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Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-22-2022, 07:06 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 18,527
Posted By ternandes

Re: Why are 305s bad?

When I did my V8 swap into my 86 bird from the V6, I was able to find a gently used low mileage 305 for such a low price that I couldn't pass it up. It came with almost all the parts I needed to do...
Forum: Body
05-31-2020, 02:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,141
Posted By ternandes

Re: 4th Gen spoiler swap

The Gorilla Glue worked perfectly. In addition to keeping the additional material in place, it will provide strength for the overall unit.

Today I located and drilled the holes for the inner...
Forum: Body
05-30-2020, 02:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,141
Posted By ternandes

Re: 4th Gen spoiler swap

OK it's been a while, since I've had way too many distractions. As TED pointed out, there is a LOT of trial and error involved in getting it to fit to the deck. I have mine about as close as it needs...
Forum: Body
04-18-2020, 11:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,141
Posted By ternandes

Re: 4th Gen spoiler swap

It turns out that my 1/8" neoprene showed up in the mailbox the next day, so it's all good.

I apologize for the pictures. They should have been rotated for easier viewing.
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Forum: Body
04-09-2020, 11:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,141
Posted By ternandes

Re: 4th Gen spoiler swap

I got my 1/2" neoprene yesterday, and I think it should sand OK. Today, I got the shipment of the 1/8" neoprene... which had obviously been opened in transit. The postmaster sent it to me in a sealed...
Forum: Body
04-06-2020, 09:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,141
Posted By ternandes

Re: 4th Gen spoiler swap

Yeah, I had wondered about that. I think I need to do that as well, given that my car is white.

I ordered my neoprene, and went "middle of the road" on softness/hardness. 60 is what I chose. I'll...
Forum: Body
04-04-2020, 03:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,141
Posted By ternandes

Re: 4th Gen spoiler swap

I figure I should order my neoprene now, so that I have it when I am ready for it. My question is, which "durometer" grade should I be using? I know that you (TED) sanded it to fit the contour......
Forum: Body
04-04-2020, 03:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,141
Posted By ternandes

Re: 4th Gen spoiler swap

My problem with the harness was that it came out of the spoiler over the hatch glass and I didn't want to route it that way.
Forum: Body
04-04-2020, 01:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,141
Posted By ternandes

Re: 4th Gen spoiler swap

After looking at what TEDSgrad did, and one or two other guys' mods, I thought about grinding/shaving the outer mounts in order to make them fit the deck lid.
After careful examination, I realized...
Forum: Body
03-29-2020, 02:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,773
Posted By ternandes

Re: Firebird Formula/GTA rear spoiler rant/idea question 4th gen

Excellent! I just posted my own thread with the same question about shaving down the outer supports.

I am more inclined now than ever to do just that.
Forum: Body
03-29-2020, 12:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,141
Posted By ternandes

4th Gen spoiler swap

Hi everyone, it's been a while.

I finally decided to junk the old rubber spoiler on my 88 GTA, because after owning it for 11 years, it's definitely time for some body work.

I've seen other...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
11-18-2019, 10:07 AM
Replies: 267
Views: 28,296
Posted By ternandes

Re: Optima Batterys..

I'm in agreement. I paid big bucks for an Optima, and barely got 3 years out of it in constant use. It was OK until the first time I let the car sit for a couple of weeks in cold weather. The battery...
Forum: History / Originality
10-02-2019, 08:01 AM
Replies: 324
Views: 37,359
Posted By ternandes

Re: Low-buck father/son restoration

OK it's been a few years. I had put the car aside after the inspection ran out. I've been so consumed with my businesses and work around the house that I just didn't have time to get it inspected....
Forum: History / Originality
10-02-2019, 07:28 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 15,168
Posted By ternandes

Re: The Resurrection of "Nellie"

Well, after a lot of hair pulling and messing with the intermittent SES code 33, the car kept getting worse. On a pure whim, I removed the Rich Porter MAF and put the old MAF back in. The car runs...
Forum: TPI
11-19-2018, 06:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 446
Posted By ternandes

Re: another frustrating intermittent code 33

Well, guys, it seems to be fixed. Early on in the troubleshooting I purchased a brand new MAF, and shortly thereafter the problem came back. I've been through this engine with a fine toothed comb,...
Forum: TPI
11-16-2018, 06:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 446
Posted By ternandes

another frustrating intermittent code 33

I have had an intermittent code 33 ever since I swapped a TPI 305 into my 86 bird. The car ran flawlessly for the first couple of weeks, and then I started getting the code 33.

Without going...
Forum: History / Originality
04-25-2018, 02:25 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 15,168
Posted By ternandes

Re: The Resurrection of "Nellie"

Well, it's been a while... Nellie has been a faithful servant, but as soon as cold weather set in, the SES light problem, code 33, starting coming back.

It was intermittent at first, and then...
Forum: History / Originality
09-29-2016, 01:36 PM
Replies: 505
Views: 34,764
Posted By ternandes

Re: 88 GTA: Now it's Dad's turn

Woo Hoo!

I got a replacement clutch under warranty! Will be installing same hopefully this weekend.
Forum: History / Originality
09-18-2016, 12:26 PM
Replies: 505
Views: 34,764
Posted By ternandes

Re: 88 GTA: Now it's Dad's turn

I spoke to the guys at the parts store. They are telling me that I might get a warranty replacement. Keep your fingers crossed.
Forum: History / Originality
09-18-2016, 12:15 PM
Replies: 505
Views: 34,764
Posted By ternandes

Re: 88 GTA: Now it's Dad's turn

Yep... exact same failure. I was slowing down for a stopped car making a turn, and she wouldn't come out of gear.

According to the research I've done, this can result from chattering (I didn't...
Forum: History / Originality
09-17-2016, 01:20 PM
Replies: 505
Views: 34,764
Posted By ternandes

Re: 88 GTA: Now it's Dad's turn

After two years of working on my other cars (not to mention honey-do projects) I finally took the transmission out of this one.

I had thought that the throwout bearing had failed. The clutch would...
Forum: History / Originality
07-26-2016, 07:01 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 15,168
Posted By ternandes

Re: The Resurrection of "Nellie"

Well, more than two weeks later, Nellie has not hiccuped even once. I'm calling her cured.

The only remaining issue is a relatively minor one:

Sometimes when I come to a stop and the engine...
Forum: History / Originality
07-11-2016, 07:52 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 15,168
Posted By ternandes

Re: The Resurrection of "Nellie"

Thanks. I hope this nails it.
Forum: History / Originality
07-10-2016, 10:04 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 15,168
Posted By ternandes

Re: The Resurrection of "Nellie"

MAF ERROR UPDATE

I actually ordered two of the MAF sensor pigtails, since my GTA has similar problems that I had been unable to trace.

I've had the pigtails for some time, and finally got...
Forum: History / Originality
06-09-2016, 10:35 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 15,168
Posted By ternandes

Re: The Resurrection of "Nellie"

Thank you for the kind words. It means more than you know that people such as yourself reach out in this way.
Forum: History / Originality
06-09-2016, 10:33 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 15,168
Posted By ternandes

Re: The Resurrection of "Nellie"

When it stalls I never get a code. When it stumbles while driving, I get the code 33 which is a MAF error. It has not stumbled since I replaced the ignition wires, but I did get the code 33 while...
Forum: History / Originality
06-07-2016, 06:43 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 15,168
Posted By ternandes

Re: The Resurrection of "Nellie"

UPDATE

I performed an idle reset and TPS adjustment, and it seemed to do the trick. I also replaced the ignition wires, and completed the air conditioning install. Everything seemed to work well...
Forum: History / Originality
05-19-2016, 12:35 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 15,168
Posted By ternandes

Re: The Resurrection of "Nellie"

Well, I finally bit the bullet and bought the Spectra (formerly Rich-Porter) MA-157 MAF from Rockauto.

I noticed an immediate improvement when I installed it and drove the car. The engine would...
Forum: History / Originality
04-27-2016, 03:55 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 15,168
Posted By ternandes

Re: The Resurrection of "Nellie"

Excedrin Headache #33

Well, apparently I am not out of the woods yet. Occasionally, the car would miss or "hiccup" at part throttle.

I started getting the SES light, and a quick read brought up...
Forum: History / Originality
04-20-2016, 11:05 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 15,168
Posted By ternandes

Re: The Resurrection of "Nellie"

Thanks for the kind words. This car means a lot to me. It was Alex's first car, and it was purchased from a dear friend who had a hard time letting go of it.

The thing is that I enjoy the...
Forum: History / Originality
04-17-2016, 02:44 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 15,168
Posted By ternandes

Re: The Resurrection of "Nellie"

New tires arrived, and my local guys installed them. Problem solved.

I drove her for a couple of days, and the alternator died a slow death.

Got a new one in today, and she's back to form.
Forum: Members Camaros
04-10-2016, 06:00 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 13,559
Posted By ternandes

Re: Saving an 89' Iroc, RS Updates

Yep. As a matter of fact, my red bird came from the factory originally in grey. The engine compartment matched the body color. When I had the color changed at the body shop, they went to great...
Forum: History / Originality
04-09-2016, 11:09 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 15,168
Posted By ternandes

Re: The Resurrection of "Nellie"

Yikes... I just went out and read the sidewall markings to find out the age of those tires... They were manufactured in early '03, so they are 13 years old. Def NG.
Forum: History / Originality
04-09-2016, 10:37 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 15,168
Posted By ternandes

Re: The Resurrection of "Nellie"

Well, after a week of driving...

The first issue is that the hood lift supports are shot... so I ordered a set from Rock Auto. I got the SACHS brand, as it seems to be the preferred choice. They...
Forum: Members Camaros
04-09-2016, 10:26 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 13,559
Posted By ternandes

Re: Saving an 89' Iroc, RS Updates

It is on all of mine.
Forum: History / Originality
03-29-2016, 06:07 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 15,168
Posted By ternandes

Re: The Resurrection of "Nellie"

Well, of course the leak turned out to be a water pump. I spent Saturday replacing it, and installing the plastic trim and passenger seat.

I took her in yesterday for inspection, which she passed...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
03-28-2016, 11:24 AM
Replies: 267
Views: 28,296
Posted By ternandes

Re: Optima Batterys..

:yup:
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
03-26-2016, 06:57 AM
Replies: 267
Views: 28,296
Posted By ternandes

Re: Optima Batterys..

When I rescued my GTA from someone's yard, I purchased an Optima Red Top battery for it. I always go for the best that I can afford.

That was late 2009. The battery performed well until a little...
Forum: History / Originality
03-23-2016, 04:39 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 15,168
Posted By ternandes

Re: The Resurrection of "Nellie"

Well, we are getting close to a full on test drive. She's registered, and is only a state inspection away from being totally legal.

I still have a few little minor things to install inside, most...
Forum: History / Originality
03-15-2016, 05:14 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 15,168
Posted By ternandes

Re: The Resurrection of "Nellie"

Thanks to DST, still light out when I got home. Nobody parked in front of the garage.

It just seemed necessary to drive this car, now that the hood is installed.

I went for a spin around the...
Forum: History / Originality
03-15-2016, 09:11 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 15,168
Posted By ternandes

Re: The Resurrection of "Nellie"

I had every intention of doing so... it won't be 100% complete, but close.
Forum: History / Originality
03-14-2016, 06:22 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 15,168
Posted By ternandes

Re: The Resurrection of "Nellie"

OK lots more progress this weekend. I managed to get a lot of little jobs done.

The console is installed, and the shifter plate. I found a nice 5-speed shift knob with the correct thread on e-bay...
Forum: History / Originality
03-06-2016, 04:17 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 15,168
Posted By ternandes

Re: The Resurrection of "Nellie"

The dash is on hold. I'll post pix in a day or so... added the expanding foam and now I have to sand it down.

In the meantime, I got really sick week before last and I am finally feeling OK now....
Forum: History / Originality
02-21-2016, 05:07 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 15,168
Posted By ternandes

Re: The Resurrection of "Nellie"

Nice weather this weekend, so it was back out to the garage.

The vacuum bleeder was a good way to flush out the system, but I ended up with a mess because the master cylinder in our cars is not...
Forum: History / Originality
02-17-2016, 03:26 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 15,168
Posted By ternandes

Re: The Resurrection of "Nellie"

You could probably cover it. As a matter of fact, I think some of the companies that restore them do that in some cases. The problem comes in with the edges of the cracks, which will show through...
Forum: History / Originality
02-14-2016, 12:51 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 15,168
Posted By ternandes

Re: The Resurrection of "Nellie"

It took a little while, but with patience and a steady hand, I was able to get the vinyl removed with acceptable damage to the foam padding.

There were a couple of spots where there must have been...
Forum: History / Originality
02-14-2016, 12:43 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 15,168
Posted By ternandes

Re: The Resurrection of "Nellie"

I discovered that the edge along where the pad contacts the windshield is made of nothing but vinyl and foam. There is nothing solid underneath.

I learned after trial and error that you can...
Forum: History / Originality
02-14-2016, 12:35 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 15,168
Posted By ternandes

Re: The Resurrection of "Nellie"

First step is to remove the vinyl off the dash pad, and this is likely the most challenging part.

I say this because I quickly learned that the shape of the dash pad is defined largely by the foam...
Forum: History / Originality
02-14-2016, 12:20 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 15,168
Posted By ternandes

Re: The Resurrection of "Nellie"

It's wicked cold here, and I had a commitment for Saturday, so nothing on the car.

Today I decided to work indoors. I had gotten a replacement dash pad for the cracked one in Nellie, but my other...
Forum: History / Originality
02-07-2016, 02:58 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 15,168
Posted By ternandes

Re: The Resurrection of "Nellie"

I made some more progress this weekend.

I decided to order a vacuum bleeder from Harbor Freight. It was only 30 bucks, and I had a coupon. The reviews were overwhelmingly positive, and since my...
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