Finally got a Trans Am (lots of pics incoming!)
11-11-2007, 09:37 PM
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Finally got a Trans Am (lots of pics incoming!)
As of November 10, 2007 I finally became a F-body owner. I bought a 1987 Trans Am WS6, after searching for only 2 weeks. I have been lurking around the boards looking at everyones beautiful cars and drooling. Since i was 14 years old i have always wanted one and now at age 31 i got mine, Its got its problems but its MINE! 
the front is faded and rock chipped all over and the hood is faded but thats about it. So here come the pics hope you all enjoy. Oh ya it only had 116,000 miles on it and ugly floor mats i bought it for 3500.00(mats where free of charge).
Please dont get all jealous of the seat covers they are custom! (owners cat tore up the drivers side seat)
the front is faded and rock chipped all over and the hood is faded but thats about it. So here come the pics hope you all enjoy. Oh ya it only had 116,000 miles on it and ugly floor mats i bought it for 3500.00(mats where free of charge).Please dont get all jealous of the seat covers they are custom! (owners cat tore up the drivers side seat)
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Nice TA hope to see you at the next meet.
11-11-2007, 11:34 PM
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I'm extremely jealous of those seat covers hehe!
Looks like she's in great shape! Gratts on the buy!
Looks like she's in great shape! Gratts on the buy!
11-12-2007, 12:48 AM
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It is the one that was in craigslist =) it does have the code 33 that he said in the add, so i need to figure out whats wrong with it, he already replaced the sensors and the maf so its going to be a game of follow the wires around. But it still runs like a champ!
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The wires will most likely end at the two relays (power and burnoff) on the firewall to the right of the brake booster. It was a poor mounting design by GM, and the harnesses have a tendancy to pull out of their connectors (ask me how I know this :P).
As for the bird, it's in great shape, although I always get nervous when I see a sports car with a trailer hitch. Makes me wonder what crack the previous owners were smoking.
Any big plans for it?
As for the bird, it's in great shape, although I always get nervous when I see a sports car with a trailer hitch. Makes me wonder what crack the previous owners were smoking.
Any big plans for it?
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Very nice!! This is just the beginning......
11-12-2007, 07:30 AM
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Re: Finally got a Trans Am (lots of pics incoming!)
As of November 10, 2007 I finally became a F-body owner. I bought a 1987 Trans Am WS6, after searching for only 2 weeks. I have been lurking around the boards looking at everyones beautiful cars and drooling. Since i was 14 years old i have always wanted one and now at age 31 i got mine, Its got its problems but its MINE! the front is faded and rock chipped all over and the hood is faded but thats about it. So here come the pics hope you all enjoy. Oh ya it only had 116,000 miles on it and ugly floor mats i bought it for 3500.00(mats where free of charge).
the front is faded and rock chipped all over and the hood is faded but thats about it. So here come the pics hope you all enjoy. Oh ya it only had 116,000 miles on it and ugly floor mats i bought it for 3500.00(mats where free of charge).
your lucky, only searching for 2 weeks, I looked for around for a year and a half, then got mine when I was 14. 87 Trans Ams are the best looking Third-gen ever built, its a proven fact. 
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Man!!! Your crosslace wheels are even the 87-only, correct ones. My 87 GTA had 88+ crosslace wheels on it. I want 87 correct ones for my GTA....
Now if yours had the wrap around wing instead of the pedestal wing...I've never been a fan of those pedestal wings.
Your car looks good though!
Now if yours had the wrap around wing instead of the pedestal wing...I've never been a fan of those pedestal wings.
Your car looks good though!
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Man!!! Your crosslace wheels are even the 87-only, correct ones. My 87 GTA had 88+ crosslace wheels on it. I want 87 correct ones for my GTA....
Now if yours had the wrap around wing instead of the pedestal wing...I've never been a fan of those pedestal wings.
Your car looks good though!
Now if yours had the wrap around wing instead of the pedestal wing...I've never been a fan of those pedestal wings.
Your car looks good though!
11-12-2007, 08:22 AM
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Yes the tow hitch bothers me, and my buddy too, when i bought my 93 prelude guess what was on the *** of it....Yep thats right a damn tow hitch! I let my buddy borrow it for a couple of weeks and when i got it back no tow hitch lol. I plan on getting rid of it, The spoiler i dont like either the guy got a little hit in the back and when he had it repaired he got rid of the original spoiler because it was rubber and cracked, i plan on getting either the fiberglass wrap around or the 4th gen one.
Thank you for all the compliments on my new bird =) I love this board has a lot of great information and friendly people. My list of first things to do is fix the code 33, brakes are squeaking, and when i hit a bump something in the front suspension is rattling, Hoping to meet some of the local san antonio f-body guys so they can help me check over her, when she starts it does make a strange noise sort of like a vibration, and it vibrates wierd when the a/c(woot it works awesome) is on and i put it in park. Its ok in drive only in park it gets loud inside the car.
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Thank you for all the compliments on my new bird =) I love this board has a lot of great information and friendly people. My list of first things to do is fix the code 33, brakes are squeaking, and when i hit a bump something in the front suspension is rattling, Hoping to meet some of the local san antonio f-body guys so they can help me check over her, when she starts it does make a strange noise sort of like a vibration, and it vibrates wierd when the a/c(woot it works awesome) is on and i put it in park. Its ok in drive only in park it gets loud inside the car.
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Just the "dimples" on the ends of the crosslace, next to the polished lip. 87 = no dimples (like yours) 88+ = dimples
ALSO....the center caps...87 were Firebirds, 88+ were WS6 centers.
ALSO....the center caps...87 were Firebirds, 88+ were WS6 centers.
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Nice Car, and welcome to Thirdgen ownership.
I bought my first 3rd Gen (an 83 Trans Am) at 15, and have owned one ever since.
Enjoy your new Ride!
I bought my first 3rd Gen (an 83 Trans Am) at 15, and have owned one ever since.
Enjoy your new Ride!
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I've already got a fiberglass 3rd gen, but an OEM 4th gen wing is going on this weekend!
11-12-2007, 12:48 PM
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I've debated on keeping it for future "originality", busted my 4th gen wing, or just selling it....New cost is $350, so....
11-13-2007, 02:24 PM
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who could be jealous of those seat covers, when u have the ultimate floor mats
,, just kidding, lol.. beautifull t/a!!!! i also recommend a new fiberglass aerowing, and some shizziny new factory color paint.. great find.
,, just kidding, lol.. beautifull t/a!!!! i also recommend a new fiberglass aerowing, and some shizziny new factory color paint.. great find.
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Sweet, man! Welcome to the family!
11-13-2007, 02:57 PM
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I like your car a lot...great coor scheme.
I bet with some polishes and a Porter Cable polisher, you could get some of the dull paint to come back to life, to some extent at least.
I bet with some polishes and a Porter Cable polisher, you could get some of the dull paint to come back to life, to some extent at least.
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looks nice and clean, congrats on the purchase.
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nice car .how much it cost you if you not mind me asking i have an 86 ws6
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Looks great man! I saw it on craigslist when I was looking for a donor car to start my Kitt build, but I was looking for a roller. It looks great! Maybe you SA guys could come up to Austin to join us (austinthirdgen.org) for lunch or something!
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and when i hit a bump something in the front suspension is rattling, Hoping to meet some of the local san antonio f-body guys so they can help me check over her, when she starts it does make a strange noise sort of like a vibration, and it vibrates wierd when the a/c(woot it works awesome) is on and i put it in park. Its ok in drive only in park it gets loud inside the car.
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Well, a local guy bought my fiberglass aerowing, and I'm LOVING my OEM 4th gen wing.
$100 for a OEM wing plus 5 minutes and a few layers of plexiglass for the center posts vs $350 for a aftermarket 4th gen style one...Go OEM.
$100 for a OEM wing plus 5 minutes and a few layers of plexiglass for the center posts vs $350 for a aftermarket 4th gen style one...Go OEM.
01-02-2008, 06:52 PM
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Man, I so wish I could move back to Travis county again! I'd be all over your meets and talking things up.
Nice addition to the CenTex 3rd Gens!
Nice addition to the CenTex 3rd Gens!
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Good lookin T/A,welcome to the brotherhood.
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Those are the mats that I have in my 92 Tran Am and they look great in it. You won't be disappointed if you do decide to get them.
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Thanks for all the nice replies!! 
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I love navy blue (with silver GFX) Trans Ams--don't see them too much
01-14-2008, 10:36 AM
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Ya i love this color scheme as well and plan on keeping it when i paint the car.
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raising an old thread from the dead here, but thats a very clean TA!!! Can't wait to see those Z06s on there Buddy!
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I've often wondered if it was a 87-only thing, as it seems "rare" to even see one.
When I bought the car, I was like..."WTF is THAT?" Damn restrictive on incoming air, thats for sure!
When I bought the car, I was like..."WTF is THAT?" Damn restrictive on incoming air, thats for sure!
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Duff has also invited me to join them at the next fbody meeting they have this will be fun!
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me too I looked for like 2 years until I finally found my Iroc I was extremely picky though
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Before your first born gets there HAHAHA good luck man...much luck...it's going to look sooo good. compared to what it did. can't wait to see it.
I Hope you have ultimate fun at the next 3rd gen ultimate gathering of f-bodies in april.....and you need to make them come to the atlanta gathering!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!MAY 22-25TH MARRIOTT HOTEL COOL DISCOUNTS AND ****YOUDISCOUNTS...SAYS SO BY ME. CAUSE I SAIED SO........DISCOUNTS BY ****YOUROUSEY!!!! SO TYPE IN ROUSEY AND ASK FOR ME AND GET DISCOUNTS!!!!!!!!!!
Yes sir Duff was nice enough to sell me zo6 rims 18x9.5 front and 18x10.5 rear and front tires 245-40-18 front and i am ordering 295-35-18 for the rear tomorrow. 2" spacers all around are already ordered as well. My wife is hooking me up before our first born gets here
Duff has also invited me to join them at the next fbody meeting they have this will be fun!
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Duff has also invited me to join them at the next fbody meeting they have this will be fun!
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