Widebody Firebird spotted!
08-15-2005, 01:49 PM
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Car: 83 bird
Engine: 305/383
Transmission: WC T5
Axle/Gears: 3:42
Widebody Firebird spotted!
Crappy cameraphone pic, but I saw one! Judging by the orange, I would put it at early 90's vintage 
Anyone know the car? It was seen in Pepperell, MA.
Anyone know the car? It was seen in Pepperell, MA.
08-15-2005, 02:58 PM
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Car: 83 bird
Engine: 305/383
Transmission: WC T5
Axle/Gears: 3:42
Boy... did it look weird. The guy was running MASSIVE tires on all four corners! The kit also made the windshield and taillights look too small.
08-16-2005, 03:38 PM
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ive seen that car more than once, i think the guys from Dracut, hes been through one of the places i work a few times, i think its got a 383 in it at least, to go wiht the orange color and wide body, but not sure
08-16-2005, 03:53 PM
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Car: 83 bird
Engine: 305/383
Transmission: WC T5
Axle/Gears: 3:42
Not sure about the motor... it had a single exhaust outlet on the left, with a dual tip thing. It was also VERY quiet.... so I was thinking 6 cylinder... maybe even a 4!
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08-16-2005, 03:57 PM
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Car: 91 formula
Engine: 305
Transmission: t5
Originally posted by kwyjibo
ive seen that car more than once, i think the guys from Dracut, hes been through one of the places i work a few times, i think its got a 383 in it at least, to go wiht the orange color and wide body, but not sure
ive seen that car more than once, i think the guys from Dracut, hes been through one of the places i work a few times, i think its got a 383 in it at least, to go wiht the orange color and wide body, but not sure
08-16-2005, 04:03 PM
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Car: 83 bird
Engine: 305/383
Transmission: WC T5
Axle/Gears: 3:42
Anyone have more pics? Is he on the boards (if so... maybe he shouldn't see this thread lol)
And what motor is it?
And what motor is it?
08-16-2005, 06:56 PM
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Car: Base Firebird
Engine: TPI 350
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: D44
dug up those pics from newengland performance... judge for yourself
I personally think that with a quality paint job/body work (get the gaps perfect and panels perfectly straight) and some wide 17's from maybe fikse, ccw, or bbs, that thing would look pretty friggen tough.. sorta 80's scca-esque.
It definitly doesn't hurt to know that it doesn't have a stock LG4 in it, too..
I personally think that with a quality paint job/body work (get the gaps perfect and panels perfectly straight) and some wide 17's from maybe fikse, ccw, or bbs, that thing would look pretty friggen tough.. sorta 80's scca-esque.
It definitly doesn't hurt to know that it doesn't have a stock LG4 in it, too..
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08-16-2005, 07:43 PM
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Car: '91 TA vert
Engine: turboLSx
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.23
I'd rock it.
Like 90bird said; new paint, some body work to smooth things out and some large wheels would look sweet flying around a track.
But then again I'm never getting another thirdgen, EVER.
Like 90bird said; new paint, some body work to smooth things out and some large wheels would look sweet flying around a track.
But then again I'm never getting another thirdgen, EVER.
08-17-2005, 12:50 AM
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Transmission: 700r4 w/ about 7500 miles on rebuild
Originally posted by iansane
But then again I'm never getting another thirdgen, EVER.
But then again I'm never getting another thirdgen, EVER.
08-17-2005, 02:11 AM
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Car: 85 Z28, 88 GTA, 68 Cutlass S
Engine: 305TPI X2 ;), Chevy 250
Transmission: T5, 700R4, powerslide >:(
Axle/Gears: posi, and posi w/discs :D.
Originally posted by Jim85IROC
Thanks! We now have visual confirmation that it looks just as bad on a Firebird!
Thanks! We now have visual confirmation that it looks just as bad on a Firebird!
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08-17-2005, 02:57 AM
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Car: VIN=85 T/A, CAR=82/3 T/A gfx, go figure. She's a T/A anyway!
Engine: 5.0, Holley 600 cfm 4-barrel
Transmission: THM350 ??
I dunno. Kind of reminds me of double-X Pack Ford Capri (YES! I do like them too!).
With the right wheels and paint, it would be a looker.
Mark.
With the right wheels and paint, it would be a looker.
Mark.
08-17-2005, 06:59 AM
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Car: Building LS3, T56 Z28
Engine: LS3
Transmission: T-56
Axle/Gears: Moser/ 4.11
Hey I am sure you guys can all see those pics. But if anyone has a minute can you post those pics right on this thread. My computer here at work won't let me see them.
THX guys.
I wanna widen the rear of my camaro and wanna see as many wide kits as possible before I go down that route.
THX guys.
I wanna widen the rear of my camaro and wanna see as many wide kits as possible before I go down that route.
08-17-2005, 08:09 AM
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Car: 83 bird
Engine: 305/383
Transmission: WC T5
Axle/Gears: 3:42
Do they even still make such a kit? The only time I really see them is on 80's fabulous cars like this... usually on ebay with a HUGE starting price.
08-17-2005, 08:38 AM
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Car: Building LS3, T56 Z28
Engine: LS3
Transmission: T-56
Axle/Gears: Moser/ 4.11
aaron7.....If you check back at this thread today, can you post those pics that are in the thread above, in this thread?
Thx if you can. If not can anyone else?
Thx if you can. If not can anyone else?
08-17-2005, 09:55 AM
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Car: 83 bird
Engine: 305/383
Transmission: WC T5
Axle/Gears: 3:42
You, my friend, are a 3rd gen ***. I'll be sending you a PM! (anyone who doesn't know what I'm talking about... check his cardomain page!)
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08-17-2005, 11:23 AM
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Car: Building LS3, T56 Z28
Engine: LS3
Transmission: T-56
Axle/Gears: Moser/ 4.11
hehe, thx man. Love people recognising a lot of hard work. Hope you guys check it out and tell me what you think.
Hope to see ya this weekend aaron7
Hope to see ya this weekend aaron7
08-18-2005, 12:30 AM
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Car: 1981 Chevy Malibu, 1987 Formula 350
Engine: 229 V6, L98 TPI 350
Transmission: TH350, 700R4
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt ???, 9 bolt 3.27 posi
yep thats my friends cousins car, has a 383, origionally had a 4 speed but now has a 700R4, has a cage, etc.
Seen the car once (posted on NEMS and thats where i found out it was my friends cousins car, lol), didn't look that bad......sure, needs to be cleaned up and the orange is sorta.....bright?, but other than that it didnt look that bad...
Seen the car once (posted on NEMS and thats where i found out it was my friends cousins car, lol), didn't look that bad......sure, needs to be cleaned up and the orange is sorta.....bright?, but other than that it didnt look that bad...
08-18-2005, 06:50 AM
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Car: Building LS3, T56 Z28
Engine: LS3
Transmission: T-56
Axle/Gears: Moser/ 4.11
Hey guys I can't see it. Can anyone post pics of that car on this thread? I know I allready asked earlier, but just reminding anyone new that might have over read my post. Hope someone can find some time to post'em, Thx.
08-18-2005, 08:03 AM
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Car: 83 bird
Engine: 305/383
Transmission: WC T5
Axle/Gears: 3:42
Originally posted by dennisbernal91z
Hey guys I can't see it. Can anyone post pics of that car on this thread? I know I allready asked earlier, but just reminding anyone new that might have over read my post. Hope someone can find some time to post'em, Thx.
Hey guys I can't see it. Can anyone post pics of that car on this thread? I know I allready asked earlier, but just reminding anyone new that might have over read my post. Hope someone can find some time to post'em, Thx.
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Car: 1984 Trans Am
Engine: LT1
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt w/ 4.10 gears
Originally posted by BlackMagic
Did anyone else realize he placed our side fender vents on the hood?
Did anyone else realize he placed our side fender vents on the hood?
They look sooo out of place it isn't even funny. He could've at least placed them closer to the nose and used 82-84 ones that don't have the big flat spot that hides under the ground effects. Speaking of ground effects... that crack shows why urethane is a better choice than fiberglass.
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Car: a car being parted out
Engine: blown up
Transmission: in peices
I think it could look very good, but the lack of body work and paint work done to that particular car... it makes it look like ***.
08-26-2005, 10:29 AM
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yes, but i would not mind getting a wide body kit, but it would be done correctly. I mean if you look at his, it was ligned up poorly. With the right work, and some changes to the angels on the rear, it would look fine.
08-26-2005, 10:43 AM
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Car: Building LS3, T56 Z28
Engine: LS3
Transmission: T-56
Axle/Gears: Moser/ 4.11
I agree. It is a beater with a wide body. But still a beater.
I might have to get the danko wide panels for the rear of my camaro if I can't get the 335's to tuck anymore.
I kinda don't mind how it sits now, but a lot of people seem to hate it. Not that I care, but still It might look more bad *** with the wide panels.
I might have to get the danko wide panels for the rear of my camaro if I can't get the 335's to tuck anymore.
I kinda don't mind how it sits now, but a lot of people seem to hate it. Not that I care, but still It might look more bad *** with the wide panels.
08-26-2005, 10:48 AM
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Car: Building LS3, T56 Z28
Engine: LS3
Transmission: T-56
Axle/Gears: Moser/ 4.11
No.... that must be a kit just for that bird. The danko one is just for camaro's but it can be made to fit birds with some extra work
08-26-2005, 11:37 AM
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Car: Building LS3, T56 Z28
Engine: LS3
Transmission: T-56
Axle/Gears: Moser/ 4.11
I have no idea. i know nothing of that bird. Maybe someone else can chime in with more info.
08-26-2005, 05:18 PM
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Car: 1983 Z28
Engine: GMPP 350, 92 TPI
Transmission: T-5
Axle/Gears: Auburn gear posi, 3.08
Originally posted by BlackMagic
i wish i could find it just to check the price on it. Do you know if it is a weld on or what.
i wish i could find it just to check the price on it. Do you know if it is a weld on or what.
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Car: 1982 Recaro T/A
Engine: 305 w/Carter carb.
Transmission: TH-350
Axle/Gears: stock
Originally Posted by Firebird90
My buddy have that kit.
Its an IMSA body.
Its an IMSA body.
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I myself like it.
I was in a Trans Am Club many years ago, and one member had one. It was the car used in the ads for Pacific T-Tops.
They sold kits and complete cars, as well as installing T-Tops in cars.
They were located in SoCal.
I think the kit makes the car look like a road racer.
George
I was in a Trans Am Club many years ago, and one member had one. It was the car used in the ads for Pacific T-Tops.
They sold kits and complete cars, as well as installing T-Tops in cars.
They were located in SoCal.
I think the kit makes the car look like a road racer.
George
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