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chevymad Master B
Joined: 11 Jan 2004 Posts: 5476
1987 Pontiac Formula
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Dewey316 The Lama

Joined: 08 Jan 2004 Posts: 7295 Location: Bringing the tech
1990 Chevrolet Camaro RS
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Posted: Wed May 11, 2011 9:50 pm Post subject: |
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I think it would have looked good with the flat red/black, I don't like the rust/primer/bondo look.
I'll take the power-plant though! |
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Whiskeychick Member

Joined: 19 Sep 2010 Posts: 225 Location: Penticton BC
1987 Pontiac GTA
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Posted: Thu May 12, 2011 8:07 pm Post subject: |
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Was such a nice car.
And the Rat rod thing can't be pulled off by any new car, just looks dumb imo _________________ 1987 - Trans am GTA, hooker headers, Borla catback, Cat delete, CAI, 9.6 @ 75mph 1/8mile
1978 - Trans am 6.6/TA, Gold bird. Workin on it
2008 - Mini Cooper Clubman S, Hot Chocolate on Hot Chocolate Lounge Leather  |
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popballz Member

Joined: 18 Nov 2007 Posts: 533 Location: Tacoma, WA
1989 Pontiac Firebird
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Posted: Thu May 12, 2011 9:15 pm Post subject: |
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Thats gey
seriously though, flat primer woulda looked way better but still given it a cheap look. they even kicked it to make dents...  _________________ -Donald
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RSFreak The other "John"

Joined: 23 Jan 2004 Posts: 2946 Location: Renton
1989 Chevrolet Camaro RS
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Posted: Thu May 12, 2011 9:35 pm Post subject: |
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James and I have talked about doing a rat-rod 3rd gen, but decided that people would just think it was another POS 3rd gen.  _________________ '86 Trans Am - 5.0L TPI - LT1 cam - 700R4 - WS6
'85 Camaro Berlinetta - IROC clone
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QwkTrip 11sec Club

Joined: 17 Feb 2004 Posts: 3942 Location: Peoria, IL
1989 Pontiac Firebird
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Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 4:09 am Post subject: |
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| That car sucks didily ucks. |
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Alphius Peanut

Joined: 05 Sep 2006 Posts: 2429 Location: Grand Mound
1984 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
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Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 9:08 am Post subject: |
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| RSFreak wrote: | James and I have talked about doing a rat-rod 3rd gen, but decided that people would just think it was another POS 3rd gen.  |
You own one...  _________________ 84 Camaro Z28 - LS1/T56
85 Silverado - Low and Slow |
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IROCDave Member
Joined: 16 Jan 2010 Posts: 957 Location: Snohomish WA
1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
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Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 5:35 pm Post subject: |
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| RSFreak wrote: | James and I have talked about doing a rat-rod 3rd gen, but decided that people would just think it was another POS 3rd gen.  |
Lol, I was thinking the same thing. |
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aaron_sK Member
Joined: 23 Jan 2006 Posts: 8834 Location: Back in beautiful Tacompton
1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
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Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 6:19 pm Post subject: |
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| IROCDave wrote: | | RSFreak wrote: | James and I have talked about doing a rat-rod 3rd gen, but decided that people would just think it was another POS 3rd gen.  |
Lol, I was thinking the same thing. |
By definition a ratrod is a car that is half-assed together in a failed attempt to go fast. That defines everything you own.  |
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Twilightoptics Hardcore (12sec Club)

Joined: 13 Jan 2004 Posts: 9191 Location: Auburn , WA
1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
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Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 6:48 pm Post subject: |
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I think its awesome _________________ A redline a day keeps the carbon away! |
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IROCDave Member
Joined: 16 Jan 2010 Posts: 957 Location: Snohomish WA
1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
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Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 7:33 pm Post subject: |
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i know a couple guys that have gone head first into building rat rods. One actually knows what he is doing and set aside the four 67 - 69 firebirds, 72 BB Corvette, Jag 4 door with a 350 in it and 1989 GTA 5.7 litre convertible. Yea I know, no factory option for 350 and vert but it was a car ordered by the dealer as a T-Top and sent to ASC. His rat rod is interesting, he is doing the work and rounding up parts from anything you could imagine. It started out as a late 30's something and is not classifiable.
It is more art the automobile.
To take a late model and make it look like it is 30 years old lacks imagination to me. It just reminds me of all the beater 69 camaros I used to see when I was in HS. |
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IROCDave Member
Joined: 16 Jan 2010 Posts: 957 Location: Snohomish WA
1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
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Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 7:37 pm Post subject: |
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| RSFreak wrote: | James and I have talked about doing a rat-rod 3rd gen, but decided that people would just think it was another POS 3rd gen.  |
The only way you could pass off a 3rd gen as a ratrod is to pick up a low mileage car with worn factory paint, dings and dents etc. Most people would call it a survivor. Not many of those around today. Most have different colored fenders, ground effects, spoilers etc. |
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turbo_jimi Member

Joined: 23 Feb 2004 Posts: 1206 Location: Tacoma
1985 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
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Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 9:06 pm Post subject: |
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| IROCDave wrote: | | RSFreak wrote: | James and I have talked about doing a rat-rod 3rd gen, but decided that people would just think it was another POS 3rd gen.  |
The only way you could pass off a 3rd gen as a ratrod is to pick up a low mileage car with worn factory paint, dings and dents etc. Most people would call it a survivor. Not many of those around today. Most have different colored fenders, ground effects, spoilers etc. |
The Berli is the newest addition to the Frankenmaro line. IROC Hood & Wheels, gridded tail lights. We'll also change out the hatch (w/the 92 spoiler) btw, John, I have the "better" steering box in my shed. I think it belongs to you...lol! _________________
1985 Z28 Crate 350, Hurst T-5, 3.23s, Flowmaster Under previous set-up: 143.82 rwhp 216.98 lbs. torque @4390 rpms 3/12/11 |
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aaron_sK Member
Joined: 23 Jan 2006 Posts: 8834 Location: Back in beautiful Tacompton
1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
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Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 9:10 pm Post subject: |
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| What's happening to the spoiler-delete hatch, guys? |
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chevymad Master B
Joined: 11 Jan 2004 Posts: 5476
1987 Pontiac Formula
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Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 9:12 pm Post subject: |
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| aaron_sK wrote: | | What's happening to the spoiler-delete hatch, guys? |
I hope they drill a crap load of holes in it so it never again disgraces a 3d gen..  |
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turbo_jimi Member

Joined: 23 Feb 2004 Posts: 1206 Location: Tacoma
1985 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
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Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 10:19 pm Post subject: |
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| aaron_sK wrote: | | What's happening to the spoiler-delete hatch, guys? |
going on the 89 _________________
1985 Z28 Crate 350, Hurst T-5, 3.23s, Flowmaster Under previous set-up: 143.82 rwhp 216.98 lbs. torque @4390 rpms 3/12/11 |
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aaron_sK Member
Joined: 23 Jan 2006 Posts: 8834 Location: Back in beautiful Tacompton
1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
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Posted: Sat May 14, 2011 7:35 am Post subject: |
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I'll take it off your hands and you can put mine on the '89.  |
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RSFreak The other "John"

Joined: 23 Jan 2004 Posts: 2946 Location: Renton
1989 Chevrolet Camaro RS
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Posted: Sat May 14, 2011 11:37 am Post subject: |
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| aaron_sK wrote: | I'll take it off your hands and you can put mine on the '89.  |
You should have just bought the whole car!  _________________ '86 Trans Am - 5.0L TPI - LT1 cam - 700R4 - WS6
'85 Camaro Berlinetta - IROC clone
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aaron_sK Member
Joined: 23 Jan 2006 Posts: 8834 Location: Back in beautiful Tacompton
1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
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Posted: Sat May 14, 2011 12:22 pm Post subject: |
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| I would have if it wasn't a hardtop. |
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chevymad Master B
Joined: 11 Jan 2004 Posts: 5476
1987 Pontiac Formula
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Posted: Sat May 14, 2011 12:40 pm Post subject: |
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| aaron_sK wrote: | | I would have if it wasn't a hardtop. |
Sawzall? |
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