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Classifieds & Useful eBay Links / For the bodyworkers out there

« on: September 28, 2012, 10:26:11 am »

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stayer-RO-150-240v-Orbital-Sander?item=280981081671&cmd=ViewItem&_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D5%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D2361628003330816328#ht_500wt_922

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General Banter / Victory Wheelers 19/08/12

« on: August 20, 2012, 07:51:24 pm »

Here are some pictures

http://www.flickr.com/photos/55031760@N02/...57631145847774/

Apologies for some repeats and not so good ones by I'm still playing with my new camera  

Lovely day weather wise.

Enjoy!

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Classifieds & Useful eBay Links / 1982-2002 f-body panhard bar

« on: August 05, 2012, 07:51:29 pm »

This is not the stock stamped steel factory piece, but the tubular single adjustable UMI Performance panhard bar. It has polyurethane on the chassis end with UMI's roto joint for the axle end.

If you have lowered your f-body, you should have this to re-centre the axle in the car.

Bought approx two years ago and has only covered a maximum of 1500 miles (if that!) It is in as new condition. Both the polyurethane and roto joint ends have been regularly greased with poly marine grease and show no signs of wear.

This is UMI part number 2036 and is here:

http://www.umiperformance.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=7_138_106&products_id=357

The panhard bar for sale is black and not red as per the above link.

Looking for offers around £100.

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General Banter / Axle rebuild

« on: July 01, 2012, 08:33:22 pm »

Does anyone know anyone that can do a rear axle rebuild on a standard 4th gen 10 bolt?

Thanks

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General Banter / Sad day

« on: May 11, 2012, 08:32:09 pm »

http://jalopnik.com/5890132/carroll-shelby-automotive-legend-dead-at-89?utm_campaign=socialflow_jalopnik_facebook&utm_source=jalopnik_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow

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General Banter / The Fiero lives

« on: May 09, 2012, 06:45:40 pm »

Since my disaster with my caliper collapsing a few months back - we decided to take the car off the road and give her a bit of an engine rebuild.

Here is a link to a small photo history with a small video towards the end which was taken today after we had finished and started her up again for the first time.

http://s16.photobucket.com/albums/b25/a91rs_camaro/Fiero%202012%20-%20rebuild/?action=view&current=001.jpg#!oZZ1QQcurrentZZhttp%3A%2F%2Fs16.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb25%2Fa91rs_camaro%2FFiero%25202012%2520-%2520rebuild%2F%3Faction%3Dview%26current%3D061.jpg

To say I am a happy bunny is an understatement and she sounds and runs sooooo much better than before.

Enjoy!

Clare

1988 Fiero Gt (my toy)
1997 Trans Am (hubby's toy)
2007 Chevrolet Lacetti (lpg'd daily driver)
1995 VW Polo (my temporary runaround going to new home this weekend)

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Classifieds & Useful eBay Links / Fuel injectors

« on: May 02, 2012, 09:20:50 pm »

Any good for anyone?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ac-Delco-217-1388-Fuel-Injectors-X-6-Pontiac-Chevrolet-Buick-Olds?item=280874321050&cmd=ViewItem&_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D5%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D8139760848141606697#ht_500wt_922]

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Projects / Scary moment

« on: March 12, 2012, 07:52:11 am »

I was driving home in my 88 GT Fiero on Wednesday night. It was a stretch of two lane highway with a 50mph limit and I was doing 50mph, when the steering started shimmying and vibrating, followed by an almighty bang. I went to brake but the pedal went to the floor and the dash light came on.
I shifted to neutral and steered onto the verge as the traffic slowed for an intersection, where I called my husband. The positioning of the car when he got there was a bit precarious but to make matters worse a quick inspection of front brakes revealed nothing on the drivers side but the heavy traffic on the passenger side meant he couldn't safely investigate on the road side.
We called the recovery company and after a few hours got the Fiero home on a transporter.
Yesterday morning was the first opportunity my husband had to pull the wheel off and see what was going on. We both got a real shock that we still haven't got over.
We have no idea what caused this.

I would like to add that it was only 10 months ago we replaced all the pads, discs, pad pins and the slider pins were removed, cleaned and regreased.

Now the next question is - what do I replace them with? Do I just go for remanufactured or consider an upgrade? She's now off the road for however long this takes - I have bought another little runaround to get me to and from work on a daily basis - boy I'm gonna miss driving my GT!!!!

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Classifieds & Useful eBay Links / American car magazines for sale

« on: August 21, 2011, 04:16:39 pm »

We are having a bit of a clearout and hubby has decided to sell all of his American car magazines.  They are as follows:-

- Classic American:  12 binders including 12 issues in each binder starting from May 93 all the way through to Apr 05
(individual binders as follows:  May 93-Apr 94, May 94-Apr 95, May 95-Apr 96, May 96-Apr 97, May 97-Apr 98, May 98-Apr 99, May 99-Apr 00, May 00-Apr 01, May 01-Apr 02, May 02-Apr 03, May 03-Apr 04, May 04-Apr 05).  Want £10 for each binder (12 month period) or £100 the lot.

- Classic American - May 05-Apr 06 not in a binder £5

- Classic American - May 06-Apr 07 not in a binder £5.  

The Classic American bundle(s) above can be bought as one job lot for £110 and as a recap will include ALL magazines from May 93 through to Apr 07.  That's a whole of reading []

- American Car World Feb 04 - 50p

- American Car World Mar 04 - 50p

- American Car World Apr 04 - 50p

- American Car World May 04 - 50p

- American Car World Jun 04 - 50p

- American Car World Jul 04 - 50p

- American Car World Sep 04 - 50p

- American Car World Oct 04 - 50p

- American Car World Nov 04 - 50p

- American Car World Dec 04 - 50p

- American Car World Jan 05 - 50p

- American Car World Feb 05 - 50p

- American Car World Mar 05 - 50p

- American Car World Mar 07 - 50p
 
- American Car World Mar 08 - 50p

Thanks

Clare

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Classifieds & Useful eBay Links / York Pacer 3100

« on: July 07, 2011, 07:44:07 pm »

We have for sale a York Pacer 3100 Treadmill.

Here is a link to a Brand new one for pictures and details: http://www.fitnesstakeaway.com/TM_YRK3100.htm

Used but good condition.  In full working order with all accessories and manual. £150 ovno

Buyer to collect.

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Questions and Queries / Differential/gearbox rebuilders

« on: June 27, 2011, 05:59:55 pm »

Looking for recommendations for someone who can rebuild or re-set up a GM 10-bolt limited slip diff.

The current rear gears were installed and set up by a company twice but each time they have a slight whine, very common with Richmond gears we know but we want it better.

Thanks

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Classifieds & Useful eBay Links / Garage clearance

« on: May 22, 2011, 07:40:52 am »

Got a few bits that we found in the garage after a clearout!

Original 2nd gen pontiac valve covers to fit 350/400/455. Need repaint but otherwise good
2 x 2nd gen firebird woodgrain dashes. Both in need of some resto.
1 x 2nd gen stock cooling fan non clutch variety.
1 x 2nd gen flex fan
1 x 2nd gen drivers side chrome door trim (the bit that goes on top of the door)
1 x 2nd gen drop base chrome basket air cleaner (13 x 2). Some surface rust but serviceable
1 x 4th gen front sway bar.
1 x 4th gen trans am stock front sway bar
1 x 4th gen rear sway bar.
1 x pair 4th gen rear de carbon (orange) shocks
1 x 4th gen trans am Le Bra.
1 x 4th gen drivers side window regulator minus motor
2 x a/c compressors for 93-97 LT1 body
1 x evap canister from 91 TPI (may fit others)
6 x pistons. Brand new in box. Oversized for 3.1L v6

Make me an offer

Thanks

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General Banter / My Fiero

« on: May 07, 2011, 04:55:10 pm »

Couple of weeks ago I ordered a new dash kit for my Fiero as the wood effect was just pure nasty.

Spent a few hours today replacing it and wow what a difference.

Here are some piccies of before and after:

     

 

   

The guy I bought from also sent me a Fiero GT keychain, but as I already had a Pontiac keyfob made another use for it:



Very very pleased with the outcome.

Clare

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Classifieds & Useful eBay Links / Generator for those car shows

« on: October 27, 2010, 11:56:17 am »

A girl I work with is selling a generator which I thought you guys n gals might be interested for those days when you go to car shows for the weekends

It's a Kipor IG 2000 Silent Petrol Generator and I have managed to find a link to it here http://kipor.com/prouducts_detail.asp?info_id=87. It has only been used for a maximum of an hour, so still fairly new.

She is looking for around £300 but is open to sensible offers.

If you are interested then please contact me via pm and I will forward your interest on to her.

Thanks

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General Banter / Favour needed

« on: October 05, 2010, 08:11:05 am »

Just entered one of our girls into a "cute contest" just wondered if you could give her votes a bump up please

Here is the link http://mypetsuperstar.com/gallery.aspx?id=3279&p=5&c=cute and it's Codey!

Many thanks

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Classifieds & Useful eBay Links / Anyone interested in.....

« on: August 29, 2010, 08:17:38 pm »

an 1989 USA Road Atlas?

Couple of quid plus postage...

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General Banter / Help needed

« on: August 09, 2010, 11:59:46 am »

A work colleague's father owns a 65 Chevy Impala.  It is a shell and was going to restore it.  He has bought almost everything new to go on it and the engine has been upgrated from the 5.2 to a 7.5.

The shell is in very good condition and really only needs the parts putting back on but unfortunately his health is deteriorating rather rapidly and wants to just get shot of it as it is.

Anyone guide me on what it could be worth so I can pass this information onto him.

If you need any more info please let me know and I can find out.

Many thanks

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Questions and Queries / Rock Auto

« on: August 05, 2010, 06:20:18 pm »

Does anyone have a Rockauto discount code?

Thanks muchly

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Classifieds & Useful eBay Links / Polyurethane End Link Bushes for sale

« on: August 04, 2010, 08:20:25 pm »

Purchase these Energy Suspension Polyurethane End Link bushes (grommets only) direct from Energy Suspension in the US but ordered the wrong part.

These arrived on my doorstep yesterday but are of no use to me.

Energy Suspension list them as universal use for most American Cars and light trucks.

Please check their website http://www.energysuspensionparts.com/proddetail.asp?prod=9.8106

Shipped to my door these cost £24 yours for £15 plus shipping.

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Classifieds & Useful eBay Links / Transmission filter

« on: July 11, 2010, 09:12:35 pm »

Found this in my garage - bought it for my 91 Firebird Formula (long gone!) so surplus to requirements

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280533372264&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT#ht_518wt_1139

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Classifieds & Useful eBay Links / More items for sale on eBay

« on: June 25, 2010, 09:01:23 pm »

Here is just one item, but you can see all others......

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280526178225&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Got loads on and more to go on too

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Classifieds & Useful eBay Links / Trans Am

« on: June 18, 2010, 12:21:48 pm »

The time has come for hubby to part with his Trans-am

Got in on eBay if anyone interested or knows of anyone.  He has his eye on a 2nd Gen so fingers crossed.................

Here's the link

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1997-Pontiac-Firebird-Trans-Am-/280520785333?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4150577db5

Thanks

Clare

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Classifieds & Useful eBay Links / My turn for a few bits f or sale :)

« on: May 18, 2010, 06:38:11 pm »

I will put a link up to one item and you can look at my other items for sale if you like

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280508820045&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Thanks

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Projects / Trans-Am

« on: April 11, 2010, 08:24:57 pm »

The Trans-Am has been off the road since September last year and over the past 2 weeks we have been spending time working on her.   We had ordered from the US a lot of suspension bits n pieces.

With the suspension parts now on, she sits about 1 inch lower - not too much but enough to make a hell of a difference to handling.

Well, this morning she was back on four wheels and outside for a big wash and polish reading for next Saturday's MOT (fingers crossed!) and then if she passes we will be off to Billing on Sunday.

Anyway, before we got a call from our friends who's Firebird's engine decided to go bang, I took some pictures (on my iphone so not the best!) and here they are:

http://gallery.me.com/clare.sharp#100026

Enjoy!

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General Banter / Big insurance rant

« on: March 29, 2010, 02:21:37 pm »

Why is that you have been with one insurance company for god knows how many years and each year the policy just keep renewing itself (apart from ringing them once a year to take off the breakdown cover they automatically add on at renewal) only to receive out of the blue a phone call to say “can I have your membership number of the recognised club you belong to”.    Err we don’t actually belong to a recognised club except the one we run (being going since 1987 but took over 18 months ago) so therefore number “1”.  Sorry but that club isn’t recognised – so you either have to join a recognised club or we will have to re-calculate your policy and this will probably come in at double the current policy price!!!!!! WTF??  Not once in 17 years of American Car ownership have they asked this question – why now??