Refreshed 1992 TA convertible almost complete
06-21-2016, 10:30 PM
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Refreshed 1992 TA convertible almost complete
So about a year ago I was doing my normal craigslist browsing for thirdgens and ran across a green 92 TA convertible, The price was reasonable so I decided I would check it out in person.
Once I got there the car was a mixed bag of sorts, cosmetically it was in pretty sad shape but it was mechanically sound and completely unmolested. I figured since I had made the drive I should go ahead and drive it.. I did and I fell in love with it, it reminded me of my 91 RS convertible I had when I was 18 which was about 20 years ago..man I'm getting old lol.
Fast forward to now, so over the past year the car has gotten new paint, refurbished interior with 4th gen seats (I kept the originals and will have them recovered soon), refurbished wheels, new top and a bit of mechanical sorting of all the little things until ever feature works as it did new.
Here are a few pics of her all cleaned up this afternoon:
Once I got there the car was a mixed bag of sorts, cosmetically it was in pretty sad shape but it was mechanically sound and completely unmolested. I figured since I had made the drive I should go ahead and drive it.. I did and I fell in love with it, it reminded me of my 91 RS convertible I had when I was 18 which was about 20 years ago..man I'm getting old lol.
Fast forward to now, so over the past year the car has gotten new paint, refurbished interior with 4th gen seats (I kept the originals and will have them recovered soon), refurbished wheels, new top and a bit of mechanical sorting of all the little things until ever feature works as it did new.
Here are a few pics of her all cleaned up this afternoon:
06-21-2016, 10:40 PM
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Lookin' good. Love the color combo!
06-21-2016, 10:59 PM
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Thanks Chaz, I'm not typically a green car person but that color on TA works pretty well.
06-22-2016, 07:54 AM
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Wow! That is a very nice car. Don't see many Trans Am convertibles. You gona take it to cruising the coast this fall?
06-22-2016, 08:25 AM
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Thanks! I'd like to take it but 92's aren't eligible yet. I may take my 88 GTA if it gets done in time.
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06-22-2016, 08:54 AM
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If I may ask, what did you pay for the car? Looks a lot like the car I just picked up last month.
06-22-2016, 09:22 AM
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[QUOTE=blacksunshine'91;6051968]If I may ask, what did you pay for the car? Looks a lot like the car I just picked up last month.
I paid $3200 for the car needing a lot of cosmetic love. It took about another $3k to get it where it is now.
Our cars look to be identical except for the wheel color..
I paid $3200 for the car needing a lot of cosmetic love. It took about another $3k to get it where it is now.
Our cars look to be identical except for the wheel color..
06-22-2016, 09:53 AM
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Yes, LB9. The final step I have yet to do is detail under the hood. a good solid weekend's work should get it in shape.
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[QUOTE=battman;6051975] I know you've done a lot work, but man, you stole that car! 
If I may ask, what did you pay for the car? Looks a lot like the car I just picked up last month.
I paid $3200 for the car needing a lot of cosmetic love. It took about another $3k to get it where it is now.
Our cars look to be identical except for the wheel color..
I paid $3200 for the car needing a lot of cosmetic love. It took about another $3k to get it where it is now.
Our cars look to be identical except for the wheel color..
06-22-2016, 10:44 AM
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