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Posted By Stuart S

Re: 1987 GTA f/s less than 3,000 miles -not mine

I have had 5 myself; just did the same looking through pics - all natural, except for my old ‘86 IROC (which I know for a fact was repainted) - I even found a picture of a friend’s old ‘88 Formula,...

Forum: History / Originality

01-27-2019, 02:27 PM

Replies: 27

Views: 1,091

Posted By Stuart S

Re: 1987 GTA f/s less than 3,000 miles -not mine

I looked back at the 87 for sale; 11th digit of the VIN looks to be “L” not “N”; that makes it a Van Nuys car like Scott said.

Initially, I thought it was Norwood based on the black cowl;...

Forum: History / Originality

01-27-2019, 01:55 PM

Replies: 27

Views: 1,091

Posted By Stuart S

Re: 1987 GTA f/s less than 3,000 miles -not mine

89, Van Nuys car, body colored cowl, natural hood latch, black anodized bolts
...

Forum: History / Originality

01-27-2019, 12:31 PM

Replies: 27

Views: 1,091

Posted By Stuart S

Re: 1987 GTA f/s less than 3,000 miles -not mine

87, Norwood car, black cowl, natural hood latch, black anodized bolts

Edit: file attachment isn’t working from mobile device
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Forum: History / Originality

01-27-2019, 09:48 AM

Replies: 27

Views: 1,091

Posted By Stuart S

Re: 1987 GTA f/s less than 3,000 miles -not mine

I thought only Norwood cars had the black cowl by the wipers?

Forum: History / Originality

01-27-2019, 08:15 AM

Replies: 27

Views: 1,091

Posted By Stuart S

Re: 1987 GTA f/s less than 3,000 miles -not mine

Interesting... mine is not (also a Norwood 87, like the link), nor are the front latch bolts red

Forum: History / Originality

01-26-2019, 09:41 PM

Replies: 27

Views: 1,091

Posted By Stuart S

Re: 1987 GTA f/s less than 3,000 miles -not mine

I’ve seen that ad floating around; the filthy wheels and Kumho tires bother me on an alleged 3k mi car.

Edit: so does the painted hood latch

Forum: History / Originality

01-19-2019, 01:02 PM

Replies: 1,239

1989 IROC 344 original miles

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Posted By Stuart S

Re: 1989 IROC 344 original miles

I did too, and he confirmed same.

I will not reply again to this thread, as it is beyond ridiculous at this point.

Forum: History / Originality

01-17-2019, 04:21 PM

Replies: 1,239

1989 IROC 344 original miles

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Posted By Stuart S

Re: 1989 IROC 344 original miles

I normally don’t get involved in arguments like this either, but ev305tpi stated this extremely well. Lots of cars are repainted; many are even repainted well. That being said, this is 100%...

Forum: History / Originality

02-21-2018, 09:07 PM

Replies: 457

Views: 27,699

Posted By Stuart S

Re: 1987 IROC-Z convertible. Are 4 IROCs too many?

Because I’ve never heard of it referred to as a frost plug; sounds like Kansas speak :lmao:

Forum: History / Originality

02-21-2018, 07:49 PM

Replies: 457

Views: 27,699

Posted By Stuart S

Re: 1987 IROC-Z convertible. Are 4 IROCs too many?

I maintain my thoughts, lol

Forum: History / Originality

02-21-2018, 07:47 PM

Replies: 457

Views: 27,699

Posted By Stuart S

Re: 1987 IROC-Z convertible. Are 4 IROCs too many?

Dupe post, sorry

Forum: History / Originality

02-19-2018, 09:51 PM

Replies: 457

Views: 27,699

Posted By Stuart S

Re: 1987 IROC-Z convertible. Are 4 IROCs too many?

Freeze out plug?

Forum: History / Originality

02-16-2018, 08:38 PM

Replies: 7

Oil cap on tpi cars, front or back?

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Posted By Stuart S

Re: Oil cap on tpi cars, front or back?

I don’t believe they were ever on the passenger side

Forum: History / Originality

02-16-2018, 07:17 PM

Replies: 7

Oil cap on tpi cars, front or back?

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Posted By Stuart S

Re: Oil cap on tpi cars, front or back?

I believe it was year specific and I believe 90-92 was front.

That being said, both my 87 and 89 are rear...

March 2018 COTM **Nomination Thread**

02-13-2018, 09:13 PM

Replies: 26

Views: 2,791

Posted By Stuart S

Re: March 2018 COTM **Nomination Thread**

I asked the same thing in the February winner thread

Forum: Firebirds for Sale

02-11-2018, 04:44 PM

Replies: 27

1989 Formula 350 LSX

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Posted By Stuart S

Re: 1989 Formula 350 LSX

I remember you and this car from early TGO days; sorry to see it go - looks great!

Forum: History / Originality

02-11-2018, 03:50 PM

Replies: 733

If they still offered 245/50/16 Gatorbacks, would you buy them?

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Posted By Stuart S

Re: If they still offered 245/50/16 Gatorbacks, would you buy them?

You’ve been clear about your thoughts since page 1 of this thread back in 2011:lmao:

Forum: History / Originality

02-11-2018, 01:00 PM

Replies: 733

If they still offered 245/50/16 Gatorbacks, would you buy them?

Views: 85,352

Posted By Stuart S

Re: If they still offered 245/50/16 Gatorbacks, would you buy them?

Kelsey makes them. I’ve spoken to John Kelsey by phone and email numerous times (as have others who have posted in this 13 page thread) and he has a pair of tires off of my GTA since 2013. There is...

Forum: History / Originality

02-11-2018, 11:18 AM

Replies: 733

If they still offered 245/50/16 Gatorbacks, would you buy them?

Views: 85,352

Posted By Stuart S

Re: If they still offered 245/50/16 Gatorbacks, would you buy them?

Kelsey already makes them in a 225/60/15 (Fox Mustang size).

Kelsey also makes various other discontinued Goodyear tires...

Venues such as AACA are not make specific...

Forum: History / Originality

02-11-2018, 10:29 AM

Replies: 733

If they still offered 245/50/16 Gatorbacks, would you buy them?

Views: 85,352

Posted By Stuart S

Re: If they still offered 245/50/16 Gatorbacks, would you buy them?

The bottom line here is this:

-Anyone who daily drives a thirdgen, and has complaints about the Gatorback’s performance (or lack of performance) isn’t going to spend the money on these anyway...
...

February 2018 COTM **Winner**

02-10-2018, 01:19 PM

Replies: 29

Views: 2,131

Posted By Stuart S

Re: February 2018 COTM **Winner**

As my car is not the COTM, I am not going to bother; just seems like an exercise in futility to bother nominating and voting if it hasn’t been updated for the past 3 winners...

No... I mean...

February 2018 COTM **Winner**

02-10-2018, 09:04 AM

Replies: 29

Views: 2,131

Posted By Stuart S

Re: February 2018 COTM **Winner**

Crickets 🦗 🦗

February 2018 COTM **Winner**

02-07-2018, 09:48 PM

Replies: 29

Views: 2,131

Posted By Stuart S

Re: February 2018 COTM **Winner**

Congrats, beautiful car!

I have to ask, does anyone know how come the COTM on the main page is still November’s car?

Forum: Convertibles

12-09-2017, 06:58 PM

Replies: 83

1989 ASC 5.7L GTA Convertible - my holy grail, found!!

Views: 12,482

Posted By Stuart S

Re: 1989 ASC 5.7L GTA Convertible - my holy grail, found!!

Beautiful car! Use it well!

May 2017 COTM **Voting Thread**

04-23-2017, 06:45 PM

Replies: 21

Views: 2,318

Posted By Stuart S

Re: May 2017 COTM **Voting Thread**

Here are a couple from today :)

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/80-image_d27e112b738f3ca9a5950072c021144c5fa2c441.jpeg...

May 2017 COTM **Voting Thread**

04-23-2017, 07:32 AM

Replies: 21

Views: 2,318

Posted By Stuart S

Re: May 2017 COTM **Voting Thread**

Thank you for the nomination!

My 1987 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 has about 29,200 original miles. It is an LB9 hardtop car, wearing its original Flame Red Metallic (74U) over Silver Metallic (13) paint....

May 2017 COTM **Nomination Thread**

04-13-2017, 09:33 PM

Replies: 17

Views: 1,611

Posted By Stuart S

Re: May 2017 COTM **Nomination Thread**

Nice! Thanks!

Forum: History / Originality

03-07-2017, 07:28 PM

Replies: 79

What Restoration Parts Would You Like to See?

Views: 5,115

Posted By Stuart S

Re: What Restoration Parts Would You Like to See?

Headliners that don't sucks.

February 2017 COTM **WINNER**

02-03-2017, 08:18 PM

Replies: 20

Views: 2,498

Posted By Stuart S

Re: February 2017 COTM **WINNER**

Beautiful car!

Forum: Members Firebirds

12-28-2016, 07:02 PM

Replies: 17

Pics of my old 1989 GTA

Views: 2,454

Posted By Stuart S

Re: Pics of my old 1989 GTA

Nice car! But I'm biased :)
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/80-image_85e18d15f57b18b50fca9bf8695a9044a2d77f29.jpeg

Forum: Members Firebirds

12-04-2016, 08:32 PM

Replies: 23

Views: 1,803

Posted By Stuart S

Re: Few TA pics from today

Thank you!

Forum: Members Firebirds

12-04-2016, 05:18 PM

Replies: 23

Views: 1,803

Posted By Stuart S

Re: Few TA pics from today

Hey, a local!

Forum: Members Firebirds

12-04-2016, 03:42 PM

Replies: 23

Views: 1,803

Posted By Stuart S

Re: Few TA pics from today

This morning

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/80-image_c62b62094f53e0be51279d05a6a3157fd30f19a4.jpeg
...

December 2016 COTM **WINNER**

12-01-2016, 10:01 PM

Replies: 20

Views: 2,052

Posted By Stuart S

Re: December 2016 COTM **WINNER**

Congrats!

11-19-2016, 08:18 PM

Replies: 54

Views: 5,065

Posted By Stuart S

Re: December 2016 COTM **Voting Thread**

That means a lot coming from you Scott; thank you!

11-15-2016, 08:22 PM

Replies: 54

Views: 5,065

Posted By Stuart S

Re: December 2016 COTM **Voting Thread**

Thanks guys!

There are some great cars in this thread!

11-14-2016, 05:05 AM

Replies: 54

Views: 5,065

Posted By Stuart S

Re: December 2016 COTM **Voting Thread**

Thanks, but I actually pulled them all directly from the prior thread :lol:

11-13-2016, 09:38 PM

Replies: 54

If they still offered 245/50/16 Gatorbacks, would you buy them?

Views: 5,065

Posted By Stuart S

Re: December 2016 COTM **Voting Thread**

Thank you for the re-nomination!

As I had posted previously, my 1989 Pontiac Trans Am GTA has about 38k original miles. It is an L98 t-top car, wearing its original Gunmetal Metallic (87U)...

Forum: History / Originality

09-14-2016, 08:16 PM

Replies: 733

Views: 85,352

Posted By Stuart S

Re: If they still offered 245/50/16 Gatorbacks, would you buy them?

I doubt it'll have any impact; Kelsey already does the 15" tires for the fox Mustangs

Forum: Members Firebirds

09-13-2016, 09:03 PM

Replies: 23

Views: 1,803

Posted By Stuart S

Re: Few TA pics from today

Thanks!

Thanks! Stock color, and original paint. Code 74U, Flame Red Metallic

Of course; looking for anything specific?

September COTM **Voting Thread**

09-01-2016, 07:05 PM

Replies: 62

Views: 5,884

Posted By Stuart S

Re: September COTM **Voting Thread**

Congrats!

September COTM **Voting Thread**

08-30-2016, 08:49 PM

Replies: 62

Views: 5,884

Posted By Stuart S

Re: September COTM **Voting Thread**

I think it's completely relevant on a forum such a History & Restoration... But maybe not for COTM.

September COTM **Voting Thread**

08-30-2016, 04:04 PM

Replies: 62

Views: 5,884

Posted By Stuart S

Re: September COTM **Voting Thread**

To clarify, I didn't post the "detail" pictures for purposes of more votes, but to illustrate how ridiculous this post (which is supposed to be "fun") has become. I literally walked around the car...