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Car: 88 IROC Convertible
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Transmission: Raptor 700
Re: i have a 89 gta conv
Originally posted by 89gta350conv
asc made these cars
asc made these cars
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Car: 2000 Camaro Z28
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hey everyone im new to thirdgen.org and finding a convertible specific forum is sweet.
i bought mine in feb 04 and needed a bit of work. the center section of the spoiler was missing so i replaced it with a different wing and am in the process of smoothing out the spot welds on the sides. the front and rear covers need work. the rear was off a teal car and the black paint is coming off. the front met a curb the day i lowered it. i had to replace the motor 4 days after i bought it. i found a rod bearing in the oil pan. oh well it was a good start to moding it. it sports a 350 l98 and 5 speed. im doing body and interior work now. ive done a little suspention work to it.
i bought mine in feb 04 and needed a bit of work. the center section of the spoiler was missing so i replaced it with a different wing and am in the process of smoothing out the spot welds on the sides. the front and rear covers need work. the rear was off a teal car and the black paint is coming off. the front met a curb the day i lowered it. i had to replace the motor 4 days after i bought it. i found a rod bearing in the oil pan. oh well it was a good start to moding it. it sports a 350 l98 and 5 speed. im doing body and interior work now. ive done a little suspention work to it.
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But I drive a Firebird...
Brothers and Sisters!!!
I've found my new forum.
I've found my new forum.
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Car: '90 RS Vert
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Bird
iansane,
That's a GOOD LOOKIN topless bird!
Camaro verts are rare but topless Firebirds are even rarer!
Speedy
That's a GOOD LOOKIN topless bird!
Camaro verts are rare but topless Firebirds are even rarer!
Speedy
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Car: '91 TA vert
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Thanks, that side looks good but the other side is a slightly different shade. The previous owner let his wife drive into a guardrail so the replacement panels on there don't 100% match.
Thanks, I love the thing. It's my dream car. Just gotta make it go faster, turn sharper and stop quicker.
Thanks, I love the thing. It's my dream car. Just gotta make it go faster, turn sharper and stop quicker.
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Re: Bird
Originally posted by Speedgraphic
Camaro verts are rare but topless Firebirds are even rarer!
Speedy
Camaro verts are rare but topless Firebirds are even rarer!
Speedy
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Car: '90 RS Vert
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Hey Cadillac!
According to the build numbers listed on this site there were a total of 28183 Camaro Convertibles made and only 3829 Firbird Convertibles made. I'm sure that this number does not reflect conversions made by other companies besides ASC... Given the large diffrence in numbers it is pretty safe to say that the Topless Birds are a lot rarer than the Camaro Verts...
You can find the info for your self here:
Build Numbers
You will have to scroll down a little ways but not too far to find the production numbers...
Speedy
You can find the info for your self here:
Build Numbers
You will have to scroll down a little ways but not too far to find the production numbers...
Speedy
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Re: Hey Cadillac!
Originally posted by Speedgraphic
According to the build numbers listed on this site there were a total of 28183 Camaro Convertibles made and only 3829 Firbird Convertibles made. I'm sure that this number does not reflect conversions made by other companies besides ASC... Given the large diffrence in numbers it is pretty safe to say that the Topless Birds are a lot rarer than the Camaro Verts...
You can find the info for your self here:
Build Numbers
You will have to scroll down a little ways but not too far to find the production numbers...
Speedy
According to the build numbers listed on this site there were a total of 28183 Camaro Convertibles made and only 3829 Firbird Convertibles made. I'm sure that this number does not reflect conversions made by other companies besides ASC... Given the large diffrence in numbers it is pretty safe to say that the Topless Birds are a lot rarer than the Camaro Verts...
You can find the info for your self here:
Build Numbers
You will have to scroll down a little ways but not too far to find the production numbers...
Speedy
Now of the 950 Firebirds converted by ASC in 1991, how many were V6, LO3 and LB9? Given an even distribution of these engines to ASC, it's possible there were only 330 or so of any particular engine.
So then it could follow, my '91 ragtop with a 5.0 LO3 is one in 450.
(LB9? WTF is that? TPI or carbuerated?)
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Car: 1992 Pontiac Trans Am Convertible
Engine: 305 H.O.
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LB9 is a 305 TPI. Most if not all 91 and 92's if powered by a V8 was a LB9 305.
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Car: 1992 Pontiac Trans Am Convertible
Engine: 305 H.O.
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I posted a pic of my car when I first back in Oct. Here is a recent one!
1 of 35 in Jamican Yellow.....I love the car!
1 of 35 in Jamican Yellow.....I love the car!
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Car: 1988 Formula convertible
Engine: 305 TPI
Any lookers for a sweet and rare Formula vert, go to www.ebay.com and look in auction for item # 2487708141.
Worth a look for a 3rd gen bird fan.
Worth a look for a 3rd gen bird fan.
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Originally posted by ac_rawmaterials
Any lookers for a sweet and rare Formula vert, go to www.ebay.com and look in auction for item # 2487708141.
Worth a look for a 3rd gen bird fan.
Any lookers for a sweet and rare Formula vert, go to www.ebay.com and look in auction for item # 2487708141.
Worth a look for a 3rd gen bird fan.
~C
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new paint
Originally posted by Cadillac
Pretty. I hope you get the price you are looking for. I really do.
~C
Pretty. I hope you get the price you are looking for. I really do.
~C
(new paint)
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And more today:
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Car: 89 Camaro RS Conv
Engine: L03
Transmission: th700/r4
Just wanted to let you know, that we also have some fine cars here in Denmark.
This is a picture of my 89 RS , with IROZ hood and 17 " IROZ dante design wheels .
This is a picture of my 89 RS , with IROZ hood and 17 " IROZ dante design wheels .
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Car: 89 Camaro RS Conv
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Originally posted by dane89
Just wanted to let you know, that we also have some fine cars here in Denmark.
This is a picture of my 89 RS , with IROZ hood and 17 " IROZ dante design wheels .
Just wanted to let you know, that we also have some fine cars here in Denmark.
This is a picture of my 89 RS , with IROZ hood and 17 " IROZ dante design wheels .
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Car: 1988 Formula convertible
Engine: 305 TPI
Rarity of Formula vert
Those are all beauties. This car I'm told is only 1 of 104 made for that year by ASC. Car listed for $24,000 new, according to Pontiac files, making this fairly steep that year.
I need, unfortunately, to sell this sweet ride due to finances and am looking for a 3rd gen buyer.
Would be interested in hearing some offers.
I need, unfortunately, to sell this sweet ride due to finances and am looking for a 3rd gen buyer.
Would be interested in hearing some offers.
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Re: Rarity of Formula vert
Originally posted by ac_rawmaterials
Those are all beauties. This car I'm told is only 1 of 104 made for that year by ASC. Car listed for $24,000 new, according to Pontiac files, making this fairly steep that year.
I need, unfortunately, to sell this sweet ride due to finances and am looking for a 3rd gen buyer.
Would be interested in hearing some offers.
Those are all beauties. This car I'm told is only 1 of 104 made for that year by ASC. Car listed for $24,000 new, according to Pontiac files, making this fairly steep that year.
I need, unfortunately, to sell this sweet ride due to finances and am looking for a 3rd gen buyer.
Would be interested in hearing some offers.
Seriously though, can you post some pics here?
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Here's mine. 1990 IROC 305 TPI / T5. I just bought it a few days ago. It's basically all stock, and makes a nice addition to my thirdgen collection. She's got high mileage, but seems to have been well taken care of. I need to get some hood louvers on it, fix some rips in the driver seat, and a couple other minor things.
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Car: 1988 Formula convertible
Engine: 305 TPI
Selling a rare 3rd gen FB vert
I am looking for a new home for my rare 88 Formula convert.
A true example of this great generation of cars only having 104 made that yr.
Get in touch with me, if interested, for I am listing car on autotrader.com next week. 630-673-9212.
Anthony
A true example of this great generation of cars only having 104 made that yr.
Get in touch with me, if interested, for I am listing car on autotrader.com next week. 630-673-9212.
Anthony
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Re: Selling a rare 3rd gen FB vert
Originally posted by ac_rawmaterials
I am looking for a new home for my rare 88 Formula convert.
A true example of this great generation of cars only having 104 made that yr.
Get in touch with me, if interested, for I am listing car on autotrader.com next week. 630-673-9212.
Anthony
I am looking for a new home for my rare 88 Formula convert.
A true example of this great generation of cars only having 104 made that yr.
Get in touch with me, if interested, for I am listing car on autotrader.com next week. 630-673-9212.
Anthony
Oh... and write the following on a card and stick it in the map holder when you sell it:
https://www.thirdgen.org
We'll make 'em feel special.
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Car: 2000 Astro
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Transmission: 4L60E
Originally posted by BigBabyLou
Here's mine ... just got it a few weeks ago and am restoring her from c*ap to beauty.
Here's mine ... just got it a few weeks ago and am restoring her from c*ap to beauty.
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Car: '91 Z28 convertible
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Cr@p? I see nothing but beauty there...............
Just gotta put the WC T-5 in tonight and I'll be ready to take her out to my first Camaro meet.
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Car: 86 Monte Carlo SS
Engine: 5.0 liter High Output w/ TPI
Transmission: built 700R4 Auto
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt 3.73
Here is mine and it is a little different from the others. This is an 84 Z28 Convertible
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Car: '90 RS Vert
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The Dark Side
Originally posted by Dan88IrocZ
I had a 88 Iroc-z Convertible. Like a few others, I've gone to the darkside and I now own a 2002 GT.
I had a 88 Iroc-z Convertible. Like a few others, I've gone to the darkside and I now own a 2002 GT.
No, I haven't gone and bought a Furd I still own three Bowties...
I saw my first '05 Musdang this past weekend. They really did a good job making it look like the old Mach I Musdang(no I'm not mispelling it!). The car really did look good - but it is still a FURD... The sad thing - and what really struck me - was that GM had NOTHING to counter it.
I am convinced more than ever that GM has lost it's corporate mind. They have not kept faith with the people who buy their products. Why should I feel any loyalty to them? Maybe I should go out and buy a Dang Dodge...
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Don't worry. I was sick of the 'Vert and it's problems, but now I regret ever letting it go. Since then I've literally given any 'Vert parts I have scrounged up to a friend of mine with his 90 'Vert. I think when he decides to sell it I'll be buying it.
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Car: '90 RS Vert
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Dan88IrocZ
In my previous post I hope I did not offend you. From your reply it did not seem that I did, but I wanted to make sure. I was lamenting the fact that the Fbody is Dead.
BTW: I have/or had two things from Pittsfield MA...
Checking the history of my car I found that it was registered for a year in Pittsfield MA. It is also the hometown of an Ex-Girlfriend who over time has come to be one of my best friends...
Speedy
BTW: I have/or had two things from Pittsfield MA...
Checking the history of my car I found that it was registered for a year in Pittsfield MA. It is also the hometown of an Ex-Girlfriend who over time has come to be one of my best friends...
Speedy
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Speed: I didn't take offense to anything. I am in enemy territory anyways That's cool that it was registered here, how long ago??
Graboid: When I had my Iroc-z, there was less knowledge and parts available. It wasn't exactly the easiest car for a 18 year old kid at the time to own it. She was in great shape when I let her go. Although the search for specific parts were pissing me off, getting the trunk lined up was pissing me off. Finding the seal that goes around the tonneau cover was pissing me off... Kind of lame stuff to push me over the edge but what can I say. I regret ever letting her go, especially when I saw her on E-bay fetching big bucks. GRRR!! Don't give up!! Your 'Vert looks awesome!!
Graboid: When I had my Iroc-z, there was less knowledge and parts available. It wasn't exactly the easiest car for a 18 year old kid at the time to own it. She was in great shape when I let her go. Although the search for specific parts were pissing me off, getting the trunk lined up was pissing me off. Finding the seal that goes around the tonneau cover was pissing me off... Kind of lame stuff to push me over the edge but what can I say. I regret ever letting her go, especially when I saw her on E-bay fetching big bucks. GRRR!! Don't give up!! Your 'Vert looks awesome!!
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Dan88IrocZ
I know what you mean about being sick of things. I am about tired of crawling under the car and tightening up header bolts. But of course that is not the car's fault I'm the ID10T who put them on! Of course when I watch that Tach needle sweeping toward the redline I appreciate the result. I have locking bolts waiting for the next session!
My car would have been up there about four years ago owned by a lady who would have been about forty then named Kathleen. I'm not sure of the last name. There was a divorce and a reconciliatlion (remarriage) and then another divorce in the whole process. I bought the car from her 2X ex-husband...
Do you know anyone in Pittsfield with the last name Sabino?
Speedy
My car would have been up there about four years ago owned by a lady who would have been about forty then named Kathleen. I'm not sure of the last name. There was a divorce and a reconciliatlion (remarriage) and then another divorce in the whole process. I bought the car from her 2X ex-husband...
Do you know anyone in Pittsfield with the last name Sabino?
Speedy
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Re: Dan88IrocZ
Originally posted by Speedgraphic
I know what you mean about being sick of things. I am about tired of crawling under the car and tightening up header bolts. But of course that is not the car's fault I'm the ID10T who put them on! Of course when I watch that Tach needle sweeping toward the redline I appreciate the result. I have locking bolts waiting for the next session!
My car would have been up there about four years ago owned by a lady who would have been about forty then named Kathleen. I'm not sure of the last name. There was a divorce and a reconciliatlion (remarriage) and then another divorce in the whole process. I bought the car from her 2X ex-husband...
Do you know anyone in Pittsfield with the last name Sabino?
Speedy
I know what you mean about being sick of things. I am about tired of crawling under the car and tightening up header bolts. But of course that is not the car's fault I'm the ID10T who put them on! Of course when I watch that Tach needle sweeping toward the redline I appreciate the result. I have locking bolts waiting for the next session!
My car would have been up there about four years ago owned by a lady who would have been about forty then named Kathleen. I'm not sure of the last name. There was a divorce and a reconciliatlion (remarriage) and then another divorce in the whole process. I bought the car from her 2X ex-husband...
Do you know anyone in Pittsfield with the last name Sabino?
Speedy