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91camaro_rs · Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2009 10:19 am Post subject: GFX removal

so i backed into a rock yesterday scraping a bunch of paint of the rear GFX so now all my GFX have missing paint so i decided to paint all of the GFX and the front and rear bumper....so my question is...how hard is it to remove the GFX and bumpers? is it just bolted on? its gonna save me a lot to bring them the parts then have them take them off

oh yeah i also need to know how to take the mirrors off...those need paint too

JohnnyIROC-Z · Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2009 10:32 am Post subject:

You're in luck. The GFX and Front Bumper are just bolted on. Fairly certain the rear bumper is just bolted on as well. just undo all the fasteners and they'll come off. the RS logo on the rockers are glued in place however.

And the mirrors are just bolted on as well, but you are probably going to have to remove the little black triangles at the front of the door inside to get it out. I'm not entirely sure on that.

Good luck.

91camaro_rs · Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2009 10:36 am Post subject:

thank goodness...i glad there isnt any spot welding....and if i have to i will just bring the car in seperatly to have the mirrors done if its to much of a hastle to get em off

when you say undo the fastners can they be reused? cause i had to fix my friends chin spoiler once and the fastners that it was held on by...it didnt look like they were easy to take off or removable haha

JohnnyIROC-Z · Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2009 3:34 pm Post subject:

Well I had to put a new chin spoiler on my 91 RS as when I bought it the chin spoiler was *gone* I just used some bolts and washers and nuts when I put it on. I *THINK* the rocker panels are screwed into the bottom of the car. Shouldn't be to hard to take them off and put them back on, just get under the side of the car and you should see them right away.

Al Hasse · Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2009 4:13 pm Post subject:

The side GFX are secured under the rocker panel as well as in the door sill. There's also a "rail" in front and behind the door for the GFX to hang on and keeps it secured to the body. The doors have that same rail the whole lenghth of the door for the piece to hang on, once you undo the fasteners on the bottom side, the door trim piece "should" lift up and off. I haven't had the quarter panel pieces off the 92, so I can't help you there, but it should be a matter of just finding the right screws to remove Cool

JohnnyIROC-Z · Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2009 5:10 pm Post subject:

Pretty much, find the right screws. Not a whole lot to it really.

91camaro_rs · Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2009 7:20 pm Post subject:

ok cool thanks guys

JohnnyIROC-Z · Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2009 7:42 pm Post subject:

No problem. Good Luck.

91camaro_rs · Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2009 8:32 pm Post subject:

another question what are the paint codes for 1991?? i know this is a factory color but what code is it?

here is a pic of my car just for reference...i think according to GM its dark red metallic but i not sure...

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u11/tomcatpilot15/S7301478.jpg

JohnnyIROC-Z · Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2009 9:05 pm Post subject:

Can you find your RPO codes? Usually under the center console arm rest or the door then go to thirdgen.org and find the RPO decoders. Should be able to find your paint color from there.

BTW: C9F: Paint Special (DK RED MET)

that's from thirdgen's RPO decoder. If you have problems post your RPO codes and I will decode them for you.

Al Hasse · Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2009 9:19 pm Post subject:

That RPO list might also be found on the cover of the rear storage compartment (that lockable one on the driver side). Paint code is generally on the very bottom, for example, my 89 has BCCC (base coat/clear coat), WA- L8774 U8774 (8774 is the code for GM Bright Red, the L and U are lower and upper for two-tone paint jobs). If you have that RPO sheet, it should be easy to find out.

iansane · Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2009 9:41 pm Post subject:

I have a picture of my car in the exact same place from when I first got it.

91camaro_rs · Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2009 9:41 pm Post subject:

one problem...i have a new console lid and idk if the door stickers are there...but ill check again

JohnnyIROC-Z · Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2009 9:46 pm Post subject:

Like Al, said, check in the rear locking cover (rear drivers side) Or barring there SOMETIMES they are stuck under the carpet which sucks. Other then that you can get your paint matched at a paint shop

91camaro_rs · Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2009 9:49 pm Post subject:

http://www.chevy-camaro.com/chevy-camaro-paint-codes-year.asp?year=1991

idk if that website is right but its something

and what is the rear locking cover?? ill have to check when i get my car back but it would be nice to know where i need to look Laughing

JohnnyIROC-Z · Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2009 9:56 pm Post subject:

Here's something I just found.

1991 Exterior & Interior Colors

Paint/WA Code Exterior Qty Models Interiors

10 / 9567 Arctic White 18,313 Rs-Rsc-Z-Zc Bk-Br-G-R

23 / 9537 Medium Maui Blue 3,873 Rs-Rsc Bk-G

37 / 9238 Dark Bright Teal 22,093 Rs-Rsc Bk-G

41 / 8555 Black 12,801 Rs-Rsc-Z-Zc Bk-Br-G-R

75 / 9540 Brilliant Red 9,784 Rs-Rsc-Z-Zc Bk-Br-G-R

81 / 8774 Bright Red 19,082 Rs-Rsc-Z-Zc BK-G-R

87 / 9536 Gunmetal 3,715 Rs-Rsc BK-G-R

98 / 9591 Ultra Blue 11,038 Rs-Rsc-Z-Zc Bk-Br-G

EDIT:

Interior Codes: 19B = Bk-sc, 19C = Bk-cc, 66B = Br-sc, 66C = Br-cc, 662 = Br-le, 73B = R-sc, 73C = R-cc, 732 = R-le, 82B = G-sc, 82C = G-cc, 822 = G-le

Abbreviations: Bk = Black, Br = Light Brown, cc = custom cloth, G = Gray, le = leather, R = Red, Rs = RS Coupe, Rsc = RS Convertible, sc = standard cloth, Z = Z28 Coupe, Zc = Z28 Convertible.

JohnnyIROC-Z · Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2009 9:58 pm Post subject:

91camaro_rs · Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2009 10:00 pm Post subject:

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Al Hasse · Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2009 10:01 pm Post subject:

In the cargo area, on the driver side in the plastic trim panel. Here's my system under construction, behind the sub, you can see where the locking compartment is.