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Forum: Firebirds for Sale
09-10-2013, 10:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,280
Posted By jpossibul

Re: 1991 Trans-Am GTA, TPI, WS6, 104K miles

I don't think it is too high, but I do think it will bring about $4000.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-08-2013, 11:39 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 36,276
Posted By jpossibul

Re: How many 3rd Gens have you owned?

Ooops! Make that 3 3rd gens counting the parts car with title I bought 5 years ago. I'd really like to make it 4 and have a 3rd gen daily driver. However, I'd really like to have one Trans Am from...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
05-09-2013, 12:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,769
Posted By jpossibul

Re: 1990 Trans Am GTA for Sale

Is this car still for sale? Or have you sold it?
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-20-2013, 03:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 491
Posted By jpossibul

Sharing A song I wrote about my 3rd Gen TA!

I wrote a song about my 3rd gen Trans Am and had it professionally recorded in Nashville by great friends who do session work!!! Please check out "Rattle Can Black!"...
Forum: Problems / Help / Suggestions / Comments
02-19-2013, 08:07 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 255
Posted By jpossibul

Question for Moderator on Sharing a Trans Am song I wrote

This is a question for a third gen moderator. I wrote a straight up rock and roll song about my third gen Trans Am and had it professionally recorded and produced here in Nashville. I just wanted to...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-27-2012, 11:54 AM
Replies: 505
Views: 35,300
Posted By jpossibul

Re: Have you named your Cars?

Please tell me that 92 RS is Blue!!! Like Martina McBride's eyes!!! I bet that car is SEXY!!!
Forum: Third Gen Nationals '13
06-03-2012, 04:10 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,244
Posted By jpossibul

Re: Trans Am Nationals 2012

I was talking over the event with my brother today - I guess I will be registering for the event this week. I got a lot to do before the event, and probably everything won't be done the way I want it...
Forum: Third Gen Fest '15
05-28-2012, 10:07 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 6,675
Posted By jpossibul

Re: ThirdGen 2012 Pix...

Thanks for posting those pics!! I really enjoyed them!!
Forum: History / Originality
05-22-2012, 03:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,015
Posted By jpossibul

Re: What original colors were available in 1986?

Not sure if you have great paint suppliers like we do here in Middle Tn, but here, they have all that info at the paint store. You tell them what you got, and they can access that info and stir it up...
Forum: Third Gen Nationals '13
04-06-2012, 09:13 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,244
Posted By jpossibul

Re: Trans Am Nationals 2012

Well, I've decided I'm definately going this year to the event!!! Still don't know if I am going to take Munch yet or not, but I got to go see all that pretty paint and and steel!!!
Forum: South East Region
03-18-2012, 08:21 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 389
Posted By jpossibul

Been a GREAT day to drive!!

Just sharing - "Munch" has been in hibernation since October, but today, we had an afternoon of t-top fun and sunshine!! Put in a new flow-matched set of injectors last week, and MAN!!! Does this...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-11-2012, 04:21 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,188
Posted By jpossibul

Re: 85 Iroc broke down had to get towed

It is linked in between the fuel rails underneath the plenum and runners.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-09-2012, 09:32 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,188
Posted By jpossibul

Re: 85 Iroc broke down had to get towed

Well, if you don't have success with that, check out the fuel pressure regulator. Those go out and leak, you can smell gasoline fumes under the hood. Plus, it won't hold enough pressure to the...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-09-2012, 06:42 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 3,324
Posted By jpossibul

Re: How should I invest 1000 dollars in my Camaro?

It really does look like it needs nothing!! But if you HAVE to spend a $1000, I would do it in all of the stuff that may have dry-rotted over the years like a new bushing kit on the chassis or...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
03-04-2012, 06:33 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,339
Posted By jpossibul

Re: 1991 Trans Am L98 GTA For Sale - $6000

I suspect i will be in the market for another one this summer. I'm starting a new job and if the work schedule holds out like it has been there for over two years, I'll have some cash for another 3rd...
Forum: Southern California Area
03-02-2012, 06:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 916
Posted By jpossibul

Re: machine shop

You should be able to find a local "job shop" machine shop. It is not uncommon for walk-in's to bring in projects like that. As long as you know what you want and can tell them (dimension wise.) I...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-01-2012, 09:04 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,469
Posted By jpossibul

Re: Help me name my car?

I couldn't help but chime in here - got a couple, but what really matters is the personality of the car - they are all different. I named mine "Munch" because when i saw a the pair of meats in the...
Forum: Third Gen Nationals '13
02-28-2012, 06:56 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,244
Posted By jpossibul

Re: Trans Am Nationals 2012

At minimum, I want to go check out all the cool birds that weekend!! I don't know right now if I am going to take the car right now - there are several things I want to get done on it first. And then...
Forum: Third Gen Nationals '13
02-18-2012, 06:05 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,244
Posted By jpossibul

Trans Am Nationals 2012

I really hope to make a trip to the TA Nationals in Dayton this summer. It falls right on or around my birthday. Not that "Munch" is going to win any trophies, but it is just bout being a part of the...
Forum: TPI
02-16-2012, 06:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 631
Posted By jpossibul

Re: TPI Harness

I am not for sure but I think they will. For what it is worth, I can tell you a little about the TA's (and they should be the same.) In the schematics of my haynes book, the latest changes were made...
Forum: South East Region
02-15-2012, 07:23 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 14,851
Posted By jpossibul

Re: Tennessee Roll Call

Huntsville is just an hour and a half cruise from here - so yeah!! It counts. Besides, the air doesn't start smelling different till you get to Montgomery. It is then you can almost taste the faint...
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
02-15-2012, 07:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 482
Posted By jpossibul

Re: Firebird console/radio pod wanted

I know what you are looking for - they are hard to find. I just happened to luck up on one one ebay. I looked for a while before I found it for mine. They don't sell them reman at classic industries...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
02-13-2012, 07:58 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 6,645
Posted By jpossibul

Re: Post your "Holy ***T" moments lol

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/picture.php?albumid=6017&pictureid=30485

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/picture.php?albumid=6017&pictureid=30486
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Forum: History / Originality
02-10-2012, 01:12 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 18,410
Posted By jpossibul

Re: mint original third gen cars for sale

Asking price and what a guy gets for it are obviously two different numbers. But this thread got me scratching my head. I previously thought that GM made entirely too many of these third gens for...
Forum: History / Originality
02-10-2012, 08:02 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 18,410
Posted By jpossibul

Re: mint original third gen cars for sale

I saw that black '83 TA online - think it was ebay. If I remember correctly, that asking price is about twice what it went for new back in '83. But it was amazing how incredibly preserved that car...
Forum: Interior
02-08-2012, 10:43 PM
Replies: 381
Views: 20,490
Posted By jpossibul

Re: Everybody has rules for their car..what are yours?

Last time I checked, there is only one steering wheel - and I am the one who has hold of it!!
Forum: Body
02-08-2012, 08:29 PM
Replies: 1,192
Views: 103,439
Posted By jpossibul

Re: Did u have a Thirdgen in highschool?

Yeah, that is kind of funny - probably to someone your age. You weren't even walking or talking when my 3rd gen car rolled off the assembly line in December 84. (not knocking age, just trying to...
Forum: South East Region
02-08-2012, 07:44 PM
Replies: 273
Important/Useful : S.E.Region Members Rides!
Views: 43,734
Posted By jpossibul

Re: S.E.Region Members Rides!

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/picture.php?albumid=483&pictureid=2988

Still learning the forum - this is a classy pic!
Forum: South East Region
02-08-2012, 07:43 PM
Replies: 273
Important/Useful : S.E.Region Members Rides!
Views: 43,734
Posted By jpossibul

Re: S.E.Region Members Rides!

That is a classy pic!
Forum: Body
02-08-2012, 06:43 PM
Replies: 1,192
Views: 103,439
Posted By jpossibul

Re: Did u have a Thirdgen in highschool?

They starred out r-e-d and then n-e-c-k. I guess I know why now.
Forum: Body
02-08-2012, 06:42 PM
Replies: 1,192
Views: 103,439
Posted By jpossibul

Re: Did u have a Thirdgen in highschool?

It could be locality? I don't know. There are still a lot of them around here in ******* USA. It is just hard to find one in great shape. I get a few looks driving down the road on a sunny summer...
Forum: Body
02-08-2012, 06:36 PM
Replies: 1,192
Views: 103,439
Posted By jpossibul

Re: Did u have a Thirdgen in highschool?

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Forum: Body
02-08-2012, 06:35 PM
Replies: 1,192
Views: 103,439
Posted By jpossibul

Re: Did u have a Thirdgen in highschool?

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Forum: Body
02-08-2012, 06:26 PM
Replies: 1,192
Views: 103,439
Posted By jpossibul

Re: Did u have a Thirdgen in highschool?

That's an awesome story! I have a daughter is about to be 20. My son will be 17 in a couple months. The think third gens are the most gutter looking cars and wouldn't have one - believe me, I tried...
Forum: Body
02-08-2012, 05:47 PM
Replies: 1,192
Views: 103,439
Posted By jpossibul

Re: Did u have a Thirdgen in highschool?

Well, I guess you could say I had one of those strict farm boy childhoods. It was crazy. I had money in the bank from working my own tobacco crop since 10 years old but I wasn't allowed to spend it....
Forum: Body
02-08-2012, 11:19 AM
Replies: 1,192
Views: 103,439
Posted By jpossibul

Re: Did u have a Thirdgen in highschool?

No, but I sure wanted one in high school!! I graduated in 88 - the third gens were still too expensive for me when I was in high school. I had a diesel datsun king cab that got like 40 mpg. 0-60 in...
Forum: Electronics
02-08-2012, 09:09 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,579
Posted By jpossibul

Re: Power Windows Real Slow And More..Help Please!

I didn't have to do that. I was able to fish it out. But If I recal correctly, the motors are riveted in the bracketry. You can drill those out. I think I used a dremel. But I did drill them out to...
Forum: Body
02-08-2012, 08:57 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,891
Posted By jpossibul

Re: will a 78 front clip fit a 92?

I don't think that is for me, but I have to say there is no shortage of creativity on here! Can you photoshop a Shaker scoop and Hurst Hatches on that? That is really different. And at least you...
Forum: Electronics
02-08-2012, 08:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,579
Posted By jpossibul

Re: Power Windows Real Slow And More..Help Please!

Yeah, I did too. I also put one in the bracketry when I got it apart so nothing moved and went back in exactly how it came out.
Forum: Electronics
02-08-2012, 08:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,579
Posted By jpossibul

Re: Power Windows Real Slow And More..Help Please!

That is one thing I absolutely LOVE about these cars!!! Parts don't cost anywhere near what they do on newer makes. I put a fuel pump in an 02 blazer that was almost $400. Fuel pump on a 3rd gen is...
Forum: Electronics
02-08-2012, 08:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,579
Posted By jpossibul

Re: Power Windows Real Slow And More..Help Please!

That is about what I paid at O'Reillys. I would also check the new motor as well before you put it in. It don't usually happen, but just because it is new doesn't mean that it is a good part. You...
Forum: Electronics
02-08-2012, 08:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,579
Posted By jpossibul

Re: Power Windows Real Slow And More..Help Please!

I'm not sure about your specific situation, but that is how my power window motors behaved before they finally pooped out and I put new motors in. I checked to make sure they were getting power - and...
Forum: History / Originality
02-07-2012, 06:57 PM
Replies: 1,725
Views: 309,579
Posted By jpossibul

Re: **Project PITA** 86 TA frame up restoration

That's pretty enough to be in a super stock pulling tractor!!! Really - those guys spend boo-koo bucks on custom stuff. That's really nice!
Forum: South East Region
02-01-2012, 05:49 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 14,851
Posted By jpossibul

Re: Tennessee Roll Call

Greenbrier - 20 min northwest of Nashville.
Forum: South East Region
01-31-2012, 12:49 PM
Replies: 273
Important/Useful : S.E.Region Members Rides!
Views: 43,734
Posted By jpossibul

Re: S.E.Region Members Rides!

I'm not a member of the S.E. club, but I was looking last fall for a local TA club around and couldn't find one. Where could I find information on this club?
Forum: South East Region
01-31-2012, 12:48 PM
Replies: 273
Important/Useful : S.E.Region Members Rides!
Views: 43,734
Posted By jpossibul

Re: S.E.Region Members Rides!

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/picture.php?albumid=5325&pictureid=26450
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-30-2012, 02:25 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 8,018
Posted By jpossibul

Re: Why a 305?

I could have missed this reason in a post, but in case it wasn't mentioned, I will go ahead and say it. All that horsepower is not good on the chassis of a t-top car. You put your foot into it enough...
Forum: Fabrication
01-28-2012, 07:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,256
Posted By jpossibul

Re: Anybody ever do this?

Anything can be done, it is just a question of whether or not you got the time, money, and equipment to do it. My brother did a '78 TA that way. It turned out ok. But even if you strip the car down...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-28-2012, 07:17 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 7,290
Posted By jpossibul

Re: Does anyone here use their thirdgen as a daily driver?

No, mine is not a DD. It is primarily a toy. The idea behind mine was to drive it on sunny days with the t-tops out. That is not to say I wouldn't buy another one at some point to be a DD driver. The...
Forum: Miscellaneous Third Gen Items!
01-24-2012, 08:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 504
Posted By jpossibul

Glutt'n for punishment, but interested in feedback

I love my 3rd gen Trans Am!! But I like the 77-78 TA's too. (just not quite as much.) But I have a 78 chassis/body with many parts and like a fool, I think I am gonna begin working on this one too....
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