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Old Apr 8, 2010 | 10:38 PM
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Car: 1982 Z28 Cross-Fire
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what do you guys think?

hey guys just picked up this 89 RS 2.8 auto for $500 the way you see it pictured, chrome iroc wheels and it has a title and a fairly solid body, interior needs a little work. engine came locked up however i plan on dropping in a 350 with a 350 tranny i already ripped out the boat anchor v6 and its tranny now im on the hunt for a good motor to drop in, i already have the tranny. what do you guys think? is it a good project???? https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/album.php?albumid=3003

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Old Apr 9, 2010 | 02:36 AM
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Car: 1986 Pontiac Firebird
Engine: 97 LT1 W/ Alot of goodies.
Transmission: 4L60E W/ Yank SS3600
Axle/Gears: 3.27 9 Bolt BW
Re: what do you guys think?

not a fan of the paint, but god damm lucky bastard.
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Old Apr 9, 2010 | 07:48 AM
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is it a good project??
Why wouldn't it be?
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Old Apr 9, 2010 | 07:59 AM
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Re: what do you guys think?

500 bucks?? there is a god... nice find.
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Old Apr 9, 2010 | 09:12 AM
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Car: 1986 Pontiac Firebird
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Re: what do you guys think?

Judging from the pictures and guessing, you have a very easy road ahead of you if the car is rust free. My Cam on the other hand is gonna keep me busy for a while.
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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 09:13 AM
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Car: 1982 Z28 Cross-Fire
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Re: what do you guys think?

hey guys, i just picked up an 83 crossfire z28 stock fiberglass good. in great shape gonna mount it what do you thinK? i got rid of the 500lb bodyworked ramair hood it had on it in hope to lighten the car i hear these things are rare . just painted it to see how it would look, not to shabby not to shabby huh?

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/albu...ictureid=12768

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