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Forum: South Central Region
11-24-2006, 05:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 455
Posted By Silver87S.C.

towing car to shop

I got all the parts to fix my car and now I just need to get the car to my friends' shop....I have to tow it...I'm worried about getting it onto a flatbed with the nose being so long. But, it doesnt...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-16-2006, 02:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 329
Posted By Silver87S.C.

could it be the fuel?

The car has been sitting for two years and now that I want it running again I find out that the fuel pump is shot.

I put another fuel pump on it under the hood, and it works...however the car wont...
Forum: TPI
02-05-2006, 11:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 554
Posted By Silver87S.C.

Thank you, however...I still dont know where that...

Thank you, however...I still dont know where that is. I really havent delt too much with under the hood...I'm used to paint and body work...
Forum: TPI
02-05-2006, 11:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 554
Posted By Silver87S.C.

fuel pump relay?

Yeah. I cant find the fuel pump relay location. Could someone help me please?

Thanks
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
04-17-2005, 08:38 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 169
Posted By Silver87S.C.

Firebird Tail Lights for sale

I dont know Firebirds as well as I know Camaros, SO I have no idea what years these particular lights go on I just know it's a Late 80's Firebird.

This is a pic I found of what these tail lamps...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-27-2004, 02:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 696
Posted By Silver87S.C.

Oh, for the love of-- the car will be easier to...

Oh, for the love of-- the car will be easier to dry off if you do not use some sort of pressure sprayer. Sprayers cause water to bead up on paint and cause water spotting if you do not dry the car in...
Forum: V6
04-18-2004, 11:04 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,256
Posted By Silver87S.C.

it really depends on how you drive it. Start off...

it really depends on how you drive it. Start off more slowly from a stop and you'll do just fine. I've been known to put 10 dollars a DAY in my little V6 and it's cause I drive it like I stole it. ^_^
Forum: V6
04-18-2004, 10:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 600
Posted By Silver87S.C.

idle issue I think

Okay, well.....when starting the car in the morning it fires right up but then the idle drops very low and the whole car shudders. This morning it actually died on me. I thought it was because of the...
Forum: Body
04-04-2004, 08:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 497
Posted By Silver87S.C.

Dont be lazy. Get in there and do you door jams...

Dont be lazy. Get in there and do you door jams cause you know you'll be happier with those being the same color as the rest of the car. I would also take off my fenders and cut those in with the new...
Forum: Body
04-04-2004, 08:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,467
Posted By Silver87S.C.

adjust your air pressure and test the pattern on...

adjust your air pressure and test the pattern on a piece of paper before you put the paint/primer whatever on your car. Primer runs are nothing to worry about they sand right out and .....as well as...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-22-2004, 04:43 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,400
Posted By Silver87S.C.

Like everyone has said, take it back up there and...

Like everyone has said, take it back up there and tell them what is the matter.

I hate letting other people work on my car. I just painted it last thursday and here one of these days it's going to...
Forum: Body
03-21-2004, 05:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 464
Posted By Silver87S.C.

Ok, here's the thing. I just had someone refuse...

Ok, here's the thing. I just had someone refuse to come and see my car. The car that *I* personally painted Thursday and fully reassembled, in 4 hours the following day *Friday*.

People who claim...
Forum: Body
03-21-2004, 11:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 562
Posted By Silver87S.C.

the black would look bad @$$, I just repainted my...

the black would look bad @$$, I just repainted my car last thursday, it's two toned silver and gray. Go for it.
Forum: Body
03-21-2004, 11:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 464
Posted By Silver87S.C.

will any grille work?

Just what it says.....can I put whatever grille I like on my 87 sport coupe? :)

Oh, and I know someone makes clear sidemarker lights, does anyone make clear front bumper turn signals/park lamps?...
Forum: Body
03-14-2004, 10:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 433
Posted By Silver87S.C.

oh, crap, this isnt hard come on people. one...

oh, crap, this isnt hard come on people. one response is all i really need. I know it's a simple thing to do but I have a bad habit of breaking things so some advice would be appreciated.

o.o
Forum: Body
03-14-2004, 09:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 433
Posted By Silver87S.C.

rear bumper question

How doI get to the bolts on he drivers side of the rear bumper without tearing up my panels or messing up the cardboard storage box? Thank you.
Forum: Body
02-23-2004, 11:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 487
Posted By Silver87S.C.

you mean that thing ISNT separate from the...

you mean that thing ISNT separate from the weather stripping rail?? it looked separate.....need to take another trip to a junk yard to look.
Forum: Body
02-23-2004, 10:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 436
Posted By Silver87S.C.

I would think you'd need some primer and sealer...

I would think you'd need some primer and sealer as well. Sherwin Williams makes a non-sandable sealer that's cheap and it has no shelf life which is great. If the paint is in decent shape then you...
Forum: Body
02-23-2004, 10:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,040
Posted By Silver87S.C.

I used PPG on my project car for college. It...

I used PPG on my project car for college. It worked out very well for me and I had no problems using the PPG system.

Used a little over a gallon of paint(he wanted a color change so it took a...
Forum: Body
02-23-2004, 10:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 487
Posted By Silver87S.C.

Drip rail

Yes, I would like to know how to get the drip rail off . The thin black piece that runs up the A-pillar and over the window. Need to get it off so I can paint under there.

Thanks in advance.
Forum: Body
02-23-2004, 10:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 561
Posted By Silver87S.C.

I'm a little surprised that no one has mentioned...

I'm a little surprised that no one has mentioned the rubber erase wheel. Hook it up to a drill and there you have it. I'd rather use that than some sort of chemical. (I'm really scared of messing up...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-21-2003, 04:39 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,648
Posted By Silver87S.C.

Dont trust them to fix it, but get your money...

Dont trust them to fix it, but get your money back and tell them you hope they're happy they just lost a customer and a lot of money. That's BS
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-01-2003, 03:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 994
Posted By Silver87S.C.

That actually is a good price, but I don't...

That actually is a good price, but I don't believe I would take it to Maaco.

I paid $1400 to repaint just the silver part of my car(did not include gray part) and that was because the guy cut me...
Forum: Body
04-28-2003, 05:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 466
Posted By Silver87S.C.

Thank you very much! Maybe now i can get my money...

Thank you very much! Maybe now i can get my money back from this dashpad WOO!
Forum: Body
04-28-2003, 05:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,523
Posted By Silver87S.C.

The first time I polished my car it got hit a day...

The first time I polished my car it got hit a day later. Maybe it's something in the products we're using...for me it just might be the month of November *shrug*

Glad you weren't hurt and I hope...
Forum: Body
04-28-2003, 04:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 466
Posted By Silver87S.C.

Will this Dashpad fit a GTA?

I am trying to sell a third gen Firebird dashpad. I need to know if it will fit on an 88 GTA. Thank you
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-20-2003, 04:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 711
Posted By Silver87S.C.

I love it, beautiful car, keep it looking good.

I love it, beautiful car, keep it looking good.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-16-2003, 06:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 782
Posted By Silver87S.C.

See when I asked my shop how long to wait they...

See when I asked my shop how long to wait they said that i didn't have to wait at all, but I believe that I waited 2 months before I put anything on that paint
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-16-2003, 02:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,098
Posted By Silver87S.C.

Keep with it for as long as you can. My car was a...

Keep with it for as long as you can. My car was a lemon when we bought it. We have about $10,000 put into repairs alone (several hundred when the tranny went out) and the car now runs like a dream. ...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-01-2003, 05:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,944
Posted By Silver87S.C.

I dont know how late I am for this post. But I'm...

I dont know how late I am for this post. But I'm going to show my car anyway.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-11-2003, 03:40 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 972
Posted By Silver87S.C.

I was invited to go with some friends in a limo...

I was invited to go with some friends in a limo but I refused. I INSISTED on taking my car. I have to have my car.. I got invited to another prom this year and I'm taking the car for that one, too.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-26-2003, 09:42 AM
Replies: 472
Views: 45,071
Posted By Silver87S.C.

My Mom was the one who actually had me drooling...

My Mom was the one who actually had me drooling for a thirdgen.
She had a red, 85 SC which I loved to death and wanted for my first car. She decided, however that it needed to much work and wasnt...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-18-2003, 03:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 659
Posted By Silver87S.C.

Need to Protect My Car...

My car has been messed with twice this week - the gas cap was taken & then someone broke in to steal loose change. No damage to the vehicle in either case but I fear someone will try to steal my car...
Forum: Body
01-13-2003, 09:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 709
Posted By Silver87S.C.

Hey man you didnt do half bad with that. Looks a...

Hey man you didnt do half bad with that. Looks a lot better, nice work.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-12-2003, 06:55 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,577
Posted By Silver87S.C.

Two accidents in one year......both not my fault....

Two accidents in one year......both not my fault. First time in a parking lot, the next one I was sitting in a turn lane <-- had I been able toback up I wouldnt have been hit
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-08-2003, 11:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,390
Posted By Silver87S.C.

I'm sorry, I have to reply about that third brake...

I'm sorry, I have to reply about that third brake light. One of the last times my car was at the dealership, they told me I had no bulbs in that light at ALL. They ended up putting in 5 halogen...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-08-2003, 11:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 578
Posted By Silver87S.C.

Glad you got it fixed! It's nice when you get the...

Glad you got it fixed! It's nice when you get the car back from the shop and it's all pretty again.

Enjoy and watch out for idiots.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-06-2003, 01:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 471
Posted By Silver87S.C.

Pfft. I wouldnt pay that much but I would pay a...

Pfft. I wouldnt pay that much but I would pay a good amount for it. It's pretty and I don't give a damn if it's a V6. Be a bit nicer about the V6 thing, a lot of people here have one, like me. Even...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-05-2003, 03:25 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,365
Posted By Silver87S.C.

Oh, sorry honey, not on a T/A >_< There are...

Oh, sorry honey, not on a T/A >_<

There are much nicer wheels that go on the T\A's I mean the red rims look good, just wouldnt be very flattering to that car.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-30-2002, 08:06 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,221
Posted By Silver87S.C.

That is rather sad. If you spend the money to get...

That is rather sad. If you spend the money to get new paint then you should at least take care of the darn thing.

The more care you take to your vehicle the longer it will last to give you good...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-29-2002, 09:17 AM
Replies: 1,296
Views: 86,333
Posted By Silver87S.C.

Hm....well: dont like all the squeeks and...

Hm....well:

dont like all the squeeks and rattles (which is why I turn up the radio)

I do have a cup holder if someone else is riding with me.

my power hatch motor sometimes hates me.

I...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-28-2002, 11:53 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,816
Posted By Silver87S.C.

OO, I want a poster of my car! I like the rear...

OO, I want a poster of my car! I like the rear bumper thing too. Oh, and all those Hot Wheels in the background......;_; that makes me proud......

I never get car parts when I ask for them ._. oh...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
12-23-2002, 09:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 791
Posted By Silver87S.C.

I need to stop playing with my car so roughly, I...

I need to stop playing with my car so roughly, I know. Gotta check that oil now. I believe it was an RS, or a Z28 (big difference I know, but I wasnt paying much attention once I got him to race...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
12-22-2002, 09:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 791
Posted By Silver87S.C.

*shakes her head* -_- men and their...

*shakes her head* -_- men and their perverse-ness....lol. I still would like to know who I raced with...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
12-22-2002, 09:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 791
Posted By Silver87S.C.

I thought it was already established that I am...

I thought it was already established that I am not of the male gender. I happen to like chrome tips and this guy had some nice ones.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
12-22-2002, 08:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 791
Posted By Silver87S.C.

Well we were just messing around and running side...

Well we were just messing around and running side by side, but I think since I was first to be 0-50 in 4 seconds I win! Yes, I knew it wasnt the right board ....I was excited that my 2.8 could keep...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
12-22-2002, 08:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 791
Posted By Silver87S.C.

Who did I race???

I hope I dont get into trouble for this but I wanna know who I raced tonight! Very nice maroon Camaro. Raced the guy down Ferguson road. His chrome tips were bigger than mine, and oh so shiny!...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-14-2002, 09:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 823
Posted By Silver87S.C.

Never going to get it the way I want it

I swear. My car will never look the way I want. Got it back from the shop yesterday....well, it only matches as long as there's a shadow over it, as soon as the sun hits it it doesnt match worth a...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-13-2002, 08:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 780
Posted By Silver87S.C.

That pic made me proud...

That pic made me proud...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-13-2002, 07:53 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,042
Posted By Silver87S.C.

o_o old paint new paint....I've either handwashed...

o_o old paint new paint....I've either handwashed mine or taken it to a reputable car wash where I can watch people and make sure they dont mess up my car.

Since I got new paint though I hand...
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