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punzak9 02-14-2019 08:01 AM

Post Your Formula Pics!
 
Like the title says, post pictures of your Formulas! I dont believe there is a Formula only thread yet. All 3rd Gens are pretty badass, but to me there is just something about the way a Formula looks compared to the others. Lets see them!

punzak9 02-14-2019 08:04 AM

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BizJetTech 02-14-2019 08:08 AM

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https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...e185c990cf.jpg
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...1853687782.jpg
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...4189b33264.jpg

My current Formula 350 is for sale (top pic) and a couple of my previously owned Formula's......Love the Formy's

Drew 02-14-2019 08:09 AM

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https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/auto...e-em-pics.html

punzak9 02-14-2019 08:38 AM

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@Drew
Sorry. I typed Formula/Pictures and a few other combos into the search bar and didnt see that. But seeing that the last post in that thread was from 2005 I think this is ok. I guess I couldve brought that one back if I had found it. Again, my apologies.

Drew 02-14-2019 08:41 AM

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Nah. you're good. I just think it's funny that every thread has been done. :) Carry on.

punzak9 02-14-2019 08:41 AM

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@BizJetTech
Those all look really clean. I wish I wouldve waited to find a 350 but the search for a clean Formula in the right color, t-tops and a 350 was really tough.

And are the wheels on the white Formula polished and the red Formula stock?

punzak9 02-14-2019 08:42 AM

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Ya, i thought it was weird that this was a “new” thread, guess not tho! Thanks Drew.

BizJetTech 02-14-2019 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Drew (Post 6281873)
Nah. you're good. I just think it's funny that every thread has been done. :) Carry on.

:thumbsup: ...........lets keep this one going !!! :nod:

BizJetTech 02-14-2019 08:55 AM

Re: Post Your Formula Pics!
 

Originally Posted by punzak9 (Post 6281874)
@BizJetTech
Those all look really clean. I wish I wouldve waited to find a 350 but the search for a clean Formula in the right color, t-tops and a 350 was really tough.

And are the wheels on the white Formula polished and the red Formula stock?

The bright red one has original wheels that were powder coated gray (done by previous owner) not my thing but looks OK
The white one has original wheels (not polished)

kentuckyKITT 02-14-2019 05:19 PM

Re: Post Your Formula Pics!
 
I'll keep it going...my 90 LB9 Auto:

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...2cffd05851.jpg
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...49fc0affcb.jpg
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...578fe87311.jpg

I just took it for a drive a few minutes ago and just in time as they started to salt the roads again. Gotta get those cruises in when you can!

Drew 02-14-2019 08:02 PM

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https://i.imgur.com/h2cvZe9.jpg

Bumperette Hater Society checkin' in.

punzak9 02-14-2019 09:42 PM

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Really nice looking cars so far. I used to really dislike the 91-92 bumpers, but over the years they have definitely grown on me. Those bumpers seem to go really good with the 4th gen spoiler swap...imo.

kentuckyKITT 02-15-2019 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Drew (Post 6282016)
https://i.imgur.com/h2cvZe9.jpg

Bumperette Hater Society checkin' in.

Very nice ride! Yes, I too was a hater for years, couldn't stand those bumperettes and then I bought my 89 in 2012 and they slowly grew on me.

TTOP350 02-15-2019 06:45 AM

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https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...44f49cc341.jpg
​​​​​​​a couple of the ole beaters

rt66er 02-15-2019 06:48 AM

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https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...ec8fcbe36e.jpg
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...3a55601f69.jpg
I'll contribute...

BizJetTech 02-15-2019 06:52 AM

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That's looking good.......tell us about your A/C system mod

TTOP350 02-15-2019 07:11 AM

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rt66er, that car is insanely clean!

Anti-Venom 02-15-2019 08:49 AM

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https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...f97b32e5c0.jpg
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...74c59ac9d0.jpg
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...f592b1763e.jpg

19875speed 02-15-2019 08:57 AM

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Here is my 1989 Formula 5-speed G92 car.
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...bfef501a08.jpg
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...57026365c8.jpg

kfsullivan 02-15-2019 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by TTOP350 (Post 6282079)
rt66er, that car is insanely clean!

Ditto!! That engine bay is amazing. Are your rims stock option? I don't remember that style being available in '89.

19875speed 02-15-2019 09:29 AM

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Thanks! The rims are black GTA wheels not a stock option in that year. It had the stock rims on when I bought it, and i like them but I thought the GTA rims looked better.

BizJetTech 02-15-2019 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by rt66er (Post 6282075)

Your car "looks" like it's a 1990 with 1987 wheels.....is that correct??
or is it a 1987 with 1990 air intake??


mrestrictrplate 02-15-2019 09:57 AM

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Beautiful cars. Keep the pics coming

rt66er 02-15-2019 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by BizJetTech (Post 6282103)
Your car "looks" like it's a 1990 with 1987 wheels.....is that correct??
or is it a 1987 with 1990 air intake??

Thanks for all the compliments. It's a 1990 with 1987 wheels. I always preferred the convex-style wheels, although I have the original wheels (with the original VR50 tires) in storage. Car is still under 18,000 miles. I did the Classic Air R134a conversion as the original compressor had blown seals when I bought it and summers here in Oklahoma really make it preferable to have a functioning A/C. Thought about just replacing the compressor, but then you get into the "what refrigerant to use?" and it can kinda snowball on you. Decided to bite the bullet and replace it all, though the evap was pristine and probably could have been reused. Everything I have taken off the car is in storage, so it could all be put back original. The tuned port conversion, while nothing like an engine swap, really woke it up and made it much more fun to drive.

rt66er 02-15-2019 10:17 AM

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I've been following your thread. Really jealous of that T56! Bet that's a blast to drive.

kfsullivan 02-15-2019 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 19875speed (Post 6282094)
Here is my 1989 Formula 5-speed G92 car.

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...57026365c8.jpg

Another impressive looking engine bay. Any close-up? Are those components polished or ceramic coated?

DynoDave43 02-15-2019 12:34 PM

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This is turning into a COTM bait thread. Lots of beautiful Formulas gents. :burnout:

Aviator857 02-15-2019 01:06 PM

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See Sig pic 1989 Formula, original scheme, cheap respray from cerca 2000

19875speed 02-15-2019 01:40 PM

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They are polished. I will have to try and get some better close-up pics this year.
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...a0d1151f6c.jpg
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...b354550ee3.jpg

Drew 02-15-2019 02:12 PM

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Hmm, didn't realize we weren't doing a 1 pic limit. LOL

https://i.imgur.com/dkxc7a1.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/4xDSI6z.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/UfPLuAH.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/YuzoP73.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Yc2okhZ.jpg


Death to dial-up!

Street Lethal 02-15-2019 02:20 PM

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Beautiful Formy Drew.

- Rob

live4formula 02-15-2019 03:00 PM

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https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...001d9cc5b7.jpg
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...73d5029c3a.jpg
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...0563bfb6fa.jpg
All of these Formulas need to be at the Trans Am Nationals this year, especially the 89's. This is our 30th birthday year!

punzak9 02-15-2019 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Drew (Post 6282185)
Hmm, didn't realize we weren't doing a 1 pic limit. LOL

The more the better, right!?

kfsullivan 02-15-2019 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Street Lethal (Post 6282188)
Beautiful Formy Drew.

- Rob

Agreed. Another super clean engine bay. Drew, have you replaced the AC compressor? Looks newer.

BizJetTech 02-15-2019 03:51 PM

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https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...3b59a53f60.jpg

Just since we get to post more than 1 pic each.....:nod:

Drew 02-15-2019 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by kentuckyKITT (Post 6282071)
Very nice ride! Yes, I too was a hater for years, couldn't stand those bumperettes and then I bought my 89 in 2012 and they slowly grew on me.

I never loved the bumperettes, but when I found this Formula I wasn't completely sure about the beak front bumper. Now, I wouldn't have it any other way. :D


Originally Posted by Street Lethal (Post 6282188)
Beautiful Formy Drew.

- Rob

:thanks:


Originally Posted by punzak9 (Post 6282195)

The more the better, right!?

Of course!


Originally Posted by kfsullivan (Post 6282196)
Agreed. Another super clean engine bay. Drew, have you replaced the AC compressor? Looks newer.

:thanks:

Well... That's a tricky question to answer. It's the same AC Compressor that's been on the car for at least the last 20 years. But it's not the original GM Harrison compressor. It was a remanned unit that on the car when I got it. The same compressor in this 1999 photo.

https://i.imgur.com/3UdwJAz.jpg

A couple summers ago, I got tired of the A/C not working since about 2000, and everything but the evaporator came out and got flushed. The remanned compressor got drained, I changed the pressure relief valve, and then cleaned and repainted the exterior. Everything went back together with new seals, orifice tube, and a new accumulator, recharged with canned duster, and two years later the A/C still blows cold.

I still need to remake the stock style decal for the compressor, but for now it'll do. :thumbsup:

kentuckyKITT 02-15-2019 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by live4formula (Post 6282193)
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...001d9cc5b7.jpg
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...73d5029c3a.jpg
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...0563bfb6fa.jpg
All of these Formulas need to be at the Trans Am Nationals this year, especially the 89's. This is our 30th birthday year!

WOW, that is sharp!! I've been contemplating driving my Formula up there since I've never been before, but I've got to replace or repair the gas tank first. Can't put more than 7 gallons in it at a time thanks to a broken filler neck and the fuel gauge doesn't work either. I track mileage by trip odometer, but now it and the odometer are starting to fail. Pretty sad really for a car with just over 69k on it. My plan is to fix it all in the next few months and then I can take it to the Trans Am Nationals. I could take my 89, but it's not really a show car and well, I'm sure there will be a KITT or two there, so I don't need to bring mine.

Ct1987 02-15-2019 07:10 PM

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Hi, I'll contribute. 1987 Formula base with 13,700 miles. I know there are a lot of people that do not think the chicken should be on an 87, but I like it. Seats are by Lethal Interiors. New style AC system by Classic Air.
Louis
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...032393b275.jpg
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...3f665cab99.jpg
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...a68b585ecb.jpg

BizJetTech 02-15-2019 07:19 PM

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Nice!! Are those 4th gen seats?

LiquidBlue 02-15-2019 07:22 PM

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resting while she waits for new injector. still runs like a top on 7!
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...da1fd4c29.jpeg

Ct1987 02-15-2019 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BizJetTech (Post 6282259)
Nice!! Are those 4th gen seats?

Hi Biz, no, they are the original 3rd gen seats. I replaced the factory headrests, did not like them. Headrests are from a 2000 buick regal.

louis

BizJetTech 02-15-2019 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Ct1987 (Post 6282266)
Hi Biz, no, they are the original 3rd gen seats. I replaced the factory headrests, did not like them. Headrests are from a 2000 buick regal.
louis

:thumbsup:

kentuckyKITT 02-16-2019 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Ct1987 (Post 6282257)
Hi, I'll contribute. 1987 Formula base with 13,700 miles. I know there are a lot of people that do not think the chicken should be on an 87, but I like it. Seats are by Lethal Interiors. New style AC system by Classic Air.
Louis

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...3f665cab99.jpg

Is that a custom made air cleaner? I've never seen a setup like that. I like it!

MNformula350 02-16-2019 01:20 PM

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https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...7171606d4d.jpg
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...a1e9e78910.jpg
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...3ada0c9032.jpg
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...64cb84b881.jpg

Street Lethal 02-16-2019 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by LiquidBlue (Post 6282260)
resting while she waits for new injector. still runs like a top on 7!
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...da1fd4c29.jpeg

I think I see blue..... he looks glorious!!!!! :D

Always loved that color.... :thumbsup:

- Rob


Ct1987 02-16-2019 06:18 PM

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Hi Kentucky,
Yes, I ,made the dual air cleaner. There are instructions here on this site:

Louis

https://www.thirdgen.org/dualsnorkel/

LiquidBlue 02-16-2019 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Drew (Post 6282016)
https://i.imgur.com/h2cvZe9.jpg

Bumperette Hater Society checkin' in.

ha ha. didn’t know it was named bumperette. gottta say wa never a huge fan but damn it looks good in white.will be rethinking my opinion on this.... STAT

LiquidBlue 02-16-2019 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Street Lethal (Post 6282400)
I think I see blue..... he looks glorious!!!!! :D

Always loved that color.... :thumbsup:

- Rob

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=236ov8LpYmI

thanks from us MB guys! had know idea i loved this color. was looking for my first hot rod that was actually drivable (70 barracuda was always hit and miss, got fired for being late to work more than once cause the damn thing would not start ;) ) looked at everything across the board, Lexus, BMW, Mustang and then stumbled across this color. then looked one other and snatched her up.always loved Pontiacs, especially Firebirds. rest is history

live4formula 02-17-2019 08:09 AM

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Kentucky Kitt,

Thanks for the comments. Bring your car! The TA Nats is a great show and not every car there is perfect. I haven't seen a Kitt car there in several years.


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