loneroad

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anyone need some vats resistors? I bought a pack to bypass the wifes car. I used the 1130 but the rest are there.

Gfunkill

hahah, VATS? No one wants to steal my old dog.
Also, hello all, what's new and exciting?

CharcoalBird

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I permanently grounded my relay, then JayZ28 was nice enough to reprogram my ecm and remove it. Resistor is a cleaner way though and reversible.

Jaysz28

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Oh wow, I had forgotten all about doing that!

how many years ago has that been exactly???

loneroad

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the wife and I have been discussing letting her vert go. I didn't want to permanently do anyting to the vats.

CharcoalBird

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Sorry to hear. Wish I could afford it. I have been wanting a vert.

redneckjoe

picked up some s-10 axles. theyre about 4" narrower than the 3rd gen axles. gonna attempt to narrow and tub the rear after fireworks season.

edwardk12687

hey if anyone has them i need a passenger side power window switch and a motor with regulator for the drivers side and possibly the passenger side of an 89 with t tops. and a weather stripping kit

CharcoalBird

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I am thinking 8 Years ago. It's been more than 2 years since I have seen you all down there.

I have been thinking of a Florida meet again but...that is tough to get attendance. I think all FBODY meets are dwindling in attendance. So much so that other types of cars are usually invited as well.

edwardk12687

id personally love an f body meet lol. even if its just a few of us. it would be nice to put faces to names

Jaysz28

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wow, that means your daughter is 2 or 3 now right????

Where does the time go!

and I'd love to do another state wide meet too, but where do you find the time to plan, organize and generate interest????

It is tough to say the least.

CharcoalBird

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Yeah she will be 3 in September.

I think the toughest part is generating interest. Nobody wants to drive a few hours away if the meet isn't worth it.
Actually, Florida Camaro and Firebird Association was brought back to life. I've seen many nice third gens on their Facebook page. I think they do yearly gatherings. I will check.

92'Firebird5411

close to orlando.... need help with my thirdgen!!!!!
1992 firebird formula 305 swap to carb
willing to pay top dollar for repairs, pass it on!!

any help would be greatly appreciated.
4072835018 Deion

redneckjoe

bought a TIG inverter welder today. hoping to get started on narrowing the rear this week. i'll post some pics and give a review of the machine. need to pick up some argon and rod tomorrow after work. really hope this works out good.

redneckjoe

if i was closer to you, i'd help out. maybe if you post your problems the guys can help you out on here? theres also some orlando guys around too. if your stuck, send me a PM. i'll give you my number.

edwardk12687

anyone happened to know where i can find a decently priced 3' cowl hood idc if its used. but i need to find one asap

redneckjoe

try the number in this add. i think its Jared? he usually has lots of hoods and parts laying around. he might be able to help you out?
http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/pts/5631499936.html

CharcoalBird

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Deion, what is it doing? Or not doing?

redneckjoe

rear is out. cutting and narrowing it 4" each side tomorrow. gonna be a lot of work re-fabricating.

redneckjoe

much stuff to move and re-fabricate.

RubberDucky

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Nice!

CharcoalBird

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You have a lot of work to do, Joe. Looking good so far.

redneckjoe

thanks guys. made my cuts today and bought some pipe to sleeve it. took a million measurements. gonna mock it up tomorrow then hopefully tack it. looking forward to using the new TIG inverter welder i bought.





all this to cut 3 3/4" out, lol.


oh, wife bought me a chrome cover, lol. it was a nice thought. i didnt mind the orange pumpkin smirk.

redneckjoe

thought i'd add some more pics. installed the center chunk, cleaned everything real good, sleeved the joints, checked to make sure the axles will fit and they do, chamfered the edges for welding, etc. tomorrow i'm gonna check my million measurements, then tack it up, then finish weld and weld the tubes to the pumpkin.

redneckjoe

hope the pics arent bothering anybody. just thought some people might want to see whats involved? also picked up some steel today for re-fabricating the control arm mounts, etc.






last pic for today, lol.

84LsxZ28

What are you going to do about the spring perches and shock mounts now that those brackets are in a couple inches?

redneckjoe

i havent gotten that far yet. but i'll be doing a lot of cutting and fabricating. most likely going to a fuel cell. i may run coil over shocks? i wont know til i cut it apart further. definetly a big project.

CharcoalBird

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Where/how did you learn all this, Joe?

edwardk12687

^^ this also as long as we are on the subjects of rear ends. i pulled the posi out of my my gta when i got rid of it and put it in my now camaro. i think they come stock with 323's in the back but i have a set of motive gear 3:70s that i want to gear the rear to however this job is way over my head lol. can someone recommend a good shop or mechanic that would do a good job and not rape me on price ?

redneckjoe

well, i'm 47. after high school i worked in a local machanic shop. then did 1,200 hour class in the state of florida and got some mechanic certificate, then went into the army as a light wheel vehicle mechanic, (69Bravo). got married and all my in-laws are welders. so i learned to weld and kinda liked it more. got a business license at age 33 and pretty much been working for myself ever since. the computer has been helpful learning and doing research also.

was really surprised how nice the harbor freight inverter tig welder worked for the price. it wont weld aluminum, , but thats ok. first test weld with it, then i went to town on the axle tubes.

redneckjoe

not real pretty, and the machine is low tech, scratch start, no foot pedal to adjust amperage, but got good penetration IMO. bunch of tacks, and measurements, then finish welded it.




the gas hose popped of the argon regulator and i lost a bunch of gas. so i need to get some hose clamps or something and more gas already. its just a small bottle. for the home guy, i'd recommend the machine and you can stick weld with it too. was about $200.

redneckjoe

pulled the axles back out, taped up the yoke and painted it with some silver hammer tone paint from lowes. i bought new axle seals but havent changed them yet. cant install the axles til i put the brakes back on. wont put the "pretty" chrome cover on til i install everything, lol.

redneckjoe

if you need a hand Edward, call me or stop by with your parts. 727-657-1826. see what we can put together. i dont have a press to change the pinion bearing, but last time i got 1 changed i think it was $15.oo at the machine shop?

CharcoalBird

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3rd Gen meet Sunday July 24th at 4pm at La Palma Mexican Grill in Leesburg, FL.

1690 Citrus Blvd, Leesburg, FL 34748

https://www.facebook.com/events/940674459392151/?ti=cl

Gfunkill

I'm on call next weekend, I will try to see if i can get someone to cover sunday evening since Leesburg is all of 20 minutes away...

RubberDucky

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Does this include third gen 4Runners? My car doesn't run.

CharcoalBird

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That would be cool. And even if you dont...your only 20min away so you could leave right away.

Yup. Still doesn't run? Dang dude

RubberDucky

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$500 speeding ticket put the brakes on things.

CharcoalBird

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$500?! How much over were you doing?

RubberDucky

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90 in a 55.

Gfunkill

Anyone get a hold of Will for the meet?
I haven't got anyone to cover me, but, it's close enough that I think I'll go.

CharcoalBird

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You should go. I'd like to see a lot of cars there.

RubberDucky

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Will's car is down too. Put a hole in cyl 1 piston. We're still working on getting the 3.4 I gave him up to snuff to put in.

CharcoalBird

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7 cars, not bad. Even had a 2nd Gen roll thru

Gfunkill

So, Me and Jim have make it to the past few meets in Leesburg, everyone is cool, we all just enjoy 3rd gens.
Sept 17th at La Palma Mexican Grill in Leesburg if any of you guys can make it.

RubberDucky

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Pulled my motor today. Both head gaskets were shot. But the heads seem okay. Might just get this back together so I can drive while I put together a LS swap.

CharcoalBird

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Heads could be warped and can't tell. I wouldn't bother. Just get that ls swap done.

RubberDucky

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Won't be for a while. I haven't driven it since January.

RubberDucky

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Got a new job making way more money. LS swap might come sooner.

CharcoalBird

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Cool, what are you doing now, Ducky?