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Old 06-05-2019, 07:07 PM
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New Member, New Car, Maui Blue Formula

New member checking in from Minnesota. I’ve been lurking for about a year fueling the desire to get a thirdgen and finally found one last weekend. A 1989 Formula Firebird 305 V8 TPI Medium Maui Blue two tone Silver,WS6 suspension, 150k Miles was repainted in 2010. Almost rust free underneath. I’m currently a junior mechanical engineering student in college(20 yrs old) and this is the first real car that I’ve owned. I’m looking forward to working on the car and learning a lot from you old farts.




Old 06-05-2019, 07:22 PM
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Re: New Member, New Car, Maui Blue Formula

Old farts....HA! Well, you have come to the right place..... I'm not your answer guy, about anything and everything you need to know, someone on here can tell you.... Nice ride! Enjoy!
Old 06-05-2019, 07:28 PM
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Re: New Member, New Car, Maui Blue Formula

Well, that shoe fits me so I'll wear it.. Welcome and nice ride! I have a maui blue 89 formula 350 ASC vert myself
Old 06-05-2019, 07:42 PM
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Sweet! Maui Blue Formulas are my fav!
Old 06-05-2019, 10:57 PM
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Great looking Formula! Welcome to TGO!
Old 06-05-2019, 11:03 PM
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Very cool car! Welcome!
Old 06-06-2019, 06:59 AM
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Re: New Member, New Car, Maui Blue Formula

I have to agree with the Maui Blue being the best color for a Formula, nice looking car, welcome.
Old 06-06-2019, 07:20 AM
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Best color on a Formy IMO. Great looking car!
Old 06-06-2019, 07:55 AM
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Re: New Member, New Car, Maui Blue Formula

Welcome.

Nice car! One of the best colors. I had a '90 in Maui Blue, but it wasn't two-tone.
Old 06-07-2019, 09:33 AM
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Re: New Member, New Car, Maui Blue Formula

Welcome, sharp car. I might be a little partial to the Maui cars as well.
Old 06-07-2019, 01:31 PM
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Re: New Member, New Car, Maui Blue Formula

Nice! very similar to the one I picked up recently. your paint looks much better though!
Old 06-07-2019, 05:33 PM
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Re: New Member, New Car, Maui Blue Formula

I also love that blue on Formulas. I love black but think the med maui blue is something special on these cars. I’ve owned 2 now, having bought my first one from ksr years ago (pictured in my sig) and then searching everywhere for another maui Formula 2 years ago. This color definitely stands out and isnt the easiest to find.

Your car looks very clean all around.
Old 06-07-2019, 10:16 PM
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Welcome aboard!

Great looking car.
Old 06-08-2019, 12:50 PM
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Re: New Member, New Car, Maui Blue Formula

What are your plans for the car? Leaving it as is or going a little wild?
Old 06-09-2019, 10:01 PM
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Re: New Member, New Car, Maui Blue Formula

For now I plan on leaving it mostly stock. I think it looks great as is. Maybe a few speed parts if i'm feeling it. After I finish college I'm thinking about maybe doing an LS swap. The body of this car is in great shape so I think its a good candidate for it.
Old 06-10-2019, 06:59 AM
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Re: New Member, New Car, Maui Blue Formula

Looks great! Love the color.. Welcome aboard!
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