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Forum: Members Firebirds
07-15-2023, 05:22 PM
Replies: 233
Views: 27,709
Posted By stuartswede

Re: 1984 Trans Am build thread - turbo LQ4 & 4L80E

Looking nice Man! Love the tie wraps :lmao:
Forum: Members Firebirds
07-12-2023, 10:03 AM
Replies: 233
Views: 27,709
Posted By stuartswede

Re: 1984 Trans Am build thread - turbo LQ4 & 4L80E

Great detective work!
Forum: Members Firebirds
03-15-2023, 10:22 AM
Replies: 233
Views: 27,709
Posted By stuartswede

Re: 1984 Trans Am build thread - turbo LQ4 & 4L80E

Man that is outside the box, or inside I guess, really cool.
Forum: Members Firebirds
02-20-2023, 03:16 PM
Replies: 791
Views: 31,413
Posted By stuartswede

Re: 1983 Trans am restore, finally

Yeah Dave,
Weird thing is it took over 1000 miles to degrade the insulation enough to short out to that metal sleeve. Taking the car tonight for a makeup dinner date.
Forum: Members Firebirds
02-16-2023, 04:56 PM
Replies: 791
Views: 31,413
Posted By stuartswede

Re: 1983 Trans am restore, finally

Painless kit, you mean like a couple of brewskis?
Forum: Members Firebirds
02-16-2023, 09:33 AM
Replies: 791
Views: 31,413
Posted By stuartswede

Re: 1983 Trans am restore, finally

Had plans for a nice Valentines evening with my two women, (wife and car). We left early in the afternoon, attended an art show where I have a painting hanging, then attended a recurring Tuesday...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-14-2023, 12:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,373
Posted By stuartswede

Re: June 2022 COTM "Open Season" **WINNER**

LOL,
I thought maybe I had COTY locked in as I was up 7+ months! It didn't suck seeing my girl front-page all that time! :thanks:
Forum: Members Firebirds
11-30-2022, 11:51 AM
Replies: 791
Views: 31,413
Posted By stuartswede

Re: 1983 Trans am restore, finally

Thanks everyone for the great responses, I checked for plugs and grounds without too much dis-assembly, not finding anything amiss, I ended up taking TL's and TAJOE's advice and just pulled the...
Forum: Members Firebirds
11-29-2022, 11:28 AM
Replies: 791
Views: 31,413
Posted By stuartswede

Re: 1983 Trans am restore, finally

Thanks Dude, will check it out.
Forum: Members Firebirds
11-29-2022, 08:38 AM
Replies: 791
Views: 31,413
Posted By stuartswede

Re: 1983 Trans am restore, finally

Since I replaced the HEI module above, now I get a seatbelt warning light and buzzer that I never got before with the key on and/or engine running. Did some searching for seatbelt switch, but cannot...
Forum: Members Firebirds
11-21-2022, 06:09 PM
Replies: 233
Views: 27,709
Posted By stuartswede

Re: 1984 Trans Am build thread - turbo LQ4 & 4L80E

Hey Battman,
Awesome build, I was not getting any updates to your thread, guess I never replied, only liked, hopefully this will trigger new posts my way. Great job!!
Forum: Members Firebirds
11-17-2022, 05:06 PM
Replies: 791
Views: 31,413
Posted By stuartswede

Re: 1983 Trans am restore, finally

Thanks Dude,
Will definitely investigate your suggestions before I make a switch.
Forum: Members Firebirds
11-17-2022, 04:25 PM
Replies: 791
Views: 31,413
Posted By stuartswede

Re: 1983 Trans am restore, finally

TAJOE,
ROF laughing, ordering a new distributor at this moment!
Forum: Members Firebirds
11-17-2022, 03:09 PM
Replies: 791
Views: 31,413
Posted By stuartswede

Re: 1983 Trans am restore, finally

Hey everyone,
So I completed my restore a little over a year ago, decided to take the bird to the inlaws house about 30 miles away, doing around 80 on I-95 and the engine just dies. No sputtering or...
Forum: Members Firebirds
10-26-2022, 05:01 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 16,283
Posted By stuartswede

Re: 1988 GTA Project

Great idea.
My rear glove box was disintegrated, I ordered a new one but it took months to come in. During that time, since there is about 1 and a half square feet back there without the little box,...
Forum: Members Firebirds
10-25-2022, 08:31 AM
Replies: 1,176
Views: 88,778
Posted By stuartswede

Re: My new 1988 T/A

Dave,
How many extra horsepower did that new action cam give you?? :driving:
Forum: Members Firebirds
09-15-2022, 07:21 PM
Replies: 791
Views: 31,413
Posted By stuartswede

Re: 1983 Trans am restore, finally

Yes, It leaves a huge hole. Thanks Man
Forum: Members Firebirds
09-15-2022, 06:24 PM
Replies: 791
Views: 31,413
Posted By stuartswede

Re: 1983 Trans am restore, finally

Thanks Dude!
Forum: Members Firebirds
09-15-2022, 06:19 PM
Replies: 791
Views: 31,413
Posted By stuartswede

Re: 1983 Trans am restore, finally

Some sad news, my wing-man for the restoration Nuke, passed away unexpectedly on 9/11, he was always by my side. He will be missed.
...
Forum: Members Firebirds
09-02-2022, 02:34 PM
Replies: 1,176
Views: 88,778
Posted By stuartswede

Re: My new 1988 T/A

Lot of Dang nice cars Dave!
Forum: Members Firebirds
08-18-2022, 09:53 AM
Replies: 1,176
Views: 88,778
Posted By stuartswede

Re: My new 1988 T/A

Love that dark green formula, looks like a lot of fun.
Forum: Members Firebirds
08-16-2022, 06:23 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 16,283
Posted By stuartswede

Re: 1988 GTA Project

I tried the chemical guys carpet and upholstery cleaner and it is amazing.
...
Forum: Members Firebirds
08-16-2022, 09:02 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 7,943
Posted By stuartswede

Re: New to me: 1984 Trans Am semi-survivor

Very cool! Congrats again. You are the man, err battmann
Forum: Members Firebirds
06-05-2022, 06:25 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 7,943
Posted By stuartswede

Re: New to me: 1984 Trans Am semi-survivor

Sweet! Good looking car.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-04-2022, 06:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,373
Posted By stuartswede

Re: June 2022 COTM "Open Season" **WINNER**

Thanks so much everyone, this is truly an overwhelming honor. Thanks to all who supported my rebuild effort with advice and other input. Thanks to dmccain and reddragon88gta for the nomination. ...
Forum: Members Firebirds
06-02-2022, 05:28 PM
Replies: 791
Views: 31,413
Posted By stuartswede

Re: 1983 Trans am restore, finally

Thanks so much Battmann, you Rock!
Forum: Members Firebirds
06-01-2022, 06:49 AM
Replies: 791
Views: 31,413
Posted By stuartswede

Re: 1983 Trans am restore, finally

Not sure if all you guys are aware, but I have the honor of being nominated for COTM for this month. I am in competition with a beautiful Camaro convertible, so if you enjoyed my thread the past...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-27-2022, 07:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,629
Posted By stuartswede

Re: June 2022 COTM "Open Season" **Voting Thread**

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/dscn8599_f1ef97038f4b77603d5d9cc3ab224f39e0c82e71.jpg
83 TA!...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-27-2022, 06:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,629
Posted By stuartswede

Re: June 2022 COTM "Open Season" **Voting Thread**

Hat tip to Drew with a very nice vert. I was surprised and honored to be nominated for this opportunity to represent Pontiac's. I bought my Trans am from the original owner in the mid 1990s when my...
Forum: Members Firebirds
05-27-2022, 03:41 PM
Replies: 1,176
Views: 88,778
Posted By stuartswede

Re: My new 1988 T/A

LOL, at first I thought that picture was taken in your new garage!
Forum: Members Firebirds
05-04-2022, 10:33 AM
Replies: 791
Views: 31,413
Posted By stuartswede

Re: 1983 Trans am restore, finally

Thanks TL,
Good news. I was getting ready for our date last night, warmed up the engine, and tried the locks again, not having touched the system since hooking up the wires, and the lock and unlock...
Forum: Members Firebirds
04-30-2022, 01:49 PM
Replies: 791
Views: 31,413
Posted By stuartswede

Re: 1983 Trans am restore, finally

Arrows show relay wires that I T'd into at the relay

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/door_lock_relay_e566fd9227cfc775547b99caf403419a74e72961.jpg
Forum: Members Firebirds
04-30-2022, 01:39 PM
Replies: 791
Views: 31,413
Posted By stuartswede

Re: 1983 Trans am restore, finally

Couple of comments and a request for help. First off, I drive the TA a couple of times a week, and the other day, I went to fill up with gas, and since it was over 4 bucks a gallon, and since the...
Forum: Members Firebirds
04-19-2022, 08:26 AM
Replies: 2,488
Views: 362,528
Posted By stuartswede

Re: Post your firebird pics

I meant to throw these up on this thread a while agohttps://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1399/scenic_ta_9_1ee1bd29e77ac6999dd0b2ae94218355b554c2d1.jpg
1983 was a fine year!
...
Forum: Members Firebirds
02-19-2022, 06:47 PM
Replies: 1,176
Views: 88,778
Posted By stuartswede

Re: My new 1988 T/A

DynoDave,
My son worked a couple of summers at a golf course in Westchester county in NY (Waccabuc) and I would fly up and drive him back (or vise versa), we stopped for visit on the New Jersey,...
Forum: Members Firebirds
02-19-2022, 06:12 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 16,283
Posted By stuartswede

Re: 1988 GTA Project

You guys should move to Florida...no sales tax and very few days at 15F. I saved you a seat!
Forum: Members Firebirds
02-17-2022, 08:05 AM
Replies: 423
Views: 25,189
Posted By stuartswede

Re: Too long...

Always nice to have a stylish backup, hope the Excursion isn't out for "Too long"!
Forum: Members Firebirds
01-31-2022, 09:54 AM
Replies: 791
Views: 31,413
Posted By stuartswede

Re: 1983 Trans am restore, finally

Yeh, so thankful to live here, it doesn't suck in the winter time, only the summer! LOL
Forum: Members Firebirds
01-31-2022, 07:29 AM
Replies: 791
Views: 31,413
Posted By stuartswede

Re: 1983 Trans am restore, finally

Since Black Beauty was all gussied up for the show on Saturday, we took her for a ride yesterday for an early dinner on Hutchinson Island, and took some scenic photos. Figured I would bore you with...
Forum: Members Firebirds
01-29-2022, 06:31 PM
Replies: 791
Views: 31,413
Posted By stuartswede

Re: 1983 Trans am restore, finally

I hope these pics are a bright spot to those who shutter their cars for the winter. I am here for you, :thumbsup:
...
Forum: Members Firebirds
01-29-2022, 06:05 PM
Replies: 791
Views: 31,413
Posted By stuartswede

Re: 1983 Trans am restore, finally

Made our maiden flight to a show today, it was great. A lot of work to try and have her looking her best. Weather was cold, which made a lot of people stay home. It was windy and high 40s but still...
Forum: Members Firebirds
01-28-2022, 06:35 AM
Replies: 791
Views: 31,413
Posted By stuartswede

Re: 1983 Trans am restore, finally

Thanks TAJOE,
My wife says I worship my car, she may be right.
Funny you should comment on the pictures, my phone carrier forced me to retire my old LG android, and since most of my family use...
Forum: Members Firebirds
01-27-2022, 06:09 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,394
Posted By stuartswede

Re: Father & Son 1984 Trans Am project

I'll be watching this one, glad you are staying with the '84, I am partial as mine is an 83. Just noticed your post and wish you the best success. Doing it with your boy is special, don't blink!
Forum: Members Firebirds
01-27-2022, 05:40 PM
Replies: 791
Views: 31,413
Posted By stuartswede

Re: 1983 Trans am restore, finally

Hey TL, hope you get your carb sorted out. Are you still able to drive with the weather? I don't know if this makes sense, but it feels like my engine is getting stronger after the rebuild the more...
Forum: Members Firebirds
01-27-2022, 04:26 PM
Replies: 791
Views: 31,413
Posted By stuartswede

Re: 1983 Trans am restore, finally

Greetings from Stuart, Hope everyone had a great holiday. We drove the TA to the in-laws for Christmas, first extended flight on I-95. Granted was only 25 miles, but was a milestone nonetheless. ...
Forum: Members Firebirds
12-15-2021, 10:49 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,240
Posted By stuartswede

Re: 1986 Trans Am

Good looking T/A man! Nice to know I'm not the only one who stares at their power bulge, while driving...:lol:
Forum: Members Firebirds
12-15-2021, 07:22 AM
Replies: 791
Views: 31,413
Posted By stuartswede

Re: 1983 Trans am restore, finally

Roadthrills,
Thanks so much for the reply and taking time to check out my thread. Hope you have good luck on your build. I was thrilled and surprised to see that my rebuild was top billing on the...
Forum: Members Firebirds
12-13-2021, 04:23 PM
Replies: 791
Views: 31,413
Posted By stuartswede

Re: 1983 Trans am restore, finally

Thanks for the bump anyhow!
Forum: Members Firebirds
12-13-2021, 10:18 AM
Replies: 791
Views: 31,413
Posted By stuartswede

Re: 1983 Trans am restore, finally

Thanks TAJOE,
Luckily I live in Stuart, Fl, so can have the fun of driving her year round. I just try to avoid the monsoons during the rainy season. BTW, I noticed that my placement of the TRANS...
Forum: Members Firebirds
11-30-2021, 08:16 AM
Replies: 791
Views: 31,413
Posted By stuartswede

Re: 1983 Trans am restore, finally

Thanks Dude,
I can use any color since I will be painting and covering like I did the rest of my interior, just need the lid seating feature. Appreciate the response as always.
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