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Forum: NW Indiana and South Chicago Suburb
02-21-2024, 04:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 219
Posted By RockinGTA89

Re: Definitely need the trailer just in case you break your drag car!

oh that's hilarious!
it's going down boyzz!
Racin' for 'em PINKS!
Forum: NW Indiana and South Chicago Suburb
01-30-2024, 05:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 745
Posted By RockinGTA89

Re: Here comes my new project!

More tear down photos!
So today I spent some time tearing down some more of the driver side on my project GTA. This included the removal of the lower rocker (driver side ground effect), LF front...
Forum: NW Indiana and South Chicago Suburb
01-22-2024, 05:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 745
Posted By RockinGTA89

Re: Here comes my new project!

Afternoon ya'll,
Been a minute since I last posted. Actually over a month! I gotta say time sure does fly!
With the holidays and busy work schedule that has been going on over December, my poor GTA...
Forum: NW Indiana and South Chicago Suburb
12-11-2023, 02:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 745
Posted By RockinGTA89

Re: Here comes my new project!

Greetings ya'll..,.
So I spent some additional time over the past two weeks tearing into the rest of the interior. Got the seats out, the carpet pile, center console, belts, driver side door card,...
Forum: NW Indiana and South Chicago Suburb
11-11-2023, 07:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 745
Posted By RockinGTA89

Here comes my new project!

Well it only took but 13 years to find another thirdgen and so here we are finally trying to get back at it. Course getting married, finding a home to do my repair work in, and settling down became a...
Forum: NW Indiana and South Chicago Suburb
02-15-2023, 04:26 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 933
Posted By RockinGTA89

Re: How many people we got that still come here?

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/480x360/im_still_here_b70e7b6719e62ee6d26c00f4214a205a8e2c99f9.jpg
I'm still hear EL Guapo!!!

I'm just not driving a 3rd gen :(
Still...
Forum: NW Indiana and South Chicago Suburb
12-14-2022, 03:32 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 5,253
Posted By RockinGTA89

Re: Forums dead?

1 year later and I'm still around. Again, just looking for another ride. Had a few I wanted to see earlier this year but before I had the chance to see them, they were snipped! Never knew how hard it...
Forum: NW Indiana and South Chicago Suburb
01-04-2021, 09:58 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 5,253
Posted By RockinGTA89

Re: Forums dead?

Didn't have a choice dude! I lost my job in '09 and had to pay bills. It was a bad time and the recession was going on. Took awhile to find a decent paying job afterwards.
...now that i'm somewhat...
Forum: NW Indiana and South Chicago Suburb
01-03-2021, 09:00 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 5,253
Posted By RockinGTA89

Re: Forums dead?

I'm still around but haven't posted anything for awhile. I have been wanting to find another ride but it has been a difficult feat to say the least. I have checked the classifieds here but there...
Forum: History / Originality
11-29-2015, 05:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 715,217
Posted By RockinGTA89

Re: List of 71 original GM 3rd Gen Part Numbers!!

:Dwhat's up ya'll. Saw this post, thought i chime in as well about the OEM part numbers. I want to mention despite that i don't have a Thirdgen anymore, however i'm always wanting to be involved...
Forum: Third Gen Expo
05-23-2015, 08:29 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,706
Posted By RockinGTA89

re: Third Gen Expo 2015 Headcount.

I''ll be there even though i don't have a car. It's going to be sunny & into the upper 70s! perfect for ttops off and a good show! See ya'll there!
Forum: History / Originality
03-24-2015, 09:38 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 47,223
Posted By RockinGTA89

Re: Historic Firebird Concept Car Pics

the 1st gen concept "prelude" to the trans am is a great story! Pontiac never seem to not amaze me for it history and dedication to performance. I mean with guys like, DeLorean, Adams, Knudson, and...
Forum: History / Originality
03-22-2015, 09:23 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 47,223
Posted By RockinGTA89

Re: Historic Firebird Concept Car Pics

When i went to the Corvette and Muscle Car Show at the the Rosemont Convention Center, in Rosemont IL. I came across the prototype for the '69 T/A. It was fully documented along with a small tv...
Forum: Third Gen Expo
02-23-2015, 07:51 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 12,545
Posted By RockinGTA89

Re: Thirdgen Expo 2015! Event Details Inside! UPDATES ADDED

so cool! just noticed this....and yes, i'm the guy having that wedding the weekend before this event!..Man it's going to be a busy month!...I hope i don't have my honey moon the following weekend as...
Forum: History / Originality
02-23-2015, 07:45 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 8,211
Posted By RockinGTA89

Re: Firehawk Questions

about the question on the suspension on the firehawks...what i was able to observe on a couple of them. They looked practically stock! If anything they may have changed the spring rates for the front...
Forum: History / Originality
02-18-2015, 12:38 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 8,211
Posted By RockinGTA89

Re: Firehawk Questions

fyi- # 2 was indeed something special. I knew the guy who owned it. Sold it several years ago. I had pics of it long time ago but unfortunately lost it because my old computer hard drive crashed. ...
Forum: History / Originality
02-09-2015, 10:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,092
Posted By RockinGTA89

Re: Found this article featuring the GTA

yeap...only comments from loyalists of the oval camp. Hence why the rivalry between ford and gm fans will keep going on for years! Hehe...

in any case it was nice reader's read. I enjoyed...
Forum: History / Originality
02-04-2015, 08:54 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,178
Posted By RockinGTA89

Re: I learned something about Salvage Titles this weekend

For some reason, I take those carfax reports lightly. I've seen many times where they are missing some documention of a service history. When I i first bought my GTA, I couldn't help noticed that...
Forum: History / Originality
01-26-2015, 10:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,854
Posted By RockinGTA89

Re: Firehawk for sale on Fleabay

i actually saw this car up close at the car show last november during the muscle car and corvette car show at the Rosemont, IL. This car was also at the mecum auto auction not long ago and didn't...
Forum: History / Originality
01-26-2015, 09:45 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,302
Posted By RockinGTA89

Re: 92 firehawk questions

yup! don't you love history! I know i do! especially 3rd gen history!:p
Forum: History / Originality
01-17-2015, 10:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,705
Posted By RockinGTA89

Re: Flashback To 1989: Turbo Trans Am On Motor Week

...especially on those goodyear gatorback radials...:rolleyes:
Forum: Members Camaros
12-15-2014, 09:59 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 12,232
Posted By RockinGTA89

Re: Mine again....

I love to hear stories like this! Congratulations on finding your orginal ride! It's a great time capsule and i'm sure the memories you had with it will surface once again!

Your story only gives...
Forum: History / Originality
12-15-2014, 09:30 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,065
Posted By RockinGTA89

Re: Restoration Garage Featured 3rd Gen

you would think they would know about something about Fbodies, since the history of the player's challenge series raced there and of course the 4th gen quebec plant....
but maybe that's irrelevent...
Forum: History / Originality
12-15-2014, 09:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,494
Posted By RockinGTA89

Re: 1989 GTA

from the way i read it too, it sure looks like it's true! I was a proud owner of one! My Flame Red Metallic is one of 6,820 that came with the CC1 ttops (based on GTA source page). With the 5.7L,...
Forum: History / Originality
12-03-2014, 07:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,020
Posted By RockinGTA89

Re: Black vs. Med Dark Grey interiors (Firebird)

very interesting on the radio pod, for i have never seen any other color other then that dark grey color, nor have i ever seen a true black center consule either. I've own a 87 TA and a 89 GTA and...
Forum: History / Originality
11-30-2014, 04:40 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 17,884
Posted By RockinGTA89

Re: 1986 GM/Players Trans Am

That's so freaking cool Munyguy! Thanks for the link on the video! I love automotive history. Especially the history of our Thirdgens! Hope the progress with your player's car becomes a successful...
Forum: NW Indiana and South Chicago Suburb
11-24-2014, 08:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,348
Posted By RockinGTA89

Re: car show alert: Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals presented by Mecum

Well it was a fun. Alot of different themes again. Always something different each year. Saw a the 91 formula firehawk that didn't sell at mecum there. a 89 TTA in the indy pace car lineup....
Forum: NW Indiana and South Chicago Suburb
11-22-2014, 02:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,348
Posted By RockinGTA89

Re: car show alert: Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals presented by Mecum

i'm heading out there tommarow peeps. Hope to see anyone there..will be wearing my thirdgen apparel and my pontiac crew uniform... if anyone already went today, post some pics if you taken any....
Forum: History / Originality
11-18-2014, 08:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,334
Posted By RockinGTA89

Re: SLP Tri-Y C.A.R.B. decal

congrats on the find!

Funny thing you mention about decals, my uncle's convertible GTA has a dealer installed slp cold air induction package. Since it was installed, there's also a...
Forum: NW Indiana and South Chicago Suburb
11-15-2014, 06:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,348
Posted By RockinGTA89

car show alert: Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals presented by Mecum

Dates: November 22 & 23rd, 2014
Where: Donald E Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont IL.

more info at: www.mcacn.com

Ticket price at door is 20 per ticket. Parking lot is across from event...
Forum: NW Indiana and South Chicago Suburb
11-15-2014, 06:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,224
Posted By RockinGTA89

Re: Why is Chevy testing 80s Camaros with its next-generation model?

so much for being only a luxury division....wonder what the older people who own older caddys are thinking now a days...more like....:crazy:
Forum: History / Originality
11-02-2014, 11:23 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 28,797
Posted By RockinGTA89

Re: 1988 1LE Camaro's

now this might be a little out of place but i happen buy a old Car Craft magazine in a swap meet earlier this year. The mag was dated sept 1989 with a 5 page article on the camaro 1LE. So i thought...
Forum: History / Originality
11-01-2014, 09:23 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 997
Posted By RockinGTA89

Re: P/N or picture of correct turn signal lever

i confirmed the OE part number is correct as Mantaguy posted. I was looking it up on my 82-92 F body parts and illustration catalog for the wiper lever and it's correct. Kinda expensive if you ask...
Forum: History / Originality
09-20-2014, 03:05 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,037
Posted By RockinGTA89

Re: Interesting Car at Thirdgen Fest.

its looking awesome man! It's something i would of done too with my GTA, if i would would of kept my ride. I just recently done a tear down on my bro's GTP grand prix 3.8L engine and yes, if you...
Forum: NW Indiana and South Chicago Suburb
09-20-2014, 02:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 516
Posted By RockinGTA89

Re: New Member

nice ride! what a transformation! i take it it's track ready as well as road worthy!
Forum: History / Originality
08-01-2014, 06:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,158
Posted By RockinGTA89

Re: A New 89 GTA / Legendary motor cars

it's everything i ever dreamed of...except for the leather interior (not of fan of leather.) But it's so mint overall. Black on black with the diamond spoke wheels. Did anyone catch what it...
Forum: Body
07-26-2014, 04:07 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 41,493
Posted By RockinGTA89

Re: Hmmm making 85-92 Trans Am hood functional?

keep up the good work on your hood FBomb90. Looking forward to your future progress. Hope it turns out well at the end. Would like to know more about specs and dimensions if you get the chance. ...
Forum: NW Indiana and South Chicago Suburb
07-16-2014, 08:57 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 8,347
Posted By RockinGTA89

Re: It has begun, LS1 in the Formula

me too...i'm install my a new painted door to my pick me up...need dave to stop by with the welder to tack up some weld spots on the hindges. Can't wait to get it going. Miss driving my truck.
...
Forum: History / Originality
07-13-2014, 05:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,960
Posted By RockinGTA89

Re: Third gens made Mecum's top 5

seeing your car only wish i kept my GTA...every day i miss it more and more. Be proud of what you own for there are many like myself, who remember what they use to own and then one day, they will be...
Forum: History / Originality
07-06-2014, 09:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 627
Posted By RockinGTA89

a little bit of history of the 1LE on HPP and then some...

I was just jumping around the net this morning looking for a pontiac "last of the breed metal sign, when i saw a thirdgen firebird racer pic."....clicked on the image and it sent me to the HPP (high...
Forum: NW Indiana and South Chicago Suburb
06-12-2014, 07:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 648
Posted By RockinGTA89

Re: let the car show season begin!!!

i was there with my fiancee, marco was with his blackbird there, and also Jason with his GTA convertible was parked on the main road. There was another guy who had a red 91-92 Camaro hardtop, (his...
Forum: NW Indiana and South Chicago Suburb
06-02-2014, 10:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 648
Posted By RockinGTA89

let the car show season begin!!!

okay so it's summer time 2014

and i'm already looking forward to hitting up some the local cruise in and car show scene. I'll keep this post as updated as possible as the summer moves along. Of...
Forum: NW Indiana and South Chicago Suburb
06-02-2014, 06:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 735
Posted By RockinGTA89

Part time job position offer....

I don't nomally do this or in fact, never done it before...so not sure where i would be able to post this on the boards here, but this is about a job offer for those who are interested, locally....
Forum: NW Indiana and South Chicago Suburb
06-02-2014, 04:55 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 8,347
Posted By RockinGTA89

Re: It has begun, LS1 in the Formula

I'm digging the LEGO Spaceship shirt your son's wearing! :D

nice job so far, keep it up!
Forum: NW Indiana and South Chicago Suburb
05-01-2014, 06:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,616
Posted By RockinGTA89

re: Surplus stuff for sale: trans/runners/headers/tb/etc

oh how much i miss having a third gen....i'd be on ya Jerm boy about some of those parts...sigh...i hope the LS swap will be fruitful for ya. I'm looking at a few thirdgens lately for a possible...
Forum: History / Originality
04-28-2014, 09:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,293
Posted By RockinGTA89

Re: Ebay-- definitely not a GTA

now here's a question: Why would u want a GTA with a 2.77 rear gear as a option? I understand fuel economy would be a reason, but why not just opt for a 305/2.77 combo then?
If i was a buyer, that...
Forum: NW Indiana and South Chicago Suburb
04-23-2014, 07:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 504
Posted By RockinGTA89

Re: Happy Easter

happy belated easter! had some softball practice session in the afternoon...good weather at least, till monday and then the temps drop! esh!...when it will stay warm!?
Forum: History / Originality
04-23-2014, 07:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,293
Posted By RockinGTA89

Re: Ebay-- definitely not a GTA

I"ve been on ebay for quite awhile always deplicting the contents of any trans ams that are referred as "GTAs"....Usually i ask the question to them if it's a legit GTA and point out factors that are...
Forum: History / Originality
04-23-2014, 06:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 555
Posted By RockinGTA89

Re: Any 5 Speed SLP Cars Out There?

I couldn't see why they wouldn't do it because if you think of it...all the upgrades are for the engine and not for the tranny so it shouldn't be a problem, but then again an increase in torque could...
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