My 3rd gen IROC Z

[bloodyniceben]

Here is one of the reasons for the depletetion of the worlds rescorces and ozone layer, my Chevrolet Camaro IROC Z 5.7. It is a 1988 model with several rare factory options, and some parts that were special order only. Its not bad bodily, but will be getting a strip down and rebuild soon, as a few localised repairs need to be done to the bodywork, but other than that it is great fun and always puts a smile on your face!





This is it from a feature in Dec 1995 issue of Classic American, thats not me with the nice sunnies in the pic but the previous owner with bad taste that painted the wheels gold.







When it is finished it should look similar to this



Ben

Edited by bloodyniceben on Monday 21st May 08:51

Edited by bloodyniceben on Monday 21st May 08:52

[sayerbloke]

Beautiful car

[BLUETHUNDER]

Very nice.A Z28 IROC was one of the cars i really wanted back in the early 90,s.I always thought that they were a better looking car than the TransAm.Even though they were the same car.I think it was that the front on the Z28 looked better than the TransAm.My brother has recently bought a 3rd gen model.Have a look on the (My brother has just bought)thread in this forum

[bloodyniceben]

Already posted on it

Ben

[GTS Turbo]

i love that looks so damn good!

[chevy-stu]

Very nice and clean, Rare too with 5.7 & leather. Just like they supposed to look, more evil than my old white IROC.

My friend (who posts on here sometimes) has just sold his very clean 92' RS and bought a 86 with 383 stroker engine (like mine ! ), must get him to post some pics.

[BLUETHUNDER]

I do like that.But a question.What happened to the IROC decals?

[zektor]

Always loved IROC-Z's...

[bloodyniceben]

The stripe and iroc decals were gold, those pictures were a while ago, it has silver ones on now and the gold parts of the wheels will be dark grey soon too.



Ben

[qube_TA]

Gotta love 3rd gens, I should sell mine but I don't think I could ever part from it, I still sit there staring at it even after 3 years of ownership (I know I'm a spaz).



Nice looking car you got there!



q.

[sayerbloke]

qube_TA said:

I still sit there staring at it even after 3 years of ownership

When you've got a car as good looking as that, no-one blames you

[Joe Rotax]

If you're going to be rebuilding the car maybe consider adding sub frame connectors if it doesn't already have them. SFCs will tighten up the handling particularly on a t-top car. It should have a steering brace from the factory but if it doesn't then that's another part to consider installing as it improves response and helps prevent the frame from cracking around the steering box area.

Edited by Joe Rotax on Friday 25th May 00:13

[sayerbloke]

Welcome to Pistonheads, Joe.



Nice car

[chevy-stu]

sayerbloke said:

Welcome to Pistonheads, Joe.

Nice car

Welcome Joe. Nice to see an F-body being thrown around the track rather than just dragged...

[bloodyniceben]

Joe Rotax said:

If you're going to be rebuilding the car maybe consider adding sub frame connectors if it doesn't already have them. SFCs will tighten up the handling particularly on a t-top car. It should have a steering brace from the factory but if it doesn't then that's another part to consider installing as it improves response and helps prevent the frame from cracking around the steering box area.

Edited by Joe Rotax on Friday 25th May 00:13

Already on my shopping list mate

It has the chassis brace like you say, it also has the G92 package, and extras like 145 mph speedo, alloy prop etc, which are very rare options, i also have the original build sheet from GM, they charge you $50 to get any archive papers for your car though. I would like to find the original reg number from the dealer that sold it in Florida.



Ben

Edited by bloodyniceben on Saturday 26th May 10:34