1nasty86

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whos up for one? maybe sometime in march we could have one.. gives everyone PLENTY of time to take off for it.

benholt78

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What city we looking at having it in

1nasty86

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thats also on the deciding list... whatever works best for everyone like montgomery which is in the middle of the state.

KMK454

Well, if you take those cities and plot them on a map, dead center is near Opp, Alabama. Montgomery kind of skews it north...

1nasty86

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Opp isnt exactly the greatest place for a get together... I was thinking either meet at the gump at hooters or crestview at hooters.. Either eay... Ta ta's will be viewed.

projectredsled

I'm always in to see some ta tas!

Dmans85

I'd pick the area closer to the majority commitments. Our group was planning on a March meet off of exit 44 in Alabama. Seems like the largest cluster is around the orig poster's area east of the FL state line. I haven't met any third gen owner from montgomery so it intrigues me who might make a drive south.

KMK454

Yeah but it's dead center. In my opinion the best spot is right by my house so I don't have to travel far.

I see a ton of thirdgens between Destin, Ft. Walton, Niceville, and Crestview, but only a few post on here.

1nasty86

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What about march 10 th at hooters in crestview, flordia

projectredsled

works for me!

Da Spudro

Not a hooters fan, but i'm in crestview, so it's not like i have to go far. I'm in.

1nasty86

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Dude.... How.. Do... You..not.. Like...ta tas. Lol the eating place is still up in the air... Whayeverybody wants.

Da Spudro

ohhh no worries.... i like me some tah tah's..... just don't like hooters food and the beer selection isn't impressive. If i want to see tah tah, there's cheaper / better ways to do it.

but as i said, it's right down the road..... ish so i'll do it.

Dmans85

The 10th is a definite no-go weekend for me as I will not be in the area. I do like the thought of the Crestview location however, and I'll start planting the seed in a few people's minds here, even if I may have to miss out

1nasty86

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yeah, crestview is just an option, i know there are better cities/options out there.. im just giving some options for everyone.
sucks to hear man but send some people our way

lawdog49

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i vote for the gump

89RS_82Z

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Ill be where ever it is

Da Spudro

so i guess this kind of died out..... guess it'll be 09-11 again at mobil?

Dmans85

No, that's too long a wait. How bout a St Patrick's Day fest toasting to the 3rd gen platform. March 17th, 1:30PM Pensacola. Indoor or outdoor dining. Within walking distance is Seville Park with old oak shade trees, the historical village and one of the best local microbrewery's that also makes great old fashioned sodas for you or the kids. If you like waterfront drinks/dining afterwards, the Fish House offers some great views of the waterfront.
Hub Stacey's Downtown see link for maps
http://0042f28.netsolhost.com/index.htm
312 E. Government St.
Pensacola, FL 32501
Easy access via 98 or by highway 10/110
Chime in Rick, Brian, Steve,Kurt or anyone else within a 200 mi radius if you're out there.

88gtman

I hope I am not overstepping any boundries. I have recently arrange the third annual Fbody meet in Destin, Florida. We invite all Fbodies to join. It will be on
March 31st @ Johnny O'Quigley's in Destin, Fl.
Meet will start at 1pm.

Some of you may have came last year. 1nasty86 posted it up on TGO for me and came last year. We usually have around 25 to 30 cars show for this meet from all generations of fbodies. As well as others stopping by and driving through. We usually hang around in the parking lot, talk, check out each others cars. We also take pictures throughout the whole meet, then whenever we are ready go in and grab some food. The meet usually lasts around 3-4 hours total with people coming From as far as Mobile, Montgomery, and Tallahassee. I hope to see some of you guys there.

Oh yeah, just to introduce myself. I am from Pensacola, Fl and drive a 1998 Pontiac Trans Am. I have always loved the third gens. Growing up watching Knight Rider and such. Hope to meet some of you guys there.

Da Spudro

O'Quigley's...... I'm there. Baring weather and my current car running like crap randomly issue.

weberflorida

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I am in for both meets. The on the tenth in Crestview and the one on the 31st in Destin. Keep us up to date on whether or not they are happening.

weberflorida

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Also do any of you know any good paint and body guys that do good work.

Da Spudro

there were a couple of guys i heard really good things about, but i think one has closed and i haven't heard anything about the other in years. i've been looking for a trustworthy place with a frame jig so i can get my Sub Frame connectors welded in.


Gator Paint and Body - In FWB, but i have no idea if they're still around.
Stripmasters - in Milton, haven't heard anything about these guys in years, so no idea if they're still around or not and if so what kind of work.

i can tell you to avoid Precision Paint and body in Crestview... had them do an accident claim on my wifes impala and it was amazing how lazy there were and thought i wouldn't notice.

weberflorida

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Right on thanks brother. I am gonna check out the stripmasters place. The other places here in milton/pace are just straight up rip offs. When I wanted to get my Vr4 painted they were talking like 5 to 6 grand to just base/clear with very minimal bodywork

Da Spudro

that price is probably on par. just about all of the "pro-shops" i've talked to around here want 4-5K just to base and clear. no jams, no nothing just exterior. i've got a few friends with people they know who do it on the side, but never gotten a call back from any of them to check out their work. stripmasters used to be expensive, but about 8 years ago, if you wanted a reputable place to do a show car quality job on the car, they were the way to go.

weberflorida

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That is nuts man. I can't believe that it costs that much. Guess it will look better then maaco though huh. lol

Da Spudro

i bought one of the purple HVLP guns from harbor freight to try my luck at painting. seen alot of people on here have good luck with them. i suspect it will take many practice attempts though on my IROC before i finally get brave enough to try it on my Vert. might be an option for you. or just keep an ear out at the shops you frequent. usually if you ask around you can find A guy who does it on the side. just make sure to check out his work and ask yourself if it was your car you were looking at would you be happy with it.

vistageek92

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I could see driving down to Destin. Only like a 4hour drive for me. Hate to have to drive the car on the highway...who knows what could happen to a paint job.

Family vacations there a lot during the summer. I'll try and make it down. Would love to make it!

weberflorida

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I am about to try to paint my vr4 cause so I will let you know how it goes. I did the same and bought some guns from Harbor Freight. My neighbor across the street painted his 65 mustang in his garage and it came out looking pretty awesome. I am going to talk to him probably this weekend for some tips before I get started. I have already done the all the body work on it and just need to spray the primer/base and clear

89RS_82Z

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Well I know I will be at P'cola ................... Destin, I sure hope so

StevenB L98/LS1

I know the st. patricks day meet isnt for another month, but im just giving a shout out now to see who will come to the pensacola meet? i so far have 4 people going with me and 3 others i still im waiting to hear back. I havent been to a decent meet since september so im trying to round up as many as possible for a good turn out.

weberflorida

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When are you planning to do the meet? I am working another member to help me get my car tuned. I could always drive my beater camry. I am in for whenever no matter what car I take. lol

Da Spudro

since this is the first i've heard of St. Patty's meet, depending on time and location i might be in.

StevenB L98/LS1

This is Dman's original plan he posted it here and up on gulf coast third gens forum as well if your a member there, but march 17th at 1:30 pm i believe at hub stacy's downtown which is a saturday. Exactly a month away so im glad i said something if nobody knew.

Da Spudro

nope i remember seeing this now. guess i forgot about it, so good thing it was brought up again.

weberflorida

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Man I hope that I get my car running right by then. I love the fish house

StevenB L98/LS1

Would like to check it out, fish house is so close to government blvd too, so who knows theres a big parking lot next to fish house could end up there possibly

KMK454

It all sounds good. Also there's the Pensacola Bay Brewery...

Dmans85

Besides the commitments you see posted here, there will be other thirdgenners who will be coming to the Mar 17 meet at Pensacola. Look forward to seeing everyone there

Kurt, sounds like you've had the good fortune of sampling some of their handiwork before

gotabekidding

wanted to go to destin last year, could shoot for it this year
if the t/a is running by then

88gtman

Hope to see you there. We had some nice 3rd gens there last year.

Da Spudro

well depending on if i can ever get my vert fixed...... might be bringing my bike to some of these...

StevenB L98/LS1

Whats up with the vert?

Da Spudro

short version - had the rear end rebuilt due to a bad ring and pinion. then had it rebuilt again when the carrier went bad on the ride home. this time i put 3.73's in it. difference in gearing made the speedo WAY inaccurate.... replaced driven gear - speedo still inaccurate but not as bad. then speedo stopped working. discovered the car NEEDS the input from the VSS to run properly as it started going bat@#$% after it broke. tried finding the right combo and eventually discovered 15 Drive 42 Driven. took to have gears installed and discovered VSS actually broke. replaced VSS and installed 15/42 combo - car ran to 40MPH and VSS broke and shredded the 42 tooth gear. bad VSS suspected as it didn't seem to spin right to begin with. parts ordered and waiting, should be in monday and it'll get tried again. hopefully this time it will work if not......? enter frustration here.

StevenB L98/LS1

wow seems like the some bad luck with the rear end on that vert since you got it, i remember talking to you when you first got it the pinion seal was bad at first. hope all goes good putting it back together so we can see a nice vert

Da Spudro

yeah... hopefully it'll be done and finished on Monday.... we'll see. - Thanks by the way

KMK454

Actually I haven't, but I'm interested in trying out a growler or mini-keg of their IPA...

KMK454

Who does your work? I know there's a place in Crestview called Vettes Unlimited that specializes in 4th gen Corvettes (TPI motors and some parts commonality) that said they'd work on a TPI.

I have rust in my coolant system. Car sat for last two weeks and the coolant separates from rust in the tank so it's green with the rust bits sitting up in the reservoir, but after a drive it all mixes and becomes brown. Isn't a head gasket and isn't oil in the system, it's just plain old rust. I think the last owner put tap water in the radiator. Car just needs a day of nothing but fill/flush/fill/flush/fill/flush... car runs fine and stays in normal operating temps.

weberflorida

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Hey I just talked to that shop in crestview and they seem like pretty legit dudes. I am going to swing by and check it out this week. I was talking to the guy about dyno tuning and he said he would get back to me they are gonna talk to their dyno guy and see what kind of stuff they would be able to offer to us. Anybody interested?