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Old Jan 19, 2002 | 08:18 PM
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finally, may be slow for dial-up, or it might just be me

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2.8 VS 6X-4 poncho head
2.8 VS 6X-4 poncho head 2

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Old Jan 19, 2002 | 09:37 PM
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pretty damn good deal for $150 ! ....The new wheels are a BIG improvement , nice clean interior , except for all that crapola on the front seat j/k ...I've been wondering what your ride looks like though !...My camaro is white to ! fine bird man ! , keep up the hard work !
p.s. about damn time you got the pics ! heh j.k

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Old Jan 20, 2002 | 03:38 PM
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Old Jan 20, 2002 | 08:43 PM
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Car: 13 Ram 1500/ 78 Formy
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I'll get more pic when the engine swap is done, and I get headliner material to match the interior.

And what's wrong with the stock wheels? they came free w/the car!

AS far as the heads go, the pontiac heads ARE that much bigger, and about 30 lbs heavier too
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Old Jan 20, 2002 | 08:50 PM
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It looks pretty good are you gonna repaint and get new seats?
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Old Jan 20, 2002 | 09:26 PM
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Just need to work on that rust.
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Old Jan 20, 2002 | 09:58 PM
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Just need to work on that rust
I was told natural is better for you. And Rust is a natural process, so it must be better for the car

Yeah, I have heavy salted roads in NS, so my car's paint is getting rusty again too.

Nice ride, the car looks too be in really good shape for $150.
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Old Jan 20, 2002 | 10:35 PM
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Originally posted by Project: 85 2.8 bird
I'll get more pic when the engine swap is done, and I get headliner material to match the interior.

And what's wrong with the stock wheels? they came free w/the car!

AS far as the heads go, the pontiac heads ARE that much bigger, and about 30 lbs heavier too
Im talking about the newer wheels you have on there now .They look good . Did not say there was anything wrong with the old ones . I like my white RS wheels on mine .Id prefer SS wheels or chrome OZ monte carlos ! But Im not paying that much for wheels I think its just ridiculous to pay that much .But to each his own , if someone reading this has expensive aftermarket wheels on their car more power to ya , looks better than my stockers I know ! ...Unless its ghetto !
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Old Jan 20, 2002 | 10:54 PM
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Car: 13 Ram 1500/ 78 Formy
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Thosse new wheels are the ones I got the bird for x-mas. Only paid $100 for all 4 w/tires (only 3 center caps though )

The seats are that beige/brown color, the seat covers were free & just happened to match the headliner. The headliner I got was red, & the only one that wasn't for a t-top.

I'll repair rust & keep the car the "FROST BEIGE" it is. sleeper color

The car is origonally from MI (no front liscence plate). no posi, but med suspension option w/14" wheels. odd.

I took off the muffler tonight, it's just as rusted as the cat & I-pipe. the only good thing about the exdhaust, besides being out, are the tail pipes.
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Old Jan 20, 2002 | 11:13 PM
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Why is it that Firebirds with those wheels only have 3 center caps? It's like something GM designed, to have one center cap fall off/get stolen and have three remain. I know I have four, but that's only after we replaced one after it fell off and got run over and shattered to pieces.
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Old Jan 20, 2002 | 11:32 PM
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Originally posted by 89V6FBIRD
Why is it that Firebirds with those wheels only have 3 center caps? It's like something GM designed, to have one center cap fall off/get stolen and have three remain. I know I have four, but that's only after we replaced one after it fell off and got run over and shattered to pieces.
I've got what I think are the optional wheels, have the same center cap it looks like, and the bird fell out of one of 'em! Where can I get replacements?
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Old Jan 20, 2002 | 11:47 PM
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I got it at the GM dealer in Van Nuys. You have to buy the cap AND the Firebird Medallion! Just another way for GM to make money off our old cars. Total cost: $31, and 2 weeks wait for shipping. TIP: Superglue the medallion to the cap when you get it.
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Old Jan 21, 2002 | 04:07 PM
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how much were the medallions? I've seen some caps in jc whitney.
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Old Jan 22, 2002 | 02:11 PM
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Engine: 2.8 2bbl, 2.8 MPFI
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The JC Whitney caps have smaller centers so the original emblems don't work. I "modified" a set of aftermarket caps to work using a drill and sanding discs. Classic industries should have the emblems
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Old Jan 22, 2002 | 04:46 PM
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Try Classic Ind. or eBay!
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Old Jun 16, 2002 | 11:50 PM
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an update for those wanting NEW centercaps WITH the bird!!!!!!!!!! Went to Traders World last week, an indoor/outdoor flea market.. This dude has NEW centercaps, silver & gold birds with metal locking clips for $15 each. Also has the 2nd gen bird caps chromed for same price. birds are red or black. I know what I'll be getting soon

If anyone needs a hook up, actual price + actual shipping + packageing material if any cost (I'm resourceful). There will be a finders fee, but will be used for gas money
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Old Jun 18, 2002 | 01:00 AM
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That rust thing sucks. I have the same problum but not as bad hopfully
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