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Auto Detailing and AppearanceShare tips and tricks on how to make your Third Gen shine! Get opinions on products or how something tasteful looks on your Chevrolet Camaro or Pontiac Firebird.
For more info & pictures please check out my member page. Good luck to all, truly some awesome Camaro's & Firebirds. I'd be proud to own any of them.
Looks mostly original. Some things I've done, ALL NEW, weatherstripping, everything associated with the brakes, wheel bearings, all fluids, tires, Shocks, springs, Spohn rear suspension with urethane bushings, Spohn front & rear sway bars, wonder bar, full tune up, rebuilt carb, Magnaflow catback exhaust, Battery, alternator, belts, hoses, headliner, power coated air cleaner with chrome lid, bluetooth radio & speakers.
Last edited by I'llrocya; Mar 27, 2015 at 12:13 AM.
Hi All, Thanks for the nomination!!!! We see how it all goes! They are some truly exceptional 3rd gens, it's gonna be tough! Good Luck to all!
A little information about my 1985 WS6 5.0 FI.
This car has 100% original paint with 56,768 miles & the interior is in STUNNING condition. 1985 was the first year for the new ground effects look and this car is finished in beautiful code 26 Dark Blue enamel paint - WA8596. The dot graphics stripes are in perfect condition, with no cuts, scratches or peeling of any kind and the lower grey accent ground effects are perfect as well.
The car has only had 116 mile put on it in the last 10 years and has been garage kept it's whole life. The brand new for 1985 LB9 Tuned Port 305 CID rated at 205 hp & 270 lb feet of torque.. Coupled with the automatic, WS6 handling package, GW6 3:27 performance gears in the J65 Borg Warner 9 Bolt rear axle.
The interior got the AR9 Custom cloth 2-tone grey buckets with split folding rear seats and deluxe luggage compartment trim. The top of the line UQ7 cassette stereo w/EQ found it's way in and works flawlessly with the factory sub woofers. Cruise, tilt, A/C power mirrors, windows, hatch release. The sun visors are tight & nice as is the original headliner and sail panel trims.
I have been looking for a 85 WS6 for a long time to complete my 3rd gen collection. This one pretty much fell in my lap out of nowhere. As you all know, I bought it from a member on 3rd gen not too long ago.
After speaking to PurelyPMD (Chris), and looking at the pictures and details he provided me, I decided to buy it. It was shipped from Connecticut to Alabama via covered transport.
Once here, I decided it would be a good idea to go through the car and replace what was needed being that it was all original. I started with a complete brake package with rotors, calipers with the recall kits, brake hoses, ceramic brake pads, and new wheel bearings. The tires that were on the car were "brand new" 10 year old tires that were hard and had some noticeable cracking. I decided I would give the baby some new 245/50/16 BF Goodrich G Force Sport Comp 2 sneakers.
After that was completed, I then moved to the engine where I replaced all the hoses, belts, thermostat, cap and rotor, plugs, wires, and vacuum lines. All these items I replaced had the original date codes on the lines and original GM Packard wires. I retained all the parts removed for the future.
I still need to do a full blown detail on the engine compartment and tidy that all up. The car was originally bought in Pennsylvania and has lived in the northeast all it's life and has of undercoating where I don't want it. A little tar remover and elbow grease will take care of that
My plans for this car is to drive it on occasion and take it to a few car shows with my other cars. The big problem we will have is which two to take!
Here are a few picture to enjoy! Thanks again for the nomination and good luck to all!
At home in Alabama
From the rear
Tail Lights are flawless
Interior
Speedometer, Original 56K
Spotless Split Folding Rear Seats
Door Panel with Map Pockets.Notice the lack of Power Locks!
Steering wheel with no wear
Rear Cargo Area
Paint Reflection Door
Sail Panel Paint Reflection. The white squiggly line is the flag pole in the yard, not a scratch!
Last edited by Bob88GTA; Mar 22, 2015 at 01:44 PM.
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For more info & pictures please check out my member page. Good luck to all, truly some awesome Camaro's & Firebirds. I'd be proud to own any of them. Thank you to all who nominated me and voted!
It is one of 809 5-speed GTAs made in 88
It is a beauty that I love dearly and will be at the 2015 TA nats in Dayton this year. I have owned it for about 6 years. I purchased it with 19,900 miles on her and have added a few!
The GTA is all stock with no mods except exhaust tips, 50% tint on windows and black plastidip on the original wheels. Replaced Tires and batteries. Threw away the 19K mike VR50s. Hard as a rock!
Last edited by IMissMy86TA; Mar 23, 2015 at 07:23 AM.
From: Michigan [Bodacious Member with the Bodacious TA'TAs (Trans Ams)]
Car: 91 Formula - Authentic and REAL
Engine: 5.0 Liter
Transmission: 700R4
Re: April 2015 COTM **Voting**
Bob, your car looked like it was the darker blue in the nominee thread. I knew someone who had an '85 like yours, but was the dark blue that was available that year. I always like the gradient rocker decal. I'd be curious to find out it your car was ever registered in MI.
I thought so to, but it automatically closes the poll at the exact hour that the poll was created (however many days removed). Will post up *winner* thread tonight.
excellent enterior 
