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Forum: History / Originality
12-20-2007, 08:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 459
Posted By speedy21cvb

Re: Questions about a new bird

I did KBB first thing: full retail was 4k, excellent private seller was 2600, good was 2400. I didnt want to include their asking price because I did not want to influence you all. I originally found...
Forum: History / Originality
12-19-2007, 10:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 459
Posted By speedy21cvb

Questions about a new bird

First off, it has been a LONG time since I've posted on here. Doubt anyone remembers me lol. I was in a wreck back in April that totaled my 89 and was just too sick to come back and post picks and...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
03-24-2007, 12:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 908
Posted By speedy21cvb

Re: 91 black GTA 305 TPI AT with t-tops in Georgia

not sure if the car is still available, I also just sent you a PM, and I live in atlanta and would love to be able to come see the car if it is still here.
Forum: Members Firebirds
05-01-2006, 07:43 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,951
Posted By speedy21cvb

Kudos

Man I can't give you enough compliments. I recently got into an accident as well and had to wiggle my way around having my car totalled. I can really appreciate the work that went into getting the...
Forum: Body
04-16-2006, 01:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 778
Posted By speedy21cvb

thanks!

Hey man that's awesome. Do you think it would be possible to wait untill monday or so to go? The body shop said they would do their best to locate some new ones if they could so I want to give them a...
Forum: Body
04-15-2006, 11:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 778
Posted By speedy21cvb

Black bumper Inserts

Hey guys I recently had some body damage caused by a toyota corolla. Well the body shop did a good job mostly, except they painted my bumper inserts yellow :( I really like the contrast of the shiny...
Forum: Parts Wanted 2006
04-03-2006, 05:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 313
Posted By speedy21cvb

Formy style

Its really a plain jane, I just thougth about going for a power bulge if I could get a decent price. So to answer the question forumla without ground effects. If ya wouldnt mind e-mailing...
Forum: Parts Wanted 2006
04-03-2006, 12:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 313
Posted By speedy21cvb

Fender, Hood, Bumper, etc

my bird had some trouble with a Corolla so she is in need of some new clothes. I need a driverside Fender, headlight assembly (1989) as well as a new front bumper cover. Also I may need a new hood....
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
04-02-2006, 09:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 419
Posted By speedy21cvb

Body Parts?

How is the exterior?? I just got in an accident and need a new driverside fender, bumper cover, a hood ( maybe) and Taillights (maybe). Also if you do have a good hood and tails, what kind are they?...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-24-2006, 09:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 749
Posted By speedy21cvb

yes you will have to take off the bellhousing to...

yes you will have to take off the bellhousing to get to the pilot bearing. ( you can also get a bearing from a GM dealer or GM parts direct, just make sure its a bearing and not a bushing) The...
Forum: Exhaust
01-19-2006, 05:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 510
Posted By speedy21cvb

It's on!

So I finally got the exhaust done on the car today. Like mentioned before it is a 16" classic chambered powerstick in line with the cat with a turndown after the muffler. I love the sound of the...
Forum: Exhaust
01-17-2006, 10:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 510
Posted By speedy21cvb

Can't wait till thursday!

Well I went ahead and decided on my next system. Ordered a 16" classic chambered muffler ( had to get as small as possible to fit in there with the turndown) I'll let you all know how it sounds and...
Forum: Exhaust
01-16-2006, 09:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 510
Posted By speedy21cvb

Tube muffler (revised)

It's time to redo part of my exhaust :( hit a possum on the way back to school and it just did a number on it. Who knew such a stupid animal could cause such havoc. Anyway I have decided to go do...
Forum: TBI
01-16-2006, 01:58 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 27,867
Posted By speedy21cvb

Still goin

Man this is an old thread. It's nice that it has been reborn. ( I would like sticky, just so I can come in and look at the past mileage :P) I checked in last at 201, now I'm at 227k. For the past...
Forum: Cooling
01-09-2006, 04:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 526
Posted By speedy21cvb

another heater valve question?

I was driving back to school yesterday and about 10 minutes before I got here I smelled the burning antifreeze smell ( disgusting I know) well I thought it was someone else but I parked and noticed...
Forum: Electronics
01-03-2006, 09:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,605
Posted By speedy21cvb

still available?

Thanks man! now does anyone know if it is still possible to get the switch?? I tried all the autoparts stores and the dealer said he could not get them. Any ideas? Is my fate sealed to junkyard...
Forum: Electronics
12-30-2005, 08:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,605
Posted By speedy21cvb

TY

Thanks! It should make searching for a new one a lot better. Slowly but surely I am fixing all the little things wrong with the car.
Forum: Electronics
12-30-2005, 11:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,605
Posted By speedy21cvb

Parking Brake Switch

Well to be honest I forgot our cars even came with a "brake" light. However while changing out my clutch I grounded a little backet near the parking brake and the light came on. I think the switch is...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-23-2005, 10:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 394
Posted By speedy21cvb

T-5 Breather?

Well to make a long story short I did a clutch job and took my tranny to my mechanic to get looked at ( the little guy is goin on 225k+ miles so I figure why not right?) Anyways they have been...
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
12-23-2005, 10:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 480
Posted By speedy21cvb

Just the tranny?

I think after 225k+ miles on the car the tranny is getting a little tired. Instead of getting it rebuilt I have been looking into just getting a new"er" tranny. Would you be willing to sell jsut the...
Forum: Body
12-07-2005, 12:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 633
Posted By speedy21cvb

no joke

http://www.journalstar.com/articles/2005/12/07/business/doc4395d4ace5503240465721.txt

That is the link to an online article about it. It's no lie. This kind of thing seems like a natural...
Forum: Fabrication
03-22-2005, 05:54 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,206
Posted By speedy21cvb

Finally

I hope I can get the money fast enough to afford a set once they are made. I've been waiting around over a year for someone to do this. Cant wait to see what the final product looks like.
Forum: Miscellaneous Third Gen Items!
02-20-2005, 11:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,642
Posted By speedy21cvb

Here is a link to E-bay. that is the only place I...

Here is a link to E-bay. that is the only place I have found that has the model. I did a search for firebird models and got iit. Hope this helps! -Chris
...
Forum: Car Audio
11-17-2004, 07:27 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,735
Posted By speedy21cvb

I have to say that it is definitely not a "cheap...

I have to say that it is definitely not a "cheap radio", and half the reason I bought it was the fact that it was "BIG". It fills the stock location. Although it might not have all the features of...
Forum: Car Audio
11-16-2004, 10:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,735
Posted By speedy21cvb

I agree

I love this cd player. I had it in my lebaron and it worked great till I got hit. It withstood getting thrown out of the dash and into the passenger seat and now lies in my 89 firebird (funny how...
Forum: Electronics
11-11-2004, 08:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,622
Posted By speedy21cvb

Honestly I have no clue. I guess I am lucky mine...

Honestly I have no clue. I guess I am lucky mine still works. Funny story how it started working, my car got hit from behind and poof the remote works again. I need to know where i can find another...
Forum: Electronics
11-11-2004, 06:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,622
Posted By speedy21cvb

i got a gm system in mine...

I have an 89 Firebird. I bought the car a year ago and it had keyless entry. There are only 2 buttons. button one unlocks the doors, and to get them to lock you press it again. Button two pops the...
Forum: Body
11-11-2004, 06:10 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 28,676
Posted By speedy21cvb

im in

I would definitely be interested in buying some gauge rings. They look SO good.
Forum: Car Audio
10-07-2004, 12:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 764
Posted By speedy21cvb

my setup

Well I have been running a my amp in the storage compartment for the past 6 months. What i did was take some of my left over MDF and make an L shaped piece. I mounted my amp on it and then took some...
Forum: Body
07-20-2004, 12:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,347
Posted By speedy21cvb

It is in!

Well finally got everything finished. For a first time job everyone thinks it looks great. The ONLY fault is that on the inside corners you can see the back of the board. None of us knew how to cover...
Forum: Body
07-18-2004, 07:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,347
Posted By speedy21cvb

easy headliner fix...

I am in the process of redoing my headliner. It started sagging about 3 months ago and i just cut it out and left the board in. My girlfriends coming down next week and I wanted a better look so im...
Forum: Electronics
06-03-2004, 03:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 600
Posted By speedy21cvb

2 questions...

ok first question:
Can i use a transistor to turn on a fan for my amp. I have a constant +12V, a power wire from the radio and of course a ground. Would a transistor help me at all?

second...
Forum: South East Region
06-01-2004, 10:10 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,774
Posted By speedy21cvb

meeting for atlanta folks?

Just out of curiousity has anyone set up a meeting place for people in atlanta. I wouldnt enter my car in the show because my mods and whatnot are not up to show standards. If there was a meeting...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-06-2004, 12:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,468
Posted By speedy21cvb

black zr1's

ok im sorry to steal the thread for a second...but where did u get those black zr1 rims from!!! i recently painted my 89 bird millenium yellow (c5 vette color) and i still have stock 15's on the car....
Forum: Body
05-01-2004, 09:41 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,177
Posted By speedy21cvb

Alright I just have to defend this... IT IS NOT...

Alright I just have to defend this... IT IS NOT SCHOOL BUS YELLOW... millenium yellow is the color. when put next to my neighbors C5 vette its exactly the same color. sorry just had to say that
Forum: Body
04-30-2004, 02:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,177
Posted By speedy21cvb

Thanks for the defense guys, I hate the aqua...

Thanks for the defense guys, I hate the aqua color on camaros and what not but i dont insult anyones color choice b/c I know mine is quite different (being a yellow lover). However I put the picture...
Forum: Body
04-29-2004, 08:29 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,177
Posted By speedy21cvb

i chose yellow because no one seems to have them....

i chose yellow because no one seems to have them. and i know of no one who has the millenium yellow (C5 vettes) on a thirdgen though i am sure they exist. its the trust yellow i know of so far. i...
Forum: Body
04-27-2004, 12:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,177
Posted By speedy21cvb

yellow chicken

alright guys I got my bird back from insurance repairs and new paint. The car used to be red, but i just had to change that. hope you like it!!
Forum: TBI
04-07-2004, 12:02 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 27,867
Posted By speedy21cvb

oil question?

i placed this post in the tech/general section but seeing how this is all high mileage TBI's ill prolly get a better response. I so have 200k+ on my motor. whats the best high mileage oil? using...
Forum: TBI
04-07-2004, 09:50 AM
Replies: 219
Views: 27,867
Posted By speedy21cvb

im not too bad then

my 89 bird has 201,456 on it. had the original clutch until 190k. nothing has been changed except custom side exhaust and soon to have open element. Im so happy that people are coming up on 300k...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-31-2004, 09:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 489
Posted By speedy21cvb

change of oil?

Ok i have recently hit 200,000 miles. I am due for an oil change. Right now i am runnin 10w30 Valvoline High Mileage oil (dino oil). My question is what will help my engine out more...sticking with...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-21-2004, 09:09 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 401
Posted By speedy21cvb

200,000 maintenance!

Well guys I finally hit 200K miles last night on my 89 bird. (ALL ORIGINAL CAR,even clutch untill 4 months ago)My question is what maintence is needed at this time. My haynes manual deosnt give me...
Forum: Exhaust
03-12-2004, 07:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,156
Posted By speedy21cvb

that might be so but i was simply commenting on...

that might be so but i was simply commenting on that they sound wonderful IMO. esp for the old school sound .
Forum: Exhaust
03-11-2004, 07:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,156
Posted By speedy21cvb

i got one

i have a single 2.5 glasspack on my car now. (to dual side exits :lala: ) i love the raspy sound it makes. as for the sounds ive driven my everycop in my sounty and nothing has happened, even...
Forum: Exhaust
03-11-2004, 06:43 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,200
Posted By speedy21cvb

another option for side exit...

Instead of duals why not go with 3" or 4" single to dual outlets before wheels. i have a bone stock 305TBI and did it with 2.5". when sitting in the drivers seat i can see the front twist when the...
Forum: Body
03-05-2004, 12:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 929
Posted By speedy21cvb

love it!

wow i otally love that color. i was having secodn thoughts about a yellow bird but i will go ahead and do it. i have wanted a yellow car for 4 years now. and i got a grey interior so its neutral. can...
Forum: Body
03-04-2004, 10:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 929
Posted By speedy21cvb

blue,green, yellow birds post pictures!

Hello guys. Its me again. I have gotten some estimates and have decided to go with a new paint job after the insurance pays for the bodywork. By bird right now is the factory red color. however i...
Forum: Signature Pictures and PhotoShop Requests
02-24-2004, 09:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 337
Posted By speedy21cvb

paint help

hey guys, my baby bird got hit yesterday and im gonna be gettin some bodywork done. (their insurance is paing for it of course:D )
i am prolly going to go ahead and get the whole car repainted...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-16-2004, 02:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 412
Posted By speedy21cvb

good place to buy?

i love the way they look on your car!!!! i know they will cost some money to get adapters, i can get those under 200 too prolly. i was just wondering if under 200 was a good price. currently they are...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-16-2004, 02:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 412
Posted By speedy21cvb

4th gen wheels?

i have an opportuinty to get FOUR 4th gen stock 16" wheels for 1995+ i think? they are 16x8 4.75 bolt pattern and i can get them for under 200 dollars supposedly (shipping will be 80) is this a good...
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