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Old 03-24-2009, 09:18 PM
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what do ya'll think of my car

it's an 1983 firebird
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Old 03-24-2009, 10:02 PM
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Looks good nabor ..... how does it run? ....
Old 03-24-2009, 10:04 PM
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You got your work cut out for you, but a nice coat of paint and the right nose, and she'll be gorgeous!
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a diamond in the rough.
Old 03-25-2009, 10:05 AM
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runs great i drive her almost every day i'm trying to find the 83 nose for her i've got a cracked 87 nose on her now, i'm painting her as soon as i get a new nose for her
Old 03-25-2009, 11:24 AM
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Re: what do ya'll think of my car

Congrats on the great find... finding the 83 nose isn't that hard its finding the inserts for the 83 nose that is a pain in the ***...

I'll be sure I look out for both of you (Demon79 and Rick1805) next time I'm in Bradley, IL... thats where my wife is from...We visit once a year...
Old 03-25-2009, 12:03 PM
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I'm hoping to have it ready for Thirdgen fest in may
Old 03-25-2009, 12:38 PM
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Re: what do ya'll think of my car

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I'm hoping to have it ready for Thirdgen fest in may
well i will see you there and see it in person.
Old 03-25-2009, 01:45 PM
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where is the thirdgen fest??
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Looks like you have a nice foundation for a resto project.
Old 03-25-2009, 01:55 PM
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Re: what do ya'll think of my car

I may have an 83 nose for you, depending on who buys my 83. I have grilles too, but they need blue paint taken off.

Anyway, you and 83 Recaro both should check out the Early Third Gen boards. They're great for those early Birds and spotting differences. http://earlythirdgen.com/forums
Old 06-04-2009, 06:38 PM
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didn't make it to thirdgen fest found more body work than expected had several holes in floor and replaced passenger door,nose, rear bumper,and windshield here are some more pics if i can get them to load
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Old 06-04-2009, 06:42 PM
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more pics
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Old 06-04-2009, 06:56 PM
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some more pics
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Old 06-04-2009, 08:26 PM
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Re: what do ya'll think of my car

Originally Posted by 83TransAmRECARO
finding the 83 nose isn't that hard its finding the inserts for the 83 nose that is a pain in the ***...
Classic industries has the inserts. pretty cheap too if i remember right
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Originally Posted by V6F1R3BRD
Classic industries has the inserts. pretty cheap too if i remember right
I just looked in their online catalog... $109 for a reproduction pair or about $80 per side for GM originals. I have an original passenger side one lying around in good condition that i'd sell.
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