Exterior Makeover - 89 Camaro - Take a Look
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Exterior Makeover - 89 Camaro - Take a Look
Thought I would post some pics of my 89 which is currently in the bodyshop and is almost ready.
I've have been scouring the Web and this site for ideas and here is my progress to date.
I finally settled on Victory Red with C5 ZO6 Rims - thanks to TPIROC for the inspiration.
Here's what it looked like when I first bought it...
I've have been scouring the Web and this site for ideas and here is my progress to date.
I finally settled on Victory Red with C5 ZO6 Rims - thanks to TPIROC for the inspiration.
Here's what it looked like when I first bought it...
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Re: Exterior Makeover - 89 Camaro - Take a Look
Here's what it looked like earlier today. They still need to shoot the bumbers, mirrors and put the car back together.
I'll also be lowering it before it's back on the road...it looks like a 4x4 right now.
I'll post more pics next week.
Thanks for looking.
I'll also be lowering it before it's back on the road...it looks like a 4x4 right now.
I'll post more pics next week.
Thanks for looking.
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From: Fayette County, OH
Car: basic third gens
Engine: that I like
Transmission: to restore
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Re: Exterior Makeover - 89 Camaro - Take a Look
Looks great, I personally wouldn't have done red though. Red cars are all over the place, white not so much... especially with the yellow/silver striping. What springs are you going to use?
Also, I see the windsheild moulding has been removed. Have you found a moulding that can be put back in without removing the glass?
Also, I see the windsheild moulding has been removed. Have you found a moulding that can be put back in without removing the glass?
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Re: Exterior Makeover - 89 Camaro - Take a Look
the paint looks good even though i liked the white better that was a pretty mint car to begin with. Please tell me your gonna paint the head light buckets black again
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From: Harford County, MD
Car: camaro sportcoupe
Engine: 7.0L
Transmission: G-Force GF5R
Axle/Gears: Moser 9"
Re: Exterior Makeover - 89 Camaro - Take a Look
you're gonna kick yourself when you realize how rare the white with yellow/silver striped cars are...
very clean regardless
very clean regardless
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Re: Exterior Makeover - 89 Camaro - Take a Look
Hi everyone, thanks for the honest feedback.
To answer some questions...
To answer some questions...
- The engine bay is getting the black rattle can treatment until I pull the motor.
- I'm lowering it with Eibach Sportlines.
- I imagine the body shop will pull the windshield out to get the moulding back in...but I'm not sure.
- The light buckets will get painted black again.
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From: Fayette County, OH
Car: basic third gens
Engine: that I like
Transmission: to restore
Axle/Gears: and enjoy
Re: Exterior Makeover - 89 Camaro - Take a Look
Every one I've ever done, there is too much urethane in the way or the glass is just simply too close to the body. Honestly though, I've never tried that hard because I know a glass guy that will pull the window for me for cheap. He installs a new moulding too.
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From: Pgh PA
Car: 89 5.7 IROC/95 LT1 Corvette
Engine: All 5.7's
Transmission: 700R4 (Roessler)/ZF6
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt Zexel 3.23's. CTW 17" wheel
Re: Exterior Makeover - 89 Camaro - Take a Look
Looks good, are you gonna do the original decals? I did and love em. Nice car dude,
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From: Naperville IL
Car: 1985 chevy camaro
Engine: V8 305 5.0
Re: Exterior Makeover - 89 Camaro - Take a Look
Hi, I have a 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta, here’s a link to see it http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3088924 and the 3rd to last row you can see were my glass from the driver side window is chipping away at my car and that mark you see is from a metal Piece of my car. I don’t know how the glass hasn’t cracked but every time I closed the door it hits there. I don’t know much about cars, so I need some help. Can I just adjust the hinge or do I replace it. Also can someone tell me what’s that thing I’m holding in the 5th from the bottom picture? it came from the top of the car.
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From: Rustfree Gilbert Arizona
Car: 1989 IROC
Engine: 305TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 2:73 posi
Re: Exterior Makeover - 89 Camaro - Take a Look
Cool, I love it when a plan comes together!!
I have to agree with the others about the white though, solid white with the blackouts does look cool.
I have to agree with the others about the white though, solid white with the blackouts does look cool.
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From: Palm Coast, Fl.
Car: 1992 Camaro RS, 66 Mustang, 78 t/a
Engine: 5.0 TBI, 289, 400
Transmission: 700R4, C4, th350
Re: Exterior Makeover - 89 Camaro - Take a Look
Hi, I have a 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta, here’s a link to see it http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3088924 and the 3rd to last row you can see were my glass from the driver side window is chipping away at my car and that mark you see is from a metal Piece of my car. I don’t know how the glass hasn’t cracked but every time I closed the door it hits there. I don’t know much about cars, so I need some help. Can I just adjust the hinge or do I replace it. Also can someone tell me what’s that thing I’m holding in the 5th from the bottom picture? it came from the top of the car.
I would prefer the original layout, but at least keep the striping!
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From: Milton Ontario Canada
Car: 1986 Camaro z28
Engine: 350 v8
Transmission: T5
Re: Exterior Makeover - 89 Camaro - Take a Look
really, where abouts are you? You go to any of the cruises? What shop did you have this done at? and at what cost?
regards
Douglas
regards
Douglas
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