rebuilt, I will get rid of the old pump and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-29-2016, 12:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 753
Posted By camaro42

Re: Fuel filter x2?

Haha. Yes, it does... I am pricing lines and fittings to replace the whole section of line, filter, and pump. There is a new pump in the engine bay so I should be able to just delete this old rusted...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-29-2016, 11:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 753
Posted By camaro42

Re: Fuel filter x2?

Thanks! The odd thing is, the mechanic who put my 400 in also added a fuel pump in the engine bay... I don't see any wires on this old inline one under the car. Any ideas to figure out if it is still...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-29-2016, 10:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 753
Posted By camaro42

Re: Fuel filter x2?

No wires that I can find.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-28-2016, 12:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 753
Posted By camaro42

Fuel filter x2?

Hi everybody, I need to change my fuel filter and found it no problem in the stock location. However, less than a foot up the line appears to be a second filter... Is this normal or something the...
Forum: Fabrication
05-26-2016, 07:56 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 78,559
Posted By camaro42

Re: TTW Third Gen Phantom Grill

a few more angles of mine. Regardless of others' opinions, I'm happy with it.
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Forum: Fabrication
04-24-2016, 12:40 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 14,074
Posted By camaro42

Re: Front bumper cover mod complete

Thanks, I kept going back and forth on which way i would do it. I like them both. For some reason I went with the single light with wider grille in the end.
Forum: Fabrication
04-24-2016, 12:16 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 78,559
Posted By camaro42

Re: TTW Third Gen Phantom Grill

Reviving this thread as there was interest in seeing a finished version of a "phantom" grille on a third gen. Finished mine today and it turned out better than what I had planned. I'm happy with it....
Forum: Fabrication
04-23-2016, 10:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 14,074
Posted By camaro42

Front bumper cover mod complete

I started this project in 2008 when I chopped up my front bumper. My dad watched in shock as I took a jigsaw to a perfectly good bumper cover. Life happened and the project was delayed as my car sat...
Forum: Fabrication
07-05-2012, 07:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,531
Posted By camaro42

Re: WalMart air cleaner

Looks awesome. Good work!
Forum: Body
07-15-2011, 09:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,007
Posted By camaro42

Re: TRUNK NOT CLOSING!! NEED HELP

Same thing happens with mine, and I do the same thing. If the motor is in the down position, it won't be able to grab and engage when you go to close it. stick your finger or a screw driver into the...
Forum: Engine Swap
06-05-2011, 05:01 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 363
Posted By camaro42

FS: wrecked ta w/swap ready LS1

I'm looking to get rid of whole car if possible. it's a 2000 T/A with about 154,000 miles on it. I would also be willing to sell the engine, trans, and harness together if you come and pull them.
...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-25-2011, 08:13 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 7,312
Posted By camaro42

Re: My paint project has begun!!!!

That hood looks great. keep the pics coming. :)
Forum: History / Originality
03-25-2011, 06:06 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 17,115
Posted By camaro42

Re: When/how did you get your third gen?

I searched all over for a 3rd gen with a 5 speed and a 350. Found one on autotrader.com and went to look at it (about 50 or so miles away.) My dad went with me, I was only 19 at the time and needed...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-08-2011, 08:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,226
Posted By camaro42

Re: Dash Insert Idea

I like the idea. I would recommend converting it to all black and white and then photoshopping a unified color theme. Or just doing a few accent points of color. Maybe even making it into a Mural...
Forum: Body
01-29-2011, 10:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,180
Posted By camaro42

Re: Dent in my rear...

When I said "acceptable spelling", I meant in random online meanderings and casual conversation writings. Not that you'd find "ur" in Webster's dictionary. We all now what it means when we see it. ...
Forum: Body
01-29-2011, 09:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,180
Posted By camaro42

Re: Dent in my rear...

I give up... good luck with that banged up rear f18pilot5. I hope it all goes well. post pics.
Forum: Body
01-29-2011, 08:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,180
Posted By camaro42

Re: Dent in my rear...

I'm not sure if i've learned anything about dent repair... but i have noticed that any "arguments" that occur on here end up being unintelligent bashing of one-another's grammar. Plenty of...
Forum: Signature Pictures and PhotoShop Requests
12-28-2010, 01:09 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,051
Posted By camaro42

Re: Modify GTA front

Hey Tyler. I like the looks of the concept drawing. something about it reminds me of a late 80's Supra.
Forum: Signature Pictures and PhotoShop Requests
12-08-2010, 08:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,051
Posted By camaro42

Re: Modify GTA front

Definitely post some progress pics as you do this in the fabrication section. I'm doing something a little different with my camaro front but would definitely like to see how others tackle some of...
Forum: Fabrication
12-07-2010, 06:04 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 21,279
Posted By camaro42

Re: Anyone Ever Fabricate New Tail Light Lenses?

Sounds like a fun project. I'm sure I've seen posts on here before of people making these. I also so a "How To" on Musclecar on Spike TV where the guys showed how to make your own lenses and how to...
Forum: Interior
12-07-2010, 05:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,300
Posted By camaro42

Re: Center Console Delete!!

I'm thinking about either doing this, or modifying the 4th gen console that i have. I like the oldschool look of the delete, but like the armrest and storage of the center console.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-07-2010, 05:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,748
Posted By camaro42

Re: 4th Gen. seats in my IROC-Z now.

Those look really nice. I just put some charcoal leather 4th gen seats in my 88 camaro. It's great that they are a direct bolt.
Forum: Interior
12-06-2010, 08:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,857
Posted By camaro42

Re: Black Interior swap/ 4th gen seats

Thanks, I'm working on modifying the 4th gen center console now and i'll post some pics as i work on it.
Forum: History / Originality
12-04-2010, 02:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,125
Posted By camaro42

Re: 1985 IROC time capsule

I think he's saying that, like a bad penny, this car keeps turning up in threads on here. It is a pretty cool story if you read the original thread on it.
Forum: Interior
12-02-2010, 05:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,857
Posted By camaro42

Re: Black Interior swap/ 4th gen seats

Thanks... Hardon? Never thought i'd type that. haha I figured that there was a post on here already that talked about it and just kept missing it. Very helpful.
Forum: Interior
12-01-2010, 08:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,857
Posted By camaro42

Black Interior swap/ 4th gen seats

Hey guys, I was getting tired of the tan interior in my '88. Swapped in some black interior plastics from a '92 that was wrecked. Also got the 4th gen seats, disc breaks driveshaft and rearend out...
Forum: History / Originality
11-12-2010, 11:36 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 16,998
Posted By camaro42

Re: 3rd gen SS?

since this thread is about the history of the ss series and what has been done to camaros to designate them as "ss" over the years the post about 4th gens is completely relevant
Forum: History / Originality
11-11-2010, 08:28 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 16,998
Posted By camaro42

Re: 3rd gen SS?

I'm glad that you didn't listen to the nay-sayers. Any more angles of how it looks now? I'm trying to work out a few kinks in my plans and would like to see what you came up with.
Forum: History / Originality
11-10-2010, 08:15 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 16,998
Posted By camaro42

Re: 3rd gen SS?

Caleb87irocz... Did you post a start to that project a while back? I wanted to do that to my car for a while and that thread helped to get the ball rolling. still a work in progress right now. ...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-10-2010, 05:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 597
Posted By camaro42

Re: Decals and Striping

a dark gray or dark silver looks really good on maroon cars. or even white
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-14-2010, 01:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,382
Posted By camaro42

Re: Hit the under side with a scrub brush and some simple green.

Very nice and clean! So glad it's spring so work like this is worthwhile.
Forum: Body
05-11-2010, 02:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,985
Posted By camaro42

Re: Spyder 3 Duraflex Hood?! Awesome

agreed, the main scoop would be cool depending on the look of the rest of the car. I'd take a grinder to the outside ones upon delivery though! ;)
Forum: Body
05-11-2010, 02:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,971
Posted By camaro42

Re: Cheapest place to buy 86' Iroc hood louvers?

I'd try to find a "like new" replacement. 100 bucks for a used one on hawks website or try craigslist. other than that, junkyards. If you prefer "New", then it looks like they really charge 200+...
Forum: Body
05-11-2010, 01:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,670
Posted By camaro42

Re: I need help with a paint scheme for my 86 Berlinetta

Nice work! Sorry that no one gave you any samples on this thread but in the end you chose the right paint scheme. Where did you get the inspiration for those particular stripes? I like it
Forum: Members Camaros
05-08-2010, 08:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 927
Posted By camaro42

Re: My 88 IROC

Very nice. Any future plans for it? I have an '88 also that is in the works.
Forum: Fabrication
05-03-2010, 10:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 537
Posted By camaro42

Re: Price estimates

The prices seem close to what i've seen listed in my area. the only thing i'm not sure on is the center console... I'm not sure how rare they are but 150 seems like it might be a little high. I'd do...
Forum: Body
05-02-2010, 02:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 494
Posted By camaro42

Re: Color rarity; decodeing data

according to the "camaro white book" that i have, drk green gray metallic is code 18 and 2,659 were produced. other standard green color was Polo Green II code 45. 5,365 were produced. 183...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-02-2010, 02:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,488
Posted By camaro42

Re: grand sport stripes

I like it. good color combo
Forum: History / Originality
07-07-2009, 12:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 425
Posted By camaro42

Re: Need advice on building my car up.

Sounds like a good plan. If it's your daily driver, then you definitely want to make sure it drives well. Plus, when it's a good driver, it motivates you more to put the money into the cosmetics. ...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-20-2009, 08:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 656
Posted By camaro42

Re: STARTING ON PAINT JOB!!

Lookin' forward to those pics. sounds like it's going to be nice.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-13-2009, 08:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,453
Posted By camaro42

Re: You WiLL NOT Be Able to ID This Thirdgen!

front end = studebaker? wow
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-30-2009, 03:28 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,900
Posted By camaro42

Re: Before and After....lets see pics!

Well, arlight then. thank you Sun for the optical illusion. I like the look.
Forum: Body
05-26-2009, 01:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 707
Posted By camaro42

Re: Paint idea, your thoughts?

Yeah, Nate... looks like a toss-up. I like all of them, as they are only slightly different. I don't really want to paint the gfx black. It almost makes them disappear. What are your thoughts on...
Forum: Body
05-25-2009, 07:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 707
Posted By camaro42

Re: Paint idea, your thoughts?

Thanks, guys. I'm still not sure which one i'll go with yet. I'm just thankful that none of them got blasted as being ridiculous. I was definitely going for something similar to a Yenko stripe but...
Forum: Body
05-25-2009, 10:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 707
Posted By camaro42

Paint idea, your thoughts?

Hey guys, I want to keep my car yellow but use some stripes to break it up a bit. what do you think of these ideas?
Forum: Interior
05-25-2009, 10:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 411
Posted By camaro42

Re: Need help picking

yeah, i'm 6'2" and have no problems getting in or out and am completely comfortable while driving.
Forum: Body
05-24-2009, 02:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,126
Posted By camaro42

Re: what color stripes

If you want a more modified look,charcoal gray that looks like smoke would be nice. If a flat color is what you want white or red are can't miss options
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-24-2009, 02:15 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,900
Posted By camaro42

Re: Before and After....lets see pics!

Hey Ronusmcmma, Nice car. Where did you get the chrome rear-trim, or did you paint it? I was considering it for my car and definitely like the look after seeing yours.
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