92 Z28 Z03 on eBay... Repaint?
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92 Z28 Z03 on eBay... Repaint?
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Car: 1992 Z28 (Heritage Edition)
Engine: 305 TPI
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Yes the headlight buckets should be black. So you can definitely say that ATLEAST the front end was repainted. Why would someone repaint the front end of a car with 18,000 miles? Accident most likely. Even if it doesnt show up on a carfax report there is a high probability that that car was in a wreck...unless hes got an amazing answer as to why the front end was repainted incorrectly.
And the grill on white heritages is supposed to be white--not black-- so thats correct.
And the grill on white heritages is supposed to be white--not black-- so thats correct.
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The grill is right.
I wouldn't be so quick to jump on the headlight buckets as being wrong. To be honest I would say it looks better with them white. Black would look out of place since it doesn't have black hood louvers, or a black grill... Would be kind of silly for GM to paint the headlight buckets back when the rest of the car is single tone.
I wouldn't be so quick to jump on the headlight buckets as being wrong. To be honest I would say it looks better with them white. Black would look out of place since it doesn't have black hood louvers, or a black grill... Would be kind of silly for GM to paint the headlight buckets back when the rest of the car is single tone.
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Car: 1992 Z28 (Heritage Edition)
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
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Originally posted by Drew
The grill is right.
I wouldn't be so quick to jump on the headlight buckets as being wrong. To be honest I would say it looks better with them white. Black would look out of place since it doesn't have black hood louvers, or a black grill... Would be kind of silly for GM to paint the headlight buckets back when the rest of the car is single tone.
The grill is right.
I wouldn't be so quick to jump on the headlight buckets as being wrong. To be honest I would say it looks better with them white. Black would look out of place since it doesn't have black hood louvers, or a black grill... Would be kind of silly for GM to paint the headlight buckets back when the rest of the car is single tone.
Also, i ran the VIN and saw that its only a 305 (as we all suspected being that it was a 5speed)--not 350. So if they're lying abotu the engine than i wouldnt trust them.
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Car: '92 Heritage Z28 Convertible
Engine: 305
Transmission: T5
The parking lights appear to be amber. Mine are clear and the other heritage cars are clear. This also might indicate a repair.
As far as the seller saying that it has a 350, a lot of people make that mistake for some reason. I don't think they do it on purpose. I have seen some emission stickers under the hood of 5.0 cars list 5.7 liter, I think that is how a lot of people get confused.
I really like the 5k redline on the tach and the 140 mph speedo!
As far as the seller saying that it has a 350, a lot of people make that mistake for some reason. I don't think they do it on purpose. I have seen some emission stickers under the hood of 5.0 cars list 5.7 liter, I think that is how a lot of people get confused.
I really like the 5k redline on the tach and the 140 mph speedo!
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Originally posted by plndtx I really like the 5k redline on the tach and the 140 mph speedo! [/B]
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Car: '92 Heritage Z28 Convertible
Engine: 305
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I believe the g92 option adds the 5k tach and the 140 mph speedo. Mine has the mm5 (5 speed) but I didn't get the super dooper tach and speedo.
I think the g92 also adds the l98 cam to the lb9. The cam adds about 25 hp the the stock 205 hp.
I think the g92 also adds the l98 cam to the lb9. The cam adds about 25 hp the the stock 205 hp.
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Car: 1987 GTA
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The emissions sticker says 5.7, however the RPO lists an LB9, no 8 in the VIN either.
I would say either a repaint or accident.
Totally bogus.
I would say either a repaint or accident.
Totally bogus.
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Originally posted by a mack6
Listen man, not to sound like a *****, but i think i would know. I own a white/red heritage and hav edone extensive reading on them. They came with black headlight buckets:
Also, i ran the VIN and saw that its only a 305 (as we all suspected being that it was a 5speed)--not 350. So if they're lying abotu the engine than i wouldnt trust them.
Listen man, not to sound like a *****, but i think i would know. I own a white/red heritage and hav edone extensive reading on them. They came with black headlight buckets:
Also, i ran the VIN and saw that its only a 305 (as we all suspected being that it was a 5speed)--not 350. So if they're lying abotu the engine than i wouldnt trust them.
Listen man, not to sound like a *****, but i think i would know.
If I had a nickel for everytime I saw a thirdgen for sale that said it was a 350 I'd be a rich man. Every salesman looks at the engine and says "yep, its a 350". Most don't know and don't care about rpo codes or the vin number, they just want to sell the car.
People like to nitpick cars on Ebay, been there and done that, but really I don't see the point. As if anyone here was ever going to bid on it anyway. I guess it just makes everyone feel better about their own personal fbody when they can find problems with one they'll never be able to obtain.
Also I can't believe you guys are going after this car/auction looking for faults when its obvious from the layout of the auction that the seller isn't even the owner, or if they are that its a car lot.
Also note the disclaimer:
This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.
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Originally posted by Drew
People like to nitpick cars on Ebay, been there and done that, but really I don't see the point. As if anyone here was ever going to bid on it anyway.
People like to nitpick cars on Ebay, been there and done that, but really I don't see the point. As if anyone here was ever going to bid on it anyway.
http://krif.com/98LS1Z98/
I guess it just makes everyone feel better about their own personal fbody when they can find problems with one they'll never be able to obtain.
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Interesting that this is in the fine print also...
It would be interesting to see what the actual owner of the car would have to say. At the very least someone went through the trouble to get an emissions label specifying the 5.7, and the rear bumper badge for a 5.7. Probably someone that was tired of getting picked on for his 5.0.
The turn signals appear amber, because they have amber bulbs.
The left front fender has been repainted to factory specs and is undetectable.
The turn signals appear amber, because they have amber bulbs.
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Originally posted by tta1415
Yea, that car is a whole lot different than mine... if I were to pull the turbo, put the 305 back in, loose the 1LE, auto trans, 3.27 rear rear and repaint the front end
Yea, that car is a whole lot different than mine... if I were to pull the turbo, put the 305 back in, loose the 1LE, auto trans, 3.27 rear rear and repaint the front end
Do you want me to nitpick your car? Cause I could if you would like.
All I'm saying is that it's all pretty pointless and it gets old. Someone wanted to badge it as a 350, big deal. So its a 305TPI/5spd instead of a 350... its a 5spd which almost makes up for the 305. The listing on ebay wasn't even created by someone who knows anything about the car. They saw the badging and looked it over and made a listing to get it out there so people could bid on it. They probably don't know its not a 350 and they probably don't care.
The fact remains that overall even in spite of the flaws, it doesn't look that bad. The reality is that its probably worth more as a 305 5spd then if it were a 350.
You guys all take this way too seriously.
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Originally posted by Drew
Don't be silly... you don't need to repaint the entire front end, I've got some white krylon down in the garage, we can fix that up in a giffy.
Do you want me to nitpick your car? Cause I could if you would like.
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The fact remains that overall even in spite of the flaws, it doesn't look that bad. The reality is that its probably worth more as a 305 5spd then if it were a 350.
You guys all take this way too seriously.
Don't be silly... you don't need to repaint the entire front end, I've got some white krylon down in the garage, we can fix that up in a giffy.
Do you want me to nitpick your car? Cause I could if you would like.
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The fact remains that overall even in spite of the flaws, it doesn't look that bad. The reality is that its probably worth more as a 305 5spd then if it were a 350.
You guys all take this way too seriously.
I honestly didn't post that to rip the guys car, I really wondered if the buckets could be white on a Z03 car, of course I love how many eBay 3rd gens magically become 350's via Osmosis or something
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Car: 1983 Camaro Z/28
Engine: LU5 305 CFI
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Axle/Gears: J65/G80/G92-3.23
Here's another Z28/Z03 Heritage and a convertible on top of it.Headlight buckets are black on this one too.But I agree with a special model you'd think these would have been body color.Especially since they went to the trouble of color matching the grill.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...3882%26fvi%3D1
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...3882%26fvi%3D1
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Car: 1992 Z28 (Heritage Edition)
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 2.73 Posi
Originally posted by coolram62
Here's another Z28/Z03 Heritage and a convertible on top of it.Headlight buckets are black on this one too.But I agree with a special model you'd think these would have been body color.Especially since they went to the trouble of color matching the grill.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...3882%26fvi%3D1
Here's another Z28/Z03 Heritage and a convertible on top of it.Headlight buckets are black on this one too.But I agree with a special model you'd think these would have been body color.Especially since they went to the trouble of color matching the grill.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...3882%26fvi%3D1
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Car: 1983 Camaro Z/28
Engine: LU5 305 CFI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: J65/G80/G92-3.23
Oh don't get me wrong I like the black headlight buckets on my '83 and I think they look good on any year.I just find it odd they use a body colored grill on the Z03 and stayed with the black headlight buckets.Maybe Chevy's thinking that the black headlight buckets were a Camaro signature(they did carry it over into the 4 Gen's too).
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looks like he added a comment at the bottom stating he was wrong and it's a 305.
edit: like someone said above, it wouldnt be the first time a previous owner has screwed someone over by falsifying emissions stickers to say 5.7L.
edit: like someone said above, it wouldnt be the first time a previous owner has screwed someone over by falsifying emissions stickers to say 5.7L.
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Car: 91 Z28 24th Anniversary
Engine: L98
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Axle/Gears: Posi 3.23
It also lists the tires as original. The tires that came with my car in 91 only said Goodyear ZR50, not Eagle ZR50. If you save the tire picture as a bmp and invert the colors you can easily read it.
Any 92 Z's out there with the original tires or any original owners, check to see if they say Eagle on them or know if they did? I don't think any factory ZR50's or VR50's said Eagle.
Any 92 Z's out there with the original tires or any original owners, check to see if they say Eagle on them or know if they did? I don't think any factory ZR50's or VR50's said Eagle.
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why does everyone talk about it? just contact the guy and confront him about it. I called him up when the bidding was at like 6 and hes asking 16k Though I didn't notice the light buckets, I also ran a carfax and i think there's a report on there? I'm pretty sure there is. Passenger fender hit or something
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why does everyone talk about it? just contact the guy and confront him about it.
why does everyone talk about it? just contact the guy and confront him about it.
My guess is the guy isnt trying to misrepresent it, ask the questions and I am sure he'll tell ya.
Somehow I doubt he'll be getting 16k for it, especially if it has been hit.
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Car: 1992 Z03 RS
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I TOTALLY agree with a mack6 on his headlight bucket vote. Black buckets look great on anything. (Obvioulsy my heritage is gonna have black buckets). I don't care if it's an 87' IROC, 83' Berlinetta, or (like a mack6's) 92 white heritage edition, the black has got to be there. Without it, it looks like a rushed paint job in a way. Like, oops, we can only spend $500 on paint, if we use black buckets its gonna be another $50.....ahhhh just paint it all white. Look, the owner probably scrubbed the front, had to replace it and in his opinion wanted it all white (which isn't factory correct on any color Z03) and may have done a 350 swap. Enough said. The paint is in-correct, as heritage owners, a mack6 and I can confirm this.
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Car: '72 Chevy Nova
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i emailed the owner about the headlight pockets.. his reply:
The nose was painted by the second owner because he did not like the black headlight buckets, it is the original front bumper. The left front fender was painted because of a small accident, it is the original front fender. This is a very nice Camaro.
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THe first auction, did anyone notice the 5.7 Tuned Port Injection Decal on the bumper... it looks like someoen has gone through a bunch of trouble to make it into something its not
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5.7 or does it say 25th??? I dunno.
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I emailed him back and forth quite a bit when the car was first listed and he bought the car from an estate sale. Told me the same thing, looking for 16, after the auction ended he emailed me and said he'd take 13,800. Hmmmmm, big drop aweful quick. Still wouldn't buy it for that kind of money. More like 10-12 tops. Rather buy a 15k 5.7 black w/red stripes for 13,500 that is almost perfect.
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It is a nicely equiped car tho I must admit... 305/M5/G92 its all as fast as a 350/A4 car with the right driver...
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Car: 89 Camaro RS
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i noticed a few of you mentioned the 350 "issue". my 89 RS had an odd little quirk to it in regards to the emissions sticker. although i know the car was a 305 tbi from the vin, the emissions sticker showed it as a 350 tpi. someone seems to have fallen asleep on the line. i thought maybe the hood/radiator support/etc tagged areas may have been replaced, but the parts had matching numbers.
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