came across this camaro the other day is this a factory custom?
01-29-2015, 03:50 AM
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Car: 92 rs z28 clone
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came across this camaro the other day is this a factory custom?
Here is the link https://memphis.craigslist.org/cto/4864101520.html
01-29-2015, 06:13 AM
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Car: 1988 Trans Am
Engine: L03
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 10 Bolt 2.73 Open
Re: came across this camaro the other day is this a factory custom?
Wow. Don't know anything about it. I've never seen one like that before. Very interesting.
01-29-2015, 04:33 PM
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Car: 88 GTA Notchback
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: don't know
Re: came across this camaro the other day is this a factory custom?
Iv seen birds with that, never seen a Camaro.
01-29-2015, 04:44 PM
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Car: 90 formula, 89 formula 350 vert
Engine: 305, 355
Transmission: T5, t56
Axle/Gears: 3:45 9 bolt, 8.8 3:73
Re: came across this camaro the other day is this a factory custom?
A factory convertible from gm was not Avaliable till 87. So the aftermarket, in this case autoform, converted cars to satisfy peoples demand for a convertible basically. I don't know the exact number but I believe they only made 500 or so a yr, maybe more but I'm not entirely sure. Regardless it is a pretty hard to come by car and priced not too badly if all the autoform stuff is nice and intact.
01-29-2015, 05:19 PM
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Car: basic third gens
Engine: that I like
Transmission: to restore
Axle/Gears: and enjoy
Re: came across this camaro the other day is this a factory custom?
Pretty sure that particular conversion was designed by folks that loved boats. Never been a fan of them myself, I think some of the other conversions were done much better.
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01-29-2015, 06:44 PM
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Re: came across this camaro the other day is this a factory custom?
It doesn't look that bad but that hinged lid blows.
02-02-2015, 09:34 AM
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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: came across this camaro the other day is this a factory custom?
If you go to the GM Media archive, you can download the specifications for every 3rd Gen Camaro. Inside the 1987 packet, you will find the following page...
What does this mean... Really not much other than it was not frowned upon by GM, it appears that it was an accepted conversion for dealers that wanted to make a convertible for a customer. I do know that the "not factory" ASC convertibles were serviced completely by dealerships that participated in the program.
What does this mean... Really not much other than it was not frowned upon by GM, it appears that it was an accepted conversion for dealers that wanted to make a convertible for a customer. I do know that the "not factory" ASC convertibles were serviced completely by dealerships that participated in the program.
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Car: 1988 Trans Am
Engine: L03
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 10 Bolt 2.73 Open
Re: came across this camaro the other day is this a factory custom?
Interesting. And a significant detail to the original owner, because if a modification this big was not GM authorized, the car might have had it's VIN blocked in the warranty system.
02-03-2015, 08:01 AM
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Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
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Re: came across this camaro the other day is this a factory custom?
Now that you mention it, the Johnson Phantom that used the F-body platform and made to look like a 1930's car had a different VIN, it showed both IIRC.
The Kundsen Tojan & Carrello I think used the original VIN however.
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The Kundsen Tojan & Carrello I think used the original VIN however.
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