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Forum: Convertibles
05-16-2005, 11:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 674
Posted By Cargasm

Sounds like your flip rods are bent. The same...

Sounds like your flip rods are bent. The same thing happened to mine. They truly need replacing, but I've been able to squeeze a little more life out of mine by gently bending them back straight.......
Forum: Convertibles
04-18-2005, 07:27 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,585
Posted By Cargasm

I was originally loking for a new SUV when I saw...

I was originally loking for a new SUV when I saw my T/A for sale.... as I was passing by it struck me that I had never seen a ragtop thirdgen T/A. Pulled in and looked at it, fully expecting it to be...
Forum: History / Originality
04-06-2005, 01:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,114
Posted By Cargasm

From what I remember, Jen had either left on...

From what I remember, Jen had either left on maternity leave, or left altogether. Either way, it seems I remember her mentioning that she wouldn't be handling it anymore. I could be wrong, tho.
Forum: Convertibles
04-04-2005, 02:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,183
Posted By Cargasm

Well, I don't guess it's demolished, exactly.......

Well, I don't guess it's demolished, exactly.... an hour's worth of clay bar, three coats of cleaner wax and two of zaino have gotten back to barely acceptable. But the plastic trim is still buried...
Forum: Convertibles
04-04-2005, 12:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 728
Posted By Cargasm

I'd go for the 'vert (try to talk him down!)......

I'd go for the 'vert (try to talk him down!)... but then, I may be a tad biased. :D
Forum: Convertibles
04-04-2005, 12:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,183
Posted By Cargasm

Hell, mine was painted OVER two paint jobs ago....

Hell, mine was painted OVER two paint jobs ago. Car's going in for paint this summer (a cheapie hold-me-over paint job... Florida sun and gumbo-limbo tree sap have DEMOLISHED my paint job)... I've...
Forum: Convertibles
03-26-2005, 09:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,220
Posted By Cargasm

Well, unfortunately there's only one main road...

Well, unfortunately there's only one main road down here in the Florida Keys.... from Florida City to Key West, it's just US1. All 120 some odd miles of it. The upside is, the scenery is...
Forum: Convertibles
03-20-2005, 11:19 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,511
Posted By Cargasm

It's all up in my sig. :)

It's all up in my sig. :)
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-17-2005, 08:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 640
Posted By Cargasm

Re: Re: Spark plug Shot out!!!

That's kind of a ****ty attitude, man. Perhaps it's you who doesn't belong.
Forum: Convertibles
01-05-2005, 08:31 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 727
Posted By Cargasm

Great lookin' cars, folks.... and welcome to the...

Great lookin' cars, folks.... and welcome to the site!
Forum: Convertibles
01-05-2005, 08:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 623
Posted By Cargasm

Mine did the same thing before I replaced...

Mine did the same thing before I replaced it...there are some straps that attach the top to the frame that may be torn on yours. All mine were torn, so my top would bubble right up. It still does a...
Forum: Convertibles
01-02-2005, 09:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 844
Posted By Cargasm

Yeah, I think replacement, not removal would be...

Yeah, I think replacement, not removal would be in order. Regarding Key Largo.... Love the place! Been here for six months now; it's a quirky, but fun place to live. ;)
Forum: Convertibles
12-31-2004, 07:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 844
Posted By Cargasm

They're meant to help retain the corners at the...

They're meant to help retain the corners at the rear of the side windows. I'm not sure if there's a way to adjust it to tighten or not...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-21-2004, 10:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,920
Posted By Cargasm

I've run into a similar problem on my '92 vert....

I've run into a similar problem on my '92 vert. Five times over the past three years, it would just decide not to start....full power, fuel pump comes on, full charge on battery....just no cranky. It...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-15-2004, 10:41 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,290
Posted By Cargasm

Holy crap......more horsepower in that picture...

Holy crap......more horsepower in that picture alone than on the entire Hyundai dealership's lot!!
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-05-2004, 08:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 912
Posted By Cargasm

atsa damn nice truck! :D

atsa damn nice truck! :D
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-04-2004, 01:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 609
Posted By Cargasm

No shortage of hot chicks or seafood dives down...

No shortage of hot chicks or seafood dives down here.... but I'll keep my eyes peeled. Letcha know how it goes....:cool:
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-04-2004, 01:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 636
Posted By Cargasm

Let's not forget Magnum's 308....:D

Let's not forget Magnum's 308....:D
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-04-2004, 09:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 636
Posted By Cargasm

Those are some great looking cars!! For some...

Those are some great looking cars!! For some reason, the stance on yours looks more aggressive than on the other two....and even after all these years, I get a little weak kneed when I see the...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-03-2004, 07:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 854
Posted By Cargasm

Damn skippy...lookin' real good. Looks like we...

Damn skippy...lookin' real good. Looks like we should trade colors...that blue would look great next to the ocean, and my green would so fit the mountains! :D
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-03-2004, 07:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 781
Posted By Cargasm

Sweet car!! :hail:

Sweet car!! :hail:
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-02-2004, 11:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 609
Posted By Cargasm

No offence taken... mostly because of my crappy...

No offence taken... mostly because of my crappy camera! :p
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-02-2004, 04:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 609
Posted By Cargasm

New pics of the 'vert....

The car's the same, but the surroundings have changed. These are the first decent pics I've taken of the 'vert since I moved to the Florida Keys..... finally living where the weather suits my ride!
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Forum: Convertibles
10-24-2004, 08:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,105
Posted By Cargasm

I just may need to get me one of those car...

I just may need to get me one of those car covers! :D
Forum: History / Originality
05-19-2004, 08:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,101
Posted By Cargasm

You're absolutely right.. it was a perfectly...

You're absolutely right.. it was a perfectly logical question.

Scott (LXRY).... I'm trying to apologize, not antagonize you. Once again, I'm sorry if my replies rubbed you the wrong way. How 'bout...
Forum: History / Originality
05-19-2004, 05:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,101
Posted By Cargasm

First... no one said that a McLaren Firebird...

First... no one said that a McLaren Firebird didn't exist. Not once. What folks DID say, however, was that they had never heard of one. Period.

Second.... my original post with the "smacked head"...
Forum: History / Originality
05-19-2004, 10:33 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,101
Posted By Cargasm

You know what, I think you may be right.... now...

You know what, I think you may be right.... now that you mention it I think I have seen the McLaren name associated with ASC. Dunno why it didn't register.

YOT.... once again, I was only trying to...
Forum: History / Originality
05-19-2004, 06:52 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,101
Posted By Cargasm

Hey, it was just a suggestion, bud. Perhaps you...

Hey, it was just a suggestion, bud. Perhaps you should have posted your question in the convertible forum to begin with.
Forum: History / Originality
05-18-2004, 05:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,101
Posted By Cargasm

I think all of the '91 and '92 birds were ASC...

I think all of the '91 and '92 birds were ASC conversions... maybe you should check in the convertible board for more info. ;)
Forum: History / Originality
05-18-2004, 03:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,101
Posted By Cargasm

Well, yeah.... the majority of f-body ragtops...

Well, yeah.... the majority of f-body ragtops were ASC convertibles. :doh: As for the McLaren convertible... I've never heard of one, either. Doesn't mean it ain't out there, but in almost three...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-17-2004, 07:22 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,330
Posted By Cargasm

I LOVE those damn rims!! I swear, one day I'm...

I LOVE those damn rims!! I swear, one day I'm gonna get me some.....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-14-2004, 01:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,836
Posted By Cargasm

I can just hear what's going through your wife's...

I can just hear what's going through your wife's head...."What the hell! Homie won't wipe the pee sprinkles off the toilet seat, but all of a sudden he's got that damn oven spotless!! Wonder what...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-14-2004, 09:20 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 8,852
Posted By Cargasm

Man, there's some amazing cars in this thread....

Man, there's some amazing cars in this thread. Makes me wish I were a better photographer. My pic's composition is crap, but the content roxx.... a flock of '92 'verts. They're normally solitary...
Forum: Electronics
05-14-2004, 12:03 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,346
Posted By Cargasm

I've done this in my car twice... I've found that...

I've done this in my car twice... I've found that an in-dash VGA touchscreen is by far the best screen solution. That way, when your car is off that screen isn't screaming "steal me!!" Just ditch the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-12-2004, 11:20 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 22,399
Posted By Cargasm

This sensor is actually in the passenger head......

This sensor is actually in the passenger head... the knock sensor is intact. So, if this is a 'back up' sensor for the a/c fan, then theoretically I can leave it broken for a bit? I guess the car's...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-12-2004, 11:59 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 22,399
Posted By Cargasm

I aslo thought it was the fan switch (broke mine...

I aslo thought it was the fan switch (broke mine while installing headers), but my fans still work fine. One mechanic told me it was the temp sensor for the ecm (said there were seperate sensors for...
Forum: Convertibles
05-11-2004, 02:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 778
Posted By Cargasm

I know exactly what you're talking about... I had...

I know exactly what you're talking about... I had the same problem with mine. I debated buying a new one.... but it seems that almost everything 3rdgen 'vert related is pretty pricey. Instead, I...
Forum: History / Originality
05-06-2004, 11:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 847
Posted By Cargasm

...of course, I've been known to be mistaken........

...of course, I've been known to be mistaken..... :D
Forum: History / Originality
05-06-2004, 09:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 847
Posted By Cargasm

I think what's being said is that although...

I think what's being said is that although Pontiac didn't "officially " offer a convertible Formy or GTA, ASC did many after the fact conversions on these models.... perhaps sent in by the...
Forum: History / Originality
04-26-2004, 03:54 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 7,120
Posted By Cargasm

I think we will see some modest increase in value...

I think we will see some modest increase in value for our cars... if they are solid clean examples of a desired thirdgen. I don't think it's going to be anything major... but one shouldn't look at...
Forum: Convertibles
04-15-2004, 08:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 863
Posted By Cargasm

Please do!! Lookin' forward to seeing it when...

Please do!! Lookin' forward to seeing it when it's done. :D
Forum: Convertibles
04-14-2004, 06:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 863
Posted By Cargasm

There's a pretty good walkthrough here...

There's a pretty good walkthrough here (http://sethirdgen.org/convertibletop.htm) ... it's the one I used when I replaced my top. Very handy. Best of luck.... post some pics of your T/A!!!

...
Forum: Body
04-08-2004, 08:56 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,421
Posted By Cargasm

I think it looks amazing... especially with the...

I think it looks amazing... especially with the LED bar and new striping. Well done!! :hail:
Forum: History / Originality
04-08-2004, 08:01 AM
Replies: 378
Views: 69,791
Posted By Cargasm

Got mine last week.... I'm stunned to learn that...

Got mine last week.... I'm stunned to learn that my $4500 project car sold for nearly $27K new!! Holy Crap!! Thanks Jenn!
Forum: Convertibles
04-08-2004, 07:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 651
Posted By Cargasm

You might want to check Hawk's Third Gen Parts...

You might want to check Hawk's Third Gen Parts (click on their banner at the top of the page). Last I checked, they had a couple of 'verts they were parting out. Be prepared, tho.... those parts can...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-31-2004, 07:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 573
Posted By Cargasm

Piccy no worky...... looks like you've got HHTP...

Piccy no worky...... looks like you've got HHTP in the link twice on each pic. :(
Forum: Convertibles
03-30-2004, 09:27 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,605
Posted By Cargasm

I agree that paying for college and helping out...

I agree that paying for college and helping out your kids as they grow into adulthood is part of being a parent.... but handing them everything they want on a silver platter isn't. This is a married...
Forum: History / Originality
03-28-2004, 07:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,241
Posted By Cargasm

Heck, I paid $4500 for mine, and that was...

Heck, I paid $4500 for mine, and that was with109K on the clock, a broken tranny mount, poor paint and a shredded top! I don't regret it one bit, either. I say offer to pay your Dad the other $500...
Forum: Convertibles
03-27-2004, 08:44 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 32,110
Posted By Cargasm

Interesting... looks like it's got the Formula...

Interesting... looks like it's got the Formula hood. Great pic, tho. Thanks!
Forum: Convertibles
03-27-2004, 08:31 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 32,110
Posted By Cargasm

Drat! 375 hp, right? Gotta say, those webpages...

Drat! 375 hp, right? Gotta say, those webpages make me want a Firehawk sooo damn bad. I've said it before... that ragtop 'hawk is the only car I'd consider doing an appearance clone of. I'd say I...
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