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Forum: Members Firebirds
06-11-2014, 11:27 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 28,346
Posted By eightTfourTA

Re: Movies, Films, and Appearances starring Firebirds and Trans Ams!!!!

I'm surprised no one mentioned the thirdgen Trans Am from Force III, 1980's tv series. Wish I could find a pic of it, seems any site that would have had it is down, though. It kinda looked like what...
Forum: Carburetors
05-08-2014, 04:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 739
Posted By eightTfourTA

LSA and CCC systems; cam advice?

Hi all, i'd like some feedback on how far one could deviate from the stock 112* LSA with the Rochester CCC system, provided everything's in proper function, which mine still is. I found some random...
Forum: Cooling
04-24-2014, 04:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 597
Posted By eightTfourTA

Re: dual fans working together

I did something of the sort awhile ago on my former TPI car. The secondary's temp sensor in the head was bad, but the relay was fine. I disconnected the green relay ground wire off that sensor, and...
Forum: Car Audio
04-13-2014, 10:27 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 21,861
Posted By eightTfourTA

Re: Any interest in Custom fiberglass speaker pods?

Subscribed! Been wanting something like this for awhile now.
Forum: Electronics
02-03-2014, 08:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 696
Posted By eightTfourTA

Re: Lets play name that wire!

I hope someone else can give you a clearer answer, but i'm remembering fixing the fans on my '88 tpi car; the driver's side fan had a relay that was grounded by the ecm at around 220*, pass. side had...
Forum: Electronics
01-14-2014, 10:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 615
Posted By eightTfourTA

Re: Replacing the third break light

The '91/'92 hatch light comes with it's own set of problems, though; it hangs down a little bit into your line of sight looking thru the rearview mirror, and the bulb socket seems to want to...
Forum: Electronics
01-14-2014, 10:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 447
Posted By eightTfourTA

Re: Trip Meter Illumination on '85 T/A

You've likely got something burned out or missing. Both my '84 (same mechanism, different face design) and a friend's '85 gauges are perfectly visible in the dark. However, both of us had to repair...
Forum: Exhaust
01-03-2014, 07:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 614
Posted By eightTfourTA

Re: Airflow from using heat

Try to get a good look at your blower box for damage. I had this problem awhile ago, and only discovered it when I had to remove the entire blower/a-c evaporator box and found a big hole punched in...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-05-2013, 12:38 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,575
Posted By eightTfourTA

Re: Good first car for me?

I kinda have a dumb superstition about buying used cars in general, although it seems to have applied with the four thirdgens i've owned and wrenched on, plus the 10+ other used cars i've had: If it...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-05-2013, 11:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,116
Posted By eightTfourTA

Re: Strangest engine and transmission combination seen in a thirdgen?

Years ago, a fellow car club member picked up an '86 TA at an auction that for whatever reason, had a 289 with a T-10 swapped in place of the LB9/700r4. Rather unremarkable, it got parted out later.
Forum: Interior
06-22-2013, 07:48 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 26,901
Posted By eightTfourTA

Re: HVAC switch permanent fix. No more hissing!

Looks like you found the vac line for the heater core bypass valve, which would explain why it hissed when the temp was bumped up warmer; later cars had a secondary valve and vac line that opened to...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-23-2013, 11:12 AM
Replies: 1,018
Views: 65,331
Posted By eightTfourTA

Re: Whats the first thing you get asked about your third gen?

Q: "Does it talk?" A: "Shhhh! Careful, it's the evil one who doesn't respect life!"
Q:"That got a 400 in there?" A:"Yeah, it's mounted on the box next to the woofer, sounds great."
Q: "Why'd you...
Forum: History / Originality
03-19-2013, 12:20 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,546
Posted By eightTfourTA

Re: how rare is this option

I've picked over dozens of southern thirdgens here in FL over the last 15 years; i've seen just as many with as without. A smart consumer would have bought it, down here all it takes to fog that...
Forum: History / Originality
02-07-2013, 01:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,907
Posted By eightTfourTA

Re: 84 Trans Am WS6?

Some cars (mine included) were a WY6. Rear disks but without a posi.
Forum: History / Originality
11-08-2012, 09:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,177
Posted By eightTfourTA

Re: Clean Low Mile WS6 L69

I'm curious as to what the title's description of the engine is; i've seen a couple of other LG4 '85's having the "5.0 HO" printed on the title, or it shows up on a carfax; a friend of mine who was a...
Forum: History / Originality
11-07-2012, 08:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,177
Posted By eightTfourTA

Re: Clean Low Mile WS6 L69

I'm thinking LG4 here....8th digit in the VIN is "H", clutch fan shroud in engine pic.....it's got the right aircleaner, though. Even so, still a gorgeous car; wish I had the space for it.
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
10-22-2012, 11:33 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,141
Posted By eightTfourTA

Re: parting out 1989 gta 5.7tpi car

Does this have the black plastic speaker boxes in the sail panels with the 4" woofer and 4"x6"? Interested if yes.
Forum: South East Region
12-26-2009, 10:17 PM
Replies: 676
Views: 20,140
Posted By eightTfourTA

Re: Volusia County Florida!

Mehhh....anyone wanna buy an '84 T/A? (<------not serious.......yet.) I'll bet that bird will fly pretty nice with the new motor. Any progress on the paint/body?
Forum: South East Region
10-13-2009, 10:15 PM
Replies: 676
Views: 20,140
Posted By eightTfourTA

Re: Volusia County Florida!

:eek:
This post is worthless without pics!!! What happened, over-rev it?
Forum: South East Region
08-30-2009, 03:36 AM
Replies: 676
Views: 20,140
Posted By eightTfourTA

Re: Volusia County Florida!

I'm still kickin, not doing a lot of screamin these days. T/A's mothballed in the garage since March when things started getting fragile at work, and i've been laid off since June, off and on. No...
Forum: History / Originality
03-28-2009, 12:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 672
Posted By eightTfourTA

Re: Actual car?

Sounds like one of the many lines of BS associated between backyard hacks and these cars. I had a guy with a big smile and a straight face try to tell me that the only difference between a 305 and...
Forum: South East Region
03-08-2009, 04:01 PM
Replies: 676
Views: 20,140
Posted By eightTfourTA

Re: Volusia County Florida!

I hear ya man, it's had that same stigma probably long before we ever owned it. That's kinda why we gave it the name "Dread 107" while we owned it. But, you could look at it this way, too--maybe...
Forum: South East Region
03-05-2009, 07:54 PM
Replies: 676
Views: 20,140
Posted By eightTfourTA

Re: Volusia County Florida!

I've been alright. Working a lot more, now that they've furloughed nearly 30 guys in our subdivision of the railroad. Think I netted 85 hours one week. I finally got the seq. turn signals...
Forum: South East Region
03-05-2009, 01:13 PM
Replies: 676
Views: 20,140
Posted By eightTfourTA

Re: Volusia County Florida!

Heh, seems like car clubs just can't get along more than a few years around here before the dookie hits the fans.
Forum: Members Firebirds
02-24-2009, 01:52 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 24,359
Posted By eightTfourTA

Re: Nicest Trans Am Paint Jobs

This is mine shortly after a repaint, wetsand and buffing with all new decals.
Forum: South East Region
12-04-2008, 05:52 AM
Replies: 676
Views: 20,140
Posted By eightTfourTA

Re: Volusia County Florida!

I'd suspect the master cylinder if there's no leaks and the pedal goes down easy. That's what the '84 has been doing lately. Is this happening on the 'bird? I think that may still be the original...
Forum: Body
11-26-2008, 05:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 504
Posted By eightTfourTA

Re: A/C Delete Boxs Found!!

Yeah, under the dash. Drop the hush panel, and pull the carpet and insulation back/off. It's been about 6 years since i've pulled one, but I think there's three or four bolts down there. There's...
Forum: South East Region
11-26-2008, 04:50 PM
Replies: 676
Views: 20,140
Posted By eightTfourTA

Re: Volusia County Florida!

I just sent in for one of those STS boxes myself. Saw sequential signals on a mid-60's T-bird once, been wanting them ever since.
Are any of you guys selling stuff in the Turkey Rod swapmeet? ...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
11-25-2008, 11:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 804
Posted By eightTfourTA

Re: RARE REAR SPEAKER OPTION PICS NEVER SEEN PLEASE LOOK

Yep, rpo UQ7. There's also an amplifier in the dash, up behind the map pocket. I just sent a guy $40 for a pair of these not too long ago. There was somebody on here looking for the trim plate and...
Forum: Carburetors
11-25-2008, 02:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,110
Posted By eightTfourTA

Re: why is it idiling so high

Check all that stuff, and try this too: Is the choke plate opening as the engine warms up? If that's not opening all the way you'll be stuck on fast idle. That choke wire should have +12 volts on...
Forum: Interior
11-21-2008, 01:28 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 24,423
Posted By eightTfourTA

Re: Odometer not working

Yeah, I think that's your knock sensor plug. Look in your pic, just beyond your thumb there. You'll see the knock sensor in the block.
Forum: Interior
11-20-2008, 03:21 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 24,423
Posted By eightTfourTA

Re: Odometer not working

It almost looks like the type of flange-plug that would be on either the knock sensor or the fan sensor. Did you see what color the wire is leading into it? I couldn't tell from the pic.
Forum: History / Originality
11-20-2008, 11:20 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 9,506
Posted By eightTfourTA

Re: When did you guys first get in to Third Gens?

I never got into my own thirdgen until the year 2000. As a kid I did like to watch the Knight Rider shows, and there were a bunch of people around town who had these cars and it wasn't uncommon to...
Forum: Interior
11-16-2008, 01:30 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 24,423
Posted By eightTfourTA

Re: Odometer not working

Ok i'll try....none of my Firebirds ever gave me that problem, but it has happened on my S10 between three different gauge clusters. All three times I had to press down and tighten those clips that...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
11-16-2008, 12:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,967
Posted By eightTfourTA

Re: 3 stock Delco radios

1982 UN3, 1987 Blazer radio and 1991 Firebird radios all sold.

Adding this one, found in a low-option 1983 Z28 which wasn't even equipped with sail panel 6x9 cutouts. Am/Fm only, 2 channel only...
Forum: South East Region
11-13-2008, 07:09 PM
Replies: 676
Views: 20,140
Posted By eightTfourTA

Re: Volusia County Florida!

Hey Mike, I was over at Deland Pull N Save today, that t/a hood looks like a winner, might be worth your while if you still need one; it would just need the vents reinstalled.
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
11-12-2008, 10:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 847
Posted By eightTfourTA

Re: Extra Firebird/TA interior items, Deltona FL

Only the gauges are still available, and the map pocket.
Forum: South East Region
11-11-2008, 01:01 AM
Replies: 676
Views: 20,140
Posted By eightTfourTA

Re: Volusia County Florida!

I've got one, you want it?

Looks like i'm in the "I need tires" club too, at least front ones; been running one of my directional Kumho's in the wrong direction due to conical wear and a bad tire...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
11-11-2008, 12:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,967
Posted By eightTfourTA

Re: 3 stock Delco radios

bump
Forum: Body
11-08-2008, 08:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 497
Posted By eightTfourTA

Re: 1984 t/a trim?

Looks like someone tacked on a front valence from another 83-84 gfx car, but I don't see any other pieces on there. I can't tell for sure, but it looks like there may be an S/E badge on the sail...
Forum: Members Firebirds
11-07-2008, 12:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 855
Posted By eightTfourTA

Re: Any Third Gens with Hood Birds?

http://www.transamflorida.com/1989TRANSAMSEBANDITII.htm
http://www.transamflorida.com/1989TRANSAMSEBANDITII.htm

Bandit II appearance package had them, courtesy of Choo Choo Customs
Forum: Body
11-06-2008, 11:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 497
Posted By eightTfourTA

Re: 1984 t/a trim?

Hello, welcome. I'm really no expert when it comes to body stuff, but I recently did have to search for parts for my car and learned a little during the time. I'm kind of a junkyard dog when it...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
11-06-2008, 01:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,967
Posted By eightTfourTA

Re: 3 stock Delco radios

This last one was the original from my old 1991 Firebird, model 16129912. It was removed because the right speaker channel died and started making strange noises, and the cassette deck quit too. GONE
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
11-06-2008, 01:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,967
Posted By eightTfourTA

Re: 3 stock Delco radios

This one was from an '87 Blazer, model 16131335. Would probably look right at home in a Camaro or early Firebird. Everything works really good including the cassette deck, there's a few little...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
11-06-2008, 01:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,967
Posted By eightTfourTA

3 stock Delco radios

Located in Deltona, FL. I'm not really a stereo tech, so these units are As-Is. I don't do Paypal, money orders preferred but i'll take a check with time to let it clear.
This first one came out...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
11-06-2008, 01:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 847
Posted By eightTfourTA

Re: Extra Firebird/TA interior items, Deltona FL

bump--i'll take pics of whatever needs to be seen, just ask for them
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
11-06-2008, 01:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 775
Posted By eightTfourTA

Re: 3 Firebird/TA parts in Deltona FL-make offer

PM's sent--Jollyroger I messed up and sent a PM thinking you were Bradley so just ignore some of that, things are a little :crazy: right now
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