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Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-22-2016, 06:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,839
Posted By Racer350

Re: Did anyone polished iroc wheels inside the spokes?

I brought them to a local powder coating company and they sanded everything down. Then they polished the entire rim and put a clear powder coat on them. It makes them very easy to clean with just...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-08-2016, 05:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,839
Posted By Racer350

Re: Did anyone polished iroc wheels inside the spokes?

Fully Polished 88 IROC Wheel
Forum: Car Audio
03-21-2014, 03:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,232
Posted By Racer350

Re: Home Made Double Din

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Simpson-Strong-Tie-A23Z-Z-MAX-Galvanized-18-Gauge-Angle-A23Z/100375310?N=5yc1vZaqxb

Cut, modified and drilled to fit stock radio mounting holes in console
Forum: Car Audio
12-13-2013, 09:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,232
Posted By Racer350

Re: Home Made Double Din

I used a scroll saw. But I have seen other guys using a body saw when modifying plastic dashes.
Forum: Car Audio
12-10-2013, 07:57 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,232
Posted By Racer350

Re: Home Made Double Din

As far as filling in gaps and smoothing things out, I tried Bondo and some other fillers with no luck and wound up using this.
Forum: Car Audio
12-10-2013, 07:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,232
Posted By Racer350

Re: Home Made Double Din

Here is a picture of the Double DIN face plate on top of the factory plate. Just to get an idea of the size difference
Forum: Car Audio
12-10-2013, 07:38 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,232
Posted By Racer350

Re: Home Made Double Din

Here is basically what I did to build this:
1. I purchased this double DIN trim ring From Crutchfield.
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_0202DBKT/Clarion-2DBKT-Mounting-Kit.html
It came with the Sleeve...
Forum: Car Audio
12-10-2013, 06:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,232
Posted By Racer350

Re: Home Made Double Din

Yes, if you just move the heater controls and don't raise the the hole in the plate you would see a gap where the plate doesn't cover the bottom of the HVAC, and you will cover the text at the top of...
Forum: Car Audio
12-07-2013, 10:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,232
Posted By Racer350

Re: Home Made Double Din

I originally purchased one from DD and was not impressed at all with the fit or finish. That is what made me build this. I thought about building them, but this was the first time I ever did...
Forum: Car Audio
12-07-2013, 10:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,232
Posted By Racer350

Re: Home Made Double Din

The duct work had to be removed to get enough depth to mount the last radio flush with the face plate. It would also have to be done with this radio. Also the floor console ducts had to be trimmed....
Forum: Car Audio
12-07-2013, 10:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,232
Posted By Racer350

Re: Home Made Double Din

The heat duct from the bottom of the dash needed to be removed (only 2 Screws) and the ducting on the inside of the floor console needed to be trimmed.
Forum: Car Audio
12-06-2013, 04:44 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,232
Posted By Racer350

Re: Home Made Double Din

The ac controls had to be moved up approx. 3/8" to make room for the radio. The heater vents in the console had already been modified from a previous radio install, so i cant say if they would cause...
Forum: Car Audio
12-06-2013, 02:38 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,232
Posted By Racer350

Re: Home Made Double Din

Thanks guys. This picture is after texture was applied, before paint.
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
12-06-2013, 12:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 713
Posted By Racer350

Action Powdercoating

These guys did an awesome job on my 88 Camaro rims. They polished them and gave them a clear powder coat.
http://www.actionpowdercoat.com/
Forum: Car Audio
12-06-2013, 11:56 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,232
Posted By Racer350

Home Made Double Din

The texture is Duplicolor Truck Bed Coating and the paint is SEM Color Coat Landau Black
Forum: Interior
12-06-2013, 11:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,083
Posted By Racer350

Re: arm rest repair

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/interior/572990-adhesive-armrest-repair.html
Forum: Car Audio
10-05-2011, 06:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 711
Posted By Racer350

Re: Back seat replacement?

Nitrous Bottle
Forum: Interior
05-25-2010, 07:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 24,829
Posted By Racer350

Re: Adhesive for armrest repair?

I used this stuff, not cheap but its been holding up for at least 5 years now
http://www.coolchem.com/
Forum: Engine Swap
01-12-2010, 06:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,958
Posted By Racer350

Re: Where can I get an '88 IROC stock crate motor?

You would be better off with this motor
http://www.jegs.com/i/GM+Performance/809/12499529/10002/-1
see this post for more info:...
Forum: Engine Swap
01-12-2010, 06:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,958
Posted By Racer350

Re: Where can I get an '88 IROC stock crate motor?

More Info on the motor you are looking at: I got this info from Jegs web site.
only 200HP, you probably will not be too happy with this motor
...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-30-2009, 11:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,893
Posted By Racer350

Re: BLACK IROC-Z WITH RED DECALS! LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!

Hows this picture, I know its not an 87 but should give you an idea
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-21-2009, 10:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 897
Posted By Racer350

Re: Looking for this window sticker!!!!

How about this one
http://www.rjwmotorsports.com/store.php?crn=97&rn=1634&action=show_detail
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-17-2009, 06:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 651
Posted By Racer350

Re: A/C Delete

You dont have to change any wires, see the second post of this thread
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/electronics/218856-need-help-wiring-c.html
Forum: Interior
01-29-2008, 09:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 960
Posted By Racer350

Re: Dash Replacement

the screws are directly underneath the dash pad itself, all along the outside perimeter of the pad. not just by the gauges
Forum: Interior
01-21-2008, 06:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 677
Posted By Racer350

Re: Third gen seats latch?

No they do not lock
Forum: Interior
09-06-2006, 03:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,355
Posted By Racer350

You could always try to restore your original...

You could always try to restore your original armrests there is a tech article:
https://www.thirdgen.org/armrest
Forum: Body
04-02-2006, 09:27 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,271
Posted By Racer350

I read that you found what you needed. Here they...

I read that you found what you needed. Here they are in case anyone else needs them.

Eastwood Company: Auto Tools, Body Repair, Classic Car Restoration, House of Kolor Paint, Powder Coating...
Forum: Body
03-24-2006, 09:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,271
Posted By Racer350

This may not be exactly what you are looking for,...

This may not be exactly what you are looking for, but it might work:

http://www.phantomss.com/smoothlock/
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-23-2006, 08:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,180
Posted By Racer350

How about These ...

How about These

http://www.introwheels.com/pages/w_xlr/nitro.shtml
Forum: Exhaust
01-31-2006, 06:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 726
Posted By Racer350

Those clamps are very good, Ive used them before....

Those clamps are very good, Ive used them before. Just remember to use anti sieze compound on the bolts or you will be cutting them off to take the exhaust back apart.
Forum: Cooling
01-31-2006, 06:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 515
Posted By Racer350

https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/showthread.php?s=...

https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/showthread.php?s=&threadid=218856
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-31-2006, 05:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,037
Posted By Racer350

These are kinda close ...

These are kinda close
http://www.uswheel.com/bonspeed/images/wheels/intense5_30.jpg
Forum: Body
04-30-2005, 11:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 847
Posted By Racer350

http://www.1aauto.com/1A/Interior/Chevrolet/Camaro...

http://www.1aauto.com/1A/Interior/Chevrolet/Camaro/1AISV00100/130066
Forum: Body
03-07-2005, 05:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 377
Posted By Racer350

Hinge Repair Kit: ...

Hinge Repair Kit:
http://www.top-downsolutions.com/product_info.php?cPath=21&products_id=38
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-07-2005, 04:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,027
Posted By Racer350

Thats the Starky & Hutch Camaro J/K

Thats the Starky & Hutch Camaro


J/K
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-23-2005, 07:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 460
Posted By Racer350

Tranny mount could be broken, they have a bad...

Tranny mount could be broken, they have a bad habit of doing that in our cars. Energy suspension sells a good one that should'nt break if thats whats wrong in your case.
Forum: TPI
02-23-2005, 07:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 711
Posted By Racer350

I found a couple more that might help ...

I found a couple more that might help

https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/showthread.php?s=&threadid=238663&highlight=%22fuel+pressure+gauge%22

...
Forum: TPI
02-23-2005, 07:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 711
Posted By Racer350

https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/showthread.php?s=...

https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/showthread.php?s=&threadid=263730&highlight=%22fuel+pressure+gauge%22
Forum: Cooling
02-19-2005, 07:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 591
Posted By Racer350

https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/showthread.php?s=...

https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/showthread.php?s=&threadid=218856
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
01-21-2005, 05:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 593
Posted By Racer350

Check This Thread out: ...

Check This Thread out:
https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/showthread.php?s=&threadid=270396&highlight=backspacing
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
01-12-2005, 06:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 467
Posted By Racer350

I ordered this from Hawks ...

I ordered this from Hawks
http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/inc/pdetail?v=1&pid=3115
it installed very easily and fits just like the original
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
12-19-2004, 08:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,735
Posted By Racer350

http://www.julianos.com/in-car_antenna.html ...

http://www.julianos.com/in-car_antenna.html
http://www.custom-autosound.com/prodList.php?FamID=13

Try These Places, I cant tell you how well they work though

Heres a thread I found for you:...
Forum: Electronics
12-07-2004, 08:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 555
Posted By Racer350

Could be a number of things are you using the...

Could be a number of things
are you using the correct cage (Fan Blades) if you are using the AC fan blades in the non ac box, the blades are too long and could be hitting the firewall.

do you...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-06-2004, 08:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,050
Posted By Racer350

17x9 with 5" of backspacing and I will order 4...

17x9 with 5" of backspacing and I will order 4 right now
Forum: Car Audio
11-05-2004, 04:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 819
Posted By Racer350

What was The part # on that antenna from...

What was The part # on that antenna from gmpartsdirect
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-01-2004, 08:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,076
Posted By Racer350

any new news on this

any new news on this
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-12-2004, 07:33 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 14,675
Posted By Racer350

I would buy a set right now if they were 17x9 and...

I would buy a set right now if they were 17x9 and either polished or painted stock
Forum: Body
09-06-2004, 03:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 651
Posted By Racer350

Look here: ...

Look here:

http://www.roddoors.com/photogallery94.html
http://www.roddoors.com
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
09-02-2004, 06:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,571
Posted By Racer350

Re: Re: Newest product, not out yet for 3rd gens

I second that
Forum: Body
08-30-2004, 08:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 595
Posted By Racer350

why dont you get another power window switch and...

why dont you get another power window switch and use that, it doesnt get any more factory looking than that.
Or try this place http://www.remingtoncoachcraft.com/index.html
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