Project: Getting Kicked out of the House

[JoeliusZ28]

The next fuel pump expert.

Isnt it funny how well your memory takes to things that involve money??

[JoeliusZ28]

buy my 93! Its spent most of it life in the south.

For real fred. The undercarriage of brian's car looks like an altoid mint!! This firebird has just a little more rust on the undercarriage than id want to deal with for a swap car. Didnt matter in my case, i bought it to be a beater. Just going to coat the bottom of it with lithium grease and forget about it.

[mikek18]

Nice pickup Joel, Id give my left nut for that garage and lift

[white97z28]

looking good Joel!...and hey why are those 10-spokes still attached to that car

[JoeliusZ28]

Nice pickup Joel, Id give my left nut for that garage and lift

Thanks! the pole barn is made possible by my father. Someones gotta use it right?

looking good Joel!...and hey why are those 10-spokes still attached to that car

Thanks! I dont have anything else to put the car on!! I do have 2 spares now... but that leaves me 2 short

[JoeliusZ28]

Ok last update for the weekend. Worked on the car all day and don't have it driving yet, but so far I am very happy with my purchase. I did discover some bad things... like some random rust in odd locations but whatever, its a driver. Everything else today was all positive. Fuel filter is replaced and ready for the new pump. Then there were many things about the car that I just assumed had to be broken (per fbody law ) and it turns out they are not... such as the steering wheel controls. I started the car for a second time and I am definitely happy with how the car runs and sounds considering its running on fumes. below are some progress pictures. I have the passenger quarter panel all straightened out now, and its ready for body filler and paint!

Fuel pump trap door:
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These are both "After" pictures. In one picture I set the light in just the right spot to show the need for filler. This panel was bashed in at least to the degree my camaro's was, I think it straightened out pretty nicely for a novice like me banging on it with a hammer

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[97rs4life]

joel you know better than to dive into buying 3.8 parts without consulting with me about it. Yea the 02 runs a different pump. The older 3.8s ran metal tanks with a different fuel system than the newer ones when they switched over to the plastic tanks. so no the 02 is definitely different. If you get a used one from a 95-97, and some 98s you will be fine. Or just get a walbro kit and call it a day. The v8 kits do work in the 3.8s. I ditched the bucket on mine and zip tied the pump to the metal frame.

Nice pickup though, any questions, let me know

[white97z28]

Thanks! I dont have anything else to put the car on!! I do have 2 spares now... but that leaves me 2 short

Haha just pullin your chain bro

[meissen]

Very nice score, Joel!

[c0ncEpT]

Very nice Joel. Looks super clean and I'm sure you got a killer deal on it.

[JoeliusZ28]

joel you know better than to dive into buying 3.8 parts without consulting with me about it. Yea the 02 runs a different pump. The older 3.8s ran metal tanks with a different fuel system than the newer ones when they switched over to the plastic tanks. so no the 02 is definitely different. If you get a used one from a 95-97, and some 98s you will be fine. Or just get a walbro kit and call it a day. The v8 kits do work in the 3.8s. I ditched the bucket on mine and zip tied the pump to the metal frame.

Nice pickup though, any questions, let me know

Thanks! the thought definitely went thrrough my head believe me! I knew the tanks changed, i was hoping the pump didnt. I took a chance cause i wanted to get it running yesterday. Oh well, not a big deal I'm still well within my budget for this car

[ktl711]

I may be interested in your 2002 pump if it's no good to you...

[JoeliusZ28]

I may be interested in your 2002 pump if it's no good to you...

Its up for grabs! do you suspect yours due to "expire" soon?

[tenpin842]

Awesome Joel! Glad I found you a keeper! Keep me posted on the process of the car!
Very cool!!

[JoeliusZ28]

Awesome Joel! Glad I found you a keeper! Keep me posted on the process of the car!
Very cool!!

Thanks Todd! Things seem to be moving along well so far. I was hoping to pull the fuel pump today and assess whether or not i want to buy an entire sending unit or just a pump... but i didnt get a chance. Tomorrow!