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My 1981 T/A

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rvanbel78:
Near completion

jonathonar89:
Wilwood calipers, coilovers, rear disc, etc.  Looking good!

MNBob:
Ditto above, can you give us some background on this car?  I like that serpentine system.

rvanbel78:
Sure, its a 1981 Trans Am (fisher T-Tops) Black and Fire Thorn Red Interior with a Chevy 350 crate motor. The previous owner had replaced the original 4.9 with the crate motor. I purchased the car based on the condition of the body and interior, which was in great condition. The body was painted a few years back by the previous owner. Upon purchase I knew the performance was lacking, the suspension soft and non-responsive and most electronics didn't work. So I worked with a local shop and had them do a complete tear down to the body. I have replaced all the wiring, gauges, controls and fuel lines. I upgraded the complete brake system to a 4 wheel disc system and stainless lines. New suspension including BMR control arms, QA1 coilers, sway bar, link kit, bushings, Detroit speed heavy-duty shackles and rear leaf springs. Engine was tore down to the block, machined and polished. The engine includes MSD ignition kit, Hooker headers, Edlebrock performer, new high-volume water pump, harmonic balancer, CVF serpentine kit with alternator and A/C compressor. New Cold Case Aluminum Radiator. TCI Street Rodder TH350 Transmission, B&M Quicksilver Kit & Line lock. Pypes Street Pro exhaust. New Year One 17" Black Snow Flake wheels with Nitto NT555 tires. Interior includes new Dakota Digital gauges, Custom Autosound bluetooth headunit, kick panel speakers, Pioneer 6x9s, Kicker sub, alpine 5-way amp. I replaced the dash, center console, rear sail panels, rear side panels, door panels, carpet and rear deck lid to all be black. I kept the steering wheel, grab bar and seats the original Fire Thorn red. Basically everything fuel, electronics, drivetrain and mechanical parts have all been upgraded and replaced.

RamblerRacer:
Very clean and nicely detailed

JT

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