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Members Firebirds
05-01-2024, 09:06 AM
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86 T/A KITT conversion
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2,100
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knightriderknut
Re: 86 T/A KITT conversion
Pulled apart the T-top and as suspected there was some rust but I've seen worse. This will all be cleaned out soon!...
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Body
04-29-2024, 06:09 PM
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Headlight Retrofit
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Posted By
knightriderknut
Headlight Retrofit
Is there a write up on here that gives a detailed idea on how to convert the headlights to the newer motors. i have an 89 parts car with brand new headlight motors that i would like to move to my 86.
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Members Firebirds
04-14-2024, 03:30 PM
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86 T/A KITT conversion
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2,100
Posted By
knightriderknut
Re: 86 T/A KITT conversion
Not much to report on this one. I Did get some 82 tail lights finally. Decided to just save time and headache and ordered a new 350 from Orileys. Figured by the time i was done going through this...
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V6
03-09-2024, 07:39 PM
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V6 engine into V8 car
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knightriderknut
V6 engine into V8 car
No i'm not crazy and yes i have a good reason for wanting to do this. I currently have an 86 Trans am. The stock 305 motor is shot. I also have an 89 firebird. This one just needs a new fuel pump. My...
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South East Region
03-09-2024, 07:34 PM
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1,327
Florida thirdgens
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91,665
Posted By
knightriderknut
Re: Florida thirdgens
Destin here. Slowly accumulating a collection of 3rd gens. My wife has started referring to my back yard as "The Bird Sanctuary"
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Members Firebirds
02-01-2024, 10:59 AM
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86 T/A KITT conversion
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2,100
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knightriderknut
Re: 86 T/A KITT conversion
Well thatvwas unexpected. Looks like I won't be using the fake hubcap after all. Bought these bad boys yesterday!!!...
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Members Firebirds
12-26-2023, 09:30 PM
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86 T/A KITT conversion
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knightriderknut
Re: 86 T/A KITT conversion
Yes they are from kitts customs. I only ordered one to see how they look and I’m very happy. Took about a month to get it. It’s mounted on a stock Camaro wheel now...
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Members Firebirds
12-25-2023, 12:04 PM
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86 T/A KITT conversion
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knightriderknut
Re: 86 T/A KITT conversion
Finally had a chance to look and it's a freeze plug. At this point it's no big deal. I was planning to rebuild the engine but after doing a little digging I can get a 350 long block for around 2k so...
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Members Firebirds
12-02-2023, 06:56 PM
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86 T/A KITT conversion
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knightriderknut
Re: 86 T/A KITT conversion
Well the latest update isn’t a good one. Started the car this morning to let the battery charge. Wales over to my truck to get some tools and came back to a loud hiss and steam coming front under the...
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Members Firebirds
11-23-2023, 08:22 PM
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86 T/A KITT conversion
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Posted By
knightriderknut
Re: 86 T/A KITT conversion
Yay free parts are the best. The center piece between the t-tops on my car was extremely rusty but a good friend just so happen to have this laying in his car that he didn’t need. Score!!!!...
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Members Firebirds
11-16-2023, 07:31 PM
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86 T/A KITT conversion
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knightriderknut
Re: 86 T/A KITT conversion
thanks! They are 400 a set and if they look even close I'll be happy for now. I just don't have an extra 2k+ at the moment
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Members Firebirds
11-16-2023, 04:32 PM
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86 T/A KITT conversion
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Posted By
knightriderknut
Re: 86 T/A KITT conversion
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/1500x2000/img_0007_65f8fa82c898d7dfdb1d7d1d76d848a5e04a65b7.jpeg
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Members Firebirds
11-16-2023, 04:24 PM
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86 T/A KITT conversion
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knightriderknut
Re: 86 T/A KITT conversion
It's moving at a snails pace but still going. I ordered and got my scanner from Knight Scanners but discovered it was the wrong one. My nose was made to fit the thin scanner. Lucky for me they had a...
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Members Firebirds
10-14-2023, 05:43 PM
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86 T/A KITT conversion
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knightriderknut
Re: 86 T/A KITT conversion
I almost forgot to mention I lucked up. I recently visited my parents in NC and discovered my dad was about to sell his 2006 Silverado to the scrapyard for 300 bucks. The body is nothing but rust...
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Members Firebirds
10-14-2023, 05:36 PM
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86 T/A KITT conversion
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knightriderknut
Re: 86 T/A KITT conversion
just wanted to drop in a quick update. Not much has been done due to work and weather but I did get my scanner built. I purchased one from Knight Scanners in Niceville Florida and these guys are...
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Members Firebirds
07-17-2023, 10:43 PM
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86 T/A KITT conversion
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knightriderknut
Re: 86 T/A KITT conversion
Got a few things done since the last update. Got my nose in from Kitt's Customs in Mexico and couldn't be happier. Ricardo was easy to communicate with and the shipping was quick. I've changed out to...
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Members Firebirds
07-17-2023, 10:40 PM
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86 T/A KITT conversion
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knightriderknut
Re: 86 T/A KITT conversion
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/20230717_193449_b9bc6f5c73239b78bfd02c973146992a3317631c.jpg...
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Members Firebirds
06-01-2023, 10:57 PM
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86 T/A KITT conversion
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2,100
Posted By
knightriderknut
Re: 86 T/A KITT conversion
where did your exterior parts come from?
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Members Firebirds
06-01-2023, 10:43 PM
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86 T/A KITT conversion
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Posted By
knightriderknut
Re: 86 T/A KITT conversion
I'm pretty sure Joe knows more about KR than Hasselhoff and Glen Larson combined lol
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Members Firebirds
06-01-2023, 10:28 PM
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86 T/A KITT conversion
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2,100
Posted By
knightriderknut
Re: 86 T/A KITT conversion
I haven't decided what look I'm going with yet. Honestly i always liked the earlier version with grills over the foglights but ill wait until i have the actual bumper in hand. I feel like you know a...
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Members Firebirds
06-01-2023, 07:44 PM
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86 T/A KITT conversion
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2,100
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knightriderknut
Re: 86 T/A KITT conversion
I ordered it from Knight Industries of Kentucky. He's a vendor for KR Mexico.
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Members Firebirds
05-31-2023, 06:36 PM
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86 T/A KITT conversion
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2,100
Posted By
knightriderknut
Re: 86 T/A KITT conversion
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/179240258_870385696872040_6382594538102179799_n_6307189d3aec1e4397cc64d7a3c4217ce8e489db.jpg...
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Members Firebirds
05-30-2023, 11:47 AM
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86 T/A KITT conversion
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2,100
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knightriderknut
Re: 86 T/A KITT conversion
I'm sure i'll get plenty but i see both sides of the argument. People forget that a big part of the reason these cares are even popular is because of Knight Rider. Luckily I manage a Pepboys so i...
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Members Firebirds
05-29-2023, 09:37 PM
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86 T/A KITT conversion
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2,100
Posted By
knightriderknut
Re: 86 T/A KITT conversion
By some miracle my floor pans are good. No rot which is a shock considering the doors were almost completely rotted away on the bottom. Now I've discovered it seems I don't have a 700r4. Looks more...
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Electronics
05-29-2023, 11:15 AM
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Name that wire game
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369
Posted By
knightriderknut
Re: Name that wire game
Goes through the firewall. Power to the radiator fan.
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Electronics
05-29-2023, 10:41 AM
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Name that wire game
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369
Posted By
knightriderknut
Re: Name that wire game
Nope but i figured it out. gonna wait for a few more guesses lol
Forum:
Electronics
05-29-2023, 07:46 AM
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Name that wire game
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369
Posted By
knightriderknut
Name that wire game
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20230524_175342_178_f8f86ed9bedf9b2296929047c7c5016b133603f0.jpg
Just going over the car to see what all minor things need to be...
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History / Originality
05-29-2023, 07:27 AM
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Look what followed me home. ‘87 Formula
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10,194
Posted By
knightriderknut
Re: Look what followed me home. ‘87 Formula
i swear officer i have no idea what the hidden white powder is
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Members Firebirds
05-28-2023, 09:34 PM
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86 T/A KITT conversion
Views:
2,100
Posted By
knightriderknut
Re: 86 T/A KITT conversion
Lol yeah this car has seen better days for sure but it will live again. Nothing a little time and way too much money can't fix
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Members Firebirds
05-28-2023, 07:34 PM
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50
86 T/A KITT conversion
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2,100
Posted By
knightriderknut
Re: 86 T/A KITT conversion
Amen but it was given to me so I can't complain.
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Members Firebirds
05-28-2023, 04:44 PM
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86 T/A KITT conversion
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2,100
Posted By
knightriderknut
Re: 86 T/A KITT conversion
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x2000/img_20230527_154941_804_a70836beeaef3aa716b0f4daae7cd155f7637d7d.jpg...
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Members Firebirds
05-27-2023, 09:24 PM
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86 T/A KITT conversion
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2,100
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knightriderknut
Re: 86 T/A KITT conversion
I figured there would be some push back by the folks that are purists. I love the third gens period. Would love to have the money to build my replica plus a clean resto mod GTA. Story of my life. Too...
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Members Firebirds
05-27-2023, 06:47 PM
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50
86 T/A KITT conversion
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2,100
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knightriderknut
86 T/A KITT conversion
Hey from Destin Florida everyone! Yeah it's another Knight Rider fanatic wanting to build a replica. I built one many years ago from old Louisell conversion parts but sold it and wanted to kick...
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Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-27-2023, 05:52 PM
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will removal of the driveshaft allow my vehicle to roll free without a key?
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839
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knightriderknut
Re: will removal of the driveshaft allow my vehicle to roll free without a key?
provided the calipers aren't locked up you should be able to roll.
Forum:
Body
05-27-2023, 07:32 AM
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Headlight motor wiring
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816
Posted By
knightriderknut
Headlight motor wiring
I have an 86 Trans Am but the previous owner seems to have replaced on of my headlight motors with the later 2 wire version. With my car being set up with the 3 wire connection is there a way to make...
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Tech / General Engine
05-26-2023, 05:40 PM
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1,727
what did you do to your thirdgen today?
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113,219
Posted By
knightriderknut
Re: what did you do to your thirdgen today?
I got all my tail lights working. next stop headlight motors.
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