Does this car exist?
01-13-2004, 07:21 AM
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Car: 1989 Trans Am GTA
Engine: 350 5.7 L98
Transmission: 700R4
Does this car exist?
Does this car exist or did someone con-**** this 3rd gen fbody?
I have never seen this hybrid before.Maybe it is what it is.Help me out here people. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2453913056
I have never seen this hybrid before.Maybe it is what it is.Help me out here people. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2453913056
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01-13-2004, 07:50 AM
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Car: 1984 Trans Am
Engine: GMPP 350 V8
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.23
That car is a real mess.
To answer your question, yes in 1988 624 Notch Back GTA's were built.
It appears to be an 88 GTA with a 91/92 nose added. It also looks like the factory notch back was added also, because the car has normal back seats. Notchback cars had different rear seats (they had headrests).
I believe AA8 was the RPO for a factory notchback. So finding that would verify if the car was legit.
To answer your question, yes in 1988 624 Notch Back GTA's were built.
It appears to be an 88 GTA with a 91/92 nose added. It also looks like the factory notch back was added also, because the car has normal back seats. Notchback cars had different rear seats (they had headrests).
I believe AA8 was the RPO for a factory notchback. So finding that would verify if the car was legit.
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01-13-2004, 08:52 AM
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Car: 00 TA, 91 Formula, 89 RS
Engine: LS1 / 305 / 2.8, respectively
Transmission: T-56 / auto / auto
I also hait when ppl right a discription of there car n they cant spell werth a darn or have n e gramaticle skills it dosent look to perfessional and it makes me not wanna bye it becuse it makes me think a little kid rote the discription or sumptin.
01-13-2004, 08:54 AM
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Car: 00 TA, 91 Formula, 89 RS
Engine: LS1 / 305 / 2.8, respectively
Transmission: T-56 / auto / auto
On a more serious note, the nose is wrong, the back seats are wrong, the taillights are wrong... in fact, you know what, I think this is a regular old 91-92 car with GTA wheels and a notchback added.
I hate when people try to pass cars like this off as a "rare factory car!"
I hate when people try to pass cars like this off as a "rare factory car!"
01-13-2004, 09:42 AM
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Car: 1987 GTA
Engine: LS1
Transmission: 4L60e
I've got 2 of 'em 
- hardtops that is.
The car on ebay looks to be a legit: 87-88 GTA with an engine swap. The seats don't look right to make the car a true notchback, and the nose on the front is most definitely a swap from somebody wrecking the car. Although, just the parts on that car alone are worth the amount being bid on right now.
- hardtops that is.The car on ebay looks to be a legit: 87-88 GTA with an engine swap. The seats don't look right to make the car a true notchback, and the nose on the front is most definitely a swap from somebody wrecking the car. Although, just the parts on that car alone are worth the amount being bid on right now.
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01-13-2004, 09:44 AM
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Car: 1984 Trans Am
Engine: GMPP 350 V8
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.23
The Vin # indicates the car is a 1988 T/A/GTA w/ a L98.
Hardtop GTA's are common.
www.gtasourcepage.com
Hardtop GTA's are common.
www.gtasourcepage.com
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Car: 92 caddy PIMP
Engine: 4.8
Transmission: i dunno
Heres the vin info.
Made in: United States
Manufacturer: General Motors
Make: Pontiac
Carline Code: F-Body
Carline Series: Trans Am, Formula
Body Type: 2 door coupe (hatchback)
Restraint System: Manual belts
Engine Code: 350 ci V8 B2L/L98 (1987-1992)
7 is the CHECK DIGIT
Model Year: 1988
Assembly Plant: Van Nuys
Production Sequence: 238408
Would it say GTA in the carline series?
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Made in: United States
Manufacturer: General Motors
Make: Pontiac
Carline Code: F-Body
Carline Series: Trans Am, Formula
Body Type: 2 door coupe (hatchback)
Restraint System: Manual belts
Engine Code: 350 ci V8 B2L/L98 (1987-1992)
7 is the CHECK DIGIT
Model Year: 1988
Assembly Plant: Van Nuys
Production Sequence: 238408
Would it say GTA in the carline series?
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01-13-2004, 09:47 AM
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Car: 1984 Trans Am
Engine: GMPP 350 V8
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.23
No, the W in the Vin (5th digit) will only indicate that the car is a TransAm, since the GTA was based off of the T/A, only the W was used.
Firebirds and Formulas have an S in the Vin.
Firebirds and Formulas have an S in the Vin.
01-13-2004, 11:59 AM
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I know this tech article (https://www.thirdgen.org/newdesign/faq/thirdgen.shtml) says a true Notchback will have the K in the VIN, but I own 3 documented Notchbacks that don't have a K in the VIN. I also have the factory AA8 code on my RPO sticker to identify them as original Notchbacks. I don't know where that "K" in the VIN information came from for that tech article, as I thought that was the model year.
Also, all 3 of mine are hardtops, without the t-tops. Of course they're legit GTAs
Also, all 3 of mine are hardtops, without the t-tops. Of course they're legit GTAs
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That's not a factory notchback car.
If it were, the 10th digit of the vin would be "K".
That's not a factory notchback car.
If it were, the 10th digit of the vin would be "K".
01-13-2004, 01:18 PM
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Car: 1988 Trans Am GTA Notchback
Engine: 305ci, 5.0L, TPI, HO
Transmission: Borg Warner T5 5-Speed
Axle/Gears: 9-Bolt Positraction Rear w/3.45 Grs
Originally posted by JT
I know this tech article (https://www.thirdgen.org/newdesign/faq/thirdgen.shtml) says a true Notchback will have the K in the VIN, but I own 3 documented Notchbacks that don't have a K in the VIN. I also have the factory AA8 code on my RPO sticker to identify them as original Notchbacks. I don't know where that "K" in the VIN information came from for that tech article, as I thought that was the model year.
Also, all 3 of mine are hardtops, without the t-tops. Of course they're legit GTAs
I know this tech article (https://www.thirdgen.org/newdesign/faq/thirdgen.shtml) says a true Notchback will have the K in the VIN, but I own 3 documented Notchbacks that don't have a K in the VIN. I also have the factory AA8 code on my RPO sticker to identify them as original Notchbacks. I don't know where that "K" in the VIN information came from for that tech article, as I thought that was the model year.
Also, all 3 of mine are hardtops, without the t-tops. Of course they're legit GTAs
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