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Old 07-10-2017, 07:00 PM
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Hey guys. New member here in the FT Lauderdale area.

I'm 43, married, have some toys like a boat , RV and now added a 1987 Trans Am GTA. I had one identical to this when I was 19 and of the 30 or so cars I have owned it's the one I wish I never sold.

So today I bought this one. 1987, brand new AC, brand new seats, brand new period correct tires. Runs strong as hell. Paint is ok, actually good for a 30 year old car. Needs some exhaust work.







Old 07-10-2017, 09:25 PM
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Car: '87 IROC
Engine: 5.7 Vortec w/ factory TPI
Transmission: WC T-5
Axle/Gears: 3.45 Posi
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Nice looking bird! Miss my '88 GTA sometimes, but I really wanted a manual car.
Old 07-11-2017, 07:57 AM
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Yeah the only thing I wish it had was a stick. Mine from way back was a stick but that meant it had the 5.0 and not the 5.7. I may eventually do the conversion to a 5 speed manual.
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It's home. Super happy with it. Can't wait to get into working on it and getting it right where I want it.









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