My 85 T/A Four Years Later
06-25-2013, 04:06 PM
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My 85 T/A Four Years Later
Well, been a real long four years with this car now, it's driven me to the point of insanity, this car was a basket case from day 1 without a doubt. I got a deal on basically a running rust free car. It's needed everything and still needs more! But as of now it's the best running and looking it has ever been in the time I've had it. Estimated 215k on the body, 15k on the motor and 5k on the (race built) trans. There's too much to say about what I've done, so I'll let the pictures speak for me. I'll take some more underhood and interior pics tomorrow or Thursday, but for now I'll show off my $250 Maaco paint job (and my G8 GXP).
Good to be driving it again!
Good to be driving it again!
06-25-2013, 05:12 PM
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Re: My 85 T/A Four Years Later
Looks nice, what kind of rims are they 14 or 15 inch snowflake. I have 14 inch bowling ball
Rims on mine I thinking of changing them to 15 inch snowflakes.
Rims on mine I thinking of changing them to 15 inch snowflakes.
06-25-2013, 05:54 PM
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Re: My 85 T/A Four Years Later
Those are the 15" Year One Snowflakes. I love them! Though I have no idea what I was even on when I bought the tires, completely the wrong size! They burn off quick though with this car so they'll get gone soon.
06-25-2013, 06:01 PM
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Re: My 85 T/A Four Years Later
For what it's worth, this is a picture of this same car the day I got it. For a comparison.
06-26-2013, 11:38 PM
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Re: My 85 T/A Four Years Later
Hey i think we can all agree we have all seen worse. I like the progress done to the car. keep it up
06-27-2013, 12:04 AM
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Re: My 85 T/A Four Years Later
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Looks nice, what kind of rims are they 14 or 15 inch snowflake. I have 14 inch bowling ball
Rims on mine I thinking of changing them to 15 inch snowflakes."
Are you nuts? Hang onto the bowling *****. Those are rare. Never sell those or part with them.
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Looks nice, what kind of rims are they 14 or 15 inch snowflake. I have 14 inch bowling ball
Rims on mine I thinking of changing them to 15 inch snowflakes."
Are you nuts? Hang onto the bowling *****. Those are rare. Never sell those or part with them.
06-27-2013, 12:07 AM
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Re: My 85 T/A Four Years Later
thetaman85 I see you live in an apt complex. Get that car in self storage or the garage of someone you know so people don't f* with it!
(Wow, look how low it is compared to the G8. I think that G8 is higher than my GP.
(Wow, look how low it is compared to the G8. I think that G8 is higher than my GP.
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06-27-2013, 09:17 AM
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Re: My 85 T/A Four Years Later
Well problem is they both get driven every day, so the option to store one isn't there. I'll be moving out of here to a place with a garage next year though. 
06-29-2013, 08:57 AM
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Re: My 85 T/A Four Years Later
Took some more pictures yesterday.
Videos on YouTube if anyone's interested I can link a couple...
Videos on YouTube if anyone's interested I can link a couple...
06-29-2013, 04:35 PM
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Re: My 85 T/A Four Years Later
Looks good for a $250.00 paint job. What kind of carb do you have. Did you pull the ECM
With no problem.
With no problem.
06-30-2013, 01:18 PM
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I had those custom made by Flaming Decals years ago...
I have an Edelbrock carb, 1406, it was originally a TPI car, I just pulled the SES bulb from the dash and left the PCM where it sat. No need to mess with it, everything is mechanical and I have a B&M controller for TCC lockup.
I have an Edelbrock carb, 1406, it was originally a TPI car, I just pulled the SES bulb from the dash and left the PCM where it sat. No need to mess with it, everything is mechanical and I have a B&M controller for TCC lockup.
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