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Forum: Wheels and Tires
05-15-2021, 12:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 791
Posted By The Real Mr.Blu

Re: What wheel spacer size to run/ what brand to get?

I ended up going for 2 1/4 spacers that I bought off ebay. These ones to be specific https://www.ebay.com/itm/322395052427
Forum: Wheels and Tires
05-02-2021, 07:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 791
Posted By The Real Mr.Blu

Re: What wheel spacer size to run/ what brand to get?

Finally ended up getting some tires to throw on the wheels, still need to get the spacers. Just curious if anyone has some personal experience with either 2 inch or 2.25 inch spacers.
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
04-06-2021, 10:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,459
Posted By The Real Mr.Blu

Re: Multiplied parts

For the konis is it $400 for all four corners? If so I'll take them if you still have them.
Forum: Body
02-23-2021, 04:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 623
Posted By The Real Mr.Blu

Re: Am I missing something? - Door Weatherstripping

I do not think there is. This video here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtMsgp3z3sc&ab_channel=1AAuto%3ARepairTips%26SecretsOnlyMechanicsKnow) is for a camaro but it should be identical. The space...
Forum: Interior
02-20-2021, 06:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,381
Posted By The Real Mr.Blu

Re: Swapping from factory 120 mph odometer to 140

Hope you have a speedy recovery! I actually ended up going through with it and swapping the odometer from my old 85 cluster into the new (well not so new) 140 cluster. The only issue I have now is...
Forum: Interior
02-18-2021, 12:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,381
Posted By The Real Mr.Blu

Re: Swapping from factory 120 mph odometer to 140

I'm gonna put it in my car tomorrow hopefully. Looks way cleaner without the metric markings.
Forum: Interior
02-17-2021, 04:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 601
Posted By The Real Mr.Blu

Re: Trouble removing gauge cluster

Ok well at least now I know that I'm not just going crazy. I also realize that if I just googled a bezel that tab would be visible. Regardless, thanks for the help, I'll probably finish up taking my...
Forum: Interior
02-17-2021, 03:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 601
Posted By The Real Mr.Blu

Trouble removing gauge cluster

I can't seem to get the bezel off. The left side is entirely undone however when I tug on it something is till bolted in on the right side of the bezel, does anyone have a diagram or anything?...
Forum: Interior
02-17-2021, 11:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,381
Posted By The Real Mr.Blu

Re: Swapping from factory 120 mph odometer to 140

Thanks! Didn't realize it was missing the km/h until I got home.
Forum: Interior
02-17-2021, 01:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,381
Posted By The Real Mr.Blu

Re: Swapping from factory 120 mph odometer to 140

The 140 I picked up is in fairly decent condition, just needs to be cleaned. The lack of km/h is somewhat cool. The only info I can find is that they produced them in a weird time frame in '86 when...
Forum: Interior
02-17-2021, 01:28 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,381
Posted By The Real Mr.Blu

Re: Swapping from factory 120 mph odometer to 140

Looking at your build thread, I would not doubt it. Your car is unbelievably clean. The car I pulled the speedo out of was an '86 WS6, TPI, in bright red with a black interior when it came out of the...
Forum: Interior
02-17-2021, 01:03 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,381
Posted By The Real Mr.Blu

Re: Swapping from factory 120 mph odometer to 140

By set I assume you mean rolled back? I currently have the 85 mph one and even though my car probably won't see over 100 for a long time, I hate how filled the gauge is by markings. I'm not sure how...
Forum: Interior
02-16-2021, 07:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,381
Posted By The Real Mr.Blu

Re: Swapping from factory 120 mph odometer to 140

Any luck with this? Just got back from the junkyard and scored myself a 140 cluster but I don't want to change the odometer reading.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
02-16-2021, 04:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 791
Posted By The Real Mr.Blu

Re: What wheel spacer size to run/ what brand to get?

Yeah it seems so. Skulte recommend 2.25 inch spacers so I will probably end up ordering a set of those instead of 2 inch ones.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
02-16-2021, 04:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 791
Posted By The Real Mr.Blu

Re: What wheel spacer size to run/ what brand to get?

I've been looking at these. ...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
02-14-2021, 01:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 791
Posted By The Real Mr.Blu

What wheel spacer size to run/ what brand to get?

Hey all, look like I'll be picking up a set of ZR1 wheels this upcoming week. They are 17x9.5 with a 56 mm offset and I'm running them on all 4 corners. I've heard people recommend 2 inch spacers all...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
12-30-2020, 12:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,044
Posted By The Real Mr.Blu

Re: Front and rear seats

That sounds fair to me. I will PM you my phone number. I can come pick them up today if you are available.
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
12-29-2020, 11:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,044
Posted By The Real Mr.Blu

Re: Front and rear seats

Any interest in just selling the driver's side bracket? I'm local.
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
12-21-2020, 07:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 420
Posted By The Real Mr.Blu

Re: Driver Seat Bracket

Thank you I appreciate it.
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
12-20-2020, 08:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 420
Posted By The Real Mr.Blu

Driver Seat Bracket

So I finally got around to seeing why I could move my seat around and this is the reason... anyway, does anyone have an extra one laying around? The first photo is the piece itself and the second is...
Forum: Cooling
12-11-2020, 10:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 622
Posted By The Real Mr.Blu

Re: Calentamiento Transam Firebird 1987 5.0 TPI

Oh I see. If you've done all of those things then I'm not sure what else you could try except for trying to fit a bigger radiator or upgrading to a more "performance oriented" radiator made out of...
Forum: Cooling
12-11-2020, 07:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 622
Posted By The Real Mr.Blu

Re: Calentamiento Transam Firebird 1987 5.0 TPI

122 degrees (50 degrees celsius) fahrenheit is below normal operating range for temperature. Did you mean 222 fahrenheit (105.5 celsius)? I have an '86 Trans Am and it'll get up to ~220 fahrenheit...
Forum: History / Originality
12-08-2020, 11:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 535
Posted By The Real Mr.Blu

Re: <500 mile ‘89 Iroc on BaT

Already at $46K as of today with six days left on he auction. Definitely going to be interesting to see what the final price is.
Forum: Electronics
10-20-2020, 02:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 485
Posted By The Real Mr.Blu

Re: Interior brake light ground

Just wanted to say thank you for your advice. Just got done putting in the new turn signal switch and voila! My brake lights work again! I would have definitely overlooked this if it was not for you...
Forum: Electronics
10-18-2020, 12:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 485
Posted By The Real Mr.Blu

Re: Interior brake light ground

I'm very much hoping this is the issue. Regardless, this connector needs to be replaced as some of the other pins are moving as well and the white wire (which I believe links to the brake light...
Forum: Electronics
10-17-2020, 07:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 485
Posted By The Real Mr.Blu

Re: Interior brake light ground

Went to go mess around with the white wire and the pin just snapped right off the wire. Already have a new turn signal switch to put in so hopefully can get that done soon and we'll see.
Forum: Electronics
10-17-2020, 07:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 485
Posted By The Real Mr.Blu

Re: Interior brake light ground

This was very helpful. Both the TS and hazards work so would you just recommend replacing the turn signal switch? When I looked under my dash yesterday I saw a connector that looks similar to the one...
Forum: Electronics
10-17-2020, 12:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 485
Posted By The Real Mr.Blu

Re: Interior brake light ground

Hmmmm ok. So essentially the problem does not lie within the circuit that leads from the tail light fuse or the turn signal switch but specifically through the wiring for the brake light switch. I...
Forum: Electronics
10-16-2020, 06:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 485
Posted By The Real Mr.Blu

Interior brake light ground

Does anyone know the locations of the interior grounds? Is there one for the brake lights? I'm still trying to get mine to work.
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
10-13-2020, 05:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 812
Posted By The Real Mr.Blu

Re: Kobel/predator bodykit for 82 -90 firebird formula

Completely unrelated but I'm just curious, what wheels are those?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-03-2020, 10:55 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,795
Posted By The Real Mr.Blu

Re: Subframe connectors

So for me the problem was not actually lining up the rear hole, that is easy and I had no issue with that, but rather that my rear control arms would not line up with the hole to put the bolt through...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-02-2020, 08:20 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,795
Posted By The Real Mr.Blu

Re: Subframe connectors

Just for anyone who is still curious about Jegs SFC. I bought a set after seeing this thread, took probably 10 hours in total to do with the help of my dad and brother. The only problems I had during...
Forum: Electronics
09-28-2020, 11:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,075
Posted By The Real Mr.Blu

Re: Rear brake lights don't work but hazards/ turn signals do

Bulb socket turned out good except for one wire which I believe is linked to the TAIL fuse not the STOP/HAZARDS one, brake light switch turned out good, fuse turned out good. There is no break in...
Forum: Electronics
09-28-2020, 07:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,075
Posted By The Real Mr.Blu

Re: Rear brake lights don't work but hazards/ turn signals do

Ok so here is another update incase anyone can help me more. Tested the fuse for the brake lights (STOP HAZ 20A) with a continuity tester and it showed power going through it. Same with the brake...
Forum: Electronics
09-26-2020, 12:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,075
Posted By The Real Mr.Blu

Re: Rear brake lights don't work but hazards/ turn signals do

Also on a side note, previously the brake light on the dash would be on regardless of whether or not I had the emergency brake pulled or not. This seems to have fixed itself at the same time my...
Forum: Electronics
09-26-2020, 12:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,075
Posted By The Real Mr.Blu

Re: Rear brake lights don't work but hazards/ turn signals do

I don't have a 12v test light though I will pick one up tomorrow. The wiring shows that the stop/ hazards go through the same fuse. So fuse, then brake light switch, then bulbs? Could it be due to me...
Forum: Electronics
09-25-2020, 11:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,075
Posted By The Real Mr.Blu

Re: Rear brake lights don't work but hazards/ turn signals do

I have not checked yet. I am going to go try the fuse. How should I proceed after that? I'm pretty clueless when it come to this kind of stuff.
Forum: Electronics
09-25-2020, 11:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,075
Posted By The Real Mr.Blu

Re: Rear brake lights don't work but hazards/ turn signals do

So I replaced my brake light switch, fuse, and one of the bulbs (which looked to be in decent condition) to no avail. I'm going to pull my carpet tomorrow and make sure I didn't drill through a wire...
Forum: Electronics
09-23-2020, 03:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,075
Posted By The Real Mr.Blu

Re: Rear brake lights don't work but hazards/ turn signals do

I saw that in another thread, ordered one to be transferred to our store at work (benefit of working at an auto parts store) incase that is the issue.
Forum: Electronics
09-23-2020, 02:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,075
Posted By The Real Mr.Blu

Re: Rear brake lights don't work but hazards/ turn signals do

I was talking about the brake lights though my third one has never worked. I'll check if that is the issue.
Forum: Electronics
09-22-2020, 02:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,075
Posted By The Real Mr.Blu

Rear brake lights don't work but hazards/ turn signals do

Hey all,

Recently I realized that my brake lights are not working on my '86 trans am. However, the hazard lights as well as the blinkers work, just not the actual brake lights themselves. The only...
Forum: Carburetors
09-09-2020, 10:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 718
Posted By The Real Mr.Blu

Re: Is my carb stock?

Ah ok I see. The kit included a list of carburetors that it is used to service and the carburetor on my car was not listed there. Regardless, I haven't broke the seal on the internal packaging yet so...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-09-2020, 12:14 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,346
Posted By The Real Mr.Blu

Re: Paint color opinion

I too have been thinking about what color to repaint my car in the future and I feel like light blue has the potential to be spectacular. I really like the idea of adding a black hood to contrast it....
Forum: Carburetors
09-08-2020, 06:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 718
Posted By The Real Mr.Blu

Re: Is my carb stock?

My specific carb isn't listed under the applications for the rebuild kit I ordered. Do you think this affects my engine performance in any way?
Forum: Carburetors
09-08-2020, 06:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 718
Posted By The Real Mr.Blu

Is my carb stock?

Finally got around to pulling off the carburetor on my engine only to realize that the rebuild kit I ordered does not work for the carburetor I pulled off. It's a 4bbl quadrajet 17083204 which as far...
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
09-07-2020, 08:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 252
Posted By The Real Mr.Blu

(CA) Looking for an original louvre fastener and nut

Hey all,

My 86 has a louvre from when I bought it and I'm only missing one fastener and nut similar to the one in the images attached. I'm wondering if anyone has any extra ones they'd be willing...
Forum: Northern California
08-12-2020, 12:01 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,170
Posted By The Real Mr.Blu

Re: SMOG legal. 300+ hp, carbed 350 sbc. Can it be done?

I guess also while I'm here I'm considering getting an atomic EFI system, has anyone had any experience with it?
Forum: Northern California
08-11-2020, 11:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,170
Posted By The Real Mr.Blu

SMOG legal. 300+ hp, carbed 350 sbc. Can it be done?

Just curious on what setups other people have. My 86 has a 350 swap and I'd love to get more power out of it.
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
08-03-2020, 11:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,069
Posted By The Real Mr.Blu

Re: One (1) side clip wanted for GM louvers

Just curious if you ever found one, I too am missing only one clip and one of the bolts.
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