Please Post Pics Of rare or odd Camaros and Firebirds
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data locales
That's fine, but I haven't done countless searches with my busy schedule, so that's my excuse. I haven't read everything here yet.
Again, also thanks to others lending a hand!
Rock on,
Bill S.
Again, also thanks to others lending a hand!
Rock on,
Bill S.
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Dash of star trek camaro, I don't remember to much about what the computer did but it has a computer in there that runs diffrent things. I used to have another picture somewhere that showed the mural on the hood of umm captain bicard I think and others ( don't know to much never really watch the show)
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And here is a car I could never find the movie it was in, the car was on ebay one day they wanted I think 10,000 for it because of all the custom work and because it was an actual movie prop ( for a low budge film that I would still love to see!) if any one knows the name of the film please tell me I think I searched for it once when I had the name but never found the movie.
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Re: data locales
Originally posted by Bill Speed
That's fine, but I haven't done countless searches with my busy schedule, so that's my excuse. I haven't read everything here yet.
Again, also thanks to others lending a hand!
Rock on,
Bill S.
That's fine, but I haven't done countless searches with my busy schedule, so that's my excuse. I haven't read everything here yet.
Again, also thanks to others lending a hand!
Rock on,
Bill S.
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From: MN
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Haulin' Ponies
I like the Bird station wagon conversions, but also note that the classic 70s to 1982 Corvette also makes an even better station wagon in my opinion!
Bill Mitchell owned a custom Bird in his personal collection and Dave Holls worked with the Design Studio on other GM cars as well. My personal favorite 1979 to 1985 Eldorado's styled by Wayne Kady.
The history of the GM design studio is an interesting read for car lovers.
David R. Holls is interviewed on page 21 of Motorbooks International's American Classics: Cadillac Eldorado, another book I picked up way back when... good read, and some of the same people worked on the F-cars, of course
Bill
Bill Mitchell owned a custom Bird in his personal collection and Dave Holls worked with the Design Studio on other GM cars as well. My personal favorite 1979 to 1985 Eldorado's styled by Wayne Kady.
The history of the GM design studio is an interesting read for car lovers.
David R. Holls is interviewed on page 21 of Motorbooks International's American Classics: Cadillac Eldorado, another book I picked up way back when... good read, and some of the same people worked on the F-cars, of course
Bill
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Oh Oh I have seen this one before but I don't have the good pictures I used to, or i just could not find them through all my billions of pictures on my other computer. I will look later but for now feast your eyes on this! It won't let me post the pic its to big so I will just put a link up http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/vette4door/myhomepage/
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Car: 1989 Formy droptop/88 Deville
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Vette four door, huh?!
I can't remember seeing that as a kit or other (I think I was building models back then)
The station wagons would be nice to see again, as well, I miss the type of cars that appeared in Custom Rodder magazine back in 1980!
Remember all those huge murals, wild custom interior, side pipes, huge jacked up rear ends? Where are all them cars these days??!
I never see 'em on the road anyway
Bill
The station wagons would be nice to see again, as well, I miss the type of cars that appeared in Custom Rodder magazine back in 1980!
Remember all those huge murals, wild custom interior, side pipes, huge jacked up rear ends? Where are all them cars these days??!
I never see 'em on the road anyway
Bill
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From: MN
Car: 1989 Formy droptop/88 Deville
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Bird on 'Bay
I know this is more a project anyone could do, but it looks mean
I spent $8600 on my ride and I'm the third owner so I dont know if this is a fair price, but have a look at this 1989 custom Firebird Formula with Supercharged engine swapped into the bay!
Bill S.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...868864613&rd=1
:hail:
I spent $8600 on my ride and I'm the third owner so I dont know if this is a fair price, but have a look at this 1989 custom Firebird Formula with Supercharged engine swapped into the bay!
Bill S.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...868864613&rd=1
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Car: 1989 Formy droptop/88 Deville
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RE: Star Trek Firebird
Hey 92TA,
I can't figure out how that Star Trek dash is setup from the small pic... Try and find a bigger, better shot.
You also have my interest in finding the movie the other Bond style Firebird was used in. Any ideas popup, pass 'em along!
The rear end shot is awfully small as well.
Still love the Smokey films! (wonder why?)
hehe
Bill
I can't figure out how that Star Trek dash is setup from the small pic... Try and find a bigger, better shot.
You also have my interest in finding the movie the other Bond style Firebird was used in. Any ideas popup, pass 'em along!
The rear end shot is awfully small as well.
Still love the Smokey films! (wonder why?)
hehe
Bill
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Re: Vette four door, huh?!
Originally posted by Bill Speed
I can't remember seeing that as a kit or other (I think I was building models back then)
The station wagons would be nice to see again, as well, I miss the type of cars that appeared in Custom Rodder magazine back in 1980!
Remember all those huge murals, wild custom interior, side pipes, huge jacked up rear ends? Where are all them cars these days??!
I never see 'em on the road anyway
Bill
I can't remember seeing that as a kit or other (I think I was building models back then)
The station wagons would be nice to see again, as well, I miss the type of cars that appeared in Custom Rodder magazine back in 1980!
Remember all those huge murals, wild custom interior, side pipes, huge jacked up rear ends? Where are all them cars these days??!
I never see 'em on the road anyway
Bill
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From: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Car: 1982 Trans Am
Engine: LG4
Transmission: 200C
Axle/Gears: 3:73
Do you have a link for the custom Trans Am that was in a movie? I'm sure you could e-mail the person who was selling it to find out.
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I found this car at http://www.knightlight.co.uk/cu-t_lawn.htm there are more photos there, it has a pretty nice LED scanner set up in the front( that does not need any modification to make it fit, I might get one later lol) but without any further ado here is the car, Yes that is batman on the hood lol!
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Lookie at what I found on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1870236905
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Originally posted by TransAm12sec
Do you have a link for the custom Trans Am that was in a movie? I'm sure you could e-mail the person who was selling it to find out.
Do you have a link for the custom Trans Am that was in a movie? I'm sure you could e-mail the person who was selling it to find out.
#178
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Hey this kit does not look half bad http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1871127909
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From: MN
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Dude, I've seen better... saw a Lambo kit of the 25th anniversary model that had the Vette engine and used authentic Lambo parts...very nice ride, but was priced comparable to a used, older Countach!
hehe
(it wasn't an F-car, but can't recall if Fiero or not)
Also, someone took a 930 Turbo Porsche and converted it into a twin turbo 959 look alike... it was ultra sweet and sold for less then 30K!
I woulda snapped it up if I had the bucks!
Bill
hehe
(it wasn't an F-car, but can't recall if Fiero or not)
Also, someone took a 930 Turbo Porsche and converted it into a twin turbo 959 look alike... it was ultra sweet and sold for less then 30K!
I woulda snapped it up if I had the bucks!
Bill
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From: In the state of bliss
Car: 1984 Pontiac Firebird
Engine: 2.5L Iron Duke 4 cylinder
Transmission: 5 speed manual
Originally posted by 92Transam
and here is what came out of the hatch when you opened it. I think that would scare a ***** lol.
and here is what came out of the hatch when you opened it. I think that would scare a ***** lol.
GEEEEEEZZZZ. Man wouldn't that be funny if you were going slow in traffic and someone was riding your tail and honking.....flip the switch and show em some guns. That ought to make em wet themselves.
I ought to try that with my bird. Everyone knows it already goes slow.
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Originally posted by billsfirebird
GEEEEEEZZZZ. Man wouldn't that be funny if you were going slow in traffic and someone was riding your tail and honking.....flip the switch and show em some guns. That ought to make em wet themselves.
I ought to try that with my bird. Everyone knows it already goes slow.
GEEEEEEZZZZ. Man wouldn't that be funny if you were going slow in traffic and someone was riding your tail and honking.....flip the switch and show em some guns. That ought to make em wet themselves.
I ought to try that with my bird. Everyone knows it already goes slow.
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From: MN
Car: 1989 Formy droptop/88 Deville
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Originally posted by 92Transam
Yea I know im just saying that kit does not look that bad on an f body.
Yea I know im just saying that kit does not look that bad on an f body.
I don't know too many that use the Firebird or Camaro F-body, but those old V8 Ferraris are fairly common place (where I live... it's harder to spot a Lotus Esprit Turbo!)
I think they sell cheap compared to other exotics.
I personally think it looks a bit outta wack, but exotics are my true love (I think most every enthusiest would agree)
Bill
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From: In the state of bliss
Car: 1984 Pontiac Firebird
Engine: 2.5L Iron Duke 4 cylinder
Transmission: 5 speed manual
Originally posted by Alan Canfield
84 Recaro T/A. One of less that 1350 produced! (smallest production of true factory Recaro's) I am the original owner-it was the first new car I ever purchased! :hail:
84 Recaro T/A. One of less that 1350 produced! (smallest production of true factory Recaro's) I am the original owner-it was the first new car I ever purchased! :hail:
VERY AWSOME CAR! I have seen only two of those 84 styled Recaros. They were both in junk yards and no part of them was in any salvagable condition. It was a shame. So I guess you have an even rarer bird.
Welcome to the boards too! Ive got a (getting rarer by the day) bird too. A 2.5L iron duke firebird. it gets comments...
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From: Montreal-QC
Car: '84 Trans Am Recaro Edition
Engine: L69 305 H.O.
Transmission: 700-R4
Originally posted by Alan Canfield
84 Recaro T/A. One of less that 1350 produced! (smallest production of true factory Recaro's) I am the original owner-it was the first new car I ever purchased!
:hail:
84 Recaro T/A. One of less that 1350 produced! (smallest production of true factory Recaro's) I am the original owner-it was the first new car I ever purchased!
:hail:
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From: Washington
Car: Recaro Option T/A
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Alans car is most awesome, more here:
http://www.ohok.com/82recaro/message...ML/000042.html
This post shows my friend Jed's 84 Recaro. We live in the same small town and go to the same church. Small world.
http://www.ohok.com/82recaro/message...ML/000037.html
tongi where have you been? kizz's site has all you need to know about these cars !
http://www.ohok.com/82recaro/message...ML/000042.html
This post shows my friend Jed's 84 Recaro. We live in the same small town and go to the same church. Small world.
http://www.ohok.com/82recaro/message...ML/000037.html
tongi where have you been? kizz's site has all you need to know about these cars !
#188
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From: Montreal-QC
Car: '84 Trans Am Recaro Edition
Engine: L69 305 H.O.
Transmission: 700-R4
Originally posted by 85 T/A WS6
Alans car is most awesome, more here:
http://www.ohok.com/82recaro/message...ML/000042.html
This post shows my friend Jed's 84 Recaro. We live in the same small town and go to the same church. Small world.
http://www.ohok.com/82recaro/message...ML/000037.html
tongi where have you been? kizz's site has all you need to know about these cars !
Alans car is most awesome, more here:
http://www.ohok.com/82recaro/message...ML/000042.html
This post shows my friend Jed's 84 Recaro. We live in the same small town and go to the same church. Small world.
http://www.ohok.com/82recaro/message...ML/000037.html
tongi where have you been? kizz's site has all you need to know about these cars !
#189
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From: Calgary
Car: 89 Formula
Engine: 350
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Hey Alan,
Did you just sell your car? A freind of mine just bought one from the Chicago area-- identical.
Except his has non stock centre caps---so I guess it's a different car.
Sweet ride though. Whats the mileage? 5 spd?
Did you just sell your car? A freind of mine just bought one from the Chicago area-- identical.
Except his has non stock centre caps---so I guess it's a different car.
Sweet ride though. Whats the mileage? 5 spd?
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From: (Webster)Houston,Texas
Car: 1992 RS Heritage Edt.
Engine: 305(LO3)
Transmission: 700R4
Originally posted by DABE
not tooooo rare but its uncommon...i think its 1 of 5636.. correct me if im wrong...
DABE
not tooooo rare but its uncommon...i think its 1 of 5636.. correct me if im wrong...
DABE
#191
Originally posted by 871LEIroc
Hey Alan,
Did you just sell your car? A freind of mine just bought one from the Chicago area-- identical.
Except his has non stock centre caps---so I guess it's a different car.
Sweet ride though. Whats the mileage? 5 spd?
Hey Alan,
Did you just sell your car? A freind of mine just bought one from the Chicago area-- identical.
Except his has non stock centre caps---so I guess it's a different car.
Sweet ride though. Whats the mileage? 5 spd?
Nope, still got it. 47k miles and it is a five speed.
#192
Originally posted by GreenRS
I have the hard top model. I've owned it for about 8 years now and have done alot of research on them. There were 8,197 heritage edt. made. The first models where white w/red stripes, red w/black stripes and black w/red stripes. Somewhere around mid year two more colors were added, green w/gold stripes and purple w/silver stripes. Chevy for some stupid reason didn't keep track of which numbers were pulled for the Z03 (heritage apperance) package. The people I talked to at chevy gave me their best guess is that only about 500 of the green and purple Z03's were made. The 5636 number you gave is the number of green cars all together as there were 70,007 camaros produced in 92. Anyway, I love the car and will post one of mine soon.
I have the hard top model. I've owned it for about 8 years now and have done alot of research on them. There were 8,197 heritage edt. made. The first models where white w/red stripes, red w/black stripes and black w/red stripes. Somewhere around mid year two more colors were added, green w/gold stripes and purple w/silver stripes. Chevy for some stupid reason didn't keep track of which numbers were pulled for the Z03 (heritage apperance) package. The people I talked to at chevy gave me their best guess is that only about 500 of the green and purple Z03's were made. The 5636 number you gave is the number of green cars all together as there were 70,007 camaros produced in 92. Anyway, I love the car and will post one of mine soon.
I don't know what you would call rare but the fact is there were exactly 1321 produced to order only in 1984! I think they made over 66,000 Firebirds that year...do the math.
Check this out http://www.ohok.com/82recaro/faq.html#q01
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Car: 1992 B4C 1LE
Engine: Proaction 412, Accel singleplane
Transmission: built 700R4 w/custom converter
Axle/Gears: stock w/later 4th gen torsen pos
#198
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From: Mt. Holly, New Jersey
Car: 1992 Firebird Formula 350
Engine: 5.7 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.23 Posi
Here's a pic of my 1992 Firebird Formula L98 350 w/tops. WS6, came stock with 16x8 black crosslace rims and all black interior. I've heard the production for the 92 Formies was around 1030. This of course would include the 305 and hardtop cars, so I have no idea how many were equipted like mine.
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From: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Car: '90 Trans Am GTA
Engine: LB9
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 2.73's
Originally posted by tommygun
...1992 Firebird Formula L98 350 w/tops.
...1992 Firebird Formula L98 350 w/tops.