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Forum: Signature Pictures and PhotoShop Requests
08-20-2014, 04:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,267
Posted By FishinCricket

Interesting, looks like a lot of work...

Interesting, looks like a lot of work...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-20-2014, 08:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 435
Posted By FishinCricket

THIS!! Super hot is usually super crazy so,...

THIS!!

Super hot is usually super crazy so, unless you were just down for a fun ride(which you may have been?), then I'd say get your *** back home and forget that crazy bitch..

Oh, and yeah.. ...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-15-2014, 12:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 504
Posted By FishinCricket

Thank you for that very thorough reply! I had a...

Thank you for that very thorough reply! I had a few days off and took the chance to leave town for a few, but now I am back at it and ready to tackle this issue.. Stay tuned!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-09-2014, 08:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 504
Posted By FishinCricket

Eureka! I'll try that next...

Eureka! I'll try that next...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-09-2014, 08:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 504
Posted By FishinCricket

Sounds about right... So if it doesn't?

Sounds about right... So if it doesn't?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-07-2014, 12:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 504
Posted By FishinCricket

Re: Troubleshooting help: temp gage inop, sometimes

I have further identified the temperature gage is working now that I have cleaned a few components and doublecheck connections, but I also identified a separate issue which is causing the attempts to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-04-2014, 11:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 504
Posted By FishinCricket

Thank you very much for the reply! So check that...

Thank you very much for the reply! So check that wire/connection and go from there?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-04-2014, 03:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 504
Posted By FishinCricket

Troubleshooting help: temp gage inop, sometimes

MY 90 305 TBI temperature gage doesn't work all the time.. But when it does it doesn't always show the temp at 210-220, sometimes it will climb as high as 240-250 while sitting in a drive through or...
Forum: Members Firebirds
04-21-2014, 08:12 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,709
Posted By FishinCricket

Put a few miles on it the other day, just a...

Put a few miles on it the other day, just a pretty smooth old car now that it's got it's new shoes... 275996 Then I let it sit out overnight and it got rained on: 275997 It does have a...
Forum: Members Firebirds
04-17-2014, 04:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,915
Posted By FishinCricket

"Any decent running car is worth $1000" And...

"Any decent running car is worth $1000"

And this isn't just any car, this is an f-body.

My apologies for getting involved in the "discussion" on this here "discussion forum".

Giving it a...
Forum: Members Firebirds
04-17-2014, 07:23 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,915
Posted By FishinCricket

You got through just fine, sugar. You'd already...

You got through just fine, sugar. You'd already wasted SO MUCH of your time, what's another paragraph?

If the OP comes in and thanks you for all your hard work I'll recant my post.. Otherwise I...
Forum: Members Firebirds
04-15-2014, 08:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,915
Posted By FishinCricket

lol, I rest my case...

lol, I rest my case...
Forum: Members Firebirds
04-15-2014, 07:08 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,915
Posted By FishinCricket

So, Linson, your advice to the guy looking at the...

So, Linson, your advice to the guy looking at the $1300 car is to buy one in Seattle? Please, tell me you're joking?

I'm not trying to just pick a fight, but how are your suggestions helping this...
Forum: Members Firebirds
04-07-2014, 11:19 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,709
Posted By FishinCricket

Glad you're enjoying the discussion, I am...

Glad you're enjoying the discussion, I am learning some things, for sure!!



TBI, just an old 305 with a shiny carburetor on top.. :)


I spent a little time yesterday doing some cleaning...
Forum: Members Firebirds
04-05-2014, 07:16 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,709
Posted By FishinCricket

Thanks! Yeah, I have about given myself a cold...

Thanks! Yeah, I have about given myself a cold messing around in the garage so much this winter.. I'm glad spring is here in Missouri... Almost.
Forum: Members Firebirds
03-31-2014, 07:32 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,709
Posted By FishinCricket

Update: weather is just starting to cooperate...

Update: weather is just starting to cooperate around here... All the cars need a good cleaning but it's just been too cold to do it in the driveway.. I got the power window motor installed kinda...
Forum: Body
02-23-2014, 06:59 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 118,791
Posted By FishinCricket

Re: Window motor install.......THE EASY WAY....the tech article is bogus!

Ditto!! Just did my passenger side.. Easy peasy
Forum: Members Firebirds
02-03-2014, 11:20 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,709
Posted By FishinCricket

Thanks for the reply, TTOPS

Thanks for the reply, TTOPS
Forum: Members Firebirds
01-28-2014, 02:01 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,709
Posted By FishinCricket

Yeah, I loosened the bolts that are exposed when...

Yeah, I loosened the bolts that are exposed when the hatch is up but I didn't go through removing the headliner.. Are there bolts under it that are adjustable too?
Forum: Members Firebirds
01-28-2014, 12:04 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,709
Posted By FishinCricket

Just the glass to hinges... I'm not brave enough...

Just the glass to hinges... I'm not brave enough to go in an take the glass out just yet...

Looks like I'm gonna have to work myself up to it though, eh?
Forum: Members Firebirds
01-27-2014, 05:07 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,709
Posted By FishinCricket

Passenger side: 339807...

Passenger side: 339807 (http://s781.photobucket.com/user/FishinCricket/media/projects/1990%20Firebird%20Formula/1FCB500D-3773-4B67-8B52-932B97A2428D_zpstccui90x.jpg.html) Drivers side: 339808...
Forum: Members Firebirds
01-27-2014, 07:07 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,709
Posted By FishinCricket

Rear hatch is closer now but it's definitely the...

Rear hatch is closer now but it's definitely the struts pushing out on it.. Remove the struts and it's aligned almost perfectly!

I'll mess with it more when it's warm again?

Cleaned the...
Forum: Members Firebirds
01-23-2014, 09:44 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,709
Posted By FishinCricket

Re: My 1990 Formula

A tech article or a thread.. Do you know? Or maybe remember the name of the thread? Maybe this one:
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/body/660996-rear-hatch-alignment.html
Forum: Members Firebirds
01-23-2014, 09:38 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,709
Posted By FishinCricket

Re: My 1990 Formula

I'm confused though, I'm going to need to adjust the glass itself?!? :(
Forum: Members Firebirds
01-23-2014, 09:01 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,709
Posted By FishinCricket

Re: My 1990 Formula

Right on, searching for it now...

Lol, found it! A tech article, which is why I couldn't find it wit de search...

https://www.thirdgen.org/hatchalign
Forum: Members Firebirds
01-22-2014, 09:05 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,709
Posted By FishinCricket

Luckily the assembly I found online just hooked...

Luckily the assembly I found online just hooked right up so I'm good to go and spent a minimal amount.. Plus I've got a couple of extra motors and an extra housing and relay and such! :parts_box:
...
Forum: Members Firebirds
01-22-2014, 05:40 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,709
Posted By FishinCricket

Correction, wire hanger wrapped around the...

Correction, wire hanger wrapped around the plastic motor housing.. Lol, there is no motor present.. I repeat, no motor to be found! lol

No wonder the damn thing looked funny.. The plastic...
Forum: Members Firebirds
01-20-2014, 06:11 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,709
Posted By FishinCricket

Did ya notice the piece of coat hanger wrapped...

Did ya notice the piece of coat hanger wrapped around the motor?
Forum: Members Firebirds
01-19-2014, 08:56 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,709
Posted By FishinCricket

My current situation: 340065...

My current situation:
340065 (http://s781.photobucket.com/user/FishinCricket/media/projects/1990%20Firebird%20Formula/039F4204-642B-4D4C-BDE4-090C69C77242_zpsvzqjk9pe.jpg.html)
340066...
Forum: Members Firebirds
01-19-2014, 08:39 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,709
Posted By FishinCricket

Is the motor for my power hatch on my 90 model...

Is the motor for my power hatch on my 90 model the same as the 82-92 models?

http://springfield.craigslist.org/pts/4294522078.html

Seems like a decent deal, eh?
Forum: Mid-West Region
01-17-2014, 09:43 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,698
Posted By FishinCricket

lol

lol
Forum: Members Firebirds
01-15-2014, 10:17 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,709
Posted By FishinCricket

Uhm, yeah... I know. That's what I have been...

Uhm, yeah... I know. That's what I have been working on all damn evening! lol Seriously though, thanks for noticing. Here's where I'm at now: 340170...
Forum: Members Firebirds
01-15-2014, 06:47 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,709
Posted By FishinCricket

In just joking of course, I would never... ...

In just joking of course, I would never...
:SHUDDERS:
Forum: Members Firebirds
01-15-2014, 06:46 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,709
Posted By FishinCricket

Right on, thanks for the warm welcome! These...

Right on, thanks for the warm welcome! These headlights are gonna be a pain to get right.. But I'm committed!

Oh and yeah, the detailing.. I walked around cars for years just as blind as a bat!...
Forum: Members Firebirds
01-15-2014, 08:57 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,709
Posted By FishinCricket

Got some work done last night, got a long way to...

Got some work done last night, got a long way to go though... Buckets are back in: 340185...
Forum: Members Firebirds
01-14-2014, 08:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,915
Posted By FishinCricket

Looks decent.. You aren't too far from me, I'm...

Looks decent.. You aren't too far from me, I'm down in Lebanon.. I just rebuilt the headlight motors on mine, I'm re-installing tonight.

Good luck with your purchase, I'm sure as long as the...
Forum: Members Firebirds
01-13-2014, 11:49 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,709
Posted By FishinCricket

Update: Got this much done, the assembly I...

Update:

Got this much done, the assembly I received was exactly what I needed and after swapping out a few parts I was in business!
Forum: Members Firebirds
01-13-2014, 07:56 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,709
Posted By FishinCricket

Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Mid-West Region
01-12-2014, 10:55 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,698
Posted By FishinCricket

Re: What.... Wait WHAT????

Wow
Forum: Members Firebirds
01-12-2014, 09:15 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,709
Posted By FishinCricket

Thanks, I was curious about that.. Should...

Thanks, I was curious about that..

Should have the remainder of my headlight parts in tomorrow, I'm excited to get it put back together and start on the hatch or the passenger door or...
Forum: Members Firebirds
01-11-2014, 11:39 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,709
Posted By FishinCricket

Hey, isn't there supposed to be some type of...

Hey, isn't there supposed to be some type of honeycomb grille insert in this spot on the hood scoop?!?
Forum: Members Firebirds
01-11-2014, 09:37 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,709
Posted By FishinCricket

Thanks, I did see the option for a better gear...

Thanks, I did see the option for a better gear like the anodized one you linked but I have found through my research that the gears rarely go... even on your link it states:

"NOTE: Gear failures...
Forum: Members Firebirds
01-10-2014, 08:34 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,709
Posted By FishinCricket

So I received my headlight repair kit, that's...

So I received my headlight repair kit, that's what I get for buying off of eBay.. I thought I was getting the whole tube of grease. lol

Anyway.. Should have the other components by Monday,...
Forum: Members Firebirds
01-10-2014, 10:02 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,709
Posted By FishinCricket

Yessir, it is!! The good news is that my better...

Yessir, it is!! The good news is that my better half can't complain, she's got the newer one that is WAY faster... (Which will TOTALLY be a parts/LS1Swap car for me when I find her that 2002 6speed...
Forum: Members Firebirds
01-09-2014, 05:01 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,709
Posted By FishinCricket

Ah, thanks.. Spose that will be my next expense!...

Ah, thanks.. Spose that will be my next expense! :)
Forum: Interior
01-09-2014, 03:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,771
Posted By FishinCricket

Ah, thanks, it's as I suspected...

Ah, thanks, it's as I suspected...
Forum: Members Firebirds
01-08-2014, 11:17 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,709
Posted By FishinCricket

Thanks for the reply! It was my suspicion that...

Thanks for the reply! It was my suspicion that there were some teeth broken off of a gear somewhere.. So is there a way I can be positive of whether or not it's the regulator or the motor that...
Forum: Interior
01-08-2014, 09:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,771
Posted By FishinCricket

Re: Power Window Regulator?

Yeah, I'm having a similar issue.. My window will roll down three inches or so, but when it gets all the way up or all the way down (3 inches) it makes an awful popping sound:...
Forum: Members Firebirds
01-08-2014, 09:07 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,709
Posted By FishinCricket

http://s781.photobucket.com/user/FishinCricket/med...

http://s781.photobucket.com/user/FishinCricket/media/projects/1990%20Firebird%20Formula/BADCBB3A-D3C9-4051-B25F-9BD6A1CA13E2_zpsxtgd4unq.mp4.html
The sound the window makes when you attempt to roll...
Forum: Body
01-08-2014, 08:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 724
Posted By FishinCricket

That's kinda what I had anticipated, but ice...

That's kinda what I had anticipated, but ice already got the new parts ordered.. Oh well, I'll keep the old one just in case, I guess...
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