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Forum: TPI
06-25-2013, 06:09 PM
Replies: 825
Views: 138,993
Posted By Andre#4

Re: Fuel Pump Issues regarding heat???

This post is long. Basic info provided prior to the dotted line. Details follow.



1. I am gonna move the regulator off the motor, sending the return fuel home before it gets too hot.
2. I...
Forum: Car Audio
01-27-2013, 06:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,500
Posted By Andre#4

Re: Where to ground my amp???

I grounded mine on an existing ground screw just under the trunk latch mechanism. You need to take out 2 phillips screws on top of the trunk latch trim panel, and about 3 or 4 big plastic screws...
Forum: Car Audio
01-27-2013, 06:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,089
Posted By Andre#4

Re: Where to put Amp?

I put mine in the rear glove box in the trunk. I did not want anything visible or taking up trunk space. It is a Alpine PDX-V9, which is 100x4 plus another 500x1, I think. It is particularly nice...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
03-20-2012, 02:09 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,585
Posted By Andre#4

1987 GTA 350 T-TOP!! (CANADIAN ONLY RARE)

the 350 and t-top wasn't available in the usa in gta's in 87,88,90,91,92.

Here is a 1987 GTA factory 350, factory t-tops.
Proof of authenticity:
The # "8" is in the 8th digit of the VIN,...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
12-18-2011, 02:24 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 420
Posted By Andre#4

TTA spark plug wires NOS condition $250

These wires are from a car with 8,000 original miles. They show no signs of use whatsever. They still have the white powdery look that new wires have.

They have the "20th Anniversary Trans Am "...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
12-18-2011, 02:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 514
Posted By Andre#4

GTA steering wheel, NOS condition $250

I have a perfect original GTA wheel, from an 89. The car it came out of had 4,000 original miles, and the wheel shows no flaws or problems. It was from a perfect, new Turbo ta that spent every day...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
12-18-2011, 02:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 581
Posted By Andre#4

Digital Dash, MINT complete with garnish surround moldings $80

Digital Dash, MINT complete with garnish surround moldings $80

This dash has non of the usuall smudges and surface scratches on the screens like most of them do. It looks brand new. From a GTA...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
12-18-2011, 02:00 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 583
Posted By Andre#4

Re: NOS GTA, TTA parts cheap including TTA owners kit $480

Price reduced, pix link added with lots of pics. This must be gone today, make me an offer.

the owners kits sell for as much as $1300 recently
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
12-18-2011, 01:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,431
Posted By Andre#4

Re: 4 new gold GTA wheels $350 (my loss)

Located in eastern PA. I still have the boxes they came in. They ship 2 to a box.

Note, these don't show any flaws in them. Not from manufacturing, or from use. (they only have 100 miles on...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
12-18-2011, 01:48 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 6,074
Posted By Andre#4

Re: Ronal R15s with Caps, Keys and Tires

Ronals are made in germany, classic industries repops made in china. IF you don't know the significance of that, god help you.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
12-18-2011, 01:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 489
Posted By Andre#4

Re: NOS tta gta and trans am parts cheap

I am changing prices on this stuff
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
12-18-2011, 01:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 798
Posted By Andre#4

Re: 4 new gold GTA wheels $350 (from classic industries)

Does anyone want this set of wheels for $300?
Forum: Convertibles
12-18-2011, 01:36 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 32,026
Posted By Andre#4

Re: Pics and Stories of Rare Converts

Emmerson Fittipaldi still has his TTA that he got from the race. He also bought another one for himself, so he could have one in each country that he lives in. He has some 17" Fittipaldi wheels on...
Forum: Convertibles
12-17-2011, 06:28 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 32,026
Posted By Andre#4

Re: Pics and Stories of Rare Converts

I like that LT camaro. That was a nice pattern they had for the leather seats. I always wondered why any camaros could have beautiful deluxe leather interiors, even if they were RS, or 1LE, or...
Forum: Convertibles
12-17-2011, 04:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,840
Posted By Andre#4

Re: 1989 Firebird convertible spoiler

that is not for an 89 firebird. it could be for a 91-92 firebird, or it could be for camaro.

89 firebird spoiler won't have a cutout for a light in the middle.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
12-17-2011, 02:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 798
Posted By Andre#4

4 new gold GTA wheels $350 (from classic industries)

1 Set of 4 Gold GTA wheels from Classic Industries. 2 fronts 2 rears. Bought around 2008. I had new tires put on, and drove the car 100 miles only. Then stored in storage unit. (my car has only...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
12-17-2011, 02:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,431
Posted By Andre#4

4 new gold GTA wheels $350 (my loss)

1 Set of 4 Gold GTA wheels from Classic Industries. 2 fronts 2 rears. Bought around 2008. I had new tires put on, and drove the car 100 miles only. Then stored in storage unit. (my car has only...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
12-16-2011, 07:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 583
Posted By Andre#4

NOS GTA, TTA parts cheap including TTA owners kit $480

PRICE REDUCED

I am offering my TTA owners kit for $450 (was $500) it is complete. This is only good for one week. Next week I won't need money anymore, and it won't be for sale.
...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
12-16-2011, 07:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,281
Posted By Andre#4

NOS GTA, TTA parts cheap including NOS GTA steering wheel $300, TTA owners kit $480

I am offering my TTA owners kit for $450 (was $500) it is complete. This is only good for one week. Next week I won't need money anymore, and it won't be for sale.

LOTS OF...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
12-16-2011, 07:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 489
Posted By Andre#4

NOS tta gta and trans am parts cheap

NOS TTA cam sensor $90 (was $150) [cost$300!!]
NOS 30lb fuel injectors $60(was $100) for 8 of them [cost me $250]


These items fit GTA, trans am, TTA and firebirds and some camaros. Ask me about...
Forum: History / Originality
12-16-2011, 05:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 711
Posted By Andre#4

Re: Any value in these?

Was the delco name just badge engineering on a regular bilstein shock, or did delco have some special specs for the delco/bilstein? (I remember when Honda put their name on an Isuzu, and dodge on...
Forum: History / Originality
12-15-2011, 06:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,152
Posted By Andre#4

Found my first ever pics of the very rare 1987 trans am partial leather interior.

I had never seen this before. Does anyone else have this, who could post pics? particularly of the other 2 colors, camel and black? I think this might have been one year only. 1986 would have...
Forum: History / Originality
12-15-2011, 05:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 637
Posted By Andre#4

Did they make any 15th anniversary Trans Am hardtops?

I just now found out that they made daytona trans am hardtops. I have always liket that car, but avoided it because of t tops. Now I can start looking for a hardtop one. But I also like 15th...
Forum: History / Originality
12-15-2011, 04:55 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 17,162
Posted By Andre#4

Re: Why an aluminum driveshaft?

What do tta people do when they want aluminum or carbon fibre? Buy custom, or shorten/lengthen JG1? I would like to try aluminum or carbon in my tta.
Forum: History / Originality
12-14-2011, 11:24 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,096
Posted By Andre#4

Re: GM Restoration Parts. Time to speak up!

Delorean has horn on end of turn signal stalk. It's a european thing. Ford has european operations. maybe they used some euro parts. I don't know why they do that.


As for matching dyes,...
Forum: History / Originality
12-14-2011, 11:07 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,086
Posted By Andre#4

Re: Third tank and averaging 17.47mpg

I often wonder what fuel mileage advantage you gain by a lower gear ratio. sure the engine is going slower, but you are still pushing the same car. I used to try driving in 3rd gear instead of...
Forum: History / Originality
12-14-2011, 10:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 17,162
Posted By Andre#4

Re: Why an aluminum driveshaft?

This is on a tta, a carbon fiber driveshaft???

TTA's have the steel shafts. Are they interchangeable with regular third gen drive shafts, even though they have 2004r instead of 700r4?

I have...
Forum: History / Originality
12-14-2011, 10:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 788
Posted By Andre#4

Re: did they ever make black GTA's with red interiors?

thank you jt.

I have seen black formula with red interior, and was definately original car. (had 10,000 or less miles, and one owner. It was particularly neat because the formulas had colored...
Forum: History / Originality
12-14-2011, 10:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,675
Posted By Andre#4

Re: Tan/beechwood plastic interior color shades?

1992 was a one year only color. you have to use 1992 stuff. Nothing else will match. Take it from me I am an expert on this. You can dye it, but you must order the proper dye for 1992, which is...
Forum: History / Originality
12-14-2011, 09:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 788
Posted By Andre#4

did they ever make black GTA's with red interiors?

My main question is: Did they ever make black GTA's with red interiors?

Has anyone ever seen GTA with a red interior, without a flame red paintjob?

I am also trying to figure out the...
Forum: History / Originality
12-14-2011, 09:06 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,687
Posted By Andre#4

Re: 1991 1LE Z28 for $8000??

I wouldn't poopoo the 1le until you have driven a good one yourself. Having owned about 17 or so of these cars, most of them new, I can say that there is nothing that drives like a 1le with a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-17-2011, 10:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,052
Posted By Andre#4

Re: timing prob? manifolds red hot, complete loss of power

thank you guys this is very helpful. It is not the catalytic converter, or the position of the distributor.

Apparently the computer is retarding timing to the point of respiratory failure and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-16-2011, 02:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,052
Posted By Andre#4

Re: timing prob? manifolds red hot, complete loss of power

It's not the position of the distributor. We checked on that after this happened. After the car cooled off, it was back to normal. It was tight and it had the correct timing at idle with the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-15-2011, 05:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,052
Posted By Andre#4

timing prob? manifolds red hot, complete loss of power

I buddy of mine has a 1992 z28 5.0tpi 5 speed. He recently took car out of storage. I drove it around to check it out for him, and it ran great until 10 minutes into the trip. Then it lost power...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
08-15-2011, 01:02 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 13,689
Posted By Andre#4

Re: Floor Jack Recommendations?

Just be aware that for several years now, Sears has been selling chinese crap. They have to do this to stay in business. Crap is the american way.

Also, recently, they started using the...
Forum: Body
08-15-2011, 12:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,189
Posted By Andre#4

Re: Wheelbase and track changes, how to incorporate into the body?

I should have expected to get flamed with this idea. Just to try to preempt some of it, I want to say that these photos were made with photo shop. No GTA's were harmed in the making of these...
Forum: Body
08-15-2011, 11:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,189
Posted By Andre#4

Re: Wheelbase and track changes, how to incorporate into the body?

I bought it for the good looks. Now I want to add livability. If you know of a car with the same looks as a gta, without squeaks and rattles, I'll buy that. Plenty of people are retrofitting old...
Forum: Body
08-15-2011, 11:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,189
Posted By Andre#4

Re: Wheelbase and track changes, how to incorporate into the body?

Here is one method of widening the track 6". I simply extended the fenders outward. I like this idea. I am not sure if I would have the whole body extended, or just the front and rear fenders.
...
Forum: Body
08-15-2011, 11:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,189
Posted By Andre#4

Wheelbase and track changes, how to incorporate into the body?

Dear Thirdgenisti,

For your consideration, I have some pictures of ideas for how to incorporate a 3" increase in wheelbase, and a 6" increase in wheel track, These changes are necessary because I...
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
07-22-2011, 12:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 466
Posted By Andre#4

Re: Wanted: N.O.S. Trans Am GTA style wheel, front, any color. 1 wheel or a set

what do you mean when you say that they are stamped?

In what condition are the front wheels?
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
07-19-2011, 03:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,088
Posted By Andre#4

Re: New 85-90 TA/GTA bumper covers available again!!!

Did they try to buy from the above source?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
07-19-2011, 03:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 524
Posted By Andre#4

Wanted: N.O.S. Trans Am GTA style wheel, front, any color. 1 wheel or set

Wanted: N.O.S. Trans Am GTA style wheel, front, any color. I'll buy 1 wheel or set of wheels


I will buy any color wheel. It must be NOS, or absolutely perfect original.

I don't want...
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
07-19-2011, 03:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 466
Posted By Andre#4

Wanted: N.O.S. Trans Am GTA style wheel, front, any color. 1 wheel or a set

Wanted: N.O.S. Trans Am GTA style wheel, front, any color. I'll buy 1 wheel or set of wheels


I will buy any color wheel. It must be NOS, or absolutely perfect original.

I don't want...
Forum: Body
07-06-2011, 06:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 677
Posted By Andre#4

New 85-90 TA/GTA bumper covers available again cheap!!!

New 85-90 TA/GTA bumper covers available again!!! These have been unavailable for at least the last 12 years or so. The last gm ones sold out about 1998 and then the aftermarket people also...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
07-06-2011, 06:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,088
Posted By Andre#4

New 85-90 TA/GTA bumper covers available again!!!

New 85-90 TA/GTA bumper covers available again!!! These have been unavailable for at least the last 12 years or so. The last gm ones sold out about 1998 and then the aftermarket people also stopped...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
05-21-2011, 05:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,781
Posted By Andre#4

Re: 1991 Formula 1LE red, 5 speed, 13k miles, as new, owned 18 years

Firehawks cost $50k minimum unless you get lucky and buy from a used Isuzu dealer who just took one in trade for a v-6 grand vitara. Besides that example which happened a couple years ago, I can't...
Forum: History / Originality
05-13-2011, 11:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,243
Posted By Andre#4

Camaro uq4 bose speakers

Does anyone know what these speakers look like, and what radio they go with?

Have a picture of one? Or a part #?

All I know is they add 13 lbs of weight to the car over the regular speakers....
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
05-12-2011, 05:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,781
Posted By Andre#4

Re: 1991 Formula 1LE red, 5 speed, 13k miles, as new, owned 18 years

About the pictures of the 1991 formula 1le


The car is in Florida, in our house down there.

I am in Pennsylvania right now. I will notify the board when I am going to Florida. I will send...
Forum: Convertibles
04-23-2011, 12:10 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,898
Posted By Andre#4

Re: 87 vert 6th digit is a 2 ?

I think the last "factory based" gm convertible was made in 1976. After that, they were coachbuilt conversions. Either sanctioned by gm or not.

It is not always true that it is worth less...
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