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Forum: Body
02-15-2014, 01:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 12,595
Posted By 86F.BiRD

Re: 4th gen Seat Belts in 3rd gen Camaro

Can someone that has done this swap please post some pictures. Thank you!
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-13-2014, 01:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 524
Posted By 86F.BiRD

Re: NEED HELP ASAP

Yes sir, there is soo much that would need to be done that I think instead of going with a stock Ls, I'm just going to build my 350 up.
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-09-2014, 06:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 524
Posted By 86F.BiRD

Re: NEED HELP ASAP

Thank you sir, it looks like I'm about to get deep in this thing..
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-09-2014, 02:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 524
Posted By 86F.BiRD

NEED HELP ASAP

I currently have a standard sbc 350 carbed with a v6 t-5 in the car. I can trade my smoking motor and $100 for a 5.3 out of a wrecked 2002-04 ish Tahoe. I need to know what all I need to do the...
Forum: Interior
01-04-2014, 08:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 15,133
Posted By 86F.BiRD

Re: Full 4th gen interior swap into 3rd gen Camaro?

I have already done the easy 4th gen seat swap, and my firebird's center console is worn badly. My question is: is the 4th gen console a simple bolt in process or is there any modifications needed to...
Forum: Fabrication
01-03-2014, 06:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 930
Posted By 86F.BiRD

custom firebird guage setup?

I have a base model 86 firebird and as usual the stock gauges are quirky. I've seen a few setups here and there, some nice some not so nice. I would like for everyone with a gauge setup to post pics...
Forum: Fabrication
01-02-2014, 10:08 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 16,976
Posted By 86F.BiRD

Re: Weird Engine Bay! HAH!

I know the question was asked, but how did you smooth everything out?
Forum: Electronics
05-04-2013, 01:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 499
Posted By 86F.BiRD

Re: 84 camaro keep cranking

Sounds like it does the same thing my 86 does.
When you crank it you have to keep your hand on there to make sure it goes back to the run position.... my starter is new and still does it, i think it...
Forum: Cooling
05-03-2013, 04:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 445
Posted By 86F.BiRD

Re: NEED HELP ASAP

Ya, I ended up not getting it
Forum: Cooling
04-16-2013, 07:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 445
Posted By 86F.BiRD

NEED HELP ASAP

I have a 1986 firebird of course, and the previous owner took all the A/C components under the hood. I have found a donor car that the A/C works in. What i need to know is if the A/C components from...
Forum: Electronics
01-17-2013, 04:47 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 265
Posted By 86F.BiRD

Firebird Aftermarket Guages

Im needing a set of guages for my 86 firebird, but im not sure what kind I want to go with or even how I want them to be arranged. I would to see pictures of your firebird guages installed, please...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
12-04-2012, 11:39 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 646
Posted By 86F.BiRD

1986 Pontiac Firebird

See my Craigslist add here http://dothan.craigslist.org/cto/3456226298.html
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-12-2012, 11:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 769
Posted By 86F.BiRD

Re: BMR Adjustable Torq Arm

I just adjusted the adjustments on the torque arm, there were no mods neccesary. With the new torque arm, panhard bar, eibach Sportline kit, and new kyb shocks, my car now handles and rides like a...
Forum: Cooling
10-31-2012, 06:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,215
Posted By 86F.BiRD

Lower air dam question

I need to get a lower air dam for my 86 firebird. It does not have ground effects. Does anyone know where I can pick one up? No eBay please
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-29-2012, 02:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 769
Posted By 86F.BiRD

Re: BMR Adjustable Torq Arm

Just adjusted everything less than 30 minutes ago and now it doesn't rub
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-26-2012, 03:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 769
Posted By 86F.BiRD

BMR Adjustable Torq Arm

I just put the eibach sportline kit, kyb shocks, BMR adjustable torq arm and BMR adjustable panhard bar on my car. The question i have is has anyone seen clearance issues with the underside of the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-23-2012, 10:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 28,393
Posted By 86F.BiRD

Re: Replacing the Power Steering Pump

Its not hard at all. I took mine off to paint it. You just a pulley puller and a few wrenches.
Forum: Body
10-23-2012, 10:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 630
Posted By 86F.BiRD

Re: Firebird Question

ive been thinking of making my grilles functional, not sure if i want to take the time...
Forum: Interior
10-21-2012, 10:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,282
Posted By 86F.BiRD

Re: Hole Size in Shifter Plate??

My trans and shifter are out now, ill look tomorrow. You just want to know how big of a hole you need to cut right?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-19-2012, 06:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 489
Posted By 86F.BiRD

Re: Hit a major problem

I figured out that it was for a v6 but I found a 10.5 inch 14 spline on speedway
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-19-2012, 02:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 489
Posted By 86F.BiRD

Hit a major problem

I have a 14 spline output shaft on my Borg Warner t5 and I need a 10 1/2 inch clutch. Need help from anyone who has run into this problem before!
Forum: Wheels and Tires
10-16-2012, 09:14 PM
Replies: 187
Important/Useful : Sticky: The Best Tires?
Views: 74,100
Posted By 86F.BiRD

Re: Sticky: The Best Tires?

Does any one else have Firestone Firehawk Wide Oval Indy 500s?
Forum: Fabrication
10-16-2012, 09:00 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,116
Posted By 86F.BiRD

Re: 4th Gen Rear end

My 86 firebird had one wheel peel and drums, i bought a 4th gen rear for $100 and put 3.73s in it and it was an easy bolt in swap.
Forum: Fabrication
10-16-2012, 08:57 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 59,176
Posted By 86F.BiRD

Re: Non Popup HID projector firebird install

A fabrication of the corvette lights into the firebird would be nice
Forum: Body
10-16-2012, 07:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,499
Posted By 86F.BiRD

Re: Is there a scary thirdgen picture thread?

sad....
Forum: Body
10-09-2012, 09:40 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 7,310
Posted By 86F.BiRD

Re: Painting Finally!!!

Well I'm on a very very very... (must I keep going) low budget
Forum: Body
10-09-2012, 08:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,403
Posted By 86F.BiRD

Re: Hawks RA I Hood

thats a nice firebird! thats the hood ive been wanting
Forum: Body
10-09-2012, 09:53 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 7,310
Posted By 86F.BiRD

Re: Painting Finally!!!

Definately, I need to get mine painted bad. The front half of the car is a different shade of white than the rear half, and there's peeling and flaking everywhere. About time for a visit to Macco or...
Forum: Body
10-08-2012, 11:32 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 7,310
Posted By 86F.BiRD

Re: Painting Finally!!!

must say its lookin good
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-07-2012, 10:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 930
Posted By 86F.BiRD

Re: Spring Suggestions?

I just put Eibach Sportlines on with the KYB gas-adjust shocks, they make it look really good but i havent driven it yet, cant wait!
Forum: Interior
10-07-2012, 10:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,119
Posted By 86F.BiRD

Re: Finally got my 2000 SS seats

Nice, I have those same seats in my firebird.
Forum: Body
10-07-2012, 10:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,027
Posted By 86F.BiRD

Re: Got the paint on

not bad, not bad at all
Forum: Cooling
10-06-2012, 09:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,484
Posted By 86F.BiRD

Lower Air Dam

:help:When i bought my 86 Firebird Base the lower air dam was all messed up and looked pretty bad hanging down under the car, so i took it off, not knowing that they were a key part to the cooling on...
Forum: Exhaust
10-06-2012, 09:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 890
Posted By 86F.BiRD

Re: Any tricks for Header installation?

well i have a carbed 350 in my 86 and i just put on a set of hedman headers (shortys) and i had to take the bolt out of my steering to fit them.
Forum: Body
10-03-2012, 12:28 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,294
Posted By 86F.BiRD

Re: rev-head stage 2 full build

very nice engine bay paint scheme.
Forum: Body
10-03-2012, 12:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 762
Posted By 86F.BiRD

Re: can this paint be repaired?

If it was me, with my very very low budget, I would try to peel all of it off and either leave it flat or spray paint a clear coat. But thats just me.
Forum: Interior
10-01-2012, 12:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,384
Posted By 86F.BiRD

Re: anyone see this leather wrapped steering wheel with 42 bids at $315??

That steering wheel is in really good shape, but not $315 good lol
Forum: Interior
09-30-2012, 01:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 603
Posted By 86F.BiRD

Re: Interior Plastics

Yes but most are faded, and I would rather buy a new panel instead of cleaning and painting old ones for the paint to just come off.
Forum: Interior
09-29-2012, 01:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 603
Posted By 86F.BiRD

Interior Plastics

It would be nice to have a company reproduce all the interior plasctics that come in a variety of color and carpeted/non carpeted options. Im sure a lot of owners would dish out the money. HINT...
Forum: Interior
09-29-2012, 12:58 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 503
Posted By 86F.BiRD

Re: Different seats?

My sugestion would be, if you want an aftermarket seat like a cobra, recaro, or something along those lines, would be to just go to their websites and they will give you the measurements of each...
Forum: Body
09-29-2012, 12:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 607
Posted By 86F.BiRD

Re: Body gap specs???

SMALL and EVEN thats all there is to it.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-26-2012, 02:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,206
Posted By 86F.BiRD

Re: Subframe connectors. Bolt on or Weld on?

Glad BMR commented because I'm going to get BMR subframe connectors either way because my adjustable panhard bar and torque arm are BMR.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-22-2012, 10:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,206
Posted By 86F.BiRD

Re: Subframe connectors. Bolt on or Weld on?

I'm sure I'll just drive up on the drive on rack to put them on
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-22-2012, 02:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,206
Posted By 86F.BiRD

Subframe connectors. Bolt on or Weld on?

I'm going to put subframe connectors on my 86 firebird but I'm just not sure if I want to go with bolt on or weld on. Any comments from someone with experience would be appreciated. Thanks
Forum: Interior
09-20-2012, 10:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 537
Posted By 86F.BiRD

Re: Pricing Question

im not 100% sure but i think you can find interior plastics at hawksthirdgenparts.com for less than $400.
Forum: Exhaust
09-19-2012, 01:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 688
Posted By 86F.BiRD

Re: Exhaust Question

I would do different tips, singles
Forum: Exhaust
09-19-2012, 12:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 688
Posted By 86F.BiRD

Re: Exhaust Question

Exhaust shops where I live do crappy work and want way to much for the little work they do, plus I want to be able to unbolt it.
Forum: Exhaust
09-17-2012, 08:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 688
Posted By 86F.BiRD

Exhaust Question

I'm about to put new exhaust on my 86 firebird (hedman header headers and y pipe all 3 inch) and I was just wondering if anyone had this exhaust kit, and if so could they post a video.
...
Forum: Body
08-21-2012, 10:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 968
Posted By 86F.BiRD

Re: What is this part called?

Try these...

1. Hawksthirdgenparts.com
2. Thirdgenranch.com
3. ClassicIndustries.com
4. EcklersCamaro.com
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