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Old Jun 5, 2005 | 12:08 AM
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horrible pic, that makes it interesting I used to be such a thirdgen hound, but have lost my touch since I've been away and in other cars over the last few years

I'm not sure if I can get more pics of it, but if I do, I'll post them as well.
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Old Jun 5, 2005 | 12:42 AM
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Car: '82 Recaro T/A, '71 Trans Am
Engine: 305CFI/455HO
Transmission: TH700R4/M22
Axle/Gears: 3.23/3.42
Well, judging by the rims and tail lights I would say its a '85-87 IROC-Z.
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Old Jun 5, 2005 | 01:59 AM
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Car: 1983 Daytona Trans Am
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Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3.73
I say '85 IROC.
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Old Jun 5, 2005 | 02:23 AM
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i think its an 85 z28 because i dont see a third brake light
and the car seems like having different color ground effects.
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Old Jun 5, 2005 | 02:26 PM
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Axle/Gears: 8.5" 10-bolt 3.73 Posi
I say 85 IROC, or 85 Z28 with swapped rims.

I'm leaning towards Z28 because of no IROC decals, but you have to consider the rims.

Dunno.

Unbadged IROC (new paint job?). Or Z28 with swapped wheels.
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Old Jun 5, 2005 | 04:18 PM
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85 was my guess as well.. still hunting for more pics.

thanks
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Old Jun 6, 2005 | 12:18 AM
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Car: 1986 Camaro Z28
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Who knows. Could be a sport coupe with ground f/x, rims, and tail lights too
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Old Jun 6, 2005 | 08:54 AM
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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
It looks like there may be a 3rd brake light in the spoiler, or it may be a reflection/shadow from something else...

The wheels say 85-87,
The hatch say 85 OR 87
Since it appears that it MIGHT have the 3rd brake light then it would be an 87 Although its hard to tell.


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Old Jun 6, 2005 | 12:12 PM
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The width of the rear spoiler makes it look like an 87 IROC to me (the 83 - 86 is thinner because of the lack of a brake light.) The rims also look like an 87.
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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 04:36 AM
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Hard to tell. Look as the bottom of the door. No lower door ground effects. The car may have been just painted, but I don't see any mounting holes either. I think this car has the earlier rear spoiler, not the later. Probably an 85 is my guess.
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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 09:53 AM
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Car: 85 IROC-Z Z-28, BLUE & SILVER
Engine: 5.7L & 5.0L
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: FACTORY
im saying 85' iroc-z, looks just mine but without the decals... and the looks skinny...
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Old Jun 12, 2005 | 10:23 PM
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Maybe its a berlinetta with groundeffects and a new paint job? and swapped rims, and i would say its about an 84.
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Old Jun 13, 2005 | 04:23 PM
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Car: 83 bird
Engine: 305/383
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Definately an 85. It has the shorter rear spoiler, so no 3rd light, and none on the hatch, which started in 86.

The grid taillights say 85+ Z28/Iroc.

The rims say 85-87 Iroc.

Obviously these things can be changed, but I would guess 85, and it was definately repainted!
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Old Jun 13, 2005 | 08:05 PM
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Axle/Gears: RUSTY AND BRAND NEW
I think it is a 84 Firebird S/E. If all the fuzzyness and glare were cleaned up we would see the map pocket!
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Old Jun 13, 2005 | 08:12 PM
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Car: 83 bird
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haha someone likes 84 SEs
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