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Old May 2, 2004 | 07:34 PM
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Just dropping in to say hi. I just bought my second thirdgen,, a 1986 Berlinetta LG4 w/t-tops.So far I've only added Hedman shorties/y-pipe, Catco cat, and a Flowmaster cat-back. Next up is SFC's, and fixing a broken t-top lock.
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Old May 2, 2004 | 10:11 PM
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Car: 91 Z28
Engine: LS1
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Axle/Gears: 3.73 Hawks 8.8
grats.

but we need some pictures
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Old May 2, 2004 | 11:03 PM
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Engine: Classified
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Damn, you've got 2 thirdgen's? I'm just trying to keep mine runnin' until the swap. Congrats, and welcome to the board!
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Old May 2, 2004 | 11:22 PM
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From: Hill AFB, Utah
Car: 1988 Trans Am GTA Notchback
Engine: 305ci, 5.0L, TPI, HO
Transmission: Borg Warner T5 5-Speed
Axle/Gears: 9-Bolt Positraction Rear w/3.45 Grs
Nice. Good luck with that. I had 2 third gens, but it was too much. I had to let one go. But atleast I still have my Notch!
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Old May 2, 2004 | 11:42 PM
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Nice user name.
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Old May 3, 2004 | 06:08 AM
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Car: 1986 Berlinetta
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LOL...I think I'd better clarify. This is the second I have owned, not the second I currently have. The first was a 1987 2.8L RS which is now owned by a friend and has a 383ci/TH350 in it.

I'll work on getting some pics later today, The body is fairly good, but has a really bad paint job right now. It's charcoal gray with red pinstripes, UGH.

3.1EyeCandy, thanks. The username is from my "other" hobby.
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Old May 3, 2004 | 06:10 AM
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GTA4ME, I hope you like Tinker. I'm at Dyess (and have been forever )
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Old May 3, 2004 | 10:49 AM
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From: Hill AFB, Utah
Car: 1988 Trans Am GTA Notchback
Engine: 305ci, 5.0L, TPI, HO
Transmission: Borg Warner T5 5-Speed
Axle/Gears: 9-Bolt Positraction Rear w/3.45 Grs
Originally posted by osunix
GTA4ME, I hope you like Tinker. I'm at Dyess (and have been forever )
I hope I like it too. I had to do a SWAP to get there. I have been at Davis-Monthan for over 7 years!!! It's time to move.
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Old May 3, 2004 | 07:36 PM
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From: Abilene, TX
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Pics are online. In all her ugly paint job LG4 glory

Click here
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Old May 3, 2004 | 09:02 PM
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From: Hill AFB, Utah
Car: 1988 Trans Am GTA Notchback
Engine: 305ci, 5.0L, TPI, HO
Transmission: Borg Warner T5 5-Speed
Axle/Gears: 9-Bolt Positraction Rear w/3.45 Grs
Looks good. Any rust issues?
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Old May 3, 2004 | 09:11 PM
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From: Abilene, TX
Car: 1986 Berlinetta
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No rust anywhere. She spent 99% of her life in New Mexico. Mechanically it's very sound, with only the usual wear and tear and a few leaky seals (rear main, valvecover gaskets, tranny tailshaft, etc.). Not too bad at all for 164k miles.

I got it for a decent price too, so lots of cash left for repairs and add ons.

OT, does anyone know of a way to recalibrate the digital speedo for taller gears and/or bigger wheels?
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Old May 3, 2004 | 09:44 PM
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From: Hill AFB, Utah
Car: 1988 Trans Am GTA Notchback
Engine: 305ci, 5.0L, TPI, HO
Transmission: Borg Warner T5 5-Speed
Axle/Gears: 9-Bolt Positraction Rear w/3.45 Grs
Originally posted by osunix
Mechanically it's very sound, with only the usual wear and tear and a few leaky seals (rear main, valvecover gaskets, tranny tailshaft, etc.). Not too bad at all for 164k miles.
Yup, that's a third gen car alright! I might have to look you up when I get to Tinker.
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Old May 3, 2004 | 09:55 PM
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From: Abilene, TX
Car: 1986 Berlinetta
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Tinker's about 4-5 hours north of me, but if you ever swing through Abilene, definitely let me know.
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Old May 3, 2004 | 10:01 PM
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From: Hill AFB, Utah
Car: 1988 Trans Am GTA Notchback
Engine: 305ci, 5.0L, TPI, HO
Transmission: Borg Warner T5 5-Speed
Axle/Gears: 9-Bolt Positraction Rear w/3.45 Grs
I might just do that, I have a friend that comes in there TDY every couple of months.
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