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Forum: Members Firebirds
08-12-2023, 01:07 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 746
Posted By 90 GTA Black

Re: Dads car is back baby. 87 GTA 5.7 SLP 36k miles

Congrats! Looks like a nice car and well kept! Love the hard top!
Forum: History / Originality
08-12-2023, 01:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 390
Posted By 90 GTA Black

Re: POLL Restoring IROC Z VERT for resale, Add subframe connectors? Yes/No.

I voted no as it’s a resale. Would it make a better car? Yes, for sure but I wouldn’t buy one where they have been added without a hefty discount. Mods are personal choice so safest to stick to...
Forum: History / Originality
08-09-2023, 12:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 640
Posted By 90 GTA Black

Re: RPO code decal sizes are inside

Is anyone reproducing these?
Forum: History / Originality
08-09-2023, 12:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 644
Posted By 90 GTA Black

Re: Firebird hoard up for auction

Some cars brought stupid prices notably the 70-73 Trans Ams and 80/81 Indy and Nascar Trans Ams while others went for ok prices. For example, the rusty non running 70 TA went for 35k plus 9% while a...
Forum: History / Originality
07-26-2023, 07:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 761
Posted By 90 GTA Black

Re: ONE INCH SIDEWALL

Even race cars don’t have the stupid short side walls but manufacturers keep pushing them and bigger rims. I hate how limited the choices are for our cars.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-11-2023, 04:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,139
Posted By 90 GTA Black

Re: Anybody ever find their old Camaro?

Thanks! It was truly exhilarating. One of my best car days ever. It had snowed three feet just as the ad went up and the road was closed. I was the only one willing to hike in to see it as I was sure...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-10-2023, 10:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,139
Posted By 90 GTA Black

Re: Anybody ever find their old Camaro?

I found my 84 Trans Am HO after 35 years. I was still in school but couldn’t resist ordering a brand new 84 with all the good options - HO, 5 speed 3:73 discs, rear louvres, top of the line stereo,...
Forum: History / Originality
07-04-2023, 08:55 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,396
Posted By 90 GTA Black

Re: 82 Firebird w/Iron Duke

Did it sell? Just chiming in to say that whoever buys (bought?) this car needs to live where there are no hills. A guy in High School had one in 1984 and it could barely make it up the hills we have...
Forum: History / Originality
06-12-2023, 10:12 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,951
Posted By 90 GTA Black

Re: 91 GTA R6P Verified

Do a quick search and they should pop up for the year of your car. I can never rememwhat they all stand for but the info is readily available.
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
05-22-2023, 11:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 489
Posted By 90 GTA Black

Re: T/A Firebird Low rise OE spoilers

Any pictures?
Forum: History / Originality
05-06-2023, 05:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 797
Posted By 90 GTA Black

Re: Original gas cap question.

I used a baffled tank from a 91 on my 84 TA. ALL 90-92 tanks have the 1Le baffles. Just need to find someone parting one out.
Forum: History / Originality
04-08-2023, 07:17 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,718
Posted By 90 GTA Black

Re: How much to offer - 87 TA

Respectfully, he’s already tried that, although waiting did drop the price by $1500.
Forum: History / Originality
04-07-2023, 10:24 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,718
Posted By 90 GTA Black

Re: How much to offer - 87 TA

I’d buy it for 2k if it was a project I had to have. Hard to overpay when there has to be at least 2k in parts there if it turns out to be too rusty.
Forum: History / Originality
04-07-2023, 10:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 786
Posted By 90 GTA Black

Re: 1982 TA Busch Clash Pace Car goes for $5,500 at Mecum Kissimmee

This car was a steal! With it being a Pace Car and loaded with options I’m wondering if it had the aluminum hood.
Forum: History / Originality
06-10-2017, 08:58 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,544
Posted By 90 GTA Black

Re: Brand New In The Box HO Aircleaner. Get Your Wallet Out!

So no ram air through the cowl on the 83/84 HO's??
Forum: History / Originality
06-10-2017, 03:27 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,544
Posted By 90 GTA Black

Re: Brand New In The Box HO Aircleaner. Get Your Wallet Out!

Do you have a picture of the 84 set up?
Forum: History / Originality
06-10-2017, 02:46 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,544
Posted By 90 GTA Black

Re: Brand New In The Box HO Aircleaner. Get Your Wallet Out!

It states 82 to 86 but weren't these only used 85/86? The 83 /84 HO's had the single outlet with Ram Air.
Forum: History / Originality
06-10-2017, 02:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 700
Posted By 90 GTA Black

Re: 86 HO L69

Don't know about how many made it to the street but $1800 seems like a bargain for a decent car.
Forum: Firebirds Wanted
03-29-2017, 10:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,416
Posted By 90 GTA Black

Re: WTB 1984 HO 5 Speed

Sounds nice. Holding out for a 5 speed.
Forum: Firebirds Wanted
03-29-2017, 10:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,416
Posted By 90 GTA Black

Re: WTB 1984 HO 5 Speed

Willing to travel. I'm on the West Coast so closest to home would be ideal.
Forum: Firebirds Wanted
03-29-2017, 05:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,416
Posted By 90 GTA Black

WTB 1984 HO 5 Speed

Looking for a 1984 Trans AM HO 5 Speed car.
Project ok but must be complete - I'm not looking for a shell that's been parted. Rust is OK as I'm a welder but must be priced accordingly.

My plan...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
03-28-2017, 03:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,548
Posted By 90 GTA Black

Re: 1991 GTA TRANS AM HARDTOP 5 SPEED

I'm West coast so shipping puts me out otherwise I would buy it immediately. Hard tops are so hard to find, pun intended.
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
03-28-2017, 03:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,887
Posted By 90 GTA Black

Re: 1990 Pontiac Trans AM GTA

Where is the car located. Do you still have the original black leather front seats and the side skirts?
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
03-28-2017, 03:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,548
Posted By 90 GTA Black

Re: 1991 GTA TRANS AM HARDTOP 5 SPEED

They made very few black 5 speeds in 91 and very rare without T-tops - maybe only a couple made.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
02-17-2017, 10:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,014
Posted By 90 GTA Black

Re: JG1 ALUMINUM DRIVESHAFT

I'll take it if still available.
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
02-17-2017, 10:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,383
Posted By 90 GTA Black

Re: (AL) SOLD 1984 Y84 5-speed L69 HO Project, camel tan interior

Do you still have the engine and fly wheel?
Forum: History / Originality
02-15-2017, 07:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 526
Posted By 90 GTA Black

Re: Buying a 1984 TA

Thanks, just wanted to be sure. I've read that G is L69 HO which is really the one I want. I ordered a red 5 speed HO back in 84 when I was a student. I optioned it up pretty good and unfortunately...
Forum: History / Originality
02-15-2017, 06:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 526
Posted By 90 GTA Black

Buying a 1984 TA

I'm looking at buying a 1984 Trans Am tomorrow. The seller told me the VIN is 1G2AW87G4EL252XXX. It's black with a 350/turbo 400 swap, supposed to be fast and the pics didn't show any rust (a big...
Forum: History / Originality
02-15-2017, 05:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,896
Posted By 90 GTA Black

Re: 1991 Firebird with Trans Am Appearance Package

It has appeal - The green paint is a big draw for me. Kind of like a 73 Brewster Green TA. The 49K is pretty low and I'm sure the seller will negotiate after a month on the market.
Can't hurt to...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
08-25-2016, 02:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,333
Posted By 90 GTA Black

Re: 1983 Mecham MSE Firebird Transam for sale

Interior pics?
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
02-10-2016, 10:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 464
Posted By 90 GTA Black

Re: WANTED Camaro 5 Speed shift plate.

One like this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281920320032?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
02-10-2016, 03:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,657
Posted By 90 GTA Black

Re: 1991 Trans AM 1LE ROLLING Chassis

Price?
Forum: History / Originality
02-10-2016, 02:03 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,796
Posted By 90 GTA Black

Re: Whats the value of a 91 GTA Trans am with low miles

Yes, all three have N10. Could another trigger for a higher speedo?
Forum: History / Originality
02-10-2016, 01:26 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,796
Posted By 90 GTA Black

Re: Whats the value of a 91 GTA Trans am with low miles

I checked my 90 - it has the 140/220 speedo as well.
Forum: History / Originality
02-09-2016, 01:29 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,796
Posted By 90 GTA Black

Re: Whats the value of a 91 GTA Trans am with low miles

I wonder if any other Z49 owners can confirm this.

Are those ratings with N10?
Forum: History / Originality
02-09-2016, 12:41 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,796
Posted By 90 GTA Black

Re: Whats the value of a 91 GTA Trans am with low miles

Both of my 91's are 5.0/ 5 speed. Maybe the 5 speed kicked in the higher speedo?
Forum: History / Originality
02-09-2016, 11:55 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,796
Posted By 90 GTA Black

Re: Whats the value of a 91 GTA Trans am with low miles

Something didn't look right about the speedo so I checked both my 91 GTA's which are also Z49 (Canadian models) and they both have the 140mph/220kmh speedo. I'm not saying the speedo has been changed...
Forum: History / Originality
07-20-2015, 12:41 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,070
Posted By 90 GTA Black

Re: Spare Tire Spacer

Include the larger AL inflatable spares for PBR brakes in that group. From reports above the spacer won't even fit if you try to put one in. I've had three of these cars - all without the spacer....
Forum: History / Originality
07-19-2015, 11:24 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,070
Posted By 90 GTA Black

Re: Spare Tire Spacer

So it looks like N64 codes for two types of Aluminium spare. The smaller spoked Al spare needs the spacer, the larger AL spare does not use it.
Forum: History / Originality
07-13-2015, 06:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,070
Posted By 90 GTA Black

Re: Spare Tire Spacer

So it's looking like N65 uses the spacer and N64 does not which makes sense due to the larger diameter spare with N64.
Forum: History / Originality
07-13-2015, 12:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,070
Posted By 90 GTA Black

Re: Spare Tire Spacer

What is your RPO code?
The ones without the pad that I've seen are N64.
Forum: History / Originality
07-11-2015, 04:10 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 11,533
Posted By 90 GTA Black

Re: 1LE Pricing or Value?

Yeah, I still can't believe it. The parts went on his pride and joy - a base 89 Camaro.
Forum: History / Originality
07-11-2015, 04:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,528
Posted By 90 GTA Black

Re: Anyone recently ordered a PHS kit for a third gen?

I just received my PHS a couple weeks ago. They advertised 64-74 Lemans/GTO and 67 to 79 Firebird/Trans Am. I'm not sure if this is because I ordered PHS for a 75 TA but I wondered why no 80/81.
To...
Forum: History / Originality
07-11-2015, 01:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,675
Posted By 90 GTA Black

Re: which to build an which to scrap? 1991 firebird v8/5sp or formula and 92 trans am

I was looking at that listing as well. For $350, it's a good parts car. It would already be in my yard except that my yard would then be up for sale when my wife moved out.

It really comes down to...
Forum: History / Originality
07-11-2015, 01:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,528
Posted By 90 GTA Black

Re: Anyone recently ordered a PHS kit for a third gen?

I just received my PHS for a 75 Trans Am. It was a very thin envelope with options listed but no info on the dealer. There was a letter inside explaining that some records are not complete as the...
Forum: History / Originality
07-11-2015, 01:07 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 11,533
Posted By 90 GTA Black

Re: 1LE Pricing or Value?

There was a blue 1990 Trans Am with T Tops and 5 speed + 1le. I couldn't buy it at the time but the seller wanted $6500. By the time I came up with the garage space, the seller had already parted the...
Forum: History / Originality
07-11-2015, 12:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,070
Posted By 90 GTA Black

Re: Spare Tire Spacer

My experience is that the cars that came with the large 1le rear discs did not have this piece. Instead they had a square pad of tar like material. The spare was larger to fit over the larger 12"...
Forum: History / Originality
06-30-2015, 02:03 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,398
Posted By 90 GTA Black

Re: Need advice: Keep 100% factory or slight mods OK?

That large group of guys are also curators. The point is curators do a lot of things with their cars including racing and customizing. Ultimately, posterity decides what cars are collectable and...
Forum: Electronics
06-29-2015, 12:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 627
Posted By 90 GTA Black

Re: Debating on buying car with electrical problems..

Sounds like you need to go on a road trip and bring back a nice running car for 2K.
Forum: History / Originality
06-27-2015, 08:13 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,398
Posted By 90 GTA Black

Re: Need advice: Keep 100% factory or slight mods OK?

I respectfully disagree on the collectability - low mile original cars are already bringing decent money without 1LE, TTA B4C and will likely continue to go up.

As for mods - They are for fun only...
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