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Forum: Convertibles
09-06-2012, 12:14 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,556
Posted By Bill Speed

Re: My 1989 Formy 350 FS

Normally I get email updates on a thread like this, I am VERY interested that you doc as much as possible on your project, that would have been mine, if it took to the end of my days, I wasn't...
Forum: Convertibles
09-06-2012, 12:03 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 30,125
Posted By Bill Speed

Re: Whos got the best vert.

I'd still say Ed Hamburger of SLP, Street Legal Performance, IIRC, a killer article on his earliest 3rd gen Firehawk....convertible!??! Sorry if my memory has gotten a bit more muddy on details
Forum: Convertibles
01-19-2012, 04:48 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,556
Posted By Bill Speed

Re: My 1989 Formy 350 FS

I looked extensively in my storage finally, no luck. Make no mistake, it was my number one priority, but not the only thing I couldn't find. No idea where it is, other then my mom thinks it was...
Forum: Convertibles
01-19-2012, 04:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,838
Posted By Bill Speed

Re: 1989 Firebird convertible spoiler

The ASC decklid is more a custom conversion part, as you guys active may know, My car sold to a member here, the two spoiler end fillers, painted black to match the spoiler paint, had fallen loose...
Forum: Convertibles
11-23-2011, 11:04 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,556
Posted By Bill Speed

Re: My 1989 Formy 350 FS

The front nose and reinforcement were too big to keep with the car, I assumed although they might have been able to find a place for them, The parts are all in Buffalo MN still, and I can't get there...
Forum: Convertibles
11-11-2011, 04:37 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 9,745
Posted By Bill Speed

Re: Another convertible project: black/red Z03 Z28 heritage car

I'm more a Firebird fanatic, but it's very, VERY good to see them all saved, as many as possible. Even though I love movies with car chases and explosions and crashes, we often lose some classic cars...
Forum: Convertibles
11-08-2011, 03:39 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,556
Posted By Bill Speed

Re: My 1989 Formy 350 FS

I'm not sure how to interpret that, Was there a warehouse fire at some point that records were destroyed, (might be confusing a similar event for custom guitars built - data at another web site I...
Forum: Convertibles
11-07-2011, 03:49 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,556
Posted By Bill Speed

Re: My 1989 Formy 350 FS

I recall there being problems retaining those ASC records, however, the VIN never caused me issue, I don't know what all the thieves had molested on the car prior to my tenure owning it. I have all...
Forum: Convertibles
11-07-2011, 02:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,129
Posted By Bill Speed

Re: who needs parts found an 89 convet with all the parts

My 1989 just changed hands. Rare ASC Formula 350, Not sure if yours would help in the resto cause...I see you can't help much anymore, Mine I got an inquiry about the hood, just before it sold...
Forum: Convertibles
11-07-2011, 02:01 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,556
Posted By Bill Speed

Re: My 1989 Formy 350 FS

However, mine is originally a PA car, The owner prior was a female in Minneapolis, I didn't get a complete history but it was a Theft-recovery, it's been noted here in all my postings, the VIN...
Forum: Convertibles
11-07-2011, 01:02 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,556
Posted By Bill Speed

Re: My 1989 Formy 350 FS

Just my personal opinion, I would have kept the car with my own hopes of restoring, and keep it white, as originally produced, with the same scheme, subtle custom black accents. The VIN is on the...
Forum: Convertibles
11-07-2011, 05:29 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,556
Posted By Bill Speed

Re: My 1989 Formy 350 FS

I have the original out of the car, somewhere, I also have aftermarket Pioneer cassette I mentioned, and the front bumper (replacement is red) along with the honeycomb energy absorber in storage. The...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
10-03-2011, 11:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,164
Posted By Bill Speed

Re: 1989 ASC Convertible with 350 TPI V8

I put the contact in the other postings, this will be the last I post of the car, as an owner I guess, This week something's bound to happen. Good or bad...with that classic Bird. I had more then one...
Forum: Convertibles
10-03-2011, 09:52 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,556
Posted By Bill Speed

Re: My 1989 Formy 350 FS

As far as I know the car's not salvaged yet, but I suspect, if no one gets serious, my family mechanic, Mike Courtney who runs Courtney Truck Service will part it out and offer whatever he thinks is...
Forum: Mid-West Region
10-02-2011, 01:39 AM
Replies: 428
Views: 25,374
Posted By Bill Speed

Re: MN, how many here?

I've been on the site since I first researched my car, apparently neglected this thread, but I gotta sell it, I held out for a new job since my company closed, I became a DISLOCATED WORKER and now I...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-28-2011, 08:50 AM
Replies: 650
Views: 372,517
Posted By Bill Speed

Re: GM HIGH TECH is looking for YOU!!

You've guys with Firebirds did fantastic work....on RUST FREE cars, but my trans needs a medic, exhaust had done broke, the tie rods and gaskets all have issues, and that's just the mechanics, but...
Forum: Convertibles
09-26-2011, 06:31 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,556
Posted By Bill Speed

Re: My 1989 Formy 350 FS

My folks are giving me 7 to 8 days, but it will be disposed of by the guy storing it, our family mechanic, and that would mean an unknown fate, if anyone can help me, my email is billschwenke@aol.com...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
09-20-2011, 11:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,164
Posted By Bill Speed

1989 ASC Convertible with 350 TPI V8

Rusted bad, and too many things done breakin' down on me, and as luck has it, just paid for new exhaust, and have other things done prior, so it's needing head gasket work to aid cooling on VERY hot...
Forum: Convertibles
09-20-2011, 11:21 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,556
Posted By Bill Speed

My 1989 Formy 350 FS

I'd signed up and joined y'all cause I was the new owner of my 1989 Firebird Convertible with the rare 350 Tuned Port power plant with dual cats and 140MPH speedo. During 2007, layoffs led to a...
Forum: Mid-West Region
03-26-2011, 10:17 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 479
Posted By Bill Speed

Re: MN members

I've been in MN all my life but my cars have never been show car/show level so I felt no reason to join a club, I just loved cars as a kid and when I could get one, I tried, and talked and researched...
Forum: Mid-West Region
03-26-2011, 10:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,457
Posted By Bill Speed

Re: MN Thirdgens

I've only joined this forum and one about two years back for Formula owners. My car is a PA sourced vehicle and former theft recovery. Details are sadly lacking I bought from an older female owner,...
Forum: Convertibles
11-18-2010, 01:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,019
Posted By Bill Speed

Re: PMD Records and RIP

I am not aware of just what they offer, from any recent research, I'd been happy to know it was available, that being Historical Services, and that even Chevy Camaro owners had no such service, but I...
Forum: Convertibles
11-15-2010, 12:28 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,476
Posted By Bill Speed

Re: The reason why no Factory Firebird until 1991

Second class Citizen at GM (upper brass) but in terms of best GM cars, Pontiac has a legacy it can be proud of. I think designing passable safety likely different somewhat among the two, as the...
Forum: Convertibles
11-15-2010, 12:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,019
Posted By Bill Speed

PMD Records and RIP

One of the things I was pointing out at another forum about the recent closure of Pontiac at GM, is that they were the only GM division to offer Historical Services. Not long ago, I read in Pontiac...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-05-2010, 08:34 AM
Replies: 650
Views: 372,517
Posted By Bill Speed

Re: GM HIGH TECH is looking for YOU!!

One of the cable news shows asked users to send pics of their Klunkers when the Cash For Clunkers was in effect, because for car lovers, it was a very hard experience to have to witness. I missed out...
Forum: Convertibles
04-09-2010, 10:22 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 32,005
Posted By Bill Speed

Re: Pics and Stories of Rare Converts

I believe that is not the Firehawk that HPP magazine covered. It's red with Recaro seating, 5 point harness and roll cage. It also was about $60 thousand to buy, so there should be two perhaps? I...
Forum: Convertibles
04-09-2010, 10:12 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 32,005
Posted By Bill Speed

Re: Pics and Stories of Rare Converts

I've featured my own white and black 1989 ASC dealer Firebird convertible on the site from long ago, looking at archive photos, the first plate shots show it registered in 1997/98, and it's an 89...
Forum: History / Originality
01-27-2010, 12:27 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 604
Posted By Bill Speed

ASC Convert Tops (plastic Window)

As documented some time here, I still own a 1989 Formula Drop Top, bought in 1997/98. I've racked up about 135,000 on it now, rusted pretty bad, a number of winters back, about 4 it seems, the...
Forum: History / Originality
01-27-2010, 12:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,399
Posted By Bill Speed

Re: Wiring Harness for factory tape decks

I've since sold all my Cadillacs, in the recession, not that I wanted to. I had to remove my own Firebird stereo as thieves broke in and nearly stole it! They stole an Alpine I used to have in it....
Forum: History / Originality
11-24-2009, 01:50 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 11,782
Posted By Bill Speed

Re: Is my car WS6?

My 89 ASC convertible was bought for $8600 back in 1997 or so, and it's got rust on every corner, Water in the interior. I'm just not all that handy doing car repairs myself. On top of that, I had...
Forum: History / Originality
11-24-2009, 01:25 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 15,171
Posted By Bill Speed

Re: The fate of our third gen firebirds.

I'd read on a noted car magazine, any Corporate (ie. GM, as main example) car using an engine that is a shared power plant will not have collectible status, that goes for the 80's cars, that are...
Forum: History / Originality
11-24-2009, 12:40 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 11,782
Posted By Bill Speed

Re: Is my car WS6?

As I mentioned since I joined the fine forums/site, My car is a theft recovery, I never took the time to invest in a Pontiac Historical Society document pack, getting the Window sticker and number...
Forum: History / Originality
11-24-2009, 12:54 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 11,782
Posted By Bill Speed

Re: Is my car WS6?

I assumed if the stabilizer bars or other components on the suspension were beefed up, it's WS-6 for sure. Those are two tone Diamond spoke wheels like mine? I refer to those as the GTA-rims
Forum: History / Originality
11-24-2009, 12:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,018
Posted By Bill Speed

Re: Another reason to despise Knight Rider

I don't mind them at all, I bought the KR DVD box sets, well, what I could of them, and watched the show as a kid, growing up, it was great that the 3rd gen got that kinda love, and then...it was...
Forum: History / Originality
11-23-2009, 10:33 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 15,171
Posted By Bill Speed

Re: The fate of our third gen firebirds.

Yeah, it's just terrible how GM drove out the Cadillac Eldorado and Firebird nameplates, I even owned two 82 Cutlass Supreme Broughams and I like them to this day. I'll always appreciate the third...
Forum: Members Firebirds
11-23-2009, 10:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 748
Posted By Bill Speed

Re: New guy...future 3rd gen owner here!

I got mine from a female owner, 89 Formula TPI. It was still a former theft recover, rebadged VIN from PA, USA. I'm offering mine for sale for $2K. That's a nice find, to be sure, take care of it. I...
Forum: Convertibles
11-23-2009, 08:21 PM
Replies: 199
Views: 121,397
Posted By Bill Speed

Re: Convertible 2 seater?!?! Is this legit

I as well, use cassettes, VHS and Betamax in fact! I'm 43 however. Jobless over 2 years now and it's stressing beyond stress! I have an 89 ASC car and I've not posted much at all in over 2 years on...
Forum: Convertibles
08-26-2009, 03:00 AM
Replies: 1,071
Important/Useful : Your Convertibles
Views: 192,817
Posted By Bill Speed

Re: Your Convertibles

My car needs a new home, although I hate selling, I lost my job since I last came here, almost two years without getting hired, I just don't know what I can save of this mess I'm in. I own two cars...
Forum: Convertibles
10-04-2007, 06:12 PM
Replies: 1,071
Important/Useful : Your Convertibles
Views: 192,817
Posted By Bill Speed

Re: Your Convertibles

I wondering did you mention the interior and engine? I hadn't seen your bird but mine's been up here for over a year or two.

It's sitting in the apt. parking lot since the rear brakes locked up...
Forum: History / Originality
09-01-2007, 04:41 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,291
Posted By Bill Speed

Re: More fuel for the pre-91 Firebird convertibles

As I posted on here, Mine is an 89, former theft recovery with special VIN plate from Pennsylvania, I am in Minnesota, West of TwinCities locale, the car was bought from resident living in/near...
Forum: Convertibles
07-13-2006, 06:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 983
Posted By Bill Speed

I think it looks 'showroom', faults aside. Mine...

I think it looks 'showroom', faults aside. Mine had scratches before breaking, but nothing that affected the inside view out in my mind... I'm not as picky either though hahaha, Anyway, I highly...
Forum: Convertibles
07-13-2006, 06:36 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 970
Posted By Bill Speed

I work in an area where there was a threat of...

I work in an area where there was a threat of stray cats for a time, My convertible was left with window/s open due to heat and sadly, food left when I got to work at the start of shift (2nd,...
Forum: Convertibles
07-13-2006, 06:29 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 409
Posted By Bill Speed

Newstands: Old Car Trader

Hi again,
A week or two ago, here at a Cub Store in MN, I noted another near mint 1989 Firebird Formula convertible for sale, I just can't recall the specs, but they claimed again possibly less then...
Forum: Convertibles
07-13-2006, 06:15 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 22,949
Posted By Bill Speed

Sorry, I had to go to work but left my PC on in...

Sorry, I had to go to work but left my PC on in fact! ha
I do own a 350 Formula Firebird, it has the ASC badge on the drivers door only, in the latch area of the body, however, not literally the...
Forum: History / Originality
07-12-2006, 02:55 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,291
Posted By Bill Speed

Speed Returns

Hi John,
Been absent for awhile, I wonder with the latest advisory email about Carfax, would be VIN submit help you, mine is a Formula as you recall, but apperently dealer ordered with 350 auto...
Forum: Convertibles
10-16-2005, 02:06 AM
Replies: 1,071
Important/Useful : Your Convertibles
Views: 192,817
Posted By Bill Speed

Willy might be the guy to ask on the wood dash...

Willy might be the guy to ask on the wood dash option. I noted that as well. There are custom wood trim makers out there, so it's entirely possible done via dealer or owner as well.

Ford Girl Gone...
Forum: Convertibles
10-16-2005, 01:28 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,119
Posted By Bill Speed

I can't see a RR style grille working on the...

I can't see a RR style grille working on the slope nose, however, late 92 generation Cadillacs and the Allante had a slim nose design. I bought my (88 Deville) Continental Rolls Royce style E&G...
Forum: Convertibles
10-16-2005, 01:03 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,119
Posted By Bill Speed

I can't recall ever having one, or moving it and...

I can't recall ever having one, or moving it and it was discarded by management here (apt renter), either way, runnin on nothin but my Bridgestones! Not even winter meats here, and it can be a...
Forum: Convertibles
10-16-2005, 12:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 840
Posted By Bill Speed

I've returned!

I only recently got an email from the site, along with a new computer that is blocking sent information via Norton. In the past, I had no security software in place, and for several years I eeked by,...
Forum: Car Audio
07-05-2005, 02:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 628
Posted By Bill Speed

Is the pocket still behind it? The photo I'd seen...

Is the pocket still behind it? The photo I'd seen was shot from outside the driver's door so it was hard to see detail. I think in terms of guarding against prying eyes (i.e. theft prevention) some...
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