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09-07-2008, 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by chrisfrom nj
looks like a parts car the shock tower is rotted
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the mount is rusted, the tower looks fine. No problem there
definitely has the "battlewagon" look going. Looks like you have quite a project on your hands.
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09-08-2008, 08:37 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: West Long Branch
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Originally Posted by Fire_Chicken92
Hey, what's better for a little American girl to tinker with than a big American 350? Come on....
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Its not the 350 that we are talking about... More power to ya little lady.
I do caution that you make sure that the subframes, as well as floor plans are solid. Body pannels can be repaired or replaced by your average body man.
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09-08-2008, 09:09 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Hillsborough, NJ
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Looks like quite the project but if done right it'll come out great. I replied to your e-mail this morning as well.
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09-08-2008, 10:07 AM
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reminds me of my 3rd gen....I gotta get another one.....
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09-08-2008, 10:16 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Hillsborough, NJ
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Originally Posted by bubba428
reminds me of my 3rd gen....I gotta get another one.....
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Ditto.
Definately a third gen. I found working on my 88TA was a lot of fun. I think if you pick up the shop giude for your model year, have the tools, time and willpower, you'll find it an enjoyable learning experience. Even if it doesn't work out, and the car ends up being a donor for somehting else, you'll pick up some great expereince for the next project.
An enthusiast sees a dream that can come true.
A mechanic sees just another job to finish.
Have fun being an enthusiast getting the hands dirty.
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09-09-2008, 06:08 PM
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Location: coumbia. nj
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you paid for that?!
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09-09-2008, 10:37 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Cape Coral, FL
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Yeah. I paid for it. lol $500 for a running car. I'm restoring it, it was left outside for 2 yrs. it really ISNT thaaaat bad if u c it in person!
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09-09-2008, 11:08 PM
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Location: coumbia. nj
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well, come show it to me then! lol. i did pay 700 for a non running v6 91 firebird...only needed a door and a fender but decided to sell it...no rust anywhere. i guess it evens out? lol
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09-09-2008, 11:19 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Cape Coral, FL
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where r u??
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09-09-2008, 11:20 PM
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haha.. columbia, nj.
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09-09-2008, 11:21 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Cape Coral, FL
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never hearda that lmao
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09-09-2008, 11:23 PM
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09-09-2008, 11:25 PM
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Location: Cape Coral, FL
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one day lol i like snj =) but rly i am fixing it up lil by lil
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09-09-2008, 11:28 PM
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thats sweet. i love chicks who know how to work on cars unless ur like my sister. i hope all goes well with it!
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09-09-2008, 11:30 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Cape Coral, FL
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unless im like ur sister? lol
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09-09-2008, 11:32 PM
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lets just leave it at that. you dont even wanna know. 
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09-10-2008, 11:38 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Shreveport Louisianna Barksdale AFB
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WOMAN I think you should sell that thing and just buy one in better shape. If you dont youll kick yourself in the ass in the end. Theirs an 84 v6 ttop 5 speed camaro for sale for 800 bucks, and a 92 v8 auto matic in damn nice condition for 1400. I will never buy anothe rust bucket and try to make it pimp again!
O and you really meant it when you said youd break it down...I mean damn you snapped a shot of every part on that car!
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09-10-2008, 11:47 PM
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Location: Cape Coral, FL
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lol yeah i did, well i might as well tell you guys im gonna buy another one too! But still fixing this one =) Just figured its soooo much easier to get another one 6sdp then make it 6spd lol
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09-11-2008, 12:15 AM
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That car has a 6 speed in it? Are you sure its not a 5 speed t-5? If you got a 6 speed in that thing for 500 bucks then you got a deal even with all the rust.
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09-11-2008, 04:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Jersyboyy
That car has a 6 speed in it? Are you sure its not a 5 speed t-5? If you got a 6 speed in that thing for 500 bucks then you got a deal even with all the rust.
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Did you even read what she wrote?
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09-11-2008, 09:09 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Cape Coral, FL
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haha nah i said its automatic but I am buying another firebird that IS 6spd. AND for the record, IF it was manual, I would DEF know the difference between 6 and 5 speed lmao. I am female but I promise I'm not blonde and I can count.
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09-11-2008, 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Fire_Chicken92
haha nah i said its automatic but I am buying another firebird that IS 6spd. AND for the record, IF it was manual, I would DEF know the difference between 6 and 5 speed lmao. I am female but I promise I'm not blonde and I can count.
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If you are buying a 3rd gen 6 speed car you should have someone who is familiar with manual 3rd gens check it out to make sure the swap was done properly.
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09-11-2008, 02:43 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Cape Coral, FL
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my friend that sold me this one is coming with me.. he is a mechanic at land rover but he knows his stuff =)
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09-11-2008, 03:56 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Shreveport Louisianna Barksdale AFB
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Originally Posted by deadtrend1
Did you even read what she wrote?
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