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Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
12-27-2014, 10:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,803
Posted By Ratchet

Re: In North Bay and Ottawa area(Looking to learn)

I drop in every month or so
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
12-27-2014, 10:39 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,013
Posted By Ratchet

Re: Old School Posters Roll Call!

I drop in every month or so
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
07-11-2012, 08:54 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 58,169
Posted By Ratchet

Re: My other car, the Nascar 69 Chevelle

Very cool car. i raced a few or those at South buxton and Ridgetown. Sure brings back memories.

You said you were going to try and make it street legal. Let me know how that works out. We had...
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
07-11-2012, 08:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,571
Posted By Ratchet

Re: Any Third Gen's in London Ont.

Still in London. Project ZZD was a father son project The Son and the Camaro moved to Toronto a while ago. But I still get visitation rights during the...
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
07-11-2012, 08:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 999
Posted By Ratchet

Re: Anyone ever here that Johnny IROC go Married Song?

Doing really well J is getting married on Saturday. Going to be a cool event. They are having the ceremony at Steve Plunkets in the Auto Salon surounded by litteraly 7 or 8 million dollars worth of...
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
07-02-2012, 03:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 999
Posted By Ratchet

Anyone ever here that Johnny IROC go Married Song?

Trying to find a song and I thought it was called Johnny IROC or Johnny IROC got married.

Thanks
Ratchet
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
08-14-2008, 08:48 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 479
Posted By Ratchet

MCBH???????? What does it mean

I am looking for a car for my wife .... Daily driver... One of the advertizements I found says it is from and MCBH dealer.

What the heck is an MCBH dealer??

Ric
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
06-17-2008, 08:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 767
Posted By Ratchet

Re: camaro show june 13-15 2008

Here is a link to the photos I took.
http://s302.photobucket.com/albums/nn99/RatchetA/2008%20Ontario%20Camaro%20Nationals/?albumview=grid
Forum: Members Camaros
10-13-2007, 10:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,357
Posted By Ratchet

Re: Project ZZD pics

The Spoiler is a custom Piece that Johny made. Home built out of foam fiberglass and an original spoiler
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
01-30-2007, 07:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,105
Posted By Ratchet

Most Decent collection!!!! and yeah come on...

Most Decent collection!!!! and yeah come on spring I hate winter.....Lets hear it for glogal warming. I am glad that our government stayed away from kioto stuff Imagine winter in southern ontario...
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
11-25-2006, 06:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 613
Posted By Ratchet

Darblend has one

Darblend has one
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
10-14-2006, 07:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 979
Posted By Ratchet

:) I llike the look of that alot. Do...

:)


I llike the look of that alot. Do you have the leather 4th gen seats also?

I ve seen some other installs that looked like a swap but that looks primo man great work.

Ric
Forum: Body
10-04-2006, 06:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,452
Posted By Ratchet

The Paint is Sunset Red over Pure Gold PPG. The...

The Paint is Sunset Red over Pure Gold PPG. The Mid coat is pretty thin and it takes about 6 coats to get the red colour. If you stop at 4 coats it ends up to be more of a copper/red colour.

Ric
Forum: Body
07-18-2006, 03:17 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 12,936
Posted By Ratchet

Ok I don't think I will ever get the ambition to...

Ok I don't think I will ever get the ambition to mass produce these things. New job...... a little engine trouble with project ZZD ....... etc. etc.

Anyway I sent the Cad Data for the brackets...
Forum: Electronics
06-27-2006, 11:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 456
Posted By Ratchet

If it is bouncing all over it could be a couple...

If it is bouncing all over it could be a couple of things but this is what I would check in the following order.

1. put the timing light on number one spark plug check timing if it is fluctuating...
Forum: Electronics
06-27-2006, 11:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 756
Posted By Ratchet

I was going to type out a big reply but Doc Vette...

I was going to type out a big reply but Doc Vette from Hotrodders is the pro and he already typed it all out so here is a cut and paste that should help you out.


To test for battery drain..
...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-19-2006, 02:00 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,339
Posted By Ratchet

Here is are a couple of pics I took of it at...

Here is are a couple of pics I took of it at Plunketts 2006 Car show

http://hotrodders.com/gallery/data/500/Plukett_2006_show.jpg
...
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
06-19-2006, 12:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,763
Posted By Ratchet

Hey What the asklfj;j Nice job how did you...

Hey What the asklfj;j

Nice job how did you chop the spoiler and make the extensions?


Ric
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
06-19-2006, 11:00 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 958
Posted By Ratchet

This could not have happened at a worse time. We...

This could not have happened at a worse time. We finally finish the project car after 3 years of work and idoits are street racing and crashing vets and killing people and *&^($$(%_+&|+& fast and...
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
06-17-2006, 07:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,763
Posted By Ratchet

It is not invitation only but the entrance rules...

It is not invitation only but the entrance rules are 1985 or older unless approved by Steve Plunkett. We actually had to meet with Steve the thursday before the show and let him decide if we could...
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
06-14-2006, 07:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 641
Posted By Ratchet

Yeah Baby Way to go no more testing. ...

Yeah Baby

Way to go no more testing.

We also had ZZD E tested and passed as a regular car not hotrod status. PM JohnyIroc if you want to know how to get a car with a 294 duration camshaft...
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
06-14-2006, 07:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 876
Posted By Ratchet

Congrats man Any picks of the event? Ric

Congrats man

Any picks of the event?

Ric
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
06-11-2006, 08:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,763
Posted By Ratchet

Yes the show is put on by that rich guy(Steve...

Yes the show is put on by that rich guy(Steve Plunkett) who is actually a very nice guy who takes time out for you and talks to anyone and everyone very personable. As for corvettes there were at...
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
06-11-2006, 04:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,763
Posted By Ratchet

Steve Plunkett's Fleetwood Country cruzein 2006

Here are some pics from the other car show that was going on at the same time as the Camaro Nationals

http://hotrodders.com/gallery/data/500/medium/Plunkett_2006_054.jpg
...
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
06-05-2006, 12:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 532
Posted By Ratchet

Rumor has it

Rumor has it that ZZD and JohnyIroc were seen at the Canadian Tire Cruise night on Sunday.:driving:
Forum: Fabrication
06-01-2006, 09:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 765
Posted By Ratchet

Here are the dimensions I used to build mine. ...

Here are the dimensions I used to build mine.

and here is a link to the finished product
...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-25-2006, 02:54 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,645
Posted By Ratchet

It depends what angle your lower control arms end...

It depends what angle your lower control arms end up at when you put the new springs in. If they are pointing up towards the back of the car you might want to install relocation brackets to bring...
Forum: Engine Swap
05-02-2006, 01:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 751
Posted By Ratchet

The combination looks good to me except the CAM. ...

The combination looks good to me except the CAM. The advantage of going to a roller cam is that the valve is opened longer at a higher lift than can be achieved with a non roller. That being said...
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
05-01-2006, 07:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 473
Posted By Ratchet

Welcome to the board. Looks like this year is...

Welcome to the board. Looks like this year is shaping up to be a good one. Lots of old members back lots of new members. We definately need to arrange some events for this summer.

Ric
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
04-23-2006, 06:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 416
Posted By Ratchet

Welcome Nice work on the Monte Ric

Welcome Nice work on the Monte

Ric
Forum: Fabrication
04-19-2006, 07:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,592
Posted By Ratchet

Try these on for size ...

Try these on for size
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/suspension-chassis/189705-15-subframe-connectors.html?highlight=subframe

Ric
Forum: Carburetors
04-18-2006, 01:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 637
Posted By Ratchet

It really is quite easy. You can virtually...

It really is quite easy.

You can virtually eliminate all of the wires coming from the passenger side of the car into the engine compartment except the light green and dark blue one that goes to...
Forum: Electronics
04-07-2006, 02:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 744
Posted By Ratchet

No pics handy but maybee this will help. If...

No pics handy but maybee this will help.

If you are going from AC to Non AC heater box and blower fan do the following:

There are 4 wires that come out of the firewall: yellow, Tan, Lt Blue,...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-07-2006, 07:25 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 829
Posted By Ratchet

:gocrazy: Please find a race track for your...

:gocrazy: Please find a race track for your rematch. You would think that being cut off a couple times on a winding road with spectators at the finish line would be enough to scare you into not...
Forum: Body
04-06-2006, 03:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 738
Posted By Ratchet

AN HVLP (High Volume Low Pressure) Gun (AKA...

AN HVLP (High Volume Low Pressure) Gun (AKA gravity feed) will work for primer base coat mid coat and clear coat. The catch is that you need a compressor about twice the size of one you would use...
Forum: Electronics
04-06-2006, 07:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 744
Posted By Ratchet

That is just too cool. I have been trying to...

That is just too cool. I have been trying to find where those wires join into the wire harness for a couple of days now. I did the V6multiport to V8 carb and I cut all of the wires comming out of...
Forum: Electronics
04-05-2006, 03:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 688
Posted By Ratchet

As far as I understand there is a blue wire that...

As far as I understand there is a blue wire that comes from the fuse panel and supplys power to one side of the switch. The switch is normally open until you put it in revers then the switch closes...
Forum: Electronics
04-05-2006, 02:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 747
Posted By Ratchet

3 wire alternators are wired as follows. the...

3 wire alternators are wired as follows.

the stud on the back of the alternator has a large wire from the positve side of the battery attached to it. This connection usually comes from the...
Forum: Electronics
04-05-2006, 01:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 688
Posted By Ratchet

Thanks I checked the wires that come out of...

Thanks

I checked the wires that come out of the firewall on the drivers side. And all of them are used. I cut off the entire computer harness that comes from the passenger side door pillar so I...
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
04-05-2006, 08:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 789
Posted By Ratchet

I like the look of the camaro better. The...

I like the look of the camaro better. The squared off front end appeals more to my eye. The birds with the squared off front end are the best looking birds in my opinion.

I was in the salvage...
Forum: Electronics
04-05-2006, 08:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 688
Posted By Ratchet

Someone help. If you have a five speed please...

Someone help. If you have a five speed please take a look and see where the wires go. I got a connector from the junk yard need to know where the wires go now.

Thanks
Ric
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-05-2006, 08:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 498
Posted By Ratchet

Sounds to me like the needle and seat valve in...

Sounds to me like the needle and seat valve in the rear bowl is stuck open. Check the float to see if it is sticking. (just see if it moves up and down easily.) If it does next check the needle and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-05-2006, 07:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 668
Posted By Ratchet

A stock pan works fine. But as stated You have to...

A stock pan works fine. But as stated You have to massage it a bit. The area we had to massage is the big flat baffle that covers most of the bottom of the pan. To check it just put it on the...
Forum: Electronics
04-03-2006, 02:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 688
Posted By Ratchet

can't find back up light connector

Where does the two wire connector from the back up light switch on a 5 speed connect into the wiring harness. We are doing an engine swap and cannot find the connector. Need to trace the wires from...
Forum: Fabrication
03-31-2006, 08:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,306
Posted By Ratchet

My Sons first car had the same problem. We cut...

My Sons first car had the same problem. We cut out the rust then cut a piece of square tubing to fit. Cut out the back of the square tubing so it was more like a piece of channel iron then drilled...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-30-2006, 07:48 AM
Replies: 476
Views: 65,395
Posted By Ratchet

This is my favorite ...

This is my favorite

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=18407&d=1030410015
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
03-28-2006, 03:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,357
Posted By Ratchet

I buy all kinds of stuff from Canadian Tire. For...

I buy all kinds of stuff from Canadian Tire. For the most part the quality is good. They have good better best stuff just like everyone else you get what you pay for.

Ric
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-23-2006, 11:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 618
Posted By Ratchet

The Sway bars are matched to the weight of the...

The Sway bars are matched to the weight of the car and the coil spring rates. While you can make some improvements by changing the sway bars just swapping in a set from a v8 car would probably put...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-23-2006, 10:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 618
Posted By Ratchet

If you have a v6 leave it alone. putting the v8...

If you have a v6 leave it alone. putting the v8 springs and bar in it will really mess it up. The ride height will be radically higher. It will look like a 4X4 without the v8 to compress the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-23-2006, 10:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,134
Posted By Ratchet

I like the screw jacks. ultimate in...

I like the screw jacks. ultimate in adjustability.

Check out this link for installed pics.
http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/journal.php?action=view&journalid=25119&page=10&perpage=5&reverse=
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