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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 10:12 PM
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I bought a 98 Firebird awhile back. Its only a v6 but IDK im not trying to make it fast, I just love fbodys in general. So I wanted to make it look show worthy since it isnt a race car.

This is some of the stuff I have waiting to go on the car in the near future. Its all in my room, Just wanting on my tires and lug nuts from tomzwheels.

I will update JUST this thread instead of making a bunch everytime I do somthing new.

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I got ALL the sound stuff from IAN @ Kee Audio, Rims from LMPerformance, Suspension stuff from UMI
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 10:15 PM
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Ill have pics of the car up tomorrow. Its got the whole interior gutted. I still have to buy a bunch more stuff

Carpet being #1
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 10:15 PM
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 10:24 PM
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interesting, look forward to seeing the car and how it comes together
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 10:44 PM
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cant wait to see this **** done!!
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 08:43 AM
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was it someone's birthday recently? lol
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 08:59 AM
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should make for a really nice car cant wait to see some pics
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wow, ur cars gonna love u man! good luck & congrads on the mods!
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 11:19 AM
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I'm just curious why you'd spend all that money on a V6 Firebird and not have just used it to get a much nicer car to start with? V8 Formula/Trans Am???
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by demo3k
I'm just curious why you'd spend all that money on a V6 Firebird and not have just used it to get a much nicer car to start with? V8 Formula/Trans Am???
Because I bet the car was under 10K. It doesn't look like that much money to me? I bought my V6 for 10K and made it look and be the way I wanted for only another 1000. At the time, There was no way to find a low mileage TA or SS for that price or even under 15K. I'm betting this is the same deal.

Also, I think it's worth mentioning, you can't really use the term "Much Nicer" and "Formula" in the same sentence. The look identical, and feel identical, minus the power of the ls1. I've seen V6 F-bodies that look "Much Nicer" than MOST of the ls1 powered cars on this site. So I don't think there is a valid argument there.
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Nice but wheres the koni's .
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 01:32 PM
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i paid 7k for mine with leather and T-tops.. the deals are out there. you just have to be patient.
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should look good when ur done, pics of the car as it sits now?
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by rumblebox
i paid 7k for mine with leather and T-tops.. the deals are out there. you just have to be patient.
And how many miles?
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 04:39 PM
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I sure do miss my V6 Camaro for a daily driver. Got 35 mpg on the highway out of it and it looked great. Drunk drivers really do suck. Nice project jesse, can't wait to see the results!
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Originally Posted by demo3k
I'm just curious why you'd spend all that money on a V6 Firebird and not have just used it to get a much nicer car to start with? V8 Formula/Trans Am???
Ok here goes, I figured this question would come up a few times.

I bought the car for 3,000 dollars. He wanted 5,000 and I dropped him down. I bought it to drive. Not to go fast or to race. Ive owned an Lt1 camaro befor this one and I never cared much for "racing". I want to get good gas milage, or atleast better then a v8 does. Been there done that.

An Fbody is an fbody is an fbody. Engine doesnt matter to everyone. I guess im one of them, I love camaros and firebirds, no matter is its a 6 or 8.

I already have the TA rear bumper and hatch on the car. Im doing a different hood then the standard Ws6 hood tho.

---All in total I prob have over 2200 dollars in parts in my room---

I came home yesterday and had the rims and the box from Kee audio sitn on my porch. Looked pretty bad ***.
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Originally Posted by SpdFrk1990
Nice but wheres the koni's .
Im hoping to get them soon, Im just having a hard time spending 800 on shocks.lol I hope they are worth the money
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 08:15 PM
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98k miles when I bought it, but it didn't have any problems or show wear.



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And how many miles?
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 08:18 PM
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good luck!
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Originally Posted by Blue's_Z28
I sure do miss my V6 Camaro for a daily driver. Got 35 mpg on the highway out of it and it looked great. Drunk drivers really do suck. Nice project jesse, can't wait to see the results!
35MPG HOW!! Do tell! M5 or A4? Highest I've ever gotten on the highway is a bit under 28.
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