I can attest to that, Nick. I was there  ;)

Next time you go to start it, turn the key into the ON position, but do not start it. Leave it in the ON position for 10-15 seconds, then press the key forward to start it. If it fires up quickly after that, it's a good sign your fuel pump may be going.

Did you check the fuel pressure?

Hello everyone!

Some may remember me, some may not; I've been absent here for quite along time, and I apologize. I've been out with some severe medical issues, which led to debt issues, but I'm trying to get it all back on track.

A good friend of mine, TGP Nick, was keeping in contact with me until my phone was shut off last year (in the hospital, bills piled up), but I'm wondering if he's still around here? What's all new here?

When I left, I left some people in limbo about some parts they had ordered. On a visit home, some parts were mailed off, but others' were not. Long story made very short, I lost everything, including the parts some people had ordered. I deeply and whole heartedly apologize, but I will find a way to repay or make it up to these folks -- you have my word.

But I didn't come back to sob, I came back to let everyone know that I AM alive, and currently my health is pretty good! I hope to hear back from alot of old faces, and meet some new ones!

Hello everyone. I am deeply DEEPLY sorry for my absence. When I got out of the hospital, I had no internet, since my girlfriend was the one paying the bills, and the net seemed unnecessary. When I got it back, I could not get onto TGPForums, I don't know why. I could access W-Body, and that's why I put my explanation of my absense on there. I tried TGPForums again, but I still couldn't get on here.

Today is the first time in awhile I've tried to get on here, and it worked. I am not out to screw anyone over. ANYONE. I will be making a trip to the post office Wednesday before or after my doctor's appointment, and I'll be sending out some packages. I am using what money I can afford right now to send these out, so I can't send them all out. I will be making return trips, and updating everyone whose packages are shipping on the day they are shipped. Reasoning for why I don't have the money to ship them is damn near every dime I've had, saved and sale money, has gone to pay for my medical bills. It was unexpected, to say the least, and I'm still in fights with the insruance company, who feels they don't need to pay the bills. I'm not looking for pity, just some understanding.

Again, to everyone, I am deeply sorry for the lack of contact and lack of items you've all paid for.

By the way, thank you all for your thoughts and prayers, and thank you Nick for keeping everyone posted on my status.

I've had a bunch of PM's. Just wanted to let you guys know I'm alive, I'm just busier than sin and sick as hell. 12 hour work days, 10 am till 10 pm, and I've been sick for the past two weeks...it's catching up to me.

I'll respond to PM's real soon!

Grinders is actually a weird story. In middle school, our gym teacher would make us put on fist on the gym floor, then run around in circles as fast as you could. Not sure what the point was, but I always cheated and whenever he turned his back I stopped. All the other guys were either jealous or wanted to get me in trouble so they'd started spewing out "GRINDERS!!!" really obnoxiously, hoping that the teacher would hear.

The 18 is my birthdate, July 18th. A very lucky number for me.

Alrighty, I have a bunch of stuff that I'm parting with...lots of TGP stuff.

- Upper Intercooler Pipe (repainted very nicely) - $20
- Factory cassette deck - $15
- Factory speakers (work great) - $10
- HVAC controls (work fine, OFF button face is cracked) - $10
- Factory air intake for TGP - $10
- BRAND NEW IN BOX Driver's side power door lock (never used, ended up being a loose wire on my switch) - $30
- Factory Delco-Freedom plastic battery cover (RARE to find these - from my TGP) - $30- Factory cassette stereo bezel plate - $5
- Fuel rail from 3.1 - ALL SIX injectors included (worked fine when removed) - $45- 3.1 throttle body - $10
- Factory radio (smaller piece that fits alongside cassette player) TWO different ones - one with BASS and TREBLE, the other with LOUD and DNR. - $15 each
- FFP upper dogbones - used for about one year, still near mint shape, just dirty - $130
- Front STB, 3.4 style, great shape - $100
- AWEB rear STB (check his for sale post if you're not sure if this will fit your vehicle) - $60
- Two NOS red TGP badges, MINT!!!! Still with original backing, and in the original dealer bag, which also has TGP logo on bag (Not the recent recreations) - $80 for the pair
- 1989 TGP repair manual - $5
- Factory stereo amp from TGP - $5

ADDED 11-4-08:
- Automobile magazine, May 1989, 'Stealing Ford's Thunder' - compares TGP to Thunderbird SC in Graceland. $6
- Motor Trend, June 1989, 'Flat-Out Fastest American Cars II' - TGP, SHO, Olds Quad 4, Plymouth Laser Turbo, Mustang, Shelby CSX, Iroc-Z, and Turbo T/A. $6
- Pontiac 'What Price Excitement" - 1989 Driving Enthusiast Price Book, second edition - includes prices and options of Bonneville, GP, GA, 6000, Sunbird, Safari, Lemans, Firebird. $5
- Pontiac full color brochure 1990 Lineup. 80 pages. $8
- Pontiac 'Driving Enthusiast Handbook' 1989 Full color brochure, full lineup. $5
- Pontiac full color brochure 1990 lineup. $5
- "Sophisticate Toast to Your Hot Rod Heart" Ad $5
- Turbo Trans Am/Turbo Grand Prix Goodyear ad, two page. $6
- RARE NASCAR package - Pontiac Motorsports - includes pictures of Pontiac NASCAR race cars and drivers, as well as TGP Pace Car. Also includes paperwork introducing the Pontiac lineup of race cars, as well as another letter introducing the TGP Pace Cars. Folder slightly scuffed, but all pics and paperwork are mint. $25
- Hot Rod magazine, November 1987, "Grand Illusion", two page intro of TGP prototype $8- ASC/McLaren lisence plater holder - $10
- ASC/McLaren Black windshield decal (same size as the white one that was on my TGP) - $10
- BRAND NEW headlight covers for a TGP or SE with foglights (test-fitted once, then never used them-MINT) - $40


I'll add more when I can. If you really want pictures, thy're gonna be huge lol. I can't scale down my Nikon pics...I'll probably add them to my Photobucket if someone wants.

Prices are before shipping, I'm firm on my prices, but make a reasonable offer if you feel there's a better offer. I'm not a hardass   :icon_cool:

Dang...alright I'll copy and paste for ya!  :icon_cool:

Just figured I'd give you guys a heads up! I'm selling all my TGP stuff, parts, memorabilia, etc. I'm posting the link from W-Body because I'll be checking that more often than here. Cheers!

http://www.w-body.com/forum/index.php?topic=72563.msg957293#new

Doesn't Kuntzie have that monster 60mm TB? Or something of that spec? Maybe you should ask him what he thinks about it.

The gauges being off is a seperate issue from your ABS light coming on. The gauges themselves are not accurate from factory, but the ABS light has something to do with your PowerMaster III braking system. I hope someone else will chime in about what could be his brake problem.

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm bewbage!

She looks....  (.)(.) ......smart.

Hey Happy Birthday you guys!! Have a great birthday, don't work too hard, but then again, keep up the good work!

Unreal. That's gorgeous!

That's something for the stereo if I recall. The ECM or car computer is under the hood, passenger's side, underneath the shielding.