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Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-20-2022, 03:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,106
Posted By Crusader

Re: Whereby Mountain Man rebuilds a steering column

This guide is priceless, great tips like using grease to keep the plastic slider switch in place. Just finished with the whole job and could have saved some frustration by reading this closer before...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-03-2022, 05:14 PM
Replies: 1,905
Views: 334,815
Posted By Crusader

Re: What ever happened to QwkTrip's car anyway?

I have a junk yard hatch motor housing, no motor and the latch part is tack welded in place. The remote trunk release works great, with no motor or gears to worry about, may have to shut it with some...
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
01-18-2021, 11:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,033
Posted By Crusader

Re: Bought my first car! 1989 Firebird Formula

Couldn't agree more! Nice find and welcome. Black 5-speed Formula's are what dreams are made of! :burnout:
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-08-2020, 01:01 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,320
Posted By Crusader

Re: The real "13th Month" 2020 COTM Event Thread

This is my 88 Formula (Story and more photos below).

https://live.staticflickr.com/7862/45987680465_55acfbc3e9_z.jpg

This is the 4th Firebird I’ve owned (3rd Thirdgen, 2nd 88 and 1st Formula)....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-16-2020, 01:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 473
Posted By Crusader

Re: Starter/Starting issues where to go next - loud chatter

Thanks for the feedback. An update today, went to move the car off the stands/ramps Saturday and it started up no problems, no chatter at all. Turned it off and started it a couple more times -...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-11-2020, 10:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 473
Posted By Crusader

Re: Starter/Starting issues where to go next - loud chatter

Thanks for the information. Flywheel teeth looked great both times I had the starter off. I don't have the time or tools to make my own cables, so hopefully the AC Delco branded cables from Rock Auto...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-10-2020, 12:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 473
Posted By Crusader

Starter/Starting issues where to go next - loud chatter

Ok, so for the whole back story: Out of the blue the car decided not to start while I was dropping stuff off at my parent's house. Started no problem earlier in the day and when I went to crank it...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
01-20-2020, 05:49 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 520
Posted By Crusader

Ultra Power 4900 Hatch Struts

Ultra Power 4900 rear hatch struts. They are designed for the Trans Am/Formula wrap around spoiler and have plenty of holding strength. Less than a year old, took them off for a pair of AC DELCO...
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
11-11-2019, 03:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 815
Posted By Crusader

Re: parts for sale

Sent you a PM.
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
07-08-2019, 12:34 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 596
Posted By Crusader

[SOLD] Firebird Tape deck wtih Equalizers

Radio is sold.
Forum: Body
05-17-2019, 10:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,034
Posted By Crusader

Re: Shipping an F Body

I purchased my Formula from out of state and it was shipped on an open carrier from Virginia to Washington state with no issues. Expect the car to be filthy dirty upon arrival if it is going any...
Forum: Electronics
05-10-2019, 10:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 498
Posted By Crusader

Re: Hatch motor dead, replaced parts still no go - short or switch?

Thanks for the info, if I get around to messing with the power motor I will check into that. A little update, I had another frame (junk yard pull my father in law grabbed for me) that was missing the...
Forum: History / Originality
05-09-2019, 10:53 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 6,025
Posted By Crusader

Re: 91 Formula WS6 T5

My old 88 GTA was an LB9/A4 3.27 rear car (A4 didn't last, I swapped it for a T5).
Forum: Electronics
04-24-2019, 05:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 498
Posted By Crusader

Hatch motor dead, replaced parts still no go - short or switch?

I've been trying to fix the hatch motor for over a month. When I got the car, the motor worked, but started showing issues. Got to the point where it would just run and run and never move. Order new...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
03-30-2019, 12:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,401
Posted By Crusader

Re: 91 firebird 495hp 510tq

Food for thought for what it's worth for someone who has been there. If you're not hurting for the cash and don't have to sell the car before/when you get married - I would keep the car, especially...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
03-19-2019, 10:30 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,866
Posted By Crusader

Re: Parting out 1989 Firebird. Super clean car

Hatch motor there/functional? I just put a gear and guides in my hatch assembly and the motor stopped coming back on after putting everything back together.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
02-27-2019, 11:23 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 9,648
Posted By Crusader

Re: NC aftermarket suspension stuff.

Just an FYI, the TDS steering brace sells for $55 new and is still less than $70 with shipping. Might have better luck unloading at a lower price.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-26-2019, 01:17 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,892
Posted By Crusader

Re: March 2019 COTM **Voting Thread**

Sweet, that sounds awesome. What part of the state are you in? Up here in Skagit County the snow melted and its been pretty dry since.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-24-2019, 01:12 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,892
Posted By Crusader

Re: March 2019 COTM **Voting Thread**

Totally should have been a requirement. Is there a video of Linson's Blackheart exhaust anywhere on TGO by chance? The cars that don't win this month hopefully get a second chance later in the year,...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-13-2019, 12:45 AM
Replies: 576
Views: 84,446
Posted By Crusader

Re: All Members One Pic ONLY!

My new 88 Formula, looked for about a year to find it. Bought sight unseen and shipped from Virginia to Washington. No show queen yet, but a total blast to drive:
...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-13-2019, 12:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,037
Posted By Crusader

Re: Front sway bar end link sleeve size? Stock vs. Energy suspension different sizes?

Thanks for the feedback guys. I ended up going to Autozone and grabbing a pair of the cheapest Value Craft rubber bushing end links they had in stock (less than $9 for both with tax) and pulled the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-09-2019, 08:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,037
Posted By Crusader

Re: Front sway bar end link sleeve size? Stock vs. Energy suspension different sizes?

The other question, jacking up the front end to take load off of the a arms - installing the Energy Suspension pieces then lowering it back down. Would that work or just damage something / trash the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-09-2019, 05:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,037
Posted By Crusader

Front sway bar end link sleeve size? Stock vs. Energy suspension different sizes?

So I went to install my Energy Suspension sway bar end links on the Formula today and Found the sleeve is a different size than the stock ones. And with the car on the ramps I cannot get the bushings...
Forum: Body
02-02-2019, 12:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 941
Posted By Crusader

Car weights listed on titles

Curious if anyone knows if vehicle weights listed on the title are from actually weighing the car when issuing the title, or if they come up with them another way? The previous title of my Formula...
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
01-31-2019, 12:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 700
Posted By Crusader

Re: Back in the saddle again!

Thanks! It has been a blast to drive for sure. The car sure feels much stronger than my GTA (stock 305/Auto/3.27 converted to 5-speed) did.
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
01-28-2019, 12:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 700
Posted By Crusader

Back in the saddle again!

Well after over a year of looking for another Firebird I am once again the owner of a black 88 - this time a Formula. Factory TPI 5-speed combo with t-tops. I found this one on Craigslist in Virginia...
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
01-22-2018, 11:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,136
Posted By Crusader

Re: To Restomod or Restore to Original

I would say restomod. Unless you plan on letting it sit in a garage hoping to someday sell it for a big windfall if the value jumps, the cars were meant to be driven IMO. Might as well give it the...
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
03-02-2007, 06:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 615
Posted By Crusader

Locked. If you guys would rather me delete this...

Locked. If you guys would rather me delete this let me know.
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
06-24-2004, 09:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 652
Posted By Crusader

Re: thank you all

Should hang out in the main forum of our website, thats where the real fun is ;)
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
06-24-2004, 09:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 468
Posted By Crusader

www.cascadecrew.org

www.cascadecrew.org
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
06-18-2004, 11:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 652
Posted By Crusader

Since Mark quoted Tammy, I gather he was taking a...

Since Mark quoted Tammy, I gather he was taking a shot at Dan :p
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
06-01-2004, 02:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 682
Posted By Crusader

Thats cool for NASCAR fans, but I would like to...

Thats cool for NASCAR fans, but I would like to see a 1/4 mile drag strip in Snohomish county.
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
11-30-2003, 03:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 550
Posted By Crusader

I have a headlight assembly I believe it is for...

I have a headlight assembly I believe it is for the passenger side.
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
10-18-2003, 02:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 476
Posted By Crusader

Power went out last night, and again tonight. ...

Power went out last night, and again tonight. Just recently came back on. Whatever died last night must have died again tonight since the same section of town (pretty much all of south Mt. Vernon)...
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
09-22-2003, 02:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 577
Posted By Crusader

It did in April of 02 when I posted that :p try...

It did in April of 02 when I posted that :p try 4.5.100.4/vids/ and see how many I kept on the server :p
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
08-25-2003, 01:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,085
Posted By Crusader

I've thought about it, its probably time to just...

I've thought about it, its probably time to just go through with it and start fresh. Would be nice to have a little more feedback though, didn't even get 10 replies to the poll on the site. :shrug:
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
08-25-2003, 10:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,085
Posted By Crusader

Here we go again :mad: 4.5.100.4

Here we go again :mad:

4.5.100.4
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
08-21-2003, 10:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,085
Posted By Crusader

Ugh... Back to the old server and have to try...

Ugh... Back to the old server and have to try another day for the new one....
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
08-21-2003, 09:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,085
Posted By Crusader

never mind, back to the old server

never mind, back to the old server
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
08-17-2003, 01:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,085
Posted By Crusader

Crew Site IP server changes etc...

Well, the server IP changed while I was over the mountains on vacation...

New address is http://4.5.100.4/phpBBCC/index.php

Anyway, I'm working on re-aranging my network and moving the server...
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
07-29-2003, 03:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 423
Posted By Crusader

How long are you going to be here?

How long are you going to be here?
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
07-17-2003, 06:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 495
Posted By Crusader

Check your PM's dude. I have a complete Posi...

Check your PM's dude. I have a complete Posi rear if your interested (as well as tons of other parts off an 86 Trans Am)
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
07-14-2003, 11:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 654
Posted By Crusader

Thanks for the kind words guys. :) I think...

Thanks for the kind words guys. :)

I think we should be able to find hosting for 10-20 a month to fit all we will need. Which, isn't bad if we can get 10 member's to donate $1-2 a month Add to...
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
07-11-2003, 11:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 654
Posted By Crusader

John, Shawn (Wolfman) offered up a 400 MHz...

John,

Shawn (Wolfman) offered up a 400 MHz board/chip for the new crew server and I have a spare HD and 544 MB of spare ram. So next month we'll be getting an upgraded server that will be...
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
07-11-2003, 10:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 654
Posted By Crusader

I know, I know, its about time...

The crew site is backonline. New IP for the first time in quite a while but its back online.

http://4.5.101.90/phpBBCC/index.php

It will be a bit before all the bugs in the DNS are all worked...
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
07-09-2003, 04:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 460
Posted By Crusader

FYI there is a grand total of 0 IP's either...

FYI there is a grand total of 0 IP's either banned through the forum software, or blocked through the server configuration.
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
07-09-2003, 11:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 460
Posted By Crusader

I wish that was it.... Ding ding...

I wish that was it....



Ding ding ding! That or a hardware issue... But all my networking hardware is online and appears to be working, but I can't get an IP for any of my machines.... Even...
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
07-08-2003, 01:09 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 2,803
Posted By Crusader

Well, from my stand point looks like you should...

Well, from my stand point looks like you should put yourself in that group. Seem's you've been exploding quite a bit in this thread, people are trying to show some facts and you come off with the...
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
07-04-2003, 01:55 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 2,803
Posted By Crusader

:I'm with stupid: Here's my best run in the...

:I'm with stupid:

Here's my best run in the 95 :eek:

Tire Radius = 12.75
RPM = 5800
Rear End Ratio = 3.42
Trans gear = .74
MPH = 173.92862787599628
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
06-16-2003, 02:10 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,849
Posted By Crusader

Hmm lets break this one down... me!= - to...

Hmm lets break this one down...

me!= - to spell this one out, would be to say "me does not equal" or "Me not equal to"

next half:

not ******* - self explanitory...

so put them together::...
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