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Old Jun 17, 2002 | 06:13 PM
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Possible new plan for next car

I think instead of getting a 4th gen, I might get an older Toyota pickup for everyday and buy an 89 Camaro 5 speed for my hobby car. In a few weeks, I think I will begin my search for an 88-90.
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Old Jun 17, 2002 | 09:03 PM
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How about a nice '85 Trans Am with a Calif. Firebird rear spoiler and a 5 spd.?
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Old Jun 17, 2002 | 09:38 PM
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Ok...

How about an 86 TA with a 91 engine, auto tranny, good suspension, and new paint job (a good one, not a one day/maaco garbage job)?



Only needs some interior work. I really wanna redo it like original, but the cloth is proving to be unavailable anymore

Hey Don, whats a Calif. Firebird rear spoiler?
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Old Jun 17, 2002 | 11:18 PM
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Spoiler

It's kinda unique (rare).
Kevin has the picture, maybe he'll post it.
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Old Jun 17, 2002 | 11:22 PM
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Would it be more like an airplane wing than a spoiler?

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Old Jun 17, 2002 | 11:33 PM
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Thanks Don and Chris, but I'm going to look for a 89 Camaro. When I'm ready, I'll post a detailed list of what I want since there's no hurry.

Thanks again,
Steve
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Old Jun 18, 2002 | 12:17 AM
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Would it be more like an airplane wing than a spoiler?

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It's more like a small aero wing.
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Old Jun 18, 2002 | 12:48 AM
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How about an 89 Corvette? There's one for sale in the local Pennysaver. I think it was about $9000.

Here's the pic:
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Old Jun 18, 2002 | 01:23 AM
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Looks familiar. Not factory. Pacific Auto accessories, Huntington Beach ~1983-1990+
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Old Jun 18, 2002 | 08:24 AM
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It is factory. It came off an '83 California Trans Am or something like that.
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Old Jun 18, 2002 | 10:55 AM
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I'll trade my 86 IROC for a new T-56
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Old Jun 23, 2002 | 06:16 AM
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Originally posted by 85 1C5 IROC
Thanks Don and Chris, but I'm going to look for a 89 Camaro. When I'm ready, I'll post a detailed list of what I want since there's no hurry.

Thanks again,
Steve
I have an '89 IROC I'm thinking of selling. It has about 165,000 miles but very clean. Click my sig for full rpo code list and pics and send me an email if you wanna talk it over.

mrpinkdonttip@hotmail.com
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Old Jun 24, 2002 | 05:14 AM
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Your car is really clean. Very nice car with alot of great options. Too bad it wasn't black or white with a black interior. How are the squeaks and rattles at 167k? My 1985 IROC had quite a few at 112k.

If I stick with Toyota truck for everyday and the 1989 IROC for a fun car, the IROC must have: black interior, 4 wheel discs, original 5 speed, and a hardtop model. The exterior color black or white, but I might consider other colors depending on the car.

If I go with a 3rd or 4th gen for everyday, it would be the same as above except substitute the 5 speed for an auto (black exterior only for the 4th gen Z28).


Thanks,
Steve

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