89rsragtop

here is mine.

89gta350conv

asc made these cars

nikh23

not all of them. ASC started doing them for GM i believe in 87. Prior to 87 there were numerous aftermarket companies that did the chop including Choo Choo Customs

350tpi5speed

hey everyone im new to thirdgen.org and finding a convertible specific forum is sweet.
i bought mine in feb 04 and needed a bit of work. the center section of the spoiler was missing so i replaced it with a different wing and am in the process of smoothing out the spot welds on the sides. the front and rear covers need work. the rear was off a teal car and the black paint is coming off. the front met a curb the day i lowered it. i had to replace the motor 4 days after i bought it. i found a rod bearing in the oil pan. oh well it was a good start to moding it. it sports a 350 l98 and 5 speed. im doing body and interior work now. ive done a little suspention work to it.

Cadillac

Brothers and Sisters!!!



I've found my new forum.

Cadillac

And some more pics that are mo recent/mo better:

'91 Firebird Convertible after a bath

iansane

iTrader: (1)

my 91
t56/4thgen 10 bolt/HSR and soon to be FI'd

Speedgraphic

iansane,

That's a GOOD LOOKIN topless bird!

Camaro verts are rare but topless Firebirds are even rarer!

Speedy

iansane

iTrader: (1)

Thanks, that side looks good but the other side is a slightly different shade. The previous owner let his wife drive into a guardrail so the replacement panels on there don't 100% match.

Thanks, I love the thing. It's my dream car. Just gotta make it go faster, turn sharper and stop quicker.

Cadillac

OK... I need to know how to prove that. I am sure "iansane" would like to know as well.

Speedgraphic

According to the build numbers listed on this site there were a total of 28183 Camaro Convertibles made and only 3829 Firbird Convertibles made. I'm sure that this number does not reflect conversions made by other companies besides ASC... Given the large diffrence in numbers it is pretty safe to say that the Topless Birds are a lot rarer than the Camaro Verts...

You can find the info for your self here:

Build Numbers

You will have to scroll down a little ways but not too far to find the production numbers...

Speedy

Cadillac

That is exactly the information I needed. Speedy, you rock.

Now of the 950 Firebirds converted by ASC in 1991, how many were V6, LO3 and LB9? Given an even distribution of these engines to ASC, it's possible there were only 330 or so of any particular engine.

So then it could follow, my '91 ragtop with a 5.0 LO3 is one in 450.

(LB9? WTF is that? TPI or carbuerated?)

JWKbride

LB9 is a 305 TPI. Most if not all 91 and 92's if powered by a V8 was a LB9 305.

RED83CAMARO

Here's mine, It's an oldie but I love it. I LOOK GOOD IN RED! lol

JWKbride

I posted a pic of my car when I first back in Oct. Here is a recent one!



1 of 35 in Jamican Yellow.....I love the car!

badjuju342

any time i can post up a pic of my car, i'm all over it this is a before new paint

badjuju342

and after

ac_rawmaterials

Any lookers for a sweet and rare Formula vert, go to www.ebay.com and look in auction for item # 2487708141.

Worth a look for a 3rd gen bird fan.

Cadillac

Pretty. I hope you get the price you are looking for. I really do.

~C

Cadillac

Beacuse they are very special automobiles.



(new paint)

Cadillac

And more today:

dane89

Just wanted to let you know, that we also have some fine cars here in Denmark.

This is a picture of my 89 RS , with IROZ hood and 17 " IROZ dante design wheels .

IrocZGrl88

I have one!!

dane89

ac_rawmaterials

Those are all beauties. This car I'm told is only 1 of 104 made for that year by ASC. Car listed for $24,000 new, according to Pontiac files, making this fairly steep that year.

I need, unfortunately, to sell this sweet ride due to finances and am looking for a 3rd gen buyer.

Would be interested in hearing some offers.

Cadillac

Priceless.

Seriously though, can you post some pics here?

cdartz

Here's mine. 1990 IROC 305 TPI / T5. I just bought it a few days ago. It's basically all stock, and makes a nice addition to my thirdgen collection. She's got high mileage, but seems to have been well taken care of. I need to get some hood louvers on it, fix some rips in the driver seat, and a couple other minor things.

toplessZ28

Here is mine, 1991 Z28.

My Z

toplessZ28

Got it!!!

ac_rawmaterials

I am looking for a new home for my rare 88 Formula convert.

A true example of this great generation of cars only having 104 made that yr.

Get in touch with me, if interested, for I am listing car on autotrader.com next week. 630-673-9212.

Anthony

Cadillac

Cmon... show us the pics.

Oh... and write the following on a card and stick it in the map holder when you sell it:

https://www.thirdgen.org

We'll make 'em feel special.

BigBadLou

iTrader: (3)

Here's mine ... just got it a few weeks ago and am restoring her from c*ap to beauty.

dakleenupman

Cr@p? I see nothing but beauty there...............

BigBadLou

iTrader: (3)

Thanks man, I appreciate the compliment. Especialy after having spent four long weeks in the garage, pulling double shifts.
Just gotta put the WC T-5 in tonight and I'll be ready to take her out to my first Camaro meet.

toddztoyz

Here is mine and it is a little different from the others. This is an 84 Z28 Convertible

Dan88IrocZ

I had a 88 Iroc-z Convertible. Like a few others, I've gone to the darkside and I now own a 2002 GT.

Speedgraphic

I once would have had a smart remark for someone who had the privilege of owning one of these cars going out and buying a Furd. I can't say anything about that anymore.

No, I haven't gone and bought a Furd I still own three Bowties...

I saw my first '05 Musdang this past weekend. They really did a good job making it look like the old Mach I Musdang(no I'm not mispelling it!). The car really did look good - but it is still a FURD... The sad thing - and what really struck me - was that GM had NOTHING to counter it.

I am convinced more than ever that GM has lost it's corporate mind. They have not kept faith with the people who buy their products. Why should I feel any loyalty to them? Maybe I should go out and buy a Dang Dodge...

Dan88IrocZ

Don't worry. I was sick of the 'Vert and it's problems, but now I regret ever letting it go. Since then I've literally given any 'Vert parts I have scrounged up to a friend of mine with his 90 'Vert. I think when he decides to sell it I'll be buying it.

Graboid

dan88, speaking of getting sick of the ragtop related crap, i am on the best way to make the same mistake like you did......

Speedgraphic

In my previous post I hope I did not offend you. From your reply it did not seem that I did, but I wanted to make sure. I was lamenting the fact that the Fbody is Dead.

BTW: I have/or had two things from Pittsfield MA...

Checking the history of my car I found that it was registered for a year in Pittsfield MA. It is also the hometown of an Ex-Girlfriend who over time has come to be one of my best friends...


Speedy

NCGiant

Here is mine. She needs some work, but runs like a champ

Dan88IrocZ

Speed: I didn't take offense to anything. I am in enemy territory anyways That's cool that it was registered here, how long ago??

Graboid: When I had my Iroc-z, there was less knowledge and parts available. It wasn't exactly the easiest car for a 18 year old kid at the time to own it. She was in great shape when I let her go. Although the search for specific parts were pissing me off, getting the trunk lined up was pissing me off. Finding the seal that goes around the tonneau cover was pissing me off... Kind of lame stuff to push me over the edge but what can I say. I regret ever letting her go, especially when I saw her on E-bay fetching big bucks. GRRR!! Don't give up!! Your 'Vert looks awesome!!

Speedgraphic

I know what you mean about being sick of things. I am about tired of crawling under the car and tightening up header bolts. But of course that is not the car's fault I'm the ID10T who put them on! Of course when I watch that Tach needle sweeping toward the redline I appreciate the result. I have locking bolts waiting for the next session!

My car would have been up there about four years ago owned by a lady who would have been about forty then named Kathleen. I'm not sure of the last name. There was a divorce and a reconciliatlion (remarriage) and then another divorce in the whole process. I bought the car from her 2X ex-husband...

Do you know anyone in Pittsfield with the last name Sabino?

Speedy

kanane

Here's my 91 . All original and thats the way its going to stay.

Speedgraphic

kanane,

Welcome to ThirdGen.org!

Your Vert looks GREAT!!!

Dan88IrocZ

Doesn't ring a bell, but that's odd it came from my city. Small world isn't it? How much did you purchase it for? I bought mine off a person off of Tyler Street for $2,700 with 88,000 miles.

camto1

nice looking cars

camto1

heres mine

Speedgraphic

camto1

Welcome to TGO!

That's a good looking Vert ya got. What rims are those?

Speedy

camto1

That's a good looking Vert ya got. What rims are those?

They are American Racing