Does anybody know the exact type of metal the rims are that comes on a 89Bird¿
11-26-2001, 07:53 AM
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Car: 89 Formula Firebird
Engine: 305 - Demon 525
Transmission: 700R4
Does anybody know the exact type of metal the rims are that comes on a 89Bird¿
BILLIT ALUMINUM?
cast aluminum?
stainless steel?
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cast aluminum?
stainless steel?
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89 Formula Firebird
Red with T-tops
5.0 305 FI
Soon to be a 400small block
11-26-2001, 08:07 AM
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Car: 1991 Camaro Z28
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Pretty sure it's cast alum.
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91 Z28
Best Time Slip:
60' - 2.098
1/8 - 9.137 , MPH - 76.21
1/4 - 14.213, MPH - 97.55
Performace Mods: SLP Catback
Appearance Mods: SS wheels, 2.5" Cowl Hood, Clear Side Marker Lights
ICQ: 1437212
AOL: normalmatt9
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11-26-2001, 04:05 PM
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Car: 89 Formula Firebird
Engine: 305 - Demon 525
Transmission: 700R4
cool thanx, Im going to try a grey compound after stripping the clear coat with some kind of anodize remover then tell you whats going on.
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89 Formula Firebird
Red with T-tops
5.0 305 FI
Soon to be a 400small block
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89 Formula Firebird
Red with T-tops
5.0 305 FI
Soon to be a 400small block
11-26-2001, 04:08 PM
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Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
cast then machined aluminum.
John
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