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All original. Only thing I've done to it was install a temp sensor on the radiator that Willie helped me with over the phone when I first bought it about 2 years ago.
Originally posted by 89raggtopp All factory decals, ASC decals, ASC top instruction manual, window sticker, etc I have. Including documentation from ASC on number of conv. they made in 89. If anyone has doc on how many 5.7L were converted this would be great. I have read several postings and mag articles where they claim 50 5.7L verts were made. But no one can back this up with documentation, all hearsay.
Thanks,
Brent
Well, Hey I got the scoop from this here board there were 50 GTA, or 350 TPI's made for 1989 so I go with that as well. Seems as official as you can get.
I own one as well and the ASC info you have I'd like to see.
-Bill
Originally posted by 89raggtopp All factory decals, ASC decals, ASC top instruction manual, window sticker, etc I have. Including documentation from ASC on number of conv. they made in 89. If anyone has doc on how many 5.7L were converted this would be great. I have read several postings and mag articles where they claim 50 5.7L verts were made. But no one can back this up with documentation, all hearsay.
Thanks,
Brent
I ran into a problem posting, but the 50 figure is what people here say, mainly GTA convertibles.
I have a 350 Formula drop top, share your ASC stuff!
-Bill
I understand that the ASC FB converts, any year, are much more rare that the Camaro sister.
As Bill can attest, the FB converts, no matter what yr or engine are far and few between. You can cruise any street in any town and be hard to find yourself a 3rd gen FB convert B4 you see a Camaro vert.
Long live the 3rd gen FB vert,
__________________ 88 Formula Convertible 1 of 104
Wow, I feel like I just went through some camaro porn or something... nice pictures! I want a white one now.
We need an action shot:
Some specs: 406SBC/LT4cam/Superram, T56, 4th gen rear and wheels and leather, 4Point rollbar and KB Subframe connectors. 12.08 ET on this street driven, lo-buget 89 octane setup. 420 ft/lb but loves street driving, very tame.
Heres a video (50 meg) from the rollbar-cam, going around IRP for a 2:04 lap:
lots of pics and info on mine http://www.geocities.com/badjuju342/ if you got to the bottom of the page and click on the pics and more pics links , that should satisfy your curiousity
__________________ 1986 Z28 ASC McLaren convertible SE #0041
1989 Rally Sport
2002 Cadillac Escalade EXT
2007 Harley-Davidson VRSCDX "I like work; it fascinates me; I can sit and look at it for hours."
sorry guys the only thing a really know about the bar is that its a 3" custom made chrome dipped bar that was build in b.c canada. the guy who had the car before me got it made and put it the car,
I haven't posted in a LONG time, just came across this section. I had been toying with the idea of selling my convertible in the next year or so, but looking at all these pictures makes me want to restore mine now.
Here is a picture of my 92. It's only a V6, but been very reliable. I've now got 198,800 miles on it. I'm looking forward to turning 200K on it. It still has the original motor and transmission. It could use a new interior. The ground effects are starting to fade a bit. The front one needs repainted, but overall the car looks great for the years and mileage on it. 138,000 miles of the 198,800 were driven by me personally. It's been the most reliable car I've ever owned.
Here it is along side my 87 Corvette Convertible. I've always wanted a convertible, now I've got 2
Newbie here, 1st post - I'm going to look at a 89 GTA convertible today, asking price is $4800, the owner sent me some pics but I can't figure out how to post them. I'm doing ALOT of homework on this car as I've been out of the picture for a few years raising a family, I'm 44. I'm hearing that fewer than 100 of these were produced, is that true? I'm pretty 'up' on what needs to exist in order to authenticate it being a GTA, one question I do have is do all 89 GTA have the 5.7L engine? I think this one is a 5.0...
I'm going to use this car as a 3rd car to enjoy ONLY with the top down and it seems like a great car the entire family can enjoy.
Thanks
Dave
98 BMW 540/6spd
1970 Chevelle SS396 (owned from 1977 - 1994)
Im sure someone can bring you more up to speed on the 89 GTA Verts than I, but it is my understanding (although I could be mistaken) the the only factory verts were made in 91 and 92 and were only Firebirds and TA's..no GTA's. There are a few GTA verts that Pontiac Made prior to 91/92 and were used as mules, special test cars, etc. The are hyper rare and your car may be one of them.
Starting in 84 there were hardtop cars that were purchased by dealers and redirected to various conversion companies after they were made and then sold much like a conversion van is done today or the ChooChoo customs did on the mid 80's ElCamino.
If you run the VIN number and or go to Pontiac Historical Services and order the window sticker I don't think you will see anything about the car being a vert.
The above is just fyi, however I don't think it takes away from its value and fun factor to drive. Ive never seen a 3rd Gen Vert that was not simply a wonderful looking car.
Good luck, it sounds like your potential car has an interesting history and Im glad to see someone purchase it who understands the uniqueness of it.
OK - just came back from looking at the GTA, I can't tell if it's a real GTA or a rebadged TA with new fenders and a 5.7 in it. The VIN tells me the 5.7 is right but the steering wheel with the radio buttons has been swapped out for a Grant GT wheel, the SPI sticker is gone so the "Y84" option code can't be used to verify it and the bucket seats look to generic to be a GTA seat. I'll dig into it some more. Thanks for the links guys that got me real smart very quickly. In anycase the asking price is $4800, the car looks great from 15ft away, nice shiny red paint, gold GTA wheels etc. I fired it up and the exhaust is shot from manifolds to tail pipes - no big deal I'd replace that anyway. The big item that got me concerned wsa some rust I found in the left rear wheel well just in front of the tire, I was able to put my finger right thru into wherever it went to, I also noticed the the floors under the driver's rear seat was rotted thru, maybe a roof leak for a time. The only other rust I saw was the edge of the trunk lid and the very bottom of the passenger door (not bad). The other thing that happened was when the car was running for about 5 min the water temp needle got pinned to the high side, very strange. I shut the car off and it wouldn't start again for about 30 mins. BUT, the engine didn't seem to be hot??? The hoses were cold, the fill bottle was fine, the cooling fans never went on - strange. Any ideas on that one? Is there a sensor that kills the car when the guage reads too hot and it is shut off? Head gaskets? Air pocket? - in Anycase I think I can get this car for about $3500 which I believe would be a good deal. Thanks again for your help..
might be relays not kicking fans on. termostat might be bad also the vin number will tell you what the car really is. when i bought my 91 z28 convertible it had 5.7 badges and after i check the vin# it was a 5.0 liter so check it out.
Last edited by z91bowtie1; 05-23-2004 at 10:10 PM.
Here's my 89 RS Project. I bought it in March for $3000. I figured since I quit riding motorcycles because of a missed turn at 120 mph, a convertible was the next best thing. It still needs some work to get it where I want it, but it's driveable, and doesn't look terrible.
I own an 89 rs convertible! It is stock minus the smog stuff, the ZR1 vette taillights I've installed, catless flowmaster 80 series, 2000 dark grey leather SS seats front and back, and a couple other things.
I own an 89 rs convertible! It is stock minus the smog stuff, the ZR1 vette taillights I've installed, catless flowmaster 80 series, 2000 dark grey leather SS seats front and back, and a couple other things.
Originally posted by Rogues 91 TA Ragtop Here is the 91 TA, that I used to have:
I have since gone over to the dark side, but I wish I still owned my TA.
Rogue
Hey there! ooh.. a 'mustanglife' link... not good maan...What did you buy? I hope it was a classic or an '04 at least.
(this guy sold me my 92 convertible, above... I don't think theres a single thing left of the original car except the top I keep re-sewing)
Rogue, check out the video link I just posted in my entry above. The car is coming along nicely... I told you it had a date with some serious attantion! I'd really like to know whats up with the frame damage underneath though... if you know... No, I won't be upset.. just like to know what the thing looked like when you bought it... got any pics???
PS, I will erase this post later so as to not mess-up the intent of this thread.
92Z-666, I just checked out your Video posted above. I enjoyed it VERY MUCH!!!!
markus9 , If the rest of the car looks like the part you showed in the pic you got a sweet one. Looks GOOD!
Speedy
__________________ Speedgraphic
'90 RS Vert
New Paint, Top, Interior, Rims, Tires. IROC Swaybars, Alston SFC's, Billet Aluminum LCA's, Panhard rod and STB by Edelbrok. Hedman headers, Carsound CAT and Banks Catback. Restored close to stock. Installing XM Radio was one of the best things I ever did!
"It's hard to slow down, when you were born to run."
Here's a picture of the 1989 I just purchased. Been wanting one of these for years. It's got 62,000 miles and completely stock with 305 TPI and limited slip. Nice car with red leather interior.
In case anyone is interested I just saw a good looking White '91Z on Ebay. Bidding was at 2500 and change... I think the car is somewhere on the left coast...
__________________ Speedgraphic
'90 RS Vert
New Paint, Top, Interior, Rims, Tires. IROC Swaybars, Alston SFC's, Billet Aluminum LCA's, Panhard rod and STB by Edelbrok. Hedman headers, Carsound CAT and Banks Catback. Restored close to stock. Installing XM Radio was one of the best things I ever did!
"It's hard to slow down, when you were born to run."
Although I posted this in another topic, I am trying to feel at home so I will post it here as well. HOWEVER, by it's looks, it seems a little out of place..............
REMEMBER, it has never been washed since I've owned it and probably way before I bought it (April). Also, it's in the works.
Chris
Last edited by dakleenupman; 05-19-2006 at 01:53 AM.
They Shipped them to Canada too. This factory 1991 came with a special order code Z28 hood. The Ronals were a must addition
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