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Forum: Convertibles
09-19-2016, 05:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 906
Posted By thebman007

Re: What is the original top material? Vinyl or canvas?

Hello......I can tell you it was canvas 100%. Why you ask? Because I worked on the line in Livonia, MI and have the actual material in black and tan in my basement, because when the mounted the...
Forum: Convertibles
03-05-2009, 01:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 680
Posted By thebman007

Re: Tonno cover relay question

Lonsal,

Is the schematic for the tonneau available in a picture to View? Does this include the tonneau switch on the console & relay (from ASC) located under the console by the parking park? This...
Forum: Convertibles
03-05-2009, 01:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 15,195
Posted By thebman007

Re: 5.7 IROC-Z convertible!

OKFOZ,

Can you share the 4 sequence numbers (last 6 of VIN) with us for those L98 Camaro's?
Forum: Convertibles
01-15-2009, 07:49 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,479
Posted By thebman007

Re: 1988 GTA convertible numbers

OKFOZ,

No notebook yet, Type 3 was thru 89 however we ran out of motors for a few weeks and changed back to the cable style.

Did find the ASC repair sheets used when traveling to dealers in 87...
Forum: Convertibles
01-14-2009, 12:24 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,479
Posted By thebman007

Re: 1988 GTA convertible numbers

Yes most all Pontiacs got the motors, screwpin, and switch in the panel. The Pontiac was considered more fancy then the Camaro. As you know there were 3 versions:
1. We called "John Deere Pin" -...
Forum: Convertibles
03-10-2008, 07:40 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 14,967
Posted By thebman007

Re: 87 Iroc convertable 20th Anniversary

Okfoz,

137831 is L98 Camaro
135368 is L98 Camaro
147398 is L98 Camaro
121444 is L98 Camaro
All 1987
Forum: Convertibles
03-07-2008, 11:45 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 14,967
Posted By thebman007

Re: 87 Iroc convertable 20th Anniversary

Yes that all the 1987 one's I found, Howevr on a good note, there was a electric pull down motor and switch in the box for the tonneu cover for the top. That was cool and from the 89 firebirds.
...
Forum: History / Originality
03-06-2008, 05:59 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,508
Posted By thebman007

Re: What would you want in a 3rd Gen Book?

Don't forget the 16 Tojan convert cars of 1987 that were Formula Firebirds for Knudson Automotive Inc. 4150 South 89th Street Omaha Nebraska 68127.
These were built by ASC then shipped...
Forum: Convertibles
03-06-2008, 05:44 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 14,967
Posted By thebman007

Re: 87 Iroc convertable 20th Anniversary

All,

I have the following build sheets for Camaro & Firebird converts that I can scan and send a copy to Owners from ASC Livonia. Just need your email address if any of the below cars are yours:
...
Forum: History / Originality
07-14-2006, 09:12 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,295
Posted By thebman007

Build Sheets 87 1987 Camaro Z28 IROC 5.7 L98...

Build Sheets 87

1987 Camaro Z28 IROC 5.7 L98 auto Flame/Red gray leather Norwood
137831 Leiphart chevrolet Homestead FL

1987 Firebird GTA 5.0 LB9 auto White/Grey cloth Norwood
225613 West...
Forum: History / Originality
07-14-2006, 08:43 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,295
Posted By thebman007

Here Goes: The 87 cars are somewhat unique...

Here Goes:

The 87 cars are somewhat unique because there were updates done for 88 based on issues from the dealers and only some customers came back to the dealership, not all cars if customer...
Forum: History / Originality
07-13-2006, 12:33 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,295
Posted By thebman007

Guys, Would the build sheets from 350 camaro,...

Guys,
Would the build sheets from 350 camaro, trans am, GTA, formula, from 87-89,
that where built at ASC Livonia, MI help any? Looking at them doesn't show anything to me that would say...
Forum: Convertibles
10-04-2005, 07:35 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,820
Posted By thebman007

911rsq, Having worked there, at the time I kept...

911rsq,
Having worked there, at the time I kept a notebook with all the VIN numbers as they came down the line so I could log what happened that day at ASC in Livonia. I have moved and can't find...
Forum: Convertibles
09-29-2005, 05:00 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,820
Posted By thebman007

Kramerdad7, Just checked your VIN and you...

Kramerdad7,

Just checked your VIN and you forgot the 1 in front, however as you know, you have a white car with grey interior sold originally in Berlin WI. It was the 3.23 positraction axle,...
Forum: Convertibles
09-29-2005, 09:41 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,820
Posted By thebman007

911rsq, You are correct it just pulls the back...

911rsq,
You are correct it just pulls the back of the top down onto the tonneau cover. This is definitely a ASC convert conversion car from Livonia Michigan.
This motor was used to replace the...
Forum: Convertibles
09-20-2005, 07:12 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,820
Posted By thebman007

89raggtopp, Can you provide some info on the...

89raggtopp,
Can you provide some info on the firebird tonnue that has the power motor for the rear bow to screw into?
Wiring diagram, switch location, pics,ect....
Thanks.
Forum: Convertibles
09-15-2005, 09:03 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,820
Posted By thebman007

Howdy, Please post pics of the motor and how it...

Howdy,
Please post pics of the motor and how it bolts to the tonnue, the wiring under the tonnue , and the switch on the rear interior sail panel. I use to install these and wire them up. Your pics...
Forum: Parts Wanted 2006
09-12-2005, 10:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 330
Posted By thebman007

I have some speakers that are delco originals,...

I have some speakers that are delco originals, when I get home today I can tell you the exact part numbers on the speakers and any other info on them. They are 6x9 with the metal mount which you can...
Forum: History / Originality
08-12-2005, 12:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 936
Posted By thebman007

You are correct. 2 and 3 cars were NOT converted...

You are correct. 2 and 3 cars were NOT converted in the same place. ASC had only 2 cars meaning T-tops only for conversion.
All cars I meant to say were T-top cars for ASC only.

VIN 3 cars do not...
Forum: History / Originality
08-12-2005, 11:56 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 936
Posted By thebman007

cdartz, All cars delivered to ASC in Livonia...

cdartz,
All cars delivered to ASC in Livonia came from a dealer and had 2 in the VIN. I have checked all the factory build sheets that I still have in the basement that were turned into convertibles...
Forum: History / Originality
08-11-2005, 04:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 936
Posted By thebman007

I am not aware of 86 and 85 cars. None that I...

I am not aware of 86 and 85 cars. None that I have heard of however someone could mix and match parts.
I can only speak on what I saw from 87 on. Sorry.
Forum: History / Originality
08-11-2005, 12:38 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 936
Posted By thebman007

As a former employee of ASC in Livonia, MI.....I...

As a former employee of ASC in Livonia, MI.....I built the cars from 87-89, worked with GM's assembly line in Lansing, and yes there were many 350 equipped firebirds (formula, trans am, GTA) and some...
Forum: History / Originality
10-22-2003, 07:19 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,846
Posted By thebman007

Willie, after emailing IROCZTWENTYGR8@aol.com and...

Willie, after emailing IROCZTWENTYGR8@aol.com and talking about 350 1987 converts, this is his response:It's pretty much fact that they were never made. To tell if it's a 350, the
8th digit of the...
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