Groovy then! Thanks. I know what you mean Flyboy, I wanted to keep my stock look and function also. Bill I wont post any pics of the lawnmower until it gets new wheels and the K&N intake kit comes in for it! Thanks Guys!

I'm gonna have to assume no one liked the Camaro as I got no response. I hope I didn't break a forum rule by posting a pic of a NON Corvette. I tell the wife it's a simplified Corvette with 2 extra seats. Anyhow we put 1k miles on it in 2 and a half weeks. It's a fun car. The insurance comes back on the Corvette April 15. Thanks for looking.

That there is 5 years of blood, sweat and tears. Thanks again Mat.

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Ok, Here she is, the other woman in my life. My 89 IROC thread. As we used to say back in the 80's "It's got a 'Vette motor!"
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Matak, I turn 44 in 2 months I have no idea how to post a link but will have my 11 year old look into that. Anyhow, it's 5am, and yes I'm drunk. The re-install took about 3 hours. I had a factory screw snap off screwing into plastic, found out the cup holder lid had 2 broken tabs. Well after a short course in plastic welding, EVERTHING WORKS! Thank GOD, and you guys of course! The stereo is incredible! The climate control works like new! I spent a couple hours sipping Yuengling and listening to tunes in the garage, playing in the Corvette of course. If anyone wants to PM me about posting a link I would be happy to try, Luke has school tomarrow. If I was nit picking, The extra 2 bones, well... The shipping time sucked. It does work great. The only complaint I would have if I really was anal would be that the new lights in the deck are quite a bit brighter than the rest of the lights in the display. But I'm Ok with that. Dons work is good. Thanks again Brothers.

Just after I finished typing that, I called Don. He checked my order and said I should have it today. 10 minutes after I hung up I had UPS at the door and it is here. I have to work today so I will install and test run her tonight. On another note, I finished my almost 5 year resto on my L98 89 IROC and will be driving her to work for the first time tonite! If anyones interested it's documented on Thirdgen.org, same handle. I kept telling the Wife it was a four passenger Corvette that we could take on family vacations! Anyhow will post on the stereo rebuild after the install. Thanks again.

Still waiting for it...

Exactly Gentlemen, I talked to him on the phone for 10 mins. He never mentioned extra exspenses. I didn't ask either. When he called back he said something like "I thought you'd want it fixed". It is important to me to have it done right. I just feel bad about telling the wife it would only be so much. She's ok with it. She still loves the Corvette. Thanks again for the advice, no sarcasm.

Well... Maybe I didn't understand the Doc very well. He quoted me $180 to fix the CD, replace the lights and clean the cassette deck. When he called today to tell me it was done he charged me $380. When I asked he told me the CD something had to be replaced to make it work, and charged me an extra $200. I have the money, not a big deal but... I kinda wish he would have told me it could be more or called to authorize the extra exspense. I had to explain that to the wife, she was ok with it but dang. Made me feel dishonest. Anyhow it should be here for the weekend.

Hmmm, My contact at the shop stated he thought the metal ones were GM as he replaced the ones he gave me with ones that were gold plated... The ones on my car were chinsy plastic.

My first Z28 came with a factory 8-track! Anyhow, stripped and shipped, good time to give the climate control a really good cleaning. As always thanks too all!

Exactly what I was looking for! Thanks! I'm keeping the cassette though, My 1984 copy of Mike and the Mechanics still plays great. 24 to 48 hour turn around too. Nice! Thanks again.

Can anyone reccomend a place that can fix my stock radio/ cd / cassete player? The lights are mostly out and the CD player skips. I want to stay with the stock setup Thanks.

Hi, When I bought my 95 it had black plastic emblems on it, A friend at a body shop gave me an identical set in andonized metal. They looked so much better. The new emblems were in GM boxes. Does anyone know if 95's came with black plastic emblem stock? and if so what do the nice metal ones belong on? Thanks!

Our cars are bottom feeders as far as getting air to the rad goes. I'm always amazed at how well it picks up leaves and crap from the ground. You have to clean them out every year.

It didn't take that long using my buddy's lift. The spindle nuts were loose. Someone had already been in there. The washers were greased but the splines were dry and rusty. I cleaned it all up and greased it with Hi temp grease and added the new washers. When I got it home I backed it in and out of my garage (the only time I could hear the "clicking") and no clicks! I was meticulous with the torque settings. Now I just need to get her alignment checked and I'm rolling again. Thanks to all you guys for your input.

I went with SKF for the bearings and Moog for the ends. And yes, It was exspensive. I have Friday off and I know how I'm spending it. Thanks for the advice.

Are 1990 rear wheel bearings compatable with a 1995 car? Thanks!

600 hp? I hope you documented the build somewhere so we can drool over it!

Ray, You Sir are a model of speed and precision. Nicely done. And Thanks.

Would anyone have part numbers on those washers?

If I see that right, You got a 92 with a ZF for 2k? What a score!

Money spent on brakes is never wasted! Much cheaper and less dramatic than bodywork! I've been doing searches on rear wheel bearing and it seems that some teflon washers can be be replaced and the things tightened up???? What are SKF's anyhow? I don't have time for another search today as I have to go to work, In my truck. Damn.

Well. Finally got her on a lift, She needed inspected anyways. The puddle turned out to be coolant, One of the water pump bolts is leaking. That was a relief. I then told my buddy, who is an inspection mechanic to just inspect it. FAILED, Ouch. I now need 2 rear wheel bearings and 2 outer tie rod ends and that means an alignment too. Can anyone recommend a good wheel bearing? Delco's are out of this world in price, if you can find them! I was happy just driving along in my car trying to forget about spending all last summer with her on jackstands. Steve, No I didn't but the weekend before me and the Wife had a moment together when an F150 pulled out in front of us on Rt51 just past Whited st. and I had to stand her on her nose. GOD bless Hawks pads! Jaa, I was standing by to replace the slave. I already have a new GM one on the parts shelf. I plan on going Moog for the front tie rod ends, but dont know about the rears. Thanks for the replies Guys!

My car is getting harder to fire up every time. I put Bosch platinmuns in it last year, Hhmmmm...

Came out to drive the Vette to work this afternoon and found a puddle of DOT 3 under the car. Has anyone heard of a slave cylinder blowing out while sitting in the garage? I didn't get a chance to get under her, could be the resivour but couldn't tell. Oh well,it begins again......

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You mean having a damper, right Brian?

Groovy! Thanks Bogus and Reckless, I just never seen one on a SBC without it. I should learn to trust my engine builder. Thanks Guys.

Any LT4 owner know if the original LT4 springs had dampers inside them? I just bought a set from Pace and sent them to my machinist. They came without the internal damper. When I asked if he would use the original dampers he stated that if it needed a damper GMPP would have sent them with the springs. Anyone know? What is the dampers purpose in life anyways? Do I need it? Thanks.

Thanks Brother, I will check out that link when I get home from work.

Hi, I'm having problems with my climate control. Sometimes it just stays in the off position, no matter what button I chose. I searched and there was a mention of a trouble code recovery test by pushing certain buttons. Anyone know where I can find this? Thanks!

I put mine in without a special tool and it's still in there and not leaking. On my Opti it was the blue "O" ring that cracked.


BTW, got a new laptop so I'm back in!

I was hoping as his curb weight was over 4000lbs I had a chance, not to be. He was a good sport though.

Groovy, I always try to color inside the lines! Thanks.

Last night I posted about meeting a new BMW M5 on the road under C4 fun stuff and it's not here today. Was it out of line? Just asking, Thanks.

I just met my first 2010 BMW M5 out on the road tonight. It was a humbling experience. Dang.

Well a couple weeks later and she still works fine. I will probably tear her down again this winter for a new higher quality TO and another disc. But for now she runs well. Thanks for all the help!

Well I took Thursday off and assembled the tranny and hydraulics. Finished her up yesterday and finally took her for a spin, just around the block. Seems to be working. Thanks for all the help!

Well my bellhousing is fixed and on it's way back from Arizona. Bill (Zfdoc.com) really helped my out with this. All I'm missing now is the lube and a skin infection! Thanks again guys.

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Thanks CC, I have slotted cad plated rotors with Hawks HPS pads on the Vette and I love them, I have D+S cad plated rotors with Wagner pads on my Camaro. I'll have to get a bumper sticker for the Camaro! Tough crowd here! Anyhow I like the "BoyRacer" look! Both work well. To the OP, If you like the look, who cares! Any benefit or drawback is probably measured in minute degrees anyways.

Hey Josh, I did turn it right.(correctly) I talked with Bill from ZR51 for about 20 mins on my cell. He outlined the pitfalls of this sucker. According to Bill if it was over torqued previously it cracks and locks into place. Which mine was and did. The remidy has something to do with a cutoff wheel and another special socket. I think I'll just pay him to fix it before I need a bellhousing. I did make a trip over to the parents in laws garage where my stuff is stored and found my new GM slave and GM hydralic fluid. I needed the fluid anyways. Oh well, at least I'm making progress. I still need to order gearlube. I took the redline out, was thinking of using the same product again but did some research and found that alot of guys are now using Amsoil synchromesh and reporting good results. I do have plenty of time to think about it! Again, thanks for all the advice and help.

I can't seem to get the fork onto the bearing while it is attached to the bellhousing. It will not retract far enough. I got the right 12mm hex and it just stripped right out. Now I'm worried about damaging the bellhousing. I might just send it to Bill at ZR51 and have him do it. This is becoming tedious.

I have lost all respect for Hot Rod. This is just an attempt to legitamize the culture of ignorance that plagues us. Sad.

Wow, just wow! Nice build, you have skills Brother.

Yes 89Vette he was referring to my comment that maybe the PP had come apart. The noise I heard was the TO disassembleing itself inside the bellhousing. Really though, someone needs to build a better TO for our cars.

Thanks CC! Nice one.

I was told by Bill at ZR51 that it was nessecary. Anyhow, mine evaporated because I had the heat set so high to compete with you CC. BTW, why am I still a newbe?

Well, the hydralic line just arrived from Ecklers. Now all I need is the tools and the stud locking nut and lube and hydralic fluid and a prescription.

Ok, CC. I was about 104 degrees in my garage, I'll crank the heat up net time! I did get about 3lbs. of chromoly steel out of my left eye on friday, feels much better. What kind of skin infection do you recommend??

No tools or parts yet, My pittbull killed my home comp. These are the times that try mens souls.