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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-14-2010, 07:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,339
Posted By jerodo8008

Re: broken mounting tab

awesome, thanks. like I said I on;ly plan on putting a stock~ish 305 in just so that I can drive it. this winter i'm gonna build up a supercharged 383 and get a new transmission.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-06-2010, 08:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,339
Posted By jerodo8008

broken mounting tab

ok, attached is a picture of a broken mounting tab on the 700r4 tranny out of my 85 ta that came stock with a 305 carb. I plan on having the engine rebuilt in the future, can something like this just...
Forum: Northern Great Plains and Rocky Mountain
06-18-2010, 04:48 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,914
Posted By jerodo8008

Re: Black Hills, South Dakota

Thanks!
and sadly, no i don't. I just graduated a year ago (guess that isn't JUSt graduating) and am just working until I can get the Trans Am going and the heads on my pickup fixed. they BOTH...
Forum: Northern Great Plains and Rocky Mountain
06-16-2010, 10:31 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,914
Posted By jerodo8008

Re: Black Hills, South Dakota

HEY! New 3rd gen owner here! In huron...seems like i;m closer to the middle of the people on this side of the state. I'm glad that there are this many people on here from south dakota. it's amazing!...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-16-2010, 09:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,573
Posted By jerodo8008

700r4 shift problems

ok. this is actually a question about my 88 chevy pickup, BUT it does have a 700r4 like my 3rd gen. so I thought I'd ask it here.

Ok, so before the problem started the pickup ran fine. except for...
Forum: History / Originality
06-07-2010, 10:58 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,395
Posted By jerodo8008

Re: Finally purchased my dream car...thought I'd share some pics

holy ****! That is one CLEAN 3rd gen! It's absolutely beautiful!

Congratulations!
Forum: History / Originality
06-07-2010, 10:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 480
Posted By jerodo8008

Re: Over my head

yeah, sorry bout no pics today. I had chores round the house I had to take care of, the place was turning into a pit. and had to sort out a drama fight between a few friends...why can't everyone like...
Forum: History / Originality
06-06-2010, 10:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 480
Posted By jerodo8008

Over my head

ok, so I bought my 1985 Trans Am may 8th of last month. it needs an engine is all. so I thought it'd be an easy fix.

I've gotta fix my pickup before I can start of the TA and pay off a small debt...
Forum: Body
05-27-2010, 10:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 639
Posted By jerodo8008

Re: New/Reman hood hinges?

yeah, i'm curious myself as well, my hood wobbles really bad when I "try" to open it up.
Forum: Body
05-27-2010, 10:47 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 12,662
Posted By jerodo8008

Re: List of rare/valuable parts of interest to the 3rd gen community?

actually, the stock aluminum 15" rims are what i'm looking for. some nice ones, that can be buffed up and look good. the ones on my car I bought not too long are partially spray painted black and all...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
05-26-2010, 08:50 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,450
Posted By jerodo8008

Re: All 4 of my tires got slashed!

did they ever find the person that did it?
Forum: Wheels and Tires
05-26-2010, 08:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,292
Posted By jerodo8008

Re: my trans am wheels

mkay, I understand now, I thought that the biggest number in the tire measurement, ie. 245, 275, 315, meant the diameter.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
05-26-2010, 08:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,292
Posted By jerodo8008

Re: my trans am wheels

how does changing tires like that effect your spedometer, and how do you fix it so that it still reads properly? I had that problem in my Pickup when I bought it, the PO had too SMALL of tires on...
Forum: Body
05-25-2010, 10:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 810
Posted By jerodo8008

Re: body mod idea....kinda

O.0 MY JAW DROPPED WHEN i REALIZED THAT....

when I get my 85 running I'll have to run over and check it out.

I bought it from a kid there I think he said he's a junior.
blue, with silver gfx....
Forum: Interior
05-25-2010, 09:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 673
Posted By jerodo8008

Re: Ideas for placement of extra gauges

there's differnt trim panels youcan buy for the i believe it's the A-Pillar, that'll be able to accomodate them and still look good.

in my opinion they look good...
Forum: Body
05-25-2010, 09:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 810
Posted By jerodo8008

Re: body mod idea....kinda

are you serious!? that's awesome! do you have pics?
Forum: Body
05-25-2010, 07:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,611
Posted By jerodo8008

Re: 3rd Gen T top compatibility

the ones on my 85 are about kindergarten crayon size...but they don't leak...and I sprayed a hose at em! lol!
Forum: Body
05-25-2010, 07:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 810
Posted By jerodo8008

body mod idea....kinda

ok, it's kind of a body mod, more on an appearance mod. Iunnno how to accurately describe it.

but, I have an idea, I have the hood off of my old would be project car, here's pic....
Forum: Body
05-11-2010, 09:45 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 17,773
Posted By jerodo8008

Re: Need your input, FIREBIRD owners, What kind of hood do you want made for the 'bir

i'd like to see a style of hood like this shown. but with wider/narrower vents.

does anyone know where sells these? mine is crappy and am just curious on if I can find them anywhere else.

Hood...
Forum: Body
05-11-2010, 09:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 621
Posted By jerodo8008

Re: Fiberglass hood questions, Help

my trans am hood kind of pops up at the rear conrers, it it the same problem he's having? or is it something different, btw, it's a steel hood on mine, but I do have a fiberglass one that I will be...
Forum: Body
05-10-2010, 10:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 482
Posted By jerodo8008

Re: new 85 T/A

Awesome thank you very much. I guess I didn't think that double stick tape would hold it on, but now that I think about it, if all the areas are cleaned then the tape put on it should stick very...
Forum: Body
05-09-2010, 10:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 482
Posted By jerodo8008

new 85 T/A

ok, so I bought a blue 1985 T/A w/ T-Tops and silver ground effects. I've got a body kit that i've had for a while that I got with my 82 T/A which is now gone. my question is how do I attach the body...
Forum: Interior
05-05-2010, 09:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,710
Posted By jerodo8008

Re: Camaro vs. Firebird seats

by any chance does anyone know of any good websites to go to to check out prices for 4th gen seats? the ones i keep finding are UBER expensive, like way more then hedberg667 must have paid, about...
Forum: Fabrication
05-03-2010, 11:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 538
Posted By jerodo8008

Re: Price estimates

oh, and I also found my spoiler back as well, it's the style from the 82 as well, what do you guys think that's worht, it's in fair to good condition. $50?
Forum: Fabrication
05-03-2010, 10:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 538
Posted By jerodo8008

Price estimates

ok, I put this in this thread because I thought it was most fitting, I'm new to the forum and am used to other forums having a "general" section. but I love how well organized this website is.

ok,...
Forum: Body
01-24-2010, 01:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,741
Posted By jerodo8008

Re: trans am bumper on camaro

turns out i might not be getting the camaro afterall...sadly...cuz my ex thinks i'm doing stupid crap and i gotta get a lawyer...and i never did a thing...
Forum: Body
01-23-2010, 12:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,741
Posted By jerodo8008

Re: trans am bumper on camaro

*blink*

wow. i didn't know that, like i said before i'm planning on getting the camaro this week, so it was just an idea i had. thank you for the information.
Forum: Body
01-22-2010, 11:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,741
Posted By jerodo8008

Re: trans am bumper on camaro

i don't know, i'm hoping to be buying an 85 here this week, and i wanted to try that out. let's just say that it would fit, do you think it would look like cr@p?
Forum: Body
01-22-2010, 10:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,741
Posted By jerodo8008

trans am bumper on camaro

just an idea i thought of, the bumper from an 82 trans am, put on an 85 camaro. it should all bolt on, what does the rest of the board think? would it look good?
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-22-2010, 09:27 PM
Replies: 505
Views: 35,402
Posted By jerodo8008

Re: Have you named your Cars?

i named mine transy, it actually came from a friend of mine who saw it, really it prolly should be called barney from he!!. cuz the hatchglass and windshield are busted now...dam vandals... ugh...
Forum: Body
07-30-2009, 01:47 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,161
Posted By jerodo8008

Re: Vandalized 82 Trans Am Project

o.o wow...I think I'm taking a roadtrip sometime soon...

thank you VERY much
Forum: Body
07-29-2009, 11:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,161
Posted By jerodo8008

Re: Vandalized 82 Trans Am Project

sweet, I'll have to try that. huron's a pretty small town but i'm sure that there's a few around here
Forum: Body
07-29-2009, 10:50 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,161
Posted By jerodo8008

Re: Vandalized 82 Trans Am Project

I checked craigslist, and I found one thats an 87, here's the link, but that's the only one that I found so far
http://sd.craigslist.org/cto/1261263853.html




I found one for $800, that has...
Forum: Body
07-28-2009, 12:58 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,161
Posted By jerodo8008

Re: Vandalized 82 Trans Am Project

lol, that does bite. but at least you get out of town for a while.


Does anyone know where I could find a parts car at? there's alot of random things missing that it'd be nice to just have a...
Forum: Body
07-28-2009, 04:15 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,161
Posted By jerodo8008

Re: Vandalized 82 Trans Am Project

oh fun! how long will you be in brookings and watertown for?
Forum: Body
07-26-2009, 05:34 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,161
Posted By jerodo8008

Re: Vandalized 82 Trans Am Project

wow...that's horrible...what is this world coming to when no one can keep anything nice outside anymore?
Forum: Body
07-26-2009, 04:41 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,161
Posted By jerodo8008

Re: Vandalized 82 Trans Am Project

oh my god...you had it so many times worse then my little incident...

did you manage to get the glass again and finish the project?
Forum: Body
07-26-2009, 12:03 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,161
Posted By jerodo8008

Re: Vandalized 82 Trans Am Project

oh sweet, what town do you live in? cuz you're prolly the closest one so far that would have it/them. I'm considering having it shipped from a place, but it's risky, i've seen how UPS treats it's...
Forum: Body
07-25-2009, 11:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,161
Posted By jerodo8008

Re: Vandalized 82 Trans Am Project

hour and a half drive, less if you speed, may I ask why you ask that question?
Forum: Body
07-25-2009, 09:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,161
Posted By jerodo8008

Re: Vandalized 82 Trans Am Project

my parents and I are willing to travel to pick up the glass, I'm guessing with a 14 hour drive or so of Huron South Dakota. I will make sure to check out the site, thanks!



get this...and it'll...
Forum: Body
07-25-2009, 09:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,161
Posted By jerodo8008

Re: Vandalized 82 Trans Am Project

all of the glass was actually in pristine condition, they took a sledge hammer to the front 3 times, thus the cloudy look. ouch, entire rear hatch, well that happens sometimes I guess. and Thank you...
Forum: Body
07-25-2009, 08:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,161
Posted By jerodo8008

Re: Vandalized 82 Trans Am Project

Thanks guys, I really appreciate the support.

And I live in huron south dakota, the zip code is 57350 if that helps for a little bit faster location lookup.

KnottyBuoyz, what happened when you...
Forum: Body
07-25-2009, 03:43 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,161
Posted By jerodo8008

Vandalized 82 Trans Am Project

I came across this beauty a month and a half ago, I bought it so dirt cheap it was almost free. it's a 1982 Trans Am, I checked the VIN, it is in fact a T/A and not a Firebird, when I got it it had...
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