cal30_sniper

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Oh yes. I will never forget running early fall/late spring track and cross country meets out in Van Horn, Iraan, Kermit, and the surroundings. Hotter than hell and took all day to get there, haha. I usually spend a week or two every year down backpacking in the Big Bend. I was down there in August a few years ago. 118 degrees in the shade. Now that's hot.

CharcoalBird

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This morning was great. Something left partially digested rat on my hood. At least I have dinner now.



I squirted it off the car, washed it, but because it was left on the car overnight, it will need to be either clay bar'ed, compounded, or cleaner/sealed with O-6. Thanks cat or racoon...I see your tracks on my car!!!

cal30_sniper

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Better than having a dead rat somewhere inside the car. Might want to put out some poison to keep that from happening.

CharcoalBird

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Indeed, I know my shed has a rat or 2...poison is already out, trust me......possibly why whatever ate this rat decided to cough it up on my car.

cal30_sniper

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Sounds like it's BB gun time, haha

CharcoalBird

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Haha, I was going to post that, but decided not to.

ram88ws6

What's up buddy!?!? Did you forget about your Texas boys? car looks bad *** kid!!!

CharcoalBird

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What's up, Ram?! I was wondering the other day, what was going on out in SA. Thanks. It's come a long way since you last saw it.

ram88ws6

nothing much here in San Antonio, i got a 2000 white ram air and trying to put my third gen back toghter here better soon so well see how it goes, you coming this wasy anytime soon

CharcoalBird

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I don't know about anytime soon, but I would like to go. I was going to ask you about your GTA. What have you done to it?

92GTA

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Holy hell, freakin' awesome job on your 'bird!

CharcoalBird

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Thank you. It was unfortunate what happened to your 92. I loved the look and color of it.

CharcoalBird

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Yesterday I was browsing for parts on craigs and ebay when I came across these. I like the 91-92 T/A taillights, but not enough to swap over to them. However, I want these!!! I sent the seller a message asking about any of the problems with them and hope to get an answer soon. I will probably not buy this exact set because of what looks to be dents in the plastic but I know these things sell for around that price or more.

I have some questions for you all too. I noticed some sets come with the PONTIAC lettering and some do not...did only certain modesl get these, or possibly only 92 specific??? For those of you who have had yours delaminate on you...how bad does it look when they are lit up at night? Is the delamination very noticable?? This set is blacked out so in the day time you won't be able to tell just by looking at them with no lights on.

CharcoalBird

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Anyone?

//<86TA>\\

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delamination is not visable at night, looks like *** during the day.

all the lights have the PONTIAC on them, but its painted and fads off if the car sat in the sun for most of its life. there are reproduction stickers to replace them.

CharcoalBird

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Thanks for the reply. I guess I could buy the set pictured then. I was worried that the delamination would show with the lights on. I'm pretty sure these have it, but to what extent i'm not sure.

badredbrd89

Yeah, much like the whole "Firebird" or "Trans Am" and chicken script on center pieces on 4th gens, these have repro stickers that are offered in catalogs from places such as Year One and Classic Industries. As far as delamination, are you meaning the "neutral density" grid pieces seperating from the inside of the lens? If thats the case, my Dad's 85 T/A had that occur a long time ago and it also looked horrid. I never did anything about it though. Now the kid down the street from my folks has had the car in his back yard for close to 7years and I wanna restore it. Just not enough $$$

CharcoalBird

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Some more pictures, nothing to update car wise. Wife is pregnant though, so car will be on backburner for a bit. If anything, cool new baby seat!

dprest68

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Congrats CB on the pregnancy! The car looks gorgeous as always!

CharcoalBird

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Yes, however, i'm only worried about how it looks while it is lit up. I plan to black them out and keep the red reflectors there. You won't be able to see any delamination during the day. I only worry about seeing it when the lights are on which...someone has posted that the delamination is not visible at night when the lights are on. Good to know.

Thank you, Dave!! We are very anxious to have the new arrival to the family. The house is in need of new windows and a new a/c unit + ducting. Luckily my uncle works for a guy who plans to give him the business. We all golf frequently so I know the owner well. We have several cost free options for baby sitters including my father who plans to either golf with or go swimming/tikki sleeping with him/her. If you don't know...over last winter, we all built a tikki hut out at my parents place...here is a progress photo.
We finished it and it doesn't leak one bit. Going to be our super bowl party place this year. Has a T/V, surround sound, and lighting...plus more to make the experience even better. My wife is a 49ers fan and I bought her a Vernon Davis Jersey this Christmas.

brdofpry85ta

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...yuk....I think I just barfed in my mouth.......

CharcoalBird

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Of course you barfed in your mouth, you lack taste, so it's okay.

brdofpry85ta

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Just jokes.....just F'ing with ya..........car look awsume, now you need to dump that v6 and drop in a LS7............and the wheels & tires look bad azz.....

CharcoalBird

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Trust me, suspension and motor/trans are next on my list of things to do. However, fixes to my paint are priority because Evelyn's cousin does paint/body work. He used to own an 86 Camaro and has a place in his heart for 3rd gens. I'm in luck!

dprest68

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You're welcome! Looks like a sweet place for a Superbowl party! Have fun

dprest68

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New babies & LS7's usually don't mix very well together! Well, okay, maybe if you have a money tree orchard in your back yard they do. That would be sweet to have an LSx in that thing though!

Zach/90\irocZ

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was up hows it going ?
congrats on on baby my wife is too lol new years baby lol
nice tiki hut took vacation to florida my uncle has same style tiki hut lol i went for thanksgiving havent been back home in 6 years it was nice it was my wife first time so it was fun

CharcoalBird

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dprest68

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Did you change your mind about the wheel flares?

CharcoalBird

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Nope. I decided I would just do it and then share it once it is done.

LHernandezJr

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raynehr

Gorgeous! May just emulate this car when I deck out my 91.

CharcoalBird

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Thank you. Send pictures when you do deck it out.

CharcoalBird

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Since someone bumped this thread I figured I'd give it an update. Nature has really taken it's toll on my car. This is my brand new 2013 Ram 1500 Laramie

This is my 2013 Ram Laramie with the Vandal.

Kind of hard to see I know...but that my friends, is a peacock. He is staring at himself in the bumpers of my brand new truck and after this picture was taken, will attack and scratch the **** out of what he thinks is another rival peacock. Not only will he do it to my truck, but after shooting him with my BB-GUN, water hose, and trying to run him over with my truck, he eventually gets revenge and attacks my Bird.




And then there was no peacock.

I pulled this picture off of google...but I got rid of that peacock and gave it to a local friends who owns a restaurant. He ended up cooking it for us...taste like turkey.

carlos64030

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WOW!!!

CharcoalBird

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Yes I know, some probably wouldn't agree but...myself as well as everyone else who tasted it had never before. Definitely interesting. Not like it is endangered.

Another update...the bird is for sale locally but for a price I probably won't get for it(intentionally.) I don't want to sell but if someone wants it for $5,000 they can have it. My father and I purchased a project for us to work on as a father/son project. The car is a 1969 Mach 1 Mustang. For $800, we couldn't pass it up. One thing I'm having trouble comprehending is how the Camaro(even the 1st gen) is so much easier to swap to a new platform than the Mustang. I mean, really...not only is it cheaper but you don't need to cut the strut mounts and part of the sub frame rail just to swap a new modular motor in. I've purchased a couple magazines also and most of them are from 79-now which is amazing being GM magazines show A LOT of 68-on cars.

Another update is that I am in talks with a guy in Ocala who is willing to trade his 91-92 T/A lights for my blacked out Firebird lights. I hope is really is willing to do so. It would really add to the theme I plan to finish on my car.

maks10

Crazy story man.....peacock??? Lol see if ur cars werent so shiny this would have never happened ...let the cars accumulate just a little dirt...that should solve ur future attacks ....glad to hear the firebird is still in ur hands

CharcoalBird

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I can't help the shiny, man.....my wife's car hasn't been attacked because I don't wash her car. She used to complain about that but I should probably tell her I didn't because the peacock would have attacked it. I am very surprised because I was going to clay bar the bird last month but if felt so smooth even though is has always sat outside exposed to the elements that I didn't. A simple polish and wax did the trick. Had a lady in a red 08' Charger open her window yesterday at a stop light and say "Hey Man, NICE CAR!"

CharcoalBird

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So I purchased the 91-92 T/A and GTA taillights and plan on making them look just like pictured in my previous post. Can't wait for that. Suspension is next but that will probably be after the F-Body Gathering.

I also purchased a car hauler back in December for $350. Really good deal. Double axle, only needs tires.

ALSO, after the gathering in May, a garage is in order!!! I'm hoping to have that before 2015. That includes an enclosed space and a lift.

maks10

Great news man hope to see updates

Zane M

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Don't know how I missed this thread before, but beautiful car. You have done nice work on it.

dprest68

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Glad to see you didn't give up on the car Jim! Sounds like you are bringing the car to The F-Body Gathering? I am trying hard to get my car ready to take to that show. Should be fun.

Sounds like a good deal for a car hauler. Congrats

Yay... a garage! And a lift? That will be awesome.

CharcoalBird

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Hopefully they won't be so few and far between.

Thank you!

Hopefully you can make it. I have yet to see your car. If you do end up going let me know. I am not going to be parked with any group this year.

dprest68

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Sounds good. I plan on going whether my car is ready or not, but I am pretty sure it will be ready by then. I think Luis (Motobooks) is planning on going too, but I'm not sure if he will be bringing his car or not. I am looking forward to it. Hopefully you will get to finally see my car!

CharcoalBird

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Yes, hopefully I will finally get to see it. What do you have left to do?

Which car does Luis plan on bringing, if he does at all?

CharcoalBird

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Wiring harness and decal has been ordered...waiting for those to come in. In the meantime i will be blacking out the taillights with clearcoat mixed with some black paint to tint them.

wgripp

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Dude,

That car has come a LONG way from the last time I saw it in San Antonio. Great job!

If you sell it to pour $$$ into a Mustang, I will slap you.

How far are you from the Georgia border?

Bill

CharcoalBird

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What's going on, Bill? Thanks. No I won't be selling the car. Even if I did, that mustang would need more $ than i would get for my Firebird.

dprest68

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I am currently trying to resolve my tubular k-member issue. I doesn't fit correctly. I am working with UMI trying to get it resolved. Once that is done, then I need to get the front suspension back on, have a Y-pipe built, get it aligned and dyno tuned. Not necessarily in that order

Luis talked about bringing his TTA, but I doubt he will. He will probably just drive his truck up there. I'm not sure if you know or not, but he no longer owns the '84 TA.

CharcoalBird

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Oh, no I didn't know he doesn't have the 84 anymore. Guess i should read through his threads more. Love the TTA.

Sounds like you have your hands full.