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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 08:01 PM
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Car: 1982 Trans Am, 1986 Gmc sierra
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My 82 restoration

Now that my engine and trans are solid and functioning, its time to start tackling my rough rough body. I got a new door from a TGO member and some seats last week, and a fender i had gotten a long time ago. I Started with the collision damage that was the entire passenger quarter, it has been hit twice, it was damaged for so long that rust through happened on the lip close to the door.

I didnt take pictures of the damage before working on it,
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crossfire? and a 305!!! wtf pontiac

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a 350! 305 heads! just some tbi bs heads, will spring for vortecs tho

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sporting her new panels
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Got these seats from thirdgenparts, dropping them off for some black leatherette

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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 08:44 PM
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Car: 1982 Trans Am, 1986 Gmc sierra
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plenty of rust
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This was completely submerged into the hatch area,4 hours into that so far

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this was pushed in on both sides an inch, 6 hours so far into these

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So much time into this quarter started at the back and working my way forward, i dont want to have any bondo except for a light shade to smooth out imperfections, once i get my machine i can weld the rust through up.

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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 11:23 PM
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Car: 88 Iroc
Engine: 383
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.43
Re: My 82 restoration

looking good hope it all turns out well
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Old Jul 9, 2011 | 10:05 PM
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Car: 1983 firebird
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Re: My 82 restoration

looking good so far, doing the same thing to my 83 right now, what color is yours going?
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