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Old Feb 22, 2006 | 10:29 AM
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Car: 84 15th Anniv. TA
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Updated pic of my 15th Anniversary TA

I've had it 2-3 weeks now and the guy that sold it to me left a few things out, but they are minor!

It has a very small oil leak, either valve cover or rear seal!

I just fixed a leak in the carb where the fuel filter goes and replaced the fuel filter, evidentely someone had put a small fuel filter in there, the replacement part the store give me was twice as long and it fit perfectly, the one in there, the spring barely touched it

Anyway, no leak now

The Electrical System was a mess, the rookie that installed the radio really had things crossed, fuses would blow, fuses missing, etc, but I fixed all that and all power options work, including the power mirrors

I have a few things I want to finish fixing up and few small motor mods I would like to do, but mostly she will stay stock(I'll post in the appropriate forum about advice on my mods).

It has 48,200 original miles and from all my mechanic buddies this appears to be correct!

This is my first pic since its mine, I don't drive it much, but sure looks good in my garage
Attached Thumbnails Updated pic of my 15th Anniversary TA-dcfc0041mod60.jpg  
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Old Feb 22, 2006 | 10:36 AM
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Car: 84 15th Anniv. TA
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One more!

I need a better camera, digital one I have took the pictures too big
Attached Thumbnails Updated pic of my 15th Anniversary TA-dcfc0042mod.jpg  
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Old Feb 22, 2006 | 10:59 AM
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Awesome Bird!!
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Old Feb 22, 2006 | 12:49 PM
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Awesome Bird!!
no doubt.

That's one of my favorite anniversary birds. Looks like it's in good shape. How's the interior condition?
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Old Feb 22, 2006 | 01:13 PM
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Thanks, interior is in very good condition, no cracks in dash or console, carpet in good shape except for a tear almost right under the drivers seat.

Recaro seats( passenger and back) are in excellent shape, the driver side has a small crack in the leather and the Transam writing is wore off?

Anyone know where to get some original material for these with the Transam writing, I have a recaro cover for the drivers seat(it came with the car when I bought it), but no TA writing on it

All gauges work, I just need to fix the slide cargo cover mounts!
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Old Feb 22, 2006 | 01:51 PM
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I didn't know that they ever painted the door handles from the factory
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Old Feb 22, 2006 | 02:09 PM
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saweeeeeet
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Old Feb 22, 2006 | 02:10 PM
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that car is beautiful, i like every part of it.
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Old Feb 22, 2006 | 02:36 PM
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Car: 84 15th Anniv. TA
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I guess they did paint the door handles from the factory, the pic on fbody motorsports where they sell the decal kit has the door handles white

The door molding did not come blue, I had the color of the decals matched with one of them paint machines that tries to match your color and I had them painted blue to match the decals, thought it would stand out a little more, I knew I could always just remove them

After I compound and wax it so the original paint will shine more, I'll post some better pics in the sun
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Old Feb 22, 2006 | 04:12 PM
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looks great
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Old Feb 22, 2006 | 06:16 PM
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That's one beautiful TA, I like it alot.
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Old Feb 22, 2006 | 08:06 PM
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Looks nice!

I like!

George
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Old Feb 22, 2006 | 08:33 PM
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Very nice looking car oyu got there. I love the white and blue combo it really makes it stand out from a normal TA. I guess in all you cant go wrong with just about any thirdgen Trans Am
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 02:47 PM
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I love 15th's and yours looks great Enjoy it and keep her clean

And yes the 15th T/A is supposed to have body color door handles.
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 05:12 PM
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awsome. i have never liked the look of early birds much. yours just changed my mind. keep up the fantastic work.
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 06:02 PM
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nice
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Old Mar 2, 2006 | 04:09 PM
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Very nice. Where in NC do you live?
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Old Mar 2, 2006 | 06:25 PM
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That is a very nice looking car, man.
I hope my car will look just as nice, after installing the aero package.
I like it alot

Leon.
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Old Mar 22, 2006 | 10:54 AM
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I live 40 miles east of Raleigh.

Wonder if there is anyway to find out how many 15th Anniv. TA's are in NC??
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Old Mar 26, 2006 | 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by 84TAinmyblood

Anyone know where to get some original material for these with the Transam writing, I have a recaro cover for the drivers seat(it came with the car when I bought it), but no TA writing on it
Good luck...no one makes it as far as I know. I did see someone sell a roll of the original material on ebay a while back. Enough to do both seats, Don't think it sold for too much either.
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Old Mar 26, 2006 | 02:19 PM
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very nice car, I've never seen on with colours like that before. I like the white rims and the white interior pieces like the steering wheel and ebrake handle. can't wait to see some more pics!
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Old Mar 29, 2006 | 05:49 AM
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i want one now lol nice car
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Old Mar 29, 2006 | 07:01 AM
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Old Mar 29, 2006 | 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by 84TAinmyblood
Thanks, interior is in very good condition, no cracks in dash or console, carpet in good shape except for a tear almost right under the drivers seat.

Recaro seats( passenger and back) are in excellent shape, the driver side has a small crack in the leather and the Transam writing is wore off?

Anyone know where to get some original material for these with the Transam writing, I have a recaro cover for the drivers seat(it came with the car when I bought it), but no TA writing on it

All gauges work, I just need to fix the slide cargo cover mounts!
Very Nice and 5 speed to boot
Im very interested in seeing the Recaro Seat Cover, please post a pic.
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