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Forum: Convertibles
06-15-2004, 04:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 604
Posted By pgh-gta

My Bad. Sorry it's been a long day.

My Bad. Sorry it's been a long day.
Forum: Convertibles
06-15-2004, 02:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 604
Posted By pgh-gta

You had better check your own post there bud. ...

You had better check your own post there bud. That's only 396 made out of all models. Not 3900. I would say that is a very rare car.
Forum: History / Originality
04-30-2004, 06:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 836
Posted By pgh-gta

Not quite. I have an '87 GTA that was converted...

Not quite. I have an '87 GTA that was converted by ASC. I have owned it since day one, so I know this to be fact.
Forum: Convertibles
04-07-2004, 03:11 PM
Replies: 1,072
Important/Useful : Your Convertibles
Views: 193,131
Posted By pgh-gta

attachments aren't hitting. sorry.

attachments aren't hitting. sorry.
Forum: Convertibles
04-07-2004, 02:15 PM
Replies: 1,072
Important/Useful : Your Convertibles
Views: 193,131
Posted By pgh-gta

Here is my '87 GTA. It has awaken from its...

Here is my '87 GTA. It has awaken from its Pennsylvania winter slumber.
Forum: Convertibles
04-05-2004, 06:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,040
Posted By pgh-gta

I don't have any pics and I no longer have the...

I don't have any pics and I no longer have the setup in my car, however, my setup was definately awesome.

In '87 I purchased a GTA vert and immediately ripped out the stereo and such. I had 2 12...
Forum: History / Originality
09-25-2003, 01:20 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 770
Posted By pgh-gta

Madmax, you are correct.

Madmax, you are correct.
Forum: History / Originality
09-23-2003, 02:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,575
Posted By pgh-gta

Okfoz, I don't quite understand your last post. ...

Okfoz, I don't quite understand your last post. I can speak from experience. I ordered the car myself in '87. I don't dispute the fact that it was an aftermarket setup, but I do know that my car...
Forum: History / Originality
09-22-2003, 05:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,575
Posted By pgh-gta

It most definately was available through ASC...

It most definately was available through ASC because I own one. I have owned it since 1987. I would also beg to differ with your opinion on value. The '87 Camaro counterpart way outvalues the '88...
Forum: History / Originality
09-15-2003, 03:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 572
Posted By pgh-gta

Have you tried gmpartsdirect.com ?

Have you tried gmpartsdirect.com ?
Forum: History / Originality
08-01-2003, 03:53 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,342
Posted By pgh-gta

never say never

A few months ago, someone posted that they had found a car with power recaro seats and he was beat up saying that they didn't exist. To his credit he was able to prove this fact.

Although I do...
Forum: History / Originality
06-06-2003, 02:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 645
Posted By pgh-gta

I'm not too sure about the appraisal numbers but...

I'm not too sure about the appraisal numbers but your production number is dead on. I don't know where the 400 or so number came about, but if you have a letter from ASC that states 330 then that is...
Forum: History / Originality
04-16-2003, 06:00 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,295
Posted By pgh-gta

Also, what part of MN are you in. I have in'laws...

Also, what part of MN are you in. I have in'laws in the Brooklyn Center part of MN. Sorta near Minn/St. Paul. Just curious. Joe
Forum: History / Originality
04-16-2003, 05:59 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,295
Posted By pgh-gta

No problem, BTW I had always heard that figure of...

No problem, BTW I had always heard that figure of 50 verts with the 350. Good find for you. Unfortunately, in '87, which is my case, you could only get the 305 with the vert. Oh well, I figure...
Forum: History / Originality
04-16-2003, 02:39 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,295
Posted By pgh-gta

If you are referring to my post, it was very...

If you are referring to my post, it was very clear. I didn't refer to any particular year in that recent post. In '89 there were 330 or so made, so I was told. A long time has passed and no-one...
Forum: History / Originality
04-16-2003, 06:12 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,295
Posted By pgh-gta

Unfortunately, ASC's records have all been purged...

Unfortunately, ASC's records have all been purged from this time frame. Like I said earlier in the post, I played phone tag from the midwest to the west coast looking for people associated with the...
Forum: History / Originality
01-24-2003, 03:48 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 899
Posted By pgh-gta

I'm one. 1987 GTA convertible ...

I'm one. 1987 GTA convertible

Purchased at Courtesy Pontaic, Longwood Florida, 8/11/1987

My mileage at delivery 16.4

Sorry, don't have a pic to post.
Forum: History / Originality
11-27-2002, 06:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 671
Posted By pgh-gta

Mine still works in my '87 GTA. Although I must...

Mine still works in my '87 GTA. Although I must agree that I hate that tilt away mirror. Mine probably still works because I never use it. In fact, I never have since day one. I tried it but just...
Forum: History / Originality
10-25-2002, 02:38 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,935
Posted By pgh-gta

Have never seen one like mine either. '87 GTA...

Have never seen one like mine either. '87 GTA vert. Have only seen f- body Pontiac verts in pics. Never in person.
Forum: History / Originality
10-21-2002, 01:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,877
Posted By pgh-gta

My '87 GTA came stock with the caps with the bird...

My '87 GTA came stock with the caps with the bird in the middle. After loosing one on a pothole in '88 I replaced with the WS6 caps. They lock.
Forum: History / Originality
10-11-2002, 03:25 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,295
Posted By pgh-gta

Your '88 vert fits like this. Out of the roughly...

Your '88 vert fits like this. Out of the roughly 62,000 Pontiac f-bodies produced that year you own 1 of 104 that was converted by ASC that year. That 104 number comes directly from ASC. Kudos to...
Forum: History / Originality
10-01-2002, 02:24 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,549
Posted By pgh-gta

Wow, I'm glad someone else does this. I do not...

Wow, I'm glad someone else does this. I do not claim to know much about anything on these boards, but I kinda felt I wasn't doing anything wrong by using the stands. I also agree that daily driving...
Forum: History / Originality
09-27-2002, 05:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,549
Posted By pgh-gta

Well, knock on wood, never had a problem yet. ...

Well, knock on wood, never had a problem yet. Maybe I will try something different with your suggestion. Thanks.
Forum: History / Originality
09-27-2002, 02:05 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,549
Posted By pgh-gta

Maybe it's a little overkill, but I store mine in...

Maybe it's a little overkill, but I store mine in the garage for the winter and I put it on jack stands. I then pull the wheels off. This prevents dry rot on the tires. I have never had a problem...
Forum: History / Originality
09-13-2002, 02:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 455
Posted By pgh-gta

This is just website that is out there that shows...

This is just website that is out there that shows the production numbers for the Firebird f-bodies. Hope this helps.


http://www.ohok.com/82recaro/miscellaneous.html
Forum: History / Originality
09-12-2002, 01:21 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 16,808
Posted By pgh-gta

You peaked my curiosity with your post. I own an...

You peaked my curiosity with your post. I own an '87 GTA vert and have been endlessly defending myself in the point that the ASC conversion was authorized through GM, and the public couldn't have...
Forum: History / Originality
09-11-2002, 06:15 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 13,192
Posted By pgh-gta

I have an '87 GTA and it has only seen the snow...

I have an '87 GTA and it has only seen the snow one time. My truck wouldn't start and I had to drive it to work. I was white knuckling the whole way. The back end did nothing but fishtail. I had...
Forum: History / Originality
08-26-2002, 04:17 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,295
Posted By pgh-gta

I don't know enough about these cars to tell if...

I don't know enough about these cars to tell if it is really an '86 or not, but it definately looks like an ASC cut. If it is truly an '86 then I would have to say that it is definately a rare car. ...
Forum: History / Originality
08-23-2002, 02:57 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,295
Posted By pgh-gta

Willie, when I get home from work today I will...

Willie, when I get home from work today I will send you those names and numbers. I will not post them though, I will email them to you. These people were nice enough to talk to me after all these...
Forum: History / Originality
08-22-2002, 07:08 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,295
Posted By pgh-gta

Very intuitive Razor. That is the one you sent...

Very intuitive Razor. That is the one you sent me. I was able to contact him by email myself and he pretty much just confirmed that info to me. Thanks for your help too.
Forum: History / Originality
08-22-2002, 03:40 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,295
Posted By pgh-gta

Actually Willie, ASC doesn't have 1007 on record....

Actually Willie, ASC doesn't have 1007 on record. The breakdown goes as follows:


1987: firebird: 173 camaro: 955
1988: firebird: 104 camaro: 4605
1989: firebird: ...
Forum: History / Originality
08-22-2002, 02:11 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,295
Posted By pgh-gta

Madmax, it is me you are referring too when you...

Madmax, it is me you are referring too when you talk about the ASC conversion post. You are 100% correct in your statement. As to Willie, there shouldn't be a need to contact any ex-employees,...
Forum: History / Originality
08-21-2002, 02:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 391
Posted By pgh-gta

It's about 4 hours from me here in Pittsburgh. ...

It's about 4 hours from me here in Pittsburgh. I'm gonna try like heck to get over there this weekend with my '87 GTA vert. I'd like to see if there are any others around in this area.
Forum: History / Originality
08-14-2002, 01:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 696
Posted By pgh-gta

Just to respond here. I own an '87 GTA vert and...

Just to respond here. I own an '87 GTA vert and it is still possible to get parts from the dealer for it. Pontiac doesn't stock them but Chevy does. I just replaced the solenoid that holds down...
Forum: History / Originality
08-03-2002, 01:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 591
Posted By pgh-gta

'87 GTA interior question

I was wondering if leather was an option for the GTA in '87. I thought that only the cloth was available and that leather and the steering wheel controls for the radio were added in '88. (If there...
Forum: History / Originality
08-03-2002, 01:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 544
Posted By pgh-gta

I have to agree. I am pretty sure that once you...

I have to agree. I am pretty sure that once you leave your car in someone else's hands it becomes their responsibility to take care of your ride. I also make sure that my car is stored indoors when...
Forum: History / Originality
07-17-2002, 04:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,630
Posted By pgh-gta

Sorry if this thread is long but there is quite a...

Sorry if this thread is long but there is quite a bit of info that needs to get out. Due to some of the comments along this thread I have now spent 3 days talking to many people at ASC corporate in...
Forum: History / Originality
07-14-2002, 08:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,630
Posted By pgh-gta

That is my point exactly Razor. There are so...

That is my point exactly Razor. There are so many pre '91 GTA owners out there but have heard from no one with the Y81 option on their code sheets. I have been in contact with 2 pre '91 vert owners...
Forum: History / Originality
07-13-2002, 03:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,630
Posted By pgh-gta

Hey Razor, I would like to know as well. I am...

Hey Razor, I would like to know as well. I am trying to locate info on the same thing. I own an '87 GTA vert. I am the original owner and ordered the car myself in Feb. '87 and didn't get it till...
Forum: History / Originality
07-11-2002, 03:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 926
Posted By pgh-gta

Rodgerunner, don't get frustrated about the...

Rodgerunner, don't get frustrated about the replies to this post. You have to realize that there are not many f-body verts out there to reply. In fact, I have been searching many boards trying to...
Forum: History / Originality
06-30-2002, 01:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 810
Posted By pgh-gta

I appreciate the code history but all I said is...

I appreciate the code history but all I said is that GM used the Y81 (as you stated, mechandise package) code for their ASC conversion on their paperwork from '87 to '90. Feel free to call GM at...
Forum: History / Originality
06-25-2002, 05:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 810
Posted By pgh-gta

RPO code for ASC conversion

It's kinda funny this particular question has arisen here regarding wether ASC conversions are factory authorized. I own an '87 GTA convertible that I ordered myself in Feb. of '87. I never thought...
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