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3rd gens with V8's aren't terribly common in bone yards though, they seem to get picked clean overnight. Everyone wants Camaro parts for some reason (???). Is there a reason why we can't use a trucks accessory system? V8 half tons are far more common...

You are exactly right. I swapped to the CS144 on my 1982 Trans-am. I got the alternator, along with the plug from the wreckers ($50). I just spliced in the new plug. I also manually added in a resistor (can't remember how many ohms at the moment). You're right, it's due to the idiot light for...

I would highly recommend running new lines, on whichever side of the car is easiest/closer to the engine. Run a 1/2" supply, and a 3/8" return, and use a return style mechanical pump. Ensure your lines are far enough from the exhaust that you won't have vapor lock problems. **IF** you end up...

I'd like to know this as well. But a factory tach is $200 from Dixie, maybe a cheaper aftermarket one (that drops into the gauge cluster) would be an option for me...

Yea, got a hammer. I can just support the door with some rope from my hoist and knock off the pin, and replace? What's the tool, a chisel??

Don't have an air compressor, or an air gun. Is my easiest bet then removing the door, such that I can "re-pin" the hinge on my work bench, using my vice, angle grinder, etc etc?

Ok, going to do this now. Is the best way to go about doing this: - Use an engine crane to hold door up - Unbolt hinges from body of car. - Move door outwards slightly - Remove hinges from car door. - Cut off and remove pins, replace pins - Bolt new hinge back on door - Bolt hinge (door...

Just cleaning up my door rattles now. I didn't see that white clip on mine, and i'm working with a 1985 Helm manual too. Where would I find this on my window?? Anyone have a picture showing it in place?

Thanks! According to the picture that I linked to, it showed screws as well, so i'm a bit leery. I suppose i'll give it a shot and buy it online. -J

Can someone please just confirm if I can use a '86 year style on my '85? and have it fit in right? ie - are you guys SURE the later year style will bolt into my '85 correctly? Thanks

Would this work? http://www.dixiemontecarlodepot.com/78- ... s/s15.html ie is the bolt pattern right so it drops in and screws in right? Thanks

aww crap. So what year of cars can I steal the trim plate from? ie, can I get it from something that isn't a Monte Carlo, since those seem to be rare like hens teeth in boneyards here. I guess it's either that, or using my die grinder and sharpie and hoping for the best eh?

ok guys, bought a kit just like that, and shoe horned it in there. Apparently covered all GM's in my date range, but when I opened the box, 86-88 Monte, but not the '85... Oh well, did it up for an '85, and now i'm stymied. I've attached a picture of this sitting in the spot, however the brown...

Ok, thanks guys. I'm intimately familiar with those kits, from my other mid '80's GM's that i've owned. I now realize the obvious (that I had forgotten before) - The old tape deck will be removed, kit (as pictured) installed, and cd player installed. New trim kit will be IN FRONT OF existing...

If using a single DIN (or 1.5 DIN), I trust there exists a single panel that would cover the entire area then?

Hey guys; I noticed these cars have a very large trim panel around the tape deck area (1985 Monte Carlo non SS). It's that classy plastic wood. I'm wondering, if I get a cd player, does the aftermarket have a basic trim panel to cover the entire area smoothly, or can I/do I have to, use a...

Well, it's hard to close (slammy time eh?). I'll try new pins first and go from there. Thanks

Hey guys; As an owner of an '82 Trans-am, i'm familiar with GM heavy 2 door cars from the '80s. So is the cure similar to the trans-am? ie, Can I just buy a "HELP" brand door pin(s) kit and install the pin and bushings ($10 or whatever) and be cured and happy? Or am I stuck buying new...

Thanks for all the help guys! axisg - Thanks for the links. Looks like Dixies or whatever it is has a repo gauge cluster for these cars (can't get that for a Camaro, just so you guys know...) But it's $900 !?? hahah, going to have to skip that one. I might fab one up, which is common on...

Thanks AxisG. The 350C isn't one i'm familiar with. Is that just a TH350 with a pneumatically controlled lockup, or is it a totally different animal? Or is an electronic lockup? Yep, I am Canadian - i'm in Calgary AB. ok, well if anyone knows of a place to buy a drop in cluster replacement...