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madmax · 12-24-2002, 07:22 PM

No problem.

I have a couple other items to scan as well.

madmax · 12-24-2002, 07:28 PM

Brochure... Funny, after I got this today, I remember I saw one of these at the dealer in 89. I should have grabbed a few

madmax · 12-24-2002, 07:29 PM

Other page

madmax · 12-24-2002, 07:34 PM

I think someone from the board might be interested in this photo...

92GTA · 12-24-2002, 11:30 PM

Awesome

kizz · 12-25-2002, 03:07 PM

That Formula photo is really good.. I love that. Great pix all around.

Freeze · 12-25-2002, 05:02 PM

very nice

Chet · 12-25-2002, 06:32 PM

Damn those cars are sweet, very nice

Bandit400 · 12-26-2002, 12:55 PM

Well that explains the red '89 Formula vert that used to be seen around here a lot. When I was selling back in '95 he told me it was a limited edition factory convert. I didn't believe him

Of course he wasn't the orig owner, but still I didn't know they were avaiable back then.

MdFormula350 · 12-26-2002, 01:36 PM

good stuff, but i will stick with t-tops

Bandit400 · 12-26-2002, 02:18 PM

Are those worth anything since they aren't true "factory" but rather conversions?
That red '89 Formula vert came up for sale again about a year ago.

I'm with MdFormula350, 'verts are sweet but I prefer T-tops (especially if you've also got a 350). - Lucky duck

Willie · 12-26-2002, 02:26 PM

Excellent stuff. I consider this stuff as very important historical documentation.

I think I'll post some pics I have of original 1987 Camaro convertible "stuff" too in a different thread.

Willie

Mr. TurboTA · 12-26-2002, 05:41 PM

Pretty cool, Chris!
You just got these? You should have said something to me, I've had these for quite awhile! I even have Pontiac documentation on the 1991 Pontiac Firebird convertibles too!
Maybe you should plan a trip up to my neighborhood and check out what I have!

Let me know,

George

LetsRock · 12-27-2002, 02:49 AM

I feel the 3rd gen fbody verts are among the best looking verts period. Anyone agree? Gorgeous:hail:

FyreLance · 12-27-2002, 11:22 AM

Those pics rock

lonsal · 12-27-2002, 12:08 PM

Uh oh. I see a slight problem. I went to the local Pontiac Dealer and they are all sold out of new 1989 Firebirds!

Lon

PontiacV8 · 12-29-2002, 07:40 AM

....hmmm...GTA convertible...look here....@ eBay....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6427

Bandit400 · 01-02-2003, 01:33 PM

So I guess that would be the only way to get a vert with an L98...

Air_Adam · 01-02-2003, 03:34 PM

Hmm... does anyone else see a problem here? It says above that for a convertible to be made you need to have a T-Top car... but i thought you could not get a 350 in a T-Top car, only hard tops!! whats up with that GTA?

92GTA · 01-02-2003, 03:45 PM

GTA's could indeed be had with the 350/T-Top combo...

madmax · 01-02-2003, 11:00 PM

Or a convertible for that matter

okfoz · 01-07-2003, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 92GTA
GTA's could indeed be had with the 350/T-Top combo...

true, I have seen a White 89 GTA T-top 350 leather interior, it was no C&C conversion either... 1989 was an unusual year because of the Buick Turbo T-top cars they were made available... looked at the RPO's and it was a GTA, L98, CC1 car...

guy was asking 7500 for it.

SO, with that in mind if you had one of those you could get a convertable 350, there is a guy with a '89 Formula 350 Convertable around too.

John

okfoz · 01-07-2003, 04:02 PM

AS for the ASC onversion being woth less than a GM convert... I got news for you... All Convertable Firebirds and Camaros from 87-92 purchased at dealerships were ASC conversions to my knowledge or "Aftermarket", so were many 80's & 90's Sunbirds, and Cavilers (however you spell it) they say so right in the door jam.

I would not think it lowers the value one bit... All of the Mustang Converts from the 80's thru 1993 were done by C&C here in MI, had a friend work there, same goes for the Olds Cutlass, made by C&C... It is like a Firehawk, someone has an idea, and GM gives them permission to do the mods, and job it out.

John

SLZ · 01-12-2003, 07:49 PM

Man that pic of the white Formula conv is very cool. Im going to print out the ASC info for my records. I might be the one with the red Formula 350 that is referenced in this thread. If not then I would like to see that persons Formula conv. Heres a pic of my Formula 350 conv(the only one Ive seen in person). STEVE Z

okfoz · 01-13-2003, 07:34 AM

I have pix of a White Formula 350 conv...

John

SSC · 02-18-2003, 07:45 AM

What was the ttop only thing? Wouldent think it would make a difference since thier chopping the roof anyway.

That red one is slick!

okfoz · 02-18-2003, 08:42 AM

"The T-top thing" as you put it, was important because instead of re-constructing the roof behind the windshield they just had to cut off the center bar. Also the extra structure of a T-top car(insignificant as it may be) would also have been a benefit.

I believe all Camaros and Firebirds that were converted by ASC all started life as a T-top car.

On a side Note: GET THIS: I went to a car show, and if I took my tops off I changed classes becasue I was then a "Convertable"

John

A88GTANotchback · 03-08-2003, 12:02 AM

Dayum that 89 GTA rag top is purdy. if only we could go back in time eh? LOL. my dad would have a GTO Judge instead of the Lemans. Ah well i like the lemans just as good.