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Old 09-19-2003, 04:41 PM   #51
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Winnipegger with an 82 T/A....in the middle of a restore so the interior is gutted.

I've seen 83 Firebird S/E on the road a few times.

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Old 10-04-2003, 10:27 PM   #52
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Dammit jeebus i double posted

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Old 10-04-2003, 10:31 PM   #53
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Hmmmmm...I wonder if that's the same guy. In Brandon, everyone knows every guy with every car. This silver Z is definitely new in town, and not from around here. So far, my brother is the only one who's seen it. He said it sounded pretty mean, so I'd love to know what the guy's done to it.

Maybe I'll go for another look see
holy man its a lil gathering of tobans. the silver one belongs to the guy that works at united furniture warehouse. super nice guy i met him at the pool hall one day and didnt even no it was him till i saw the car outside. its a 305 5 spd i think. it used to be white but now is silver. it always looks like im stocking him cause ill be out there oggling his car and hell walk out and turn on the alarm. lol. well that was only oncwe but i still felt like an ***. Shaneo hows a sunday night cruise sound to ya. tommorow night we can go cruise in style. . heres my site if u wanna check out my car.
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hopefully see ya tommorow shaneo..i wanna cruise before the snow flies as much as i can. p.s where do u work that im parked close to?
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Old 10-26-2003, 11:42 PM   #54
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Hey...another Winnipegger here.

I'm Rob. I had an 85 Berlinetta for the last 5 years that I shoved a 454 into. It was Teal with a black 4" cowl hood. I stripped it last fall and put the drivetrain into my 72 CUtlass. Put nitrous on that car and painted it this year.

Well I'm back into 3rd gens now. This past Saturday I picked up an 87 Firbird with a 305 and a 5-speed from the original owner. Bonestock but in nice shape. I picked it up Saturday morning, brought it home, and pulled the tranny within the first 1 1/2 of having it lol. It just needs a clutch. It was also safetied 3 weeks ago!

Sunday nights I'm always at Minute Muffler on Portage. Don't really go to Tim's on Main too much anymore.

I'll be a fully certified mechanic in the next 5 weeks( finally level woohoo!). I've worked in a couple local speedshops, but not anymore. Too much "drama"

BTW...I'm sure some of you have seen my buddies black 83 T/A with Rodlites and 4" exhaust. Ran 11.20's on a 150 shot.

That's my life story.
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Old 12-17-2003, 06:23 PM   #55
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Anyone wanna have a Thirdgen members get together maybe Hooters in Winnipeg! Who's down?
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Old 03-01-2004, 06:11 PM   #56
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Hey guys,

Great to see some fellow Manitobans on the site and WOW!, our very own forum! I'm in Brandon, have an 88' TA 305 TPI, that I'm just getting ready to pull the engine out of. I'm pretty excited because I'm just about to start to build a 383 Stroker for the car. That should make things a little more fun.

Shaneo: I've seen your car around quite a bit, and yes, you hit the nail on the head, everyone in Brandon knows who drives what! Gotta love small town living.

You have a very nice ride!! Actually, Harry K. is building my engine (see!!!! more small town talk!!!!).

Anyway, it's great that someone took the time to put up this board.
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Old 03-01-2004, 11:16 PM   #57
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hey man wassup up! yay for brandon! what kinda car u drive? got any pics? im sure ive seen it araound
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Old 03-02-2004, 05:35 PM   #58
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My T/A is just pretty much plain jane. It was painted "Viper Blue" about 6 years ago, the body is nice and straight and still looks real sharp. I currently have no digital pics, (soon). Oh yeah, if you have seen me around I would probably be the idiot that is sideways or smokin' the tires, (I drive my poor car pretty hard).

I cruised your site last night. You're car is one beautiful notchback bud! You should be proud.
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Old 03-24-2004, 05:15 PM   #59
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Hey Brandonites......sorry, haven't been around here for a while. Been busy with school and such...

A88GTANotchback . I used to own the Fas Gas on Richmond ave. Just got out of that at the end of December. I used to see your car at the nursing home around the corner all the time.

Sorry I missed the cruze!

Oh, about the silver Z.....ha ha, finally figured out who's car it was. You're right, it used to be white before. looks killer now!

Canuck 88' T/A building a 383 eh? Sounds interesting. You picked the right man to do the build for you. Mr. Keen has been around cars for a long time, and knows his stuff pretty darn good I'd say.


What's new with my car? well, I finally got the T-56 put in last year just before tucking it away for the winter. About time, I had all the parts laying on the garage floor for about 5 years. Just gotta find time now to put in my ATI procharger (also been sitting on the garage floor for 5 years). And gotta put in my 4th gen dash and door panels (They've only been sitting in the garage since last August!)

Well, it's nice to see there are a handful of locals around now. Maybe we can have a cruise night or something this summer, show up some of those mustang guys ((( not all of them, cuz some of them are cool guys ))) Maybe even head into wpg for a mini gathering or something.
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Old 03-25-2004, 02:36 PM   #60
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yup thatd be me at fairview. maintance in the summer. ur cars sounds amazing. im at hustons every cruise night and i went to the peg once last year on sunday and prolly go abunch this year. it was a great time. id defientely be up for a cruise. i cant believer theres a third gen as nice as ur IN BRANDON!
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Old 04-02-2004, 08:14 AM   #61
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Hey, thanks. I think I may have to go to Houston's more often this year too. There's been a steadily decreasing turnout over the last little bit.

You ever notice though, how the old school guys tend to frown upon the newer high tech stuff? Not all of them, but some of them. The funny part is though, I went inside houston's with my girlfriend for a beer and we sat by the window. Through the night, those guys that thumb their noses at the newer cars, slowly made their way over and started checking out my car. ha ha....so they are interested in newer stuff, they just dont wanna admit it!

I was there one night last year and was quite surprised. There was an older guy who was right into thirdgens. He was going over my entire car! Taking measurements of the wheels, he even climbed underneath my car to check out my torque arm, rear control arms, and drop brackets!
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Old 04-02-2004, 03:31 PM   #62
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sweet the cars are getting the respect they deserve. it sucks i tried pulling my car out and it turns out i was in mud. good im pissed now. it should be interesting trying to get out. any tips.....ive never really had to get a Third gen unstuck. im getting it on the road soon and this sucks. ill prolly just put some wood under the tires. BAH!
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Old 04-04-2004, 09:39 AM   #63
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Hi!!
I have a '91 red GTA with a 305. Some mods and from MB/SK border(3.5 hours from WPG). Good to see 3rdgenners out there!
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Old 04-28-2004, 07:22 PM   #64
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Third Gen Club????

Hey guys, I dont actually live in Winnipeg, but in a very small town called Domain about 20 mintues south of the perimeter but I'm always in the city and I go crusing every crusie night.

I was wondering if there is a Third Gen club in Winnipeg and if there isnt, would you all like to start one. From what I've read on the message board everone seems freindly and helpfull, so a club would be ideal. Also, if anyone else has done a V6 efi to V8 carb swap, could I maybe get some tips. My car has a 2.8 V6 efi and I have a 355 V8 carb and any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Old 05-26-2004, 02:30 PM   #65
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im from winnipeg lol, i never knewthere was so many ppl from manitoba on the boards. I would post pics but the digi cam died on me

I have a 82 Z28, and a 85 Firebird I just sold my 83 Trans am

the camaro is getting a full restore rightnow, its my project car, it was the least rusted out car I could find. seeing how nothing will befactory I figured it didnt matter what year I got.

mods done,

-72 vette block 4 bolt mains
-88 polished TPI
-Z06 brake upgrade front
-98 camaro rear discs
-ten spoke chrome 2002 17" wheels
-91-92 Z28 grounds effects/spoiler etc.
-holley DFI so Ican use my laptop in my car for changing the computer
-after market seats sparco
-8 point roll cage
-frame connectors
-intrax lowering springs
-polly mounts throughout the whole car
-and it is being painted right now by me, corvette electron blue
-sound system on the way, but everything is going alpine
-removed the rear seats, couldnt get in there with roll cage, so it makes a good place for sterio equiptment and xbox,ps2 etc.

future mods include
-ATI supercharger
-direct port nos injection
-6 speed trans, only has a 5 right now


I hope to have the car on the road cruizen portage by august but will have to see how funds run. :lala:
I still have to sell my CRX SI to have a little more money to play with

anyone that can help, im going to pick up another camaro, but I want to make it convertable, need help in figuring what parts I need for that...
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Old 08-19-2004, 11:44 AM   #66
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Hey all. Im from Winnipeg too. I am in the process of buying either an 89 Trans am GTA with a 5.7 8. It needs exhaust and tires and maybe tranny work for $3250 or an 88 Firebird Formula 5.0 TBI that is mint, for $3500. The 89 has over 200km and the 88 has 183km. Any advice on these 2 cars would help me make my buying decision. Thanks and I hope to see you all sunday night in my new ride!!!
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Old 08-19-2004, 03:22 PM   #67
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hey arboc!!

im not sure if your the same guy but i knew a guy i wreked with at vickars in the body shop. he used the name arboc because he had a 5.0 stang. arboc backwards cobra. anyways if your the same guy pm me. later
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Old 08-20-2004, 01:38 AM   #68
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Hey is this Devon?
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Old 08-28-2004, 03:39 PM   #69
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Hey I'm from Winnipeg I drive a 88 IROC (grey) in the summer, and a 86 Jeep Cherokee (white 2Dr) in the winter.
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Old 09-26-2004, 11:47 AM   #70
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Rad, lost of winnipeggers here!


83 silver Z28 camaro w/ big agressive cowl and 3inch exh and t-tops, can't miss me

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Old 09-26-2004, 04:09 PM   #71
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Hey is this Devon?

LOL u guessed right? hows it goen with the firebird search did you get one??
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Old 10-01-2004, 03:56 PM   #72
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Hey all. Im from Winnipeg too. I am in the process of buying either an 89 Trans am GTA with a 5.7 8. It needs exhaust and tires and maybe tranny work for $3250 or an 88 Firebird Formula 5.0 TBI that is mint, for $3500. The 89 has over 200km and the 88 has 183km. Any advice on these 2 cars would help me make my buying decision. Thanks and I hope to see you all sunday night in my new ride!!!
That 89 sounds like my old one almost identical. Is it Maroon, If so I wouldn't buy it. I plowed it into the back of a Ford Focus in '02 the front strut mounts are about to rust off. and its has a intermitent stutter caused by who knows what. The tranny well i can explain that as well. I Did some reverse burnouts in it as well as thrashed with some manual shifting. That car is burnt out. did manage to pull a 15.0 at Gimli though. However it had to get pushed outa staging lanes twice cause it died.
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Old 01-11-2005, 10:42 PM   #73
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Hello

Hey Guys...didn't realize this board was here. Just saying hello. I am in living in Winnipeg (from the North) I have a 1991 GTA and hoping to get it out this summer!?! I blew the 3-4 shift in the tranny (4L60).
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Hi Darrel, its Jason from the North
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LOL u guessed right? hows it goen with the firebird search did you get one??
No Devon, I actually bought a Mustang. 2 of them. I wrote the first one off after having it for a month.
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Old 01-13-2005, 07:30 PM   #76
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Reputable Tranny Work

Hey guys I was wondering if anybody knows any good tranny shops or people that do really good work in the city...?? I am hoping to bring mine out of storage this year but need tranny work.

Hey ARBOC....are you from northern Manitoba also??

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Yes. Its Jason you dope. Remeber, I called you this fall to buy your TA but you wanted to keep it. Anyhow, I'll find you a good tranny guy with a decent price and give u a call. I have your #
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Old 01-13-2005, 10:35 PM   #78
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Darrel sounds like we have pretty well identical cars. What color is yours. Definetly have to check it out this summer. Mine doesn't see the road lots. But its see Sunday nights.
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Hey ARBOC...I thought it was you but wasn't sure. So how is the car running...Was there as much work that needed to be done as you thought?? Are you planning on doing anything with it this year?

Hey WinnipegGTA... Mine is black, it hasn't been out much in the last couple of years. I have it parked...Hopefully this summer it may be a possibility.

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No Darrel, I didnt buy that 89 GTA from Brandon. The guy backed out. I bought a 90 Mustang coupe and wrote that off a month after i got it. Im driving a 94 Mustang GT now. Im ordering exuast for it monday, but as for hp thats it for this year. Im going to concentrate on the handling this year and next year cuz i love Auto X. Id rather corner than go in a striaight line