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Lobby / Re: Firebird TA inflation

« Last post by b_hill_86 on April 22, 2024, 08:21:38 AM »

The window stickers are cool. Especially to look back on after all of these years. I never kept anything like that but I do have a piece from every car I’ve owned except one maybe. Now the question is, where are the pieces I kept. Lol

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Lobby / Re: Current picture of your project or finished car.

« Last post by hakitup on April 22, 2024, 08:20:34 AM »

My current project is this 67 Bronco, Trans Am come in next for a clutch change.

Tom H

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Lobby / Re: Current picture of your project or finished car.

« Last post by b_hill_86 on April 22, 2024, 08:17:37 AM »

Brian, I could not agree more with you. One of the reasons why I love Trans Ams. They are beautiful cars right out of the box. Can improvements be made? Sure. But do they have to? Absolutely not! The interior is perfect as is, as well as the exterior. I see a lot of cars gussied up to make them a bit flashier but nothing needs to be done to the mighty T/A Although a sister car the Trans Am interior looks so much better than a comparable camaro.

Yea it’s almost unfortunate how bland the Camaro interior is in comparison. I like 2nd gen Camaros but the interior kills it for me.

 

Yes but man, couldn't they have put a cup holder somewhere?

At least automatic cars have a few options between cutting the console or there’s a guy on FB that sells magnetic ones that attach in front of the map pocket. I’d try one of those if I didn’t have a 4 speed

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Lobby / Re: Firebird TA inflation

« Last post by firebirdparts on April 22, 2024, 08:16:12 AM »

That's a shocking amount from 80 to 82.  I was only 16 in 82 but I remember going to church with a guy who bought an 82 Camaro and financed it for maybe 18%.  It stayed at the dealer for half of that first year.  He survived though.  Just have to keep collecting those paychecks.

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Lobby / Re: Firebird TA inflation

« Last post by FormTA on April 22, 2024, 06:53:50 AM »

Really cool post!

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Lobby / Re: Current picture of your project or finished car.

« Last post by FormTA on April 22, 2024, 06:51:05 AM »

Yes but man, couldn't they have put a cup holder somewhere?

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Mechanical / Re: Auto to manual swap question

« Last post by FormTA on April 22, 2024, 06:49:23 AM »

I has to go out and rebuy a ST10... It cost me more than double what I sold mine for... But ya, stock ST10 so stock location. I don't have a console yet so I was going to use the trans once I got it in. Not sure what tue original poster is installing though.

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Interior / Re: Passenger A/C duct

« Last post by Wallington on April 22, 2024, 06:18:43 AM »

I had a very rude response from them maybe 15 years ago after a simple inquiry. They could have said no, sorry we find it too hard to ship internationally even if you are prepared to pay twice the value in shipping, but was more like absolutely no chance of that happening, must be dreaming to think anyone will do that for you. So I went elsewhere and they did. I seemed to recall it was a guy, if even said at all. Maybe having a bad day but also take the customers and hobby for granted.

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Interior / Re: Inner access panels for rear TA wheels spoilers

« Last post by roadking77 on April 22, 2024, 06:02:54 AM »

My '79 has the square holes but no plates. My car was pretty much stripped out when I got it so cannot say if they were ever there.

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Interior / Re: Passenger A/C duct

« Last post by roadking77 on April 22, 2024, 06:01:46 AM »

I will second Franks in California. Being on the wrong side of the country I was hesitant to use them. They have a great inventory updated almost daily. I found a few 'impossible' to find parts for my motor rebuild. Stuff that some parts guys told me I would NEVER find. Every time I call, there is a very nice lady and knowledgeable lady that answers the phone. Shipping is great and I typically get the stuff in less than a week.

Thanks for the reminder Rich.