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Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
01-11-2022, 02:30 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 14,657
Posted By drknow90rs_ss@y

Re: What do you need? I’ve parted over 40 cars...

I need a '91-'92 formula/GTA "notch" rear spoiler like the one in the ninth picture (Greyish formula on a trailer). Do you still have that? If so, shipping to AZ, 85361?
. Thank you!
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
10-10-2020, 06:23 PM
Replies: 384
Views: 62,633
Posted By drknow90rs_ss@y

Re: 1987 Camaro "Pro-Touring" Budget Build

Any updates? I too, am curious where it broke. I have a spohn tunnel mount torque arm on my '86 IROC. Hasn't let me down yet, but it's something I may have to watch, now that I know it's happened...
Forum: Members Camaros
09-05-2020, 05:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,420
Posted By drknow90rs_ss@y

Re: Ramjet 350 - efi connection- supercharged sitting for years

X2 on that. Really looking forward to seeing more pics of it!

Dr.K.
Forum: Car Audio
08-18-2020, 03:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,046
Posted By drknow90rs_ss@y

Re: Third gen door panel with speakers

It's not very hard to make fiberglass door panels. All you need are the supplies, a few good videos and a lot of time and patience. I learned how to make door panels around 1990 or so. The best...
Forum: Body
08-18-2020, 03:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 460
Posted By drknow90rs_ss@y

Re: ok... I need help with seeing if this car will still run??

I like mechanics a lot (I used to be one, after all.). A lot of guys my age (late 40's) and older, are pretty jaded towards the thirdgen f-bodies. These were the last "easy and cheap" cars to...
Forum: Members Firebirds
08-17-2020, 04:06 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 7,946
Posted By drknow90rs_ss@y

Re: New to me: 1984 Trans Am semi-survivor

I would like to know, as well. I have a GTA 3-spoke that needs recovering, and your pieces look like they were done perfectly.
That car looks great! Love the painted graphics!
DR.K.
Forum: Members Camaros
08-12-2020, 03:41 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,498
Posted By drknow90rs_ss@y

Re: Guess whos back? Back again, 89fast5oh is back so tell your friends.

I have the overhead console in my'86 IROC-Z. Totally useless, but cool looking. Replace both of the bulbs in it with LED's and get a LED flashlight conversion bulb for the flashlight.
Makes it...
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-10-2020, 05:59 PM
Replies: 342
Views: 28,276
Posted By drknow90rs_ss@y

Re: LY6 carnage

That looks great! Are those Trackspec vents? If so, what part number? Is that hand laid carbon fiber? You gotta show us how it's done. Really phenomenal! Wonder how those vents would look on a...
Forum: Body
08-09-2020, 04:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,103
Posted By drknow90rs_ss@y

Re: Keys stolen. Need to replace key lock cylinder to hatch

Exactly! In my circle of friends, I am the one who knows how to do the"odd" stuff. Picking locks, re-pinning locks, upholstery, electrical, woodworking, welding, auto body, etc. Broaden your mind....
Forum: Members Camaros
07-28-2020, 03:55 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,511
Posted By drknow90rs_ss@y

Re: My '91 Z28 "Barn Find" Restoration/Build Thread

What a bummer! That's the kind of luck I usually have with aluminum parts. Make sure you use a bunch of that dialectic paste (I forget what the stuff is called right now, but it's basically an...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
07-25-2020, 04:19 PM
Replies: 388
Views: 36,488
Posted By drknow90rs_ss@y

Re: Track and Street car build

I believe it. Back in the 90's I drove my race truck from bend, Oregon to Phoenix, AZ and got pulled over several times by CHP for so many different things. I didn't get any actual tickets, though....
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
07-24-2020, 04:45 PM
Replies: 388
Views: 36,488
Posted By drknow90rs_ss@y

Re: Track and Street car build

I've seen this pic (Of the T/A) before. Is that a kit, or is it completely custom? Very curious.
Love your Racecar! Aren't your windshield supports going to get you in trouble on the street? ...
Forum: Body
07-23-2020, 05:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 842
Posted By drknow90rs_ss@y

Re: Would you save it?

Right on! Glad to help, any way I can.
DR.K.
Forum: Members Camaros
07-23-2020, 04:51 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 11,066
Posted By drknow90rs_ss@y

Re: 1986 IROC

Great story! Can't wait for more!
DR.K.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
07-22-2020, 07:34 PM
Replies: 384
Views: 62,633
Posted By drknow90rs_ss@y

Re: 1987 Camaro "Pro-Touring" Budget Build

Wow! I really hope you make it through the autocross course. I'm pretty sure you will, as you appear to be very good at problem solving, and obviously have the drive to do it. For header gaskets,...
Forum: Body
07-22-2020, 06:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 842
Posted By drknow90rs_ss@y

Re: Would you save it?

I know it's a bit of a drive, but here in AZ, a wrecking yard near me has an '88 T/A that is totally rust free (AZ car, it's whole life) for something like 350-400 USD. No motor, trans, and most of...
Forum: Members Firebirds
07-22-2020, 05:52 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 2,833
Posted By drknow90rs_ss@y

Re: 1990 TA GTA 1 of 78

As for being able to check your brake lights by yourself; find something that you can wedge between your driver's seat and the brake pedal.
DR.K.
Forum: Members Firebirds
07-22-2020, 05:47 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 2,833
Posted By drknow90rs_ss@y

Re: 1990 TA GTA 1 of 78

If you look at the lower picture, you will notice a dark spot on the grey plastic next to each screw. I think you have mis-alignment of the contact pads.
DR.K.
Forum: Members Camaros
07-22-2020, 05:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,327
Posted By drknow90rs_ss@y

Re: New member/ 91 1LE

Very nice and clean looking. What width/offset are the wheels, and what size tires?
Do you have any pictures of the airbags/suspension?
DR.K.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-17-2020, 03:54 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,189
Posted By drknow90rs_ss@y

Re: August 2020 COTM **Voting Thread**

Having owned a few verts, but never a thirdgen vert, I have to agree. When summer comes (I live in AZ.). The top goes up, and stays up, unless I take a late night drive.
DR.K.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
07-15-2020, 06:38 PM
Replies: 384
Views: 62,633
Posted By drknow90rs_ss@y

Re: 1987 Camaro "Pro-Touring" Budget Build

[QUOTE=garage_engineer;6384563]Thanks for the quick comments and replies everyone, much appreciated.





For the timing, I bumped mine up to 13 last night and it seems to be a bit better. I...
Forum: LTX and LSX
07-15-2020, 06:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,700
Posted By drknow90rs_ss@y

Re: 1991 z28 5.3 swap build

Wow! Nice work! I will be following along. I am beginning to do my second LSX swap (Into a thirdgen, anyway). I overcomplicated my first swap, and paid the price, in having to chase down...
Forum: Members Firebirds
07-15-2020, 05:39 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,418
Posted By drknow90rs_ss@y

Re: Yet another RKeats project car

Hopefully you can keep it. I moved to where I am now so I could keep my cars, and to be close to Speedworld raceway (Now abandoned, unfortunately). I now live 20 minutes away from anything. People...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
07-14-2020, 05:29 PM
Replies: 384
Views: 62,633
Posted By drknow90rs_ss@y

Re: 1987 Camaro "Pro-Touring" Budget Build

I'm pretty sure you have your throttle linkage on the wrong Post. In pic #3, if you look just to the right, you will see an unused post. I think the one you are currently attached to, is for the...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
07-12-2020, 05:22 PM
Replies: 384
Views: 62,633
Posted By drknow90rs_ss@y

Re: 1987 Camaro "Pro-Touring" Budget Build

Man that car looks angry! Love the wheels and stance! The only thing that stands out as "bad" are your yellowed front parking/turn lamps. I would suggest a pair of the ultra-clear from depot, or...
Forum: Car Audio
07-12-2020, 05:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 762
Posted By drknow90rs_ss@y

Re: Pioneer AVH-3500 fitment

I've had a few of these motorized screen head units, but never in a thirdgen.. The screen is most likely going to hit your shifter if you have an automatic. With a manual transmission, you will...
Forum: Members Firebirds
07-12-2020, 04:38 PM
Replies: 707
Views: 90,743
Posted By drknow90rs_ss@y

Re: A Firebird GTA the way they should have bult it....

Lol, right? Makes the time go by faster. It's something like 116 degrees outside right now (Near Phoenix Arizona). I can't think of a better way to while away the time... Certainly not going...
Forum: Members Firebirds
07-12-2020, 04:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 751
Posted By drknow90rs_ss@y

Re: My New 85 T/A

That's how I looked at it. Plus, it's a GTA, which I've always wanted. I like their plain look, compared to the T/A's.
I am only a purist when it comes to the body of a thirdgen. I've seen...
Forum: Members Firebirds
07-12-2020, 03:51 PM
Replies: 707
Views: 90,743
Posted By drknow90rs_ss@y

Re: A Firebird GTA the way they should have bult it....

Ha,ha! I didn't mind it Too much, for a little while, either. "Strong beer" no joke. I'm a bit of a hefeweisen (SP?) Fan myself, when I can find them. "Paulaner Hefeweisen" is my absolute...
Forum: Members Firebirds
07-11-2020, 02:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 751
Posted By drknow90rs_ss@y

Re: My New 85 T/A

That's actually the way I'm going with my '89 GTA (Pro-touring). I had a car that was close ('90 RS), but wasn't quite right. I bought my GTA missing all the things I would remove: engine, trans,...
Forum: Body
07-10-2020, 04:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 589
Posted By drknow90rs_ss@y

Re: Input Needed - Scraped the rear guard on bricks and need repair tips

:yup:
Exactly. The hole-drilling technique is a "cave-it-and-pave-it' technique from the bad old days. If you properly prepare the surface, then a thin skim-coat is all you need.
DR.K.
Forum: Body
07-10-2020, 04:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,152
Posted By drknow90rs_ss@y

Re: T/A Dyno Damage... New shell time?

Wow! That driveshaft twisted apart like a cardboard tube! A driveshaft safety loop probably wouldn't have prevented the damage, this time, but your new one is so much stronger, that the u-joints...
Forum: Members Firebirds
07-10-2020, 03:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 751
Posted By drknow90rs_ss@y

Re: My New 85 T/A

The really important thing is that it's not rusting too badly. In the pictures, I only see the usual surface rust.
That said; What does your ultimate thirdgen look like, in your mind? What...
Forum: Body
07-09-2020, 02:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,152
Posted By drknow90rs_ss@y

Re: T/A Dyno Damage... New shell time?

Lol, it does get easier the second time around.
DR.K.
Forum: Interior
07-08-2020, 03:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,041
Posted By drknow90rs_ss@y

Re: Carpet and sound deadening

Honestly, it depends on your preference. Most of the jute padding on aftermarket carpet kits is quite a bit thinner than the factory pieces. Also, the placement and shape of the padding seems to be...
Forum: Body
07-08-2020, 02:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,152
Posted By drknow90rs_ss@y

Re: T/A Dyno Damage... New shell time?

Oh, man! You have to post that video, or a link to it, anyway. Those are great numbers, and a flat curve is pretty awesome! At least it's still driveable, despite the damage. Post up some...
Forum: Body
07-07-2020, 04:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,152
Posted By drknow90rs_ss@y

Re: T/A Dyno Damage... New shell time?

From the amount of damage done to your car, I think you might have the right idea with the roof swap. Overall, it sounds like a lot less work. I think it's the way I would go, in your situation. ...
Forum: Members Camaros
07-07-2020, 04:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 948
Posted By drknow90rs_ss@y

Re: Mecham Camaro projects 1986 #11 and #12

#11's motor and interior. I'm pretty sure I drove #12 back in '89 or '90 IN a parking lot SCCA course. Knew a guy, who knew a guy, when my car was down.
DR.K.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
07-06-2020, 04:42 PM
Replies: 475
Views: 16,704
Posted By drknow90rs_ss@y

Re: Kinda Bummed...lol

It's just terrible for drag racing when they close strips. I moved to Wittmann (Surprise,AZ) so I could be close to Speedworld raceway, and street-drive my then-drag '90 RS, without having to put...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
07-06-2020, 08:52 AM
Replies: 384
Views: 62,633
Posted By drknow90rs_ss@y

Re: 1987 Camaro "Pro-Touring" Budget Build

Really sweet project! I am just getting started on my '89 GTA pro-touring project. Your thread has been a very nice read, and VERY INFORMATIVE! Looking forward to more updates on your car!
DR.K.
Forum: Body
07-04-2020, 04:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 589
Posted By drknow90rs_ss@y

Re: Input Needed - Scraped the rear guard on bricks and need repair tips

It definitely looks like you will need some body filler for that. Anyone who has been driving for long enough, has backed into something. I am an excellent driver, and I've done it a few times, in...
Forum: Members Firebirds
07-04-2020, 04:01 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 16,073
Posted By drknow90rs_ss@y

Re: "DRIVEWAY FIND" 1989 Trans AM

That's awesome! Glad to see she's really doing good! Still looks beautiful! Those 305's are really hard to kill. They may not make a ton of power, but they are about as durable as an anvil. I...
Forum: Members Firebirds
07-04-2020, 03:39 PM
Replies: 707
Views: 90,743
Posted By drknow90rs_ss@y

Re: A Firebird GTA the way they should have bult it....

I know the feeling. When I shattered my hand, I was working for a drilling and blasting company, and our camp was part of a mining site up in the mountains. It was a few days after very heavy...
Forum: Members Firebirds
07-04-2020, 03:02 PM
Replies: 423
Views: 25,189
Posted By drknow90rs_ss@y

Re: Too long...

They look like a factory Chevy/GMC truck wheel...
DR.K.
Edit:. Maybe from a first-generation Oldsmobile bravada? Can't remember if they were 5 or 6-lug....
Forum: Body
07-03-2020, 04:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,892
Posted By drknow90rs_ss@y

Re: GTA Hood Vents

Wow, that's a great price! I would buy as many as I could, at that price!
DR.K.
Forum: Members Firebirds
07-03-2020, 04:17 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 16,073
Posted By drknow90rs_ss@y

Re: "DRIVEWAY FIND" 1989 Trans AM

It's been quite a while since you last updated us. How is she today? She is really beautiful. I love a black thirdgen, especially a T/A.
DR.K.
Forum: Members Firebirds
07-03-2020, 03:00 PM
Replies: 707
Views: 90,743
Posted By drknow90rs_ss@y

Re: A Firebird GTA the way they should have bult it....

:yup:. I can only stand to watch so much TV.. I shattered my hand, some years ago, and after the surgery, I about lost my mind, going stir crazy. I hope you heal fast, and get back to doing the...
Forum: Members Firebirds
07-02-2020, 03:47 PM
Replies: 707
Views: 90,743
Posted By drknow90rs_ss@y

Re: A Firebird GTA the way they should have bult it....

Any updates? Curious to see how your carpet is coming along.
DR.K.
Forum: Interior
07-02-2020, 03:04 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,669
Posted By drknow90rs_ss@y

Re: ACC carpet and jute padding question

Copyright infringement is exactly why the carpet does not fit properly.. it's an unfortunate outcome of GM, and others wanting tons of money to use their design, when there's so little...
Forum: Body
07-01-2020, 02:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 510
Posted By drknow90rs_ss@y

Re: Replacement firebird headlight trim rings?

NAPA might have them. IIRC, those are supposed to be"universal" for all cars using that style of headlight. You may have to go to the wrecking yard to get some more.
DR.K.
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