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Old Mar 16, 2003 | 07:51 PM
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Car: 13 Ram 1500/ 78 Formy
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Took 3.5yrs to get here



It was in the previous owners garage for 2 yrs before I got it. Worked on it another 1.5yrs and today it was so nice, I just had to get rid of that protective layer of dust, dirt & grime
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Old Mar 16, 2003 | 07:56 PM
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great.
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Old Mar 17, 2003 | 07:28 PM
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Old Mar 17, 2003 | 08:25 PM
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Looks alot better then that last pic of it you posted.

Whats up with the seam between the fender and the door?
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Old Mar 17, 2003 | 08:40 PM
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like it, tholugh i'd lose the bug/rock guard thing...
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Old Mar 18, 2003 | 12:13 AM
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Car: 13 Ram 1500/ 78 Formy
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Whats up with the seam between the fender and the door?
18yrs worth of putting up w/crap. The hinges need to be replaced on the divers side, but I can live w/it.

the 1/2 bra was a free gift when I got the "black out" tail lights & other assorted stuff.

arent those 14" wheels stylin'

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Old Mar 18, 2003 | 08:56 AM
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i'd lose the bra. I have never seen a thirdgen in that kind of off-white color, its unique, i like. The wheels are different too.
Not a bad run for 3.5 yrs
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Old Mar 18, 2003 | 11:15 AM
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The wheels may be 14 inch, but they I think they look good on there. They are definitely unique, and you can enjoy a cheap purchase price for tires. I bet you can get a pretty decent set of new tires for under 200 dollars for 14 inch rims. Beats the heck out of paying 500 for a set of tires for 17 inch rims.

I would also loose the mini-bra. I have never thought that they looked very good on the firebird. I think that a full bra looks pretty good on a camaro, but the shape of the Firebird nose, I think, looks best when left uncovered.

Looks like a nice car. I hope you enjoy it and take good care of it.
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Old Mar 19, 2003 | 07:32 AM
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LOOKS GREAT!!!
Ya can score those wheels so easy & I'll bet ya know how, also.
Suggestion on fender.
OPEN DRIVER DOOR & leave open
On the bottom of the fender is the fitting for attachment.
Pull it out, so the fender lines up proper with rocker panel.
Close the door, YET, insert wood (like a paint brush handle) to BOW out the fender so when door opens, the fender does not interfere with the door. This ">" fender line, angle.
You can even do this with your hand.
THE DOOR IS STRONGER then the fender.
DO THIS GENTLY & ya get the results ya seek.
I did this to my passenger fender & it worked great.
TOOK SEVERAL "GENTLE" attempts, yet worked great!
I started with arm/hand to pull out the angle, first, then finished with the thin piece of wood I used. My fenders are GM issued, stronger then "Made in China" replacement.
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Old Mar 23, 2003 | 05:50 PM
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Old Mar 23, 2003 | 06:07 PM
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Originally posted by pontiacguy1
The wheels may be 14 inch, but they I think they look good on there. They are definitely unique, and you can enjoy a cheap purchase price for tires. I bet you can get a pretty decent set of new tires for under 200 dollars for 14 inch rims. Beats the heck out of paying 500 for a set of tires for 17 inch rims.


That may be so, but the 17s look better. The 14s shocking look ok. I think the fact that they are deep dished makes them look a little larger.

Wasn't cream available only on 82-84s?
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Old Mar 23, 2003 | 06:56 PM
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Car: 13 Ram 1500/ 78 Formy
Engine: 5.7 / 7.4
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sorry about the link, tha host site is down for who knows how long? PM me if you want a copy e-mailed.

thanks.
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Old Mar 23, 2003 | 09:43 PM
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Want great wheels dirt cheap!
www.slponline.com
16" x 8"
Firebird 2002
take offs with tires
245/60/16 Goodyear GSC
$550 all four! +shipping
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Old Mar 24, 2003 | 10:44 PM
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From: BFE, MD
Car: 13 Ram 1500/ 78 Formy
Engine: 5.7 / 7.4
Transmission: 6sp / TH350
Axle/Gears: 3.55 posi / 3.23
gonna try to attach pic as file:

no, I can't make it any bigger for the hard of seeing
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Old Mar 25, 2003 | 08:23 AM
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No.
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The rear bumper has been fixed.
Now working on front nose.
Yeah that was a nice day heading back from Malibu.
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Old Mar 25, 2003 | 10:03 AM
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Car: 13 Ram 1500/ 78 Formy
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yes, they are two different cars.

The spookiness astounds :sillylol:
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Old Mar 25, 2003 | 10:17 AM
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Lookin' really good man! :rockon:
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Old Mar 25, 2003 | 10:31 AM
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