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Forum: Members Firebirds
11-30-2019, 11:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,681
Posted By steve87ta

Re: My Formula after a Decade in Storage

Always wondered if you were still around.
Forum: Body
07-18-2019, 09:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,154
Posted By steve87ta

Re: Repair or Replace Ground Effects

i use evercoat maxim 2 part epoxy for urethane,
3m makes some too.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-17-2018, 03:00 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,254
Posted By steve87ta

Re: 88 Formula - Love the color

Stripped one just like that 10 years ago......still have some of the parts.... probably should have fixed it but it was rusty.
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
08-01-2018, 11:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,299
Posted By steve87ta

Re: FS: Base Firebird Hood - $75

I like the hood, but that is like 600 miles....
Forum: Body
06-14-2018, 11:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,476
Posted By steve87ta

Re: Rusty surprise on craigslist special HELP!

jason Fritz
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-20-2018, 11:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,091
Posted By steve87ta

Re: Any tips on centering Quicktime Bell Housing?

I use a special tool that bolts to ths crank flange. Browell IIRC
Forum: Body
03-01-2018, 10:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 429
Posted By steve87ta

Re: new hood will not close??

Usually that is caused by worn hinges.
Forum: Body
11-26-2017, 09:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,004
Posted By steve87ta

Re: 87 Trans Am Cheap Resto

Looks Great!
Forum: Interior
09-11-2017, 04:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,425
Posted By steve87ta

Re: Rear View Mirror 86 Camaro

lol, funny Drew. I thought I was the only one that thinks that way.
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
01-10-2017, 05:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,307
Posted By steve87ta

Re: 1989 Firebird Formula Clean Michigan Title

is this car still available?
Forum: Body
08-22-2016, 06:24 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 7,919
Posted By steve87ta

Re: HELP!! DAMAGE TO MY 1991 FIREBIRD FORMULA SHOWCAR-MAY TOTAL IT

I am sorry man that was a nice car.
i remember seeing it in the mags...

In the end it is just a car....some things can not be fixed or replaced like a car.
Forum: Body
06-02-2016, 05:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 960
Posted By steve87ta

Re: got my 83 back from paint

Looks nice!
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
02-09-2016, 11:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 477
Posted By steve87ta

Re: 305 short block with reground and polished crank $100

Hi, how have you been?
I could probably come pick it up on Saturday.
i am kind of busy till then.
Steve
Forum: Carburetors
02-04-2016, 10:32 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,064
Posted By steve87ta

Re: Reman qjet weirdness

I agree with above. You have been to Cliffs site, that is good. If it were mine I would be checking the needle/seat too. He says most reman ones will destroy themselves instantly from the E10 we...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
01-25-2016, 04:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,600
Posted By steve87ta

Re: 1991 or 1992 Firebird Delco speakers and brackets

Still have these?
Forum: Mid-West Region
01-12-2016, 11:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 785
Posted By steve87ta

Re: anyone in MN have their thrid gen apart???

Is the whole mirror loose, they have studs/nuts.
Is the glass loose, could be the adjuster cable thingy that provides tension.
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
01-11-2016, 11:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 504
Posted By steve87ta

Re: headliner, sun visor, sail panel kit. Color : Flame Red

I will take it.
Let me see if I still have your #.....
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
01-11-2016, 05:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,092
Posted By steve87ta

Re: FS Bosch 3 19lbers for 305 TPI

PM sent
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
01-03-2016, 10:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,261
Posted By steve87ta

Re: Tpi cruise control cables

Did you sell them both?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
12-15-2015, 11:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,452
Posted By steve87ta

Re: Iceberg alternator, aluminium water pumps, other stuff

I am interested in the TPI fuel lines and water pumps.
Forum: Interior
11-13-2015, 11:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,725
Posted By steve87ta

Re: Dye Interior Plastics?

I have a Black interior in MN.
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
09-13-2015, 09:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,803
Posted By steve87ta

Re: FIREBIRD DOOR PANELS (RED) FOR SALE (92065)

Still Available?
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
09-11-2015, 10:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,981
Posted By steve87ta

Re: complete red interior (update)

How much for the interior plastics to 55449?
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
08-24-2015, 04:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,982
Posted By steve87ta

Re: COMPLETE RED INTERIOR

Interested 55449 is the zip.
Forum: Interior
08-20-2015, 11:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,383
Posted By steve87ta

Re: What third gen seats are these pics included

I dig them, want to sell?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-13-2015, 09:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,232
Posted By steve87ta

Re: Bellhousing Alignment Tool: Where has this been all my life?

Love mine. Of course it for a pontiac v8 and I run a saftey bell.
One of those tools that you don't need very often but when you do it is really slick!
Forum: Members Firebirds
07-17-2015, 11:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,212
Posted By steve87ta

Re: 88 Trans Am comes home....

Cool.
Forum: Body
07-15-2015, 10:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 711
Posted By steve87ta

Re: D/A Sander/ Compressor, Please Help!

Looks pretty good to me. I have one similar, painted a few cars with it.
Forum: Body
07-09-2015, 09:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 711
Posted By steve87ta

Re: D/A Sander/ Compressor, Please Help!

You could scan local ads for a nice used one,
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-07-2015, 11:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 638
Posted By steve87ta

Re: HELP!3 years later, HUGE powerloss back! 305 TBI

Ditto.... Went through this with my 454 in my truck a couple of months ago.
I replaced the injector.
Its like they malfunction and then finally give up the ghost. Funny thing was the bad injector...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
06-29-2015, 11:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 472
Posted By steve87ta

Re: [mn] Camaro parts

pm sent
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
06-25-2015, 11:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 589
Posted By steve87ta

Re: Parting out 90 camaro RS

Any doors left?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-05-2015, 11:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 397
Posted By steve87ta

Re: Advice to make one good '91 RS out of two!!

What he said. If you are lucky you might find a guy in your area who parts third gens.
We have a couple here in MN.
Forum: History / Originality
06-05-2015, 05:56 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 11,260
Posted By steve87ta

Re: 1987 IROC-Z 5.7 TPI with T-tops

Good for you.
Good to hear from you again, even if you went to the dark side!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-04-2015, 10:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 397
Posted By steve87ta

Re: Advice to make one good '91 RS out of two!!

I have stripped a few Firebirds, I take everything off and scrap the shell.
It is cheaper to get a parts car but its a lot of work. I would not count on a good motor, if it is great, but buy it...
Forum: Body
05-20-2015, 11:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,126
Posted By steve87ta

Re: 85-90 v. 91-92 Front Bumper Reenforcement Bar

The front is different. Nose is flush in height with headlight door on 91/92. I have good early ones but had to fix one of my later ones to install my formula bumper. It is about 2 inches taller....
Forum: Body
05-19-2015, 10:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,126
Posted By steve87ta

Re: 85-90 v. 91-92 Front Bumper Reenforcement Bar

Fyi they are different. Should not be hard to find the correct one.
steve
Forum: Body
04-20-2015, 06:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,338
Posted By steve87ta

Re: New paint! Should I wet sand and clear?

I would not sand a metallic, you will cut into the flakes. I always clear after a metallic base coat.
Forum: Body
04-20-2015, 06:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,139
Posted By steve87ta

Re: anyone seen cracks in the body like this?

Ditto here. I have one that had been crashed and had the same crack in the same spot. T top car. Is there one below the shifter bracket?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-15-2015, 08:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 447
Posted By steve87ta

Re: looking at another fbody

Don't ask me. My driveway is full because I love a good deal on a firebird that needs work.
I have 9 cars right now, not all firebirds.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-15-2015, 08:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,091
Posted By steve87ta

Re: flat-tappet build, break-in & start-up problems

Not in my opinion. Increasing valve spring pressures with performance cams is done to keep the valve train stable with the steeper ramps and higher lift. In my experience if they are to soft it...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-15-2015, 04:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,091
Posted By steve87ta

Re: flat-tappet build, break-in & start-up problems

Yeah that's a healthy cam. I would normally think higher pressures than they recommend, but they built the cam. Maybe see if you can time it.
I would think it may have bent some valves but you say...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-13-2015, 06:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,091
Posted By steve87ta

Re: flat-tappet build, break-in & start-up problems

I agree, maybe do a compression check and see if the valves are set right. While there is a lot of flat cam break in talk the last few years, and they are tricky, my experience is that the milder...
Forum: Body
04-08-2015, 06:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,036
Posted By steve87ta

Re: 1992 Formula 350 Front Bumper Cover

What T top said. I don't use flex agent. Most refinish automotive paint will harden eventually.
It is hard to duplicate the factory flexibility. It is a balance with durability(hardness) and...
Forum: Carburetors
03-15-2015, 09:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,029
Posted By steve87ta

Re: Newbi to carb set up help appreciated

Still seems to be 180 off to me. The piston will still be at tdc. Maybe pull a valve cover to make sure both valves are closed.
Forum: Carburetors
03-09-2015, 10:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 642
Posted By steve87ta

Re: Need to find Carb to air cleaner adaptor?

I think summit has them in different heights.
Forum: Carburetors
03-09-2015, 10:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 714
Posted By steve87ta

Re: Crank No Start/Flooding Holley

Could have some trash in the needle/seat from the install...
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