LiquidBlue

Love it. Incredible! How do you go about spraying the WD-40 and how often, and how long between coats? Do you worry about it hitting the under body?

ev305tpi

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Thanks!!! In general once every two months or so... Have had some health issues with my wife that have prevented me from getting out there as often as i'd like but it's still looking good...

I spray a good amount of it on and avoid the exhaust, then wipe it all down. Occasional 0000 steel wool on the rear end / bare parts if a rust skin starts to appear. I use it on the floors and the front end components as well. I will post more pics over the winter as I keep cleaning it up

Paulie84vert

My 84 ta with 11k has matrix top. Those are the original rims with original Goodyear tires in the background

IMissMy86TA

Nice ride! Thanks for posting!

Paulie84vert

Thank you! It's very hard to keep it original lol I may have to find another that's not as low milage to modify

TTOP350

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I would like to have one of these with stupid low miles to add to my garage.

zimmstoy

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Let's make a deal. This one is really nice. Just found out I have to do a bunch of pipe replacement on the house so this one is officially on the market. It's registered, inspected, clean and ready to go. Just turned 40k miles a few weeks back. Not perfect but better than most and just about all stock.

ray jr

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1985 iroc with 5060 miles on it .. everything is like new including the original tires

ray jr

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chazman

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Car looks great, Ray.

fdt

1982 Z28<br/>34k miles. All original.

GASPEDDLER

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I had that exact year model and color combo back in the 80's. I had that pin stripe put on as well. You took me back to my youth tonight. Thanks for posting your beautiful car!

fdt

I had a black one back in the mid-80's. I can't believe I found one in this kind of shape to be honest. Just got it Thursday. I'm glad I have a few pictures of it with the original tires on it. I got them changed on Friday. It's an absolute dog, but I love it.

Your IROC looks very sweet.

IMissMy86TA

so is it a crossfire or HO?
Just wondering....
Looks nice I have ridden in on just like it (mom was driving it) back in 82.
the louvers are a nice period correct touch. preferred tinted windows on mine back then but I respect the louvers

IMissMy86TA

thats gotta be so hard to keep the miles down. man... I know the pain though but mine had 19,900 miles on it and I am over 22K now.. its hard to sacrifice.

GASPEDDLER

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[QUOTE=IMissMy86TA;5995324]so is it a crossfire or HO?
Just wondering....
Looks nice I have ridden in on just like it (mom was driving it) back in 82.
the louvers are a nice period correct touch. preferred tinted windows on mine back then but I respect the louvers[/QUOTE

Probably an LG4 like my '82 had in it or possibly CFI as you mentioned. Don't think the HO was out until '83.

fdt

[QUOTE=GASPEDDLER;5995328]Yes, sir! It is the mighty LG4! I really want to take the louvers off, but they do give it such a period correct feel. I'm torn.

fdt

4bbl qudrajet carb. I agree on the louvers, but as previously posted, I'm not personally a fan of them.

IMissMy86TA

[QUOTE=fdt;5995331]I saw the writing on the rocker panel below the Z28 and I thought that was there for injected cars and HOs. what does it say?

IMissMy86TA

I would store the louvers if you are not a fan.. keep em nice. I just think it changes the "smoothness" of the lines of the car but that's my humble opinion. and you know what that is worth...nadda

fdt

[QUOTE=IMissMy86TA;5995341]5.0 Liter

fdt

I agree completely. I am considering taking them off, but I haven't decided yet. I have been trying to get it polished up. It's a little bit better looking now, but the paint was in pretty decent shape when I got it.

GASPEDDLER

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FDT, your car really takes me back.

kymmee

That car is exactly like the one my hubby bought new in 1982! Beautiful! He traded it in in 1984, it had low miles. Could it possibly be his old one? Did you purchase it in Ohio?

fdt

I did! But, if the guy I bought it from told the truth (and I think he did), this one had been in his family since new. Allegedly, his brother bought it new, and sold it to him in 1992. That would be a funny coincidence though. I'd love to find my old one. But, we sold it to an undercover narcotics cop. I bet it's destroyed!

fdt

Thanks GASPEDDLER!

Your car is just plain gorgeous and immaculate. I am jealous. I love that color. It's a lot like the color of my SS, which I adore as well.

siuol

Hi,

I found this car a few weeks back and I am the second owner. It was in storage for many years. Its a 1987 Formula, 13071 original miles, 4bbl 305 engine, gray interior. Paint is original, with no marks or scratches. It has the glass T-Tops. Everything works, which to me is a miracle. I am sure I will find some problems as I put on some miles. The gentleman who had it in storage did manage to run it on occasion to keep everything lubed up.

I have wanted one of these for many years. I guess its a mid life crisis or such.

Louis

okfoz

Holy smokin', that is a nice looking car.

John

LiquidBlue

Nice find on the red 87! What is the little yellow sticker on the pass window? Is that from factory?

siuol

Thanks guys. The sticker on the window is an emission sticker from 2002. I just removed it.

Louis

DynoDave43

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Beautiful car. Congratulations!

buckshot63

Here's a couple pics of my 92 Z28 Purple Haze Conv. Not a Z03 car, BUT a low mile orig. Bill.

siuol

Hi Bill, that is one outstanding car. I absolutely love the color. And, your engine bay is perfect.

Very very nice.

Louis

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SsgLaw84

Just exhumed this girl with 8800 miles!
All original, 5.0L 5-speed with T-tops.

IMissMy86TA

what year??? more pics?

SsgLaw84

1988 Trans Am. Just found her today and bought it. Going Friday to clear the 65yr old lady's garage to get it out. I want to remove plugs and lubricate the cylinders, drain all the fluids and top off fresh, possibly send it on a flat bed to be flushed just in case? Has been started periodically but has not left garage in 9 years! Any tips on measures to take before turning the key and taking first cruise ?!?

SsgLaw84

More pics to come when she finally sees daylight

goalieforlife

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91 gta will a little over 41000 miles or 66000 kms.

SsgLaw84

She's crazy perfect, will look harder for flaws when she's out. Seems to be pristine

IMissMy86TA

B4C5.7

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WOW, these cars look great!

siuol: pretty car in red, great condition!

Ssglaw84: How about crank windows, no power mirrors and appears no power door locks! Really cool car and a stripper T/A. Is it TPI or Throttle Body? Would like to see a picture of the wheels...My T/A has the charcoal wheels, I believe yours does. Nice

siuol

I know its a lot of trouble, but take out the spark plugs and spray wd-40 into the cylinders so than when they finally start going up and down, it will not be in a dry environment. Turn the engine over without the spark plugs to lubricate the walls. when you finally do get it to start, there will be a lot of smoke.

This is what I did to mine that was in storage for a long time. Expect little things to come up as you put some miles on it. For me, after a week the alternator and a couple of belts had to be replaced. Make sure the belts are not cracked and dry rotted. 'good luck.'


Louis

buckshot63

Hi Louis. Thank's for the comment on my 92 Purple Haze. It is in great company with all the beautiful cars here. It's not perfect, but I intend to do some cruise nights with it, and my 87 IROC. (46000 miles but really far from stock). I think it's a good fit for now. Bill.

SsgLaw84

Thanks for the help! I want to drain and flush all fluids and follow your guidance to lubricate the cylinders, once I can confirm she's in good running order I'll probably do a car show and let the next owner break the 10k mile mark... don't think I can bring myself to turn over the 10k!

IMissMy86TA

sent PM

chazman

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Wow! Nice score!

Stuart S

Does this car have crank windows? Originally from Long Island, NY?

B4C5.7

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Need to see a photo of the wheels on the 88 Trans Am they charcoal gray? Enjoy the variety vs gold and black.

B4C5.7

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Ssglaw84....is it a TPI car or Throttle body?