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Old 03-17-2003, 01:39 PM
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83 Trans Am

Just wanted to see what u guys thought of my car.
I have had it since about 1988-89. It had a hard life till then, but has been garaged and babied since then. I have been visiting this board for a while and got a lot of usefull info.Thanks
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guess i need to attach pic.
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looks good! but imo ditch the louvers
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I like it! Those wheels look great on the car. I have never been a big fan of the rear louvers but the car looks great all around.

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Ive got a red 84 Firebird

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awsome, but dont like the louvers either...
Old 03-18-2003, 05:14 PM
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Nice! I would like the louvers more if they were painted black.
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Clean car. I like how the louvers are red. it gives it a unique look.
Old 03-19-2003, 07:36 AM
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Very clean car.
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Nice car, although I am not a fan of louvers
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Here are a few more pics. Thanks for all of the replies.By the way the louvers are off now but i don't have any pics since then. I will take some when i get it out this summer.(can't wait)
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And the night i brought her home (Sometime in the late 80's)
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just out of curiosity what engine/tranny/rear end combo do you got there?
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I like it! When I was painting my car I thought about painting my front grilles the same color as the body. I think it would have been cool to do it but I left them black.

I like the wheels on your ride too.
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It was originally a lg4, 700r4, 3.23,7.5" rear car. I have changed the engine to a slightly moded 350. Nothing major. Runs Mid 9's in the 8th.
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thats cool, i remember my lg4, only race i ever tied in that thing was against a newer honda accord, now thats not right, atleast if your 350 isnt super fast, there tons of room for growth, good luck!
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Looks nice and clean, when was it repainted?
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