1991 Z28 Winter project

[Plantfoam]

Well, I thought I should post some pics while I'm getting started here, so I can have memories and scrapbook and stuff...hehe, just kidding.

Anyhoo....here's my core. It's a 350 out of a whacked '89 Suburban,so it was already built for torque 8)


Blarg! The driver's seat is ripped up! Dog attack or something like that. Maybe I'll get luck and find another one, because I can't find truly matching covers. A new headliner is going in as well.


The paint is sundamaged in spots and peeling in others....typical FL car. That gives me an excuse to repaint I'll probably stay with the royal blue metal flake, and add a touch of pearl.


Other than the seat and the headliner, the interior is in really nice shape.
I recently found a dashpad to replace my cracked one, so I'm excited about that.


Anybody got one of these? It's a 1991 Camaro service manual.....maybe it will come in handy someday 8)

[Plantfoam]

Ok....I haven't decided on any specifics yet, but this is the general plan so far:
-build 383 out of spare 350 block
-rebuild 700R4 to a beefy state
-install weld-in subframe, wonder bar, panhard bar, etc.
-upgrade TPI with mini-ram
-repaint
-interior work

....almost in this order I guess, hehe.

I'll be sure to update as the situation unfolds. I look forward to your creative input.

[JoeliusZ28]

you should so do a 4th gen seat conversion. leather seats like the ones in my car would look soo good in that thing.

my seats:

[KILLERCAM94]

How about you just give me your seats Joel?

[JoeliusZ28]

How about you just give me your seats Joel?

probably the same reason I wouldnt just throw you the keys and title to my car

[shawnc16]

Wow that car is in pretty decent shape! shoulda seen mine! Two words: Stolen Recovery!

[KILLERCAM94]

probably the same reason I wouldnt just throw you the keys and title to my car

But you want to, you are just in denial

[JoeliusZ28]

But you want to, you are just in denial

of course I want to, but I want to keep it for myself even more

[DETROITMUSCLE]

I was gonna say the same thing about the seats. 4th gens will complement it very nicley. Other than that it sounds like you have your time occupied good luck with it all.

[shawnc16]

Check out the RPO codes on the inside of the center console and see what kind of goodies you have on that car. Hopefully you have the G80 or G92 rearend

[Plantfoam]

Ok, so I got kinda bored and looked up almost all of them Hey, it doesn't hurt to know your car.....

Search Results Page
RPO Code Description
AJ3 RESTRAINT SYSTEM, FRT SEAT, INFLATABLE, DRIVER
AM9 SEAT, RR, SPLIT, BACK, FLDG
AR9 SEAT, FRT BKT, EUROPEAN STYLE, PASS A DRIVER RECL
AU3 LOCK CONTROL, SIDE DR, ELEC
A31 WINDOW, POWER OPERATED, SIDE
A90 LOCK CONTROL, RR COMPT LID, REM CONT ELEC RELEASE
B18 ORNAMENTATION, INTR, DELUXE
B34 COVERING, FRT FLOOR MATS CARPETED INSERT
B35 COVERING, REAR, FLOOR MATS CARPETED INSERT
B84 ORNAMENTATION, EXTR MLDG, B0DY SIDE
CC1 ROOF HATCH, REMOVABLE PANELS, GLASS
C49 DEFOGGER, RR WINDOW, ELECTRIC
C60 HVAC SYSTEM, AIR CONDITIONER FRT MAN CONTROLS
DC4 MIRROR I/S, R/V, TILT, DUAL READING LAMPS
D3W GEAR, SPEEDO DRIVEN
D34 MIRROR, VISOR VANITY
D35 MIRROR, OUTSIDE REAR VIEW
D42 SHADE, RR COMPT SECURITY
D8N SENSOR, VEH SPD
D81 SPOILER, RR, AERO WING
E5Z SPEEDOMETER ADAPTER (DELETE)
E9Z SPEEDOMETER KEY (DELETE)
F41 SUSPENSION SYSTEM, FRT, RR, FIRM RIDE, HANDLING
GU2 AXLE REAR, 2.73 RATIO
G80 AXLE POSITRACTION, LIMITED SLIP
IPC TRIM- INTERIOR DESIGN
J41 BRAKE SYSTEM, PWR, FRT DISC, RR DRUM, CAST IRON
K34 CRUISE CONTROL, AUT0MATIC, ELECTRONIC
K68 GENERATOR,105 AMP
LB9 ENGINE, GAS, 8 CYL, 5.0L, TPI, HO
MD8 TRANSMISSION, AUTO 4 SPD, THM 700 R4
MX0 MERCHANDISED, TRANS, AUTO PROVISIONS, O/D
NA5 EMISSION SYSTEM, FEDERAL, TIER O
NP5 STEERING WHEEL, LEATHER WRAPPED
or LEATHER WRAPPED, STEERING WHEEL AND SHIFT KNOB
N65 WHEEL & TIRE,SPARE, SPACE SAVER, STEEL
N96 WHEEL, 16 X 8, CAST ALUMINUM
QMT TIRE ALL, P235/55R16/N BL R/PE ST TL AL2
T96 LAMP, FOG
UB3 CLUSTER, INST, OIL, COOL TEMP, VOLTS, TRIP ODOM, TACH
UN6 RADIO, AM/FM STEREO, SEEK/SCAN, AUTO REV MUSIC
UQ1 RADIO PROVISIONS, FOR STEREO
U79 SPEAKER SYSTEM, 4, DUAL FRT COAX, DUAL EXT RGE PKG
VAN ASSEMBLY PLANT, VAN NUYS, CA
VK3 LICENSE PLATE, FRT MOUNTING PKG
V73 ANTENNA, FIXED
1SC OPTION PACKAGE 03
17P WHEEL COLOR, SILVER (91)
19C TRIM COMBINATION, CLOTH, BLACK (C) (91)
199 SEAT BELT COLOR, BLACK (91)
24Q MOLDING COLOR, BRT BLUE MET {91)
6XU SPRING, COMPUTER SELECTED, FRONT, LEFT HAND
7XU SPRING, COMPUTER SELECTED, FRONT, RIGHT HAND
8NL COMPUTER SELECTED REAR LEFTHAND SPRING
or SPRING, COMPUTER SELECTED, REAR, RIGHT HAND
or SPRING, COMPUTER SELECTED, REAR, LEFT HAND
9NL SPRING, COMPUTER SELECTED, REAR, RIGHT HAND
or COMPUTER SELECTED REAR RIGHTHAND SPRING
98U PRIMARY COLOR, EXTERIOR, ULTRA BLUE MET (91)


So yes, g80 limited slip 8)

[Plantfoam]

I like the look of the 4th gen leather seats...charcoal would probably go good with my interior....what is involved with the conversion process (manual seats) and where should I start shopping?

I take it that 4th gen seats are still available new?

[DETROITMUSCLE]

Look on ebay or other larger forums. Don't know if you can get them new but used will be cheaper and should be able to find soem in great shape.

[JoeliusZ28]

I like the look of the 4th gen leather seats...charcoal would probably go good with my interior....what is involved with the conversion process (manual seats) and where should I start shopping?

I take it that 4th gen seats are still available new?

theyre a direct bolt in unless your switching from non-power to power seats in the conversion. If you upgrade to a power seat you will have to do a bit of fabbing on the electricals.

[Plantfoam]

Well that's good to hear....it definitely expands my options while shopping for seats