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Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
05-11-2020, 03:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,153
Posted By anth0nycurtis

Fiberglass Hood and Hatch Glass for FREE

Hi All

Up for grabs is rear glass off a 1982 Firebird TA should fit and 82-92. Glass only.

Also have a fiberglass Daytona Hood in black, needs some repairs on the driver side where the hood...
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
05-10-2020, 07:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 383
Posted By anth0nycurtis

Looking for TA Pars 82-84

Hey All,

I'm looking for specific parts for my 1982 TA below is a list of what I need, willing to buy and pay for shipping.

Dash Lower Bezel that contains Trunk Release and Defroster (Square...
Forum: Electronics
03-23-2014, 05:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 715
Posted By anth0nycurtis

Re: Weird Charging Problem

Thanks! Turns out it was a bad ground and a bad belt!
Forum: Electronics
03-23-2014, 12:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 715
Posted By anth0nycurtis

Re: Weird Charging Problem

I actually took the car out a little while ago and noticed the belt is slipping quite a bit so that's the first thing I'm gonna change tomorrow while having the alternator and battery tested at...
Forum: Electronics
03-22-2014, 12:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 715
Posted By anth0nycurtis

Re: Weird Charging Problem

Just an update, I found this link "Check Your Relays" (https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/electronics/630521-check-your-relays.html#post5065443), and found this to be one of my issues, however I no...
Forum: Electronics
03-22-2014, 02:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 715
Posted By anth0nycurtis

Weird Charging Problem

Hey guys,

This one really has me stumped, I have an 86 Camaro and the Alternator went bad, so I replaced it with another Alt from Autozone then quickly realized the old Alt took out my battery so...
Forum: Body
12-15-2013, 08:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,470
Posted By anth0nycurtis

Re: Seat Bolts/Mount and Floor Pan advice

Thanks, good to know I was going to replace the seats anyway so I guess I'll go all out. I was kinda hoping the brackets could be fixed I guess I'll fab a bracket! My buddy keeps telling me to scrap...
Forum: Body
12-15-2013, 04:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,470
Posted By anth0nycurtis

Seat Bolts/Mount and Floor Pan advice

Hey Everyone,

This spring I plan on replacing my rusty old floor pan, I've been browsing the site and got some good information about how I should go about fixing this floor pan issue I have....
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-09-2013, 10:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 570
Posted By anth0nycurtis

Re: Need to identify a part

This is all awesome information, that BMR one up top there seems a bit pricey for my current budget but definitely might be in the cards for the future, now that I got that lead I'm prolly gonna grab...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-06-2013, 10:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 570
Posted By anth0nycurtis

Re: Need to identify a part

haha, surprisingly the body panels are in great shape and the under body isn't to bad, some spots are worse than others. The bar is fine except for the one end that has the 3 bolts on it, the rust...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-06-2013, 05:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 570
Posted By anth0nycurtis

Need to identify a part

Bare with me, I'm trying to figure out a part in the rear end of the car, its a bar that goes end to end near the gas tank but doesn't actually support the gas tank. It has 3 bolts in a triangle...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-04-2013, 06:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 316
Posted By anth0nycurtis

Re: Random Roaring

I agree, I just thought that if it were the brakes it would cause it to get worse not clear up but I guess anything is possible here. Brakes are due to be replaced just about so hopefully it's...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-04-2013, 05:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 316
Posted By anth0nycurtis

Re: Random Roaring

Disc brakes, you think the sound would go away if it was a brake problem?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-04-2013, 05:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 316
Posted By anth0nycurtis

Random Roaring

Ok I got a strange one, I've been poking around the forums and searching around but can't seem to find anyone with this exact issue.

I have a 1986 Z28 and it had previous mods done, when making a...
Forum: Carburetors
08-25-2012, 09:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,397
Posted By anth0nycurtis

Re: Distributor Swap

Well, I do know its an Electronic HEI but I'm unsure if it is computer controlled or not, it only has one plug on it with I think 4 wires on it if that helps...
Forum: Carburetors
08-25-2012, 08:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,397
Posted By anth0nycurtis

Re: Distributor Swap

Actually, I bought the car with an Edlebrock intake, Holley carb and flex fan on it. After getting the car I realized the carb was out of whack on the highway, pinging and no power and I couldn't...
Forum: Carburetors
08-25-2012, 07:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,397
Posted By anth0nycurtis

Distributor Swap

Hey everyone, not to long ago I got a 86 Camaro w/ a 350 in it. The car runs decent but I recently learned that the Distributor may not be the correct one for the car.

I have a Holley 4105 carb...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-23-2012, 05:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,303
Posted By anth0nycurtis

Re: Strange Noise from Rear

Ahh, that'd be nice, I have a feeling the driver side caliper is gonna give me some issues. Hopefully it's just the sliding pins and not a whole new caliper.

Yeah I wouldn't toss on an already...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-22-2012, 03:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,303
Posted By anth0nycurtis

Re: Strange Noise from Rear

Hmm, Think it's worth fixing or would you guys suggest I just get a used rear from a junk yard, build it up and put it since the car is still driving fine at the moment. The noise doesn't always...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-21-2012, 11:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,303
Posted By anth0nycurtis

Strange Noise from Rear

Hey Guys,

So as I mentioned in another post I recently got a 1986 Z28 with a Small Block 350 in it. The car has been running good and slowly fixing issues with it but this one has me stumped.
...
Forum: Carburetors
07-11-2012, 12:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 655
Posted By anth0nycurtis

Re: Carb Question

Thanks for all the advice, I'm gonna check out the part # on my carb today and see if I can get the rebuild kit, this thread has inspired me to go for it. I've rebuilt smaller carbs on smaller...
Forum: Carburetors
07-10-2012, 09:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 655
Posted By anth0nycurtis

Re: Carb Question

Yeah I think it was gas vapor, I adjusted the mix and it stopped spitting gas and the vapor stopped as well. I hadn't touched the mixture screws since I bought it knowing that the carb was on the...
Forum: Carburetors
07-10-2012, 05:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 655
Posted By anth0nycurtis

Re: Carb Question

I've been told that they are great carbs, unfortunately the car sat for a couple years before I picked her up and the carb is seeping gas from various seals around the carb so I've been babying it...
Forum: Carburetors
07-10-2012, 04:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 655
Posted By anth0nycurtis

Carb Question

Hey Everyone,

So right I have an 86 Z28 with a 350 in it, it has an edlebrock intake and a holley double pumper 600cfm carb on it. The Carb is in dire need of a rebuild and is spitting gas out the...
Forum: Electronics
06-18-2012, 09:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,435
Posted By anth0nycurtis

Re: 86 Z28 radio, hatch release, locks not working

Turns out it actually was a fuse, I checked every fuse twice over and the fuse looked good but once I took a test lamp to it I found the bad one, replaced it and everything works now.
Forum: Electronics
05-26-2012, 09:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,435
Posted By anth0nycurtis

Re: 86 Z28 radio, hatch release, locks not working

Nevermind, figured it out. Thanks anyways!
Forum: Electronics
05-26-2012, 05:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,435
Posted By anth0nycurtis

86 Z28 radio, hatch release, locks not working

Hey everyone,

It's been a long time since I've owned an F-Body, I just recently purchased a 1986 Camaro Z28. I was installing the radio and the previous owner cut the harness, so as I was wiring...
Forum: Carburetors
01-08-2007, 12:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,265
Posted By anth0nycurtis

yes it does. Happens randomly while idling. Only...

yes it does. Happens randomly while idling. Only twice in 4 weeks and it goes away while reving once it hits roughly 1500 rpm's it starts to come back then the engine settles to 800 -1000 rpms...
Forum: Carburetors
01-07-2007, 06:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,265
Posted By anth0nycurtis

I'm probably not gonna find the culprit until I...

I'm probably not gonna find the culprit until I actually start replacing parts until I hit it. Its so loud its hard to locate....it sounds like is right behind the carb to be honest...but I know the...
Forum: History / Originality
01-07-2007, 12:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,175
Posted By anth0nycurtis

I hope so :)

I hope so :)
Forum: Carburetors
01-07-2007, 12:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,265
Posted By anth0nycurtis

Alright that clears things up, yes I know of the...

Alright that clears things up, yes I know of the clicking noise you speak of its not loud at all, I hear that the second I turn the key before starting the car but only if the hood is open and I...
Forum: History / Originality
01-07-2007, 12:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,175
Posted By anth0nycurtis

I'm gonna have to double check my VIN then lol, I...

I'm gonna have to double check my VIN then lol, I could have sworn it was H but I could be wrong. The hood clearly says its the HO and as does the book that came with the car. I'll double check the...
Forum: History / Originality
01-06-2007, 04:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,175
Posted By anth0nycurtis

Alright, lol where to start. I think I noted...

Alright, lol where to start. I think I noted earlier that I found the culprit of the egg smell. It turned out to be a burning battery, the battery failed horribly and started burning the acid inside...
Forum: Body
01-06-2007, 04:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,023
Posted By anth0nycurtis

ouch what kind of damage?

ouch what kind of damage?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-06-2007, 01:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,871
Posted By anth0nycurtis

thats something for me to look into and yes its a...

thats something for me to look into and yes its a posi. I wanna do something thats safe for me to do and won't deal w/ crap in the long run. If it costs an extra arm or leg it'd be worth it I'm sure...
Forum: Body
01-06-2007, 01:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,023
Posted By anth0nycurtis

Thats the biggest thing w/ me and these cars, I...

Thats the biggest thing w/ me and these cars, I had an 85 Camaro which I feel in love w/. It was a 500 special lol which I guess why it ment so much seeing it was the first car I bought w/ my own...
Forum: Carburetors
01-06-2007, 01:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,265
Posted By anth0nycurtis

Really, thats interesting. Its supposed to buzz...

Really, thats interesting. Its supposed to buzz clearly and steady, it doesn't happen all the time in fact this is the second time in 4 weeks of steadily running it.
Forum: History / Originality
01-06-2007, 01:35 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,175
Posted By anth0nycurtis

Gicata, the alt to my knowledge is good but old...

Gicata, the alt to my knowledge is good but old so its good to retire it I would assume at this point. Plus it won't handle the stereo I plan to put in it when the time comes. The battery on the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-05-2007, 12:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,871
Posted By anth0nycurtis

wow refrencing this will defintally come in handy...

wow refrencing this will defintally come in handy when I spring roles around......I'll prolly ask the guy who stores it if I can use his lift, I'm sure he'll understand for a few bucks :-D...
Forum: Body
01-05-2007, 12:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,023
Posted By anth0nycurtis

yeah its def a total restore but on the up and...

yeah its def a total restore but on the up and up, theres not THAT much to fix/replace it was a steal for a 900 buck running 84 firebird trans am anyone will admit that.....now talk one that only...
Forum: Body
01-04-2007, 10:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,023
Posted By anth0nycurtis

definitally appricate all the help, this car is...

definitally appricate all the help, this car is my 900 dollar baby which I intend to fix up to its all natural self. Unfortunately it will take lots of time and some money but I will be posting many...
Forum: Body
01-04-2007, 09:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,023
Posted By anth0nycurtis

alright, this saturday I'll get some more daytime...

alright, this saturday I'll get some more daytime pix. Damn daylight savings........no one thinks that a dent in the rear quater panel can be banged out?
Forum: Carburetors
01-04-2007, 08:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,265
Posted By anth0nycurtis

Buzzing noise from carb

Ocassionally I get this annoyingly LOUD buzzing noise coming from the carb, I'm not sure why or how but it sounds like one of those new years party favors that everyone has except it never ends for a...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-04-2007, 06:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,871
Posted By anth0nycurtis

hmm that helps a bit, well I know the tranny is...

hmm that helps a bit, well I know the tranny is fine right now. Reverse and drive work what I don't know is how it shifts since I have not driven it yet and won't be driving it for months down the...
Forum: Body
01-04-2007, 06:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,023
Posted By anth0nycurtis

Heres some pix for ya the first is the rear the...

Heres some pix for ya the first is the rear the second is the front bumper

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a261/kornguy9998/pontiacreardamage.jpg...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-04-2007, 05:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,871
Posted By anth0nycurtis

thanks guys, I was getting mixed responses from...

thanks guys, I was getting mixed responses from my friends who are mechanics and classic car guys saying that changing the filter/fluid would be bad if the fluid was never changed as it may be used...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-03-2007, 05:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,871
Posted By anth0nycurtis

84 Trans Am Transmission

Hey guys I was wondering if I should have any concerns about a 84 Trans AM I just bought as far as the transmission is concerned. The car sat for a year streight and I wanna put it on the road again...
Forum: Body
01-03-2007, 04:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,023
Posted By anth0nycurtis

84 Trans Am Body Damage

Hey Everyone, I recently purchased a 900 84 Firebird Trans AM. I was wondering is there any easy way to fix a rear fender thats been dented and poorly repaired which led to surface rust. Also the...
Forum: History / Originality
01-03-2007, 04:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,175
Posted By anth0nycurtis

The gas is new, first thing I did was run the...

The gas is new, first thing I did was run the tank dry (stupid move actually cuz I ended up pulling gunk from the bottom of the tank into the line causing it to backfire quite a bit and knock loose...
Forum: History / Originality
01-03-2007, 03:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,175
Posted By anth0nycurtis

Thanks, My main concern is the length of time its...

Thanks, My main concern is the length of time its been sitting and how many problems that may cause me, the engine is very quiet but recently after adding some STP cleaner to the fuel it has started...
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