Couple of Interesting 3rd Gen CL Finds
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Couple of Interesting 3rd Gen CL Finds
1982 MSE Trans Am
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/4287126450.html
1983 Callaway Camaro
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/4284412318.html
No, I'm not involved in the sale of either, just passing on some information.
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/4287126450.html
1983 Callaway Camaro
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/4284412318.html
No, I'm not involved in the sale of either, just passing on some information.
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From: Wisconsin near the 54757
Car: 1986 Camaro Z28
Engine: 385" SBC
Transmission: built out 700r4
Axle/Gears: 4th gen, 373, LSD, GIRDLE
Re: Couple of Interesting 3rd Gen CL Finds
The callaway is something different
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From: Mountain Maryland
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From: Hanson, Mass
Car: 1989 Iroc-Z
Engine: TPI 350
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Re: Couple of Interesting 3rd Gen CL Finds
There's one in my area !!! Seen it a couple times in the summer,, same color too !!!!! Those humps in the back really stand out.....
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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
Re: Couple of Interesting 3rd Gen CL Finds
Not sure where he got his information, but like two-if-by-sea mentioned it is an Autoform convertible, not a Callaway... Also IIRC the 1984 Corvette started way early in 1983, kind of like the 1991 Camaro & Firebird started way early in 1990...
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Car: '02 T/A WS6, '91 T/A, '91 Camaro RS
Engine: LS1, LB9, L03
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Re: Couple of Interesting 3rd Gen CL Finds
Right. The guy's an idiot IMO for trying to pass it off as a Callaway car. IIRC, Callaway didn't offer any new cars through dealers prior to the 1987 model year, and didn't build a Camaro until 1993. They were known for engine packages and turbos in the late 70s through mid 80s, not hardtop to convertible conversions.
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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
Re: Couple of Interesting 3rd Gen CL Finds
The Mecham is kind of neat... I wonder if it has the "Get-Kit" on it... or whatever they called the performance engine option.
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Car: 82 MSE/89 TTA/89 Formula/99 TA
Re: Couple of Interesting 3rd Gen CL Finds
The "git kit" was a package of bolt ons for the 305 LG4. Since it is a 350 with edlebrock headers, I doubt it has any original MSE engine components. Seems to be just the chassis with the MSE badging. Has a "88 GTA interior" with Recaro seats. Definatley not an original MSE. But the asking price reflects that.
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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
Re: Couple of Interesting 3rd Gen CL Finds
The "git kit" was a package of bolt ons for the 305 LG4. Since it is a 350 with edlebrock headers, I doubt it has any original MSE engine components. Seems to be just the chassis with the MSE badging. Has a "88 GTA interior" with Recaro seats. Definatley not an original MSE. But the asking price reflects that.
I am not sure how I would tell whether or not it is a real Mecham...
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Re: Couple of Interesting 3rd Gen CL Finds
Its probably real, but most of them are hacked up.
I guess the only true way would be documentation, but that doesnt happen very often either. Mine came with the window sticker from Mecham Pontiac in Arizona and the extra invoice for the Mecham goodies. Also have the git kit uninstalled.
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