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Old Feb 22, 2016 | 12:59 PM
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1987 GTA


1987 GTA, 350 bored to 383, auto, air, black exterior (needs paint), black interior in decent condition, 2 small rips, digital dash, plenty of power, runs great. New struts, springs, complete front steering, front/rear stabilizer links & bushings, battery, spark plugs, wires, cap & rotor. $3300









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Old Feb 22, 2016 | 01:07 PM
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Also, mild cam upgrade plus Hyperchip & headers by previous owner. It has new rear shocks and O2 sensor, windshield, rear hatch seal, hood struts, hatch struts, hatch rubber seals, driver & passenger door looks, heater motor relay, AC compressor, catalytic converter. Front brakes, pads, rotors, calipers and a new rear brake line. Replaced rear hatch motor.

New steering parts, inner & outer tie rods, center link, idler arm, gearbox, intermediate shaft.

155k is the mileage, I was told 70k on motor & trans.

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Old Feb 22, 2016 | 05:50 PM
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And Pete Johnson direct drive gears replacing the timing chain (not be me, it was there), new water pump and alternator.
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Old Feb 22, 2016 | 07:50 PM
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Location and updated pics (with new compressor / back of car) could only help.
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Old Feb 22, 2016 | 09:35 PM
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Northeast Ohio


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Old Feb 22, 2016 | 09:37 PM
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12% chance someone actually wants to buy it. 64% chance I waste $4-5K painting it later to wish I sold it.
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Old Feb 22, 2016 | 10:26 PM
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Re: 1987 GTA

I'm interested in the car you think it would make it back in Scranton pa just wanted to know if I needed to get it trailered also
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Old Feb 22, 2016 | 11:24 PM
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I'm interested in the car you think it would make it back in Scranton pa just wanted to know if I needed to get it trailered also
A very good question indeed.
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Old Feb 23, 2016 | 03:52 AM
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Re: 1987 GTA

Thanks Bob but the price of getting it does go up if you can't drive it home lol
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Old Feb 23, 2016 | 03:56 AM
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Re: 1987 GTA

So what will you text me or call I would like to have a blk on blk gta again love blk gta's
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Old Feb 23, 2016 | 10:08 AM
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So what will you text me or call I would like to have a blk on blk gta again love blk gta's
Well, it won't be black on black again until you paint it, because as said, the paint sucks,

If the other guy that is about a 100 miles away that contacted me first loses interest, I will send you a PM with my cell number.

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Old Feb 23, 2016 | 02:02 PM
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Re: 1987 GTA

Originally Posted by Bob Orszycki
Also, mild cam upgrade plus Hyperchip & headers by previous owner. It has new rear shocks and O2 sensor, windshield, rear hatch seal, hood struts, hatch struts, hatch rubber seals, driver & passenger door looks, heater motor relay, AC compressor, catalytic converter. Front brakes, pads, rotors, calipers and a new rear brake line. Replaced rear hatch motor.

New steering parts, inner & outer tie rods, center link, idler arm, gearbox, intermediate shaft.

155k is the mileage, I was told 70k on motor & trans.
Hard top or t top?
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Old Feb 23, 2016 | 02:35 PM
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Re: 1987 GTA

OK I'll be waiting it's cool there's still people that have integrity still most people are like 1st one here with the money gets it lol well not trying to be a jerk but I think we all can see there's no tops plus 87 5.7's don't come with tops hopefully that will help that guy out thanks again for your reply
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Old Feb 23, 2016 | 03:14 PM
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Yes, hardtop. You asked if it would make it to Scranton? Well, not last night. My son stopped hard for a deer crossing the road and blew out the left front brake hose. That is today's project.

FYI, no deer was injured in this incident.
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Old Feb 23, 2016 | 09:47 PM
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Actually, I texted the previous owner and he said he rebuilt the motor at 105720 miles.
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Old Feb 24, 2016 | 08:48 PM
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Actually, 87 was the only year you could get a 5.7 t-top. I know cause I was there looking at them new
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Old Feb 25, 2016 | 04:08 PM
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Re: 1987 GTA

Originally Posted by Bob Orszycki
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I'm 40 I have had over 36 of these cars but if you don't believe me go to the gta source page they got all the production codes and how many where built and I know for a fact that 87 was the only year you couldn't get tops take a look at all the cars on here if the 8th digit the vin is 8 it's a 350 u show 1 with tops factory not trying to be smart but I've known that for years please check into it I know my t/a's thanks for your reply you'll see 88-90 91-92 stopped again
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Old Feb 25, 2016 | 07:56 PM
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I bought a new one in 1987 and a t-roof was not presented to me as an option.

But someone over the years has claimed it was possible in Canada. True or false?
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Old Feb 29, 2016 | 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Bob Orszycki
Yes, hardtop. You asked if it would make it to Scranton? Well, not last night. My son stopped hard for a deer crossing the road and blew out the left front brake hose. That is today's project.

FYI, no deer was injured in this incident.
Brakes fixed....New master cylinder, new front hoses to go with the new front calipers. Ugh

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Old Jul 6, 2016 | 10:41 PM
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Runs great, AC works, new 134a
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Old Jul 9, 2016 | 01:00 PM
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True
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Old Jul 10, 2016 | 09:11 PM
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True
Totally.
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Old Aug 22, 2016 | 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Bob Orszycki
12% chance someone actually wants to buy it. 64% chance I waste $4-5K painting it later to wish I sold it.
Cleaned it up a bit this Summer, now for sale, $6900.
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Old Aug 25, 2016 | 10:04 PM
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Re: 1987 GTA

I'm interested in your '84 if it's still available. PM sent with contact info...
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Old Aug 28, 2016 | 01:42 PM
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Still interested in your '84...
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Old Aug 28, 2016 | 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by GMG
Still interested in your '84...
I replied.

GMG? I am guessing not Gas Monkey Garage because Richard would have already offered me $500 for my car, lol.
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Old Aug 28, 2016 | 05:01 PM
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LOL


Nah, I'm at a firm $550 😉
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