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History / Originality
12-23-2020, 08:15 PM
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Screaming Chicken on Thirdgens?
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8,504
Posted By
oldschool
Re: Screaming Chicken on Thirdgens?
A Trans Am body with the DX1 decal in-place on the assembly line.
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/160x109/norwoodoutside1986093_8e3e97386bde3c052a3b2d463db710c0be590d4b.png...
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Exhaust
11-23-2018, 01:04 PM
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10
NO MORE DYNOMAX?
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2,851
Posted By
oldschool
Re: NO MORE DYNOMAX?
The Dynomax catalog still does not load for thirdgens and Rockauto appears to be selling out the last of their Dynomax kits for our cars. What's up?
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History / Originality
11-03-2018, 02:22 PM
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211
Freedom Battery Topper
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28,768
Posted By
oldschool
Re: Freedom Battery Topper
I think most of these cars use 75 series batteries. Smaller size toppers would probably sell well here.
Forum:
Car Audio
12-28-2017, 07:31 PM
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7
Delco Stereo radio repair.
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7,003
Posted By
oldschool
Re: Delco Stereo radio repair.
I always have had excellent experiences using Southern Electronics to rebuild factory Delco GM stereos.
http://www.carradio.com/about_southern_electronics.html
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V6
06-17-2016, 08:58 PM
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3
Base model idiot lights.
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932
Posted By
oldschool
Re: Base model idiot lights.
The complete instrument panel harness needs to be changed on the Firebird. Unfortunately you cannot simply swap in the gauge cluster. There are several disscussion threads on this.
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Body
06-15-2012, 04:21 PM
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11
Cowl screen
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1,392
Posted By
oldschool
Re: Cowl screen
Use 3M Super Weatherstip adhesive part number 8001, works like a charm:)
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Car Audio
11-27-2011, 04:52 PM
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3
refurbishing/rebuilding stock head unit
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947
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oldschool
Re: refurbishing/rebuilding stock head unit
I used these guys Southern Electronics in Richmond VA, to refurbish the UT4 head unit in my Firebird. Excellent work and reasonably priced concidering they fixed everything including the cassette....
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V6
11-26-2011, 07:03 PM
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Looking to do a Oil Change but don't have specs
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3,646
Posted By
oldschool
Re: Looking to do a Oil Change but don't have specs
With the AC Delco PF-47 filter 4 quarts, with the larger AC Delco PF-52, (or similar) filter 4.5 quarts.
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V6
09-09-2011, 10:08 PM
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10
Aftermarket guages or factory gauge cluster?
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2,592
Posted By
oldschool
Re: Aftermarket guages or factory gauge cluster?
Beware-the instrument panel wiring harness for the thirdgen Firebirds with warning lights is different than the harness for the cars with gauges. You will need to repin the connectors of the warning...
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V6
07-09-2011, 07:46 PM
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cat to intermediate pipe flange bolts?
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1,529
Posted By
oldschool
Re: cat to intermediate pipe flange bolts?
The bolts that connect the intermediate pipe flange to the cat on the 85-89 2.8 V6 are listed as Hex M10x1.5x50. Should be able to find them in any parts store. The bolts and springs listed on...
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History / Originality
07-05-2011, 08:59 PM
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Could it be the lowest mileage thirdgen?
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8,713
Posted By
oldschool
Re: Could it be the lowest milage thirdgen?
Correct, the GM service windshield molding for our cars is 3/8.
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History / Originality
07-04-2011, 09:42 PM
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Could it be the lowest mileage thirdgen?
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8,713
Posted By
oldschool
Re: Could it be the lowest milage thirdgen?
I would agree, the 5.0 Liter H.O. should not be there on a CFI car. The windshield molding looks wider and a lighter color than the original. This may be the result of a glass shop using a generic...
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History / Originality
07-04-2011, 03:19 PM
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Could it be the lowest mileage thirdgen?
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Posted By
oldschool
Re: Could it be the lowest milage thirdgen?
In the Ebay ad it looks to be missing the little covers for the locking storage compartment lid hinges, and the front air dam, otherwise seems complete. The air dams usually were installed at the...
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Cooling
07-01-2011, 11:02 PM
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Aftermarket heater core reccomendations?
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1,100
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oldschool
Re: Aftermarket heater core reccomendations?
Did a little extra searching and found a GM nos core. I want to avoid the imported aluminum junk as long as I can.
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Car Audio
07-01-2011, 10:51 PM
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6
I'm at a lost OEM performance sound
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719
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oldschool
Re: I'm at a lost OEM performance sound
Pull your sail panel covers and see if the small 5 1/4 subs have rotted foam surrounds, (they are nearly 25 years old). This may be causing the distortion. If so, they can be rebuilt. Here's a link. ...
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Cooling
06-25-2011, 12:33 AM
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Aftermarket heater core reccomendations?
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1,100
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oldschool
Aftermarket heater core reccomendations?
In looking for a replacement heater core I see Spectra, Proliance, and Vista Pro as the three listed most often. Is there any difference in quality? Also, are the aftermarket cores made of brass or...
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Classified Ads Feedback Board
02-25-2011, 09:28 PM
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Ebay seller bowtiebits
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667
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oldschool
Ebay seller bowtiebits
A total crook. Avoid like the plague!
Forum:
Body
11-09-2010, 08:08 PM
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6
rear louver question
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469
Posted By
oldschool
Re: rear louver question
Yes, if you own an 86 with the third brake light on the hatch you will need to obtain the correct style louvers or they will not fit. Factory louvers are the best, but they are long gone. Classic...
Forum:
Body
10-30-2010, 05:27 PM
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16
Change Firebird to Camaro
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1,397
Posted By
oldschool
Re: Change Firebird to Camaro
The number of people on this website currently tearing the surviving population of these cars apart is ubelievable. Visit earlythirdgen.com. There actually are some enthusiasts out there that are...
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V6
06-07-2010, 08:36 PM
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3
Rebuild distributor?
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2,261
Posted By
oldschool
Re: Rebuild distributor?
Get an AC Delco ignition module and pickup coil and follow the tread below. You will save a few bucks and learn a lot.
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/v6/137306-how-rebuild-your-60-a.html
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Brakes
03-11-2010, 11:21 PM
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14
pulling to one side
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941
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oldschool
Re: pulling to one side
Brake hoses, been there too.
Forum:
Car Audio
03-11-2010, 10:48 PM
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14
Berlinetta radio rebuild?
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8,201
Posted By
oldschool
Re: Berlinetta radio rebuild?
I used these guys to rebuild my Delco UT4 (all push button unit) out of my Firebird. They do great work. The star wars dash in the Camaro certainly needs the pod radio to look right. Here's the link....
Forum:
Body
03-11-2010, 10:27 PM
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6
windshield trim???
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727
Posted By
oldschool
Re: windshield trim???
The GM part number for the trim is 10103279, and still available from the dealer.
Forum:
Interior
03-02-2010, 09:36 PM
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8
What Am I Doing Wrong (auto shifter removal)
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803
Posted By
oldschool
Re: What Am I Doing Wrong (auto shifter removal)
Use a thin screw driver to carefully get under the clip, and when it's out a little, grab it with a small pair of pliers and pull it out.
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Mid-Atlantic Region
01-23-2010, 07:32 PM
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windshiled banners
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695
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oldschool
windshiled banners
Are PONTIAC windshield banners, like those used on the Daytona pace car, and some of the anniverary Trans Ams, illegal in Virgina?
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Suspension and Chassis
01-23-2010, 11:51 AM
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4
AC Delco vs. Moog for front end parts
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8,511
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oldschool
AC Delco vs. Moog for front end parts
I will be replacing the center drag link shortly, and am wondering if I should go with Moog from Advance Auto, or AC Delco through Rockauto? I'm most interested in quality and fit. Also, should I...
Forum:
History / Originality
01-21-2010, 08:32 PM
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17
Brown T/A with exterior rear hatch shade
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2,141
Posted By
oldschool
Re: Brown T/A with exterior rear hatch shade
Here's a pdf from the 1982-1989 Firebird parts catalog. Now perhaps the DE1 factory louvers were installed at the dealership instead of the factory, like the front air dam, but they look like they...
Forum:
History / Originality
01-20-2010, 09:17 PM
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17
Brown T/A with exterior rear hatch shade
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2,141
Posted By
oldschool
Re: Brown T/A with exterior rear hatch shade
RPO code DE1 rear window sun shade, (factory louvers) was standard on *all* 1986 Trans Ams, as part of the WS4 package, hence the mounts still in place on the rear hatch. A shame they are missing,...
Forum:
V6
12-26-2009, 10:47 PM
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4
Installing tachometer
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1,260
Posted By
oldschool
Re: Installing tachometer
Another option is to swap in a V6 gauge cluster for your year car. This saves hacking your factory wiring harness, always undesirable, and potentially dangerous when doing it around the ignition...
Forum:
Car Audio
12-05-2009, 12:06 AM
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4
1986 firebird sound system
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4,391
Posted By
oldschool
Re: 1986 firebird sound system
What you have in the 86 Firebird parts car is the UQ7 sound system. This was the premium sound system in the Firebird (85'-89'). It does have a small amp under the dash near where the map pocket is....
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V6
12-03-2009, 10:25 PM
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22
Back in the game and found a survivor!
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1,601
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oldschool
Re: Back in the game and found a survivor!
Radio is original and correct for 1986. Looks to be a Delco UX1. Car looks to be well optioned. Run your RPO codes in the RPO decoder on the Third Gen home page. DE1 is the code for GM factory hatch...
Forum:
Body
11-29-2009, 11:39 AM
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31
Door Striker
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9,085
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oldschool
Re: Door Striker
I came across this old thread a few days ago and was wondering if lonsal knew why GM chose to place the plastic coating on the lock latch assembly instead of the striker bolt, as was done with older...
Forum:
V6
10-17-2009, 10:24 PM
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5
Stock 2.8 oil capacity
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4,016
Posted By
oldschool
Re: Stock 2.8 oil capacity
It depends what size oil filter you use. When the 2.8 MPFI V6 was introduced in the third generation F body in 1985 the standard oil filter listed in the manuals was the AC Delco PF47 and the oil...
Forum:
Aftermarket Vendor Review
10-03-2009, 05:20 PM
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52
anybody dealt with WWW.Rockauto.com
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5,081
Posted By
oldschool
Re: anybody dealt with WWW.Rockauto.com
I have used them many times, not just for the 85' Firebird, but for the 65 Olds 88. High quality, reasonable shipping, and fast service. A++
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Electronics
10-01-2009, 08:08 PM
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2
Wiring mess (gauges)....2.8l
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693
Posted By
oldschool
Re: Wiring mess (gauges)....2.8l
Pull your cluster out and change the printed circuit.
Forum:
Mid-Atlantic Region
09-17-2009, 08:50 PM
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103
Anyone live in Northern VA
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4,135
Posted By
oldschool
Re: Anyone live in Northern VA
I'm in Fairfax County, 1985 base Firebird, Except for the K&N hiding in the air filter box, bone stock. Owner of this car since 1988.
Forum:
V6
07-21-2009, 09:14 PM
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2
pickup coil question
Views:
795
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oldschool
Re: pickup coil question
It's easy, I did it. All these V6 cars which now range in age from 17 to 27 years old, either have had a distributor rebuild or need to have one. Use all factory stuff. Along with new plugs and wires...
Forum:
History / Originality
05-09-2009, 07:58 PM
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13
When did clearcoat start?
Views:
19,373
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oldschool
Re: When did clearcoat start?
I'll tell you, I was very surprised to find out that this car had clear coat paint. Shortly after I bought it in 1988, I wanted to buy a small bottle of duplicolor brush on touch up paint to repair...
Forum:
History / Originality
05-08-2009, 11:33 AM
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13
When did clearcoat start?
Views:
19,373
Posted By
oldschool
Re: When did clearcoat start?
The service parts identification label for my car says:
BC / CC WA - L 8555 U -8555
Breaking the codes this translates to GM black with urethane clear coat.
The build date on the car...
Forum:
History / Originality
05-07-2009, 08:16 PM
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13
When did clearcoat start?
Views:
19,373
Posted By
oldschool
Re: When did clearcoat start?
My firebird has a build date of July 1985 and has the base coat clear coat paint from the factory, (GM black) so it appears some of the late build 85's came with BCCC.
Forum:
History / Originality
04-25-2009, 05:48 PM
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100
GM has offically dropped the Pontiac brand.
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6,533
Posted By
oldschool
Re: GM has offically dropped the pontiac brand
Pontiac was GM's third biggest selling brand in 2008, but it has to go because people in China like Buicks better. What is going on...
Forum:
V6
09-05-2008, 09:25 PM
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9
Distributor o-Ring
Views:
2,301
Posted By
oldschool
Re: Distributor o-Ring
Yes, the AC Delco 10477565 distributor O-ring is viton, and brown in color. This is an upgraded part from the original black distributor O-ring that came with the thirdgen F-cars when they were new.
Forum:
History / Originality
08-29-2008, 04:07 PM
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8
Where to get reproduction underhood decal?
Views:
1,190
Posted By
oldschool
Re: Where to get reproduction underhood decal?
Osborn Reproductions has the radiator panel yellow caution decal, (DC 1425 as well as the elusive sunvisor starting instructions decal, (DC1424) used for a couple of years after the switch over to...
Forum:
History / Originality
08-06-2008, 09:15 PM
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31
Old thread, Gray valve stem caps, I need them!!!
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4,384
Posted By
oldschool
Re: Old thread, Gray valve stem caps, I need them!!!
The grey air stem caps are correct. Years ago I saw a picture of an RS wheel assembly in Michael Lamm's excellent [I]Camarro: The Third Generation. There were nice up close shots of an V-6 RS...
Forum:
History / Originality
07-02-2008, 09:55 PM
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93
Contoured Floor Mats
Views:
16,810
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oldschool
Re: Contoured Floor Mats
Do they plan on adding any other colors? I need light saddle code 62.
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Car Audio
06-05-2008, 09:42 PM
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1
Looking for Radio repair
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738
Posted By
oldschool
Re: Looking for Radio repair
This is the best place I've used to fix factory stuff. They do excellent work.
http://www.carradio.com/
Forum:
Car Audio
06-05-2008, 09:36 PM
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9
has anyone ever had their subs fixed
Views:
1,219
Posted By
oldschool
Re: has anyone ever had their subs fixed
Check them out: http://simplyspeakers.com/
I rebuilt the foam surrounds on two 2 sets of GM factory UQ7 subs using their kit. Came out nice too.
Forum:
V6
04-18-2008, 10:44 PM
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3
Fuel Line / Rail and CSI O Ring Sizes?
Views:
2,017
Posted By
oldschool
Re: Fuel Line / Rail and CSI O Ring Sizes?
Here's the part information for the cold start injector for the 2.8 V6. Both the pipe and o-rings. Their still available from AC Delco. The cold start injector is one of the most underappreciated...
Forum:
V6
03-22-2008, 10:06 PM
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9
Distributor o-Ring
Views:
2,301
Posted By
oldschool
Re: Distributor o-Ring
The factory part number for the distributor O ring for our cars is 10477565. About $1.27 for a little box of five from GM parts direct. These are the updated brown O rings made of vitron which are...
Forum:
V6
09-18-2007, 08:03 PM
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9
Hard Vacuum Lines
Views:
1,659
Posted By
oldschool
Re: Hard Vacuum Lines
The vacume signal harness for the 2.8 third gen F-car is no longer available from the GM dealer. Go to the HELP section at advance auto buy the bulk lines and fabricate your own.
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