Third Generation F-Body Message Boards

 
Page 1 of 10
1
2
3
4
5
Last »
Search: Posts Made By: FrankieRider2
Showing results 1 to 50 of 500
Search took 0.27 seconds.
Forum: History / Originality
02-20-2023, 11:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 612
Posted By FrankieRider2

Re: 1989 GTA with 131k miles goes for $13,500 on BaT

Doesn't that tan interior look odd with the Gunmetal exterior? Nice looking car overall, though.
Forum: Car Audio
05-23-2022, 10:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,207
Posted By FrankieRider2

Re: Pioneer DEH P77DH vs stock GTA radio?

I bought one of those Pioneer DEH P77DH units back in the day, and were it not for the whole "inoperative steering wheel controls" it would still be in my car. It sounded fantastic.
Forum: History / Originality
02-22-2022, 12:28 AM
Replies: 733
Views: 85,363
Posted By FrankieRider2

Re: If they still offered 245/50/16 Gatorbacks, would you buy them?

I'd say it's more like they're ignoring the market for the 16" Gatorbacks. Why, I don't know.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-16-2022, 12:33 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 5,437
Posted By FrankieRider2

Re: Any other cars besides your third gen?

Since I sold the GTA Notchback in 2015 to clear up garage space, there has only been one other car added to the Rider household. My wife still drives her 2007 Pontiac Vibe, and we added a 2016 Kia...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-16-2022, 12:19 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,574
Posted By FrankieRider2

Re: 3rd Gen Trans Am rear bumper inlay decal??

I completely missed the GOLD in the drop-down menu. Must have only had three of my four eyes working right at the time. My apologies...
Forum: Body
02-14-2022, 10:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,570
Posted By FrankieRider2

Re: Where to get quality aftermarket 87'-90' GTA emblem set???

The CAR Motorsports stuff is quality all the way; I've never heard any bad reviews of any of their emblems. I loaned them several of my NOS emblems for color samples when they were getting into...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-11-2022, 11:11 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,574
Posted By FrankieRider2

Re: 3rd Gen Trans Am rear bumper inlay decal??

It would be interesting to see that bumper decal in gold for GTAs; it could be a nice compliment and callback to the gold emblem used on the front headlamp trim.
Forum: Members Firebirds
02-11-2022, 11:07 PM
Replies: 280
Views: 16,166
Posted By FrankieRider2

Re: 1988 GTA Project

I've really enjoyed following along with your restoration journey, and can't wait to see what else is in store. Keep up the great work!
Forum: History / Originality
01-05-2022, 04:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,255
Posted By FrankieRider2

Re: Where do you find a buildsheet in a 3rd gen?

I have never found one in my '88 GTA but then I've never had the carpet out or the car apart in any way for repair, so that might account for the reason. Everyone
here is correct when they state it...
Forum: History / Originality
01-05-2022, 03:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,476
Posted By FrankieRider2

Re: Reproduction window sticker

My 1988 GTA does not have a window sticker like that and it was built in June of '88. I think '89 was the first year for the colored ones... which look 100% better, IMO.

I have a PHS reproduction...
Forum: History / Originality
01-05-2022, 03:45 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,025
Posted By FrankieRider2

Re: My new purchase...1985 yellow Iroc-Z

Very nice IROC... I like the yellow also.
Forum: History / Originality
01-05-2022, 03:40 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,621
Posted By FrankieRider2

Re: Gatorbacks.....

What a find! Congratulations... I wish these were reproduced for those of us who would like to run the original VR/ZR Gatorback on our cars.
I would do it just for the look alone. I contacted Coker...
Forum: History / Originality
11-15-2021, 11:10 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,161
Posted By FrankieRider2

Re: No Camaro - 1st time in 22 years

Scott, congratulations on your sale. I always admired those Camaros of yours. It will be interesting to see what your next "driver" to be.

Just celebrated 33 years with mine in September......
Forum: History / Originality
11-04-2021, 02:55 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,820
Posted By FrankieRider2

Re: 1986 IROC-Z restoration in our body shop...

Outstanding work!
Forum: History / Originality
11-03-2021, 12:57 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,985
Posted By FrankieRider2

Re: Just picked up another low mile, original car

Looks great! Always liked the Blue IROCs the best, myself.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
04-08-2021, 11:32 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 14,700
Posted By FrankieRider2

Re: Thirdgen toys, models, etc.

Really enjoy seeing everyone's collections! I just wish I could find the red '84 Hot Wheels Firebird... :confused:
Forum: History / Originality
03-10-2021, 03:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 921
Posted By FrankieRider2

Re: SLP Firehawk Press Kits and/or Photos?

The 1991 Pontiac press kit that I have makes no mention of the Firehawk at all, either in word, slide, or photo.
Forum: History / Originality
02-28-2021, 11:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 668
Posted By FrankieRider2

Re: Found a '92 GTA

OP, I'm in NorthCentral Arkansas... if you get the car, let me know if I can help you at all.
Forum: Members Firebirds
02-28-2021, 11:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,218
Posted By FrankieRider2

Re: 91-92 firehawk pictures

LOVE that Jade Grey on that Firehawk...
Forum: History / Originality
02-28-2021, 11:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,358
Posted By FrankieRider2

Re: Decoding 1987 GTA build sticker

That dash looks incredible to me. I've always marveled at the RHD conversions...seen several of them over the years over at the site.
Forum: History / Originality
02-25-2021, 04:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 593
Posted By FrankieRider2

Re: 1984 Z28 L69

Man, that color combo is sharp.
Forum: History / Originality
02-25-2021, 04:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 804
Posted By FrankieRider2

Re: Preproduction Fender badges

I've only seen those emblems in one photo of a black/gold pre-production Trans Am that the hood also said Turbo 4.9 on...
Forum: History / Originality
10-07-2020, 07:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,552
Posted By FrankieRider2

Re: 1988 FIREBIRD GTA NOTCHBACK

If I recall, there is a slight difference in length due to the different mountings from a standard hatch.
Forum: History / Originality
01-20-2020, 05:06 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,998
Posted By FrankieRider2

Re: So who bought this Firehawk?

Only seen 2 of these cars in person: there was one at the ThirdGen National Gathering in OKC in '99, and then I saw the one that Jim Mattison owned at the Nats in Dayton, OH. Whatever the color,...
Forum: History / Originality
01-16-2020, 12:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 890
Posted By FrankieRider2

Re: 24,438 MILE 1984 TRANS AM L69

Wow. I do like that one...
Forum: History / Originality
11-19-2019, 09:37 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,619
Posted By FrankieRider2

Re: Advice on Restoring a 1983 25th anniversary edition

Fantastic T/A! Love those cars.... good advice on the exhaust. My GTA's rusted thru at 30K, but now I wish I'd have kept it anyway. One question: does that car have Eagle Gatorbacks on it?
Forum: Body
08-08-2019, 08:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,813
Posted By FrankieRider2

Re: Wrong GTA front emblem?

I have seen that before on some reproduction nose emblems. Why they thought that would be ok is beyond me.

The only reproduction emblems I recommend to owners are from CAR Motorsports in Kennesaw,...
Forum: History / Originality
06-17-2019, 08:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,395
Posted By FrankieRider2

Re: Was this perf sound radio avail in Trans am/Firebird

That radio you mentioned originally was the topline unit in the Firebird engine for 87, and yes you could get UQ7 with it.
Forum: History / Originality
06-17-2019, 05:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,395
Posted By FrankieRider2

Re: Was this perf sound radio avail in Trans am/Firebird

Only used in the GTA for 1987.
Forum: History / Originality
03-27-2019, 02:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 939
Posted By FrankieRider2

Re: Original tire manufacturer

I have Eagle GT HR tires on my GTA and I think that was the last tire they made in our cars OEM size. Currently I havent seen anything GY in 245/50R16. So hopefully mine will last a while. I'm like...
Forum: History / Originality
03-22-2019, 02:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,246
Posted By FrankieRider2

Re: what will your next 3rd Gen be?

Unless I come by a windfall from one of the two weekly national drawings, I'm where I will be for a while. But I can always hope....
Forum: History / Originality
03-20-2019, 11:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,060
Posted By FrankieRider2

Re: Dealer Ads

1988 Trans Am GTA

Premier Pontiac/Nissan
Little Rock, AR

David McDavid Pontiac
Irving, TX

gtasourcepage@aol.com
Forum: History / Originality
03-20-2019, 11:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 963
Posted By FrankieRider2

Re: Nice 49k mile 1992 GTA

Very nice example of the GTA's swan song. Will make somebody a nice car....
Forum: History / Originality
02-13-2019, 07:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,436
Posted By FrankieRider2

Re: Under Hood Paint / History Lesson?

My '88 GTA has as much primer grey under the hood as it does Bright Red....
Forum: History / Originality
02-13-2019, 07:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,576
Posted By FrankieRider2

Re: 1991 GTA with L03 TBI engine?

Neat to know. Knew all the other export stuff, but never knew GTAs could be had with the LO3 engine. Cool find.
Forum: History / Originality
12-11-2018, 04:25 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 9,451
Posted By FrankieRider2

Re: What's your story? Who actually remembers when these cars were new?

Oh, yes. I remember very well when these Gen 3 cars were new. Our local Chevy dealer had an 82 Indy Pace Car and a red 82 Corvette side by side on the lot...the Corvette was the first car I ever saw...
Forum: History / Originality
01-04-2017, 09:54 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,358
Posted By FrankieRider2

Re: 1985 Firebird Kammback Concept for sale

Having seen the red "GTA" several times in person, it does indeed have the two-tone brown/beige RECARO seats in it. I like it better than the white one, which I believe has been restored by Scott...
Forum: History / Originality
09-15-2016, 12:33 AM
Replies: 733
Views: 85,363
Posted By FrankieRider2

Re: If they still offered 245/50/16 Gatorbacks, would you buy them?

May be a little off topic, but does Goodyear still make any 245/50R16 tire to fit our cars? I don't need any right now, but this thread made me start looking and so far I haven't found anything. My...
Forum: Electronics
09-14-2016, 08:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 835
Posted By FrankieRider2

Re: Cruise control issue

Just thought I might find others here who have had similar issues that might share some insight, but whatever. I'm not mechanically inclined myself, but we'll get to the bottom of it regardless.
Forum: Electronics
09-08-2016, 11:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 835
Posted By FrankieRider2

Cruise control issue

Having issues out of my GTA's cruise control function....as in it doesn't function. Lol So far the underhood servo is new, the brake switch is new, and the stalk and underdash module test out good....
Forum: History / Originality
08-25-2016, 01:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,710
Posted By FrankieRider2

Re: "92 GTA convertible

My thoughts exactly, Drew...
Forum: History / Originality
08-17-2016, 02:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,710
Posted By FrankieRider2

Re: "92 GTA convertible

I remember one year at Dayton there was a fellow who showed up in a blue '92 Trans Am convertible, and he had added all the GTA emblems to it. He swore up and down it was factory original, even...
Forum: History / Originality
08-14-2016, 09:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 875
Posted By FrankieRider2

Re: Model year change 1987 - 1988

When I bought my '88 GTA new in 9-23-1988, the dealership tried every way in the world to get me to hold out for a loaded Gunmetal '89 they had in the holding yard behind the dealership. I could look...
Forum: History / Originality
07-20-2016, 03:12 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 10,360
Posted By FrankieRider2

Re: Factory Original Wiper Blades 1987 Camaro

Since I replaced the wiper assemblies with the exact same pieces, I tossed them. I know...I'm terrible.
Forum: History / Originality
07-18-2016, 09:05 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 10,360
Posted By FrankieRider2

Re: Factory Original Wiper Blades 1987 Camaro

My '88 GTA came with ANCO blades from the factory. I replaced them just this year.
Forum: Electronics
07-06-2016, 04:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 567
Posted By FrankieRider2

Re: Antenna Running?

Thanks so much for the info, everyone. Barney is going to repair my antenna after he gets back from his family vacation, so I'm glad that I don't have to buy a high priced GM kit that might be prone...
Forum: Electronics
07-02-2016, 05:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 567
Posted By FrankieRider2

Re: Antenna Running?

So, the broken cable will make the antenna motor run continuously? Not very knowledgeable on these antennas....sorry.
Forum: Electronics
07-02-2016, 04:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 567
Posted By FrankieRider2

Antenna Running?

Went out this morning in the garage to what seemed to be the sound of my power antenna running continuously. Anyone ever experience this...ideas?
Forum: Car Audio
06-29-2016, 12:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 716
Posted By FrankieRider2

Re: Trouble with factory radios and steering wheel controls

Justin, thru the years I've not found any compatible stereos that work with the remote audio controls. The 89 GTAs that got the CD player used the standard T/A leather wheel. I don't know if an...
Forum: History / Originality
05-10-2016, 03:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,343
Posted By FrankieRider2

Re: Any of the 1988 or 1989 1LE Trans Ams have T-tops?

One of the 3 1988 1LE Trans Ams was sold new at Sidney Moncrief Pontiac/GMC in Sherwood, Arkansas. I have seen it on several occasions (had a chance to buy it in '00 for $10k) and that car was a...
Showing results 1 to 50 of 500
 
Page 1 of 10
1
2
3
4
5
Last »


 
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:53 PM.