I added to that section of my post too.. I had 177,000 miles on my 305 when I took it out and it was fine when removed so you may have plenty of years before a simple hone and piston/ring/bearing swap is in order... it'll be too tempting to replace the crank or increase the compression at the same time. The way these things go, ('scope-creep' its called..) you'll do a 350 at that time. reinforce the frame or drive it nice if you do.

great cars

here is my recent purchase after owning about 5 3rg gens i finally have the drop top i always wanted big plans for this one!

Gerry,

It is a beautiful car before, I cant wait to see it after. You should really consider bringing it to the gathering. Its in atlanta on the memorial day weekend.. Im hoping to have my purple heap there, but at this rate its gonna be back to the 01 z.. I'd love to take my 89 convertible but i still have to get the top replaced, wet sand the car, and buff it out. not to mention all the other issues with her. So oh well.. maybe next year.

for more info on the gathering : FbodyGathering.com

-steve

Definitely not all were WS6 -- I have two '91 verts, one is WS6 and the other is not. I don't know production numbers on the WS6 package -- sorry I can't help with that portion of your question.

I have a 1991 RS convertible 305 with stage 2 chip, new suspension. It was recently stolen and trashed (stole my 20" wheels, ruined steering column etc) . I have finally got it back in good condition. I will post some pictures soon.

its a shame how people cant have anything nice and enjoy it without having to worry about someone steeling it but its good you got it back hope its still the same when you get back to how you had it

Are they both trans ams?

That sucks about your car getting stolen. thats why my top is hosed, someone cut into it.. now its a camaro model DT. Duct Tape. Which is the main reason why i dont wanna take her to the gathering!

-steve

I'm new to the site. Here are some quick snaps of my 89 RS vert.

I just bought a 1992 firebird 305 convertible, which I'm slowly restoring. Does anybody know where I can find a convertible top frame that is in very good or new condition? I tried E-bay but man....those tops are in very bad condition. I tried doing a search on googles and yahoo dot com with no success. The engine search I used were as follows: "Camaro/Firebird convertible top frame" next was "Convertible top frame" and finally "GM Convertible top frame". If anybody out there can point me in the right path I will be most grateful. I would like to get my Firebird out on the road for the summer. I almost forgot I also looked at my local salvage yards but none carry them since they are very rare.

my POS in the works....

info in sig..

Fellas here is a pic of my vert. only 32,000 miles on it.

here is a picture of the back of my car with 91/92 Trans Am Tail Lights. I think with the Firehawk rims and the TA tailights the car has a cleaner look.

my newly bought 91 Z28!



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STOCK!!!!! except for the flowmaster catback
and only 80k on the enigine!

Here are a few pics of my '89 Iroc 'vert. with TPI, 5-Speed, Posi, Leather, factory CD player etc. It is currently my daily driver and LOVIN' it!

See you guys on POWER TOUR!

Sean

Okay, now that the car is back out of the paint shop, and I have a decent camera....

GM Carlisle... here I come!

Damm, I dont like red at all but thats one sexy GTA. VERRY NICE!!!

Yeppers, both are Trans Ams.

I can't decide If I like that or not... Seems a little tall... I'm not sure if it's the angle or what but that style bar seems out of place...

Thanks for all the great comments, this car turned out just about perfect. I do like the red, and its the factory 'bright red' in PPG.

The style or light bar does look a little tall in that picture. I'll have to take a direct on side shot. It was on the car when I purchased it from Bruce, and I kind of like the way it looks when the top is down. I welded it in there, where it comes from the manufacturer with a bolt in setup. It stiffens the car just a little more, and this car could use more of that.

I'll try a picture from a different angle. I'm also in the process of bringing the springs down just about 1 inch. I think its sitting just a tad high.

Gerry-

Here is my 92 RS all stock with 15,000 miles on it all original had it since it came of showroom floor.

I thought 89 was the last year you could order a t-top or vert w/ a 350?

Its a 305 with TBI my other 92 RS I bought last year and modified it. Thats the one thats in my signiture.

My vert

I'll try to get some pics on pretty soon, my dad owns an original 87 LT red vert w/24K miles, and my cousin owns an 87 red LT vert w/100K original miles that my Dad bought new in 87 and was supposed to be one of the first three off the line. My cousin also owns another 88 vert with 40K original miles and an 87 vert that needs restored. If anyone @ any time has or knows where I can find the GREY center caps(like on the 15" z-wheels) of these years.....I can't find them anywhere. They are always black ones my email address is turner_chet@yahoo.com

heres my Dads 89 RS vert just a couple of mods done nothing serious though

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Love that red interior in a white car.

I have my car posted in another section and I don't know how to link to it. It is an '85 Trans Am convertible by Autoform.

14,665 original miles
2 seater roadster
Color is white with a white top
Tuned Port Injection
Power Mirrors
Power Windows/locks
AM/FM Cassette
Automatic Transmission
Interior is black and grey with cloth seats
Performance suspension but with drum rear brakes (This is odd to me as my other '85 has the performance suspension with rear disc)

I would post here but don't know how to delete the other post and post the photos here.

Here's my ride. I'm second owner. Just over 60,000 miles. Original everything (paint, top, interior, etc). I have since ditched the ugly red floormats and replaced them with OEM style.

Finally got a pic of my vert ... here she is! (More ... and better ... to come!)

I never realized how high my car sat until I saw this pic ... might be time for some lowering?

More Pics:

I am selling a 1988 Formula vert, 1 of 104 made from ASC, on ebay right now. Anyone interested, go see the Red Beauty.

A true collectible for those who adore these 3rd gen cars.

Heres my 1988 sport coupe vert... It seems like most people with a pre-1991 vert camaro have the iroc-z model. Well here's my Sport Coupe Vert w/ 2002 WS6 seats and a cheap MAACO paint job that I put 10 hours into restoring to it's current brillant shine lol:

here's some of my vert that i took this past weekend.

Here's a couple from the DEEP SOUTH... Miami, Fl that is


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Heres my 91 Z-28 vert im in the process of getting a new top on, painting it and fixing up lots of small stuff. 305 TPI auto 4th gen posi rear & leather seats.

Here is my '88 IROC-Z drop top with a 305. Bone stock to the eye except for the Kenwood in dash, the Kenwood 10 disc changer in the trunk, MTX Thunder amp, JL Evolution speakers (custom made kick panels with 6 1/4" rounds and separate tweeters) and Audiobahn 10" sub. It has been chipped and the 700R-4 has been rebuilt. The clutch packs are all shimmed, Corvette servos were used, and a shift improver kit was a must! The IROC labels on the door are in the wrong place, but Chevrolet put them there. It took a first place trophy in the '82-'92 Camaros and Firebirds last year at the Spiediefest in Binghamton, NY.













It does need a part for the top frame. The Main pillar rail on the driver's side had a welded repair when I bought it, and that aluminum just doesn't hold a good repair. If anyone has that piece and would like to sell it, I would be delighted to make a deal.

Ernie aka Big E

Nice ride, Ernie.

Welcome to the forum.

Thank you, Good to be here!

Big E

Man, some of the newer members have some REALLY nice verts!

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Got a new digi cam; here's a temporary new shot.

I'm selling my Vert, first $10,000 takes it.



Big E

Whats up thirdgen.org. Just bought a 91 z28 convertible 9-21-06 for $1000
needs alot of interior like sail panels, rear seat back, rear buckles, trunk trim and latch motor, and um carpet. good project/daily driver

Hey thats awesome! another bird vert with the same vette wagon wheels!! That looks nice!

Another wagon wheel side shot.



And the new brakes.

I have never been a fan of the "wagon wheels" on the C5, but I do have to admit they look really good on both of your Verts..

thanks! I love them! I paid $20 for them too!