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Forum: History / Originality
04-26-2024, 05:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 284
Posted By F-body-fan

Re: My fav Trans Am

Have you ever attempted to try & track it down? Maybe somebody in your relation could find some old paperwork with the VIN on it?

I took the picture above when the car was only 4 years old &...
Forum: History / Originality
04-25-2024, 05:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 284
Posted By F-body-fan

Re: My fav Trans Am

I owned a twin to your car back in 1990-1992 was a great car & my first really nice car. One of my memories was the glow of the interior & dash lighting first time I drove it at night. Was so...
Forum: History / Originality
04-11-2024, 02:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 450
Posted By F-body-fan

Re: Help identifying rear window louvers

I thought the slats remove from the side sections?
Never tried to take mine apart, so maybe its one of those things where that's difficult once they are assembled.
Forum: History / Originality
04-10-2024, 05:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 450
Posted By F-body-fan

Re: Help identifying rear window louvers

First time for me seeing the factory "keys"
I just assumed all these years mine had come with an allen wrench. :D

Where those painted by some chance?
I don't recall them being much more than a...
Forum: Interior
03-30-2024, 06:57 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,398
Posted By F-body-fan

Re: Recover 89 Z-28 Steering Wheel

Sorry to hear that.
I'm guessing its one of those things that you would have to just do many of them & learn the hard knocks.
Would be so cool to see how they were done at whatever supplier did...
Forum: Interior
03-30-2024, 06:32 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,398
Posted By F-body-fan

Re: Recover 89 Z-28 Steering Wheel

Any updates on your re-wrap project? Just curious how that is turning out for you.
Forum: Interior
03-30-2024, 06:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 624
Posted By F-body-fan

Re: Iroc steering Wheel

Does anyone have any pictures of these re-wrapped wheels? I am going to guess the material is nearly impossible to
duplicate, maybe in part because of what happens to the leather over the decades...
Forum: History / Originality
03-15-2024, 05:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 453
Posted By F-body-fan

Re: 113 MILE 1983 TRANS AM PACE CAR

Well, in the sellers defence It does say "odometer reads 110" miles & really nothing more.
I'm leaning towards a nice survivor with 100110 miles that needs a little TLC. We all know that ultra low...
Forum: Interior
03-11-2024, 08:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 927
Posted By F-body-fan

Re: 1989 Carpet replacement preference & colors

I was going to call & request some samples from ACC, but knowing you also have beechwood & already did the research I am sure I would end up with the same 9205. I was going to order new carpet &...
Forum: Interior
03-11-2024, 06:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 927
Posted By F-body-fan

Re: 1989 Carpet replacement preference & colors

Did you end up ordering a carpet in #9205 last fall? If so, how did it turn out?
Forum: History / Originality
02-15-2024, 06:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 464
Posted By F-body-fan

Re: 85 IROC 15k miles on BaT

I think there is more dirt on the recline lever than most enthusiasts have in their entire interior. :D
A car worthy of a good detail!

I had an 82 T/A with that wiper way back, but was hidden a...
Forum: History / Originality
12-13-2023, 07:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 539
Posted By F-body-fan

Re: Requesting pics of hood to cowl weatherstrip

I have the same, still in the Cardboard. I have never even opened it to see if its in there..... maybe 2005 ish I was cleaning & decreasing my 87 & managed to wreck the original.
So I removed it &...
Forum: History / Originality
12-11-2023, 05:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 398
Posted By F-body-fan

Re: Question about IROC's with 15" wheels....

I had one of those for a very short time & I just might have a picture of the SPID decal if that tells anything at all? Funny, I was just last week talking about those wheels on the Irocs with a...
Forum: History / Originality
11-20-2023, 06:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 559
Posted By F-body-fan

Re: 1984 Camaro - Needs New Engine Belts

You could try calling these guys. Maybe they still have something in their inventory?

https://www.vbeltguys.com/search

Belts usually come in 1/2" increments, & it looks like you have the sizes...
Forum: Convertibles
11-17-2023, 06:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 461
Posted By F-body-fan

Re: ASC door decal question

Thats exactly how my 89 is pictured above. adhesive dried up & clear tape is long gone. I suppose its fitting that the sticker is similar quality to the rest of the conversion parts :D
Forum: Convertibles
11-14-2023, 05:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 461
Posted By F-body-fan

Re: ASC door decal question

It had some paintwork done on the right front fender & lower half of the passengers door, but otherwise still original paint at this time. Still has the tire size & weight decals with the matching...
Forum: History / Originality
11-03-2023, 06:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 539
Posted By F-body-fan

Re: Requesting pics of hood to cowl weatherstrip

New Hood insulation? Looks to be in great shape!
Forum: History / Originality
10-15-2023, 02:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 539
Posted By F-body-fan

Re: Requesting pics of hood to cowl weatherstrip

Good Timing. I was in the shop removing the hood insulation, Took a break & I saw you post. ;)

1989

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Forum: History / Originality
10-04-2023, 04:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,404
Posted By F-body-fan

Re: Build or NO build

There are many of these cars in nice original condition that will likely never come to market, tucked away & not ever mentioned here on the forum. They are hidden out sight so it really can't bother...
Forum: Convertibles
10-03-2023, 08:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 466
Posted By F-body-fan

Re: Tonneau cover paint protector film

I think thats what the original oem cost from GM, so maybe just charging that because they can?
Does seem a bit spendy I would agree.
Forum: TPI
10-02-2023, 08:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 498
Posted By F-body-fan

Re: What are the roles of the speed sensor?

The ECU is making it like driving two footed coming to stop lights. Tiny bit of extra wear on the brakes I would think too?
Funny I never paid attention to it before until driving a manual shift...
Forum: TPI
10-02-2023, 08:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 498
Posted By F-body-fan

Re: What are the roles of the speed sensor?

I wonder if any of this is chip tune-able. I also never realized how different cold to warm idle speeds can be between proms, engine to engine, year to year. seems like there are so many different...
Forum: Convertibles
10-02-2023, 05:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 466
Posted By F-body-fan

Re: Tonneau cover paint protector film

I was digging around and found a 6 year old thread where there was TGO member making them. Not much feedback since then on how they turned out or if there are others making them now. I would imagine...
Forum: Convertibles
10-01-2023, 06:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 461
Posted By F-body-fan

ASC door decal question

I have seen a few pictures of the door decals that all seem to look like mine does.
I basically have a residue left from some type of tape that was over the ASC decal.
Whats the story with this? I...
Forum: Convertibles
10-01-2023, 05:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 466
Posted By F-body-fan

Tonneau cover paint protector film

Wondering what the best options are for replacing the tonneau cover film that goes between the painted surface & top weatherstrip.

I see Hawks offers one, But curious if there are other options &...
Forum: TPI
10-01-2023, 08:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 498
Posted By F-body-fan

Re: What are the roles of the speed sensor?

I have been trying to figure out a bug with my 89 5 speed TPI. it runs good, but at cold start ups the RPM's go all over the place. Not in the way a mad MAF or other issues make a rough stumbling...
Forum: TPI
09-29-2023, 07:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 498
Posted By F-body-fan

What are the roles of the speed sensor?

Just curious what the roles are of the speed sensor is on the TPI engines. I honestly have never paid attention to it & just assumed it was only for the cruise control.
I guess never really cared...
Forum: Convertibles
09-22-2023, 06:08 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 755
Posted By F-body-fan

Re: Convertible top replacement

Roorancher, are these seams glued, or sewn & folded over, or maybe both? Clean look, just curious if you could tell how it was done.
looks like its bonded tight with some type of modern...
Forum: Convertibles
09-18-2023, 10:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 755
Posted By F-body-fan

Re: Convertible top replacement

Does Robbins use Haartz Stayfast?

Would really appreciate seeing some pictures of your top if you dont mind sharing them :)
Forum: Convertibles
09-18-2023, 07:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 755
Posted By F-body-fan

Re: Convertible top replacement

Does anybody here have any good close up pictures of these aftermarket tops?
Sure seems like enough of them sell, so there must be a few members here
that could post some pics of the good & the...
Forum: Convertibles
09-14-2023, 08:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 755
Posted By F-body-fan

Re: Convertible top replacement

I find it odd that the seller has pictures of the "Chinese knock offs" showing all the things wrong with those,
but no good pictures of what they are selling. I would like to install a new top on...
Forum: History / Originality
09-14-2023, 05:05 PM
Replies: 303
Views: 10,126
Posted By F-body-fan

Re: Look what followed me home. ‘87 Formula

Thats exactly what I did with my 89 GTA, I zip stripped the 1" lip & polished just the bare lip. Turned out great. I think the GTA lace wheels are the exception. That lip
doesn't have the same...
Forum: History / Originality
09-14-2023, 01:07 PM
Replies: 303
Views: 10,126
Posted By F-body-fan

Re: Look what followed me home. ‘87 Formula

Wish there was a better option for restoring original wheels. I don't understand why the wheel restoration companies can't clear them the same way the wheels are done in a production setting today....
Forum: History / Originality
09-11-2023, 10:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 351
Posted By F-body-fan

Re: Front seat assembly

Same owner before me since the early 90's, & the car is pretty much untouched with lower miles. Like you mentioned, there was no evidence of any piercings through the fabric until I secured it.
So...
Forum: History / Originality
09-10-2023, 08:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 351
Posted By F-body-fan

Front seat assembly

I took the drivers seat apart on the 89 Camaro today to see if I could improve the fitment of the bottom cover. Leather was stretched & wrinkly & it just looked poor over all. While taking it apart I...
Forum: Body
09-06-2023, 03:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 642
Posted By F-body-fan

Re: Replacement IROC-Z Door Decals

I noticed they offer a premium kit for the 85-87, but not for the 88-90. Looking at the pricing, maybe
the 88-90 is premium? Its not listed that way though.
...
Forum: History / Originality
09-04-2023, 08:37 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 8,855
Posted By F-body-fan

Re: How rare was my GTA?

Dagwood, did you ever try running an add on marketplace, or cragislist in the Bagley area? Maybe post a picture of the car & just put it out there that you have the window sticker for the car & you'd...
Forum: History / Originality
09-04-2023, 07:39 PM
Replies: 303
Views: 10,126
Posted By F-body-fan

Re: Look what followed me home. ‘87 Formula

I see you found yourself staring at another fox body too :D
Forum: TPI
09-03-2023, 02:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,815
Posted By F-body-fan

Re: Rough cold start up, almost solved?? Long...

Well, I am happy to report I can close this case & the rough start up / idle mystery has been solved. It was difficult for me to figure out as it was a true coincidence of events. In general, I...
Forum: TPI
09-03-2023, 01:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 644
Posted By F-body-fan

Re: Idle Air Control clarification

I recorded some IAC activity that I found interesting & has helped. I recorded the signal at the idle air control wires so I could see what its actually doing, or should I say being told what to do...
Forum: TPI
08-28-2023, 07:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 410
Posted By F-body-fan

Re: How is Airflow data calculated / Data logged

It appears it has nothing to with learned A/F ratios like I was guessing above. .

I just dropped power to the ECU to reset, & still had the same type of data.
Forum: TPI
08-27-2023, 06:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 302
Posted By F-body-fan

Re: 1987 prom chip in a 1989 ?

Would it make sense to write to a prom that is already being flaky? Sure not apposed to giving that a try.
The car is 100% stock, no mods whatsoever. still has a working 9th injector as well.
Forum: TPI
08-27-2023, 06:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 302
Posted By F-body-fan

Re: 1987 prom chip in a 1989 ?

Wish I had something I could plug into the 87 to confirm its the prom, But when I put the ABWN in the 89, it does the same thing. a little erratic & throws a 34
Put the APYU back in & it runs...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
08-27-2023, 05:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,393
Posted By F-body-fan

Re: 85-92 TPI parts-Prices updated

I realize this posting is 8 years old, but just wanted to check to see if by chance you still have the ABWN prom :o
Forum: TPI
08-27-2023, 05:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 302
Posted By F-body-fan

Re: 1987 prom chip in a 1989 ?

The 89 is APYU (3516) But thats one thats working great in the 89

The problem child is the 87 ABWN (8656) this is the one throwing the 34 code & running erratic.

Have you seen proms go bad like...
Forum: TPI
08-27-2023, 04:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 302
Posted By F-body-fan

Re: 1987 prom chip in a 1989 ?

Whelp, looks like I have a bad prom chip.

A problem I have been having with the 87 since last year where its been starting hard & sets a maf low voltage code 34 right after start up. I chased...
Forum: TPI
08-27-2023, 03:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 302
Posted By F-body-fan

Re: 1987 prom chip in a 1989 ?

Thanks!
Forum: TPI
08-27-2023, 03:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 302
Posted By F-body-fan

1987 prom chip in a 1989 ?

For testing purposes, is there any reason I can not test a 1987 5.7 Prom chip in my 1989 5.7 car?

I looked at the wiring pinout & all I see missing is the 89 has VATS & the 87 prom is programed...
Forum: TPI
08-27-2023, 10:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 410
Posted By F-body-fan

How is Airflow data calculated / Data logged

The ECM gives both Air flow gm/sec & MAF gm/sec.

I am wondering what other inputs if any influence the "air flow" data?
At first glance airflow just looks like a duplicate of MAF data , but I am...
Forum: TPI
08-22-2023, 08:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,815
Posted By F-body-fan

Re: Rough cold start up, almost solved?? Long...

No worries & funny you revived it because I am hoping to get the car back home to work on this issue
Cant believe I started working on this 12 years go. Geez.

2 years ago I was trouble shooting...
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