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TTA's first show this year, 8/23/15. Almost forgot how fun it was to drive her. Layed some rubber on the newly paved road near me on the way home. The car has been parked most of the summer, gonna make up for my negligence with the what's left of the driving season.
TTA's first show this year, 8/23/15. Almost forgot how fun it was to drive her. Layed some rubber on the newly paved road near me on the way home. The car has been parked most of the summer, gonna make up for my negligence with the what's left of the driving season.
Thanks! Over 200 cars attended, it was participant judged and I only knew like 2 people there. Lol. She got a lot of compliments though! They only did top 20 trophies and every car that won was older than 1971. Been to this show before and its pretty predictable. I need some more friends! ha ha
Yes, it was a clone. GTA badged with pace car decals, , no "Turbo" emblem on center tail light section. Gauge cluster was standard GTA, no boost gauge. Also no dual exhaust tips.
The whole weekend at Norwalk, I never saw the hood opened once, so I have no idea what was under there.
Milt Robson owned the pilot car #3 built by PAS President Jeff Beitzel, what other ones exist? Were they T-Top cars that were sent to ASC after the fact?
"As the styling for the GTA evolved further.... apparently, some of the GTA's equipment was not selected solely for their styling additions to the car. Lou continues:
"One of the problems we had back then was the EPA Gas Guzzler designation. A fully loaded Trans Am with 16" N96 wheels was over the weight limit, and would incur a Gas Guzzler penalty. Fortunately, we had the lightweight PW7 16" gold cross-lace wheels that allowed us to meet the target. Concurrent with that change, we also re-tuned the WS6 suspension to eliminate the rock-hard ride.... while still maintaining tight handling.
Yes, it is apparently true: our beautiful gold cross-lace wheels were not selected because of their sense of artistic style and grace.... but because they were not a fatty like the N96 Turbo wheels were! Oh, I need to sit down on that one, I think.... talk about racked with grief! Oh, woe is me....
The black '85 T/A he drove eventually was transformed into the GTA prototype. You did, in fact, read that last sentence correctly.... that was not a mistake on my part. Feel free to read it again if you like...."
"I've always wondered, but never had anyone's proof until now.
Lou told me he didn't know what happened to the car after he left Pontiac.... it was still an "87 GTA" when he left. He told me it was most likely either destroyed or retrofitted back to its original 1985 equipment and possibly disposed of at a GM auction. I guess it would be hard to sell a used '87 GTA that had a 1985 Trans Am VIN.... wouldn't the DMV folks have some fun with that one?"
From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
Re: Post 1 Pic Actually At A Car Show Event
Here are some more from the 2015 Trans Am Nationals.
These are the Panoramic pictures I was able to take.
STOCK - Class D
MODIFIED 1 - Class G-1
WINNERS CIRCLE (Cars that won last year) There is one car missing not in the picture, it is down a little further, he decided he did not want to be with his kin. I will attach his picture in a separate post.
From memory, winners from 2014, Left to Right
Class G-1 (Light Modified), a 1993 Firehawk, Class K-1 (Light Custom), Class D (stock), Class M-1 (Heavy Custom)
From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
Re: Post 1 Pic Actually At A Car Show Event
Here are some stragglers.
This was the 2014 Heavy Modified Winner.
This was the LONE Class K (Light Custom) 3rd gen. I was disappointed that he had to go against 4th gens which I am going to file a note with the show. I do not feel that 3rd & 4th gens should be put together in the same class, it is my opinion that most everyone would prefer to compete with their same generation, therefore I will suggest that Class K (Custom) and Class I-1 (Heavy Modified) which are very similar should be combined as a I/K class...
Last edited by okfoz; Sep 3, 2015 at 08:39 AM.
Reason: Made it read better
Here are some more from the 2015 Trans Am Nationals.
These are the Panoramic pictures I was able to take.
STOCK - Class D
MODIFIED 1 - Class G-1
WINNERS CIRCLE (Cars that won last year) There is one car missing not in the picture, it is down a little further, he decided he did not want to be with his kin. I will attach his picture in a separate post.
From memory, winners from 2014, Left to Right
Class G-1 (Light Modified), a 1993 Firehawk, Class K-1 (Light Custom), Class D (stock), Class M-1 (Heavy Custom)
Old Silver, last Saturday. No other thirdgen in attendance, of course.
Same here James,went to two shows this weekend,1st show on Sat had 350 cars and only 1 3rd gen F-body mine, then today,200 cars and only 1 there, mine. sorry no pics
Beautiful car James
#464 TTA
Yesterday at a car show here at Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville Alabama.
No, I didn't win.
A girl with a short skirt and high heels driving a 69 Cutlass Convertible took the only trophy.
Next time I'll wear my short shorts! NOT![/QUOTE]
No problem Bob. The TTA is a winner in my book every time, trophy or not. Car looks great! I have been slacking pretty much this year in the trophy dept, only one this season. Oh well, who cares, as long as the goods are in my garage, that is the most important thing.
mis read the quote.. thought that you had the same girl at a show you went to and that you were going to wear...
anyway.. LOL
yeah you have some nice cars and I am sure you will win more.. both of you!
Local fundraiser show this past weekend with the TTA. Got 3rd place in the class. Very large class, all 1980 to 1999 cars. Got beat by a Monte SS(2nd) and a Buick Lesabre(1st). lol. Never had much appreciation for the Lesabre, I guess it was a real "special" car. If that wasn't bad enough, also rained twice during the show. Car got wet-ugh!
The car has been parked most of the summer, gonna make up for my negligence with the what's left of the driving season.
How did you do at the show? 
