Author Topic: Spotted!!! Any year of bird (Read 27573 times)

gm muscle · « **Reply #80 on:** November 07, 2021, 06:13:01 PM »

After buying groceries this morning, I took a different route home. I saw it out of the corner of my eye, so needless to say I had to turn around.

Spotted Bird by Jose Mireles, on Flickr

roadking77 · « **Reply #81 on:** November 08, 2021, 06:56:36 AM »

2021-11-06_01-48-33 by Kerry Grubb, on Flickr

Sorry for the teaser

Good news any trans am is a good trans am, the bad news, it wasnt a 70-73 or a SD car.

Jack · « **Reply #82 on:** November 08, 2021, 08:51:00 AM »

Looks like parked on dirt for a long time... might be too far gone.

tajoe · « **Reply #83 on:** November 08, 2021, 04:14:20 PM »

I don't know. Sweep off the leaves, a fresh coat of wax, some throw pillows. Could be ready by winter.

5th T/A · « **Reply #84 on:** November 08, 2021, 04:47:12 PM »

A black 79 with a silver bird makes for a sharp looking TA.

It’s easy to look at this car and dream about what it could be.

On the other hand my TA has a 2.41 axel ratio that I would love to upgrade. I wonder if this car has a 3.08 or a 3.23?

« **Reply #84 on:** November 08, 2021, 04:47:12 PM »

roadking77 · « **Reply #85 on:** November 09, 2021, 07:47:45 AM »

Left my no. on Sat, havent heard back yet. Dont expect to at this point. I will stop again next time in the area. I need another project like I need another hole in my head

tajoe · « **Reply #86 on:** November 09, 2021, 04:07:33 PM »

Quote from: roadking77 on November 09, 2021, 07:47:45 AM

Left my no. on Sat, havent heard back yet. Dont expect to at this point. I will stop again next time in the area. I need another project like I need another hole in my head

LOL. I hear ya on that.

scarebird · « **Reply #87 on:** November 10, 2021, 09:20:34 PM »

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Jeff Carpoff, 50, ran a Ponzi scheme with his wife that sold nonexistent solar generators to investors, prosecutors said.

At least he had some taste in cars.

Nexus · « **Reply #88 on:** November 17, 2021, 08:11:14 AM »

I spotted another 2000's Trans Am, dark red/burgundy in color. Sadly, I was too busy staring at it to get a picture and when I thought about getting a picture, he was gone!!

The other one I have been driving by for at least 30 years is a black 79/80. The guy seems to like older gm vehicles because the other one he has is a late 80's step side 4x4. I should stop one of these days to chat with the guy!

roadking77 · « **Reply #89 on:** November 17, 2021, 07:07:54 PM »

Going back to page 1, I was in the 'hood again yesterday, the firehawk is still sitting there! Dont think it has moved an inch. If I had the inclination and about 2 less projects in the works I would be tempted.........

scarebird · « **Reply #90 on:** November 27, 2021, 05:40:56 PM »

CnC this morning:

roadking77 · « **Reply #91 on:** November 27, 2021, 06:31:30 PM »

Was at lowes yesterday and a white 89 ta cruised past us. Didnt have a chance for a pic. At first I thought it was a pace car but alas it wasnt.

Nexus · « **Reply #92 on:** November 29, 2021, 08:14:25 AM »

Welll, the snow has arrived so not likely any spottings for me for awhile!!

firebirdparts · « **Reply #93 on:** December 01, 2021, 01:43:21 PM »

I saw an immaculate 68 Convertible during thanksgiving (we went to Florida). On a trailer. I wasn't fast enough to get a picture though!

scarebird · « **Reply #94 on:** December 04, 2021, 11:45:31 AM »

this morning

« **Reply #94 on:** December 04, 2021, 11:45:31 AM »

Nexus · « **Reply #95 on:** December 04, 2021, 11:46:37 AM »

Nice!!

5th T/A · « **Reply #96 on:** December 04, 2021, 12:31:33 PM »

Great pics scarebird.

I have to admit I am envious of your weather being able to hold an event like this in December.

Also when I saw the last photo with the 76 TA I thought it had a badly rusted hood and then realized it was the reflection of the fall colored leaves.

tajoe · « **Reply #97 on:** December 04, 2021, 05:05:40 PM »

Quote from: 5th T/A on December 04, 2021, 12:31:33 PM

I have to admit I am envious of your weather being able to hold an event like this in December.

I thought the same thing. Most people around here with these cars have winterized them for 6-8 months.

Jack · « **Reply #98 on:** December 05, 2021, 06:59:30 AM »

^^^We already got some snow with more coming this week.

tajoe · « **Reply #99 on:** December 05, 2021, 09:19:26 AM »

Welcome to December.

roadking77 · « **Reply #100 on:** December 06, 2021, 07:45:35 AM »

Nice indeed. I had my car out for a few miles yesterday. Had to move it out of the garage to put up some Christmas decor and figured what the heck. Weather was high 40's, car ran great with the nice cool air.

scarebird · « **Reply #101 on:** December 06, 2021, 08:35:22 AM »

It hit 65° yesterday, but plunged to almost freezing as we are over a mile high. The T/A got driven a bit.

tajoe · « **Reply #102 on:** December 06, 2021, 03:45:27 PM »

Quote from: scarebird on December 06, 2021, 08:35:22 AM

It hit 65° yesterday, but plunged to almost freezing as we are over a mile high. The T/A got driven a bit.

Does that make you a member of the "Mile High" club?

scarebird · « **Reply #103 on:** December 06, 2021, 06:42:25 PM »

That is one way to look at it...

roadking77 · « **Reply #104 on:** February 17, 2022, 03:05:05 PM »

Spotted on TV in a couple of shows. Not quite the original intent but they are still trans ams! First one was on an episode of King of the Hill. One of Lucky's friends was driving one. Another is on the Simpsons, Apu the conv. store owner was driving one.
AND before you flame, yes I watch cartoons. Just about the only intelligent thing on tv these days

I did pass a late model Trans Am going down the road today. White with some kind of flame outlines on the front.

« **Reply #104 on:** February 17, 2022, 03:05:05 PM »

FormTA · « **Reply #105 on:** February 17, 2022, 03:09:17 PM »

I passed a sweet 1979 LS swapped one today as I walked by it in my shop.

b_hill_86 · « **Reply #106 on:** February 17, 2022, 03:42:01 PM »

Quote from: FormTA on February 17, 2022, 03:09:17 PM

I passed a sweet 1979 LS swapped one today as I walked by it in my shop.

Pics or it didn’t happen

roadking77 · « **Reply #107 on:** February 28, 2022, 04:18:10 PM »

2022-02-28_01-03-07 by Kerry Grubb, on Flickr

2022-02-28_01-02-54 by Kerry Grubb, on Flickr
Spotted this today when out for lunch. My spidey senses tell me its an '85.

tajoe · « **Reply #108 on:** February 28, 2022, 04:55:59 PM »

Nice find. Louvered hood. Maybe newer than 85?

Jack · « **Reply #109 on:** February 28, 2022, 09:50:02 PM »

It's funny that I saw the same year Z28... didn't bother taking a pic. I'm really liking the 3rd gens and think now prefer them over 4th gens.

roadking77 · « **Reply #110 on:** March 01, 2022, 08:35:17 AM »

I had a silver with grey bottom '85. Would look nice parked next to a TATA! I love the 3rd gens. I think the 85's may be my favorite. Unfortunately with the anemic power plants they didnt get a lot of love. I think the prices on really nice ones are starting to go up. My ultimate purchase would be an 83 Daytona pace car. Every once in awhile a nice one comes along. If I ever get another 3rd gen it will be one of those.

I think the red car in the pic is an 85. That was the year the heavy aero package started that are on this car. 86 was the first year with the third brake light, which this car does not have. 85 also had the early style flat rear spoiler standard. I believe the hi-po package (not versed on 3rd gens but I would surmise they had an equivalent w72) used the 'whale tale' and had convex wheels. My 85 was of the hi-po version. 85's def had louvers in the hood.

Nexus · « **Reply #111 on:** May 07, 2022, 04:09:04 PM »

When I was at the coffee shop, I almost missed this because I was staring at a motorcycle, while driving by this beaut. I circled back to get the photo!!

2022-05-06_07-32-50 by Charles Marson, on Flickr

5th T/A · « **Reply #112 on:** June 08, 2022, 08:18:24 AM »

I just don't see many Firebirds where I live. I just got back from spending a week in Alexandria VA, visiting daughter and grandkids when I ran into this at a park in Arlington. Looks to be a pretty decent survivor, maybe used a daily driver. Far from being perfect, it was parked pretty far from the other vehicles.

IMG_9717 by Lawrence Alexander, on Flickr

IMG_9715 by Lawrence Alexander, on Flickr

gm muscle · « **Reply #113 on:** June 08, 2022, 08:41:22 AM »

Nice! We don't see many Formula birds. It reminds me of my step-brother's '78 Firebird Formula.

b_hill_86 · « **Reply #114 on:** June 08, 2022, 02:01:11 PM »

Love it! I’ll probably never get a second car but if I ever do I’d love either an LS era 4th gen or any 2nd gen formula. I’ve really come to like those.

Jack · « **Reply #115 on:** June 08, 2022, 03:33:03 PM »

Love the Formula's, as far as styling they look very clean.

roadking77 · « **Reply #116 on:** June 09, 2022, 06:36:33 AM »

Larry you get an extra bonus point for that formula

You were about 2 hrs south of me, should've stopped in said hi!,LOL

5th T/A · « **Reply #117 on:** June 09, 2022, 09:05:50 AM »

Kerry,

If I knew you were really up for a visit I would have stopped by. I would love to see you, your cars and shop. We typically go out there twice a year. So next time were in DC I will drop you a line. If it works great, if you are busy I understand.

roadking77 · « **Reply #118 on:** June 10, 2022, 07:00:31 AM »

Please do, I am generally always home. Let me know a day ahead and I will get the grill ready to go.

scarebird · « **Reply #119 on:** June 12, 2022, 10:59:43 AM »

1980 spotted at CnC yesterday. Another lurks in the pix...

« **Reply #119 on:** June 12, 2022, 10:59:43 AM »

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Author Topic: Spotted!!! Any year of bird (Read 27573 times)