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1991 Bird I picked up a Red 1991 Firebird on 05/17 :) For $2,700.00 - 48K Miles, R134 A/C Conversion, New Battery (2017), New Wipers, New Tires (DATE), Car Cover & fresh oil. The Bad: SUNBURNED! Therefore, Convertible Top in desperate need of replacement. 15" Wheels, Cracked Dash Pad, Interior looks tired... UPDATES TO FOLLOW |
Re: 1991 Bird First Order of Business, Wheels! USED for $500.00 - C5 (Option Code: N73) Bronze Magnesium Wheels (SPEEDLINE WHEELS - MADE IN ITALY) NEW $97.00 - 2" Hub Centric Wheel Spacers in Anodized Black |
Re: 1991 Bird Passed SMOG :) |
Re: 1991 Bird Pics or it didn't happen. |
Re: 1991 Bird 1 Attachment(s)
Originally Posted by blacksunshine'91
(Post 6142748)
Pics or it didn't happen. |
Re: 1991 Bird I meant the car itself. You know we all like to drool over photos of the cars. |
Re: 1991 Bird
Originally Posted by blacksunshine'91
(Post 6143661)
I meant the car itself. You know we all like to drool over photos of the cars. |
Re: 1991 Bird I saw it on CL down in Orange County! Congrats on your purchase that was a steal! Post some pictures! |
Re: 1991 Bird It's running really clean if that is a legit smog ;)
Originally Posted by SixSeriesCSi
(Post 6143647)
Here is a picture to prove that Global Warming is real! ($60 @ APEXSMOG in Bellflower) |
Re: 1991 Bird 1 Attachment(s)
Originally Posted by 1992 Trans Am
(Post 6145408)
I saw it on CL down in Orange County! Congrats on your purchase that was a steal! Post some pictures! Took a picture today after a wash... |
Re: 1991 Bird
Originally Posted by 1992 Trans Am
(Post 6145409)
It's running really clean if that is a legit smog ;) |
Re: 1991 Bird $2700??? Did you bring a mask and a gun? |
Re: 1991 Bird
Originally Posted by chazman
(Post 6145594)
$2700??? Did you bring a mask and a gun? |
Re: 1991 Bird I finally got around to buying a couple things... New Center Console Lid $179.00 Coolant Tank $160.00 Lug Nuts $99.97 Personalized Plates $48.00 Serpentine Belt $38.49 Silicone Hose $30.64 Oil Stabilizer $17.54 Oil $14.91 Fuel Filter $12.80 Oil Filter $5.97 Hopefully I can buy Tires soon :D |
Re: 1991 Bird 2 Attachment(s) BF Goodrich G Force Sport COMP2 $736.22 :burnout: Mounting & Balancing $0.00 (Allen Tire) |
Re: 1991 Bird Looks awesome. |
Re: 1991 Bird Nice!
Originally Posted by SixSeriesCSi
(Post 6156438)
BF Goodrich G Force Sport COMP2 $736.22 :burnout: |
Re: 1991 Bird Those wheels look great! I've never seen them before. |
Re: 1991 Bird turd_gen, 1992 Trans Am & rgauder :thanks: for the kind words Next up is the LED Bulb Conversion for the Dash. Stay Tuned! |
Re: 1991 Bird Changed the oil & I may have inadvertently killed the fuel pump :doh: Fuel Pump & Strainer $77.55 |
Re: 1991 Bird As summer comes to a close I took a moment to reflect on the past few months and realized that I've broken down a total of four times since taking ownership. I. Spark Plug Cable II. Fuel Pump (previous post) III. Bad Injector Spark Plug Wires $25.12 Best Towing $117.00 SCTPI - Labor $100.00 IV. Bad Injector Rental $107.80 Transmission Mount $9.69 Injector $0.00 (Dyno Don @ So. Cal TPI) Cap & Rotor $0.00 (Dyno Don @ So. Cal TPI) With the bad news of the fuel pump, I forgot to mention that I paid my dues to the State, $132 for the privilege to operate in CA. Still waiting on my personalized plates... Silicone Intake Tube $34.65 The brakes need to be replaced soon and I am considering options from the C5 to match the wheels :goodidea: |
Re: 1991 Bird
Originally Posted by turd_gen
(Post 6156484)
Those wheels look great! I've never seen them before. |
Re: 1991 Bird Those are the C5 magnesium wheel option. Lightweight and rare! They look really good on your car man! I would just do some stainless steel lines, new slotted rotors, hawks pads and some Wilwood D154 dual piston direct replacement calipers if you want to upgrade the brakes. |
Re: 1991 Bird Looks great. Killer deal! |
Re: 1991 Bird Finally had the opportunity to give all my friends a ride in the drop-top over the Labor Day holiday. Owning a four seat convertible is a definite must! Unfortunately, one of my friends is obese and careless (he had a couple beers)... Broke my passanger side trim when the door lodged itself into the grass as he entered into the vehicle and he yanked it free to close it. :( Damn! https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...b2a5a71aee.jpg1991 Bird |
Re: 1991 Bird
Originally Posted by SixSeriesCSi
(Post 6167405)
Finally had the opportunity to give all my friends a ride in the drop-top over the Labor Day holiday. Owning a four seat convertible is a definite must! Unfortunately, one of my friends is obese and careless (he had a couple beers)... Broke my passanger side trim when the door lodged itself into the grass as he entered into the vehicle and he yanked it free to close it. :( Damn! https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...b2a5a71aee.jpg1991 Bird Yes, 4 seater 'verts are fun. Love taking mine to the beach in the summer. My kids love cruising with the top down too. |
Re: 1991 Bird Finally convinced the Detailer at work to polish my car this last Sunday. Initially he declined due to the condition of the paint in certain areas (Front & Rear Bumpers) but I'm happy with the results. The compliments I've received signifies money well spent :)https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...202f8979b3.jpg The Daily Driver :burnout: |
Re: 1991 Bird Looks great! |
Re: 1991 Bird Looks sharp man!
Originally Posted by SixSeriesCSi
(Post 6174530)
Finally convinced the Detailer @ work to polish my car this last Sunday. Initially he declined due to the condition of the paint in certain areas (Front & Rear Bumpers) but I'm happy with the results. The compliments I've recieved signifies money well spent :)https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...202f8979b3.jpg The Daily Driver :burnout: |
Re: 1991 Bird Man I like that red bird what a steal |
Re: 1991 Bird
Originally Posted by Ed1LE
(Post 6167326)
Looks great. Killer deal
Originally Posted by Ed1LE
(Post 6174546)
Looks great!
Originally Posted by 1992 Trans Am
(Post 6174592)
Looks sharp man!
Originally Posted by dmccain
(Post 6174643)
Man I like that red bird what a steal |
Re: 1991 Bird What a score! One of my friends opened the door of my Tahoe that was a couple months old into a post in a parking garage.. still haven’t gotten over that and that was 2002! Sweet bird! |
Re: 1991 Bird Stopped by So Cal TPI on Friday and was quite pleased to find "Top Down Solutions" parts stocked :goodidea: Thus, I took the opportunity to fix a ThirdGen Firebird specific ailment, the headlights. Under the tutelage of Dyno Don, no broken bolts on the driver side headlight motor assembly :) Headlight Motor Kit $13.50 |
Re: 1991 Bird https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...63f4fd009.jpeg 55K Mile Service Switching over to a Synthetic Oil due to the longer service interval and the Lucas Oil 10W-40 & HD Oil Stabilizer in-service has the oil pressure super high. Air Filter $9.97 Oil Filter $5.97 Oil $41.50 |
Re: 1991 Bird My First Car Show :thumbsup: https://jalopnik.com/this-car-show-g...-dr-1796162218 Hoping to score a "Bra" from the Classifieds section to compliment my dashpad. :goodidea: |
Re: 1991 Bird Dammit! I got hit! :( I think the “Bra” really helped to minimize the damage. You can’t really tell from the photos but the hood is bent. :(https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...ab8b8890e.jpeghttps://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...3e994fd98.jpeg |
Re: 1991 Bird That SUCKS. I am guessing that is the Bra I sent you? I hope you got it on time, you never responded to my messages. |
Re: 1991 Bird
Originally Posted by scooter
(Post 6188670)
That SUCKS. I am guessing that is the Bra I sent you? I hope you got it on time, you never responded to my messages. Sorry scooter, I was very busy the days leading up to the Car Show. So much so, that I entered without a fresh wash. I actually put the Bra on at the Car Show. Thanks Man! |
Re: 1991 Bird I've never seen a stock 80 psi oil pressure gauge. All three of the thirdgens I've owned have had 60 psi gauges. Hope that damage is all superficial. |
Re: 1991 Bird
Originally Posted by SixSeriesCSi
(Post 6190243)
Sorry scooter, I was very busy the days leading up to the Car Show. So much so, that I entered without a fresh wash. I actually put the Bra on at the Car Show. Thanks Man! Let us know how the repairs go |
Re: 1991 Bird
Originally Posted by blacksunshine'91
(Post 6190255)
Hope that damage is all superficial. Waiting on the market value of my vehicle to determine if the insurance will cover the damages or deem a Total-Loss! :mad: |
Re: 1991 Bird If they total it out then that's a bunch of crap. On my first car, an '88 Formula, I hydroplaned into a guardrail. It took out the entire passenger headlight and bent part of the upper radiator support. I got a new front clip and fender and had it all replaced for under $1K. Yours doesn't look anything near as bad. New bumper cover, hood, and headlight assy and you should be back in business with a few adjustments. |
Re: 1991 Bird Let them total it & keep the car, repair it and have a ****load more money to spend on it. Car looks (looked) good, you did well! |
Re: 1991 Bird Well, it was deemed a Total-Loss yesterday :mad: I fought the "Market-Driven Valuation" provided by Autosource. This valuation was processed using their Two Dealer Quotations valuation methodology. You wouldn't believe who they obtained their quotes from :rolleyes:. An absolute insult to say the least... THIRDGEN.ORG to the rescue! https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tech...e-company.html :thumbsup: |
Re: 1991 Bird You said in a previous post that you were hit. Was it a hit and run or is it the other insurance company that wants to total your car. It's my understanding that if someone else is at fault and car is repairable, their insurance has to repair your car, even if it exceeds "replacement value" of your car. If it was a hit and run and you filed a claim from your insurance company, you'll have to fight with them. Damage doesn't look too bad, can you retract the claim and fix on your dime to avoid the salvage title? |
Re: 1991 Bird
Originally Posted by Ed1LE
(Post 6190704)
You said in a previous post that you were hit. Was it a hit and run or is it the other insurance company that wants to total your car. It's my understanding that if someone else is at fault and car is repairable, their insurance has to repair your car, even if it exceeds "replacement value" of your car. If it was a hit and run and you filed a claim from your insurance company, you'll have to fight with them. Damage doesn't look too bad, can you retract the claim and fix on your dime to avoid the salvage title? |
Re: 1991 Bird Well, if you're getting the funds to fix it and no salvage title, sounds like all worked out in the end! |
Re: 1991 Bird https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...e560bce51.jpeg ACDelco R43TSK Spark Plugs. The originals, perhaps? Spark Plugs $35.70 Driver’s Side @ 56,357 Mi & Passenger’s @ 56,407 Mi |
Re: 1991 Bird Turns out the Spark Plugs were not the culprits of the hard starts. Appears to be a fueling issue. Fuel Pressure Regulator Diaphragm $48.95 Fuel Pressure still @ 20-28 psi :eek: Really hoping I don’t have to drop the tank again :doh: Finally got around to reinstalling the Muffler I removed when I replaced the Fuel Pump (Post #20) $50 Labor & Heat Shield (Wifey - Lost the Original) @ So Cal TPI. Thanks Don! |
Re: 1991 Bird 60K Mile Service $32.84 Oil and Filter (AutoZone Coupon). The Royal Purple Motor Oil I used previously had a couple thousand miles of use left as it wasn’t too dirty... :huh: Lesson learned, I guess |
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