Firebirds Wanted Looking to buy a specific Firebird? Post your Want Ad here.

1982 Trans Am question please help

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 1, 2018 | 11:23 AM
  #1  
ClaudioAA's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: May 2016
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
From: Long Island New York Glen Cove
Car: Corvette
Transmission: Automatic
1982 Trans Am question please help

Hi everyone Happy Easter I asked this question last night but it seems it didn't get posted I hope this one does am looking to buy a 1982 TA I found one that am very interested in its mint no rust that I can see it's black which is what I want LOL it has about 69,000 miles but the person is looking for 15,000 which I feel is very hight. I found another one that has 40,000 miles mint no rust and the person is looking for 7,000 for it but its not the color black no bowling caps no tan like seats sorry for the long read my question is what is a legitimate price that they sell for with the shape and miles that there in hope someone can help I really want the 69,000 miles one.

Last edited by ClaudioAA; Apr 1, 2018 at 04:38 PM.
Reply
Old Apr 1, 2018 | 02:08 PM
  #2  
Drew's Avatar
Supreme Member
iTrader: (58)
 
Joined: Jul 1999
Posts: 20,309
Likes: 1,064
From: Salina, KS
Re: 1982 Trans Am question please ask

Sounds like Knight Rider tax. Early thirdgens are a headache. Keep saving money while you look, at $15k that car isn't going anywhere fast..
Reply
Old Apr 1, 2018 | 04:42 PM
  #3  
ClaudioAA's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: May 2016
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
From: Long Island New York Glen Cove
Car: Corvette
Transmission: Automatic
Re: 1982 Trans Am question please help

Hi, Drew thanks for writing I am looking to make it a Knight Rider car/daily driver car along with a different engine and other things it's very rare to come across an 82 really mint and no rust from what I can tell. I do want to make him an offer but I really don't know what 82 with does mile's and shape sells for thanks.
Reply
Old Apr 1, 2018 | 04:45 PM
  #4  
Drew's Avatar
Supreme Member
iTrader: (58)
 
Joined: Jul 1999
Posts: 20,309
Likes: 1,064
From: Salina, KS
Re: 1982 Trans Am question please help

Good luck. From what I understand all the KITT mods make KITT clones miserable to actually drive.
Reply
Old Apr 1, 2018 | 06:16 PM
  #5  
NoEmissions84TA's Avatar
Supreme Member
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Feb 2017
Posts: 4,174
Likes: 569
From: Meriden, CT 06451
Car: 84 TA orig. 305 LG4 "H" E4ME
Engine: 334 SBC - stroked 305 M4ME Q-Jet
Transmission: upgraded 700R4 3200 stall
Axle/Gears: 10bolt 4.10 Posi w Lakewood TA Bars
Re: 1982 Trans Am question please help

Suggestion: do a search here for KITT and you will see all that is involved.
Reply
Old Apr 1, 2018 | 06:29 PM
  #6  
kentuckyKITT's Avatar
Senior Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 854
Likes: 107
From: KY
Car: 2 T-Tops
Engine: 327/305
Transmission: TH350/700R4
Axle/Gears: 3:42/2:73
Re: 1982 Trans Am question please help

Originally Posted by Drew
Good luck. From what I understand all the KITT mods make KITT clones miserable to actually drive.
Excellently put!

If you do a full-blown KITT replica with everything, it really becomes more of a museum piece. It takes some getting used to getting in and out without snagging your jacket on something, scratching paint, etc... The steering wheel takes getting used to. You are constantly reminding any passengers to not touch anything and don't use the dash as a handle when getting in and out, etc... The only way you will get actual engine readings in the dash is to buy the $3,000.00 version of electronics like I did, otherwise you rely on blocks of LED light to tell you engine temp, oil pressure, fuel etc.. and good luck with that!

Mine is only driven to car shows and cruise-ins and the occasional Sunday drive in the country, otherwise I'm cruising my lightly modified 89 base Firebird when I really want to enjoy driving a thirdgen and without too much attention. If you plan on this being your daily driver, it won't be for long. You will buy another vehicle. Trust me, and you'll continue converting your car to KITT for the next few years and it will eventually become show only. Don't get me wrong, I love my KITT replica, but it is not practical as a daily driver, not in the least.
Reply
Old Apr 1, 2018 | 07:57 PM
  #7  
ClaudioAA's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: May 2016
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
From: Long Island New York Glen Cove
Car: Corvette
Transmission: Automatic
Re: 1982 Trans Am question please help

Thanks, kentuckykitt for the input I should have put that the replica that am looking to do is not going to be 100 percent show accurate while the outside and the seats are.The dash and steering wheel am looking at more of a modern look instead of the accurate show look I would love to see pictures of your replica thanks.
Reply
Old Apr 1, 2018 | 08:39 PM
  #8  
Drew's Avatar
Supreme Member
iTrader: (58)
 
Joined: Jul 1999
Posts: 20,309
Likes: 1,064
From: Salina, KS
Re: 1982 Trans Am question please help

Might send this guy a private message or email...

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/hist...ats-worth.html
Reply
Old Apr 3, 2018 | 10:00 AM
  #9  
3rdgenparts's Avatar
On Probation
20 Year Member
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 1,434
Likes: 6
From: Dallas
Car: 1982 Trans Am KITT Replica
Engine: LU5 305 CROSSFIRE
Transmission: TH-350
Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3:23
Re: 1982 Trans Am question please help

ClaudioAA: How much are you looking to spend ???

I have this for sale.............For the right price

1982 trans am crossfire
87K miles
PMD interior
WS7
Loade POWER EVERYTHING !!!
FULL GM tune up ALL fluids/belts have been changed

Everything works and NO RUST !!

*Paint has been buffed/wax so look 100x better now lol











Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
84Z28_5.7ltr_V8
Problems / Help / Suggestions / Comments
4
Nov 4, 2003 06:09 PM
86IROCNJ
Transmissions and Drivetrain
14
Oct 18, 2003 05:30 PM
Mark A Shields
Auto Detailing and Appearance
41
Dec 3, 2002 10:51 PM
Graeme'sFirebird
V6
4
Sep 11, 2001 06:18 PM
Ward
Tech / General Engine
9
Dec 2, 2000 04:14 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:26 PM.