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Old Sep 16, 2006 | 04:48 PM
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86 TA Pics photos

Just got some pics up of the Trans Am. Please stop by and have a look.

Thanks!

1986 Pontiac Trans Am - Aaron's Pontiac
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Old Sep 16, 2006 | 05:01 PM
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looks nice good job
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Old Sep 16, 2006 | 06:00 PM
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i think the red interior looks really good with the black paint. nice work!
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Old Sep 16, 2006 | 10:57 PM
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I usually dont like red interiors, but I actually like that one, you hardly ever see red interiors in birds mostly just camaros
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Old Sep 16, 2006 | 11:27 PM
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Thats awsome! Now my off topic question is what did that Currie rear cost you after gears and posi and everythign else?
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Old Sep 17, 2006 | 09:02 AM
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Sweet. I hope I can get my Red 86 TA to look just as sharp.
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Old Sep 17, 2006 | 09:58 AM
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I bought the rear end about 10 years ago. With shipping and all, I think it was around $1700. Check with Currie about current prices though, they have different optioins that effect the price.

Thanks for the compliments, it has taken me over a year to just get the car to this point. Wish I had more time to work on it.

I'm hoping this time next year to have the new interior done, I'm just going to restore the current stock type. Might add some grey 'birds' into the red in a couple places will be the only mods.
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Old Sep 17, 2006 | 11:16 AM
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just lower it and you will have one of the finest birds on this site VERY well done
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Old Sep 17, 2006 | 12:07 PM
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I like everything except the Tach on top of your dash. Everything else is sick!
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Old Sep 17, 2006 | 01:46 PM
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how do you like the megashifter, does it work well, how hard was it to put in. once again great looking ride, your driver seat looks like mine lol. looks like you got a great deal on the currie, last time i looked the rear alone with no brakes and no 3rd member was $1500 at summit, plus 500 for brakes, plus 1400 or so for the third member, damn that hurts!
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Old Sep 17, 2006 | 02:53 PM
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When I restore the interior, I'm going to figure out a way of putting the monster tach in the dash. I don't really like it where it is now, but the goal was to get the car up and running for some enjoyment this year.

I really like the Currie unit, it works flawless. It's a good piece.

I would like to drop the car about an inch to keep a little bit of ground clearance. When I put the new wheels and tires on it made the gap between the wheelwell look bigger for some reason, even though the overall tire hieght is the same. Lowering it is pretty far down the list, as I want to get other parts of the car done first.

The thing I like most about the car that I can't show is the way it drives now. I rebuilt the whole front suspension and it drives better than new. Car goes straight down the road with no pull to one side or anything.

Hopefully next year I can get some body work done and fresh paint. Car will be disassemblied for that though.

Thanks for the compliments guys, I can't describe how much effort and work has went into this car so far. Wish I could find some time to fininsh it.

As for the Mega Shifter, it works great! The physical install isn't bad, just some of the wiring sucked. I do like it though, especially with the manual shift transmission
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Old Sep 18, 2006 | 11:17 PM
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Here's another one.
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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 07:17 PM
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nice 86.

definately lower it an inch.

heres mine
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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 08:39 PM
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What lowering springs are those? I like that look a lot, I want to lower it but don't want it too low to the ground.
Thanks, nice car.
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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 10:43 PM
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Thanks, it is Eibach ProKit
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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 10:45 PM
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Snypers rule on 3rdgen Birds. Nice car man!
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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 11:42 PM
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definatly get the pro-kit. It will give u a wicked stance, without sacrificing the ride quality and groudn clearence. heres a pic of my old ride with eibach pro-kit
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Old Sep 21, 2006 | 08:20 PM
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Good looking car!! hope to get mine just as good when i finish puttin it back together!!
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Old Sep 22, 2006 | 08:54 AM
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Looks nice...got ant more pics?
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