Who has customised their interior themselves? (pics please)
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Car: 89 Camaro RS
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and, just 4 fun, to further show my love for dragons...my soon-to-have-tattoo (I will put a chevy boe tie/camaro sign on my uppper arm as well )
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Car: 87 Red/Blk Bird loaded 3.4L & 700R4
Transmission: Th700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.73
Originally posted by joezero
Redraif (if you ever find this after the the crap following your posts), how well do the gauges light up with the plexi tinted? I'd thought about doing it, but how do you see the guages in the day?
Redraif (if you ever find this after the the crap following your posts), how well do the gauges light up with the plexi tinted? I'd thought about doing it, but how do you see the guages in the day?
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I don't have a speedometer, so I guess I don't have to worry about that one . My biggest concern is not being able to see the gas and temp gauges and getting stranded somewhere. I had always wondered if it would be possible to have all the gauges blacked out and only light up when something important happened, like getting to 1/4 tank of gas, etc. But that's probably too technically complicated to be physically possible.
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Car: 91 Camaro Vert
Engine: 02 LS1, HX40
Transmission: 2002 LS1 M6
attached is the 5" autometer recall tach i had in my camaro a couple years back. it was a mostly strip only car, so it wasnt so much for looks as function.
yes i know the steering wrap is ugly.
btw one thing i never understood about this site. if the noobs keep asking the SAME questions over and over, why dont you guys make some kind of FAQ of thoes questions instead of saying to do a search? all they get in a search is 40 threads that end with do a search.
and dont tell me that you have a FAQ. i read it alot. it has a ton of useless 3rdgen trivia. but VERY VERY little tech question stuff... so while it may answer the "how meny 92 RS convertables were built?" question, it doesnt answer the OH SO SIMPLE "how easy is it to bolt in 4thgen seats question."
my personal opinion is, if you arnt going to answer the noobs question, up shut the ****.
yes i know the steering wrap is ugly.
btw one thing i never understood about this site. if the noobs keep asking the SAME questions over and over, why dont you guys make some kind of FAQ of thoes questions instead of saying to do a search? all they get in a search is 40 threads that end with do a search.
and dont tell me that you have a FAQ. i read it alot. it has a ton of useless 3rdgen trivia. but VERY VERY little tech question stuff... so while it may answer the "how meny 92 RS convertables were built?" question, it doesnt answer the OH SO SIMPLE "how easy is it to bolt in 4thgen seats question."
my personal opinion is, if you arnt going to answer the noobs question, up shut the ****.
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Car: 91 Camaro Vert
Engine: 02 LS1, HX40
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Originally posted by joezero
I had always wondered if it would be possible to have all the gauges blacked out and only light up when something important happened, like getting to 1/4 tank of gas, etc. But that's probably too technically complicated to be physically possible.
I had always wondered if it would be possible to have all the gauges blacked out and only light up when something important happened, like getting to 1/4 tank of gas, etc. But that's probably too technically complicated to be physically possible.
wouldnt be too hard. if you wanted to do so.
most of the gauges use resistance values.
create a circut where once the value reached a certin level, it energized another circut... like a light to light up the gauge... or a idiot light... ect..
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Transmission: Broken
Originally posted by MrDude_1
wouldnt be too hard. if you wanted to do so.
most of the gauges use resistance values.
create a circut where once the value reached a certin level, it energized another circut... like a light to light up the gauge... or a idiot light... ect..
wouldnt be too hard. if you wanted to do so.
most of the gauges use resistance values.
create a circut where once the value reached a certin level, it energized another circut... like a light to light up the gauge... or a idiot light... ect..
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Car: 87 Red/Blk Bird loaded 3.4L & 700R4
Transmission: Th700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.73
Originally posted by joezero
I don't have a speedometer, so I guess I don't have to worry about that one . My biggest concern is not being able to see the gas and temp gauges and getting stranded somewhere. I had always wondered if it would be possible to have all the gauges blacked out and only light up when something important happened, like getting to 1/4 tank of gas, etc. But that's probably too technically complicated to be physically possible.
I don't have a speedometer, so I guess I don't have to worry about that one . My biggest concern is not being able to see the gas and temp gauges and getting stranded somewhere. I had always wondered if it would be possible to have all the gauges blacked out and only light up when something important happened, like getting to 1/4 tank of gas, etc. But that's probably too technically complicated to be physically possible.
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Car: 00 T/A Firehawk
Engine: 346ci LS1
Transmission: MN6
Axle/Gears: 3.42 LSD
I'm loving all the 4th gen leather interiors. I was really impressed with the tan matching 4th gen leather seats in the 3rd gen!! It's hard enough finding black/ebony ones and not graphite.
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Originally posted by WWasem
I'm loving all the 4th gen leather interiors. I was really impressed with the tan matching 4th gen leather seats in the 3rd gen!! It's hard enough finding black/ebony ones and not graphite.
I'm loving all the 4th gen leather interiors. I was really impressed with the tan matching 4th gen leather seats in the 3rd gen!! It's hard enough finding black/ebony ones and not graphite.
Ken
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Car: 00 T/A Firehawk
Engine: 346ci LS1
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ChevyKen - Yes, sorry I didn't put your name in but by the time I got to the end of reading all the other posts it left my mind when I went to post a reply. Yes, indeed that is definately different and I like it a lot!! :hail:
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Car: 1984 Z28
Engine: 350
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Originally posted by MrDude_1
attached is the 5" autometer recall tach i had in my camaro a couple years back. it was a mostly strip only car, so it wasnt so much for looks as function.
attached is the 5" autometer recall tach i had in my camaro a couple years back. it was a mostly strip only car, so it wasnt so much for looks as function.
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Car: 91 Camaro Vert
Engine: 02 LS1, HX40
Transmission: 2002 LS1 M6
Originally posted by Da91Bird
MrDude, where ya been?
MrDude, where ya been?
i just dont hang out on thirdgen unless im looking for stuff.
the arrogant attitude of some of the members coupled with the outright stupidity of others technical "advice" just turns me away unless im looking for somthing that i cannot find elsewhere on the web.
for example, i was doing a search for 4thgen console swaps for a 91 RS convertable. so far the greater majority of the results have been for threads that contain the words "DO A SEARCH" heh.
honestly, whats the use of a technical website when you can never find anything and no one wants to discuss what has already been said?
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Car: 91 Camaro Vert
Engine: 02 LS1, HX40
Transmission: 2002 LS1 M6
Originally posted by 84Z28_5.7ltr_V8
so a 5 inch RPM gauge from.. ohh.. lets say, summit, will fit in there pretty nicely?
so a 5 inch RPM gauge from.. ohh.. lets say, summit, will fit in there pretty nicely?
it kinda fits.
if you've ever taken it apart you'll know what im talking about:
remove the old tach. you do NOT have to take out the dash, just undo the torx screws for the outer cover. then the screws for the clear plastic "glass", then the black sheetmetal stamping that seperates the gauges, then the screws for the tach.
on the white plastic, drill a small hole at the bottom corner for the tach wires to go thru.
i mounted the tach by a kinda unique method since its not ment for in dash mounting:
take a square of sheetmetal
bend it so its a curved.
cut a round hole in the curved metal that the tach slip fits thru
cut the clear glass part so it doesnt go where the tach was (i just didnt use it again.. i can touch my needles.)
assemble the dash, but under the top cover, loosly mount the sheetmetal... keeping the top cover loose, slip the tach in
as you tighten the top cover, it will flatten the sheetmetal. as it flattens the round hole changes shape and grabs at the tach.. holding it there rather well.
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Car: '88 Formula, '95 Formula
Engine: LC9 , LT1
Transmission: TKX , 4L60E
Axle/Gears: 3.50 9" , 3.23 10bolt
Regarding that 4th gen dash swap:
1) Will a dash for a 95 camaro fit ok?
2) How about gauge hookup?
3) How much time would you say invested in it, including getting
the gauges functional, heating ducting, etc?
I can get a 1995 dash for 100.00 at a local junkyard.
-- Joe
1) Will a dash for a 95 camaro fit ok?
2) How about gauge hookup?
3) How much time would you say invested in it, including getting
the gauges functional, heating ducting, etc?
I can get a 1995 dash for 100.00 at a local junkyard.
-- Joe
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Car: '88 Formula, '95 Formula
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Transmission: TKX , 4L60E
Axle/Gears: 3.50 9" , 3.23 10bolt
I've seen pictures.. I gotta pull it out myself, so I'd like someone to help me out with a list of tools and stuff needed to remove the unit..
-- Joe
-- Joe
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ok guys, what do yall think about this idea: i want to cut off the console, maybe just below the shifter, pull out the buckets, and put in a bench. or completely lose the console, relocate the radio (maybe where the glove box would be on other cars) and put in maybe a hurst shifter on the floor. this would look strangely pleasant to me..... maybe i should go to chevelles
peace
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peace
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Car: '85 Z28
Engine: 350
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3.23
gonna keep it pretty much stock, just Grant wheel and black floor mats, red leather 4th gen seats would be nice though!
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Daaaaaaaaang!I just bought an 87 T/A. I have big plans in store for the car inside the car and under the hood. Let me just say you are all and inspiration. Mine will take awhile due to the whole Airforce thing, but in my time stateside I'll do all I can. I'll send you all pics of the product when it's closer to done. Ya never know this little girl might shock ya.
Thank you all.
The very proud bird owner,
greasegirl87
Thank you all.
The very proud bird owner,
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It's getting there...should be fully done by spring:
https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...postid=1174478
There's pics of the red 4th Gen seats on my web site if you feel so inclined to look.
https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...postid=1174478
There's pics of the red 4th Gen seats on my web site if you feel so inclined to look.
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I added neons under neath the seats, and in the vents. also, blue EL peddals, and the stereo ring (only turned on by request, i tink it's tacky, but it was free) Aside from the ring and pedals, all bulbs are hidden, and it looks alot better in real life. Also, i have some nifty walmart seat covers (my seats are brown i had to do something) chrome shiftnob, a brushed alluminum stereo plate, and finally a custom 3D looking headliner (I posted pics in another thread, so i won't here). Looks pretty decent IMO
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Car: 97 200sx se-r, 82 Trans/Am
Engine: 350 bored to 355
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 9 bolt 3.45
hey guys, will parts from a 6er 4th gen fit. I want a console in my t/a, but I won't find one from a 4th gen t/a or z28. A 6er is my best bet for availibility
Just don't tell me to do a search...
Just don't tell me to do a search...
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