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Forum: Convertibles
10-18-2006, 01:19 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 30,214
Posted By Trans It

Here's my '91 TA in showroom condition w/17K...

Here's my '91 TA in showroom condition w/17K miles:
Forum: Firebirds Wanted
07-14-2006, 10:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 500
Posted By Trans It

I have a mint '91 Trans Am convertible that just...

I have a mint '91 Trans Am convertible that just turned 17,000 miles (original documented). 305 with 5-speed and posi rear. Like new inside and out and runs like a dream. It's red w/camel top and...
Forum: Convertibles
04-20-2006, 05:58 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,396
Posted By Trans It

I was told by Pontiac in late '91 that there was...

I was told by Pontiac in late '91 that there was 104 manual 5 speeds built (for the 1991 year). So that would make 451 automatic T/A's. I've never seen any numbers on the WS6 option.
Forum: Convertibles
04-17-2006, 06:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,247
Posted By Trans It

The claim that the car listed for over $35,000...

The claim that the car listed for over $35,000 seems a bit suspect. According to the above posted info on Autoform, these conversions cost around $5,500. So what were T/A's going for in 1985,...
Forum: Car Audio
04-04-2006, 10:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 596
Posted By Trans It

MDF is preferred over wood in speaker cabinet...

MDF is preferred over wood in speaker cabinet building because it controls cabinet vibrations/resonances better than wood. A wood cabinet when hit on the side will have a 'ring' to it, while a MDF...
Forum: Car Audio
04-04-2006, 09:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 571
Posted By Trans It

Well, this one for sure, Deep Purple's "Highway...

Well, this one for sure, Deep Purple's "Highway Star". Every 3rd Genner should have this song! :nod:

Nobody gonna take my car
I’m gonna race it to the ground
Nobody gonna beat my car
It’s...
Forum: Convertibles
03-29-2006, 11:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 668
Posted By Trans It

That's what I needed to know. :thanks:

That's what I needed to know. :thanks:
Forum: Convertibles
03-29-2006, 11:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 668
Posted By Trans It

Adjusting front fender on convertible

I understand there's a difference between the coupe and convertible fenders. Here's my question: Is the convertible fender welded or riveted at the rocker area? The reason I'm asking is I want to...
Forum: Body
03-28-2006, 09:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 656
Posted By Trans It

It's kinda tricky, and you should have some sort...

It's kinda tricky, and you should have some sort of repair manual to show you where all the adjustment nuts/bolts are located. I used one of those old Haynes books (for F'Birds) for doing my driver...
Forum: Body
03-28-2006, 09:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 656
Posted By Trans It

Edit: double post

Edit: double post
Forum: Convertibles
03-26-2006, 11:24 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 23,290
Posted By Trans It

I was told by GM/Pontiac back in late '91 that...

I was told by GM/Pontiac back in late '91 that there was only 104 T/A 'verts built w/5 speed manual trannys for the 1991 model year. So they are quite rare. :)
Forum: Convertibles
03-24-2006, 10:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,048
Posted By Trans It

I dunno, kinda works for me. At least on the...

I dunno, kinda works for me. At least on the silver and black cars posted above. The gold bird on red would probably look good too, especially with the gold wheels/tan top combo. Like it or not,...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-23-2006, 08:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,365
Posted By Trans It

Kinda reminds me of the old '78 Corvette Pace Car...

Kinda reminds me of the old '78 Corvette Pace Car wheels, except those were chrome w/red stripe:

http://www.carmemories.com/images/dbimages/2420.jpg
Forum: Convertibles
03-22-2006, 11:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,048
Posted By Trans It

It would probably look ok. Not sure if it would...

It would probably look ok. Not sure if it would really add anything to a 3rd/gen though, as hood birds have such a '70s vibe. Are there any pics of a 3/gen with one of these birds on it?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-22-2006, 10:33 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 13,683
Posted By Trans It

A tad off topic, but that build sheet of...

A tad off topic, but that build sheet of hwcoll95's looks like one of the Dead Sea Scrolls. :nod:
Forum: Convertibles
03-22-2006, 09:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 659
Posted By Trans It

I posted this on another thread: How old are...

I posted this on another thread:

How old are your trunk-lid support struts? If they are weak, it can throw off the alignment of the lid. So make sure those are in good shape before you do any...
Forum: Convertibles
03-22-2006, 09:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 836
Posted By Trans It

How old are your trunk-lid support struts? If...

How old are your trunk-lid support struts? If they are weak, it can throw off the alignment of the lid. So make sure those are in good shape before you do any adjusting. I spent several hours...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-21-2006, 10:27 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 13,683
Posted By Trans It

Yes, LB9 engine and M39 manual trans.

Yes, LB9 engine and M39 manual trans.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-21-2006, 10:01 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 13,683
Posted By Trans It

1991 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am convertible: F...

1991 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am convertible: F 1996 + R 1459 = 3455 lbs.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-20-2006, 04:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 634
Posted By Trans It

That's what I did, it went another month or two...

That's what I did, it went another month or two before it quit charging. Keep an eye on the batt/alt gauge.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-20-2006, 04:11 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,251
Posted By Trans It

My 305 goes fast enough to kill me. What's a 350...

My 305 goes fast enough to kill me. What's a 350 gonna do, kill me a little quicker? :p :lmao:

Seriously, for me the 305 is fine, plenty of speed/power for what I want, and gets very good gas...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-20-2006, 03:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 634
Posted By Trans It

I had the very same problem last year. All of a...

I had the very same problem last year. All of a sudden my engine developed a high-pitched whining sound. To make a long story short, it was the alternator. Replaced it with a new unit, sound went...
Forum: Body
03-20-2006, 10:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 884
Posted By Trans It

Did mine back in Jan/Feb. Other than losing a...

Did mine back in Jan/Feb. Other than losing a spring which took me several hours to find (:gocrazy:), everything went well. Although it isn't really required, I removed the complete right-hand...
Forum: History / Originality
03-14-2006, 01:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,432
Posted By Trans It

The plastic cable is usually what breaks in the...

The plastic cable is usually what breaks in the originals. From what I understand, the repro GM's have issues. If you have a good original assembly the GM repair kit is the way to go. You have to...
Forum: Convertibles
03-14-2006, 01:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 885
Posted By Trans It

Only 555 were built. Enjoy! :burnout:

Only 555 were built. Enjoy! :burnout:
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-11-2006, 09:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 894
Posted By Trans It

My favorite tire size choice on stock 16"x8"...

My favorite tire size choice on stock 16"x8" wheels for these 3rd gens is 245/55-16. Only a couple companies make that size (Toyo and Pirelli?). Never cared for the tire-to-fender gap with the stock...
Forum: History / Originality
03-10-2006, 06:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 678
Posted By Trans It

I replaced my original plugs and wires when my...

I replaced my original plugs and wires when my car was just a few weeks old back in '91. Still have them stored away in my shop. It seems like the wires are "Packard", and I think the plugs just say...
Forum: History / Originality
03-10-2006, 02:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 909
Posted By Trans It

Were there really that many '91 Birds with the...

Were there really that many '91 Birds with the power antenna option (93.4%)? I was under the impression that pow/ants were kinda rare. Mine came with one, but currently it has a stationary mount.
...
Forum: History / Originality
03-05-2006, 02:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,086
Posted By Trans It

If the hypothetical V-6 w/10,000 miles had been...

If the hypothetical V-6 w/10,000 miles had been properly stored and cared for over the years, I'd rather have it than the high mileage V8-350 car. I could always add a bigger engine if needed. Having...
Forum: History / Originality
02-14-2006, 09:26 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,302
Posted By Trans It

According to the 1991 Pontiac Car Distribution...

According to the 1991 Pontiac Car Distribution Bulletin sheet on "Color Keyed Standard Items", the "Gold Diamond Spoke" wheels were offered on cars with beige top/camel interior, and "Charcoal...
Forum: History / Originality
02-08-2006, 11:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,168
Posted By Trans It

I went through this dilemma last year, and ended...

I went through this dilemma last year, and ended up getting a mint stationary mount off another 'Bird. It bugged me a little at first that it wouldn't be original, but in the big scheme of things, it...
Forum: History / Originality
02-01-2006, 10:15 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,392
Posted By Trans It

I was getting ready to ask the same thing! Cool...

I was getting ready to ask the same thing! Cool indeed.
Forum: History / Originality
01-31-2006, 09:29 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,392
Posted By Trans It

The approx. length is 18 1/2 inches x 4 1/2...

The approx. length is 18 1/2 inches x 4 1/2 inches high. They stick out approx. 2 1/4 inches at the map/storage pocket, and around 3 1/2 inches at the cupholder area. These measurements are for the...
Forum: History / Originality
01-31-2006, 03:47 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,392
Posted By Trans It

Never had a prob with mine getting in the way. I...

Never had a prob with mine getting in the way. I usually don't buy mega-sized colas either. As far as the car goes, it's a bit of a chore getting in and out of anyway (maybe it's my old age ;)). That...
Forum: Convertibles
01-20-2006, 11:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 722
Posted By Trans It

My '91 has a 305tpi w/5 speed manual and posi...

My '91 has a 305tpi w/5 speed manual and posi rear. Drives and shifts like a dream.
Forum: History / Originality
01-18-2006, 11:07 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,258
Posted By Trans It

I did a factory order on my '91 T/A 'vert in the...

I did a factory order on my '91 T/A 'vert in the spring of 1991, and it came in on July 11th '91. At the moment it has 15,900 original miles!
Forum: Convertibles
10-30-2005, 12:31 AM
Replies: 283
Views: 108,669
Posted By Trans It

Man, the hell I go through to post on one of...

Man, the hell I go through to post on one of these photo pages with my primitive dial-up... :rolleyes:
Forum: Convertibles
10-24-2005, 01:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 833
Posted By Trans It

I believe he just had them on display for this...

I believe he just had them on display for this show from some he has collected through the years. So I don't think they're part of his dealer stock. But being he is a car dealer, I'm sure some of...
Forum: Convertibles
10-24-2005, 09:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 833
Posted By Trans It

A flock of Bird 'verts

This is a pic from the recent Trans Am Country "Firebird" car show held at the Doug Henry dealership in Goldsboro NC on 10/22/05. It appears Doug is a big-time 3rd gen fan (he had another on the shop...
Forum: South East Region
10-23-2005, 10:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 504
Posted By Trans It

Yeah, that was me. Thanks.

Yeah, that was me. Thanks.
Forum: South East Region
10-23-2005, 08:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 504
Posted By Trans It

Woo-hoo!!! I won the TAC Club Choice award...

Woo-hoo!!! I won the TAC Club Choice award 1982-1992 trophy with my '91 T/A 'vert. Great show, had a blast!

That was the first time I've ever put my 'bird in a show. Still had its factory tires!...
Forum: History / Originality
10-19-2005, 10:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,054
Posted By Trans It

Yeah, they're fairly rare from what I understand....

Yeah, they're fairly rare from what I understand. Here's my '91 Delco unit, not sure if the Camaro's were the same though:
Forum: History / Originality
10-03-2005, 03:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 721
Posted By Trans It

Why not kill 2 birds with 1 stone and get a 3rd...

Why not kill 2 birds with 1 stone and get a 3rd gen Vette? I like the '78/'79 models with the fastback rear glass. Anyway, this will not solve your Vette vs Camaro thing, but just for the heck of it...
Forum: Convertibles
09-30-2005, 11:15 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,122
Posted By Trans It

Just took my spare and jack out for the first...

Just took my spare and jack out for the first time in 15 years to check it out. What a b*tch, it was like wrestling with a gator to get that sucker out. There's no way in hello I'm going to get that...
Forum: History / Originality
09-29-2005, 06:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,029
Posted By Trans It

Regardless of the # of stars these cars get, it's...

Regardless of the # of stars these cars get, it's not a car I want to wrap around a tree or smack a Mack with. Mine's a vert too, and I've had not too pleasant thoughts of that very 'close to my...
Forum: Convertibles
09-23-2005, 07:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 667
Posted By Trans It

I like getting up close and personal with my...

I like getting up close and personal with my manual top. Down, or up, in a flash. Car is nice and tight and rattle free too. What more could I ask for.

:driving:
Forum: Electronics
09-22-2005, 07:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 467
Posted By Trans It

Battery suggestions

Seems like I may be about ready for a new battery. I have the 105 amp alternator and the usual host of electronic doo-dads: p/w, a/c, p/seats, pdl, etc. So is there a recommended battery in regard...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-21-2005, 10:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 713
Posted By Trans It

TOYO 'Proxes T1R' questions:

Anyone here have experience with the Toyo T1R (replaces T1-S)? I'm considering going with a set of 245/55-16's in place of my stock 245/50-16 Goodyears (original tires BTW!). This particular tire...
Forum: Convertibles
09-17-2005, 06:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 648
Posted By Trans It

Nice! Welcome to the convertible club. :burnout:

Nice! Welcome to the convertible club. :burnout:
Forum: Cars Wanted 2006
06-10-2005, 12:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 696
Posted By Trans It

My '91 T/A 'vert is in the "cars for sale"...

My '91 T/A 'vert is in the "cars for sale" section. 305 TPI 5-speed, gets excellent gas mileage. Has 15,000 original miles. I'm in NC (eastern).
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