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Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
11-27-2017, 11:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 533
Posted By FYRCHKN

Need passenger fender and hood

I'm looking for any factory hood for a Firebird/Formula/TA/GTA and a passenger fender WITHOUT the vent.
The straighter the better.
I'm in the middle of Texas.
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
11-27-2017, 11:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,666
Posted By FYRCHKN

Re: Parting out 86 Trans Am

I'm interested in the hood and passenger fender if they're straight. How much?
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
11-27-2017, 11:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,477
Posted By FYRCHKN

Re: 88/82 trans am parts

Where in TX are you?
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
06-11-2017, 12:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,295
Posted By FYRCHKN

Re: (ca) Firebird/ trans am ram air hood and air intake

How much to ship just the hood to 78602?
Forum: Body
05-16-2014, 09:12 PM
Replies: 355
Views: 292,093
Posted By FYRCHKN

Re: The ULTIMATE budget paint job (pic heavy)

Ummm.....which one of us has one of the most linked to, viewed, and followed DIY paint job threads on the Internet? There's probably a reason for that. Oh, because it works.

......thank you, come...
Forum: Body
07-03-2012, 05:12 PM
Replies: 355
Views: 292,093
Posted By FYRCHKN

Re: The ULTIMATE budget paint job (pic heavy)

^ I use this one.
Forum: Interior
04-19-2012, 06:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,648
Posted By FYRCHKN

Re: digital corvette dash in camaro

I think it would be a cool project if anybody ever decided to try it. The top pad looks similar. I wonder how different the dimensions are and if it would fit without too much modification....
Forum: Body
03-19-2012, 08:59 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 15,418
Posted By FYRCHKN

Re: junk yard scores!

Today I picked up a complete set of front and rear ebony cloth power seats out of a 4th gen Firebird. They're perfect. No rips, tears, wear marks, dirt, or smell. The windows were up and the interior...
Forum: Body
03-06-2012, 02:37 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,418
Posted By FYRCHKN

Re: Fix it right FFS

These rants are ridiculously funny! Just because someone doesn't spend 3x what the car is worth for a paint job you automatically assume they're 20 years old, broke, and one step from living under a...
Forum: Body
03-05-2012, 09:48 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,304
Posted By FYRCHKN

Re: 88 RS vert build

It's an 88 RS, so it wouldn't work.
Forum: Body
03-04-2012, 08:50 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,304
Posted By FYRCHKN

Re: 88 RS vert build

If someone could find it in their heart to ship me a nice thirdgen nose for free, I'd do that. But, I can't find a decent one that people aren't extremely proud of. Fabbing the bumpers will cost me...
Forum: Body
03-04-2012, 04:34 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,304
Posted By FYRCHKN

Re: 88 RS vert build

I'm not going to change the lines of the car, just changing the front and rear facias. The mirrors might get changed. The antenna will get shaved and the door handles will either get shaved or...
Forum: Body
03-04-2012, 11:18 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,304
Posted By FYRCHKN

Re: 88 RS vert build

I've been thinking a lot about what direction that I want to take the car. I'm wanting to step way outside the box and do something very different with it. I'm thinking VERY seriously about...
Forum: Body
03-04-2012, 11:00 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,304
Posted By FYRCHKN

Re: 88 RS vert build

Not much to update at the moment. I have everything for the motor cleaned up and painted. It's partially put back together. A lack of funds has temporarily put the project on hold for a few weeks. I...
Forum: South Central
02-26-2012, 03:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 696
Posted By FYRCHKN

Re: Selling my stash of good parts

Prices are negotiable. I really need this stuff gone.
Forum: Body
02-08-2012, 05:46 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,878
Posted By FYRCHKN

Re: will a 78 front clip fit a 92?

Good job on the photoshop, but IMO it looks like a Camaro with down syndrome. I'm not diggin it.
Forum: Body
02-05-2012, 10:12 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,878
Posted By FYRCHKN

Re: will a 78 front clip fit a 92?

Hey, I know that car! The owner is the president of the local classic car club in my hometown. That pic was taken at our first annual Veteran's Day car show.




Here's our 2nd Gen. 64K original...
Forum: Body
02-01-2012, 07:40 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,304
Posted By FYRCHKN

Re: 88 RS vert build

The accessory bracket is even harder to clean, and it was nastier.

Before:

376223

After:

376224
Forum: Body
02-01-2012, 07:39 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,304
Posted By FYRCHKN

Re: 88 RS vert build

FYI, the intake is a major PITA to try to clean. It was caked with all kinds of grime. I used acid, simple green, brake cleaner, degreaser, acetone, and several brass brushes.

Before:

376227
...
Forum: Body
02-01-2012, 07:38 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,304
Posted By FYRCHKN

Re: 88 RS vert build

Update with pics.

Engine clean up and leak fix phase.

What I started with:

376231


It was NASTY
Forum: Interior
01-26-2012, 10:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 562
Posted By FYRCHKN

Re: will it fit

The rear seats are a direct bolt in too.
Forum: DFI and ECM
01-16-2012, 09:19 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 18,784
Posted By FYRCHKN

Re: Code 32

Drop $5 on a new gas cap, clear the code, and see if it goes away. I know everybody is ignoring something this simple and cheap but that's what worked for me after putting a completely new EGR system...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-16-2012, 05:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 811
Posted By FYRCHKN

Re: Water Damaged Grid Style Taillights

I had a pair that were delaminated. I busted all the grid out if the lense, taped my own honeycomb pattern inside and painted the inside black. The thread is here somewhere. Do a search for "custom"...
Forum: Body
01-14-2012, 02:52 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,304
Posted By FYRCHKN

Re: 88 RS vert build

Not much of an update, but the trunk pull down motor is now installed and working!

I'm extremely anal about ALL of the electrical things working on my cars. Now let's see why the gauges died on...
Forum: South Central
01-12-2012, 05:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 696
Posted By FYRCHKN

Selling my stash of good parts

1989 base Firebird 2.8/auto hard top. Solid and rust free. Will start with new battery but not driveable. - $600 SOLD!

NICE 85-92 Trans Am hood- $150

Firebird door cup holders both doors both...
Forum: Body
01-12-2012, 12:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,393
Posted By FYRCHKN

Re: camaro bumper on my firebird

It won't bolt up. If you manage to Frankenstein it on with a box of screws and a carton of duct tape you're still going to have two huge holes where the Camaro headlights were.

Bottom line is it...
Forum: Body
01-11-2012, 12:25 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,304
Posted By FYRCHKN

Re: 88 RS vert build

I'm planning on several appearance mods with this car. Some are common, some have been done a couple of times, and I have a few up my sleeve that are going to be completely one off. I've also been...
Forum: Exhaust
01-10-2012, 09:31 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 19,081
Posted By FYRCHKN

Re: Flowmaster Haters???

With the windows up and cruising it's audible, but you can still carry on a normal conversation in the car. It's not overbearing at all, and no drone.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-10-2012, 07:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,280
Posted By FYRCHKN

Re: satin paint

There are different stages of "flat" which actually refers to the level of gloss. That's just a generic term for the type of finish.

The stages of gloss are:

Flat
Matte
Satin
Semi gloss...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-10-2012, 07:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,280
Posted By FYRCHKN

Re: satin paint

The flattener gives you the flat or satin finish.

Yes, you can wash the car but I don't advise waxing it.

I'd recommend a single stage paint for satin finish, personally. It's much easier, and...
Forum: Body
01-10-2012, 06:56 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,304
Posted By FYRCHKN

Re: 88 RS vert build

I have a full set of them that I got from a bird in the junk yard. I test fitted them Sunday but they're not thick enough to make contact with each other when the door is closed. On my previous car I...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-10-2012, 06:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,280
Posted By FYRCHKN

Re: satin paint

No, the green was not rattle can.

I bought a gallon of it on ebay for $60. It was advertised as ready to spray. I poured it into my purple Harbor Freight gun and sprayed it on. I used rattle can...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-10-2012, 06:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,280
Posted By FYRCHKN

Re: satin paint

A couple of months ago I painted my wife's Miata olive drab green. It was totaled and the insurance company let me keep it. So, I fixed it and this is the color she picked.

377513

377514
...
Forum: Convertibles
01-08-2012, 10:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,619
Posted By FYRCHKN

Re: 91 Firebird Project: Ugly ducking...

Glad to know I'm not the only one that recently got a vert project that was wired by a Kindergarten class. I finally got all of mine sorted out, and it only took a few days. Good luck!
Forum: Body
01-08-2012, 07:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 905
Posted By FYRCHKN

Re: Help Needed Repairing Body Damage

You could always just trim out the piece to fit the bow of the quarter panel. No one would ever know you did it but you....and everyone that reads this thread.

That would be the easiest/quickest...
Forum: Body
01-08-2012, 05:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,576
Posted By FYRCHKN

Re: Painting Does/Dont and Tips

With the tractor paint you can prime, but you don't have to unless there is filler. Some have sprayed clear over it, but I didn't. That's after a wet sand and buff. It shined like that for two years...
Forum: Body
01-07-2012, 10:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,576
Posted By FYRCHKN

Re: Painting Does/Dont and Tips

I stripped mine down to metal with a wire wheel because it had several layers of paint on it. I used the cheap purple gun from Harbor Freight. I used $29/gallon tractor paint from Tractor Supply that...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-07-2012, 06:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,303
Posted By FYRCHKN

Re: Cutting Camaro Springs Safe Or Not?

I cut a full coil off my front and rears. I left the rear isolators in but the front ones were toast.

I cut them with a band saw.

I'm on my phone so I can't post pics here. But, I have pics in...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-05-2012, 09:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 810
Posted By FYRCHKN

Re: Dead spots in stock camaro fog lights?

Isn't that the "blinder" that the bulb sits behind?
Forum: Body
01-05-2012, 08:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,821
Posted By FYRCHKN

Re: 2nd gen spoiler on 3rd gen

This subject has come up MANY MANY MANY times. Here's the 411:

It's way too narrow and the wrong shape to bolt on.

Could you "make it work"?
Anything is possible if you have the skills and...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-04-2012, 07:52 PM
Replies: 932
Views: 97,556
Posted By FYRCHKN

Re: How much You paid and A picture of your Car...

$50 for this one:

377950

Sold it for A LOT more. :nod:


$1800 for this one:

377951
Forum: Body
01-03-2012, 06:01 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,304
Posted By FYRCHKN

Re: 88 RS vert build

The engine wiring is complete, done, and working properly. I ended up tearing it down completely and building a new harness the right way.

Now I just have to figure out why the oil and volt gauges...
Forum: Body
01-03-2012, 05:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,576
Posted By FYRCHKN

Re: Painting Does/Dont and Tips

That depends on several factors. It could possibly end up in the thousands of dollars depending on which paint you decided to go with.




The easiest way (since you're planning on filler...
Forum: Body
12-31-2011, 07:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 467
Posted By FYRCHKN

Re: how to replace the weatherstripping along the bottom of the door

Yes, the ends are the only places they were glued on the two cars that I've replaced them on.
Forum: Body
12-30-2011, 11:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 467
Posted By FYRCHKN

Re: how to replace the weatherstripping along the bottom of the door

Rip the old ones off and clean up the adhesive residue off the top of the door on both ends where the old one was.

Put the new one on and use 3M weatherstripping adhesive on the ends. There's a...
Forum: Body
12-30-2011, 11:36 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,586
Posted By FYRCHKN

Re: Cheap Paint Job $54

I'm in Bastrop, 30 miles east of Austin. I was running a big construction job on Ft. Hood this year from Jan to Oct so I was driving up there everyday. Glad that's over and done.
Forum: Body
12-30-2011, 11:01 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,304
Posted By FYRCHKN

Re: 88 RS vert build

I just about have the re-wiring of the LT-1 finished. I got the car started today and it's running the best that it has since I bought it. It's amazing the difference plugging in the O2 sensors...
Forum: Body
12-30-2011, 10:14 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,586
Posted By FYRCHKN

Re: Cheap Paint Job $54

Where at in central Texas?
Forum: Body
12-28-2011, 01:35 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,304
Posted By FYRCHKN

Re: 88 RS vert build

Yeah, I drove it over 100 miles back home the day I bought it. It should run much better when I finish rebuilding the harness. The right O2 wasn't hooked up and was missing two wires. There were...
Forum: Body
12-26-2011, 08:55 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,304
Posted By FYRCHKN

Re: 88 RS vert build

Today I got the harness all tidied up and tucked away to where it's not really visible.

Now I can't get the car to start. It turns over and I have power to the coil and injectors. I'm ready to...
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