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Mar 3, 2005 | 10:53 PM

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What firebird was this ?

I just noticed that this bird seems to have a Targa top and some unique GFX/body kit. Anyone know anything about this thing ?
Was this a mecham mod ?

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Mar 3, 2005 | 11:06 PM

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wow.. sorry, can't tell you anything about it, but do you have any more pics you can post up, or even a link?

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Mar 3, 2005 | 11:24 PM

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Interesting....I would like to know more about it. That spoiler sticks alot further back than the regualr areo spoiler.

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Mar 3, 2005 | 11:26 PM

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Car: 82 firebird s/e 83 Trans Am

Engine: 5.0L 305ci 4b carb.....CFI

Transmission: TH200C....700R4

That firebird is proper

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Mar 4, 2005 | 01:54 AM

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That not to bad looking looks like sometype of aftermarket job done after factory. I like the round fog lights better.

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Mar 4, 2005 | 03:25 AM

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Car: 1987 IROC Z

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unfortunately, I have no clue where I go this one, it was in my gallery. Can someone blow up that text in the bottom right corner of the front fender ?

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Mar 4, 2005 | 06:09 AM

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that was a ASC concept car, it was in high performance pontiac magazine in the last year or two. it was called the Suntour.

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Mar 4, 2005 | 06:11 AM

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thats awsome- look through the hatch glass and see the speed bumps for the rear headrests. i love that bird

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Mar 4, 2005 | 06:31 AM

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I really like that body kit. It's close to stock, but that front airdam's mouth just looks awesome. Could anyone here make something like that?

Stick Out Tongue

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Mar 4, 2005 | 07:19 AM

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Yup, Suntour Trans Am!

Not much power but hey...looks pretty cool

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Mar 4, 2005 | 07:34 AM

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If i am not mistaken,those look like vette seats.

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Mar 4, 2005 | 07:40 AM

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i remeber seeing that car in the mag. It was wierd because it had no real roof it was all glass and the windshield was different too, if i find the mag ill inform you of more.

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Mar 4, 2005 | 10:47 AM

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Car: 1987 IROC Z

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Originally posted by 18inchboyds
i remeber seeing that car in the mag. It was wierd because it had no real roof it was all glass and the windshield was different too, if i find the mag ill inform you of more.

Your right, I had not noticed that the windshield starts to wrap around the roofline.. thats crazy. this thing seems to be in between T-Top and convertible. Did that roof glass come off or move at all?

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Mar 4, 2005 | 11:54 AM

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It was a sunroof that slid back and up slightly.

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Mar 4, 2005 | 11:56 AM

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Originally posted by 350 TPI
If i am not mistaken,those look like vette seats.

the article says they are custom recaros.

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Mar 4, 2005 | 12:08 PM

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Car: 85 Trans Am

Engine: 350 (CCC QJet)

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Link:
http://www.highperformancepontiac.co...pp_historical/

a few more pics as well

Side Note: I called ASC, they cant get the stuff for the body

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Mar 4, 2005 | 03:59 PM

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Car: 82 firebird s/e 83 Trans Am

Engine: 5.0L 305ci 4b carb.....CFI

Transmission: TH200C....700R4

Crazy ,that link is intresting.Awsome how its got a lg4 like me

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Mar 4, 2005 | 05:23 PM

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Thats pretty cool its got a center console in the rear too.

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Mar 4, 2005 | 10:43 PM

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that car looks awesome...

i love the front of it...

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Mar 4, 2005 | 10:44 PM

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what wheels are they? anybody know?

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Mar 4, 2005 | 10:46 PM

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Car: 82 firebird s/e 83 Trans Am

Engine: 5.0L 305ci 4b carb.....CFI

Transmission: TH200C....700R4

Quote:

Originally posted by Megaracerx2
what wheels are they? anybody know?

These one-off original wheels were purportedly of such soft aluminum that they were easily bent, but the 17-inch Kelsey Hayes rollers still exist and will be remounted on the Suntour along with the 275/40/ZR17 tires once they are restored. The wheels on the Suntour now are 16-inch Ronals mounted on BFG 255/50ZR16 Comp TA tires.

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Mar 4, 2005 | 10:47 PM

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Originally posted by 82knightrider
These one-off original wheels were purportedly of such soft aluminum that they were easily bent, but the 17-inch Kelsey Hayes rollers still exist and will be remounted on the Suntour along with the 275/40/ZR17 tires once they are restored. The wheels on the Suntour now are 16-inch Ronals mounted on BFG 255/50ZR16 Comp TA tires.

well now, arent you a smart one.

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Mar 4, 2005 | 10:49 PM

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Car: 82 firebird s/e 83 Trans Am

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Originally posted by Megaracerx2
well now, arent you a smart one.

Actually.I copy and pasted that info from this link...

http://www.highperformancepontiac.co...pp_historical/

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Mar 4, 2005 | 10:51 PM

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what? sooo, you arent all that smart after all!

lol, jk... thanks for the info man.

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Mar 4, 2005 | 11:34 PM

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Wow those seats are awesome, But considering what's under the hood I dont think they are justified

Eh show crap

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Mar 7, 2005 | 10:42 AM

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The ground effects design looks alot like the 91-92 Z28 GFX. This firebird design was made in 1987 and so was the IROC concept car with the 91-92 style ground effects... I wonder if one influenced the other. Maybe the ever popular 91-92 Camaro ground effects actually originated from a firebird concept!

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Mar 7, 2005 | 10:55 AM

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I like the rear piece that connects the rear seats with the back of the car. Looks sharp!

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