I dont know why the front end looks so discolored, it doesnt look nearly as bad in person as it appears in that picture....

heres sum more pics of the beast

http://www.imagestation.com/album/?i...22&mode=invite

 

Looks good and straight man! Looks like a good start. When I first got my car home, you couldn't even tell what it was. Yours just needs some sanding , a lil body work, and some fresh paint. Nice Find! Keep us posted on progress!

 

*drooling* Thats pretty much what i'm looking for.....i shall be purchasing my first car within the next few months as well, and want a true fixer-upper. Only thing i dont like about that car is the lack of T-Tops, but thats just a minor thing that i'm looking for. What are your plans for the car?

 

Awesome, man. Can't wait to see when it's done. Good luck with it.

 

That's good that it looks straight, mine's been wrecked

 

here ya go thats what mine looked like at one time except it had a blue door and was all beat up but look at her now, just trying to boost your confidence here.

 

Cool dude. Looks like you've got a good foundation to work with. Hopefully TGO can be a helpful resource for you!

Welcome to the board, too

 

not bad for a first car. alot of thirdgens do need paint and mine is included, no shock there.

 

Looks like a great starting point you have there. Here's what mine looked like when it came home to me About 117,000 miles on it I think.

 

maybe i should bs about it a bit....

its an 82,
305 4barrel,
76,000 miles
solid/straight, only rust is surface rust, and only in one spot (the rear deck)

outlaw II wheels
also got a set of cragar super trick(?) wheels, a bit rusted.

needs pained something fierce(my sister likes to tell me its pink)...

open to any comments, suggestions or questions

 

Good base to start with. With a little work and imagination that car can look awsome.

 

definently a great start! It's hard to beat your first thirdgen. There are so many OEM and aftermarket parts for these cars. You could keep it an 82....or you could make it any year from 82-92 with some modifications.....mods=good, create your own monster!

keep us updated with any of the work that you do to it

 

Lookin' good! Mine has over twice as many miles (going on 198K) and was covered in two-thirds primer when I bought it. Needs minor engine work and an alternator, polished American Eagles, a coat of paint, and I'm gone!

 

I can definitely see the potential in your car, blyth18md. Your paint reminds me of the '91 RS I used to have, the clear coat just slowly starting peeling off one day. From then on it progressively got worse....it's like cancer, has no respect for the car. Heh, ok, maybe that's a little too dramatic.

By the way, 97-1LE, I admire your car as well - and I'm usually strictly a Camaro guy.

 

do me a fav blyth?...dont go to a fly-by-nite shop as cumberland has ALOT of them...if ya want it done right the first time than pay alittle more for a lifetime paint...let me know what i can assist ya with

 

That looks like a great body to start with! From the pics, it looks like there isn't much or any rust. A lil paint and that thing will really shine! Have some good fun with that car!