another one bites the dust
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Re: another one bites the dust
but yea, no camaros for me. i kept my girl for a reason and I cant put firebird rims on a camaro, it be sacrilege!
but less then 100k miles on a 25 year old car is great, i also hate autos and i can put my 4.11 rear end on it as well.
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Re: another one bites the dust
Mr. Alex Bebb, This is Officer F. Bird from the Arizona Fish, Game & Wildlife Dept.
It has been brought to our attention, that you have unwillingly participated in the demise of (2) protected BIRDS without the proper licence to do so. However, since our Department does not issue said licence, you MUST immediately cease and desist this unlawful practice.
In the future, if you find the need to have a CAR-B-Q, please contact my office, and we will issue you a burning permit/licence for any year Rustang of your chooseing.
Your cooperaton is expected and appreciated.
Officer F. Bird
AZFG&W DEPT.
It has been brought to our attention, that you have unwillingly participated in the demise of (2) protected BIRDS without the proper licence to do so. However, since our Department does not issue said licence, you MUST immediately cease and desist this unlawful practice.
In the future, if you find the need to have a CAR-B-Q, please contact my office, and we will issue you a burning permit/licence for any year Rustang of your chooseing.
Your cooperaton is expected and appreciated.
Officer F. Bird
AZFG&W DEPT.
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Re: another one bites the dust
Mr. Alex Bebb, This is Officer F. Bird from the Arizona Fish, Game & Wildlife Dept.
It has been brought to our attention, that you have unwillingly participated in the demise of (2) protected BIRDS without the proper licence to do so. However, since our Department does not issue said licence, you MUST immediately cease and desist this unlawful practice.
In the future, if you find the need to have a CAR-B-Q, please contact my office, and we will issue you a burning permit/licence for any year Rustang of your chooseing.
Your cooperaton is expected and appreciated.
Officer F. Bird
AZFG&W DEPT.
It has been brought to our attention, that you have unwillingly participated in the demise of (2) protected BIRDS without the proper licence to do so. However, since our Department does not issue said licence, you MUST immediately cease and desist this unlawful practice.
In the future, if you find the need to have a CAR-B-Q, please contact my office, and we will issue you a burning permit/licence for any year Rustang of your chooseing.
Your cooperaton is expected and appreciated.
Officer F. Bird
AZFG&W DEPT.
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Car: 1988 Trans Am GTA
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Re: another one bites the dust
OK guys!
i think i found one i like.
1988 TransAm GTA. 350 fuel injected V8 4speed auto posi rear end with the 16in gold snowflake rims
red with Ttops, leather interior (front seats ripped and faded but have seat covers and rear seats are in great condition) headliner, ttop weatherstripping are there and in good shape. dash and center console have been re done in truck bed liner. so black and textured. but in a semi-cool way
has a 500 and 300watt amplifier with a sound equalizer(?) and 2 12's in a custom box with the cargo shade and electric hatch motors.
paint is ok but is no where near perfect. scratched nicked and scuffed in places. but from afar and with some coats of wax should be acceptable, the spoiler is also cracked and flaking in places
engine has 2 electric fans and a switch inside to keep the secondary fan on. single exhaust and the ac system works but has a leak. he wants 3500 for it.
anything i should know about or check for on an 88 GTA before i get it?
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/4512657102.html
i think i found one i like.
1988 TransAm GTA. 350 fuel injected V8 4speed auto posi rear end with the 16in gold snowflake rims
red with Ttops, leather interior (front seats ripped and faded but have seat covers and rear seats are in great condition) headliner, ttop weatherstripping are there and in good shape. dash and center console have been re done in truck bed liner. so black and textured. but in a semi-cool way
has a 500 and 300watt amplifier with a sound equalizer(?) and 2 12's in a custom box with the cargo shade and electric hatch motors.
paint is ok but is no where near perfect. scratched nicked and scuffed in places. but from afar and with some coats of wax should be acceptable, the spoiler is also cracked and flaking in places
engine has 2 electric fans and a switch inside to keep the secondary fan on. single exhaust and the ac system works but has a leak. he wants 3500 for it.
anything i should know about or check for on an 88 GTA before i get it?
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/4512657102.html
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Re: another one bites the dust
Hey Alex, an '88 GTA is always way cool, and this one looks really nice.
Do you have a mechanic that can go over the engine/powertrain ?
Rod
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Do you have a mechanic that can go over the engine/powertrain ?
Rod
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Re: another one bites the dust
I have seen that one on there for awhile and have always liked it! Let me see if i can get Juve to comment in. He has an 88' GTA currently.
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Re: another one bites the dust
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Re: another one bites the dust
because the backs close at 2 and I thought they closed at 4 today I wont be able to get it until Monday. but it'll be $3,300
if this one doesn't work out ill probably just kill myself. or who knows because its a GTA i might pay 3300 for it and the insurance will give me 5 or 6 XD
**puts car info into nadaguides.com** god dammit the 88 GTA is valued at $25 more then my 83 SE.
http://www.nadaguides.com/Classic-Ca...r-Coupe/Values
http://www.nadaguides.com/Classic-Ca...r-Coupe/Values
if this one doesn't work out ill probably just kill myself. or who knows because its a GTA i might pay 3300 for it and the insurance will give me 5 or 6 XD
**puts car info into nadaguides.com** god dammit the 88 GTA is valued at $25 more then my 83 SE.
http://www.nadaguides.com/Classic-Ca...r-Coupe/Values
http://www.nadaguides.com/Classic-Ca...r-Coupe/Values
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Re: another one bites the dust
OK, i just picked it up an hour ago and i didn't get home before it rained and got dark. so im getting it cleaned tomorrow for some real pics. but until then a small teaser
and yes, you can see the @$$ of my 83 in the pic. stop staring at her >_>
and yes, you can see the @$$ of my 83 in the pic. stop staring at her >_>
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Re: another one bites the dust
nice, doesnt pull, doesn't shift weird, doesnt want to stall, the only thing i dont like is it runs a bit hot for my liking (and that's not due to any malfunction but the OE 195degree thermostat in it) and it is only a single exhaust, but it is LOUD and CRACKLES like a ****
other then that i do have a list that needs done, then a list i want done.
so now we need another 3rd gen meetup in a couple weeks or so. because the first meetup we had was after i lost my 83. so come on get to it
other then that i do have a list that needs done, then a list i want done.
so now we need another 3rd gen meetup in a couple weeks or so. because the first meetup we had was after i lost my 83. so come on get to it
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Re: another one bites the dust
What happned to your '83. Just Kidding !
Alex Congrats on your new baby, I know this is a very exciting time for you.... HAVE FUN ! !
Looking forward to seeing & HEARING your new GTA when the car show season starts back up in September.
Rod
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Alex Congrats on your new baby, I know this is a very exciting time for you.... HAVE FUN ! !
Looking forward to seeing & HEARING your new GTA when the car show season starts back up in September.
Rod
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Re: another one bites the dust
Cool, looking forward to seeing this new baby.
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Re: another one bites the dust
Seems like the burn worked out for you positively.
Congrats to getting (arguably) a much nicer car!
Congrats to getting (arguably) a much nicer car!
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Re: another one bites the dust
Those look like Cars and Concepts aftermarket t-tops in the picture. If they are held in with metal tabs in the center, they are. They might also be marked C&C somewhere on them. If they are, go to this website http://www.sunroofdoctor.com/ and order replacement weatherstripping while it still exists. This is the only source for the weatherstrip for these tops since they aren't factory. Having these t-tops in it also means custom headliner if it ever needs replaced. These are smaller than factory and installation at the dealership involved the use of a sawzall to cut up a hardtop car.
These tops came in two styles. Normal removable and a style that pops up like a manual sunroof in addition to coming out. Our GTA has the second style that pops up like sunroof panels.
These tops came in two styles. Normal removable and a style that pops up like a manual sunroof in addition to coming out. Our GTA has the second style that pops up like sunroof panels.
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Re: another one bites the dust
Hey Beater, My T/A has C&C tops aswell. Should i be concerned with Weather Stripping?
Edit: Nice Pics by the way Bebb. I personally like this one better than your past two.
Edit: Nice Pics by the way Bebb. I personally like this one better than your past two.
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Re: another one bites the dust
Those look like Cars and Concepts aftermarket t-tops in the picture. If they are held in with metal tabs in the center, they are. They might also be marked C&C somewhere on them. If they are, go to this website http://www.sunroofdoctor.com/ and order replacement weatherstripping while it still exists. This is the only source for the weatherstrip for these tops since they aren't factory. Having these t-tops in it also means custom headliner if it ever needs replaced. These are smaller than factory and installation at the dealership involved the use of a sawzall to cut up a hardtop car.
These tops came in two styles. Normal removable and a style that pops up like a manual sunroof in addition to coming out. Our GTA has the second style that pops up like sunroof panels.
These tops came in two styles. Normal removable and a style that pops up like a manual sunroof in addition to coming out. Our GTA has the second style that pops up like sunroof panels.
they dont look aftermarket. but then again this is my first t top car.
Edit: upon closer inspection there is an Extremely faded C&C logo in the corner :P
Last edited by Alex Bebb; 07-15-2014 at 06:13 PM.
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Re: another one bites the dust
The company that made C&C t-tops went out of business approximately 20 years ago. Sunroofdoctors bought the remaining stock. No one reproduces the stuff and factory pieces will not work with these. Up to you if you want to order or not but these tops are hard to find (you might want to randomly watch eBay and CL for spares) and the weatherstripping is limited availability with only a single source.
There are a few threads on the board about this style t-top.
There are a few threads on the board about this style t-top.
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well just for anyone wondering. i found the service parts identification label in the door pouch. Y84 is on it. i know i didnt buy it because it was a GTA. but it is a true GTA.
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LOLOLOLOLOLOL yup thats her. stopped at a frys looking for a new headset for my computer
that might have been the cart pusher i met when i pulled in. i told him it was the 350. otherwise you cant tell (unless you know all GTA's came with the 350)
i dont know why he said anniversary edition though.. 89 is the 20th but the cool anniversary was the 1983 daytona 500 firebird
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Lol, probably i looked at his page and he had really long hair haha. 5 Speed gta's came with a 305 instead of a 350. How are you liking her so far?
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im getting the hang of it. (still weird with the whole automatic thing) t tops are hot as ballz so i need to find (or make) shades for them. other then that i love it
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I love having a 5 speed haha. AS for the T-Tops, i feel you man. I bought black poster board and cut it to measurements this guy used on cardboard. I like having them up there haha. https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/inte...got-t-top.html
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I love having a 5 speed haha. AS for the T-Tops, i feel you man. I bought black poster board and cut it to measurements this guy used on cardboard. I like having them up there haha. https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/inte...got-t-top.html
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I dont know, havn't thought about it to much. But clearly you really want to have a meet haha. I'll have to talk to Juve on the matter as we were thinking of doing another one, and I know a few others agreed. https://www.facebook.com/AZ3RDGENS?ref_type=bookmark
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I dont know, havn't thought about it to much. But clearly you really want to have a meet haha. I'll have to talk to Juve on the matter as we were thinking of doing another one, and I know a few others agreed. https://www.facebook.com/AZ3RDGENS?ref_type=bookmark
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Re: another one bites the dust
Haha, no problem. And yes i have one decal in my car ready to go, until my friend is back in town. We made the page because the owner of the original one didn't want to be associated with us, but more as a community. As for another meet i dont know what to do, i should probably start a new thread for that.
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Re: another one bites the dust
Hey Everyone! So every last Friday of the month, the local Pontiac Power Group, holds a small meet at Nicantonies Pizza (not the best food imo) located: 1430 w Warner rd at McQueen, Gilbert, AZ. It starts at 6, but i plan to be out there around 6:30 when it begins to cool off to around 100 degrees today. If anyone is interested and wants to come out let me know so we can park side by side!!
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Re: another one bites the dust
so, i figured out that i have the loudest gen 3 you can ever find. how you ask? well 1986T/A (warren) will tell you. its loud. but i figured out why.
i have 1 cat, then the tailpipe ends, no muffler at all, HOORAY XD
i have 1 cat, then the tailpipe ends, no muffler at all, HOORAY XD
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Re: another one bites the dust
I wouldn't say the loudest as im sure there is worst somewhere, BUT it is the loudest i have seen in Arizona and the most ridiculous haha. Please put a damn muffler on it, the crackling is horrible haha.
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I love having a 5 speed haha. AS for the T-Tops, i feel you man. I bought black poster board and cut it to measurements this guy used on cardboard. I like having them up there haha. https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/inte...got-t-top.html
91' bird 305 TBI T-5, trick flow 175 cc heads, 4.10 gears, lots of suspension upgrades......... 24mpg @ 2300rpm hwy 65mph ........ 8.63@ 85mph 1/8th on street tires... 8.000's soon
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Re: another one bites the dust
alex, I got that console in my bird that you sold me man.. looks really good after some paint and work
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Re: another one bites the dust
awwweeee yisssssssssssssss
of course now that you put it in and i can look at it i see so much still needs done with it XD
of course now that you put it in and i can look at it i see so much still needs done with it XD
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