Cascade Crew

Alphius · Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 5:33 pm Post subject: New member, intro with pics!

Hi, I've been a lurker here for a while, and I figured maybe you guys could help me when I need help, and maybe I could help you out sometime. Anyway, I bought my first car, my Camaro, just a few months ago, and I've liked it more and more ever since I got it, despite it's problems. Lost an alternator, heater core, waterpump, and dash lights within the first month. Now its starting to run better, and everything I do to it makes it better. Very Happy

Well, enough talkin'. On to the pics!

One of the few members with a V6. That's me. A few free mods, mostly stock.

Got a '85 Chevy Truck with a built 355 and TH350 in the family, as well as a '78 Vette with a 350 and 4-speed.

Looking forward to being a member of the community!

Schultzy89GTA · Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 5:46 pm Post subject:

Welcome to the Crew Newbie

!

Thanks for posting up. Is your screen name your actual name?

That is a clean looking Camaro and we have been seeing more and more V6 cars lately - no problem with that. Hang out, have fun and keep an eye out for gatherings so you can meet up with people. We had a great gathering up in the Seattle area in July. Sometimes local folks will decide to have a mini-meet or dinner gathering and such just to hang out.

-Schultzy

Alphius · Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 5:53 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the greets! Nope, my name isn't Alphius. That would be a weird name. It's actually Gabe, I've just been using Alphius as a screen name for forever, so it's easy to remember.

Al Hasse · Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 6:23 pm Post subject:

Alphius · Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 6:36 pm Post subject:

It's an 87. The lack of a wing that year was the option that gave it the top-mounted third-brake light (usually 86 only). It's got the original 2.8, a T-5 (I wouldn't buy one without a stick,) and it runs really smooth and mostly trouble-free. Rolling Eyes

It's in remarkably good condition body and interior wise, with no rust, straight body (small dings) and mostly great interior. Only problem is the seats. I'm looking for some good 4th gen seats, or maybe a seat recovering kit, cause my driver's is ripped.

I'm glad to not be a lurker anymore. Very Happy

Al Hasse · Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 6:43 pm Post subject:

Just bought some 4th gen seats for my 89 from a crewbie, grassrootsgm. Pretty good shape, too. He has a new site up and running and a store in Tacoma (still moving to Tacoma from his home garage). http://www.grassrootsgm.com/ Give him a try, he may have more. 3 or 4 years ago, I had the seats and interior of my 92 redone at an upholstery shop near my house - grand total about $1800 for everything except the carpet.

Dewey316 · Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 6:46 pm Post subject:

Nice to see another blue car!

BTW, Love the Vette!!! I have always had a thing for the C3's. Prettiest fenders ever put on a car. period. (well, ok, 34 fords might win that award, or some of the late 30's coach build cars.)

RSFreak · Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 8:57 pm Post subject:

Welcome aboard! I think I've seen you post on thirdgen.org. Glad to see another V6! Cool

Quasi-Traction · Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 10:38 pm Post subject:

Welcome to the Crew!!

Always good to have another V6 onboard. Pretty soon you guys will need your own seperate section like TGO....

I like the car. Always liked em without spoilers.

wanarunhard · Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2006 12:24 am Post subject: welcome

yes its nice to see another v6 owner like a few of us . i had the same mine is an 86 also i got hold of a hatch with no brake light and put it on there . i think it looks better maybe faster? i hope to god im transplanting my engine right now so we will see .