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Forum: Body
04-06-2011, 01:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 796
Posted By Part Timer

Re: Can you use filler on front airdam?

Thanks Dan
Forum: Body
04-06-2011, 12:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 796
Posted By Part Timer

Re: Can you use filler on front airdam?

This is the big ground effects piece that bolts to the nose. Air dam may have been the wrong name for it. It has the aero package so it is a big piece.
Forum: Body
04-06-2011, 12:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 796
Posted By Part Timer

Can you use filler on front airdam?

On my 84 T/A I am sanding the front airdam and have several gouges in it. Since it is flexible I am worried filler would not stay in. How do I fic the gouges?

Thanks,
Forum: Body
03-31-2011, 09:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 343
Posted By Part Timer

Even another question on painting my car

My 84 trans am has the aero paakage on it. I was thinknig about doing the whole car in red and just putting a couple of the decal on in silve like the bird on the power bulge and the sail panels. ...
Forum: Body
03-30-2011, 09:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 655
Posted By Part Timer

Re: having hard time staying on one task

Thanks for the tips guys. I really aappreciate it,
Forum: Body
03-27-2011, 06:24 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 45,859
Posted By Part Timer

Re: Single stae urethane vs base coat clear coat urethane

When I am able to get back on it I will post pictures of my progress. Hopefully you guys will chime in if you see me doing something wrong. This has been great to get me motivated again. Thanks to...
Forum: Body
03-27-2011, 10:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 430
Posted By Part Timer

So which do I do first?

A reply to one of my previous posts got me thinking so I wanted to get your opinions. I have all the mechanical stuff done on my 84 T/A and am ready for prep for paint and the interior. I have...
Forum: Body
03-26-2011, 08:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 655
Posted By Part Timer

Re: having hard time staying on one task

i was afraid if I did the interrior first I woud get overspray on it. should I really do the paint last?
Forum: Body
03-25-2011, 11:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 655
Posted By Part Timer

having hard time staying on one task

i have several different things going on with my car all at once. My main task is getting it ready to paint but I also have the interior co,pletely out and have material to try recovering the door...
Forum: Body
03-24-2011, 07:44 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 45,859
Posted By Part Timer

Re: Single stae urethane vs base coat clear coat urethane

Thanks for all the help guys. A little about the car. It is a car I bought from a guy for 50 bucks. It ran but was rough in the body dept. I imagine he was in a bind to get high or something. :crazy:...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
03-23-2011, 08:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 682
Posted By Part Timer

Thirdgenranch = Excellent Service

Ordered a used carpet fromthem on Friday. It arrived today and was great. Always good to get great service and a bargain too.:goodjob:

Bob:burnout:
Forum: Body
03-23-2011, 08:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 15,220
Posted By Part Timer

Re: blocking out after primer, how do I fill low spots?

Thanks for the help, I really appreciate it.
Forum: Body
03-23-2011, 08:20 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 45,859
Posted By Part Timer

Single stae urethane vs base coat clear coat urethane

I am getting ready to do my first paintjob and have been reading all the articles on here i can find. I have also been looking at paint at paintforcars,com. Considering it is my first time, which...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-22-2011, 07:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 445
Posted By Part Timer

stupid question of the day

My bird has a 305 fresh rebuilt 30 over with a small upgrade in cam and edelbrock performer carb. Would there be anway possible it would work with a tunnel ram and dual quads? :idiot: Just curious...
Forum: Body
03-20-2011, 03:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 15,220
Posted By Part Timer

blocking out after primer, how do I fill low spots?

I am startign on my front fender and after completing some body work. I hit it with some self etching primer then put on some guide coat to block it out. Now I have some low spots and a couple high...
Forum: Body
03-18-2011, 04:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 412
Posted By Part Timer

Re: 84 T/A bunper cover questions, pic needed

Nice! I think that is the way I am going. How did you paint the Trans Am on it? I know it is recessed but did you use a brush? What kind of paint did you use? Did you use flex agent on the...
Forum: DFI and ECM
03-17-2011, 09:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 454
Posted By Part Timer

What wires to cut?

84 T/A with a 305 I just rebuilt. I ditched the computer controlled quadrajet and put on an edelbrock. Want to go old school with no ecm. On the large wad of wires coming out of the rf fender from...
Forum: Body
03-17-2011, 09:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 412
Posted By Part Timer

84 T/A bunper cover questions, pic needed

Working on my 84 T/A and thinking about the upcoming paint project. On the fron bumper cover ther are two panels that are black, and have trans am molded in it. Do you guys paint them along with...
Forum: Body
03-16-2011, 08:13 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 12,252
Posted By Part Timer

Re: My DIY paint project write up.

Excellent article and great job on the car. I guarantee I will be using it in the next few months as I try to paint my car. Thanks for the info.:driving:
Forum: Body
03-14-2011, 07:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 637
Posted By Part Timer

Re: my new formula powerbulge hoood pic

Nice, I drove a couple hundred miles to pick mine up after I bought it on Ebay. I love the Power Bulge hoods.:driving:
Forum: Interior
03-10-2011, 10:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,021
Posted By Part Timer

Re: Headliner??

No T-top. I am going to need sail panels and sun visors too I guess. (changing color of interior):driving:

Thanks,

Bob
Forum: Body
03-10-2011, 10:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 660
Posted By Part Timer

Re: Need hood release cable

Mine is broke. Previous owner put hood pins on the car instead of fixing it .:rolleyes: I sould have looked on google I guess instead of wasting your time here. When the parts store told me it was...
Forum: Interior
03-09-2011, 08:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,021
Posted By Part Timer

Re: Headliner??

Thanks, I didn't know they made them in abs. I appreciate it. :goodidea:
Forum: Interior
03-09-2011, 08:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 871
Posted By Part Timer

Re: Custom speaker covers???

That would be too easy.:D
Forum: Interior
03-09-2011, 05:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,021
Posted By Part Timer

Headliner??

I am getting back on my restoration of my 84 Trans Am. Started on it 7 years ago, got the engine and suspension done and lost interest. Been sitting in my shop since. Now I have to do the...
Forum: NW Indiana and South Chicago Suburb
03-09-2011, 04:56 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 297
Posted By Part Timer

Looking for SW Indiana

I know this is NW Indiana but is there any place on here with guys from SW Indiana?

Thanks,

Bob
Forum: Interior
03-09-2011, 04:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 871
Posted By Part Timer

Custom speaker covers???

I have a set of speakers and they do not fit under the stock sailpanels. Have any of you fabed up some custom ones and if you ahve please post pictures.

Thanks,

Bob
Forum: Body
03-09-2011, 04:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 660
Posted By Part Timer

Need hood release cable

Where do I go to find a hood release cable for a 84 trans am? The parts stores say they can not get them and I didn't think I could get one at a dealer since Pontic is no more. Any ideas would be...
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