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Forum: V6
09-23-2021, 09:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 729
Posted By 86_b1Rd

Re: V8 Radiator swap with a V6

What about the Automatic Transmission lines. My 2.8 V6 trans lines are on the passenger side.
Forum: V6
09-23-2021, 09:36 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 12,705
Posted By 86_b1Rd

Re: How many V6 owners are there on this board?

My 86 Firebird is a 2.8L V6. I've owned it since new. Getting hard to find some parts like an OEM style radiator with the fill neck on the drivers side. Any leads?...
Forum: Convertibles
09-23-2021, 09:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,464
Posted By 86_b1Rd

Re: V6 verts?

My 86 firebird is a 2.8L multiport V6. Anyone know why the V6 and V8 radiators are opposite each other. The V6 filler neck is on the drivers side. I'm having a hard time finding an OEM style...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-26-2017, 07:46 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 47,143
Posted By 86_b1Rd

Re: FIREBIRD HEADLIGHT MOTOR REPAIR KIT Real?

I am the original owner of an 86 Firebird. Headlights still work, but both buckets drop too low when off. Is this also fixed with a headlight repair kit.
I need to get this corrected before sending...
Forum: North East Region
03-08-2016, 07:48 PM
Replies: 684
Views: 42,044
Posted By 86_b1Rd

Re: Anyone in Massachusetts?

70 degrees in March. Are you kidding? I'm driving the 'bird to work. Watch out 495!
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Forum: History / Originality
03-08-2016, 07:39 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 12,449
Posted By 86_b1Rd

Re: WHEN THEY WERE NEW

Thanks for the great photos.

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/492x255/80-firebird_march_1986_0547c618ecd063409dc9a8b05b04b04a30d787a8.jpg
Forum: History / Originality
03-08-2016, 07:18 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 7,551
Posted By 86_b1Rd

Re: Your "Vintage" F body Pictures

First pic is new in 1986. Base Firebird with T-Tops. Second pic 1989 with Cragar gold center wheels in 1989. Ran a supertrap muffler around then too. Still have the car 30 years later.
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Forum: Members Camaros
06-30-2011, 11:49 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,111
Posted By 86_b1Rd

Re: How Long Have You?

Original owner of a '86 Firebird w/ T-roofs. Just starting to go through it now. It's not easy to keep a car for 25 years. Going back to stock. Glad my wife encouraged me to hang onto it.
Forum: Members Firebirds
01-26-2011, 01:34 PM
Replies: 2,488
Views: 362,472
Posted By 86_b1Rd

Re: Post your firebird pics

I like the seats. What brand are they?
Forum: History / Originality
08-26-2010, 03:22 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 9,517
Posted By 86_b1Rd

Re: When did you guys first get in to Third Gens?

I was into cars since I was a little kid. I still have my Matchbox collection of the well worn variety.
I was not aware of what “muscle car” meant growing up in the 60’s and 70’s but I have vivid...
Forum: History / Originality
08-26-2010, 02:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,291
Posted By 86_b1Rd

Re: RPO Codes

I had 2 out of 3 on my '86 Firebird RPO list.
RPODESCRIPTIONNODASSEMBLY PLANT, NORWOOD, OHIOWS1Firebird Performance Value Package #1
Forum: Body
11-03-2009, 11:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,154
Posted By 86_b1Rd

Re: Filler Door Lock - RPO N09

SOMEONE must know the answer to this question. Where can I get a replacement fuel filler lock for RPO code N09?
Are the T-top locks the same? I see these on ebay from time to time.
The rear cargo...
Forum: Body
09-24-2009, 11:50 AM
Replies: 1,192
Views: 103,391
Posted By 86_b1Rd

Re: Did u have a Thirdgen in highschool?

Thirdgen's weren't born yet when I was in HS :D
My first car was a '66 impala 2dr fstbk, 283 4bbl Powerglide duals, A/C.
Forum: Body
09-22-2009, 11:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,154
Posted By 86_b1Rd

Filler Door Lock - Same as T-Top lock?

Is the Filler Door Lock the same as the T-Top locks? I tried the rear compartment lock and that's different. I'm having a hard time finding a replacement. Any ideas?
RPO CODE: N09: LOCK CONTROL,...
Forum: V6
09-03-2009, 06:58 PM
Replies: 386
Views: 82,611
Posted By 86_b1Rd

Re: The best mufflers for V6 !!!!!

I had a short Supertrapp on my 2.8L firebird for a few years. That was back in the late 80's but it had the deepest V8 sound around at the time. I never got sick of it but went back to stock after...
Forum: V6
09-03-2009, 06:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 715
Posted By 86_b1Rd

Re: 86 2.8 to 89 2.8

Not sure if all that swapping is necessary. I am the original owner of an 86 Firebird 2.8L multiport and replaced a bad motor at 60K miles with a 20K mile motor from either an 87 or 88. Aside from...
Forum: North East Region
08-28-2009, 03:31 PM
Replies: 684
Views: 42,044
Posted By 86_b1Rd

Re: Anyone in Massachusetts?

New Bedford... Now I'm craving a linguica pizza again!! (Cafe Roma)
Dot Rat moved to Carver (Old Colony '79) now in Leominster.
Tried the snow thing the first year with GoodYear M&S 150 mph snow...
Forum: Body
08-27-2009, 12:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 855
Posted By 86_b1Rd

Re: trying to figure out decals on 85 trans am

I see this post is a year old. How have the decals held up?
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