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Old 03-30-2007, 03:56 PM
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Sold my '96 Formula, on the hunt for a 3rd gen

I just sold it this morning. I had it for a month and decided to sell it. I know it's an Fbody and it's got more power than a TPI, but it's just not the same as a 3rd gen. I couldn't hang my arm out the window w/o the weather strip digging into my arm as well as the higher door line. The dash and everything is bigger in the 4th gen. I miss the 4 gauge pods of the 3rd gens and looking out and seeing that long hood. So with that said, I'm on the hunt for another Thirdgen.
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Re: Sold my '96 Formula, on the hunt for a 3rd gen

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I just sold it this morning ... it's just not the same as a 3rd gen.
Yeah, I know what you mean. 3rd Gens have a special, more primative personality that gets ya right around the kidney belt area! The design is more sleek and aggressive too.

BTW, I sent you a PM on the motor mounts, I'd still like to buy them.
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http://phoenix.craigslist.org/car/303428938.html

figured i would throw this up i was just browsin around and seen it, its just a rs but it has decent wheels and the price is damn good... looks like a builder to me
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I'll be selling my Iroc after I recover from surgery enough to put a check valve in the gas tank. $5500
Old 04-01-2007, 06:22 PM
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Yeah, I know what you mean. 3rd Gens have a special, more primative personality that gets ya right around the kidney belt area! The design is more sleek and aggressive too.

BTW, I sent you a PM on the motor mounts, I'd still like to buy them.
Sorry, Ed. I threw them away a long time ago. I thought I still had them. I was wrong.

And I decided to keep the Formula for 1 reason only. My long time GF went crazy and moved out. Which forces me to live on my own.

But my truck is for sale if anyone is interested in a near mint, low mileage 1997 (88-98 generation) C/k Silverado on 22s.
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Re: Sold my '96 Formula, on the hunt for a 3rd gen

Wow i cant believe you sold the formy.. And now your going to sell your other baby too.. sorry to hear it bro. I never even got to come over and see the car Well ill keep a eye out for a 3rd gen bird for ya, what year ranges you looking to get? And you want a auto or man? Ill prob try and find ya a bird like my old one hehe
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Hey Matt, no need to worry. The post above yours says it all. I get to keep it.

You going to the dyno day?

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i will try to make it for dyno day, i just had my car dynoed so i wont be doing any pulls though.. since i havent done any mods yet since then.
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Re: Sold my '96 Formula, on the hunt for a 3rd gen

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I am selling my 1982 trans am. it has a L-98 with TBI, 5 speed, 373 disc rear. 5 speed was rebuilt about 3,000 miles ago. Car is black/gold with tan leather and in nice condition. Paint is in very good condition and car has no dents at all and absolutely no rust it has always been a california car. Nothing on the car is "ghetto like" just stock looking inside and out. Car was originally a LG-4/automatic

By saying TBI this is not a crossfire car, I did a complete 1990 electronics upgrade on the car is all. Shortblock is a 1990 corvette motor with 1989 083 f-body heads (for smog reasons) Transmision is a 1987 T-5 with new gear set and synchros and works perfectly have rebuild reciept it was done by a place called transmissions plus.

Everything but the A/C works on the car however every possible thing is there for it to work but needs seals and recharge. the system did blow cold when it was in the 90 firebird I bought.

Car also has functional "VATS", 140mph electronic cluster, power windows, tilt, cruise, intirmittant wipers, power steering with factory cooler, Air bag can be added easily, it is governed to right about 108mph, had a complete 1984 4 wheel disc brake upgrade. fuctional cowl induction, Hydraulic clutch, NO cooling issues, excellent weaterstripping (needs main door seals installed though but I have them) it does have the upper level interior with PMD seats. Car drives very nice but handling wise it sucks just a base 82 level suspension car. And the car IS NOT a T-Top.

I'm asking 3,500.00 for the car and will throw in a header system.


Car could use a custom ecm chip & 350 injectors but does run very strong the way it is & can be driven anywhere. Would be interested in a trade Like a 4 cylinder mustang LX or a minivan.

heres a picture of it.
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Re: Sold my '96 Formula, on the hunt for a 3rd gen

Jproz, thanks but a few posts above yours sums it all up.
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Re: Sold my '96 Formula, on the hunt for a 3rd gen

I have a 1984 z28 camaro 5.0 H.O. for sale. RED W/ T-TOPS. 5 speed, runs strong , does need some tlc. if you are interested and would like to see pics and more info. please email me at tomycherie@msn.com
$1100.00 b/o or trade for an economy car thats good on gas!! Thanks, Cheri
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