Restoring/Upgrading TA
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Restoring/Upgrading TA
First of hello everyone! Just registered, but been lurking for quite some time. I finally couldn't help myself and this spring I bought another 3rd gen, my 3rd actually, although, the only one I currently own. I am currently working on a restore/upgrade of the car. I'm sure I will have many questions as the project goes on, but looking for a few answers, or help.
I have taken the engine, and transmission out. I removed the interior and am getting the body repaired and ready for paint. I have been lucky to have minimal rust, except in a two common areas, which leads me to my first question.
I have a rust hole in the drivers side rear wheel well, and the spare tire well. No body makes replacements! So my question for this is there any good sites online that you would recommend to source used? Not really wanting to just weld in a regular piece of sheet metal, or use mini tubs, I have seen that suggested on threads here before. If anyone within driving distance of east central Indiana has any, I'd be interested btw. Also looking for the trans am ground effects under the doors, and a pass. side front fender.
I will also be looking for interior parts, and the center section of the tail light assembly. I am curious to where other members have sourced these and the quality of what you received. I have looked at several of the junkyards around me, but mostly come up empty for what I have needed.
I have taken the engine, and transmission out. I removed the interior and am getting the body repaired and ready for paint. I have been lucky to have minimal rust, except in a two common areas, which leads me to my first question.
I have a rust hole in the drivers side rear wheel well, and the spare tire well. No body makes replacements! So my question for this is there any good sites online that you would recommend to source used? Not really wanting to just weld in a regular piece of sheet metal, or use mini tubs, I have seen that suggested on threads here before. If anyone within driving distance of east central Indiana has any, I'd be interested btw. Also looking for the trans am ground effects under the doors, and a pass. side front fender.
I will also be looking for interior parts, and the center section of the tail light assembly. I am curious to where other members have sourced these and the quality of what you received. I have looked at several of the junkyards around me, but mostly come up empty for what I have needed.
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Re: Restoring/Upgrading TA
I did see Hawks, they do have most of what I will probably need, thanks! I will keep an eye on the classifieds also.
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