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Old 04-19-2008, 11:35 PM   #351
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i just dropped my tank and it wasnt too bad. I wish i would ahve cut the door while i had it out tho
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Old 05-05-2008, 03:30 PM   #352
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Re: PIttsburgh

Hey, there is a car show in Avalon this weekend, i think it would be cool to see some other third gens there, here is the link with the information http://www.carcruises.com/cruise_detail.asp?eid=10798
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Old 05-07-2008, 06:59 AM   #353
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Flashlight drags at Zelienople airport are this saturday. gates open at 12 and racing is from 2-6
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Old 05-07-2008, 11:03 PM   #354
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does anybody know of any junk yards around here with 3rd gens that arent already picked clean? I was just out at millerstown. They have like ten but i couldnt get much. Crows run had a white gta last time i was there. Thinking bout goin and gettin the wheels and tires off of it as spares or burnout tires :-) But i am need of some stuff. I'm hopin to hit a couple this weekend. If you guys know of any ones worth checkin out, please hit me up asap
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Old 05-08-2008, 07:53 AM   #355
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does anybody know of any junk yards around here with 3rd gens that arent already picked clean? I was just out at millerstown. They have like ten but i couldnt get much. Crows run had a white gta last time i was there. Thinking bout goin and gettin the wheels and tires off of it as spares or burnout tires :-) But i am need of some stuff. I'm hopin to hit a couple this weekend. If you guys know of any ones worth checkin out, please hit me up asap
I've been to about 6 in the last few weeks and they're all picked cleannnnnn.

theres only one that has anything of value in it, and i don't want anyone taking it till i can get there so you understand right?
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Old 05-08-2008, 11:34 AM   #356
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I haven't been there in about a year, but Feezles in Enon Valley had a decent amount of third gens when I was there last. Who knows whats there now. Their phone # is 724-336-5512.
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Old 05-08-2008, 12:36 PM   #357
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A guy, last name Kinsey, has a third gen only yard. About 50+ cars. He is in the Ford City area. I lost his contact information though.
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Old 05-08-2008, 02:59 PM   #358
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I just thought of somthing.


Do any of you guys have a posi disc rear-end or an Iroc or Z28 hood? I need this stuff and its kinda hard to find
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Old 05-09-2008, 05:35 PM   #359
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Can you race with a learners permit at the flashlight drags?
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Old 05-09-2008, 06:03 PM   #360
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Can you race with a learners permit at the flashlight drags?

highly doubt it. I think any form of organized racing for serious cars like that requires "a valid PA drivers liscence."
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Old 05-27-2008, 09:25 PM   #361
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has anyone cut a door to replace fuel pump in ur 3rd gen?...did u cut the hard fuel lines (4) to get pump out and use rubber fuel lines to put back in?...soccerman how did u do out zelienople chris and i saw u run?

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Old 05-28-2008, 03:36 PM   #362
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Although I live in Ohio, I'm in Pittsburgh almost every weekend. I just finished installing the T56 and wouldn't mind hitting up some tracks or meeting up.

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Old 06-06-2008, 09:52 AM   #363
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89iroczanimal- I would not reccommend cutting the floor as your saying, its not easier, trust me, just drop the tank....

LMS-I have a posi 9-bolt that needs rebuilt. PM ME asap.
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Old 06-06-2008, 10:00 AM   #364
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I lived in Pittsburgh 9 years ago. I miss it real bad n'at.
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Old 06-07-2008, 10:46 PM   #365
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is anyone going to the gm nationals in carlisle
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Old 06-13-2008, 10:28 AM   #366
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Anyone know of some cruises next weekend? My baby is finally going to get inspected next week if all goes well and i want to drive her till the gas runs out.








Then fill her up and drive some more
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Old 06-27-2008, 12:17 AM   #367
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Hello, im finally going to get my drivers license on july 29th, but i dont know what car to take it in. I want to take it in my camaro but my dad doesnt think its a good idea, but my moms mini van is harder to drive than the camaro. So what do you guys think, camaro or mini van?
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Old 06-29-2008, 08:31 PM   #368
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Hello, im finally going to get my drivers license on july 29th, but i dont know what car to take it in. I want to take it in my camaro but my dad doesnt think its a good idea, but my moms mini van is harder to drive than the camaro. So what do you guys think, camaro or mini van?

Whichever vehicle you are more comfortable in, and have more experience driving would be your best bet. So if its the Camaro, take it in that.
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finally got my wideband so i can start tuning this car. have some issues with the new motor i hope to work out soon. it drives great as is, but needs fine tuning to be perfect. Then i got to get it inspected. Once thats done, we are good to cruise!!!
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finally got my wideband so i can start tuning this car. have some issues with the new motor i hope to work out soon. it drives great as is, but needs fine tuning to be perfect. Then i got to get it inspected. Once thats done, we are good to cruise!!!

I def need to see this thing in person, sounds and looks sick! My 86' is on the road finally, was approved for Classic plates so I insured it and got it inspected. Needs a tune-up since its sat for the 3 years Ive owned it and who knows how many years before me, but the 2.8 thats in it runs smooth nonetheless. Cant wait to start on the engine for it this winter, either a 383 or 400 SB is going in.
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Whichever vehicle you are more comfortable in, and have more experience driving would be your best bet. So if its the Camaro, take it in that.
yea but im worried about the guy giving the test is going to be hard on me because im driving a camaro.
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yea but im worried about the guy giving the test is going to be hard on me because im driving a camaro.

Yeah your going to have those jerks that judge you on the car your driving, but if you do everything he asks and do it right he cant fail you easily. Just relax and drive the way you know how. If your really worried about it and the guys in your area are known to be jerks take the mini van, but practice driving it for a few days before your test. You should do fine..
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Take the camaro. However watch for 2 things in particular. #1, watch the speed limits obsessivly. it's important for any test, but in a camaro, i bet he'll be watching double time. #2. Watch hard acceleration, for the same reason as the first.




In other news. My car is done!!! I just need to go to AAA and fill out some paper work, call my insurance company ($90/mo), and then hand the keys over to my dad to get her inspected, and we're good to go!!
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In other news. My car is done!!! I just need to go to AAA and fill out some paper work, call my insurance company ($90/mo), and then hand the keys over to my dad to get her inspected, and we're good to go!!

Your dad a mechanic Skyliner?


Looks like everyone's cars are becoming road-ready, sounds like we should get a meet together soon lol.
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Your dad a mechanic Skyliner?


Looks like everyone's cars are becoming road-ready, sounds like we should get a meet together soon lol.


Yes he is, thank God. I couldn't do half this stuff without him, but i'm learning. I stripped my L98 down again, this time without my dads help. We're sending it to the engine shop (Bob George Racing) sometime in the next month or 2 to get boiled (with the heads), bored, and balanced (my new 383 rotating assembly that is)
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