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I used to draw lettering on my tires as a kid too. BUT, with the 16" wide, deep rim diamond spokes, I prefer the blackwall.
On my Cads, forget about it, but recently a custom '88 Deville pic featured large custom rims with the low-profile rubber...as hokey 'pimped' as that seems, these looked super fine! The car was shaved of all but the lower chrome trim...handles and locks gone!
Very cool, fiftys/70s style mods
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Originally posted by Trans It Here's my '91 T/A. I ordered it new and right now it has 14,000+ miles on it. Pretty much loaded, manual trans, WS6, posi rear etc. Still has the original tires. All original except for the luggage rack.
Wow, Trans It....thats a great looking ride...hyper rare, 1 of 105 Manuals made! A friend of mine has a 91 TA with 5speed as well as for me mine is a 92....
__________________ John K
80 Indy Turbo Pace Car TA
92 TA Convertible, Jamacian Yellow (1 of 35)
96 TA WS.6 (450HP+) Sold
2006 Monte Carlo SS (LS4/303HP)
"Its stupid to work hard and you'll work harder if your stupid" ....John Wayne
Originally posted by Trans It Cad: I'm too much of a 'keep it original' nut to part with these wheels. Besides, isn't there different bolt patterns between the 15" and 16" wheels?
I don't think there is a difference in the bolt pattern but I understand where you are coming from.
They Shipped them to Canada too. This factory 1991 came with a special order code Z28 hood. The Ronals were a must addition
We might not have hockey but we got style!
They Shipped them to Canada too. This factory 1991 came with a special order code Z28 hood. The Ronals were a must addition
We might not have hockey but we got style!
I'd say downsize you pic so the pixel blocks are invisible. I use ImageFolio software from Concord digi camera's software, should be avail on line. I use it with my new Sony digital cam as well, I haven't seen anything better yet, though I suppose there might be
BILL
When your camera limits your options, the software really helps, in the case of ImageFolio, not only do you have pixel and paint editing, you can rotate, crop, rescale (two options), sharpen (I always use for fuzzy pics!) and soften, emboss in different textures, inverse (negative edits, etc.) You can even change file types with it, to compress for more space
BILL
here is my 89' RS, i need to have it re-painted, and i need new wheels which should be here this spring or so, the best thing about it is that I dropped a 355 TBI last week and it is running like a "champ"
Thanks for the compliments Rezz. Your ride is looking good, I like those firehawk wheels. Looks like it was just a low-res camera the pic was taken with.
Well here is mine. I've seen mostly IROCS and thought a T/A would be nice to me seen. Does anyone have any info on 1992 Trans am's? I have one that is in great shape and would like to know how many were made. Mine is a white with tan interior, 305 TPI, performance suspension, aluminun driveshaft car. Any help would be great. Thanks
My current project. 1984 Trans Am. Custom Convertable. Sub frame connectors, full length frame. 383 in the shop and saving for the T56. 16x8 Centerline star wheels, vette buckets.
well first ill apologize now first for no pics then for havign the best convertible ive ever seen lol
1983 Camaro Z28 ASC/Mclaren convertible (batmoblile w/ top dn)
well its not stock they didnt even make conv. in 1983
but that doesnt take anything away if u would like pics of this sweet car or know anything at all
aim me at bheisler7
i will post a site with the pics hopefully tomorrow
504 done and no info on any other then this that i can find if any info on it please help it is white with a black top
Yeah, lots and lots of Camaros here!
If ASC was doing conversions in 1983, it's a new one on me, was it done further down the road from production?
Do you think it was a proto, or a show/concept car?
Bill
BTW, rescale your pics smaller and they should look a bit more detailed. I use a sharpening effect to get rid of fuzz from the camara, stuff that looks like camcorder shake, with Imagefolio it works great. I checked on this program, came packed with the Concord Mini eye-Q camara I bought but is avail. on line. You can compress pics with it too, if they are too large, or of course, crop the extra bits off
From what i know the Conversion was Autoform or Custom Form and this was done right after production(like sent stright from the line) is there any more info anyone has that would be greatly appreciated
Thanks and here is another picture
Hi to all of you out there new here hope to hear from all of you soon. For my part I have a 87 GTA 350 5 speed org brought new in 86 direct from GM, from one of my dear friend that work at Test Track in Florida he took care of all the paper work. And in 91 bought a new firebird 92 305 5 speed from the same friend last firebird convertible made in the USA. Very happy with these two wonderful cars. Here are some pic of the 92 Firebird
Originally posted by Workhorse From what i know the Conversion was Autoform or Custom Form and this was done right after production(like sent stright from the line) is there any more info anyone has that would be greatly appreciated
Thanks and here is another picture
yes but can u wait till it gets warmer and i can get the top down outside?? if not im sure i can get u a pic but it wont be that good Do u have any info for me on the car tho??
Does anyone know anyone that does the factory window stickers so i knwo what was in the car factory???
Take some pics of early converts top/frames, int...stuff that differs is always of interest I think. What mods make it unique. I recall seeing that square light between the seats...is that factory? My vert has NO interior lights other then the dash itself. I use a flashlight...all year long! hehehe
Here's a resized, yet sharpened pic from my negs transferred to Cd from 35mm standard film. They aren't as sharp as I would have expected. I should try different shops for the same Negs to see what results.
Anyway, this was before rust and dents got real bad!
Bill
LMAO thats great let me guess computer programmer??? just a wild guess but let me know cuz u could be a web designer not sure but I LOVE The pictures THAT IS A SWEET 92 Firebird man i wish mine was invisable too never get pulled over in one of those :P how fast did u get up to in that??? 200???
Originally posted by Workhorse LMAO thats great let me guess computer programmer??? just a wild guess but let me know cuz u could be a web designer not sure but I LOVE The pictures THAT IS A SWEET 92 Firebird man i wish mine was invisable too never get pulled over in one of those :P how fast did u get up to in that??? 200???
Originally posted by MrDude_1 hey! i AM a computer programmer.......
KOOL!
I'm a Netwerk Nurd!
Speedy
__________________ Speedgraphic
'90 RS Vert
New Paint, Top, Interior, Rims, Tires. IROC Swaybars, Alston SFC's, Billet Aluminum LCA's, Panhard rod and STB by Edelbrok. Hedman headers, Carsound CAT and Banks Catback. Restored close to stock. Installing XM Radio was one of the best things I ever did!
"It's hard to slow down, when you were born to run."
The mods prefer keeping a thread consistant with pics, but on the same token, it impedes slow connected users like me. Make sure you resize'em small enough to load up, otherwise they won't.
If you host, it's not a concern I'd say, but max uploads to 700 or 800 pixels. I tend to do that when saving most cam pics. I don't have a car shot with me YET, but how about one I took at work?
hehe
BILL
If you made a wrong turn enroute to a destination and had to backtrack the backtracking would be progression toward the destination.
Another for instance: General Motors seems to have completely lost touch with it's customer base. They keep making ugly cars and pricing them way too high. EX that Pickup truck that transforms itself into a (UGLY) roadster I think they call it SRS?... I read in a magazine that Chevrolet had expected those things to sell like hotcakes... The article said that dealers try to keep about a twenty day inventory of automobiles on their lot. At the time of the writing of the article nationwide there was over a three hundred day supply of those vehicles.
SO, having made a WRONG turn in doing away with the Fbody and bringing out an overpriced bomb like the SRS progress would be to backtrack and produce a product that people will buy and provide it at a price they will pay. Bring back the Fbody!
All "progress" is not forward or even linear...
Speedy
__________________ Speedgraphic
'90 RS Vert
New Paint, Top, Interior, Rims, Tires. IROC Swaybars, Alston SFC's, Billet Aluminum LCA's, Panhard rod and STB by Edelbrok. Hedman headers, Carsound CAT and Banks Catback. Restored close to stock. Installing XM Radio was one of the best things I ever did!
"It's hard to slow down, when you were born to run."
Last edited by Speedgraphic; 03-27-2005 at 10:52 PM.
Well, how about, I don't think the truck is ugly, however, because of the price, people aren't flocking to it like Dodge's earlier designs (PT Cruiser, of course) that with the advent of the pricy Viper really shook the auto industry, yet everyone is playing favorites and all new cars look the same, by and large. The boxy car became a curse, and the Taurus and VW brought bubble/jelly bean cars to manic buying/making proportions. It's truly sad that looks and quality, both build and technical aren't able to combine in a manner they hinted to throughout the 1980s. I'd say the muscle car era is the most interesting phase in car-dom. It will not be repeated in my mind, yet the V series Caddies are quite interesting. The retro look is in (in my mind)! You may recall when Motor Trend combined Corvette ideas into a future Eldo. The rendering (on the cover) was better then any GM car they've made yet...truly would have been a good move
BILL
Last edited by Bill Speed; 03-29-2005 at 06:26 PM.
Love the Gallery! There are some really GREAT cars there!
Speedy
__________________ Speedgraphic
'90 RS Vert
New Paint, Top, Interior, Rims, Tires. IROC Swaybars, Alston SFC's, Billet Aluminum LCA's, Panhard rod and STB by Edelbrok. Hedman headers, Carsound CAT and Banks Catback. Restored close to stock. Installing XM Radio was one of the best things I ever did!
"It's hard to slow down, when you were born to run."
