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Old May 23, 2005 | 03:19 PM
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Car: 1985 Trans Am
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Since everyone else seems to be doing it lately.

Finally got the TA on the road this weekend. Cleaned it up a bit too.

Didn't realize I was out of Zaino, so tried the NXT stuff. Gotta say it does a nice job.





New brakes fill up the wheels nice

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Old May 23, 2005 | 03:52 PM
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Looks good. I like the wheels. Do you have the rear brakes done too?
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Old May 23, 2005 | 07:32 PM
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I like the rims too
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Old May 23, 2005 | 07:47 PM
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I know those are 4th gen rims, but are they 16s or 17s, I have always liked that wheel
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Old May 23, 2005 | 08:12 PM
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They are 17's.

And yes I have the rear brake kit as well.
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Old May 24, 2005 | 06:48 AM
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Car: 1987 Camaro Z28
Engine: 335 TPI Stroker
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Axle/Gears: 10 bolt / 3.42
Awesome paint/brakes/wheels. that whole car looks really clean!
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Old May 24, 2005 | 08:53 PM
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Car: 86 Trans Am, 88 Formula
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Transmission: T56, T5
Looking pretty good.

You know, my 86 Trans Am was supposed to look just like your car, same color, hood, wheels, spoiler, etc....
Only thing you are missing are the 91-92 Camaro sideskirts.
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Old May 25, 2005 | 09:28 AM
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Car: 91RS_92Z28
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Transmission: WCT5_WCT5
Axle/Gears: 3.08_3.42
This car has all the right pieces in the right places.
She needs a huge ghost bird and then call it a day.
Dig the originality.
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Old May 25, 2005 | 12:47 PM
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Awsome lookin TA
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Old May 25, 2005 | 02:46 PM
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Car: 1994 Trans Am
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I love the car. My inspiration, except mine TA is a '91 and I will keep the stock wing.
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Old May 25, 2005 | 04:59 PM
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i love your car!
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Old May 25, 2005 | 06:35 PM
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Thanks for the nice words everyone.
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