1987 IROC- Z Restoration (Start to Finish)
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Re: 1987 IROC- Z Restoration (Start to Finish)
Amazing work. I feel lucky to have found this thread with it being so close to completion lol. Can't wait to see it done!
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As many of you know... this front nose and rear bumper were trash... after many many many hours of prep she is ready to go all blue😁. Fingers crossed I’m hoping to have the entire car painted by June... stay tuned
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Amazing work! You're a better man that I. Man! You really resurrected that IROC. I feel blessed that I'm starting with such a rust-free car. You're doing a great job!
And what's up with the red IROC outside with the light bar on it?
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Tony Huntimer
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And what's up with the red IROC outside with the light bar on it?
Regards,
Tony Huntimer
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Amazing work! You're a better man that I. Man! You really resurrected that IROC. I feel blessed that I'm starting with such a rust-free car. You're doing a great job!
And what's up with the red IROC outside with the light bar on it?
Regards,
Tony Huntimer
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And what's up with the red IROC outside with the light bar on it?
Regards,
Tony Huntimer
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Awesome! I thought you were going to build an IROC B4C cop car. I originally wanted to do that with my '86.
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Tony Huntimer
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Productive extended weekend... she’s all blue. Color sanding and buffing before assembly.. stay tuned folks, we are getting close:-)
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wow. nice thread.
love the color and the dedication.
later,
Chris
love the color and the dedication.
later,
Chris
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they are actually regular AN fittings used for “power steering” work great, no leaks and didn’t lose any pressure.
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Quick update... took a few days off to work on the car. A lot of progress but still not over the finish line.
Finally got the entire car wet sanded and buffed.
Slowing putting it back together
Headlight buckets painted
All new Weather stripping going in.
Finally got the entire car wet sanded and buffed.
Slowing putting it back together
Headlight buckets painted
All new Weather stripping going in.
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Engine: 383
Transmission: 700R4 MODIFIED
Axle/Gears: 3:83
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Ford Rear
Heavily modified ZZ4
A arms and K frame replaced with tubular
87 IROC with custom cage
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Axle/Gears: 3:83
Re: 1987 IROC- Z Restoration (Start to Finish)
Ford Rear
Heavily modified ZZ4
A arms and K frame replaced with tubular
87 IROC with custom cage
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Well... heading to the final lap it seems. Body work is FINALLY done. Every panel was wet sanded and three stage buffed. Nose is on... windshield in. Carpet is unboxed and starting to lay into place. Plan is to have baby girl to the DMV before August. Here are some sneak peeks.
planning a good photo spot once it’s all said and done. Thanks to all you kept with thus thread, I’m super excited to see the light at the end of the tunnel.
First time taking these out since I had them refinish in 2014!!!
Stripes are all on
About the toss the hood on for the last time
planning a good photo spot once it’s all said and done. Thanks to all you kept with thus thread, I’m super excited to see the light at the end of the tunnel.
First time taking these out since I had them refinish in 2014!!!
Stripes are all on
About the toss the hood on for the last time
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took a day off from work to get started in the interior... tedious stuff.
Finally refinished the air box
Fabricated the intake from 3” PVC and Plumbing adapters. Lol.
ACC carpet is in and trimmed... they are super generous with how much they give you. Matched the plastic carpet pretty good
Headliner in and upper console in.
Finally refinished the air box
Fabricated the intake from 3” PVC and Plumbing adapters. Lol.
ACC carpet is in and trimmed... they are super generous with how much they give you. Matched the plastic carpet pretty good
Headliner in and upper console in.
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Well, it’s is officially done... been a long time coming and thank you to all the tips/ words of encouragement throughout the process. To anyone on the fence about doing one of these, it’s totally worth it!!
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I tried to find 87 interior but couldnt... the original plan was to go with 4th gen leather seats but I decided to go more sleeper/ original appearance. Some time in the future I’ll get the seat redone with 87 covers, just not in the budget right now.
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What a great looking Camaro! Awesome job man, congrats!
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What excellent work, love the results. When the time is right I recommend Lethal Interiors for your seat covers. Princess is meticulous with the details and your car is worthy of her work.
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Finally had a chance to get the rear pulled back out so I can start coating the inside with Lizard Skin Sound Deadener and the underside with SEM undercoating. Soon as this dries... we start plumbing and wiring.
Take the time to cover the paint! Lol
Before
After
Before
After
No more red
Take the time to cover the paint! Lol
Before
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Before
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No more red
that being said, for undercoat and interior deadener, how did you prep under the car and the interior? Thank you!
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Looks amazing man!! Some killer work, I refinished for 25 years and now just paint my projects and am about to start one with this, recently corrected the existing finish but he was some rust here and there and thats where the real fun begins, congrats !!
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dude i know im late , but man what focus u have , i just bought a 87 & it needs floors inner rocker , spare tire compartment , etc , your documentation , is a true inspiration , , i was told to sell it for a parts car , but it had 1 owner & is a 87 iroc , and after looking around , surprisingly few for sale , in the inexpensive range , the nice start at 12 n go to 30 , thought about a rust free body , but then its not the same car anymore
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dude i know im late , but man what focus u have , i just bought a 87 & it needs floors inner rocker , spare tire compartment , etc , your documentation , is a true inspiration , , i was told to sell it for a parts car , but it had 1 owner & is a 87 iroc , and after looking around , surprisingly few for sale , in the inexpensive range , the nice start at 12 n go to 30 , thought about a rust free body , but then its not the same car anymore
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