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Old Nov 18, 2006 | 10:05 AM
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Car: 1987 Firebird Formula
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Some pics of my new ride

89 Firebird, v6 5 speed, power locks, windows, and all that good stuff.







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Old Nov 18, 2006 | 10:13 AM
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Looks like a pretty clean car, what are your plans with it?
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Old Nov 18, 2006 | 10:15 AM
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Car: 1987 Firebird Formula
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Well, there's some rust on the right 1/4 that has pretty much taken off a part of the lip, nothing too serious, but better to fix it now, then when it takes over the entire panel.. And the left door handle needs to be changed..

Oh yea, was the graphics package like the one I have a special option, or did it come on all the firebirds?
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Old Nov 18, 2006 | 10:46 AM
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From: Acworth/Marietta, GA
Car: 88 IROC
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: Pro 5.0 shifted T56
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt 3.73 posi
very nice. reminds me of my old bird. same thing, only it was a 90 v6 t-top. ahh the memories of that car.....



might i suggest a GTA spoiler and hood? also, iroc rims look REALLY good on birds too, at least in my opinion. solid car man, cant wait to see what you do to it!
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Old Nov 18, 2006 | 12:34 PM
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Car: 1988 Firebird Formula
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Originally Posted by Kevman
Oh yea, was the graphics package like the one I have a special option, or did it come on all the firebirds?
Well considering i dont see a graphics package i am going to have to say standard on all firebirds, are you talking about the little phoenixes?? Or maybe about the GFX??? The Ground FX are an option...
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Old Nov 18, 2006 | 12:45 PM
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Car: 1987 Firebird Formula
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Yea, I was wondering about the ground FX. I've seen a few 89 firebirds for sale here, and none of them have this, so I'm guessing it wasn't a cheap option?
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Old Nov 18, 2006 | 12:53 PM
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Not sure to be honest. Makes it look like a trans am to the untrained eye, if it had a side louver in the front fenders, a TA hood, the stickers, and different taillights you would be able to fool people...
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Old Nov 18, 2006 | 01:18 PM
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Looks great man. Your lucky it has no burn marks since the guy was a smoker.

I thought I jinxed you earlier today when we had that hatch problem
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Old Nov 18, 2006 | 01:32 PM
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I likes it, good find.
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Old Nov 18, 2006 | 06:48 PM
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so are you going to repaint the whole car when you fix the rust? might just be my computer or my bad eyes but it looks like a cppl panels are different shades...
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Old Nov 18, 2006 | 06:50 PM
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Car: 1987 Firebird Formula
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Haha yea, I was acually kind of scared that the hatch wouldn't close. I'll grab those tail-lights and bumpers some time this week when it isn't raining, or extremely cold..

Some panels are different shades, the guy got the left door, and the front nose repainted not too long ago. Would've been better to just buff it, but it happens..
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Old Nov 18, 2006 | 11:58 PM
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Car: '88 Camaro / '91 Camaro RS
Engine: 3.1L MPFI V6 / 3.1 MPFI V6
Transmission: 700R4 / 700R4
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A very good find IMO. Looks very clean...
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Old Nov 19, 2006 | 03:21 PM
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Car: 1987 Camaro SC, 1999 Z28
Engine: GMPP 350HO, LS1
Transmission: Built 700r4/EDGE 3200, T56
Axle/Gears: 3.42 Eaton 7.625, 3.42 Zexel Torsen
very nice looking ride
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Old Nov 20, 2006 | 04:44 PM
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I believe youll have to learn stick, and when you do, youll want a bigger engine. I believe theres a Iroc in good shape why a 3-5-0 in it. Ask your brother about bigger engines.
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Old Nov 20, 2006 | 06:23 PM
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Car: 1987 Firebird Formula
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Yeah, Rochead, Why would I ask my brother that?

Oh yea, PS.. mom says come get the christmas tree or she's gonna bring it to florida.
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