Bloomington-Normal people! - Mid-West Region - Third Generation F-Body Message Boards

campin1983 · 05-07-2008, 08:10 PM

Hey, I've seen a few of you lurking around the boards. Who are ya and what do you drive? I see the people on other boards getting together and helping each other out and having get togethers. How about us? Also, who are the good third gen shops around here for when our cars need stuff we can't do ourself, or how about a decent paint shop in the area?

I've got a 91 'bird that i've had for about 5 weeks. She's rusty, but I'm beating that back right now. Sometime I wanna pull the 305 TBI and drop in a 350, but the body work comes first.

JohnC · 05-07-2008, 09:45 PM

Im here.

craig · 05-08-2008, 10:55 AM

i'm in pekin

Matt636 · 05-09-2008, 01:00 PM

i'm in normal. my cousin has an 88 iroc and he's in mackinaw

campin1983 · 05-09-2008, 04:55 PM

Good to see there's at least a few of us!

Matt636 · 05-09-2008, 05:25 PM

let me know if you want to get together sometime. there's a guy with a late 80's RS up from me, and i've seen a chick driving a firebird like mine around town and another chick in a later 80's blue camaro and seen a dude with a blue GTA with some primer on it. don't know that i've seen you before campin.

campin1983 · 05-09-2008, 05:47 PM

I doubt you have. My 'bird is a barn find from about 6 weeks ago, and it hasn't seen much time on the road since I got it. Its all black, and now has the big bird on the hood. Currently it is sitting in pieces in the driveway with the interior gutted. It'd be cool to have a B-N get together sometime, but I'm busy this weekend getting a parts car to donate an interior. Sometime soon for sure though!

Matt636 · 05-09-2008, 07:57 PM

i just got back from office depot and on the way there i saw a chick in a white RS that looked in good shape and then as soon as i left office depot i saw a dude in a 91-92 Z28 blue with a teardrop hood. his was in real nice shape. i waved to him and he seemed to have to think twice about waving back.

Randy82WS7 · 05-12-2008, 06:31 PM

hey there, oh another central il members post again hmm, these posts happen pretty often heh

do a search on central il in this board and you will find lots more users from aroun
i am in Lincoln.. 40 miles south of you guys

i have owned many third gen f bodies, have had my 82 t/a since 2000 and i hauled it all the way from wyoming, i have never owned any other vehicle for so long as this one and i always will have this one i have too much $ and time into it and lots more to go yet.. haha

if i knew you were looking for a good tbi 350 then i coulda set you up for a good deal i just traded off a good complete 89 full size van evne wit a nice 700r4 in it to a buddy for a riding mower that i needed badly since i "accidently" took all mine to the peoria scrap shredder during the winter haha

he will do the same with the van he basically takes vehicles there full time and i do when i have the time to

good luck!

Matt636 · 05-12-2008, 08:50 PM

ok me and my cousin (he has an 88 iroc) are going to 3rdgen fest for sure on saturday. both of us will have some room in our cars if anyone wants to ride with us to come up for the event. from what i read it looks like since we've already paid and you can bring as many people as you want in your car for no extra charge then it looks like you'd be able to go for free. or, if anyone wants to caravan up i think we're planning on pulling out of bloomington around 9am on saturday morning. let me know and we will try to set something up.

stew_pidaso59 · 05-13-2008, 07:27 PM

I'll have room for one person that doesnt mind loud thumpin metal and hair band music the whole way to 3rd gen fest..

1LE Collector · 05-13-2008, 08:10 PM

Great to see some fellow 3rd gen owners from Bloomington/Normal ! There are some good paint shops in town such as S & S PAINT and BODY & COOKS Auto Body.They mainly take care of collision work. I have also seen good work from ZOOKS. Alternative Auto body is next to my business and is very reasonable, plus he is an awesome painter!
I have a 1992 Z28 1LE, 1991 Z28 1LE & 1989 IROC 1LE(Needing some TLC)
As for thirdgenfest I may go up Saturday time permitting.Would be great to meet a few local Fbody enthusiasts.Glad there are more of you out there.

JohnC · 05-13-2008, 08:31 PM

1LE, you have a cool collection. Any pics?

1LE Collector · 05-13-2008, 09:06 PM

I have pictures but most are on work computer.I do have a 2min DVD of the 1991 1LE that is for sale.It will be up on you tube soon.

Matt636 · 05-14-2008, 06:59 PM

ok me and my cousin just got done registering. if anyone still wants to caravan up let us know!

also to 1LE - do you work over on Pine St. at a detailing place in normal?

JohnC · 05-14-2008, 07:53 PM

I just registered too.

1LE Collector · 05-15-2008, 08:45 AM

Yes I sure do.We have probably met sometime or I am sure I have seen your trans am around.
I am still not sure what time on Saturday I can leave for Thirdgenfest.I will know more next week.

Matt636 · 05-15-2008, 04:18 PM

1LE: let me know what time you're wanting to leave when you find out and we'll try to work something out. i think me and my cousin and John are trying to caravan up. i've seen you a bunch, i live right up the road from where you work and see your car out all the time. if i remember correctly your blue one was for sale a few years ago?

1LE Collector · 05-15-2008, 08:34 PM

I will definitely let you know by mon tues next week.So far it looks like I can make it.Sounds like a great time! I think I have seen your car around.Yes I have had the Blue one for sale on and off since last Sept.I really do not want to sell her but I want to start on my 89 ASAP! These OEM parts cost a fortune! Talk you soon.

Matt636 · 05-16-2008, 10:39 AM

ok, pm me if you want my phone number. i think our plan is leaving B/N around 9am saturday. did you already register?

Matt636 · 05-17-2008, 09:23 PM

ok - how about anyone who wants to caravan up on saturday from B/N meet up at Damon's old parking lot (south east corner of veterans and ft. jesse) at 8:45am and have the caravan pull out and head for crete at 9am sharp!

JohnC · 05-17-2008, 10:26 PM

Ill be there

Matt636 · 05-18-2008, 01:42 PM

ok so far for the B/N caravan it looks like we have:

1. Me
2. Stew_pidaso59
3. JohnC
4 1LE Collector

if you're meeting us just copy/paste the above and add your name for #5 and so on. we'll see everyone at damon's old parking lot saturday morning!

JohnC · 05-22-2008, 09:16 PM

1LE Collector, have you decided if you are going with us?

1LE Collector · 05-22-2008, 09:43 PM

Yes, I will be there between 8:45-9:00am. See you then.

Matt636 · 05-23-2008, 05:07 PM

awesome. i just talked to stew_pidaso and his plane will be on time tonight so there shouldn't be any problems. let's all try and have gas and everything before we meet so that way right at 9 we can head up.

see you guys in the morning!

JohnC · 05-24-2008, 10:00 PM

Did yall make it back alright?

1LE Collector · 05-24-2008, 10:24 PM

Made it back in one piece! It was great meeting everyone.We will have too get together again for a local gathering.Maybe some metal music and track racing. Keep in touch,hope to see your 88 out soon!

JohnC · 05-24-2008, 10:26 PM

Glad to hear it. We almost lost the left front wheel on the way back

. Broke a wheel stud right off....scary stuff.

Im all for a local meet though! Tell me when and where!