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BonzoHansen 01-26-2015 09:55 PM

car looks nice. how much did you pay?


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Originally Posted by sweetbmxrider (Post 913574)
Definitely not a 6k car. Look at ron's ss or other examples in classifieds...

Not that we can tell from the pics, but just based on the pics I'd expect this car to be worth more then the car Ron is selling. This one looks cleaner and is unmodded and will likely pass inspection. The killer is the mileage though. Put it this way if i were looking for a car for my kid i'd look at the red one first. I'm not sure Ron can get what he is asking either, its a less desirable 98, wont pass inspection and the hood hurts too. I sense this red one might be a better car.

If I were Paul I'd part it though. stick to the plan.

V 01-26-2015 10:13 PM

The Formy is 100% stock and unmolested. It also passed inspection and is valid until 2016.
I paid 2200 for the car. I figured that's what an ls1 block, ls6 manifold, engine accessories, harness and pcm would cost me anyway.
I'm gonna part it and use parts/profits for my GTA. I'd rather have my GTA done with an LS1 in it instead of yet another car which I'll want to dump money into as well.

BonzoHansen 01-26-2015 10:20 PM

Wow, I'd have scooped it for that price too! I never trip on deals like that

sweetbmxrider 01-27-2015 05:29 AM

Very nice.

In my opinion, a ws6 or an ss will pull the most dollar aside from the extra special editions that have a following.

1320B4U 01-27-2015 09:17 AM

That was a great score.

BonzoHansen 01-27-2015 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by sweetbmxrider (Post 913583)
Very nice.

In my opinion, a ws6 or an ss will pull the most dollar aside from the extra special editions that have a following.

yes if all else is equal. But a clean formula, which isn't a base firebird, is likely better than a problematic SS

V 01-27-2015 11:34 PM

Well, I confirmed that it is NOT the last Firebird Formula ever built, Haha.

So now I have a clear conscience to cut it up!

sweetbmxrider 01-28-2015 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by BonzoHansen (Post 913586)
yes if all else is equal. But a clean formula, which isn't a base firebird, is likely better than a problematic SS

Agreed

transampete 02-03-2015 09:49 PM

It's a shame to see these cars cut up for parts. Soon you won't be able to buy a whole car. With that said does the wing come off the formula or is it part of the hatch. I'd might be interested. LOL

V 02-03-2015 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by transampete (Post 913774)
It's a shame to see these cars cut up for parts. Soon you won't be able to buy a whole car. With that said does the wing come off the formula or is it part of the hatch. I'd might be interested. LOL

the formulas and base firebirds have the spoiler which is part of the molded hatch. Only the TA high spoiler is removable

transampete 02-04-2015 08:04 AM

I,m curious to see what a firebird hatch weighs vs TA hatch and wing. If you,re parting it out anyway do you have a way to weighing it?

V 02-04-2015 12:57 PM

Ive had a few hatches and compared just by moving them around. It is not a noticeable difference, probably less than 5 lbs only.

I made a lightweight camaro hatch a few years ago by using lexan/speedglass to replace the heavy glass and then I gutted the inner structure of the hatch itself. I used pins under the SS spoiler to hold it down. Came out great and looked nice. Even in a heavy downpour, it did not leak one bit.

transampete 02-05-2015 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by V (Post 913798)
Ive had a few hatches and compared just by moving them around. It is not a noticeable difference, probably less than 5 lbs only.

I made a lightweight camaro hatch a few years ago by using lexan/speedglass to replace the heavy glass and then I gutted the inner structure of the hatch itself. I used pins under the SS spoiler to hold it down. Came out great and looked nice. Even in a heavy downpour, it did not leak one bit.

I figured as much. Thanks

WayFast84 02-15-2015 06:05 AM

I need rear backing plates if you have any. If not how much for the whole brake set up? PM me.


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