My new 88 Gta
02-28-2013, 01:24 PM
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Car: 89 chevy camaro rs
Engine: 305
Transmission: 700r4
My new 88 Gta
Can't rly find info on my new ta it's an 88 Gta 305 tpi 5 speed t top original white. Fabric beach wood interior.read some where that the Gta emblems on the fenders are rare? Just gettin an idea if its worth restoring. Get pix soon.
02-28-2013, 03:03 PM
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Re: My new 88 Gta
What info are you looking for?
All GTA's had fender emblems from the factory...
As far as whether it's worth restoring, we'll need to wait for either more information or preferably photos.
All GTA's had fender emblems from the factory...
As far as whether it's worth restoring, we'll need to wait for either more information or preferably photos.
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at that fake air induction cowl on the sail panel
03-01-2013, 04:59 AM
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Car: 1988 GTA
Engine: LB9
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3.45
Re: My new 88 Gta
My vote is that it's a real GTA. Air pump seats, digital dash, and the gold bird emblems that were removed from the sail panel and relocated to the front fenders in order to make room for the rear brake air cooler inlets.
03-01-2013, 07:44 AM
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Car: 1987 T/A WS6 T-Tops/92 RS
Engine: LB9/3.1
Transmission: 700R4/700R4
Axle/Gears: 2.73/3.23
Re: My new 88 Gta
It does not look to be in all that bad of shape, but like said missing alot of GTA parts. First thing that needs to go is the side scoops
03-01-2013, 10:13 AM
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Car: 89 chevy camaro rs
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Re: My new 88 Gta
Pulled the fake scoops the day I got it. Lol
It runs great.
Any idea how many gta's had 305 5 speed?
It runs great.
Any idea how many gta's had 305 5 speed?
03-01-2013, 10:28 AM
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Car: 1989 Trans am GTA
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: t56 6 speed
Axle/Gears: 3.45
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Mine is a 305 five speed. Not as many as the 350 automatics, but there's still quite a few out there. Any idea on the axle gear ratio?
03-01-2013, 11:20 AM
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I can tell you that IF it is a GTA (which it appears it could be due to exterior and not interior) it is one of 809.. which mine is included in 89... welcome to the exclusive club
need the right hood too.. spoiler.. wheels..correct badging.. etc...
need the right hood too.. spoiler.. wheels..correct badging.. etc...
03-01-2013, 11:22 AM
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Re: My new 88 Gta
MK6 -- Transmission, 5-Speed Manual -- 366
source: http://gtasourcepage.com/89RPOFigures.html
gear ratio is same as your 89
GM3 -- Rear Axle Ratio (3.45) -- 809
03-01-2013, 11:25 AM
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You definitely should!
Make sure you check the sticker between the seats for those codes!
http://gtasourcepage.com/88RPOFigures.html
make sure it has Y84 on it.. that is the GTA package. then get to work!
I wouldnt call one of 809 semi rare.. it is very rare
Make sure you check the sticker between the seats for those codes!
http://gtasourcepage.com/88RPOFigures.html
make sure it has Y84 on it.. that is the GTA package. then get to work!
I wouldnt call one of 809 semi rare.. it is very rare
03-01-2013, 12:20 PM
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Car: 1987 T/A WS6 T-Tops/92 RS
Engine: LB9/3.1
Transmission: 700R4/700R4
Axle/Gears: 2.73/3.23
Re: My new 88 Gta
You definitely should!
Make sure you check the sticker between the seats for those codes!
http://gtasourcepage.com/88RPOFigures.html
make sure it has Y84 on it.. that is the GTA package. then get to work!
I wouldnt call one of 809 semi rare.. it is very rare
Make sure you check the sticker between the seats for those codes!
http://gtasourcepage.com/88RPOFigures.html
make sure it has Y84 on it.. that is the GTA package. then get to work!
I wouldnt call one of 809 semi rare.. it is very rare
I would say for the OP to do the car how he wants, but IMO close to stock or stock always looks the best
03-01-2013, 12:52 PM
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This is true, however don't confuse the OP with rare=more value, just means you will not see that many of them. We all love our 3rd gens, but they are not rare and valuable like some of the old Mopars and what not.
I would say for the OP to do the car how he wants, but IMO close to stock or stock always looks the best
I would say for the OP to do the car how he wants, but IMO close to stock or stock always looks the best
Agreed. rare for a 3rd gen doesn't currently = $$$$
but long term I believe it will. back in the 80's I knew a lot of people with Chevelles, novas, Cudas etc that may have been rare... than now are outrageous. in the 80's many of them were common about the same age then as ours are now... Knew a guy who had a 440 Cuda 6 pack in plum crazy color. poor college student.. it cost him about 4K... those are in six-figures now. not all but depends on rarity too.. he said it wasn't a hemi so it wasn't worth anything.. not the bad mamajama (read 5.7 vs 5.0 5 speed debates)
late 70s TAs were junk and gutless wonders to own 15 years ago... now some go for real money... (15K - 60Ks)
when guys my age retire.. mark my words.. they will be worth money.. they had decent performance, better looks and handling. the people will want that car they wanted in HS and they will have their homes paid off and have more cash. that's what happened to the late 70s models... IMHO
Those who don't learn from history are doomed to repeat it.
03-01-2013, 02:11 PM
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that is too bad
then hard to authenticate unless you find a build sheet in her or order PHS info...
then hard to authenticate unless you find a build sheet in her or order PHS info...
03-08-2013, 12:47 PM
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Car: 1988 GTA Trans AM
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: 5 speed
Re: My new 88 Gta
Well outta the 809 made, theres one more still around, I have one, 1988 GTA 5.0, 5 speed, T-Tops, 3.45 gears
03-08-2013, 01:23 PM
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Plus it doesn't have the heat extractors int the front fenders like trans am have.
03-08-2013, 07:54 PM
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Could be a formula with added ground effects.... Just noticed the hood
03-11-2013, 09:09 AM
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Car: 1988 GTA Trans AM
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Re: My new 88 Gta
White, black interior, cloth with the air seats. Has digital dash and AC
will post some pics later, shes still sleeping in the garage, been a long n cold winter here
will post some pics later, shes still sleeping in the garage, been a long n cold winter here
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