Got it to the house

"Nibbles" (nibbles)
12/26/2017 at 10:40 • Filed to: None

Now I just have to get it up the driveway. Project Casino Royale was a bust so now I have this:

1993 Camaro Z/28 with the T56. I can rejoin the Manual Master Race now! Needs some things - coolant leak at lower rad hose, paint is horrible, roof panel took a hit from something, dash is cracked to hell and the PO installed a manual fan switch. But it’s my Bitchin’ Camaro. On knockoff Z06 wheels lol

Oh and the hatch is misaligned :\

DISCUSSION (45)

Duck Duck Grey Duck FTMFW! > Nibbles
12/26/2017 at 10:45

Awesome sauce.

BeaterGT > Nibbles
12/26/2017 at 10:53

Hell yeah! I had a 1994 Z/28. It had C5 Z06 wheels, however. Dash pad crack is common, 1993 has “the chip”, and you’ll be thankful for the manual fan switch. These things like to get hot, but they’re quick!

Urambo Tauro > Nibbles
12/26/2017 at 10:54

Not too shabby! Is that that dark green/grey color, or something custom?

Nibbles > BeaterGT
12/26/2017 at 10:55

“The chip”?

And I think I’mma just epoxy the dash back together and cover it with ALCANTARAAAUGHHHHHH

Nibbles > Urambo Tauro
12/26/2017 at 10:59

The ad said green. This looks just gray. But I looked up the paint code WA9926 from the RPO sheet:

PURPLE!

If that’s not what it currently is, it’s what it will be when I’m done with it

BeaterGT > Nibbles
12/26/2017 at 11:02

Yep, 1993 (only) used a ECU chip before moving to OBDI/II style. Just a different way to get TUNED BRUHHHH

random001 > Nibbles
12/26/2017 at 11:05

Damn! Awesome mulletmobile!

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Nibbles
12/26/2017 at 11:07

Looks like your in need of some snow tires

Nothing > Nibbles
12/26/2017 at 11:12

Your rear window wiper has an odd wiping pattern. Looks like fun, though!

Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle > Nibbles
12/26/2017 at 11:26

I recently was thinking how fun one of those could be...

Nibbles > BeaterGT
12/26/2017 at 11:51

Also the reason my speedo reads 90 when I’m going 65 probably

Nibbles > random001
12/26/2017 at 11:51

Thanks!

Nibbles > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
12/26/2017 at 11:52

Yes. Yes I am

Nibbles > Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle
12/26/2017 at 11:52

CHEAP power. Picked this one up for $1700

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Nibbles
12/26/2017 at 12:04

Very nice! I remember driving these in Need For Speed: High Stakes as a kid! :D

Ssfancyfresh > Nibbles
12/26/2017 at 12:12

Hatch is misaligned from the factory. My folks have a Camaro of that gen. I can fit all 4 fingers up to the 3rd knuckle in the gap to the left tail lamp. Can’t get to the 1st knuckle on the right side.

It’s a feature

I have another burner, try to guess it! > Nibbles
12/26/2017 at 12:22

I hope the spark plugs are in good condition!

Nibbles > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
12/26/2017 at 12:29

My first car was an ‘85 V6. I’ve finally come full circle :)

Nibbles > Ssfancyfresh
12/26/2017 at 12:29

It can be corrected IIRC. If it’s anything like the 3rd gens it can be resolved for the most part

Nibbles > I have another burner, try to guess it!
12/26/2017 at 12:30

They’re probably not

I’ve worked on much worse though

Alfalfa > Nibbles
12/26/2017 at 12:32

This reminds me of a work friend I had who was a car guy, and constantly cycled through questionable beaters. With the approach of winter one year he was concerned his Samurai would not do well in the snow due to its lightness, so started looking for a replacement. He ended up with a 90's Z28, all it did in the snow was spin tires. Also reverse had gone out.

BeaterGT > Nibbles
12/26/2017 at 12:43

Could be due to different gears out back. A lot of people like throwing taller gears like 4.10s in. Best of luck with it!

dsigned001 - O.R.C. hunter > Alfalfa
12/26/2017 at 12:47

Wow, I would not trade a samurai for nearly anything in snow.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Nibbles
12/26/2017 at 13:09

Nice wheels tho

Alfalfa > dsigned001 - O.R.C. hunter
12/26/2017 at 13:11

Long story short, he panicked about the snow because he didn’t have very good traction on gravel once. He’s a Florida boy, doesn’t know much about driving in low traction conditions in general.

camaroboy68ss > Nibbles
12/26/2017 at 14:12

get ready for some good busted knuckles and wishing you removed the entire motor for a plug and wire change and upgrade to a 1997 optispark cap, the 93's didn’t vent and would fry themselves.

When I had my 97 Z28 had to drop exhaust, starter, the fans and still had no room to pull plugs.

Nibbles > BeaterGT
12/26/2017 at 15:39

Yeah it’s got 4.10s. Was looking up calibration procedures, decided to just put a garmin in instead.

Nibbles > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
12/26/2017 at 15:40

Thanks breh

Nibbles > camaroboy68ss
12/26/2017 at 15:40

Opti is already on the list.

BeaterGT > Nibbles
12/26/2017 at 15:43

Oh boy, how is the car mechanically? Could be pretty stout if in good shape. I remember my Z scaring me a few times...

Nibbles > BeaterGT
12/26/2017 at 15:55

It’s quite sound. Coolant leak to be fixed when it warms up a tad but other than that (and ABS INOP) it’s quite good.

BeaterGT > Nibbles
12/26/2017 at 16:00

Awesome, can’t wait to hear it.

Nibbles > BeaterGT
12/26/2017 at 16:10

My phone does the sound no justice :(

Gonna have to figure something out on that

BeaterGT > Nibbles
12/26/2017 at 16:13

#V8problems. I had the same problem 6 years ago...now I just use a GoPro and its terrible mic.

camaroboy68ss > Nibbles
12/26/2017 at 18:11

add a water pump as well, best to replace both at the same time since you also have to remove the water pump to pull the opti.

Nibbles > camaroboy68ss
12/26/2017 at 18:24

That’s a given :)

Might just go with a Meziere

shop-teacher > Nibbles
12/26/2017 at 21:55

NP!!!!

dsigned001 - O.R.C. hunter > Alfalfa
12/27/2017 at 02:17

My first experience driving stick was on an acreage in a samurai. We were stupid kids who figured out that we could go almost anywhere with the damn thing, and then started to do things with it we had no business doing with someone else’s (my grandfather’s, who was not well known for being forgiving when people abused his toys) vehicle. I was shocked at the kinds of stuff we went over and through with zero issues. Stupid stuff.

Alfalfa > dsigned001 - O.R.C. hunter
12/27/2017 at 02:26

It was easily the best vehicle he owned while I was in contact with him. Other work friends mocked it for being tiny, shaky, loud, and generally terrifying to ride in from the perspective of a non-car person. But from what I saw that little thing do, it totally lived up to the Samurai hype.

Schaef_Camaero Z/28 > Nibbles
12/27/2017 at 10:55

Looks like Purple Pearl Metallic to me. Great color! ‘93-’94 only I believe.

Nibbles > Schaef_Camaero Z/28
12/27/2017 at 11:15

One of 309 :)

TheLOUDMUSIC- Put it in H! > Nibbles
12/30/2017 at 14:16

Electric water pumps are great upgrades for these engines

TheLOUDMUSIC- Put it in H! > Nibbles
12/30/2017 at 14:16

Electric water pumps are great upgrades for these engines

Nibbles > BeaterGT
12/30/2017 at 14:25

Not only did I decide to keep the manny fanny switch but now it’s properly mounted. Previously it was just snaked into the CD holder (LOL nineties), but there was at one point a blinky LED under the 12v socket. LED cap removed and fan switch installed in its place

Now I just need some stamped metal “Hi/Off/Low” labels

BeaterGT > Nibbles
12/31/2017 at 00:19

Nice McGuyver’in! Also, avoid large puddles.