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Old Oct 7, 2004 | 07:45 PM
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Been a busy little boy

I have finally got insurance on my baby after working on it for 2 years (got it when i was 15) I have rebuilt the engine, painted it,, replaced everything possible, and did everythingmyself.....the only thing a mechanic did was my e brake cable.....heres a before picture


BEFORE!!!!
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Old Oct 7, 2004 | 07:47 PM
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AFTER!!!!!
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Old Oct 7, 2004 | 07:55 PM
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Car: 89 Formula Firebird
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Those rims are mmuuuuuch better!
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Old Oct 7, 2004 | 07:59 PM
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hahaha i know, im trying to sell the old ones right now....no luck wanna buy em
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Old Oct 7, 2004 | 08:30 PM
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Car: '83 Z28, '07 Charger SRT8
Engine: 454ci, 6.1 Hemi
Transmission: TH350, A5
Axle/Gears: 2.73 posi, 3.06 posi
Lookin' good!

Charger isn't bad either
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Old Oct 7, 2004 | 10:52 PM
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loook way better!
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Old Oct 7, 2004 | 11:16 PM
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thanx guys
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Old Oct 8, 2004 | 12:42 AM
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Car: 1985 Camaro, 1986 Trans Am
Engine: 5.0L carbed and 5.0L TPI
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Axle/Gears: 3.23 and 3.27 posi
Wow! a Z-linetta!!!

Seriously though, good job!
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Old Oct 8, 2004 | 09:28 AM
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That looks a lot better. Nice job!
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Old Oct 8, 2004 | 10:15 AM
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Car: 1987 Camaro SC, 1999 Z28
Engine: GMPP 350HO, LS1
Transmission: Built 700r4/EDGE 3200, T56
Axle/Gears: 3.42 Eaton 7.625, 3.42 Zexel Torsen
looks good.... 2 years? hope it was worth it!

whats the specs on the car?
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Old Oct 8, 2004 | 01:52 PM
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Car: '83 Z28, '07 Charger SRT8
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Whats the specs on the Charger too?
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Old Oct 9, 2004 | 05:50 PM
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Car: 1987 Z28
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its my first car so my dad didnt want me to have something powerful and that would eat gas

Specs on my baby:

83 Camaro Berli
2.8L
carbbed
auto
3 inch tail pipe exhaust (non ****)
power everything
JVC deck
kenwood speakers

Specs on charger (1968)

440 :hail:
4 speed
780 cfm carb
traction bars
2.5 inch straight through exhuast

BTW tobias...totally worth it to finally drive it.....i have loved third gens for a while....anything is worth it for these cars man.... even though it is older than me....

Originally posted by RSFreak
Wow! a Z-linetta!!!

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Old Oct 9, 2004 | 07:45 PM
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wow 83 Camaro you have to very beautiful cars!
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Old Oct 9, 2004 | 07:48 PM
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TO CLEAR THINGS UP.....the charger is my neighbors....i forgot to say that.....but yeah its hot as hell
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Old Oct 9, 2004 | 08:00 PM
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Originally posted by 83_Camaro_83
TO CLEAR THINGS UP.....the charger is my neighbors....i forgot to say that.....but yeah its hot as hell


ahh...that explains it...next you say "forgot to say, the camaro is my uncles"....





































nah...just playin...sweet car dude
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Old Oct 9, 2004 | 08:41 PM
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looks the same to me.. no different... just looks like its restored to stock condition. thats cool tho camaro's are wonderful cars
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Old Oct 10, 2004 | 03:08 PM
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nice work, nice charger too
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Old Oct 10, 2004 | 04:53 PM
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thanx doods but yeah that charger is something
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Old Oct 10, 2004 | 08:06 PM
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Originally posted by 83_Camaro_83
.... even though it is older than me....
You're makin' me feel old dude!
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Old Oct 10, 2004 | 08:17 PM
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Originally posted by RSFreak
You're makin' me feel old dude!
heres a few more pics
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Old Oct 10, 2004 | 08:17 PM
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