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Old 10-09-2016, 08:22 PM
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Brought Home a New Project - 88 Gunmetal GTA

A couple weeks ago I purchased a new project. Bought it and had it sent up from South Carolina to Ohio. I had been looking around for a GTA that was original gunmetal grey paint. This one was a reasonable price for the condition but needs a lotttttt of work.







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The body of the car is solid and rust free but needs a fender and drivers door. Interior is grey cloth and needs work.




The biggest issues with the car I am going to have is that the computer and engine harness are completely gone. The car has a digital dash so I am going to have some trouble getting the correct harnesses.

I haven't decided how "original/correct" I am going to do the car since it it grey (somewhat rare?) and I am open to comments suggestions about which way to go since it will be a little while before I get started on it. My plans are to begin to collect some parts while I finish my 87 up this year.



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Congratulations on your purchase! I look forward to following your progress.
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Thanks DynoDave43! Progress will be pretty slow, I have to do a lot of reading on the forums on the digi dash and the VATS to decide which direction i am going to go with the car.
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doesn't look to bad i've seen cars a lot worse brought back. good luck
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For some reason I see lots of roller thirdgens for sale on Craigslist.
I wonder why that's so common.
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doesn't look to bad i've seen cars a lot worse brought back. good luck
Definitely true, theres nearly zero rust so everything else is easy to replace its just tracking the parts but I would rather rebuild a solid roller than start with someone's rust bucket if possible.
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I see a 4th gen console in there...interesting
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Ambitious, but thanks for saving another!!
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Originally Posted by F-Body Int
I see a 4th gen console in there...interesting
Yea it will probably be in the classifieds in the spring, not personally fan of them in a 3rd gen
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