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Old Jul 20, 2002 | 11:04 PM
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I went to a car show tonight!

i finally decided enter my car into a car show. man am i glad that i did. it made my night. when i first got to the car show, before i could even get out of my car, this guy ran up to me and told me that he would give me 5k for my car right there on the spot.(i love my car too much so of course i told him no) next i pop the hood and start to wipe of my valve covers, and within seconds there were 15-20 people standing around, complimenting every little detail. and to wrap it up, on the way home i get next to this guy with an ls1. i see him looking over, at the next stop light he rolls down the window and starts telling me how clean my car is and asking all kinds of questions about it and stuff.


David

p.s. sorry its so long but i had to brag about my terrific night somewhere.
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Old Jul 20, 2002 | 11:58 PM
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Old Jul 21, 2002 | 12:25 AM
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It's really nice when you spend so much time on your ride and then someone takes time out of their day to tell you how good it looks.
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Old Jul 21, 2002 | 01:41 AM
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got pics of your baby?
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Old Jul 21, 2002 | 01:43 AM
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Old Jul 21, 2002 | 07:54 AM
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got pics of your baby?
Yeah any pics?
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Old Jul 21, 2002 | 09:33 AM
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PIX! PIX! PIX!
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Old Jul 21, 2002 | 09:44 AM
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PIX! PIX! PIX!
geez you people are post ******
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Old Jul 21, 2002 | 09:50 AM
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geez you people are post ******


Hehe.............
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Old Jul 21, 2002 | 05:35 PM
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this is before the paint. it is the same color just alot more shiney now. i will post more tomorrow after i wash it.
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Old Jul 21, 2002 | 05:55 PM
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geez you people are post ******
And you posting that wasn't prostitution?
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Old Jul 21, 2002 | 06:11 PM
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Very nice car man!!!! :hail: :hail: :hail:
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Old Jul 22, 2002 | 10:40 AM
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more pics

here are a couple after a quick washing
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Old Jul 22, 2002 | 10:42 AM
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another
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Old Jul 22, 2002 | 10:45 AM
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let me know what you all think about it

Last edited by 19WS6T/A91; Jul 22, 2002 at 10:48 AM.
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Old Jul 22, 2002 | 12:29 PM
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Originally posted by 19WS6T/A91
let me know what you all think about it
two words...



KICK *** :hail:
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Old Jul 22, 2002 | 03:57 PM
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Now there is some shine. Did you wax it and what kind if you did.
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Old Jul 22, 2002 | 05:58 PM
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actually it is unwaxed right now. the guy at the paint shop said that i needed to wait 90 days to wax. i can't wait to wax it. when the time comes if i ever receive my formula 113 sample i will use that. if not i have a series of meguiars products that i am currently using. thanks for the comments, and keep them coming.
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Old Jul 22, 2002 | 06:10 PM
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I need to drop my Formula 113 on and go to a car show!
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Old Jul 23, 2002 | 08:05 AM
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That's great that you live in a place where people appreciate cars like that. My car is just a little rough in some spots. When I put the scoop on there was some pitting, and it's a little uneven. The engine bay isn't imaculate either, so the old guys who have been restoring their cars since forever don't think I'm anything special and the young people are so into rice it's sick. The only people who really dig my car are little kids. That's enough to make it worth while though.
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Old Jul 23, 2002 | 08:11 AM
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Originally posted by 19WS6T/A91
actually it is unwaxed right now. the guy at the paint shop said that i needed to wait 90 days to wax. i can't wait to wax it. when the time comes if i ever receive my formula 113 sample i will use that. if not i have a series of meguiars products that i am currently using. thanks for the comments, and keep them coming.


Oh yeah thats right. I wonder if they ever forget to tell people that . This could mean bad news.
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Old Jul 23, 2002 | 10:03 PM
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come on i know more people have comments than those who replied. lets hear some, both good and bad.
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Old Jul 24, 2002 | 01:22 AM
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It's BEAUTIFUL:hail:

Wanna trade even up for a TTA??? j/k

If you ever sell it add me to the list of people to call.
I've got 2 Camaro's, 1 TTA, and a 94 SC T-Bird in my 4 car garage, and that's just the car to kick the Ford outside!
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Old Jul 24, 2002 | 01:54 AM
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I will be at my first car show August 4th. I hope to have a great time there in my '85! Wish me luck!
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Old Jul 24, 2002 | 06:00 AM
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sweet ride man,how much $$$ for that paint job. looks great
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Old Jul 24, 2002 | 07:11 AM
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BLACK85SPORT good luck at the car show man.

STOCK84 I got one of my buddy's brothers to do it on the side for 1500. this was the cheapest that i could find. everywhere else wanted 1900 or more.
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Old Jul 24, 2002 | 08:09 AM
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I think the car looks great. How many miles on it? From the pics it looks like it would be worth more than $5K to me. That guy was clearly low balling you.

I would also recommend Mother's car wax. That is what I use on my cars. The stuff is great.
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Old Jul 24, 2002 | 11:36 AM
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Car looks da*n good!

Same color as mine too... just a year newer...

Hopefully I'll get my interior done eventaully and a spoiler bolted on and maybe I'll get mine in a few shows... wishfull thinking maybe....
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Old Jul 24, 2002 | 02:40 PM
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19WS6T/A91, great looking bird and thanks
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Old Jul 24, 2002 | 07:47 PM
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it has 77,000 miles on it. thanks for all of the compliments.
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Old Jul 24, 2002 | 07:59 PM
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I WANT TO SEE THE ENGINE!
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Old Jul 24, 2002 | 11:46 PM
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the engine

could be a little cleaner but it will have to work for now
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Old Jul 27, 2002 | 12:37 PM
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come on now. somebody has to have something else to say.
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Old Jul 27, 2002 | 12:46 PM
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looks good, I am going to a car show as well in the next coupel of weeks to show my car. check out my engine bay. I hope to turn heads
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Old Jul 28, 2002 | 09:12 AM
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that is one sweet car
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Old Jul 29, 2002 | 02:16 PM
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Very nice, love those tailights You dont see many 3rd gens at the car shows anymore, at one gig I was the only 1 out of 800 cars.

My club is hosting our 2nd All Pontiac Show & Shine at the Everett Mall, Washington, on Aug 18th. If you in the area, please stop by!

http://carshow.willbaker.com/

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Old Jul 29, 2002 | 02:42 PM
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Re: the engine

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could be a little cleaner but it will have to work for now
Man get some headers on that thing!
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Old Sep 3, 2002 | 11:26 PM
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Re: the engine

Originally posted by 19WS6T/A91
could be a little cleaner but it will have to work for now
hey Those Valve covers are the same ones I got to put in my car that are sitting in the box in my garage I Paid $50 for them. lol RIght now engine compartment is a mess because my car is a daily driver.

But Kick A$$ car man
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Old Sep 4, 2002 | 09:49 AM
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I always wanted a 91-92 TA. some of the most beautiful cars on the road. Yours is a shining example.
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Old Sep 4, 2002 | 10:39 AM
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Your car looks great!!!!

That really is a nice looking TA. It looks just like 3.8TransAm's new GTA.I know that these firebirds(91 and 92)are supposed to be rare but if you ever want to see a handfull of them in one place come out here. There are 5 of them just between my car and 2 of my friends and they are everywhere you look on the streets.It seems like I never saw these cars around here till I bought my 92 TA a couple of years ago.Now they are everywhere and people have lost interest in this body style.

NEWAYZ----Congrats on the car show and your car is sweet


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Old Sep 4, 2002 | 11:48 AM
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Very nice paint job.
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Old Sep 4, 2002 | 11:58 AM
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Your car looks real good! It is always fun going to a carshow and haveing people drool all over your car.
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Old Sep 4, 2002 | 01:18 PM
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Nice Ride
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Old Sep 4, 2002 | 01:28 PM
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Damn that car show was over a month ago. Your thread has become a lie.:sillylol: Lets bring this back up What is a engine like that doing with exhaust manifolds and no headers?
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