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Forum: Members Firebirds
06-21-2020, 10:28 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 11,442
Posted By punzak9

Re: Punzak9's 90 Formula

I sold the car on 6/19 and am no longer a thirdgen owner.

Thanks for all the comments. I still jump on here randomly and see whats going on with peoples builds and COTM. I just havent had the same...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
02-10-2020, 01:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,261
Posted By punzak9

Re: 1990 Formula

Some interest on facebook. Lot of lowball offers without knowing more details than I posted or even seeing the car in person. Thats something i’ll never understand, making an offer before you even...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
01-18-2020, 02:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,261
Posted By punzak9

Re: 1990 Formula

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/8c374062_4639_4ccb_b8d1_b7d071ac0998_a21f6b30da5328a662b598fb95420d176ada82e0.jpeg...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
01-18-2020, 02:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,261
Posted By punzak9

Re: 1990 Formula

Tried my best to get some underneath shots. If they stay in order I tried to start at the front making my way around the driver, rear and passenger side of the car.

...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
01-18-2020, 02:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,261
Posted By punzak9

Re: 1990 Formula

Here are some more pictures that people asked for and more that I found that show the imperfections of the car. (Faded hood, ripped seat)

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Forum: Firebirds for Sale
01-18-2020, 12:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,261
Posted By punzak9

Re: 1990 Formula

Thank you. Yes, you can drive this car every day and fix it up in between.
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
01-14-2020, 10:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,261
Posted By punzak9

1990 Formula

1990 Formula. It has approximately 85,xxx miles.

Exterior:
Paint is a little worn, especially on the hood. Has a few imperfections around the car, some small chips on the front bumper but is very...
Forum: Members Firebirds
01-01-2020, 01:58 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 11,442
Posted By punzak9

Re: Punzak9's 90 Formula

I’ve been mulling over the idea of selling the Formula for my dream car, a 77-79 Trans Am. I loved my first Formula and I do love this Formula but just not as much. Doesn’t give quite the same...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-01-2020, 01:27 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,333
Posted By punzak9

Re: 1987 GTA - my old car is for sale again

I know a nice maui blue formula with around 80k miles that someone would part with. Paint is not in great shape but no rust and solid mechanically! :D
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-06-2019, 02:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,107
Posted By punzak9

Re: COTM Breaking News!!!

Definitely the best ran cotm on any site. I’ve been on others that miss months, struggle to have participation and eventually just disappear under new threads. Linson especially and the TGO community...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-04-2019, 07:46 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,107
Posted By punzak9

Re: COTM Breaking News!!!

Thanks for all the work Linson. The COTM threads are really the main reason I started coming to this site when I first got a thirdgen and why I kept stopping back in when I didnt have one. This is my...
Forum: Members Firebirds
10-18-2019, 01:11 PM
Replies: 423
Views: 25,182
Posted By punzak9

Re: Too long...

They guy who had my car lived in Ohio and made an underneath mounted holder. Seen some other guys do that so that it can be removed for shows.
Forum: Members Firebirds
10-16-2019, 07:35 PM
Replies: 423
Views: 25,182
Posted By punzak9

Re: Too long...

Looks amazing!
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-13-2019, 09:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,738
Posted By punzak9

Re: November 2019 COTM **Nomination Thread**

I’ll second Chazman’s car.
Forum: Members Firebirds
10-09-2019, 01:56 PM
Replies: 423
Views: 25,182
Posted By punzak9

Re: Too long...

I would think that a local sign/graphic shop could match the old style font pretty easily if thats something you’d want to do. Would just have to make sure that they can make an application for the...
Forum: Members Firebirds
10-07-2019, 02:36 PM
Replies: 423
Views: 25,182
Posted By punzak9

Re: Too long...

Always that that was a good idea for a 383 or LSx swap in a formula. To use stock style font decals on the hood and doors with the cubes will look cool. Will be one of those second look things.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-25-2019, 11:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,227
Posted By punzak9

Re: So...3+ years of COTM. When can we expect calendars?

Agree. $30 is absolute max, but $25 I think would be the sweet spot for most people to buy.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-25-2019, 01:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,227
Posted By punzak9

Re: So...3+ years of COTM. When can we expect calendars?

I would also love to buy one, but I feel terrible for the person who tries to do this for the site. So much small stuff and work that adds up. Would be easier if someone had their own print shop.
...
Forum: Body
09-24-2019, 11:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,690
Posted By punzak9

Re: Non power to power antenna

Cool. Thanks guys. I’ll take a look at that antenna post and spinning it on/off tomorrow. Atleast it sounds fairly straight forward if I do decide to swap it out.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-24-2019, 02:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,453
Posted By punzak9

Re: 1991 Trans Am Convertible finished pics!

Looks great and you knocked it out very quickly. Amazing all around.
Forum: Body
09-24-2019, 12:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,690
Posted By punzak9

Non power to power antenna

Is it easy to change my stock non power antenna to power? Even if it’s an aftermarket piece. Just not a fan of the look of it in general and it makes storing the car a tad more difficult. I cant just...
Forum: Body
09-24-2019, 09:48 AM
Replies: 288
Views: 23,559
Posted By punzak9

Re: My 1989 Formula 350 restore

Hope you have a little fall photoshoot in mind for when you get this car back together.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-24-2019, 12:13 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,923
Posted By punzak9

Re: October 2019 COTM **Voting Thread**

I’ve said it before, but that blue on the Camaros might be one of the best color/car combinations out there. It just looks so good on the Camaros. Add an ultra clean car and you got a winner in my...
Forum: Body
09-23-2019, 01:15 PM
Replies: 288
Views: 23,559
Posted By punzak9

Re: My 1989 Formula 350 restore

That doesn’t seem bad at all for a high quality DIY paint job. It looks amazing.
Forum: Body
09-22-2019, 02:56 PM
Replies: 288
Views: 23,559
Posted By punzak9

Re: My 1989 Formula 350 restore

Do you have a running tab on how much you spent between all the material, supplies and the paint?
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-22-2019, 09:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,954
Posted By punzak9

Re: Took some pics of the IROC tonight

Car looked great before but maybe just had that “missing something” feel. Especially if you have no idea it was supposed to come without decals. The decals look really sharp.
Forum: Body
09-22-2019, 07:45 AM
Replies: 288
Views: 23,559
Posted By punzak9

Re: My 1989 Formula 350 restore

Looks great!
Forum: Members Firebirds
09-13-2019, 09:23 AM
Replies: 423
Views: 25,182
Posted By punzak9

Re: Too long...

Again, sounds super mean. You are just plugging away at this car.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-08-2019, 04:19 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,041
Posted By punzak9

Re: October 2019 COTM **Nomination Thread**

I’d like to nominate Barent and his blue 85 Iroc Z with an L69. Dont know if anyone else knows about this car or not...:lol: :burnout:
...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-05-2019, 07:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,673
Posted By punzak9

Re: Punzak9 383 TPI Build

Cool, thanks for the info. I dont mind running higher gas as long as its still pump. Its a local machine shop down the street from my house. Its called ICS Automotive Machines. A few guys who I work...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-05-2019, 07:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,673
Posted By punzak9

Re: Punzak9 383 TPI Build

It looks like the Brodix IK200 heads come in both 64cc and 70cc. I’ll ask my builder but which do you think would be better suited for this build? Not buying them yet but the guy said knowing the...
Forum: Members Firebirds
09-05-2019, 06:41 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 7,656
Posted By punzak9

Re: 1991 Trans Am convertible project for my Dad

Cant wait to see the seats in there. That tan and green together is really going to wow people. Great work.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-04-2019, 02:08 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 48,684
Posted By punzak9

Re: Car of the Month Bait Thread

Absolutely love that color blue on the Camaros. Looks very clean.
Forum: Engine Swap
09-04-2019, 09:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,673
Posted By punzak9

Re: Punzak9 383 TPI Build

Haha no thank you. I’ll take the loss in that game.
Forum: Engine Swap
09-04-2019, 08:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,673
Posted By punzak9

Re: Punzak9 383 TPI Build

Abubaca-
Thanks for the info. I am set on getting a FIRST intake. I love the low-mid range power plus it can pull some decent top end too. (Also love the beefed up stock TPI look) The ported TPI...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-04-2019, 08:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,673
Posted By punzak9

Re: Punzak9 383 TPI Build

Orr-
It seems like every build thread I read, you were in there somewhere helping out. So I'm happy this build seems good and I definitely appreciate any help I can get later on.

dmccain-
I...
Forum: Members Firebirds
09-03-2019, 10:56 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 11,442
Posted By punzak9

Re: Punzak9's 90 Formula

Link to my engine build thread:
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/engine-swap/765711-punzak9-383-tpi-build.html

Need it in the other section so people will be able to read and respond to it.
Forum: Engine Swap
09-03-2019, 09:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,673
Posted By punzak9

Re: Punzak9 383 TPI Build

One question I have after talking to my builder. He said since Im staying TPI, I’d have to look at specific heads with the correct bolt angle. I know there was a difference before and after 87’ i...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-03-2019, 09:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,673
Posted By punzak9

Punzak9 383 TPI Build

Talked to my machinist/engine guy today and Im going to pull the trigger on building a 383. I bought a L98 engine with the intent to do a quick refresh/rebuild and swap it with the 305, but one thing...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-02-2019, 09:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,486
Posted By punzak9

Re: September 2019 COTM **Winner**

Congrats. Very clean car. Love that you stuck with the 305 too.
Forum: Members Firebirds
09-02-2019, 06:23 PM
Replies: 423
Views: 25,182
Posted By punzak9

Re: Too long...

Looks good! Made a lot of progress.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-02-2019, 03:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,214
Posted By punzak9

Re: In search of inspiration for my '84 z28

Whats your initial thought on color? Or whats your favorite color? I’d go from there and then fine a shade after you have a starting point.
Forum: Members Firebirds
08-31-2019, 06:50 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,176
Posted By punzak9

Re: Liquid Blue - Ready for flight after 25 years

Your car looks amazing! Great work restoring the paint. Looks like new inside and out!
Forum: Members Firebirds
08-31-2019, 03:43 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 11,442
Posted By punzak9

Re: Punzak9's 90 Formula

LiquidBlue I actually topped off the system through the radiator and then to the cool fill line in the tank shortly after that post. The bubbling has since stopped and so far it still has coolant....
Forum: Members Firebirds
08-31-2019, 09:04 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 11,442
Posted By punzak9

Re: Punzak9's 90 Formula

Thats a sick license plate!

I for sure staying tpi. I’ve been researching the FIRST system for a few months now and reading almost every thread where they are debate and actually used. I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-30-2019, 05:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,397
Posted By punzak9

Re: Basic engine rebuild questions

GD and everyone else who responded,
I really appreciate all the input, suggestions and advice. For better or worse I think Im going to go with what I have so far and turn it into a 383. I know the...
Forum: Members Firebirds
08-30-2019, 05:06 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 11,442
Posted By punzak9

Re: Punzak9's 90 Formula

I got a little discouraged with my firebird the last few weeks. For the paint issue, the guys pretty good and he said if he could help at all he would’ve but couldn't. I wasn't sure if the faded...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-29-2019, 12:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,397
Posted By punzak9

Re: Basic engine rebuild questions

So I was already in it about $800 before this post between buying the L98 and the initial cleaning and check of the engine. If I didn't do any of that yet I would have definitely followed your new...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-29-2019, 12:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,397
Posted By punzak9

Re: Basic engine rebuild questions

GD and Drew, thank you both for the input. I definitely respect your opinions knowing my lack of knowledge compared to yours.

I think however that long before this post I put myself in the hole. I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-29-2019, 06:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,397
Posted By punzak9

Re: Basic engine rebuild questions

GD, thank you for the explanation and suggestions. Im going to give him a call today and go over all 3 options again. (Leaving it with new rings, going 355 and going 383).
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