http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/ THE Internet Community Of Firebird Fanatics! en Thu, 23 Feb 2012 04:07:41 +0000 http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/topic/planting-the-seed#post-610 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:24:40 +0000 twoformulas 610@http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/ <p>Cool. I was thinking the 6X4's would be too high of compression on the 455, but 9.2 will work. Thanks for the suggestions!</p> <p>Rick </p> http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/topic/planting-the-seed#post-609 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:50:37 +0000 67droptop455 609@http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/ <p>I agree, keep the 72 455 and the 6X4's and you'll bee in the right range for compression. </p> <p>A good balance of decent street-able performance, with most likely a standard bore to last you and your bird a lifetime...</p> <p>That would be the way to go...</p> <p>Brett! </p> http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/topic/planting-the-seed#post-608 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:16:21 +0000 sixt8bird 608@http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/ <p>Why not keep the 455 and use the 6X4s. This will give you about 9.2 compression. Also the 557 1975 blocks are known for weaker thinner webbing of all 400s. They are OK for the stock HP but not much else. Lucky you have the 988 block. Its worth more. &lt;img src=&quot;http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/my-plugins/smiley-choice/default/icon_razz.gif&quot; title=&quot;:P&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; </p> http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/topic/planting-the-seed#post-607 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:56:22 +0000 twoformulas 607@http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/ <p>Hello all:</p> <p>Long time no talk, or see... I finally got around to tearing down two extra motors I have and am planning on selling one of them. I thought I would post this because, once I figure out which I will keep to build, I will offer the other here first.</p> <p>The first is a '75 400 block that is the 481988 code. It looks to be an original bore but I am going to have a local machine shop check the bores as there is some rust in two of them. I want to make sure it is buildable with no cracks.</p> <p>The second is an all-original '72 455 I pulled out of a Bonneville about ten years ago, and it is remarkably clean inside. I left the short block alone because I don't even think it will need to be bored oversize. I am going to have that verified too.</p> <p>I have an extra set of 6x-4's and a set of 6x-8's and will keep the 4's if I sell the 455, or keep the 8's if I sell the 400. Just throwing this out to see if there is any local interest...</p> <p>Thanks, Rick </p> http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/topic/new-friday-night-cruz-in-spot#post-604 Sun, 19 Feb 2012 19:25:09 +0000 frmula400 604@http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/ <p>Very Cool! Will add this to the calendar! </p> http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/topic/new-friday-night-cruz-in-spot#post-603 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:15:56 +0000 Big Bird TA 603@http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/ <p>That sounds great! &lt;img src=&quot;http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/my-plugins/smiley-choice/default/icon_biggrin.gif&quot; title=&quot;:D&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; </p> http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/topic/new-friday-night-cruz-in-spot#post-602 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:36:19 +0000 Manic 602@http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/ <p>Hey South Enders! Listen UP! Griot's Garage is opening their grounds April 13th for a new Cruise In spot on Friday Nights, starting at 6PM, every single week. Come on out. </p> http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/topic/5th-gen-trans-am#post-600 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:05:50 +0000 Big Bird TA 600@http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/ <p><img src="http://images.auction123.com/b4e7e26d-2197-46bd-a797-1826e3dc7913/2G1FJ1EJ4C9137279/01.jpg?webimage001l"></p> <p>I think <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Pontiac-Trans-Am-Tribute-ZTA-Firebird-Package-Smokey-and-Bandit-appearance-/270896512612?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&amp;hash=item3f12b0be64#ht_7016wt_1165">this is the best attempt to capture what a 5th gen Trans Am</a> would look like. Pretty impressive. Just needs snowflake wheels! What do you guys think?</p> <p>EDIT: Found <a href="http://www.ztafirebird.com/index.html">this link</a> to the company that makes the kit. </p> http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/topic/club-coner-at-marymount#post-599 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:46:18 +0000 frmula400 599@http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/ <p>Cool Thanks. I have heard back from a few members who think that May would be a good month, since the weather is still iffy at best. I will see if we can book may. How does this sound to you all? I was kinda thinking of getting aleast one car from each generation, and maybe a couple of not so perfect cars to show that we have all types in the club, from show winners to projects and daily drivers. We can display original club newsletters, t-shirts, jackets and hats and show shirts. We have had poster made with the club logo on them that are floating around. This could be really cool!<br /> Jeff D </p> http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/topic/club-coner-at-marymount#post-598 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:12:35 +0000 JtotheIzzo 598@http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/ <p>Jeff, If you can't find another 4th gen I will be happy to donate mine since she is not a daily driver. That being said we have plenty of nicer 4th Gen's in the club that I would rather see represent our club. Whenever the club wants to do this I am game. </p> http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/topic/club-coner-at-marymount#post-597 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:02:10 +0000 frmula400 597@http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/ <p>For those who were not able to make it to Sunday's meeting, there is a club corner at the LeMay Family Collection at the Matymount building in Tacoma. Many of you were interested in doing this, however the only months still availiable are May, June , July August and September, prime car months. Maybe we can try for early 2013? This is a really great way to get our club more in the public eye. I will send out and email with the attachments with the over view and application. We can make this a great club event!<br /> Jeff D </p> http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/topic/looking-to-buy-another-firebird#post-596 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:32:11 +0000 sixt8bird 596@http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/ <p>It's an addiction. Everyone I know buy one and then another and another and ................................ Congrats!! </p> http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/topic/looking-to-buy-another-firebird#post-595 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:33:41 +0000 JtotheIzzo 595@http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/ <p>Here she is:<br /> <img src="http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m419/bad_az_s10/97_TA/1.jpg"></p> <p>I could get used to this view:</p> <p><img src="http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m419/bad_az_s10/97_TA/2-1.jpg"> </p> http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/topic/1979-anniversary-edition-trans-am#post-592 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:43:52 +0000 Keli 592@http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/ <p>403 Auto, rust free, needs complete restoration, runs, original drive train, 86,000 miles. GREAT PROJECT CAR!!!<br /> Location: Gates, Oregon. Happy to send pics if interested!!<br /> Calls only: #503-559-4828<br /> $3,200 </p> http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/topic/1967-hood-latch-needed#post-591 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 22:38:41 +0000 sixt8bird 591@http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/ <p>Damn, 3 months and no bites? </p> http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/topic/1967-hood-latch-needed#post-590 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:00:04 +0000 1967Firebird 590@http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/ <p>Still in need............ </p> http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/topic/looking-to-buy-another-firebird#post-586 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 13:46:08 +0000 JtotheIzzo 586@http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/ <p>Yes sir that i the one. I will post up some more pictures later. It was dark when i finally got it in the garage ( or the aviary as my Dad has begun to call it) </p> http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/topic/looking-to-buy-another-firebird#post-585 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 13:39:06 +0000 Big Bird TA 585@http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/ <p>Congratulations! Please post pics! &lt;img src=&quot;http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/my-plugins/smiley-choice/default/icon_biggrin.gif&quot; title=&quot;:D&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; </p> http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/topic/looking-to-buy-another-firebird#post-584 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 13:19:26 +0000 frmula400 584@http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/ <p>Awesome! Is it the car you posted on Facebook? Pretty sweet! </p> http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/topic/looking-to-buy-another-firebird#post-583 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 22:56:20 +0000 JtotheIzzo 583@http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/ <p>Well we ended up bringing home another 4th gen. Picked up a 97 TA. She needs some love but is in pretty good shape overall. My take on it is anytime you pay under $2k for a 4th gen and then are able to hit 100 mph on the way home its money well spent. Pops is stoked about it and looking forward to some events this year! </p> http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/topic/looking-to-buy-another-firebird#post-582 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 13:36:07 +0000 frmula400 582@http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/ <p>Howdy Josh, what generation is he looking for? Here in Auburn there is a 1978 Esprit on a car lot. its in the back of the lot. I think he's looking for like $2800, but there is definately room for negotiation. It is the same color blue as the Sky Bird package. It is all there. with the original 350 Pontiac with A/C. Interior is hashed. He didn't have ther key when I checked it out, so we couldn't start it. But hed called me a couple of weeks ago and said they have the key now. it is not on their website. And I am drawing a blank on the name of the lot, but its almost on the corner is 15th Ave NE and Auburn Way North, accross from starbucks. Karen was wanting to get it, but in all realitry we don't have the space.<br /> Jeffy D </p> http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/topic/looking-to-buy-another-firebird#post-581 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:51:40 +0000 JtotheIzzo 581@http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/ <p>Good Morning Fellow Firebird enthusiasts,</p> <p>My Dad is looking to re-enter the Hot Rod world and is looking for a Firebird.</p> <p>So I am looking for any leads on some Firebirds under $2k. With preference given to the most complete of course. I am all over Craigslist and will starting to line up some to look at. If any of them belong to members let me know. </p> <p>Thanks guys!</p> <p>-Josh </p> http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/topic/for-sell#post-580 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 23:44:07 +0000 jdkennedy 580@http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/ <p>sorry to hear that, hope jeff gets his parts. Its been very hard to find this and its especially frustrting cause the car had it before the body work. right now its the only thing missing </p> http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/topic/for-sell#post-578 Sat, 10 Dec 2011 08:48:11 +0000 Grok 578@http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/ <p>I only have the 2 corner pieces.I'm still waiting for Jeff to get back with me because he wanted them. </p> http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/topic/for-sell#post-577 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:14:40 +0000 jdkennedy 577@http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/ <p>if you still have it I need the top piece, I had some body work done on my 73 while deployed and when I got it back the top piece had gone awol &lt;img src=&quot;http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/my-plugins/smiley-choice/default/icon_sad.gif&quot; title=&quot;:(&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; </p> http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/topic/northwest-harvest-food-drive-pictures#post-576 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 11:58:15 +0000 Manic 576@http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/ <p>Great looking cruz. I was there in spirit guys, really! Something about being tied to hospital recliner by an IV full of pain meds kept me from joining you this year. It was an emergency surgery due to the fact that I pulled free the plates they had just put in 4 weeks ago on the 18th last month during my last operation. Rather depressing, but I'm hey, I'm on the mend now! Yea! See ya all soon!<br /> Brent </p> http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/topic/northwest-harvest-food-drive-pictures#post-575 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 07:21:52 +0000 Big Bird TA 575@http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/ <p>Unfortunately we can't make that event. &lt;img src=&quot;http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/my-plugins/smiley-choice/default/icon_sad.gif&quot; title=&quot;:(&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; </p> http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/topic/northwest-harvest-food-drive-pictures#post-574 Sat, 03 Dec 2011 23:37:00 +0000 frmula400 574@http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/ <p>Awesome Pics! It was great meeting you and your family! You are coming to the toy drive, right?<br /> Jeff D </p> http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/topic/toys-for-tots-run#post-573 Sat, 03 Dec 2011 23:34:27 +0000 frmula400 573@http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/ <p>Me and Karen for sure in our '89, and Brett L. in his '67 convert. And I think Don G. in his '02 Firehawk. Not sure who else. We collected toys from members who couldn't make it at the Chrisatmas party today, which was a great time!<br /> Jeff D </p> http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/topic/toys-for-tots-run#post-572 Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:26:01 +0000 JtotheIzzo 572@http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/ <p>Whos going? </p> http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/topic/northwest-harvest-food-drive-pictures#post-571 Sat, 03 Dec 2011 17:09:47 +0000 Big Bird TA 571@http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/ <p>Hi All,</p> <p>Had an awesome time meeting folks and checking out your fantastic Firebirds! Here are a few photos from the food drive today.</p> <p><img style="width: 800px;" src="http://i627.photobucket.com/albums/tt351/StripeyGT/IMG_0601.jpg"></p> <p><img style="width: 800px;" src="http://i627.photobucket.com/albums/tt351/StripeyGT/IMG_0602.jpg"></p> <p><img style="width: 800px;" src="http://i627.photobucket.com/albums/tt351/StripeyGT/IMG_0603.jpg"></p> <p><img style="width: 800px;" src="http://i627.photobucket.com/albums/tt351/StripeyGT/IMG_0604.jpg"></p> <p><img style="width: 800px;" src="http://i627.photobucket.com/albums/tt351/StripeyGT/IMG_0605.jpg"></p> <p><img style="width: 800px;" src="http://i627.photobucket.com/albums/tt351/StripeyGT/IMG_0606.jpg"></p> <p><img style="width: 800px;" src="http://i627.photobucket.com/albums/tt351/StripeyGT/IMG_0607.jpg"> </p> http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/topic/wanted-window-trim-for#post-570 Sat, 26 Nov 2011 19:57:25 +0000 sixt8bird 570@http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/ <p>No I need it for a friend. </p> http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/topic/for-sell#post-569 Sat, 26 Nov 2011 14:21:52 +0000 frmula400 569@http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/ <p>Sounds good to me, shoot me an email at <a href="mailto:frmula400@hotmail.com">frmula400@hotmail.com</a>. Where would you be shipping it from? Talk to you later!<br /> Jeff D </p> http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/topic/wanted-window-trim-for#post-568 Sat, 26 Nov 2011 14:19:22 +0000 frmula400 568@http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/ <p>Hey Steve, did ya git a "new" Car? I will see if I still have some extra windsheild trim.<br /> Jeff D </p> http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/topic/wanted-window-trim-for#post-567 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 09:43:02 +0000 sixt8bird 567@http://forum.wwfirebirds.com/ <p>drivers side vertical/upper windshield glass trim. 1970-? .<br /> Its a 1971 Formula. </p>