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Old Sep 20, 2004 | 06:30 PM
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just won myself some GTA's

I practically stole these things got em for 160 shipped. I obviously am going to clean them up and paint them. If you have any advice on how to do so chime on in.
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Old Sep 20, 2004 | 06:31 PM
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Car: 83 Trans Am
Engine: 5.7 (350) TPI
Transmission: soon to be 700r4
Axle/Gears: 9-bolt rear. gears? hell if i know
oh yeah I figured you might want to see what they are going to be on. here you go.
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Old Sep 20, 2004 | 06:35 PM
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nice
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Old Sep 20, 2004 | 07:01 PM
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My tech article will tell ya everything you need to know.

https://www.thirdgen.org/newdesign/t...iowheels.shtml

I'm getting a set today for free.99 .
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Old Sep 20, 2004 | 07:30 PM
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Car: '88 GTA, 90 Formula
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I would suggest masking the polished parts, and attacking them with paint stripper, then a clean wire brush. The best would be to mask the polished parts and have someone sand blast them for you.

Then put the rear of your car on jackstands, chalk the front tires, and put one of the GTA wheels on the back, start, and put in gear.

While the wheel is spinning on your "poor man's lathe", dress any curbage with a file, then go from 400 wet and dry sandpaper to 600, 1200. Then do it with a cloth and a good aluminum polish.
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Old Sep 20, 2004 | 07:37 PM
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sweet
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Old Sep 20, 2004 | 07:40 PM
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nice score
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Old Oct 22, 2004 | 10:23 PM
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Originally posted by 83BlackBeauty
oh yeah I figured you might want to see what they are going to be on. here you go.
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Old Oct 22, 2004 | 10:26 PM
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those will look nice

oh btw, 82FirebirdTA ur car looks awesome
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Old Oct 22, 2004 | 10:28 PM
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those will look nice

oh btw, 82FirebirdTA ur car looks awesome
Thanks!!
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Old Oct 22, 2004 | 11:47 PM
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From: Appleton
Car: 83 Trans Am
Engine: 5.7 (350) TPI
Transmission: soon to be 700r4
Axle/Gears: 9-bolt rear. gears? hell if i know
because its appropriate, I will let you in one what i'm currently doing. I am swapping my entire dash from a donor car so i can have the 140 speedo, I doubt it will be hard. Stupid cable driven crap is so inaccurate and plus my old needle broke. Finally I can be let in on some technology. Hey 82 how much converting have you done to your car? My car surprisingly has an electric driver chair.
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Old Oct 23, 2004 | 12:21 AM
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Noooo!!!! I've been searching for GTA rims for about a month and haven't found anything under $300 shipped. I've been watching ebay like a hawk, where did you get those? Nice score, you can tell I'm jealous I've already chopped my car with some GTA's here http://www.onclickpix.com/11754

Phyte
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Old Oct 23, 2004 | 01:23 AM
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Car: 86 Berlinetta 84 MonteCL
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I hate you! (j/k) I just picked some up for my car today, paid 350 for them, two had new Goodyear tires. These are my favorite stock wheel, and them weighing like nothing helps too
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