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Forum: History / Originality
11-16-2003, 11:46 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 11,924
Posted By 82 TRANS AM

At 17, i bought my T/A. I tried to kill it every...

At 17, i bought my T/A. I tried to kill it every chance i got. Paid for it myself too. Now, at 35, i still try to kill it every chance i get, and it looks and drives better than most new cars.

I...
Forum: History / Originality
09-05-2003, 08:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 770
Posted By 82 TRANS AM

Maybe it's just me, but i think that thing is a...

Maybe it's just me, but i think that thing is a load.

I paint for a living, and i'm picky, but i can see some big boo boo's on that car.

The pic with the caption, "Clean and straight". But the...
Forum: Car Audio
08-30-2003, 09:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 577
Posted By 82 TRANS AM

DT, i've had XM for a year now, and i still...

DT, i've had XM for a year now, and i still absolutly love it.

I started out with a Pioneer 6400 with XM tuner (direct bus) and got so hooked by it, i bought the SkyFi, home kit, car kit, (for...
Forum: Car Audio
08-20-2003, 06:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 722
Posted By 82 TRANS AM

"Black Sunshine", by White Zombie. I just replace...

"Black Sunshine", by White Zombie. I just replace Mustang with T/A in the lyrics.
Forum: History / Originality
08-18-2003, 09:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 952
Posted By 82 TRANS AM

I already have a Vista Cruiser.

I already have a Vista Cruiser.
Forum: History / Originality
08-16-2003, 12:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,121
Posted By 82 TRANS AM

I disagree with the "specialness" of WS6. That...

I disagree with the "specialness" of WS6. That sounds like a statement from someone who does'nt have it.

Don't forget the close ratio steering box that comes with WS6. The steering box is half of...
Forum: History / Originality
07-23-2003, 09:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,167
Posted By 82 TRANS AM

All my info backs up 82 Recaro's last post. The...

All my info backs up 82 Recaro's last post. The rear disks were saved for Recaros. The Crossfire were suposed to have WS6, but if one was built within the shortage period, it would have WS7.

The...
Forum: History / Originality
07-23-2003, 09:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 928
Posted By 82 TRANS AM

A Trans Am will have "WS4" on the chasis plate on...

A Trans Am will have "WS4" on the chasis plate on the radiator support.
Forum: History / Originality
07-14-2003, 10:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 897
Posted By 82 TRANS AM

My 82 weighs in at a paultry 3078 factory curb...

My 82 weighs in at a paultry 3078 factory curb weight. The lightest of all T/A's. I would assume the Camaro in 82 would be the lightest too.
Forum: History / Originality
07-07-2003, 06:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 804
Posted By 82 TRANS AM

I'll second this. Except i'd take out the word...

I'll second this. Except i'd take out the word "probably".

Mine was $200. But, it was a gift from a junkyard so it did'nt cost anything. Just a little horse trade.
Forum: Car Audio
06-11-2003, 05:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 781
Posted By 82 TRANS AM

Tom, if your only using one unit, the SkyFi is...

Tom, if your only using one unit, the SkyFi is the way to go. Some people freak about the $10 charge. Two units would cost $16.98 per month.

Sirius has three birds............three less powerful...
Forum: Car Audio
06-08-2003, 11:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 781
Posted By 82 TRANS AM

I never tried the dash, but i'm pretty far North...

I never tried the dash, but i'm pretty far North so i'll probably stay on the roof. With the magnatic roof mount, all i have to do is open the hatch and toss it in the back if i was in a place i...
Forum: Car Audio
06-05-2003, 09:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 781
Posted By 82 TRANS AM

Welcome to the wonders of XM Brian. I just took...

Welcome to the wonders of XM Brian. I just took that *ugly* wire that comes out of my right fender off the other day. I figured, after nine months of non-use, why have it on there.

What kind of...
Forum: History / Originality
06-04-2003, 09:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 670
Posted By 82 TRANS AM

I can just make out the aero piece in front of...

I can just make out the aero piece in front of the tire. An early T/A. It has a wing to, but that alone does'nt mean it is one, but ........
Forum: Car Audio
06-02-2003, 06:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 724
Posted By 82 TRANS AM

Tom, they have their own ground. The "mouse "...

Tom, they have their own ground. The "mouse " ones just stick on. A magnet could be used instead. I put mine in the middle of the roof in the rear. (T/A). I have an eight inch mast, glass mount one...
Forum: Car Audio
05-31-2003, 04:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 724
Posted By 82 TRANS AM

Inside the hood........thats funny! I've...

Inside the hood........thats funny!

I've had XM for 9 months and i love it. Ten fish....big deal. It's VERY worth it. The only people who seem to complain about it are the people that don't have...
Forum: History / Originality
05-31-2003, 12:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 670
Posted By 82 TRANS AM

So the author the the article did'nt do his...

So the author the the article did'nt do his homework and realize he was'nt in a WS6 T/A. How sad.
Forum: Body
05-20-2003, 10:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 520
Posted By 82 TRANS AM

James, seek out a paintless dent removal person....

James, seek out a paintless dent removal person. "Dent Wizzard", "Dents Disappear", "Dent Doctor". These people can do an amazing job. Call around to bodyshops and/or used car dealers and see if you...
Forum: Body
05-17-2003, 09:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 517
Posted By 82 TRANS AM

Q, that sounds like it's not dry enough, or bad...

Q, that sounds like it's not dry enough, or bad hardner. 24 hours for an ambient dry is not very long. I usually wait over night after a 150 degree bake for 30 minutes.

White is my personal least...
Forum: History / Originality
05-09-2003, 09:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,200
Posted By 82 TRANS AM

My curb weight, four speed, no air, WS7, no...

My curb weight, four speed, no air, WS7, no power...3078.

And that's the lightest of any T/A, any year.
Forum: History / Originality
05-09-2003, 08:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 565
Posted By 82 TRANS AM

Or, your looking at the spare tire size, it's the...

Or, your looking at the spare tire size, it's the one on the bottom of the tag. But otherwise, the standard tire size for a T/A was 205/70R14
Forum: Body
04-30-2003, 05:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,096
Posted By 82 TRANS AM

That's the other side of the coin, it would take...

That's the other side of the coin, it would take forever to line it up right. I know how to do it, and i would'nt. Stronger than stock, NO, it would'nt be. Butt welds vs. plug welds = weak joint.
...
Forum: Body
04-28-2003, 07:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,096
Posted By 82 TRANS AM

That is'nt worth $9.99. It's junk. It's cut wrong...

That is'nt worth $9.99. It's junk. It's cut wrong in the front or A-pillars. The right way would include the cowl plate that sit's right above the door hinges, and on top of the upper rail. Whoever...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-26-2003, 01:38 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 52,845
Posted By 82 TRANS AM

The 70's-80's Olds baby block was a 260. I had...

The 70's-80's Olds baby block was a 260. I had one in a 79 Cutlass. Soup can eights. I think Pontiac had the 265, and Chevy had the 267. These were popular engines in the G-bodies from mid seveties...
Forum: Car Audio
04-25-2003, 10:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,553
Posted By 82 TRANS AM

Yes dealer. Two codes need to be extracted from...

Yes dealer. Two codes need to be extracted from the radio. Then we call into Delco, they give us the unlock code for the combination of your two codes. Takes about five minutes. Take it to the dealer...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-25-2003, 09:57 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 52,845
Posted By 82 TRANS AM

The Olds 260 was the dog of the litter. ...

The Olds 260 was the dog of the litter.

Oldsmobiles are awesome engines in general. Better design than Chevy IMO.

Edelbrock has heads for 400 and 455 Oldsmobiles. I plan on getting a set for...
Forum: History / Originality
04-25-2003, 05:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 859
Posted By 82 TRANS AM

Yes cowl tag. Two digits followed by a L or...

Yes cowl tag. Two digits followed by a L or sometimes a M.

Chances are it's 13. Or WA-9021, but that won't be on the tag.
Forum: History / Originality
04-25-2003, 05:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 452
Posted By 82 TRANS AM

Yes, but you'll need a V-8 bellhousing.

Yes, but you'll need a V-8 bellhousing.
Forum: History / Originality
04-22-2003, 08:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 590
Posted By 82 TRANS AM

My 83 T/A has an aluminum front bar, it's RPO is...

My 83 T/A has an aluminum front bar, it's RPO is VD6.
Forum: History / Originality
04-19-2003, 01:21 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,058
Posted By 82 TRANS AM

Mine came with drums, and i'm happy about it. The...

Mine came with drums, and i'm happy about it. The rear disk up until 88 were junk.
Forum: Car Audio
03-30-2003, 08:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 790
Posted By 82 TRANS AM

Huh, since you don't know how to spell...

Huh, since you don't know how to spell it..............and BTW, both companies use the same technology for....you guessed it....cd quality sound.


I've had XM for seven months now and love it. If...
Forum: History / Originality
03-30-2003, 07:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,329
Posted By 82 TRANS AM

N24's are missing off that list. That makes me...

N24's are missing off that list. That makes me happy i have a ligit set from '82.:)
Forum: Engine Swap
03-29-2003, 09:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 988
Posted By 82 TRANS AM

Go for it! Headers will be a pain, but otherwise...

Go for it! Headers will be a pain, but otherwise they are great engines.

I've had several Oldsmobiles and i'll take on any L69 with my 4000# '72 Vista Cruiser with a bone stock 455. No problem. ...
Forum: Engine Swap
03-25-2003, 10:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,714
Posted By 82 TRANS AM

After seeing that mount/header kit, i'm going...

After seeing that mount/header kit, i'm going with the 400 Pontiac. The Olds would be cheaper because the motor is ready to go, but headers would be a pain.

I don't think the flywheel from the...
Forum: Engine Swap
03-25-2003, 07:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,714
Posted By 82 TRANS AM

82TS, i've got a Saginaw equiped 82 ...too. ...

82TS, i've got a Saginaw equiped 82 ...too. Lucky for us, our bellhousings are universal (C-BOP). You don't have to change squat. The Pontiac will bolt right to it. You may have to get a Pontiac...
Forum: History / Originality
03-18-2003, 05:47 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,118
Posted By 82 TRANS AM

I can vouch for 9000 with N24's available. ...

I can vouch for 9000 with N24's available.

August 9. ............530*** And i thought i had a late car.

I'm just the oppisite Kizz. I've been working on GM's for over a decade. Collision wise,...
Forum: History / Originality
03-17-2003, 08:35 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,118
Posted By 82 TRANS AM

Kizz/90TA, if N24's came in silver and gold, (i...

Kizz/90TA, if N24's came in silver and gold, (i know they did), why would they be both have the the same RPO? What differenciated (sp?) them? On the assembly line that is.

Just trying to feed my...
Forum: History / Originality
03-17-2003, 06:01 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,118
Posted By 82 TRANS AM

I would try a separate post Ray, maybe in...

I would try a separate post Ray, maybe in electronics. 99.9 percent of third gen problems are'nt unique. Hopefully you can flush out someone who has had the same problem.

In '86, when i first got...
Forum: History / Originality
03-16-2003, 11:26 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,118
Posted By 82 TRANS AM

Great thread. UK, if you were to find a...

Great thread.

UK, if you were to find a similar piece of plastic for your aero, you can glue in a piece where it's damaged, or just use the glue. Try Lord (Fusor) products.

Don't give the...
Forum: Body
03-15-2003, 06:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 590
Posted By 82 TRANS AM

No. Go to a local autobody store and get metal...

No. Go to a local autobody store and get metal adhesive. It's made by 3M, Lord (Fusor), Duramix, and Kent. It's stronger than a weld. If you glue two pieces of sheet metal together, and try to pull...
Forum: Body
03-15-2003, 05:57 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,301
Posted By 82 TRANS AM

Mine smells like gas, oil, and burnt rubber.;)

Mine smells like gas, oil, and burnt rubber.;)
Forum: Body
03-08-2003, 07:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 521
Posted By 82 TRANS AM

Heat gun or hair dryer. There is a "stripe...

Heat gun or hair dryer.

There is a "stripe eraser" made by 3M that hooks to a drill that works great, but try heat first to avoid the cost of an eraser.
Forum: History / Originality
03-03-2003, 09:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,717
Posted By 82 TRANS AM

Not sure RB. The plates look identical, except...

Not sure RB. The plates look identical, except the T-10 plate is about 1.5 inches high, and the Saginaw one is about 2.5 inches high. Mine has a 10.4 inch clutch disk.

It's a pretty common part #...
Forum: Body
03-03-2003, 08:55 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,052
Posted By 82 TRANS AM

You say that, and then you post a picture of your...

You say that, and then you post a picture of your car with newspapers on it, door handles, mirror, gas cap, DA'ed to death, and full of a-holes.......your kidding right?

Like styx said, it's art....
Forum: History / Originality
03-03-2003, 08:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,717
Posted By 82 TRANS AM

The RPO for a Saginaw is M67. I have my...

The RPO for a Saginaw is M67.

I have my original 4-speed in my T/A. And BTW, at almost 21 years old, it still works great. At one time, (for two summers) it would bark all four. Original LG4 with...
Forum: History / Originality
02-09-2003, 06:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,775
Posted By 82 TRANS AM

Gold N24 rims. Hang on to them. The sail panel...

Gold N24 rims. Hang on to them.
The sail panel bird is too big. Looks like a hood bird.

It looks like it has the original thin body side moldings. If they are molded on the ends, they are...
Forum: History / Originality
02-06-2003, 09:46 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,851
Posted By 82 TRANS AM

I never liked that show. Funny thing though,...

I never liked that show. Funny thing though, other than the 4-speed and the rims, mine has turbo rims, no big covers, just fins and small center caps, mine is a Kitt car. Well, it would be the...
Forum: History / Originality
02-06-2003, 09:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 543
Posted By 82 TRANS AM

The 82's and 83's do have ground FX. Four pieces....

The 82's and 83's do have ground FX. Four pieces. One each in front of the wheels. The 84's have this also as standard equipment, and a full blown ground FX kit was optional.
Forum: History / Originality
02-06-2003, 07:21 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,849
Posted By 82 TRANS AM

Your going to burn your selonoid, or your car....

Your going to burn your selonoid, or your car. Flip it on for a few minutes and put your hand on it............

The selonoid was designed to open only under WOT, or there abouts. It was not...
Forum: Car Audio
02-06-2003, 06:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 767
Posted By 82 TRANS AM

Genesis, you must be thinking of the Turk glass...

Genesis, you must be thinking of the Turk glass mount anntenna. I have one of those on my truck. Ugly yes, works very well and it's versitile. When your parked, it can be adjusted witout moving the...
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