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Forum: Members Firebirds
02-17-2024, 11:01 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 9,770
Posted By Bow_Tied

Re: '90 Maui 350 build.

The only day a classic car is "done" is the day you sell it. Hard to get motivated when so many competing things for one's time.
Forum: History / Originality
06-23-2023, 05:47 PM
Replies: 303
Views: 10,122
Posted By Bow_Tied

Re: Look what followed me home. ‘87 Formula

I have had that happen with other cars or trailers and often meant a bad ground and the circuit for the brakes ends up grounding through the other circuit turning on the light. I'd look for bad...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
03-19-2023, 11:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,981
Posted By Bow_Tied

Re: What would you guys do if...

What I would do:
Swap the rear ends, new bushings etc. while at it..
Put the brown car on a diet. Race it like you stole it.
Sell the 305.
Buy a 4th gen LT1 (to save cash vs LS) and put the 5...
Forum: History / Originality
03-15-2023, 07:42 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,113
Posted By Bow_Tied

Re: Spoke to Bruce from Hawk's today....

Do you have a list of "Chazman Approved" resto parts? :)
Forum: Electronics
01-16-2023, 04:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 372
Posted By Bow_Tied

Re: Hatch key releases, but switch just cycles hatch motor

Happy to help. Full disclosure, those are notes from other TGO members that I downloaded and saved and so can take no credit. :)
Forum: Electronics
01-15-2023, 05:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 372
Posted By Bow_Tied

Re: Hatch key releases, but switch just cycles hatch motor

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/1099x812/hatch_pull_down_schematic_f1ce9f2f106ab25b690babd734234db61e14fca7.jpg...
Forum: Electronics
01-15-2023, 05:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 372
Posted By Bow_Tied

Re: Hatch key releases, but switch just cycles hatch motor

I am sure I have seen a schematic on here at one time. The positioning of the switches is pretty important. Give Lon a call at Top Down Solutions, they have all the parts you need, Lon is very...
Forum: Canadian Region
08-06-2022, 08:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 654
Posted By Bow_Tied

Re: Newbie 87 Iroc

Welcome; where are you from?
Forum: History / Originality
07-14-2022, 09:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 946
Posted By Bow_Tied

Re: Help IDing a pair of T-tops

The ones I posted which I believe are 84/85 fit in my 87 but the weather stripping does not line properly. Maybe could be made to fit? Not sure.
Forum: History / Originality
07-08-2022, 09:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 946
Posted By Bow_Tied

Re: Help IDing a pair of T-tops

I did a preliminary thread search before posting initially. All I found was that there are hundreds of posts with "Ttops" or "T-tops" in the subject line and who knows how many threads might be just...
Forum: History / Originality
07-08-2022, 07:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 946
Posted By Bow_Tied

Re: Help IDing a pair of T-tops

Thanks for the reply. Would the aftermarket T-tops from cars n concepts have RPO CC1 on the SPID?
Forum: History / Originality
07-08-2022, 06:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 946
Posted By Bow_Tied

Re: Help IDing a pair of T-tops

Thanks for the reply. So 84+ makes sense based on the bag date, agreed, shoulda thought of that.

Are these a different option code than my CC1 '87 or did they just change shape by that year?...
Forum: History / Originality
07-07-2022, 12:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 946
Posted By Bow_Tied

Help IDing a pair of T-tops

Hey, I have this pair of t-tops I got when I obtained a batch of parts. The guy I got them from didn't know much about them so I am hoping you experts can help ID them. They are not in great shape...
Forum: Canadian Region
06-25-2022, 11:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,266
Posted By Bow_Tied

Re: Seatbelt recall on Canada?

Venom, where are you located please?
Forum: Cooling
05-03-2022, 05:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 903
Posted By Bow_Tied

Re: Once the fan turns on, it never turns off

Sorry to hear of your trouble. Question for you, and I don't mean to sound rude, but which way did you install the thermostat? I have heard of putting it in upside down causing similar issues.
...
Forum: TPI
05-03-2022, 04:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,563
Posted By Bow_Tied

Re: Car stalls out at 1/4 tank

There is a "ufo" looking device under the car that is a vent.
Forum: Interior
05-03-2022, 04:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 513
Posted By Bow_Tied

Re: Electric Rear hatch release for an - 82

That might be an '86 up option. Does yours have it now?
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-14-2021, 09:08 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 10,529
Posted By Bow_Tied

Re: What made you buy your 3rd gen?

I was 16 in 1987 and a new Iroc might as well have been a million dollars as I had no money. I bought a 1971 Chevelle for $375 instead. A few years later my cousin had a red '82 Z28 which one of my...
Forum: Canadian Region
01-03-2021, 08:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,056
Posted By Bow_Tied

Re: A Camaro owner again.

I've never heard of an undercoating place that first cleans the bottom of the car for you, I would get clarification on that and what exactly that means. I think an undercoating like Krown would be...
Forum: Canadian Region
12-29-2020, 09:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,056
Posted By Bow_Tied

Re: A Camaro owner again.

Welcome to TGO. Looks like a nice ride, LG4 305 engine I think. These cards ride a little stiff but sometimes the age adds squeaks and rattles that make it seem worse than it might be. I agree,...
Forum: Car Audio
09-10-2020, 06:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,648
Posted By Bow_Tied

Re: Latest Project: Adding Bluetooth to my Radio

Nice work Thainglo.
Forum: Cooling
09-10-2020, 06:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,513
Posted By Bow_Tied

Re: Car Running at 200-220 On the Highway.

My stock 87 5.7 runs ~170 according to the stock gauge, only in town/very slow driving does it go to 220 then the secondary fans kicks on. I don't think 200-220 is 'damage level' hot but seems...
Forum: Canadian Region
04-29-2020, 03:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 455
Posted By Bow_Tied

Re: wanted camaro T Top

There are some for sale on kijiji. Also check out Southern Ontario Iroc Owners group on facebook.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-22-2020, 08:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 319
Posted By Bow_Tied

Re: Installed new stereo system and now car wont start

Check battery voltage, if bad boost or replace. If good unplug stereo. If it starts the stereo wiring is jacked. If no start, you may have triggered something in the anti-theft system. Try...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
03-20-2020, 12:43 PM
Replies: 384
Views: 62,441
Posted By Bow_Tied

Re: 1987 Camaro "Pro-Touring" Budget Build

Kudos for the effort in documenting all the mods. That is what makes this forum great!
:cool:
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
03-20-2020, 12:40 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,714
Posted By Bow_Tied

Re: 1992 Camaro RS - Streetable Race Car Build

oops accidental post
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-23-2019, 05:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,189
Posted By Bow_Tied

Re: COTM changes for 2020 season

WOW!!!!! Folks, I think we need to change this. I hereby proclaim 2020 as the year of '83 love!! :thumbsup:
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-22-2019, 09:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,189
Posted By Bow_Tied

Re: COTM changes for 2020 season

Interesting stats! Zero '83's won in the last 3 years? Wow.

I like the random select idea. If randomly selected I presume they are out for future random selects?
New rules sound great.
Forum: History / Originality
12-14-2019, 03:57 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,269
Posted By Bow_Tied

Re: 4 post lifts for restoration/ storage?

I have to echo this. I have 10'5" ceiling. Luckily my Chevelle is lowered an inch. I don't have as fancy a garage as y'all, but here is my set up with winter hibernation covers in place. I can only...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-02-2019, 09:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,426
Posted By Bow_Tied

Re: November 2019 COTM **Winner**

Well deserved.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-14-2019, 10:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,223
Posted By Bow_Tied

Re: L98 Rebuild Pics

Looking good!
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-06-2019, 11:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,065
Posted By Bow_Tied

Re: Last Ride of summer

Well Arnold, :lol: you must live south of me. For me, it's really cold when it's -20C (-4F) or lower because that's block heater territory. My wife might say -10 (14) though, she doesn't like the...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-05-2019, 08:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,065
Posted By Bow_Tied

Re: Last Ride of summer

Looking great! And Hi! from Ontario.
I was out for a 450km (280mile) rip today but won't be many more days before it's cold here too. It was 4C (39F) last night, That's not cold but headed in...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-05-2019, 07:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,055
Posted By Bow_Tied

Re: Stopped by a Lamborghini Huracan

That's awesome. You should have said, "let's switch rides for the day." :D

My story: This summer I finally relented and let my wife drive the Iroc to her work. It was a beautiful, sunny...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-25-2019, 06:49 PM
Replies: 1,371
Views: 122,295
Posted By Bow_Tied

Re: Post 1 Pic Actually At A Car Show Event

Congrats Dagwood, very nice!
Forum: Members Camaros
08-19-2019, 10:17 AM
Replies: 228
Views: 14,508
Posted By Bow_Tied

Re: New addition - 89’ Iroc 350

Congrats on the sale. Hope the GTA comes thru for you!
Forum: Electronics
08-16-2019, 09:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,144
Posted By Bow_Tied

Re: why does radio point down on fuse block?

Ah, thanks for the clarification. 👍🏻
Forum: Electronics
08-15-2019, 10:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,144
Posted By Bow_Tied

Re: why does radio point down on fuse block?

Ok, so the only reason it's called radio is that is the fuse that powers that terminal. Thanks for that.
Forum: Electronics
08-15-2019, 10:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,144
Posted By Bow_Tied

Re: why does radio point down on fuse block?

So, that terminal only has power when the radio is is powered up? Or anytime the ignition is on?
Forum: Canadian Region
08-13-2019, 12:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,229
Posted By Bow_Tied

Re: Brand new member - back in the 3rd Gen life

You are quite welcome. Are you in Ontario?
Forum: Canadian Region
08-11-2019, 10:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,229
Posted By Bow_Tied

Re: Brand new member - back in the 3rd Gen life

Welcome from London, ON!
Looks like a nicely equipped Canadian ride!


AC3 WINDOW "SLIDING FRT DR, LH" Window EDIT: I think this should be "AC3 6 way power seat"
AJ3 RESTRAINT SYSTEM "SEAT,...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
08-05-2019, 07:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,197
Posted By Bow_Tied

Re: Smoked turn signal and side marker lights

Sub'd.

Ya, I am curious to see how they appear with bulb/lit.
Forum: Cooling
08-03-2019, 06:47 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 27,305
Posted By Bow_Tied

Re: R22 to r134 conversion. here goes, all factory

Awesome!!
Forum: History / Originality
07-23-2019, 12:07 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,705
Posted By Bow_Tied

Re: Just got an '87 33k miles

Good feedback, thanks. Is “re” the model?
Forum: Cooling
07-22-2019, 10:07 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 27,305
Posted By Bow_Tied

Re: R22 to r134 conversion. here goes, all factory

Congrats! Great pics. Hope it continues to work for you.
Forum: History / Originality
07-22-2019, 07:58 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,705
Posted By Bow_Tied

Re: Just got an '87 33k miles

Oh! Didn't even know about that, thanks for the reply. How does one tell if they have multecs? I guess I need to some research....
Forum: History / Originality
07-22-2019, 04:51 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,705
Posted By Bow_Tied

Re: Just got an '87 33k miles

Little update to my ride, installed a new coolant overflow bottle (https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/aftermarket-product-review/762803-coolant-overflow-bottle-hawks.html) and a new windshield washer...
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