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Old Sep 8, 2004 | 11:01 PM
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"Rare" 88 with LT1

Yet another eBay job...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...489314984&rd=1

Yes, this rare LT1 looks just like an LB9 or L98.

Also, that sawzall wing must have been a rare option too.
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Old Sep 8, 2004 | 11:07 PM
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Car: 1990 firebird
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so lets see the lt1 that looks like a tpi, the cut off wing and oh yeh the ta nose with a ta fender , haha
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Old Sep 8, 2004 | 11:45 PM
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Car: 91 Z28 & 21 Hellcat Challenger
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i decoded the VIN, its a Lb9, ITs the Rare "Lt1/Lb9" Half breed. Lol, some of these ebayers are willing to do anythin to get money or give ppl wrong info

Here are the results for your query on: 1G2FS21F7JL244137
Made in: United States
Manufacturer: General Motors
Make: Pontiac
Carline Code: F-Body
Carline Series: Firebird
Body Type: 2 door coupe (hatchback)
Restraint System: Manual belts
Engine Code: 305 ci V8 LB9 (1987-1992)
7 is the CHECK DIGIT
Model Year: 1988
Assembly Plant: Van Nuys
Production Sequence: 244137
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Old Sep 9, 2004 | 08:17 AM
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
I really like the "Condition of ths vehicle is near mint." statement...
What I see:
seatcovers, over probably warn or torn seats.
"Shortie" Aero Spoiler...
The T/A Right fender and front clip
THe base firebird Hood...

From what I can tell the only thing Mint on the car would be the old toothpick between the seats.

John
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Old Sep 9, 2004 | 09:04 AM
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oh ebay you make me laugh

you missed the fact his mint car is also missing the right side fog light, that must be wieght reduction in the rare lt-1 package

and the ugly seatcovers/floormats covering his likely rips are probbaly yet another stock "specialty package"
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Old Sep 9, 2004 | 09:50 AM
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Car: 1992 Z28 Heritage Edition
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As a stress reliever(sp?), each week, we need to get on Ebay, find the most "stock" car and play a game like "What's wrong with this picture"...

THATD ROCK!
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Old Sep 10, 2004 | 01:00 AM
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He forgot to mention that he has the ultra rare "aluminum foil wrapped coolant overflow tank" as well. I really wish that one had one of those things at the bottom where you can ask questions and everyone can see it
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Old Sep 10, 2004 | 11:03 AM
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Originally posted by okfoz

seatcovers, over probably warn or torn seats.
And those seat covers and floor mats look like they belong in another type of car...
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Old Sep 10, 2004 | 11:50 AM
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omg........ Theres already 3 ppl bidding on it Man those ppl prob think its a Lt1
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Old Sep 10, 2004 | 12:02 PM
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Car: 89 Iroc
Engine: lb9
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Axle/Gears: 10 bolt 3.08 posi
nice hood gap there

*** what people with do to make a buck
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Old Sep 10, 2004 | 12:06 PM
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Its the Ram Air Hood Gap option.

I originally wasn't going to mention that seeing how lots of people have that from moron mechanics leaning on it and bending the support. Being how this is listed as "near mint"...
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Old Sep 10, 2004 | 12:55 PM
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I sent the guy an email, asking why he was lying about the car. For some reason he didnt respond, I wonder why??
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Old Sep 10, 2004 | 09:25 PM
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No wonder he wants payment IN FULL witin 48 hours.
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Old Sep 11, 2004 | 07:12 AM
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i asked a questiong about what the engine displacement was, and asked him why his lt1 looked different than all the other ones. I made myself sound like an idiot and yet no response.
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Old Sep 11, 2004 | 12:21 PM
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There is a difference between a LT1, and a LT-1. We are all familiar with the fourth gen LT1, but the old carbed LT-1 from 70-71 was designated with the - between the T and the 1. LT-1 is what his ad specifies. So maybe he's trying to say that it's a LT-1 long block with the TPI intake. Still not a compatible combo. Probably still
Still won't answer anyones inquiries.
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Old Sep 11, 2004 | 12:47 PM
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reason why the interior still smels like new is because he just bought those seat covers , i want to see what the rear seats look like
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Old Sep 11, 2004 | 11:30 PM
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Originally posted by calroc
There is a difference between a LT1, and a LT-1. We are all familiar with the fourth gen LT1, but the old carbed LT-1 from 70-71 was designated with the - between the T and the 1.
And you have those who don't know the difference. I bet if you told him it was an LT1 he wouldn't know that from the LT-1.

Apparently even aftermarket companies don't. Take a look at this: http://www.marchperf.com/lts1_serps.html.
Obviously, the Gen II and III engines.
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Old Sep 12, 2004 | 05:37 AM
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Yes, it is a RARE car. Because its the only one like it and the owner says it is.
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Old Sep 12, 2004 | 07:15 AM
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Originally posted by calroc
There is a difference between a LT1, and a LT-1. We are all familiar with the fourth gen LT1, but the old carbed LT-1 from 70-71 was designated with the - between the T and the 1. LT-1 is what his ad specifies. So maybe he's trying to say that it's a LT-1 long block with the TPI intake. Still not a compatible combo. Probably still
Still won't answer anyones inquiries.
I'm familiar with that but I bet the guy wouldn't know the difference.
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