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I recnetly aquired an wrecked (see my thread on the Vert board), and I noticed it has been repainted at some time in its' life. The IROC-Z decals are in the wrong place, and the body "accent" stripes are missing. I want to reinstall them, once the repairs are complete. They are listed on my RPO decal as 86A: STRIPE COLOR, ACCENT, TWO TONE RED/GUNMETAL (91). I went to the phoenix Graphix website, and this color combination is not listed. Where can I get these correct decals?
I don't think so, I will find a picture of an original car to verify. The one I am looking for is RED/GUNMETAL not the BLACK/RED I see offered by them.
You are looking for the wrong stripes. Code 86A on your '88 is not RED/GUNMETAL.
RPO code 86A is listed by Chevrolet for an '88 Camaro IrocZ as "Accent Stripe, Two Tone, Light Silver/Black".
These from http://www.phoenixgraphix.com/gm/8890iz.htm with the Silver code would be correct for your ride. They are an exact reproduction and they come formed correctly for the angled curves around the front and rear bumpers. They also come templated so you don't even have to measure for locating.
Last edited by Iroctopless; 04-11-2007 at 11:02 AM.
The "(91)" in the definition is the key... Anytime you see that notation on a RPO definition, it's because it applies to 1991 and may be different for other years. RPO definitions change from time to time, and it's important to use the definitions from the correct time period. Someone recently listed their RPO's and definitions with LG4 as a Duramax Diesel.
Good point. Don't go by the '91 RPO 86A data (which you stated correctly) assuming it all applies to the '88. Some may be the same and some will not (this one's a good example). If you want to be accurate with that RPO as it applies your '88, my post will provide that.
Or are you after cloning a different year (no Iroc's in '91).
Last edited by Iroctopless; 04-12-2007 at 08:15 AM.
Yes. Those are the RPO's for a 1988 (verified by running the VIN in the top left corner). Here's a couple exterior RPO's decoded specifically for an '88 . . .
81Q - Side Moulding Color - Bright Red
81U - Exterior Color, Primary, Bright Red
86A - Accent Stripe, Two-Tone, Light Silver/Black
15P - Wheel Color, Medium Slate Grey
and one interior . . .
19C - Interior Trim Package, Cloth, Black
Hope this helps. Do you need others decoded?
Last edited by Iroctopless; 04-12-2007 at 10:08 AM.
Reason: added interior RPO decoded
I looked in the 1988 Camaro service manual and you are correct. Light sliver/black. BUT with a stripe of the body color between them. I confirmed this with the 1988 Camaro GM sales brochure. I also noticed that the "TUNED PORT INJECTION" rocker panel decals were not present in any of the photos. So the accent stripe is black on top, body color stripe, then silver.
Last edited by ANDYZ28; 04-12-2007 at 08:53 PM.
Reason: spelling
So the accent stripe is black on top, body color stripe, then silver.
That's correct. I probably should have defined that because some may not be aware that the Iroc's had different striping depending on the year.
- '85-'87 stripes had no gap between the colours (black on the bottom) & the IrocZ door decal was positioned to the front of the door.
- '88-'90 stripes had a gap between the colours (black on the top) & the IrocZ door decal was positioned to the rear of the door.
The rocker panel engine spec decal (different depending if you had a 5.0 or 5.7) should be there for your '88, unless it had the decal delete option, but then there wouldn't be any decals.
If anyone has ever run into anything otherwise, let me know.
Sales brochures are far from an authority on vehicle specifications. They are often printed before the vehicle production release date. And even if they are print later, the vehicles themselves are subject slight to changes or modifications. The fine print in most brochures (which are just advertisements) has a disclaimer stating that the vehicle may differ slightly and is subject to change. They can, and are however, a good source of reference and cool to look at.
Does anyone have factual info on the 1988 "TUNED PORT INJECTION" decals? It is difficult to find an "original" car because nearly all of them have been repainted.
You are looking for the wrong stripes. Code 86A on your '88 is not RED/GUNMETAL.
RPO code 86A is listed by Chevrolet for an '88 Camaro IrocZ as "Accent Stripe, Two Tone, Light Silver/Black".
These from http://www.phoenixgraphix.com/gm/8890iz.htm with the Silver code would be correct for your ride. They are an exact reproduction and they come formed correctly for the angled curves around the front and rear bumpers. They also come templated so you don't even have to measure for locating.
Do their replacement decals show the body color through between the upper and lower stripes? I see from the image you sent me that it does on your car, and from the tech data that it should. Thanks, Andy
The striping on 85-87 cars is a single vinyl stripe made of 2 colors. The 1988-1990 had 2 color stripes made up of 2 actual pieces of vinyl. If you buy the kit from Phoenix Graphics, the decals come with the correct spacing between them. You only need to prep the car and the vinyl, place it on the car, and peel back the paper. The backing paper also has marks on it so you know exactly where to place the striping.
i recently did an 89 IROC-Z and the graphics were awesome. There is a line in the backing paper to show where the seam is for the front and rear bumper to the body. It also had the placement for the front and back of the doors. The body color seperates the stripes.
The striping on 85-87 cars is a single vinyl stripe made of 2 colors. The 1988-1990 had 2 color stripes made up of 2 actual pieces of vinyl. If you buy the kit from Phoenix Graphics, the decals come with the correct spacing between them. You only need to prep the car and the vinyl, place it on the car, and peel back the paper. The backing paper also has marks on it so you know exactly where to place the striping.
i recently did an 89 IROC-Z and the graphics were awesome. There is a line in the backing paper to show where the seam is for the front and rear bumper to the body. It also had the placement for the front and back of the doors. The body color seperates the stripes.
Pictures of original '88-'90 IROC-Z cars appear to show the body color through center area between the upper and lower portions of the stripe.
Copied from the "tech data":
1988 Chevrolet Camaro History
Chevy Camaro LT option dropped. Chevrolet Camaro Z28 model dropped and replaced by the 1988 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z28. (although interior dash badge still read `Z28 IROC-Z', rather than just `IROC-Z' as on exterior badges) Automatic gearshift plate changes with smaller letters, an orange indicator, and a flat lined slide pattern instead of the all white, larger lettered, smooth and rounded slider of previous years. The 16 inch wheels that had been standard equipment on the '88 Camaro IROC were restyled and now became an extra cost option for the IROC. The standard IROC wheel was the old 15x7 inch aluminum 5 spoke Z28 wheel and this wheel was also now standard on the Chevrolet Camaro Sport Coupe. In 1988 only, this wheel rather than having only the recessed areas painted gold or silver, was completely painted gold or silver (for that `double-dunked' in paint look).
The IROC-Z door decals were moved from the front of the doors to the rear. Z28 exterior badges were replaced with IROC-Z badges. The lower-body stripe was reversed changing from black on bottom with trim color above, to black on top with trim color below, now with a gap (of body color) between the two stripes. Newly available 1988 Chevrolet Camaro DX3 stripe delete option eliminated IROC-Z decals and stripes altogether.Sport Coupe took on the appearance of the defunct regular Z28 except for: `CAMARO' rather than `Z28' exterior badges; body colored headlight pockets rather than black; and gold or silver wheel center caps rather than black; the regular hood rather than the louvered hood; and the 1985-1987 IROC two tone lower body stripe rather than the four-color Z28 body stripe. This was the last year for the '88 Camaro Sport Coupe and was the only year for this particular appearance. Early in the year, 1988 Chevy Camaro -Sport Coupes came with a `shorty' rear wing rather than a spoiler. This ungainly addition was discontinued and replaced with the standard spoiler midyear. RS available in California, Texas, and Florida and with V-6 power only.Serpentine belt now on Camaro V-8's. Long-lived LG4 carbureted 305 replaced by the new LO3 throttle body injection 305. All Camaro TPI motors bumped up 5 hp due to slightly higher lift/longer duration cam profiles, additional valve seat angle, exhaust port/exhaust manifold changes.G92 (performance axle ratio) still available on IROC-Z convertible in 1988. G92 code was now available on the 350 (B2L) IROC-Z and now had to be specified to get 3.27 rear end (was standard in 1987) as a 2.77 rear was now standard on the 5.7 TPI. J65 rear disc brakes, G80 limited slip differential, and KC4 engine oil cooler were still required on all 5.7 and G92 cars.
My biggest issue at the time was having the painter save the rocker emblems and bumper emblems because the reproductions were not even close at the time. I believe Phoenix graphics also has more correct looking reproductions of those now too.
The bumper emblem is tough to remove without damaging it.
04-11-2007, 07:03 AM
