1991 1le formula firebird
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1991 1le formula firebird
I believe this is my first post. I recently purchased a 1991 formula firebird 1le. I was curious if we had any other formula 1le owners in here? Not sure where to post this so figured this would be a good start.
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Re: 1991 1le formula firebird
Well look it that! 91 Formula 1le 5 speed. Where on earth did you find it hiding? And is that a BC4 police RS car I see hiding in the background? Great find on the Formula! Any rust? We will need better pics then that.
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Found it abandoned in a field. Was posted up for sale for a long time but no one was buying it because it didn't run and drive. So I snagged it up when I realized what it was. No rust. I live in the 2nd driest state in the US. And yes that's my 1992 B4C 1LE factory 5 speed. I try to collect these cars whenever I get the chance. Only 24 years old. Got lucky with both of these cars.
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Found it abandoned in a field. Was posted up for sale for a long time but no one was buying it because it didn't run and drive. So I snagged it up when I realized what it was. No rust. I live in the 2nd driest state in the US. And yes that's my 1992 B4C 1LE factory 5 speed. I try to collect these cars whenever I get the chance. Only 24 years old. Got lucky with both of these cars.
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Car: 1989-92 FORMULA350 305 92 Hawkclone
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Transmission: 700R4 4800 vig 18th700R4 t56 ZF6 T5
Axle/Gears: 3.70 9"ford alum chunk,dana44,9bolt
Re: 1991 1le formula firebird
Like I said on FB, ship me the trans (with rebuild kit) and I'll get it together for ya. Enjoy it!!
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Great cars, glad you saved them That Formula could have easily ended up in the crusher if you had not pulled it out of the field. I am guessing you are in New Mexico. Anyone have the production numbers on 1le Formula’s? It’s been a long time since one has popped up?
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Thanks for the compliments guys! Plan is a full restoration but need tips and opinions on what should be done. I'm sure all rubber bushings should be replaced. But should I replace them with new rubber bushings or upgrade to poly? Car is just gonna be a show car. Not raced. I have my 1992 ls swapped purple haze z28 that I specifically built for racing so this one can sit pretty.
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Yeah I'm glad I snagged it. Even tho financially I shouldn't have bought it lmao. Looking back I am glad it's mine and in good hands. I love these cars more than 90% of my whole state. I'm in utah. A fellow third gen enthusiast did all the research. Mines 1 of 27 made with a 5 speed. 46 total 1le formulas made in 91.
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Car: 92 Firebird
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The bushings may not even need to be changed. I didn't change the stock ones in my 92 Firebird and the ride is just fine.
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Good to see you joined TGO! I’m the dude that bought the fog lights and that trans am hood from you a couple weeks ago! Was that formula listed on KSL?
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Car: 90 Formula 350
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Nice find! you gotta look under rocks! this was my backyard find : Formula with goody's!
it kind of found me - I popped the hood and surprise! 2 bonuses not just 1
what was exactly special on a 1LE besides brakes and aluminum driveshaft- harder bushings? I'm a little ignorant on these
it kind of found me - I popped the hood and surprise! 2 bonuses not just 1
what was exactly special on a 1LE besides brakes and aluminum driveshaft- harder bushings? I'm a little ignorant on these
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Nice find! you gotta look under rocks! this was my backyard find : Formula with goody's!
it kind of found me - I popped the hood and surprise! 2 bonuses not just 1
what was exactly special on a 1LE besides brakes and aluminum driveshaft- harder bushings? I'm a little ignorant on these
it kind of found me - I popped the hood and surprise! 2 bonuses not just 1
what was exactly special on a 1LE besides brakes and aluminum driveshaft- harder bushings? I'm a little ignorant on these
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Car: 88 T/A, 91 Formula, 94 Firehawk
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Very nice find. Like others have said and what you plan my two cents would be to restore and keep it as original as possible. As rare as the 91/92 Formula’s are, finding one with a 1LE on the RPO would be like finding a needle in a moderate sized haystack lol. Want to trade even up for a green 91 with A/C and no 1LE? Good luck with it!
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Very nice find. Like others have said and what you plan my two cents would be to restore and keep it as original as possible. As rare as the 91/92 Formula’s are, finding one with a 1LE on the RPO would be like finding a needle in a moderate sized haystack lol. Want to trade even up for a green 91 with A/C and no 1LE? Good luck with it!
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