If you have a Players Challenge Car, please post here. (RPO- A4U, 1LE or R7U)
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Car: 87 Players Challenge Transam
Engine: 355 TPI
Transmission: 5speed
Axle/Gears: 3:42
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Wow that is wicked cool. Time capsuled for 25 years. I would have to say it's due for new rubber and an oil change!
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Car: 1989 Camaro-1LE
Engine: TPI(s)
Transmission: 5 speed (MM5, MK6)
Axle/Gears: 3.45, 3.73
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For the folks here ... this is a really rare car. One of the few Trans Am's raced, and best yet ... still in as-raced-trim. Such rarity are the brake cooling ducts unique to the Trans Am. Oh ya and being an R7U, 1LE, race chip, cage, exhaust, etc. etc.
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Saw your post from a couple years ago....not sure if it's one of Carls' old cars or maybe one of mine. I can check my old records to see if I originally purchased it.
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I'm referring to the post by xdarkhorsex made in 2015 on page 7.....looks like he might have one of our old cars.
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Not sure if it was built in Batch 1 or Batch 2 . Batch 1 had 12 cars built Arctic White with Grey Interior. Batch 2 they produced 4 cars with that combination. I'm not positive but think I might have bought 4 or 5 Players cars new when I raced in the series....typically you'd buy a new one every season......should have kept them all in hindsight.
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Car: 1989 Camaro-1LE
Engine: TPI(s)
Transmission: 5 speed (MM5, MK6)
Axle/Gears: 3.45, 3.73
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Not sure if it was built in Batch 1 or Batch 2 . Batch 1 had 12 cars built Arctic White with Grey Interior. Batch 2 they produced 4 cars with that combination. I'm not positive but think I might have bought 4 or 5 Players cars new when I raced in the series....typically you'd buy a new one every season......should have kept them all in hindsight.
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Had I been smart, I would have bought a "used" race car after each season!
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Car: 1989-92 FORMULA350 305 92 Hawkclone
Engine: 4++,350 & 305 CIs
Transmission: 700R4 4800 vig 18th700R4 t56 ZF6 T5
Axle/Gears: 3.70 9"ford alum chunk,dana44,9bolt
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What cool car Todd !!
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Out comes the fuel tank..../Users/ToddNichol/Desktop/IMG_0221.JPG
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Car: 1989-92 FORMULA350 305 92 Hawkclone
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Transmission: 700R4 4800 vig 18th700R4 t56 ZF6 T5
Axle/Gears: 3.70 9"ford alum chunk,dana44,9bolt
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Just saw a complete players exhaust for sale on FB yesterday (in Canada)
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This 1991 (first batch) R7u just rolled into my garage. It was sitting beside my blue 58 car on the dealers lot when new. Still has its original CLJ sealed engine. I cannot keep it unfortunately so I’m going to list it in the classifieds if anyone is interested.
SOLD SOLD SOLD
SOLD SOLD SOLD
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It’s got 249k on the body. 300km on a freshly rebuilt engine and new clutch
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Car: 92 & 91 Z28 1LEs, 87 IROC-Z, 90 ZR1
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Transmission: 700R4, 6-speed
Axle/Gears: 3.45, 3.42, 3.73, 3.27
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What an incredible car!!! It's awesome that you still have it after all of these years! Unreal! I'd love to see more photos of it, if you have free time please post more up!
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Finally got it running yesterday...runs like a top after sitting for all these years. Put it back in the shop for the winter...pics attached.
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Another one saved. Unraced 1989 R7U. Only 90k kms on the clock. Original drivetrain. Note the engine number on top of the plenum, thanks Mark for pointing it out.
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Just picked up a nice set of original aluminum wheels and GoodYear 16in. Vr50 Gatorbacks. I’m going to clean them up and use for show purposes only.
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Took the wheels in and had them refinished to factory. They basically chemically strip the paint and media blast with a walnut material. They paint the front surface then give it a machine finish with a final clear coat.
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Car: 87 player's trans am a4u (pepsi car
Engine: 305 tpi
Transmission: 5 speed
Axle/Gears: 3:42
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Hey all, been awhile since last post. 2 moves, a near divorce and young kids and almost sold twice my players Trans am rolled out of storage and into the shop yesterday. The complete tear down begins! Have some good pics of my 15 yr old son wrenching away(going to be his 1st car!) will post pics soon and throughout the build. Anyone have spares to help me out please pm me! Cheers
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Car: 1988 A4U (#99 SONY/Protec)
Engine: 5.0 V8 TPI
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3.45
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Hey Guys, Anyone have information on the jacket design changes through the series? Were they different (other than sponsor) from East to West? I've got 4 different styles curious if there are more to collect. Also if anyone wants to trade I've got doubles. PM me. Thanks!
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Car: 1989 Camaro-1LE
Engine: TPI(s)
Transmission: 5 speed (MM5, MK6)
Axle/Gears: 3.45, 3.73
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87/88 was white/blue Players checkered logo.
89 was the red/yellow/blue splash one.
Unsure if they changed it for 90-92.
I can't recall now. Would have to see pics and compare.
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Car: 1988 A4U (#99 SONY/Protec)
Engine: 5.0 V8 TPI
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3.45
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Thanks Mark! What's your take on this one? I picked it up in Montreal and was told it was a '92.
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Car: 1989 Camaro-1LE
Engine: TPI(s)
Transmission: 5 speed (MM5, MK6)
Axle/Gears: 3.45, 3.73
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Hmm, I don't think I've seen that one. Appears to be a later one looking at the parts logo. Who is the company on the inside logo? One fellow I know of made many of the jackets for the series. If it was him ... then we can find out.
I like the earlier white with red/blue/yellow jackets ... but really the blue one feels more tame to wear around. What's on the back?
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I like the earlier white with red/blue/yellow jackets ... but really the blue one feels more tame to wear around. What's on the back?
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Car: 1989 Camaro-1LE
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Axle/Gears: 3.45, 3.73
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Ok news is that the coat is a 1992 edition. In 1991 there was a two color jacket (Teal on right, usual white with color splashes on left). So it seems you need one more to complete your set!
I quite like the 1992 ... feels like you could wear it today. I only ever bring out my jackets at shows for a display.
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I quite like the 1992 ... feels like you could wear it today. I only ever bring out my jackets at shows for a display.
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Car: 1988 A4U (#99 SONY/Protec)
Engine: 5.0 V8 TPI
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3.45
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Thanks for the info Mark! I looked when I finally got home today and no tag so I appreciate the confirmation! Except now I need one more... any chance you have pics of this ‘91 edition?
PS The ‘92 jacket is plain on the back, very understated surprisingly...
PS The ‘92 jacket is plain on the back, very understated surprisingly...
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90k km on my 1989 1LE R7u. Had to remove the transmission today, 1st gear pops out. Most of the console had to be removed to access the (6) rubber shifter boot screws. Part number tag still intact on the alum driveshaft . I also took some time to pull the carpet hoping to find a build sheet... nothing Floors on the other hand look really nice.
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Car: 87 player's trans am a4u (pepsi car
Engine: 305 tpi
Transmission: 5 speed
Axle/Gears: 3:42
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Hey all, I am finally restoring mine. Need the 87 eastern cage. Can anyone help me out? Thanks
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67restoprof. You sold your 1LE to Al Op? Hopefully you got a good deal. It will have a great home.
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Car: 1988 A4U (#99 SONY/Protec)
Engine: 5.0 V8 TPI
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3.45
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Anyone on here know where John Cattle's 1987 #85 is/or have it? If you do please PM me I've acquired the extra decals. Might be nice to put with the car.
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The 1988 Camaro and Trans Am A4U Players cars are BACK here in Vancouver Canada from Greg’s collection in Tulsa OK. The trans am has no race history and was probably ordered as a team spare, the podium winning Camaro was raced one season as the #88 Flag sponsored car driven by Tony Morris.
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Car: 1991 GTA T-Top / 2014 Mustang GT
Engine: 5L TPI
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https://www.autotrader.ca/a/chevrole...%202X7&sprx=-2
This isn't my car nor do I know anything more than what's in the ad, but I figured you guys might be interested in seeing it. It's for sale up here in Ontario, and looks to be pretty well kept.
This isn't my car nor do I know anything more than what's in the ad, but I figured you guys might be interested in seeing it. It's for sale up here in Ontario, and looks to be pretty well kept.
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Car: 1988 A4U (#99 SONY/Protec)
Engine: 5.0 V8 TPI
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3.45
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The 1988 Camaro and Trans Am A4U Players cars are BACK here in Vancouver Canada from Greg’s collection in Tulsa OK. The trans am has no race history and was probably ordered as a team spare, the podium winning Camaro was raced one season as the #88 Flag sponsored car driven by Tony Morris.
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Found the copy of my broadcast sheet for the Camaro. Note the “RACE” on bottom right
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Hello from Sweden!
How can I tell if my Firebird is a 1Le or not?
How can I tell if my Firebird is a 1Le or not?
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There was a single (yes 1) 1LE Trans Am in 1988, according to the official GM records. So, if you do it will be the only one. Some sources state 3, but not according to the offical GM data I have.
How do you tell? Look at the front and rear brakes, if they measure 10.5" diameter then no, you do not have a 1LE The 1LE used larger brakes 11.5" about. Also look at your center console, originally there was a SPID that gave you all of the options, if 1LE is not listed, then it is not a 1LE. Like anything parts can be swapped and changed, they are 31 years old, and unless you have had the car since 1988 anything could have happened to it.
How do you tell? Look at the front and rear brakes, if they measure 10.5" diameter then no, you do not have a 1LE The 1LE used larger brakes 11.5" about. Also look at your center console, originally there was a SPID that gave you all of the options, if 1LE is not listed, then it is not a 1LE. Like anything parts can be swapped and changed, they are 31 years old, and unless you have had the car since 1988 anything could have happened to it.
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