Author Topic: Spotted!!! Any year of bird (Read 27568 times)

5th T/A · « **Reply #160 on:** August 13, 2022, 04:55:22 PM »

Beautiful pictures scarebird. That twin turbo must be a monster. Since I am an old guy, my preference would be for the 1972 HO

scarebird · « **Reply #161 on:** August 13, 2022, 05:07:31 PM »

As would mine. The guy who owns was complaining that the 3.08's would not allow him to drive on the freeway

I suggested he find a 2.41 or 2.56 axle and put the 3.08 under the work bench.

tajoe · « **Reply #162 on:** August 13, 2022, 07:06:00 PM »

Quote from: scarebird on August 13, 2022, 05:07:31 PM

As would mine. The guy who owns was complaining that the 3.08's would not allow him to drive on the freeway
.

How pathetic is that? Kids.

b_hill_86 · « **Reply #163 on:** September 23, 2022, 02:07:15 PM »

Saw this today. Paint looked a little rough but still a surprise to see. Anyone waiting on a new toy coming to them? 😁

tajoe · « **Reply #164 on:** September 23, 2022, 02:52:19 PM »

Good catch Brian. And nice job on the action shot.

So where was he heading?

« **Reply #164 on:** September 23, 2022, 02:52:19 PM »

b_hill_86 · « **Reply #165 on:** September 23, 2022, 05:06:11 PM »

North or west from Ohio is my guess based on where he was.

roadking77 · « **Reply #166 on:** September 26, 2022, 06:03:21 AM »

2022-09-25_11-21-47 by Kerry Grubb, on Flickr

I went to a car show on Saturday as a spectator and parked in the general parking area. Came out after looking at the cars and this blue bird was parked beside me. Birds of a feather flock together

I am kind of burnt out on going to shows at this point. I think I only went to about 3 or 4 since the season started in spring. This one on Saturday, like most of the shows in my area has the same cars. I think out of the 100 or so cars there, I saw maybe a dozen that were 'new to me'. I dont have the patience to sit for hours and do nothing. I had more fun driving my T/A there, spending 40 minutes or so looking at the cars then taking a long hour drive home.
Having said that, I registered for the the AACA fall meet in Hershey on Friday the 7th. I have been going for years this will be my first time taking a car. I am signed up in the driver participation class. I have no idea if that gets judged or not. I dont it does.

5th T/A · « **Reply #167 on:** September 28, 2022, 07:45:08 PM »

Kerry, I am with you on the part about sitting around and doing nothing. Partially because I have the attention span of a canary! I do enjoy the limited shows I see, but get more pleasure out of a relaxing drive.

Jack · « **Reply #168 on:** September 29, 2022, 09:28:04 PM »

No cheating, car show birds don't count. But I like that first gen... a lot.

scarebird · « **Reply #169 on:** October 01, 2022, 09:56:19 PM »

sorry Jack, turn away...

This morning's CnC brought out a pair of nice 3rd Gen - both late 80's.

Unless I am mistaken the GTA has a BBC...

Jack · « **Reply #170 on:** October 02, 2022, 06:13:56 AM »

Very nice pair.

tajoe · « **Reply #171 on:** October 02, 2022, 07:01:10 AM »

On the GTA, if you look on the firewall, (over by the heater box delete) I see a chrome "reservoir"? Is that for the oil system? I don't see a fill cap on the valve covers.

scarebird · « **Reply #172 on:** October 02, 2022, 10:54:11 AM »

I do not know - will keep an eye out for it and if spotted will take closer pix and/or talk to owner.

gm muscle · « **Reply #173 on:** October 05, 2022, 06:33:34 PM »

I saw this Bird at a local upholstery shop. I dropped in to get a quote on the headliner for my truck.

Trans Am by Jose Mireles, on Flickr

scarebird · « **Reply #174 on:** October 15, 2022, 10:22:49 AM »

Quote from: tajoe on October 02, 2022, 07:01:10 AM

On the GTA, if you look on the firewall, (over by the heater box delete) I see a chrome "reservoir"? Is that for the oil system? I don't see a fill cap on the valve covers.

It is just a blank off plate with a fake cap...

Saw this as I was leaving. 1968 Fiat 850 Sport Spider w 90k miles. Almost nonexistent now due to rust issues. My dad bought a 72 in 74, he loved that car. I drove it on special occasions in HS. 1,300 pounds with a 903cc motor.

« **Reply #174 on:** October 15, 2022, 10:22:49 AM »

tajoe · « **Reply #175 on:** October 15, 2022, 11:02:08 AM »

A "blank-off" plate? Don't understand. For the heater/AC box? Why is there liquid lines going in and out of it.
And in your photo, you don't mention the T/A. Is it a 70, or 71? 400, or 455? Get to talk to the owner?

scarebird · « **Reply #176 on:** October 15, 2022, 06:33:26 PM »

It is a cover for the wiring going to the fusebox - no hoses.

The T/A is mine - a 79 redone front and rear; LS3 EROD with TKO600.

Build here: https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showthread.php?718107&p=4830581#post4830581

tajoe · « **Reply #177 on:** October 15, 2022, 08:28:17 PM »

Wow. I didn't know you had that car. (didn't even notice the roof, till you said it was a 79). Surprised with all the work, you didn't change it, to an earlier roof. A job well done. As for the fuse box cover on the 3rd gen, pretty clever. Strange, but clever. Good to see your car being used, and enjoyed.

scarebird · « **Reply #178 on:** October 15, 2022, 08:48:11 PM »

no, roofs of that vintage are hard to find and more work for less visibility. Were I to do it over I would have gone with a 74-75 front/rear - much easier! It weighs 3,340 pound empty so with LS3 power and sorted suspension it is a joy to drive.

The guy that bought the GTA and did not even know what size motor he had...

Jack · « **Reply #179 on:** November 06, 2022, 04:53:05 AM »

I was really hoping to see a Firebird of any kind in India but only saw a Mustang II. Sorry no pic (didn't care enough to take one).

tajoe · « **Reply #180 on:** November 06, 2022, 08:16:15 AM »

A "Mustang II"? Disgusting. The only good Mustang II I ever saw was in a Car Craft mag. (maybe late 70s), where Jack Roush took a fastback, and stuffed a 429 between the fenders. with a c6, and a 9". I'm sure the cornering wasn't something to write home about. Try and visualize that.

Jack · « **Reply #181 on:** November 06, 2022, 04:36:13 PM »

Totally agree... saw this today at the local home depot (my favorite place that dosen't have anything in stock anymore) I know not to exciting but its an F body.

tajoe · « **Reply #182 on:** November 06, 2022, 05:09:06 PM »

Hey! Check it out! A super sleeper. Got a cowl inducted hood.
I made a comment about a cold air cowl hood on a "Brand X" site recently, and it turned into a real slug-fest session with some creepo comments, that I thought was gunna get me tossd. (A lot of 3rd gen people take it offensively when someone puts an actual Pontiac motor, in a Pontiac).

5th T/A · « **Reply #183 on:** November 07, 2022, 07:17:01 PM »

Not a Trans Am, Firebird or even a Pontiac. I saw this modified GMC/Chevy pickup tonight at a local Bar & Grille / Pizza place and it made me smile. Picture quality is not great as it was dark. It had several Pontiac emblems, arrowhead on the wheel center caps and the shaker hood that does not shake. Shaker says 455, who knows what it really has. I would have loved to talk to the owner.

IMG_0769 by Lawrence Alexander, on Flickr

Jack · « **Reply #184 on:** November 08, 2022, 06:12:55 AM »

Any car with a shaker qualifies. That does look cool. Would have been nice if you had talked with the owner.

« **Reply #184 on:** November 08, 2022, 06:12:55 AM »

roadking77 · « **Reply #185 on:** November 08, 2022, 07:04:12 AM »

I love that truck!
I will add on my trip to CO I saw a 84 T/A (brown) sitting derelict in front of a house and a 79/81 (primer) sitting derelict behind a shop. Travelling too fast to get a pic, LOL.

Zach · « **Reply #186 on:** November 10, 2022, 11:58:59 PM »

Not a bird but I think it is a worthy Pontiac exception.
1970 Pontiac GTO Judge. Dad picks up garbage around the area occasionally and its been sitting outside since summer untouched. Tempting to go bang on their door and ask what they are doing leaving that thing on the street in the elements.

roadking77 · « **Reply #187 on:** November 11, 2022, 06:55:31 AM »

Looks like the motor is out. I would def stop and find out what the deal is with that car. I would not dare leave something like that parked along the side of the road.

Jack · « **Reply #188 on:** November 11, 2022, 02:21:48 PM »

Nice car but my question is what are you driving?

Zach · « **Reply #189 on:** November 11, 2022, 03:57:43 PM »

Quote from: Jack on November 11, 2022, 02:21:48 PM

Nice car but my question is what are you driving?

HAH, my dads a garbage man so he's in his garbage truck. Snapped a picture when he drove by.

Checked on the car today 35 minutes from my house. No one was home so I left my number. Definentally no engine and flat tires it's been there a while. Neighbor was really sketchy but oh well, thought we were stealing it I guess.

5th T/A · « **Reply #190 on:** November 11, 2022, 04:05:53 PM »

Zach,

A real 1970 Judge is not that common and deserves a good home. maybe you or your dad can be that person. I hope this car can find a good home from someone who will appreciate it for what it is.

A good friend of mine owned one, I have lots of behind the wheel time on the street and the track. Love the look and feel of these.

tajoe · « **Reply #191 on:** November 11, 2022, 04:22:18 PM »

A 70 goat is on my bucket list, and one of the years I haven't owned...yet. I hope someone gets that thing off the street, before the worst happens. Cool find Zack.

Zach · « **Reply #192 on:** November 11, 2022, 09:05:12 PM »

I would absolutely love to grab this thing but it's unlikely the owners are willing, im bringing a parent next time just so they take me more seriously and hopefully have someone answer the door. 1970 is my least favorite out of the 3, 69 close to being my dream car, but hell, its potentially a real judge or even a real nice gto if anything, which is already a pretty insane find in that condition for Minnesota. That machine would get a full time garage spot next to the T/A.

Jack · « **Reply #193 on:** November 12, 2022, 05:23:52 AM »

Quote from: 5th T/A on November 11, 2022, 04:05:53 PM

A real 1970 Judge is not that common

And the most cloned.

roadking77 · « **Reply #194 on:** November 21, 2022, 03:50:38 PM »

Sorry no pics for confidentiality, but I saw a beautiful 75 Trans Am on Sat. White with blue int. Car has been in the guys family since new, he had it restored to above perfection. Garage full of trophy's, car is multi award winner AACA.

Zach · « **Reply #195 on:** November 21, 2022, 08:48:40 PM »

Two frozen birds.

roadking77 · « **Reply #196 on:** November 22, 2022, 06:32:04 AM »

Best get those frozen birds thawed out, Thanksgiving is just around the corner

tajoe · « **Reply #197 on:** November 22, 2022, 05:28:53 PM »

Is that a "real" 73 T/A? (Nice garage)

Zach · « **Reply #198 on:** November 22, 2022, 10:23:54 PM »

No clue, my dad saw these birds on his garbage truck route. No details on them besides this picture, so who knows.

tajoe · « **Reply #199 on:** November 23, 2022, 03:50:56 PM »

Hey, isn't it you and your dad that saw the 69 judge on the side of the road? Man, you guys get around.

« **Reply #199 on:** November 23, 2022, 03:50:56 PM »

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Author Topic: Spotted!!! Any year of bird (Read 27568 times)