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wrong generation
11-17-2008, 07:19 PM
ok so pretty much every one knows that my camaro is currently down for the count. and tru2chevy and wayfast's fbodys are in the same boat. and then there is the other side where you have njnetsfan and pound who have running fbodies. which side of the spectrum is your's on ? im just sitting here bored so figured id check out the ratio of running vs non running fbodies in the club :)

91DropTop
11-17-2008, 07:21 PM
running strong!

Knipps
11-17-2008, 07:24 PM
Long live the opti! :cry:

camaro2you
11-17-2008, 07:31 PM
my 98 is running great but i gotta pull the trans....again...and the 86 is still a work in progress......

Blackbirdws6
11-17-2008, 07:32 PM
runs just fine....ahh crap my opti just went ;)

NJSPEEDER
11-17-2008, 07:32 PM
You should have a "which one" option for those with multiple "project" cars. lol

69BirdX
11-17-2008, 07:33 PM
98 runs great, 69 is ready to run but far from driveable

wrong generation
11-17-2008, 07:34 PM
You should have a "which one" option for those with multiple "project" cars. lol

eh what are you waiting for throw that option in there lol

Iroc-z86
11-17-2008, 07:36 PM
mine is down and out for the count. ripping off the carb, heads, and cam....being replaced with lunati efi cam, alumn corvette heads, and tpi. that should wake up my 305 quite nicely

GP99GT
11-17-2008, 07:39 PM
dont have one, but my pony car does run..and ive been daily driving it

Jersyboyy
11-17-2008, 07:42 PM
Mines 6/8th running but its getting me where I need to go for now.

deadtrend1
11-17-2008, 07:49 PM
yea .. all three. even though the 86 is mainly stripped down .. i can toss my jump box in there, start it up and drive it around the yard.

Anti_Rice_Guy
11-17-2008, 07:55 PM
Depending on whether you want to claim Dad's car as mine, I would be as "running" or "don't have one". :lol:

79T/A
11-17-2008, 07:55 PM
http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w233/chrisb187/Trans%20Am/79TA001.jpg
Nope.

BonzoHansen
11-17-2008, 07:59 PM
1 up, 1 down

LTb1ow
11-17-2008, 08:02 PM
Nope :( Oh well, got all winter to figure out how to do roller rockers right.

Iroc-z86
11-17-2008, 08:02 PM
http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w233/chrisb187/Trans%20Am/79TA001.jpg
Nope.

let me guess what the problem is.....no blinker fluid?

nice jeep btw

MonmouthCtyAntz
11-17-2008, 08:09 PM
runs just fine....ahh crap my opti just went ;)lol

69BirdX
11-17-2008, 08:09 PM
let me guess what the problem is.....no blinker fluid?

nice jeep btw

na it needs headlight fluid

pound
11-17-2008, 08:12 PM
Yep running good so far. I got frustrated burning 59457435739 proms so I finally broke down and ordered the Ostrich 2.0 from moates.net. I wanna get the spark advance table nailed.

Tru2Chevy
11-17-2008, 08:23 PM
Everyone should know what I voted....

- Justin

NJ346
11-17-2008, 08:26 PM
like u know zeek, mine's running....for now:mrgreen:

ar0ck
11-17-2008, 08:31 PM
Runs & moves but has a tremendous amount of clutch chatter so I need a "sorta" category. :shrug:

Anti_Rice_Guy
11-17-2008, 08:34 PM
Runs & moves but has a tremendous amount of clutch chatter so I need a "sorta" category. :shrug:

If it runs and moves....That would count as running no? :wink:

camaroAL
11-17-2008, 08:47 PM
im down for the count. hoping to be back at the track runnin the 8.50 index.

Fire_Chicken92
11-17-2008, 08:47 PM
optisuck ftl. starters ftl. and it isnt an fbody but clutches ftl.

LTb1ow
11-17-2008, 08:52 PM
Starter and opti, easy! Do it!

//<86TA>\\
11-17-2008, 08:54 PM
mine should run again by the end of the week:lol:

baddest434
11-17-2008, 08:57 PM
up and running :mrgreen:
never an opti problem here :lol:

2RARE84s
11-17-2008, 09:02 PM
Both cars running strong! T/A has a new top, Camaro has new rims and is lowered 1.5" (thanks to Mark B) :mrgreen:

Ian
11-17-2008, 09:07 PM
in a word, no :lol:

JL8Jeff
11-17-2008, 09:34 PM
Yes, no and yes. Oh yeah, which one? :lol:

-

sweetbmxrider
11-17-2008, 09:44 PM
as of today, they both run. tomorrow, might be stripping the lt1 down :twisted: might not :sad:

NastyEllEssWon
11-17-2008, 10:10 PM
never had a problem with mine here....she's retired down for the winter though. i can start her up with a quick connect of the battery though :-P

crazyblazer87
11-17-2008, 10:13 PM
Well if I didn't buy mine from a guy that owns a Mustang and likes to have fun ford weekends it would be running. Now that the wiring is cut off and motor apart, I am just going replace the 2.8 700r4 and 9 bolt with a carbed v8 th350 and 10 bolt.

JSPERFORMANCE
11-17-2008, 10:21 PM
I put an opti spark in the trunk of the IROC to deliver to a customer. Now my engine wont rev past 3500 and stalls, WTF!!




Nah both are still running, gonna service the IROC before it goes to sleep for a while..

Blacdout96
11-17-2008, 10:40 PM
Camaro's down. motor went sour, and due to financial situations, cannot be worked on till better weather, adn better money.

cdacda13
11-17-2008, 10:45 PM
My baby is daily driven. So, yes, it runs. ( ;) )Has been through snow storms, ice storms, thunder storms. Might have to take it though the winter again this year if the new trucks rear is deemed bad.

JSPERFORMANCE
11-17-2008, 10:47 PM
I didnt think this was a thread about daily driving or not..

wrong generation
11-17-2008, 11:02 PM
I didnt think this was a thread about daily driving or not..

eh my car is/was/willbe my daily driver once its back up and running well until i get another motorcycle anyways hmm now where did i put that 80 degree weather and sun shine lol

transamkid
11-17-2008, 11:23 PM
both of mine are in running shape, just the 80 needs a little work which is getting taken care of thanks to xmas gifts =D

Savage_Messiah
11-17-2008, 11:39 PM
runs yes, driveable no... what do I vote?

maroman88
11-17-2008, 11:45 PM
both YES

Savage_Messiah
11-18-2008, 12:19 AM
ok im voting no :lol:

bandit88
11-18-2008, 05:59 AM
yea .. all three. even though the 86 is mainly stripped down .. i can toss my jump box in there, start it up and drive it around the yard.


i've witnessed this!:rofl:

both my cars are finally in running condition
now its time for go fast parts in the trans am:burnout:

V
11-18-2008, 07:18 AM
Well if I didn't buy mine from a guy that owns a Mustang and likes to have fun ford weekends it would be running. Now that the wiring is cut off and motor apart, I am just going replace the 2.8 700r4 and 9 bolt with a carbed v8 th350 and 10 bolt.


just had to interject... dont swap the 9 bolt out for a 10. but why a v6 has a 9 bolt B&W to begin with confuses me.

JW
11-18-2008, 07:34 AM
The TA is running great!
The 68... no way long ways away before its done!

JW :D

rscamaro73
11-18-2008, 07:49 AM
73 runs.

Just no trunk lid at the moment.....

WildBillyT
11-18-2008, 08:12 AM
A solid NO.

BonzoHansen
11-18-2008, 08:15 AM
A solid NO.

It's not all that solid.... :lol:

Untamed
11-18-2008, 08:18 AM
My 88TA runs and drives, I just haven't made it road worthy yet. Registration, insurance, inspection, replace the engine temp sending unit in the water jacket.... :-?

The Fixer
11-18-2008, 09:46 AM
My F-body powered Monte is running just fine. However, she's going to need a clutch before I really start driving it again next summer. The clutch slips if more than half throttle is applied, and babying it is NO FUN. :)

Fire_Chicken92
11-18-2008, 11:38 AM
Starter and opti, easy! Do it!

Starter... check.

Opti... getting a new water pump today or thursday, most likely ordering from jegs or summit. THEN testing it and if need be, opti. so uncheck.

jims69camaro
11-18-2008, 12:11 PM
one runs, one is partially disassembled.

Scrat's_Camaro
11-18-2008, 01:55 PM
wasnt running good when i bought it but now she's ready to go!!

FIcamaroRE92
11-18-2008, 02:16 PM
Running strong.8-)

Jersyboyy
11-18-2008, 08:33 PM
Can I change my anwser...my thirdgen is NOT running now and will probally be torn apart to be stroked out with fordged internals over the next 6-8 months. Car will be BUILT from ground up before I begin daily driving it again.

nuttyprofessor
11-18-2008, 10:11 PM
my 93 running strong....but getting ready for hibernation
my 78 ...wel different story...runs and can drive, but is without a few body panels at this time.

ChickenLittle
11-19-2008, 09:49 AM
Mine runs just dandy, but since it's for sale and don't want anything to happen to it, so I don't drive it.

my82roc
11-21-2008, 10:57 AM
My 3 are all running drivable cars

Frosty
11-21-2008, 11:18 AM
My 3 are all running drivable cars

You're going to be viewed as a God among thirdgen men :rofl:

maroman88
11-21-2008, 11:58 AM
You're going to be viewed as a God among thirdgen men :rofl:

LOL i was thinking the same thing.... SHOCKING!!!!

amargari
11-21-2008, 06:22 PM
Not since 1990, but it is shiny now and should be running by May.

http://www.apiem.com/camaro/Pictures/Update_20080930/Driveway.JPG

http://www.apiem.com/camaro/Pictures/Update_20080930/Underhood2.JPG

BonzoHansen
11-21-2008, 06:30 PM
Yo man, somebody stole your engine!



LOL, can't wait to see it live.

my82roc
11-21-2008, 09:56 PM
You're going to be viewed as a God among thirdgen men :rofl:
Well as you all know thirdgens are where its at

ws6 jim
11-21-2008, 10:52 PM
which one? 91 yes 99 no

maroman88
11-22-2008, 04:43 PM
which one? 91 yes 99 no

OMG ! ! ! !

your a FREAK of nature!!! the 3rd gens runs and the 4th gen doesnt!!!!

Knipps
11-22-2008, 04:48 PM
OMG ! ! ! !

your a FREAK of nature!!! the 3rd gens runs and the 4th gen doesnt!!!!

It doesn't even have an opti either :rofl:

NJ Torque
11-22-2008, 04:48 PM
all except the vert..

//<86TA>\\
11-22-2008, 05:58 PM
just got mine running again today!!! :w00t:
its sounds nice too:nod:

Savage_Messiah
11-22-2008, 06:49 PM
how can this many turd gens be in running condition at once... i think htis is the most since 92

NJSPEEDER
11-22-2008, 08:55 PM
All jokes and your car isn't out on the street either. :p

cdacda13
11-23-2008, 02:13 AM
how can this many turd gens be in running condition at once... i think htis is the most since 92

That's a little rough don't you think. Third gens are pretty reliable. Never had a problem with either of mine.

1_Hot_SOM_WS6
11-23-2008, 07:22 AM
My ta is in running condition. She just hasnt left the garage since Sept. I go in there from time to time to talk to her and dust her off. She'll get to the track some day.....hopefully soon!

Slow 88
11-23-2008, 10:58 AM
Runs fine!

BigAls87Z28
11-23-2008, 11:09 AM
My ta is in running condition. She just hasnt left the garage since Sept. I go in there from time to time to talk to her and dust her off. She'll get to the track some day.....hopefully soon!

Strangeeeeeeeeeeeeee woman...

1_Hot_SOM_WS6
11-23-2008, 03:03 PM
Ok...so she came out of the garage today...i washed her...as i was attempting to dry her...the water was freezing on her!!! GRRRR!! i guess its to cold to be washing your car. Then I pulled her back in to the garage and said good night :) I then proceeded to wash the vette and the honda :) Not to mention I am sick. lol. I am sure I will be feeling great tomorrow :)

qwikz28
11-23-2008, 03:35 PM
mine is running and being daily driven, needs some work though

twin99
11-24-2008, 10:15 AM
tranny died on the dyno so it's dead for now.

NjbadSS
11-24-2008, 10:19 AM
mines running like a gem..just tucked it away for winter actually

NjbadSS
11-24-2008, 10:20 AM
Ok...so she came out of the garage today...i washed her...as i was attempting to dry her...the water was freezing on her!!! GRRRR!! i guess its to cold to be washing your car. Then I pulled her back in to the garage and said good night :) I then proceeded to wash the vette and the honda :) Not to mention I am sick. lol. I am sure I will be feeling great tomorrow :)

haha I had the same thing happen to me. I attempted to detail mine before covering it in the garage for winter and ended up with an ice rink.. the bottles of quick detail had to do

racerz
11-24-2008, 04:15 PM
torn apart. getting revamped for D/SA stock legal racing.

Syzygy
11-25-2008, 10:26 PM
both of my thirdgens are running

NJSPEEDER
11-25-2008, 10:31 PM
torn apart. getting revamped for D/SA stock legal racing.

Nice! What is the index?

You planning on following D1 and making a few national events or are you set for a partial schedule next year?

-Tim

racerz
11-26-2008, 05:48 PM
i have 2 get used 2 driving it first. car was a 13 sec. car. should b a high 10 car BIG difference. if i can handle it I'll decide where 2 go from there.

ws6 jim
11-26-2008, 10:14 PM
OMG ! ! ! !

your a FREAK of nature!!! the 3rd gens runs and the 4th gen doesnt!!!!

LOL like some its not exactly planned that way, but I'm happy to have at least one running and thankful for help from some members here and sponsor

Jersey_TA
11-27-2008, 07:23 AM
It runs, but not at 100% It's driveable, but not raceable lol.