Auto Detailing and Appearance Share tips and tricks on how to make your Third Gen shine! Get opinions on products or how something tasteful looks on your Chevrolet Camaro or Pontiac Firebird.

Ever seen this 1991?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 27, 2019 | 10:48 PM
  #1  
MMonty's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Ever seen this 1991?

Hi All -

New to the third gen forum. My first car was a 1989 RS with the 2.8 (it did have some awesome racing stripes though). Fast forward 20 years and I bought this 1991 about a month ago. I was hoping someone knew some information on it or has seen it in years past. The guy I bought it from did not have any build info or receipts (he was never given any). He thought it was a 355. I would love to verify this, as well as other specifics - cam, pistons, etc. The car started life as a 305 RS. Whoever did the body work did a pretty good job shaving the door handles, gas cap, front nose and rear bumper to the fenders. It participated in the 2011 Hot Rod Power Tour, or someone just put a sticker on it. The build is starting to show its age with some flaws here and there. But hey, it's a driver! The car was shipped from Florida to Georgia. The guy I bought it from flew to Georgia and drove it home to Texas. I know it is a long shot, but maybe someone knows something. Thanks in advance! Marc.






Reply
Old May 27, 2019 | 11:03 PM
  #2  
burnout88's Avatar
Supreme Member
 
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 1,629
Likes: 17
From: Somewhere
Car: 88 IROC
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt 3.73
Re: Ever seen this 1991?

Wrong section, I would post in the members camaro section or the appearance section.
Reply
Old May 28, 2019 | 06:12 AM
  #3  
irvan's Avatar
Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 247
Likes: 38
From: Lawrence Kansas
Car: 1989 IROC Z28
Re: Ever seen this 1991?

Good looking car, looks fast just sitting there and the cup holder is great.
Reply
Old May 28, 2019 | 07:32 AM
  #4  
dmccain's Avatar
Supreme Member
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 4,553
Likes: 806
From: South Ms
Car: 89 Firebird
Engine: 355 TBI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 10 Bolt.Posi-3.73s
Re: Ever seen this 1991?

Very cool car!
Reply
Old May 28, 2019 | 10:29 AM
  #5  
punzak9's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 345
Likes: 12
From: Pittsburgh
Car: 1990 Firebird Formula
Engine: 305 V8
Re: Ever seen this 1991?

Those seats look very steep on the bottom part, like your butt would be on the floor and your knees would be up high. Could just be an illusion from the picture. They sure do look very comfy and very old school. Great looking car.
Reply
Old May 28, 2019 | 10:58 AM
  #6  
MeenZ28's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 500
Likes: 9
From: Whitter, CA/La Puente, CA
Car: 1992 Z28 Targa Top. Full air ride
Engine: 305 5.0 tpi v8
Transmission: A4
Axle/Gears: 3.73 gears posi
Re: Ever seen this 1991?

Gorgous car! I'm curious about the holes in the ground effect just in front of the rear wheels... side exit exhaust? I'd love to see some under body pics to see how that was routed?
Reply
Old May 28, 2019 | 07:05 PM
  #7  
MMonty's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Re: Ever seen this 1991?

It is a little bit of an optical illusion and they do have an old school look. They went old school on the seat belt too - lap belts.
Reply
Old May 28, 2019 | 07:18 PM
  #8  
MMonty's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Re: Ever seen this 1991?

Originally Posted by MeenZ28
Gorgous car! I'm curious about the holes in the ground effect just in front of the rear wheels... side exit exhaust? I'd love to see some under body pics to see how that was routed?
Thanks. There is side exit exhaust but the holes are only for looks. Exhaust exits just below it. I think it would be pretty difficult to make it actually work there without some body work.
Reply
Old May 29, 2019 | 07:50 AM
  #9  
dagwood's Avatar
Supreme Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 1
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 2,678
Likes: 1,267
From: In the paint booth!
Car: 1986 Camaro Drag Car
Engine: 383 on Ethanol
Transmission: Automatic
Axle/Gears: 4.86 Currie 9 inch
Re: Ever seen this 1991?

Cool car! Hopefully someone here will know something about it......
Reply
Old Jun 10, 2019 | 07:12 PM
  #10  
TOM305T/A's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Oct 1999
Posts: 251
Likes: 8
From: Philly
Car: 1987 GTA 350 auto
Re: Ever seen this 1991?

sweet ride
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
xlwhellraiser
Body
17
Jul 12, 2005 02:51 PM
B4Ctom1
History / Originality
12
Dec 14, 2001 10:24 AM
NHcamaro
Auto Detailing and Appearance
11
Jul 24, 2001 08:59 AM
Acceld Z
Aftermarket Product Review
6
Jan 24, 2001 07:54 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:31 AM.