1985 Trans AM w T-Tops & 5-Speed Manual
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1985 Trans AM w T-Tops & 5-Speed Manual
$8,500.00
158K Miles
REBUILT Carburetor
REMANUFACTURED Alternator
REMANUFACTURED Power Steering Pump
COATED Tri-Y Headers
POLISHED OEM Wheels Front & Rear
NEW Alternator Belt
NEW Alternator Fan
NEW Alternator Pulley
NEW Alternator Bracket
NEW Air Filter
NEW Air Cleaner Base & Bolt
NEW Air Cleaner Lid
NEW Air Cleaner Gasket
NEW Battery Terminals
NEW Breather Filter
NEW Brake Rotors (Front)
NEW Brake Pads (Front)
NEW Coolant Reservoir & Hose
NEW Coolant Sensor
NEW Clutch Slave
NEW Distributor Cap & Rotor
NEW EGR Block-Off Plate w Bolts & Gasket
NEW Electromechanical Flasher
NEW Fan Clutch
NEW Fuel Pump & Gasket
NEW Fuel Pump Hoses & Clamps
NEW Guage Cluster Bulbs
NEW Ignition Coil
NEW Ignition Cylinder & Keys
NEW Intermediate Exhaust Pipe
NEW LED Bulbs
NEW Lug Nuts
NEW Muffler
NEW Panhard Bar Nuts & Bolts
NEW PCV Valves
NEW Power Steering Pump Belt
NEW Power Steering Pump Pulley
NEW Power Steering Pump Bracket
NEW Power Steering Pressure Line
NEW Power Steering Reservoir Cap
NEW Radiator and Cap
NEW Radiator Hoses & Clamps
NEW Shocks
NEW Shifter
NEW Shifter Boot
NEW Shifter Seal
NEW Spark Plugs
NEW Spark Plug Wires
NEW Spindle Nut
NEW Spindle Washer
NEW Starter
NEW Starter Heart Shield
NEW Struts
NEW Sway Bar End Links (Rear)
NEW Tail Pipes
NEW Tires (Front)
NEW Thermostat
NEW Thermostat Housing w Bolts & Gasket
NEW Transmission Crossmember Bolts
NEW Transmission Fluid
NEW Transmission Mount
NEW Turn Signal Flasher
NEW Valve Stems
NEW Valve Covers w Bolts & Gaskets
NEW Vacuum Hoses
NEW Water Pump w Bolts & Gaskets
NEW Wheel Bearings (Front)
NEW Wheel Seals (Front)
NEW Water Pump Pulley
NEW Window Washer Fluid Reservoir
NEW Y-Pipe
USED Panhard Bar
USED Lower Control Arms
USED Driveshaft
USED Center Console from a 2001 Camaro SS
A work in-progress, updates to follow...
158K Miles
REBUILT Carburetor
REMANUFACTURED Alternator
REMANUFACTURED Power Steering Pump
COATED Tri-Y Headers
POLISHED OEM Wheels Front & Rear
NEW Alternator Belt
NEW Alternator Fan
NEW Alternator Pulley
NEW Alternator Bracket
NEW Air Filter
NEW Air Cleaner Base & Bolt
NEW Air Cleaner Lid
NEW Air Cleaner Gasket
NEW Battery Terminals
NEW Breather Filter
NEW Brake Rotors (Front)
NEW Brake Pads (Front)
NEW Coolant Reservoir & Hose
NEW Coolant Sensor
NEW Clutch Slave
NEW Distributor Cap & Rotor
NEW EGR Block-Off Plate w Bolts & Gasket
NEW Electromechanical Flasher
NEW Fan Clutch
NEW Fuel Pump & Gasket
NEW Fuel Pump Hoses & Clamps
NEW Guage Cluster Bulbs
NEW Ignition Coil
NEW Ignition Cylinder & Keys
NEW Intermediate Exhaust Pipe
NEW LED Bulbs
NEW Lug Nuts
NEW Muffler
NEW Panhard Bar Nuts & Bolts
NEW PCV Valves
NEW Power Steering Pump Belt
NEW Power Steering Pump Pulley
NEW Power Steering Pump Bracket
NEW Power Steering Pressure Line
NEW Power Steering Reservoir Cap
NEW Radiator and Cap
NEW Radiator Hoses & Clamps
NEW Shocks
NEW Shifter
NEW Shifter Boot
NEW Shifter Seal
NEW Spark Plugs
NEW Spark Plug Wires
NEW Spindle Nut
NEW Spindle Washer
NEW Starter
NEW Starter Heart Shield
NEW Struts
NEW Sway Bar End Links (Rear)
NEW Tail Pipes
NEW Tires (Front)
NEW Thermostat
NEW Thermostat Housing w Bolts & Gasket
NEW Transmission Crossmember Bolts
NEW Transmission Fluid
NEW Transmission Mount
NEW Turn Signal Flasher
NEW Valve Stems
NEW Valve Covers w Bolts & Gaskets
NEW Vacuum Hoses
NEW Water Pump w Bolts & Gaskets
NEW Wheel Bearings (Front)
NEW Wheel Seals (Front)
NEW Water Pump Pulley
NEW Window Washer Fluid Reservoir
NEW Y-Pipe
USED Panhard Bar
USED Lower Control Arms
USED Driveshaft
USED Center Console from a 2001 Camaro SS
A work in-progress, updates to follow...
Last edited by SixSeriesCSi; 09-17-2024 at 06:46 PM. Reason: ADDED Parts & Price UPDATE
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knightfire (05-17-2024)
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Re: 1985 Trans AM w T-Tops & 5-Speed Manual
Yes, here are some progress photos
Oil & Filter @ 158,197mi for $36.88
Aluminum Valve Covers $40.00 and Valve Cover Bolts $13.19 (not pictured) & Gaskets $40.38
Carburetor Fuel Filter $4.84
Vacuum Hose $5.50
Vacuum Hose $5.50
Mechanical Fuel Pump $27.55
Fuel Pump Gaskets $5.50
Remanufactured Alternator $42.47 with March Performance Billet Aluminum Alternator Pulley & Fan
Oil & Filter @ 158,050mi for $27.55
Oil & Filter @ 158,197mi for $36.88
Aluminum Valve Covers $40.00 and Valve Cover Bolts $13.19 (not pictured) & Gaskets $40.38
Carburetor Fuel Filter $4.84
Vacuum Hose $5.50
Vacuum Hose $5.50
Mechanical Fuel Pump $27.55
Fuel Pump Gaskets $5.50
Remanufactured Alternator $42.47 with March Performance Billet Aluminum Alternator Pulley & Fan
Oil & Filter @ 158,050mi for $27.55
Last edited by SixSeriesCSi; 09-06-2024 at 10:01 AM. Reason: Added Parts
#7
Re: 1985 Trans AM w T-Tops & 5-Speed Manual
If you’re actually trying to sell this car, why are you only showing the $200 in random parts you bought??? No one is buying this car because you are including replacement wear parts. Post some pictures of the whole car - interior and exterior.
You’ll also probably have better luck posting this in the classifieds Cars for Sale section (if you haven’t done that already).
You’ll also probably have better luck posting this in the classifieds Cars for Sale section (if you haven’t done that already).
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#8
Re: 1985 Trans AM w T-Tops & 5-Speed Manual
If you’re actually trying to sell this car, why are you only showing the $200 in random parts you bought??? No one is buying this car because you are including replacement wear parts. Post some pictures of the whole car - interior and exterior.
You’ll also probably have better luck posting this in the classifieds Cars for Sale section (if you haven’t done that already).
You’ll also probably have better luck posting this in the classifieds Cars for Sale section (if you haven’t done that already).
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Re: 1985 Trans AM w T-Tops & 5-Speed Manual
Were there ever any pictures of the actual car ? I don't seem to see them. It's like trying to sell a house and you post a picture of a rake in your garage.
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Agent13 (02-18-2023)
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Re: 1985 Trans AM w T-Tops & 5-Speed Manual
It’s the AutoZone Limited Lifetime Warranty
I only paid for the Radiator Cap @ $8.49 +10.250% LA County Sales Tax = $9.36
I’ll edit the caption to reflect $0.00 for the Radiator.
I only paid for the Radiator Cap @ $8.49 +10.250% LA County Sales Tax = $9.36
I’ll edit the caption to reflect $0.00 for the Radiator.
Last edited by SixSeriesCSi; 03-23-2023 at 12:47 AM. Reason: Grammar
#16
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Re: 1985 Trans AM w T-Tops & 5-Speed Manual
I would normally think you're just trolling us. But you're a senior member. So I don't really know what to think.
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knightfire (05-17-2024)
#17
Re: 1985 Trans AM w T-Tops & 5-Speed Manual
Well, speaking of the AutoZone Limited Lifetime Warranty
I returned a replacement Water Pump from my retired, 1990 Trans AM for $31.99 in credit towards my purchase and I paid the difference.
Heavy Duty Water Pump $33.08
I returned a replacement Water Pump from my retired, 1990 Trans AM for $31.99 in credit towards my purchase and I paid the difference.
Heavy Duty Water Pump $33.08
Last edited by SixSeriesCSi; 03-02-2023 at 11:37 PM. Reason: Grammar
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Re: 1985 Trans AM w T-Tops & 5-Speed Manual
More cost-savings via the AutoZone Limited Lifetime Warranty
The Coolant Temperature Sensor was no-charge and the Thermostat was covered with my AutoZone Rewards. The EGR Valve was removed (post #18) so the TV Switch will be blocked-off with an Aluminum Plug. A 160F or 71C Thermostat was selected from Moto-Rad which is the same Brand as the Radiator Cap (post #11).
Temperature Coolant Sensor $0.00, Thermostat $0.00, Thermostat Housing & Gasket $16.53, Thermostat Gasket Sealer $2.19, Thermal Vacuum Switch Plug $4.54 and Thermostat Housing Bolts $4.83 (not pictured).
The Coolant Temperature Sensor was no-charge and the Thermostat was covered with my AutoZone Rewards. The EGR Valve was removed (post #18) so the TV Switch will be blocked-off with an Aluminum Plug. A 160F or 71C Thermostat was selected from Moto-Rad which is the same Brand as the Radiator Cap (post #11).
Temperature Coolant Sensor $0.00, Thermostat $0.00, Thermostat Housing & Gasket $16.53, Thermostat Gasket Sealer $2.19, Thermal Vacuum Switch Plug $4.54 and Thermostat Housing Bolts $4.83 (not pictured).
Last edited by SixSeriesCSi; 03-07-2023 at 10:02 PM.
#22
Re: 1985 Trans AM w T-Tops & 5-Speed Manual
The price difference between an aluminum & cast iron Water Pump was only $1.00 but had to be special ordered, so the previous Water Pump (post #17) was returned.
Aluminum Heavy Duty Water Pump $1.11, Water Pump Bolts $10.40 & Lock Nuts $4.40 (both, not pictured).
Aluminum Heavy Duty Water Pump $1.11, Water Pump Bolts $10.40 & Lock Nuts $4.40 (both, not pictured).
Last edited by SixSeriesCSi; 08-30-2023 at 11:31 PM.
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Re: 1985 Trans AM w T-Tops & 5-Speed Manual
In the Coolant System overhaul I’ve saved a lot of money through the AutoZone Limited Lifetime Warranty
Therefore, I splurged on these solid billet 6061-T6 aluminum pieces from March Performance.
Alternator Bracket $80.47 & Bolts $10.81
Water Pump Pulley $97.01
Therefore, I splurged on these solid billet 6061-T6 aluminum pieces from March Performance.
Alternator Bracket $80.47 & Bolts $10.81
Water Pump Pulley $97.01
Last edited by SixSeriesCSi; 09-06-2024 at 10:01 AM. Reason: Added Bolts and pricing
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WildCard600 (03-23-2023)
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Car: 84 Trans Am T-TOP, 84 Trans Am Hard
Engine: 5.0 Liter HO, 305 H.O.
Transmission: T5, 700R4
Re: 1985 Trans AM w T-Tops & 5-Speed Manual
Ok, I will bite. I am coming over with cash in my hands.
#30
Re: 1985 Trans AM w T-Tops & 5-Speed Manual
Unfortunately, the project is at a bit of a standstill at the moment. My OCD derailed the Coolant System overhaul as I've spent too much time polishing the Water Pump.
Updates to follow, hopefully sooner than later...
Updates to follow, hopefully sooner than later...
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#35
Re: 1985 Trans AM w T-Tops & 5-Speed Manual
My previous Trans AM had dimpled Wheels but thanks to @Dyno Don this Trans AM will have non-dimpled Rear Wheels & Tires.
Wheels & Tires $100.00, Sandblasting $50.00, Polishing $90.00, Wheel Repair $35.00, Mounting & Balancing and Valve Stems $.$$, Lug Nuts $28.65 (not pictured).
Wheels & Tires $100.00, Sandblasting $50.00, Polishing $90.00, Wheel Repair $35.00, Mounting & Balancing and Valve Stems $.$$, Lug Nuts $28.65 (not pictured).
Last edited by SixSeriesCSi; 09-03-2023 at 10:28 PM.
#37
Re: 1985 Trans AM w T-Tops & 5-Speed Manual
Many Moons ago, I bought a set of USED Doug Thorley Tri-Y Headers (#375Y) and had a Thermal Ceramic Coating applied @Embee Performance.
Needed some Adapters, Gaskets, Hardware & Spark Plug Wires for the installation and @Team C Performance in Bellflower had them in-stock.
Header Adapters $38.57
Header Gaskets $30.86
Header Bolts $18.72
Spark Plug Wires $60.58
The best price I found for a shipped Intermediate Pipe was from AP Exhaust - XLERATOR X5500. Which is a nice 3” mandrel bent pipe made out of prime steel.
Intermediate Pipe $93.26
Displeased with the Exhaust Hanger from the Intermediate Pipe being cutoff and replaced with a generic Exhaust Hanger bolted & welded to a different location. Would rather have utilized the original design and location because now it’s crooked!
The Muffler was also a great price! Chassis specific since it’s a FLOWMASTER 80 - Series Street Muffler 42583 for single inlet & dual outlet.
Muffler $50.00 / Tailpipes $71.14
Labor & Misc. Parts was $900.00 and included the following:
The OEM dipstick was replaced.
Installation of Starter; I choose an updated LT1 design (post #38) which required a NEW positive Battery Cable & Battery Terminal Adapter to be fitted and routed. Unfortunately, this was very poorly done and I’ll need to redo.
Installation required a NEW Clutch Cylinder due to an issue that arose from its proximity to the header (post #39).
The Y-Pipe looks like some generic piece from overseas.
Needed some Adapters, Gaskets, Hardware & Spark Plug Wires for the installation and @Team C Performance in Bellflower had them in-stock.
Header Adapters $38.57
Header Gaskets $30.86
Header Bolts $18.72
Spark Plug Wires $60.58
The best price I found for a shipped Intermediate Pipe was from AP Exhaust - XLERATOR X5500. Which is a nice 3” mandrel bent pipe made out of prime steel.
Intermediate Pipe $93.26
Displeased with the Exhaust Hanger from the Intermediate Pipe being cutoff and replaced with a generic Exhaust Hanger bolted & welded to a different location. Would rather have utilized the original design and location because now it’s crooked!
The Muffler was also a great price! Chassis specific since it’s a FLOWMASTER 80 - Series Street Muffler 42583 for single inlet & dual outlet.
Muffler $50.00 / Tailpipes $71.14
Labor & Misc. Parts was $900.00 and included the following:
The OEM dipstick was replaced.
Installation of Starter; I choose an updated LT1 design (post #38) which required a NEW positive Battery Cable & Battery Terminal Adapter to be fitted and routed. Unfortunately, this was very poorly done and I’ll need to redo.
Installation required a NEW Clutch Cylinder due to an issue that arose from its proximity to the header (post #39).
The Y-Pipe looks like some generic piece from overseas.
Last edited by SixSeriesCSi; 09-06-2024 at 10:03 AM.
#38
Re: 1985 Trans AM w T-Tops & 5-Speed Manual
Kudos to the AutoZone Limited Lifetime Warranty
I returned a replacement Starter from my inactive, 1989 Firebird Formula 350 for $96.99 in credit towards my purchase and I paid the difference.
& $1.28 in AutoZone Rewards for the Design Engineering, Inc. Versa-Shield in an attempt to preserve the Starter from any heat not contained by the Thermal Ceramic Coating.
Starter $83.22 & Heat Shield $27.37 (not pictured).
I returned a replacement Starter from my inactive, 1989 Firebird Formula 350 for $96.99 in credit towards my purchase and I paid the difference.
& $1.28 in AutoZone Rewards for the Design Engineering, Inc. Versa-Shield in an attempt to preserve the Starter from any heat not contained by the Thermal Ceramic Coating.
Starter $83.22 & Heat Shield $27.37 (not pictured).
Last edited by SixSeriesCSi; 09-08-2023 at 10:24 PM.
#39
Re: 1985 Trans AM w T-Tops & 5-Speed Manual
The installation of the Doug Thorley Tri-Y Headers (# 375Y) encountered a major hurdle due to the Clutch Cylinder coming into contact with the Header on the Driver’s Side. The issue was two-fold as the original Clutch Cylinder was made of plastic. Therefore, an aftermarket design in aluminum was selected. The original Clutch Cylinder Shield could not be reused. So, some Reflect-A-GOLD high-temperature heat reflective wrap was used to minimize the heat transfer. The header primary tube also required a small dent to avoid direct contact.
Clutch Cylinder $44.09
Clutch Cylinder $44.09
#40
Re: 1985 Trans AM w T-Tops & 5-Speed Manual
The Power Steering System overhaul was complicated by some incorrect product descriptions & part numbers on Amazon and numerous belt exchanges @AutoZone due to sizing.
Power Steering Pump $39.68, Power Steering Pump Bracket $0.00. Not pictured: Power Steering Pump Pulley $0.00, Power Steering Pressure Line $24.24, Power Steering Reservoir Cap $X.XX, Power Steering Return Line $X.XX
Power Steering Pump $39.68, Power Steering Pump Bracket $0.00. Not pictured: Power Steering Pump Pulley $0.00, Power Steering Pressure Line $24.24, Power Steering Reservoir Cap $X.XX, Power Steering Return Line $X.XX
Last edited by SixSeriesCSi; 08-26-2024 at 01:23 PM. Reason: Pricing
#45
Re: 1985 Trans AM w T-Tops & 5-Speed Manual
The original Hood decal had faded and it was cheaper to buy another Hood with an aftermarket decal then replace the decal.
Hood $100.00 via OfferUp
Bellflower, CA
Hood $100.00 via OfferUp
Bellflower, CA
Last edited by SixSeriesCSi; 06-09-2024 at 10:19 PM.
#48
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Re: 1985 Trans AM w T-Tops & 5-Speed Manual
Did we ever find out if this was a build post or a car for sale post?
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