Hi guys, I'm new to this site, and am looking for any leeds in restoring my trans am. It's an 87, but the interesting part about this particular car is that it's a documented players challenge race car! (gm of canada certified) Does anyone have any info from the series? (photos, parts, memorabilia or anything pertaining to this etc..) Any help would be really appreciated. Thank you for reading.
57poncho said
Jan 27, 2009
Don't have any info for you but welcome aboard
65beau said
Jan 27, 2009
I remember the cars well, they used to race them in Westwood in Coquitlam, kids name was Moore, forget his first name, he went on into Indy league I believe, parents owned a GM dealership, I believe in Maple Ridge. The dealership mat have info, give me time, I might remeber the names
-- Edited by 65beau at 17:58, 2009-01-27
87 player bird said
Jan 27, 2009
Thank's, I just heard about this site this morning. Look's pretty cool. I hope someone can help out.
87 player bird said
Jan 27, 2009
Thank you, the kids name was gregg moore, he was killed in a wreck in (98I think. By the way I used to live in surrey ( had a 69 restored gto rag at that time 5 yrs ago it was green)
65beau said
Jan 27, 2009
ha, I grew in Surrey,132 and 108, QE H.S. left in 97, Greg Moore there you go, didnt know he passed
427carl said
Jan 27, 2009
Welcome to the site how did you hear about us? Ray 73SC ( I think had some info on series)
87 player bird said
Jan 27, 2009
Ha ha lived for 13 years on 96 and 132. Really bad crash, they re-workedthe infield after the wreck so it couldn't happen again.
87 player bird said
Jan 27, 2009
A buddy at work told me about this site. He has a few poncho's.
Canadian Poncho said
Jan 27, 2009
Welcome aboard. I'm sure we have more than one expert on these cars on here. Any pics?
Todd
73SC said
Jan 27, 2009
Click Here for the official web site including production numbers and photos.
RDubya said
Jan 27, 2009
Welcome aboard. Nice to see another 3rd gen bird! Speaking of which can't wait to see some pics of it!
87 player bird said
Jan 27, 2009
Hi, I've posted (i thought) did they not come up in my profile?
87 player bird said
Jan 27, 2009
I actually bought the car from the guy who created that website (mark in edmonton) What a ride home, no clutch! but it made it!!
87 player bird said
Jan 27, 2009
Yeah your third gen is cool, not to many were made. I saw a firebird with the same set-up with 20,000K at a car show in hamilton in the summer. mine is rare to, 1 of 22.
65beau said
Jan 27, 2009
87 player bird wrote:
Ha ha lived for 13 years on 96 and 132. Really bad crash, they re-workedthe infield after the wreck so it couldn't happen again.
did you live right on 96, had a couple 66 Impalas, smaller house, right side going towards K.G.Hwy ?
kelico said
Jan 27, 2009
welcome to the site.. you'll love it
87 player bird said
Jan 27, 2009
Thank you, already do.(wife mad as have been on from when I got home.
73SC said
Jan 27, 2009
87 player bird wrote:
Thank you, already do.(wife mad as have been on from when I got home.
Glad you got the Avatar working, car looks great in that shot!
Remember that Valentines Day is coming up, best to stay in the good books. You'll be addicted soon, if not already, so everything in moderation. Pay no attention to the fact that I am closing in on 2,700 posts, I barely ever sign on.
-- Edited by 73SC at 21:29, 2009-01-27
speelman1958 said
Jan 27, 2009
Welcome and looking forward to your pics. I'm guessing someone will soon have some info for you. It's amazing what some of the guys on here know!
87 player bird said
Jan 28, 2009
Thank you for the great welcome. yeah valentine's day is comming and I think the wife may just get a roll cage for the gift.(if she can't use it, oh well then maybe I can have it.) The response has been terrific, so hopefully someone know's something. Great site.
65Camino said
Jan 28, 2009
I crewed for a Firehawk team that had a ex players challenge car. We raced from 88 until 91 with it. Our main driver was Kat Teasdale. Ron and Rob Fellows were heavy into it as well.
87 player bird said
Jan 28, 2009
Cool, I've seen a picture of her when she racedback in 88/9? Do you know if she's still around? It would be cool if that firehawk is still alive. I'm in niagara, so if anyone has any info, I will travel a bit. Thank's for the info.
65Camino said
Jan 28, 2009
Can you share the picture? I could be in it as well?
-- Edited by 65beau at 17:58, 2009-01-27
Remember that Valentines Day is coming up, best to stay in the good books. You'll be addicted soon, if not already, so everything in moderation. Pay no attention to the fact that I am closing in on 2,700 posts, I barely ever sign on.
-- Edited by 73SC at 21:29, 2009-01-27