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04-21-2012, 04:11 PM
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Power Member/NJFBOA Bookie/Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: North Jersey = Best Jersey.
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As Legend Says, the Phoenix Shall Arise from the Ashes
As most of you know, the Trans Am took a fatal hit last weekend.
It sucks, but I'm blessed with, first, myself & my girlfriend's health, and second, a great community of car-enthusiast who have stepped up in a big way for me since the incident.
**...I owe a lot of thanks to you guys; Text messages, visits, tear down help, roller acquisition, and part support. I'm proud to call a lot of you guys my friends. **
You see, Erica was an organ donor. And as surgery is in her future, I - regrettably - have to impose on you guys one more time. Right after the accident, someone told me, "The death of one is the birth of another." Well, I've acquired a V6 Firebird to replace the T/A with. But, I need help...
What: Drivetrain swap from TA into V6 'Bird.
Why: Cold beer and food (BBQ? Pizza, Subs?)
When: Saturday, April 28th.
Where: Oakland, NJ 07436
How: By the grace of God. And a lot o NJFBOA hands on deck.
Who: Bueller...? Bueller?
Here's a brief list of people I know will be there already, but I'd like to piggy-back off the other thread, and find out who's in to come lend a hand and turn some wrenches during this shet-show.
Headcount: - Jersey Mike
- MyFirstZ
- ZuuhlsTA
- Ls1ow
- LT1_8u
- Creeper
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Please post here if you can come by on Saturday to help. It's 2 k-members that need to be dropped (I'll have two cherry-pickers), and 1 that needs to be re-installed. Hence, a large turnout would be amazing.
Thanks for getting this far down.
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1995 Firebird... Stock-ish.
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Originally Posted by LS1ow
Good. He microwaved my phone 6 years ago, i hope his intake erupts.
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Last edited by Jersey Mike; 04-22-2012 at 10:14 PM.
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04-21-2012, 04:29 PM
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Mongo the Meet Coordinator
Join Date: May 2008
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Will there be air available for air tools,and or, will there be tools. Finally, will there be tequilla?
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Originally Posted by KirkEvil
repo bigals turd gen and part it out to a loving home
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04-21-2012, 04:34 PM
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Power Member/NJFBOA Bookie/Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: North Jersey = Best Jersey.
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I don't have a compressor.
I'll have tools, but it probably wouldn't hurt to bring your own small box of basics.
Tequila can be arranged.
*edit*
I thought I put this in the Lounge? Mod move?
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1995 Firebird... Stock-ish.
Quote:
Originally Posted by LS1ow
Good. He microwaved my phone 6 years ago, i hope his intake erupts.
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Last edited by Jersey Mike; 04-21-2012 at 04:35 PM.
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04-21-2012, 04:42 PM
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Mongo the Meet Coordinator
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Lounge is lame.
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Originally Posted by KirkEvil
repo bigals turd gen and part it out to a loving home
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04-21-2012, 05:11 PM
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Lord of the rings / 10 Second Club / Meet Coordinator
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Millstone Township, NJ
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Depending on how this week goes, I may be able to re-certify my ARP wedding band.
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97 T/A Ram Air Convt
Forever dyno queen / 777rwhp 662 rwtq @ 17lbs / 10.2 @ 140
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04-21-2012, 05:24 PM
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Meet Coordinator
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: brick/pt. pleasant beach
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Can I just steal both cars and do it myself down here?
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04-21-2012, 05:52 PM
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Highland Mills, NY
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Mike I just realized I cant come till after work but Il be there
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2000 Camaro SS 610rwhp/570rwtq LS2 440, 12 bolt 3.73, tranzilla t56
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04-21-2012, 06:36 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Andover, NJ
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I just heard about the wreck, glad to hear you're alright. I may be down to help. I have Friday nights off (I help run papers for the Herald up here in Sussex County) so I should be able to get over there and lend a hand. As long as I get back to be able to do Sunday's paper (though my friend will run it solo without me if he needs to). Would be good to meet some new people and say hello to some older faces I met at some point or another. People have offered to help me if they could and if I set something up. Might as well return the favor to others as its the right thing to do.
Question though, is the trans an auto to auto swap, auto to stick stick to auto or what?
I have a few things that may be of use since you say you don't have a compressor.
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04-21-2012, 06:43 PM
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Mongo the Meet Coordinator
Join Date: May 2008
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I can bring my compressor if Adam wants to bring a gun.
And another vote for towing the two dead birds to Pal Perf LLC.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KirkEvil
repo bigals turd gen and part it out to a loving home
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04-21-2012, 06:51 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: harmony, nj (phillipsburg)
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if you get miller light ill bring my expert fat kid in skinny spaces self and help out. need practice for my motor swap
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04-21-2012, 07:15 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: North Jersey
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You know I'm in. Might drop off "Ruby" the donor car tomorrow. Hope the trans holds together......
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2013 Chevy Avalanche Black Diamond Edition, 5.3, K&N
CAI, Magnaflow Exhaust, Blackbear Tune, Ram Air Hood
1999 Jeep Cherokee XJ
1979 Pontiac Trans Am WS6, working on it
1990 Pontiac Trans AM WS6, Sold
2002 Pontiac Trans Am Firehawk ,#1368 Sold
1995 Pontiac Trans Am, Traded for Hawk
1979 Pontiac Trans Am,Black, Never had a chance
1979 Pontiac Trans Am,Silver, Oak Tree in my way
1979 Pontiac Trans Am Red WS6 sold
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04-21-2012, 07:17 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: North Jersey
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I gotta compressor if you need it with a 3/8" air ratchet and 1/2" gun . Got Dewalt Electric 1/2" gun also
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2013 Chevy Avalanche Black Diamond Edition, 5.3, K&N
CAI, Magnaflow Exhaust, Blackbear Tune, Ram Air Hood
1999 Jeep Cherokee XJ
1979 Pontiac Trans Am WS6, working on it
1990 Pontiac Trans AM WS6, Sold
2002 Pontiac Trans Am Firehawk ,#1368 Sold
1995 Pontiac Trans Am, Traded for Hawk
1979 Pontiac Trans Am,Black, Never had a chance
1979 Pontiac Trans Am,Silver, Oak Tree in my way
1979 Pontiac Trans Am Red WS6 sold
Last edited by zuuhlsT/A; 04-21-2012 at 07:17 PM.
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04-21-2012, 08:26 PM
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Power Member / trans break does not equal transbrake
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Location: The Meadowlands
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u forgot to put james on the list.
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Motor - 10.84 @ 128 - 1.47 60'
Nitrous - 10.16 @ 132 - 1.40 60"
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04-21-2012, 08:55 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: West Long Branch
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At this point, I have not a ****ing clue what my Saturday looks like, but I probably won't be around till later.
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2/20/2013: They Day the ****s Stopped
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04-21-2012, 10:54 PM
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13 Second Club / Moderator
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Franklin Lakes, NJ
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If it spills over into next week, I'll be there. Got a big final Monday. Perhaps I'll stop by for an hour or two on my way to my buddies place, though.
Are any tools needed? I have a cheap pancake compressor and a Craftsman Corded impact wrench, among other things. Jack stands?
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Originally Posted by LS1ow
Except Jersey mike, great kid, but the way he looks at me makes me feel like im in danger
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04-22-2012, 09:41 AM
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Brick, NJ
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hmm this is a fairly straight forward swap. if it gets started early enough you might be running come saturday night lol
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04-22-2012, 09:48 AM
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Join Date: May 2008
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I have work at 3:30 so I'll swing by in the morning
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04-22-2012, 01:30 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Andover, NJ
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Quote:
Originally Posted by greenformula92
hmm this is a fairly straight forward swap. if it gets started early enough you might be running come saturday night lol
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Wiring harness issues in there? Otherwise I bet you're right.
Edit, realized could just unplug at the firewall. And would swap the computer too. (Price of not thinking straight when sick....)
So disregard. Easily done in a day with enough people. Depends more on how much we mess around.
Last edited by L695speed; 04-22-2012 at 10:16 PM.
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04-22-2012, 08:56 PM
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12 Second Club / Bullwinkle
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Old Bridge, NJ/Corpus Christi, TX
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Yea I should be arround Saturday morning/afternoon for teardown shenz
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1994 Medium Patriot Red Z28 6spd
370ci/Huron Speed T6 S480 ET-R HO
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who is FFB?
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An NJFBOA legend. Ask about him at the next meet.
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04-23-2012, 12:00 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Voorhees Nj
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sorry to hear mike =(
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04-23-2012, 05:45 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: North Jersey
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hey Mike, me and Jeff will be there bright and early, provided we dont have to work
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04-23-2012, 09:41 AM
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Power Member/NJFBOA Bookie/Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2009
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Thanks for all the support, guys! Don, it's a shame you never got to see the "finished" product with your wheels on them (Two of them are trashed).
Since this is a '00 to a '95 swap, pretty much everything will be swapped over (drivetrain, PCM, fuel tank, brake lines, gauge cluster, AC, everything to clone my '00).
I'm compiling a list of tools, to make sure I'm not shorthanded come swap time. If you guys can add to this list, that would be great:[*] - Strut Tower Brace -- (Do not have)
- Metric socket set -- (How many sets?)
- 3/8" & 1/2" ratchets -- (How many sets?)
- Breaker bars
- Torch
- PB Blaster
- 2 - Dollies
- Jack (How many?)
- 8x Jackstands
- Fuel Line Disconnect tool
- 1/2" DeWalt Electric Impact
- Vise Grips, Channel Locks, and Assorted Pliers
- Assorted screwdrivers
- Torx bits?
- 5 Gallon Buckets for fluids (How many? 2?)
- Swivels?
- Assorted Extensions
- 2x Cherry Pickers & Chains
- Pry bars
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1995 Firebird... Stock-ish.
Quote:
Originally Posted by LS1ow
Good. He microwaved my phone 6 years ago, i hope his intake erupts.
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Last edited by Jersey Mike; 04-23-2012 at 09:41 AM.
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04-23-2012, 10:07 AM
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Stalker
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 12,077
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I have no idea what my Saturday plans are, but I shall try to show up.
We are all just glad you and the gf are doing good.
Also, I have a bunch of parts so if you need something in a pinch, I'll see what I can help with.
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04-23-2012, 10:20 AM
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Meet Coordinator
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: brick/pt. pleasant beach
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Its 3/8ths and 5/16ths fuel line disconnect tools. PB Blaster everything every day. Sawzall might come in handy and/or cutoff wheel. Standard and metric wrenches would be nice, I assume you just forgot to mention them. Flare wrenches in assorted sizes both metric and standard for brake and a/c lines. Some pick tools for disconnecting electrical connectors. Zip ties for all teh things. 1/4" socket set would be nice for interior shens. I dono if kohler goes and swings down here first, will load up all teh things.
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