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Members Firebirds
04-23-2024, 10:59 AM
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Mecham MSE revival / refurbishment
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Re: Mecham MSE revival / refurbishment
Man that is ALOT of filler. But good work touching it up. Almost can't even tell
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Members Firebirds
04-17-2024, 11:40 PM
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Mecham MSE revival / refurbishment
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Re: Mecham MSE revival / refurbishment
I have a L69 305 from a 84 15th id tear down for you if you'd need. Was gonna post this earlier but I tought you had a set already. It's a good L69. Just the cars is a full resto. Fell in love with...
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Members Firebirds
04-14-2024, 09:29 PM
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Mecham MSE revival / refurbishment
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Re: Mecham MSE revival / refurbishment
Solid progress.
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Interior Parts for Sale
03-29-2024, 06:16 AM
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NOS 1987 20th Camaro Map Pocket
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NOS 1987 20th Camaro Map Pocket
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/1080x1920/432516416_830183748935738_7202739258666652787_n_41b77a28f5da0722da5def5320b8d6a518163741.jpg...
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Members Firebirds
03-19-2024, 07:41 PM
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Mecham MSE revival / refurbishment
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Posted By
t/aws61985
Re: Mecham MSE revival / refurbishment
If you contact koni they will rebuild the koni Reds for you to be the most correct. Pricey though. I have 2 sets of mse konis I have yet to send out
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Members Firebirds
03-19-2024, 07:38 PM
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Mecham MSE revival / refurbishment
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t/aws61985
Re: Mecham MSE revival / refurbishment
The konis are nice as you can get any ride quality you like with the turn of a knob. From super soft to harsh. I can go over train tracks in my lowered to the floor 86 TA at 40 MPH with the konis no...
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Tech / General Engine
03-19-2024, 07:30 PM
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Carbed Intake technology old vs new
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t/aws61985
Re: Carbed Intake technology old vs new
I 100% doubt that. The Holley EFI systems literally learn and adapt to how your car is running and can adjust just about everything by themselves. They will always be more efficient and spot on
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Tech / General Engine
03-19-2024, 01:55 AM
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Carbed Intake technology old vs new
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t/aws61985
Re: Carbed Intake technology old vs new
Honestly the real bottle neck is not using some form of Modern EFI like holley etc. Keep the old school look with modern tech. On any intake it will be a beyond improvement. Especially with all the...
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Tech / General Engine
03-18-2024, 03:05 AM
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Carbed Intake technology old vs new
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t/aws61985
Re: Carbed Intake technology old vs new
The best intake #s I have seen are from the Victor Jr intakes. I am running one on one of my foxbody mustangs. No numbers on that however. Don't have one on any of my thirdgens.
-R
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Members Firebirds
03-16-2024, 10:00 PM
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Mecham MSE revival / refurbishment
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1,848
Posted By
t/aws61985
Re: Mecham MSE revival / refurbishment
Those shocks are a huge mistake my friend. The MSE's came with konis. Id definitely invest in some koni yellows. Those will make the car handle horribly
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Members Firebirds
03-13-2024, 04:23 AM
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1984 Trans Am build thread - turbo LQ4 & 4L80E
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t/aws61985
Re: 1984 Trans Am build thread - turbo LQ4 & 4L80E
Any chance you could get me a set of those speaker mounts? I did the same with my 86 running 5.25in kickers in the dash and doors. I used MDF. These look alot better.
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Suspension and Chassis
03-13-2024, 04:19 AM
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Speedway Motors Tubular A Arms
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t/aws61985
Re: Speedway Motors Tubular A Arms
Id go with UMI. I want a set of these too as soon as they fix the weld issue
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Body
03-13-2024, 04:15 AM
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Looking for specific spoiler
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t/aws61985
Re: Looking for specific spoiler
VSE still sells them via the VSE owners page on FB as stated above. They actually still sell everything.
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Members Firebirds
02-26-2024, 06:44 PM
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Mecham MSE revival / refurbishment
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t/aws61985
Re: Mecham MSE revival / refurbishment
Incredible that it broke the cam like that
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Members Firebirds
02-22-2024, 08:15 PM
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Mecham MSE revival / refurbishment
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t/aws61985
Re: Mecham MSE revival / refurbishment
Came out great!
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History / Originality
02-15-2024, 04:43 PM
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Mecham Racing Digital Archive 82-86
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4,146
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t/aws61985
Re: Mecham Racing Digital Archive 82-86
Indeed
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Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
02-15-2024, 03:42 AM
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[Sold]
1LE Aluminum Driveshaft for sale
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362
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t/aws61985
Re: 1LE Aluminum Driveshaft for sale
Most accurate description of this sad state I have heard all week.
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DFI and ECM
02-14-2024, 03:48 AM
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This forum is lucky to have tunedperformance
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t/aws61985
Re: This forum is lucky to have tunedperformance
Solid dude. Really cares to see our cars back on the road. Not much help out there for the TPI cars
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History / Originality
02-12-2024, 04:16 AM
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Mecham Racing Digital Archive 82-86
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4,146
Posted By
t/aws61985
Re: Mecham Racing Digital Archive 82-86
www.mechamracingdigitalarchive.com
Enjoy all those who wander in
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Suspension and Chassis
02-09-2024, 02:54 PM
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Watch out for KYB Excel-G shocks
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t/aws61985
Re: Watch out for KYB Excel-G shocks
I wish. Have you seen lift prices, about 3-4 for each single. 8-10 for a double. Thats used.
Forum:
Firebirds for Sale
02-09-2024, 03:52 AM
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4
[TX]
1984 Texas Trans Am
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663
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t/aws61985
Re: 1984 Texas Trans Am
I understand. If I wasn't so packed on cars right now i'd be tempted to make a offer. Funny how this stuff works. I have seen 3 84 Recaros for sale this week. Yet nothing for months. They always seem...
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Suspension and Chassis
02-09-2024, 03:38 AM
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Watch out for KYB Excel-G shocks
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t/aws61985
Re: Watch out for KYB Excel-G shocks
Have spent so much money on these cars, kinda learned the hard way on how not to do this stuff. It was painful. Kinda like in Shawshank Redemption, "I wish I could go back, talk some sense into him"...
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History / Originality
02-08-2024, 03:24 PM
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1984 Pontiac Trans Am MSE Mecham Value?
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t/aws61985
Re: 1984 Pontiac Trans Am MSE Mecham Value?
Out of the 14 1984s I have in my archive. 4 are this color scheme. 1 of the 4 has the Macho 4.6. This color scheme and the red/sliver war paint seem to be the most common for 1984. Based on all data...
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History / Originality
02-08-2024, 03:17 PM
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1984 Pontiac Trans Am MSE Mecham Value?
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t/aws61985
Re: 1984 Pontiac Trans Am MSE Mecham Value?
Talked to him on Facebook. Realistically looking at 12-15k. Out of the dozen or so MSE cars I have owned. I have never paid more than 12k for one and that was my 84-#48. I also the know the last 2...
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Firebirds for Sale
02-06-2024, 02:50 PM
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4
[TX]
1984 Texas Trans Am
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663
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t/aws61985
Re: 1984 Texas Trans Am
Wish it was more OEM
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Firebirds for Sale
02-06-2024, 02:48 PM
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4
[TX]
1984 Texas Trans Am
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663
Posted By
t/aws61985
Re: 1984 Texas Trans Am
Incredible car
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Suspension and Chassis
02-06-2024, 02:44 PM
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13
Watch out for KYB Excel-G shocks
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2,651
Posted By
t/aws61985
Re: Watch out for KYB Excel-G shocks
The Basic KYB shocks of all types besides for the AGX series are not worth your time. Koni, Bilstein, and the AGX. The order. no substitute. Everything is just trash and that is the truth. You will...
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Exterior Parts Wanted
02-04-2024, 03:34 AM
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[NC]
Mecham spoiler
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219
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t/aws61985
Re: Mecham spoiler
I have several in IL. However they are not cheap
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Members Firebirds
02-04-2024, 03:32 AM
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Mecham MSE revival / refurbishment
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1,848
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t/aws61985
Re: Mecham MSE revival / refurbishment
PMed
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History / Originality
01-31-2024, 03:55 AM
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20 mile 1LE 5 speed iroc going to Barrett Jackson on 1-25.
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1,213
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t/aws61985
Re: 20 mile 1LE 5 speed iroc going to Barrett Jackson on 1-25.
If you are gonna spend that kinda cash on a 1LE. It better be a R7U.
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Firebirds for Sale
01-31-2024, 03:53 AM
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6
[FL]
1983 Pontiac Trans Am Daytona Pace Car 5 speed Hard Top - Restored
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t/aws61985
Re: 1983 Pontiac Trans Am Daytona Pace Car 5 speed Hard Top - Restored
You gave it away at 10k
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History / Originality
01-31-2024, 03:51 AM
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1986 Iroc with 26k miles goes for $24,750 at Barrett Jackson
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225
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t/aws61985
Re: 1986 Iroc with 26k miles goes for $24,750 at Barrett Jackson
I mean, a fool is born everyday.
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Members Firebirds
01-23-2024, 04:00 AM
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1982 Mecham Racing Trans Am #36
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t/aws61985
Re: 1982 Mecham Racing Trans Am #36
There's a sneak peak from my site. Which will be the largest collection of MSE info out here. There's the article proving the cam and gear swap with hp numbers and a picture of my buddies cam
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Members Firebirds
01-23-2024, 03:59 AM
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1982 Mecham Racing Trans Am #36
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Re: 1982 Mecham Racing Trans Am #36
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/613x559/help_1_ef074d9bd9f03413164c95b2e55b977d49408d9d.jpg...
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Members Firebirds
01-23-2024, 03:55 AM
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1982 Mecham Racing Trans Am #36
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t/aws61985
Re: 1982 Mecham Racing Trans Am #36
I have a website for the MSE/Macho/Magnum 80s cars I have been building for some time. But heres the short of it. They were not all the same. Not even close
In 1982, There were 5 levels
1. Stock...
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Exterior Parts for Sale
10-03-2023, 03:52 PM
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7
[IL]
MSE "Macho" Trans Am Rear Wing
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711
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t/aws61985
Re: MSE "Macho" Trans Am Rear Wing
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/20231003_052246_f846d9b200e94b886c480c702cccc35009c0549d.jpg
1st vs second design
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Exterior Parts for Sale
10-03-2023, 03:21 AM
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[IL]
MSE "Macho" Trans Am Rear Wing
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711
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t/aws61985
Re: MSE "Macho" Trans Am Rear Wing
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x935/20230623_055523_4d305065a30e20d74a2dcb66c7c6b128ec5d5c54.jpg
Notice how there is not much of a point? That's a second design wing....
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Exterior Parts for Sale
10-03-2023, 03:13 AM
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[IL]
MSE "Macho" Trans Am Rear Wing
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711
Posted By
t/aws61985
Re: MSE "Macho" Trans Am Rear Wing
82-mid 84. I'll send a picture of the 84-86 standard wing when I get home
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Exterior Parts for Sale
10-02-2023, 02:29 PM
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7
[IL]
MSE "Macho" Trans Am Rear Wing
Views:
711
Posted By
t/aws61985
Re: MSE "Macho" Trans Am Rear Wing
Late 84 they made the points curved down, and they made it lighter. Way lighter. Also in 85-86 they made a wrap around version but basically none survived
Forum:
Exterior Parts for Sale
10-02-2023, 07:14 AM
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7
[IL]
MSE "Macho" Trans Am Rear Wing
Views:
711
Posted By
t/aws61985
MSE "Macho" Trans Am Rear Wing
82-83 Mecham Racing Rear Wing. 80s Macho TA. 1st design. Very rare, and hard to get. Some damage to the tips as usually seen. Was going to use it to restore a 82 MSE. Car ended up being too far...
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Interior Parts for Sale
10-02-2023, 07:09 AM
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1
[IL]
Hurst Duel Gate shifter-Camaro
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533
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t/aws61985
Hurst Duel Gate shifter-Camaro
Hurst duel Shifter. $400. What you see is what I have. Located in IL
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/20230921_164005_51879a1dbe6f5bd926aa83defb41a8fde74719ac.jpg...
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Firebirds for Sale
09-30-2023, 04:58 AM
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7
[TX]
1986 Trans Am WS6 LB9 w/Recaro seats
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1,693
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t/aws61985
Re: 1986 Trans Am WS6 LB9 w/Recaro seats
Incredible car. 1986 was the best year for the 80s birds. I often wish I could go back and order one. So many possibilities. I often wonder why someone would go through all the work to order such a...
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Exterior Parts for Sale
09-30-2023, 04:52 AM
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11
SOLD!! Goodyear Eagle Gatorbacks 245/50ZR16 ($1600)
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913
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t/aws61985
Re: Goodyear Eagle Gatorbacks 245/50ZR16 ($1600)
Incredible
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Aftermarket Product Review
09-26-2023, 03:20 AM
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Window racer
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2,708
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t/aws61985
Re: Window racer
Need a better ground. Could be a ground loop situation or simply interference due to the magnetic field made by all the components used inside. I'd insulate all your speaker wires. A ton of work yet...
Forum:
Firebirds for Sale
09-22-2023, 03:22 AM
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10
[MN]
1984 15th anniversary Trans am for sale!
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8,326
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t/aws61985
Re: 1984 15th anniversary Trans am for sale!
full project. Posted in firebirds for sale area
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Firebirds for Sale
09-21-2023, 09:45 PM
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1
[IL]
1984 15th Trans Am
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887
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t/aws61985
1984 15th Trans Am
1984 15th Anniversary Trans Am. The car is a project car. Very solid car. My personal plan was to make a Mecham racing clone out of the car with a 5.3 LS. Started cleaning up the car then lost...
Forum:
Firebirds for Sale
09-21-2023, 09:34 PM
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10
[MN]
1984 15th anniversary Trans am for sale!
Views:
8,326
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t/aws61985
Re: 1984 15th anniversary Trans am for sale!
I have a 15th for sale in IL
Forum:
History / Originality
09-18-2023, 02:08 AM
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51
Mecham Racing Digital Archive 82-86
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4,146
Posted By
t/aws61985
Re: Mecham Racing Digital Archive 82-86
I was in close contact with the owner throughout the time it was listed. Lmk if you have any questions about the car. Im free to call and chat anytime
Forum:
Members Firebirds
09-03-2023, 03:32 AM
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1982 Mecham Racing Trans Am #36
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1,867
Posted By
t/aws61985
Re: 1982 Mecham Racing Trans Am #36
I sent you a pm with my contact info
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Members Firebirds
09-03-2023, 03:28 AM
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1982 Mecham Racing Trans Am #36
Views:
1,867
Posted By
t/aws61985
Re: 1982 Mecham Racing Trans Am #36
Those are absolutely incredible, Thank you. Happy to see that she has made it this long so close to how she came. Seems like I have changed more than the last owners lol. I will be sure to add the...
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