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Forum: Electronics
03-07-2012, 10:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 671
Posted By Chris89FBForm

Re: lol I give up

Question, where is the Prom located, I know where the ECM is, and I plan on buying a reman'd one, I just hate the rat's nest of wiring I have
Forum: Electronics
03-07-2012, 08:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 775
Posted By Chris89FBForm

Re: Vats with no computer?

My Vats was not reading any key period, and I could start it just fine, just died in ~5 seconds. any starter Int. relay can be bypassed relatively easy.
Forum: Electronics
03-07-2012, 08:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,146
Posted By Chris89FBForm

Re: Deleting Vats, is there a better way?

Honestly the easiest way to do this is to test the resistance on the chip on the key, then go to Radio shack and buy resistors to match, splice into the wire that goes from ign. to Vats, and presto...
Forum: Electronics
03-07-2012, 06:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 775
Posted By Chris89FBForm

Re: Vats with no computer?

Naw, what happens is the VATS module checks for resistance in the key, and sends that info to the ECM. Without the ECM the VATS just checks resistance in the key, it may be a good idea to unplug it,...
Forum: Electronics
03-07-2012, 06:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 775
Posted By Chris89FBForm

Re: Vats with no computer?

without the ECM the vats will have no purpose, therefore not hinder your drivability.
Forum: Electronics
03-07-2012, 06:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 671
Posted By Chris89FBForm

lol I give up

So, I just finished replacing the last part of the long checklist, the EGR Valve. Unless you are familiar with my posts, my 89 305 TBI has had some crazy activity.
In short, she runs sound until she...
Forum: Body
03-04-2012, 06:45 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,418
Posted By Chris89FBForm

Re: Fix it right FFS

Yeah I live in WI, and I can tell you what. I am third owner of my thirdgen, and the first owner babied it, the second owner (my buddy who was deployed to Afg. sold it to me) he drove it in 2 WI...
Forum: Body
03-04-2012, 05:11 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,418
Posted By Chris89FBForm

Re: Fix it right FFS

Lets be real here, Most rattlecan paint jobs look like garbage this is true, But the old saying is, you get out what you put in. Paint is Paint is Paint. Sure higher end paints are going to be better...
Forum: Electronics
03-01-2012, 09:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 649
Posted By Chris89FBForm

Re: High beam / blinkers issue help plz !!

It's a part you rarely have to replace. but yes it's called a Flasher. It's just an over glorified Capacitor. here is what you are looking for...
Forum: Body
03-01-2012, 08:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 913
Posted By Chris89FBForm

Re: New paint on the bird.

Original posted?
Forum: Body
03-01-2012, 06:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 913
Posted By Chris89FBForm

Re: New paint on the bird.

yeah I was thinking of making the back end of the car black, basically where the deck starts to the rear end of the car. kind of like a charger style. and moving the lower gold all the way to the...
Forum: Body
03-01-2012, 06:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 913
Posted By Chris89FBForm

Re: New paint on the bird.

Lol don't even worry about it man
Forum: Body
03-01-2012, 06:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 913
Posted By Chris89FBForm

Re: New paint on the bird.

As i said, it is just a mock up, the Yellow line is going to be gold and will be less as contrasted as the picture shows.Hell This is still a bit away from being started, I just have a vision of how...
Forum: Body
03-01-2012, 01:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 913
Posted By Chris89FBForm

Re: New paint on the bird.

Many thanks to Frito for workin on my mock up for me. Looks alot better and much more realistic. It was raining today and many people asked me on Facebook when I found time to paint my car LOL...
Forum: Body
02-29-2012, 03:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 913
Posted By Chris89FBForm

Re: New paint on the bird.

LOL mah bad, http://s1050.photobucket.com/albums/s406/Chris89FBForm/?action=view&current=DSCN4979.jpg is original pic I took last summer or something.
Forum: Body
02-29-2012, 03:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 913
Posted By Chris89FBForm

Re: New paint on the bird.

Yeah It was just a reference pic the actual width of the stripes will be much narrower, But it was on MS Paint. I'm no Picasso :P Yeah I can send you the picture.
Forum: Body
02-29-2012, 08:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 913
Posted By Chris89FBForm

New paint on the bird.

20+ years in WI has not been kind to my bird's paint. I plan on getting a new paint job this spring, I've mocked up a general idea and have messed around with alternate colors, and such. Excuse the...
Forum: Electronics
02-29-2012, 02:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 649
Posted By Chris89FBForm

Re: High beam / blinkers issue help plz !!

As for the turn signals, there is a good chance that your flasher is dead. Ik on my 90 Jeep XJ I had my turn signals would just stay on. its like a 5-15$ part and its really easy to install..
Forum: Electronics
02-28-2012, 11:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 534
Posted By Chris89FBForm

Re: What Is This For?

naw that is a legitimate question,
- first I would unhook the battery (to be safe),
-next take off your radio bezel faceplate,
-next find where the wires are probably spliced into the radio...
Forum: Electronics
02-28-2012, 01:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 534
Posted By Chris89FBForm

Re: What Is This For?

Judging by the poor wiring and where it is located, it is most likely an amplifier wire, I would remove it asap, also the speaker wiring is connected so I guess they got that part right?
Forum: Electronics
02-27-2012, 07:58 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 304
Posted By Chris89FBForm

Ghost in the system.

Hey all, it's been a long time since I posted, but it's that time of the year again here in Wisconsin to start prepping our babies to run free on the blacktops. If you aren't familiar with the many...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-01-2011, 06:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 481
Posted By Chris89FBForm

Re: Tranny issue?

Basically the fluid looks fresh It doesn't smell burnt and is pretty clear of any debris or dirt. I believe its the 700r4 1989 Firebird form with 305 tbi.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-01-2011, 01:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 348
Posted By Chris89FBForm

Re: Possible tranny issue?

eh I ended up getting it towed, Tranny fluid levels were perfect. I'm assuming it had 200k+ on tranny
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-01-2011, 01:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 481
Posted By Chris89FBForm

Tranny issue?

Over the summer I visited a friend about 20 miles away and took my bird on the highway, it has a VATS Bypass (this may be what is causing but Idk). I stayed for a few hours and then left to go home,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-01-2011, 12:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 348
Posted By Chris89FBForm

Re: Possible tranny issue?

No lights come on. and by brake I mean the car lurches to a stop like the rear end locks up no brakes are applied it just the axle pops locks and drops it to 0. car remains running.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-01-2011, 12:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 348
Posted By Chris89FBForm

Possible tranny issue?

Over the summer I visited a friend about 20 miles away and took my bird on the highway, it has a VATS Bypass (this may be what is causing but Idk). I stayed for a few hours and then left to go home,...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-31-2011, 07:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 315
Posted By Chris89FBForm

Re: shifter reconnection help

come on, anybody?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-31-2011, 06:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 315
Posted By Chris89FBForm

shifter reconnection help

so I snapped my steering column a while back, got a new one...shut my car off when it snapped and it was stuck in park, had to get it towed home, tow driver disconnected my shifter cable....now I do...
Forum: Interior
05-27-2011, 09:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 665
Posted By Chris89FBForm

How do I Remove this thing

So I got myself a replacement steering column, now I'm trying to figure out what is holding the old one in...bolts are loose and I can't find my manual...anybody able to help? 89 firebird (auto)....
Forum: Mid-West Region
05-23-2011, 04:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 640
Posted By Chris89FBForm

Reputable, Affordable Paint shops In WI

Hey Guys. I'm looking into any reputable body/paint shops in that won't cost me my eternal soul :lmao: . I was referred to an exhaust shop by my friend who claimed they were "cheap" I had all the...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-17-2011, 01:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,776
Posted By Chris89FBForm

Re: 496 BBC

I look at my 89 Bird everyday and look at the engine...trust me I've thought about it...it does stand pretty tall so I'd need a new hood

Things it would need are new internals...it was set up for...
Forum: Interior
04-14-2011, 12:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,263
Posted By Chris89FBForm

Re: steering column swap

Thread Bumpin Like a champ.


seriously, at this point im read to just unbolt the column off the 94 s10 donor.
Forum: Interior
04-12-2011, 10:31 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,624
Posted By Chris89FBForm

Re: New custom interior finished! 91 RS

Thanks. now I know what to expect for my bird :P my Dad's Old Highschool buddy runs his family restoration business. They'll do custom seats for me :)
Forum: Interior
04-11-2011, 12:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,263
Posted By Chris89FBForm

Re: steering column swap

Thanks but its ok. The donor is my Dad's truck and hes practically giving it to me...since hes probably going to scrap it so I'm pulling what I need and can use. if its not direct bolt on I can get...
Forum: Interior
04-11-2011, 12:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,263
Posted By Chris89FBForm

steering column swap

Okay guys so I broke my tilt column, good times...I have a non working s10 that is a possible donor...doesnt have tilt steering, could I pull the column out and swap it into my 89 firebird?

donor:...
Forum: Interior
04-11-2011, 12:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,365
Posted By Chris89FBForm

Re: who has the best carpet

Stockinteriors.com has gotten some good reviews...some things are a little off but for the most part sounds like they are great.
Forum: Interior
04-10-2011, 11:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 918
Posted By Chris89FBForm

Re: Gray or Black Tweed?

http://www.perfectfit.com/15994/Upholstery-Fabrics.html
Forum: Interior
04-09-2011, 11:49 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,624
Posted By Chris89FBForm

Re: New custom interior finished! 91 RS

Yeah what did that run you? Kinda curious cause I wanted to get something similar done, with the screaming Chicken embroidered
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-09-2011, 11:14 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 433
Posted By Chris89FBForm

Soo...About last night

Hello Thirdgen, I have a story for everybody...
Last night I was "hanging" with some lady friends... which resulted in good times had by all....anyway, I was omw home when Suddenly my wheel locked...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-08-2011, 01:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,776
Posted By Chris89FBForm

Re: 496 BBC

gosh no :P
Forum: Engine Swap
04-07-2011, 12:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,776
Posted By Chris89FBForm

Re: 496 BBC

LOL...no
Forum: Engine Swap
04-07-2011, 12:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,776
Posted By Chris89FBForm

496 BBC

So I have in my driveway a GM 496 Big Block (turbo charged)....it was off an LP generator...Any ideas what to do with this monster?
Forum: Body
04-06-2011, 10:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,007
Posted By Chris89FBForm

Re: Removing the dash...

I had a nifty ratchet screwdriver w/ a bit socket for different bit tips aswell as a connector for sockets...made it bareable
Forum: Body
04-06-2011, 01:24 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 12,268
Posted By Chris89FBForm

Re: My DIY paint project write up.

:imo: This is by far the best write up ever. All i need is a garage to do this in and I'm sure I could tackle this myself :D
Forum: Body
04-06-2011, 12:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,007
Posted By Chris89FBForm

Re: Removing the dash...

taking apart the dash is much like...well imagine....you know what, it just simply sucks. and it doesn't help when perfeshinul mekanicz think they know how to wire...I blew 5 fuses before I figured...
Forum: Body
04-05-2011, 10:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 657
Posted By Chris89FBForm

Re: replace or repaint?

gross >_<
Forum: Body
04-04-2011, 11:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 657
Posted By Chris89FBForm

Re: replace or repaint?

soz to revive but...any suggestions on a fiberglass wrap around? heard the one from hawks was well not the best quality for what you pay.
Forum: Body
04-04-2011, 05:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 657
Posted By Chris89FBForm

Re: replace or repaint?

thanks guys...Probably what was going to have to happen anyway...was just wondering how long a temp fix would be able to last. car is getting repainted anyway so may aswell replace it asap
Forum: Body
04-04-2011, 01:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 657
Posted By Chris89FBForm

Re: replace or repaint?

yeah of all materials to use...i was a little confused why they used Rubber...but looking back, alot of parts used on thirdgens were questionable...infact all of the 80s were questionable.....LOL
Forum: Body
04-04-2011, 01:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 657
Posted By Chris89FBForm

Re: replace or repaint?

Anybody? :huh:
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