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Old May 3, 2017 | 08:20 PM
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what is it?

Tell me what it is?
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Old May 3, 2017 | 08:56 PM
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Re: what is it?

Creativity?
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Old May 3, 2017 | 09:01 PM
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Re: what is it?

Chev-iac? Ponti-let?
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Old May 3, 2017 | 09:57 PM
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Re: what is it?

It's what happens when cousins get too close.
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Old May 4, 2017 | 12:30 AM
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Re: what is it?

Abomination? Frankenstein's Trans Maro? Junk.

It's a Firebird with a Camaro front clip and GFX.
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Old May 4, 2017 | 01:42 AM
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Re: what is it?

Car is confused!
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Old May 4, 2017 | 10:27 AM
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Re: what is it?

It was an idea ive had for quite a while and the firebird is a piece or crap so i figured it would give people a laugh lol. Anyone wanna buy a 91 firebird nose? lol

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Old May 4, 2017 | 10:40 AM
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Re: what is it?

It is funny, always wondered what one would look like. It's a middle finger to purist.��
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Old May 4, 2017 | 10:56 AM
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Re: what is it?

It's either the red-readed ugly step-child or maybe the black sheep of the family. Everyone's got one but we don't want to talk about it!
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Old May 4, 2017 | 11:27 AM
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Re: what is it?

Ruined
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Old May 4, 2017 | 12:58 PM
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Re: what is it?

Its ALIVE! Looks no worse than some of the cars ive seen with 26in rims and very bright colorful paint jobs.
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Old May 4, 2017 | 01:57 PM
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Re: what is it?

It's called a TRANSMARO
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Old May 4, 2017 | 09:02 PM
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Re: what is it?

Oh well, my 84 TA is getting Formula tail lights. I just like them better.
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Old May 5, 2017 | 01:31 PM
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Re: what is it?

It was a Firebird that someone grafted a Camaro nose piece and side ground effects on. The sail panel decal gives it away.
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Old May 5, 2017 | 01:39 PM
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Re: what is it?

"FIRECAM"
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Old May 5, 2017 | 03:12 PM
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Re: what is it?

Cambird?
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Old May 5, 2017 | 06:46 PM
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Re: what is it?

Old joke, but what happens when Toyota and Chevrolet make a car?
You get a Toy-o-let.

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Old May 5, 2017 | 07:19 PM
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Re: what is it?

It is struggling with its gender identity.
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Old May 7, 2017 | 09:33 AM
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Re: what is it?

Most people probably wouldnt even notice. It definitely puts the "Tranny" in Trans-Am. Who new cars could want to be different, looks like yours is "post operation".......haha
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Old May 7, 2017 | 10:16 AM
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Re: what is it?

It's still a 3rd gen though!
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Old May 7, 2017 | 06:32 PM
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Re: what is it?

Originally Posted by Jbuchanan
It's what happens when cousins get too close.
Best so far!
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Old May 8, 2017 | 07:01 AM
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Re: what is it?

I'd name it a Fiero (FIrEbird, camaRO), but that name's already taken.
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Old May 9, 2017 | 12:55 AM
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Re: what is it?

Originally Posted by M G Brewer
It is struggling with its gender identity.
There's too many people in this country who can't tell if they are a boy or girl. (slight lyric change: "Got your mother in a whirl 'cos you're not sure if you're a boy or a girl".) We don't need that confusion to spread to the 3rd gen world.
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Old May 9, 2017 | 12:58 AM
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Re: what is it?

Hey, but it still looks better than those Tojans.
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Old May 11, 2017 | 04:30 PM
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Re: what is it?

I think it's something that occurs in the backwoods when family members get bored lol. In all seriousness, any 3rd gen that isn't showing truck wheels and lightning bolts is ok with me!
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Old May 11, 2017 | 10:17 PM
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Normally these things are Franken' Wrecks...However I found this one a while back that made me do a double take. Honestly I got to give the guy a
This is the best melding of the two I've seen.

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Old May 11, 2017 | 10:18 PM
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Re: what is it?

I do kind of like that one.
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Old May 11, 2017 | 11:51 PM
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Re: what is it?

That has to be a cut and splice job, right?
I like it.
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Old May 15, 2017 | 08:52 AM
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Re: what is it?

Saw this 91 GTA this morning on CL locally.


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Old May 15, 2017 | 05:53 PM
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Re: what is it?

Those have been around since the mid 80's. There are Camaros with the TA clip also.
There were some 4th gens I saw around in the late 90's.
I've seen a 3rd gen with a 2nd gen clip.
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Old May 16, 2017 | 02:38 PM
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Re: what is it?

Originally Posted by bjpotter
Normally these things are Franken' Wrecks...However I found this one a while back that made me do a double take. Honestly I got to give the guy a
This is the best melding of the two I've seen.

Looks like a Camaro that fell asleep.
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Old May 16, 2017 | 09:00 PM
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Re: what is it?

Originally Posted by KMK454
Looks like a Camaro that fell asleep.
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Old May 16, 2017 | 09:17 PM
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Men were not meant to play god! lol
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Old May 18, 2017 | 10:16 AM
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Re: what is it?

I think the wheel arches would drive me crazy. The firebirds are round and the camaro's are slightly flat. . . .it's hard to notice but it's there lol.
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Old May 19, 2017 | 07:35 PM
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Seriously, how was this done? Was a Firebird and a Camaro nose cut and grafted back together? If my 84 TA Aero nose gets damaged in the future, I would definitely consider doing this, since I doubt if I could find replacement pieces.
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Old May 20, 2017 | 12:00 AM
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Re: what is it?

Picked up another car this afternoon.........

Just another illinois beater eh?
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Old May 22, 2017 | 01:02 PM
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I like the "beater" Very nice.
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Old May 29, 2017 | 12:25 PM
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Re: what is it?

Originally Posted by NoEmissions84TA


Seriously, how was this done? Was a Firebird and a Camaro nose cut and grafted back together? If my 84 TA Aero nose gets damaged in the future, I would definitely consider doing this, since I doubt if I could find replacement pieces.
That red one is a photoshop, but KBD85 did it on his Trans Am. You can see it here: https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/body...rebuild-4.html
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Old May 29, 2017 | 11:43 PM
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Re: what is it?

Thanks. I checked the post. All I can say is WOW. KBD85 sure has some skills.
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Old Jun 4, 2017 | 09:46 PM
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Re: what is it?

lol selling it
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Old Jun 4, 2017 | 09:56 PM
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Re: what is it?

That is the best by far listing for a car I have ever read, and I read alot of them! This thing should sell simply because of the add.
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Old Jun 4, 2017 | 10:09 PM
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hahahahahahaha
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Old Jun 4, 2017 | 10:54 PM
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Re: what is it?

The only thing not mentioned in the ad would be cranking Stroke Me by Billy Squier on the cassette player, assuming it still works.
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Old Jun 4, 2017 | 11:11 PM
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Absolutely, love some Billy Squire. Don't forget danger zone off top gun soundtrack
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