Hi everybody! I`m a very big fan of f-bodies, but it is very hard to find that kind of cars in my country. And it is impossible to find parts for that cars. I found that Formula in a very-very-very bad shape and then started to restoring it. Now it is not finished yet, i`m waiting for some parts from USA (yes, yes... I have to wait for 2-3 months... or I should pay for $200-400 for shipping if i want to get parts quickly). Well, here it is...

 

Wow. Now that's love for f-bodies. You're the man.

Your patience is incredible, and it's paying off! She looks great, keep up the good work.

-G

 

lookin good, keep up the dedication!

 

Looks good. Interesting shade of orange; I like it.

Is this our first Russian F-body member? I know we have other European guys around here, but this is the first Russian dude I've seen. Welcome!

 

Very nice! Love the color! I bet you get the looks driving down the road in that beauty! I love to hear about F-body fans across the pond..

Is that red 4th gen yours too?

What part are you looking for? Maybe I could help ya!

Keep up the nice work!

 

Nice work.

 

seriously it is i dont think i could wait 2-3 months for parts and stuff like that.. anyways nice job

 

welcome to the board!
NICE CAR! i want to hear the hole story about your car! please tell us everything about it! how did you find her? was it sent there new?

 

Welcome to ThirdGen.org!

 

Welcome!

I've not seen many cars in that color...it looks awesome! It'll be a great reward to see that thing all fixed up.

 

Great looking car! I admire your dedication as well!! Keep it up!

 

First of all, I`m sorry for my english
Well, I dont Know whole story of this car because I found it in last summer. Where she was before - i dont know. But ofcourse in Russia she arrived not new. Because in 1989 (this car made in this year) our country was closed to foreign cars (well, you know... USSR, iron curtain, etc). I think she arrived in Russia in first half of the 90s. Because in that time there no custom in my Russia. You could buy enything in foreign contries, ship it to Russia and use it. No paymenst to custom. Now, we have to pay very high payments on custom for cars vith big engines. For example, now for that Formula with 305 engine I have to pay $22000 on custom if I would like to buy that car in other country.
When I found it last summer it was after car accident - front right fender, bumper adh hood was in terrible condition, engine was "hand-made" because previous owners couldnt byu original parts in USA and use suitable parts from rissian cars (russian cars is a realy BAD BAD cars) or made some parts by itself. Water pump was almoust dead, radiator was very bad too, there is no right headlight and many other things. I dont know english very well to describe all bad things that was in that car. I bought it for $4000. Yes, it is a very good price for that kind of cars in Russia, because it is realy small number of that cars in russia. For example, all stock 2.8 firebird-91 in good condition wold be sold for about $8000. Easy.
My friends tells me that I am crazy to buy american car in Russia - 99% foreign cars in russia are japanes or europeans wits small engines, but they dont understand me - I LOVE that cars!
It was very hard to buy parts in USA because there is no PayPal, money orders etc in Russia. I use Western union. Another thing - shipping. I couldnt buy new fender or hood because it will be costs for me about $300 for each big thing to ship it to Russia.
Now car isn`t finished. I need new fuel injectors waterstripping, hoses and other small things that I dont offered in the beginning. I dont know what to do with fender wells. It is very big to buy it in USA, but in russia I couldn`t find it Also I need A/C. I dont touch tranny yet - it will be many surprises i think when I start to repair it. Inerior dont repaired too...
That 4gen is mine too. It is 1993, 3.4 liter. I said - I LOVE AMERICAN CARS!!! It is the best cars in the world!!! Realy.
Thanks for everybody!

 

So glad to here it. American Cars are the best in the world.

 

Very pretty color of orange. Glad to see that the love for F-bodies is world wide. Which fender is it that you need?

 

that has got to be one of the best f-bodis that ive seen in a long time. If you dont have a girlfriend or a wife youll definitly get one now.

 

Hello neighbour
Good to see that thirdgens exist in Russia, who would've thought

Anyways, for parts have you tried looking at your neighbouring countries like Norway, Sweden or Finland? Lots of thirdgens and basic parts like most body panels (at least earlier than 91-92s), engine and maintenance parts is pretty easy to find here. They may cost a bit more than in the US, but at least shipping won't take as long and be as expensive. Heck, if you're close enough you should be able to run across the border (or maybe not ) ?

Some places to check out:
Phoenix US Cars email: post@phoenixuscars.no
Amerikanske Bildeler
US Car Parts AB email: info@uscarparts.nu
Camaroskroten email: camaroskroten@swipnet.se



Ken

 

lol

One thing foreign cars will never have on our pony cars.

People from everywhere want them.

I hope u get the ride finished so u can go smoke some Trabants lol

later
Jeremy

 

Wow...that is dedication man!
I think as fellow thirdgenners, we should get together and help our fellow brother out. Since parts are so hard to come buy, and so expensive to ship, I think we should give him parts that we don't need so he can trully finish his ride!

I mean ****...I'll be the first to admit that I have some thirdgen parts layin around the garage that I don't need and I would rather give them away free rather than sell them just to see this guy's car finished.
Thanks,
Tommy

 

Wow, I havent heard about a trabant for a long time LOL! MY daddy had a trabant when we lived in Belgrade Yugoslavia. Thats where I saw my first Firebird (third gen). I loved them since than, and when I moved to the states 8 years ago I hunted and I bought me a PRO/AM none the less, and its now in the converting process to be a Knight Rider.
I can vouch right now for a lot of european people that they love American cars. They are sick of little engine, compacts. In Yugoslavia the youth really hates the imports. They say that Americans make cars with engines in mind, and Japanese make cars with computers and tuning in mind. Like we are good at making real engines, and since Japanese can't do that, they do what they are best with and doodle with the computers and "small" displacement. Its funny how we are soo used to our cars that our youth is brainwashed with imports, and fast and furious movies. This is ones European opinion. LOL. Now that I am American I can proudly say that I love our cars, especially the third gen F-body! Prefferably firebirds, but I am willing to get out of the closet and embrace a camaro or two. (No dirty ideas here, my left ear is pierced).

My RUssian friend, one thing that you got going for you is the color and the condition that the paint is in. Now, listen to the Scandinavian dudes and order some parts from them.
Can you post a picture of the engine for us too see!

When you come down here to visit let me know, and we will hit up some vodka shots.
Man I miss those days.

laters.

 

Wondering what the TRABANT is check this page! Quite facinating IMO.

Trabant History

 

I know everyone's saying this, but it really is great to hear from you. It's awesome that you've grown quite knowledgeable about your thirdgen too, even though most of the other cars around you are drastically different from that V8 you got there.

As you've probably already noticed, you're in great hands on this website. Any question you'll ever have'll be answered by an insane amount of ridiculously experienced thirdgen owners. Also, through the website it might become easier to find parts for a) cheaper, and b) that fit your payment methods. If you gain the trust of thirdgen.org members, you're all set for whatever projects you wish to complete.

-G

 

You sir, are a role model

 

Lol, I guess one of the reasons I moved to North America from Europe is because of thirdgen availability....

 

looks great, i also love russian psychobilly music

 

Great looking car, and good luck!!!

...and don't worry about your english. Most of us can't even speak another language, so you are doing better than us!!!

 

The reason I was asking about the fender is that I have one from a 1992 Formula that I would be willing to part with. I don't know if it would fit or not, though.

 

lol. Speak for yourself.

Well Crazy Russian welcome to TGO. It really is a great place for help and parts so get to know it well.

It's always nice to see third gens in other countries (though it's weird to think of them as "imports" ). And don't worry about your English, it's better than half of the people's on here anyway.

 

Great story, awesome dedication. Excellent job on the Bird, shes looking good.

 

That really is so cool, and means a lot to me to see other people enjoying the third gen or f-body hobby like myself. All i read and listen to nowadays are people just trash talking third gens from all over and its a real put down because i devote so much of my time to my '92 or my gf's '89. I love third gens anywere and everywere! Keep up the excellent work.

Also im a James Bond movie addict...love them all, cept the new ones

 

Hi again!
Trabant isn`t russian car. But looks like most of our cars
I will be very appreciate for you if you can help me with some small things that you dont need... I will be appreciate for every little thing. I can pay for shipping...
Thanks!
Some fresh pics with my girlfriend and picture of engine. How you can see i hevr to use canister instead of coolant tank because it was broken in accident. Also you can see that there is no A/C and heater core. It was broken too. I will fix it in that summer i think.

 

Очень славно для того чтобы увидеть третье поколение от везения России хорошего с находить части для того чтобы делать им pefect снова понадеяться ваш girlfriend может put up with ваше дорогее хоббио! haha

вывесьте больше изображений угодите!

 

It would be wicked cool if you actually wrote something in fluent Russian that CrazyRussian could understand... But something tells me that translator.com had a little to do with this.

 

This thread makes me all warm and fuzzy inside.

 

I have a coolant overflow reservoir that you can have. What's your shipping address in Russia?

 

You know, if we're going to collect some unused parts sitting around, it would be best to get them all in one spot and then ship them off in one box. Saves on shipping for the guy.

 

Nice work! Great lookin car too. You're an inspiration to us all.

 

Super_Kev hit it in the head, get them all together and ship the parts together to save some shipping costs.

CrazyRussian, what color is your interior? What are the parts that are the most important? There may be some people with the extra parts.

 

353922 Russia, Novorossiysk, Khvorostyanskogo 9-20
Now the color of my interior is black, but it will be red I think. Now most importand parts for me are fuel injectors and MAF-sensor and all waterstripping. Could somebody help me to buy these items? I can tranfer the money.

 

I have some firebird interior parts. I will trade you parts for RUSSIAN PSYCHOBILLY CD'S bands like MEANTRAITORS AND MOSCOW MANIACS and MAD MONGOLS... deal ?

 

Do you actually know if any of your fuel injectors are bad? Have you tested them?

Would you like to have a set of used fuel injectors? I have a set that you can have. They can be cleaned and then reused... Or do you just want to buy some new injectors?

 

OK! I write you a private message when found that music
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I want to by set of new injectors, but I can`t do it by myself because internet-shops in USA dont ships to Russia

 

Awesome! You see many of 3rd gens/domestics over there?

Again awesome car! Welcome to this site.

 

Glad to have you here! Your car looks excellent and the color is very nice! You've come to the right place for help my friend..

 

tear i love this thread. nice car looks pretty good for a project car.

 

Most of us here buy Ford fuel injectors for our cars, they do fit in a Chevy, and are the best quality injectors for the money. A stock 305 uses 19 lb/hr. injectors.

Take a look at these:

Injectors: Hawks Third Gen Parts-82-02 Camaro and Firebird Parts - Fuel Injectors

Weatherstrip: http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/weatherstripping

MAF Sensor: http://tpiparts.net/inc/sdetail/865

 

Wow, welcome to TGO CrazyRussian!

Did you get you're name idea from CrazyHawaiian?

Maybe I should get a new screen name as CrazyVin?

I would be nuts in a world of "pregnant rollerskate" vehicles like the Trabant.

Keep up the pride!

... and the Russian girlfriend pics

 

You can try eBay and look for a 19lbs SVO injector from Ford. This will be the cheaper than a set of Rochester (stock) GM flow matched, plus eBay will ship to Russia...I think.

 

Dammmm
nice ride
makes you realize how love'd american muscle cars are.....

I almost feel like giving him some parts
but.... i don't know if i have anything he needs

let me know

how much is gas there?
is it crazy like in England and other countries?

do you have race tracks near you?

are there alot of import racer type cars there?

i would gather it's rare to see an american muscle car there

whatta do with all the snow there? garage it?

cool to see ya having a model there too

 

Man, that is dedication indeed. I would love to help you out crazy russian, but I myself am only a 15 year old kid with no money, I don't have a ton of spare parts either, if I did though, I'd definitely be more then willing too.

Really nice 3rd gen though, and that is one unique color indeed. Really cool to see american muscle in other countries, must be rare over there.

 

Nice looking car and welcome to the site. Very cool to see people in other countries getting on the F-bod bandwagon. The car looks pretty sweet. Is that paint like a colorshift paint with metalflake in it? Looks good. Keep up the good work. Cute girlfriend too BTW.