I did, that's who.

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1982 Pontiac Firebird TRANS AM with an LG4 305 5.0 L V8. 130K KMs on the motor. Got it for a steal. Needs a safety but I should be getting that done in a couple days.

Things I'd like to get done ASAP:
- Safety test.
- Rear tail lights need new bulbs and potentially fuses.
- Speakers are shit, maybe need to buy a new tape deck because mine sounds awful. I actually could use some help in this area, as I have no idea what exactly is causing my sound quality to be so bad.
- Interior in general could use some fixes. The whole dashboard appears to be crooked. Some of the gauges, including oil temperature and voltage (as well as fuel, I suspect) need to be fixed.
- New transmission handle. I hate the one that's in there, and I'd like to get one of those cool looking ones with the button on the side.
- Centre console needs a cover. It's ripped off.

That is one ugly vehicle.

He had the chance to buy a car for track day bro.

Put new front tires on her today. I'll get some shots tomorrow.

Have to check the differential tomorrow cuz the rear end is making some funny noises. following that, bulbs are going to be changed and new tires will be put on the rear.

Put some louvers on the back window

Quote from: clum clum on October 19, 2016, 10:19:27 PM

Lol what a waste of money smh

did he even say how much he paid for it

i mean, car people are silly, but

The car upfront probably wasn't super expensive, but to my knowledge older car models are a trap -- you can buy defunct ones on the cheap but the cost of replacing their parts is astronomical because they aren't in production anymore.

I see so much possibility with that

Good luck my friend, you're gunna look fucking slick

Quote from: Verbatim on October 19, 2016, 10:32:46 PM

Quote from: clum clum on October 19, 2016, 10:19:27 PM

Lol what a waste of money smh

did he even say how much he paid for it

i mean, car people are silly, but

The car upfront probably wasn't super expensive, but to my knowledge older car models are a trap -- you can buy defunct ones on the cheap but the cost of replacing their parts is astronomical because they aren't in production anymore.

except this thing was in running order when i bought it, and that's why i bought it. in absolute necessities, i only paid $300 more after i bought the vehicle for tires. everything else was an optional purchase by me.

and gm parts are dirt cheap and easy to find, so. . .

not a waste of money at all.

Put some louvers on the back window

nah im not sold on louvers tbh

Quote from: Tyger on October 19, 2016, 09:41:39 PM

Literally why

- it's one of my favourite cars -- ever
- i got it for a good price
- needs very little work
- it seats 4 instead of 2
- i can drive it whenever i want
- my name is on the ownership

okay that makes sense then.

That car looks like I feel.

That car looks like I feel.

how do you feel

Quote from: DAS B00T x2 on October 20, 2016, 08:48:44 AM

LS swap it bro

let me get some miles on this motor and when it blows i'll drop a 5.7 in it.

the 305 thats in there is perfectly respectable.

Yeah bro, those tpi 305's are capable enough and have a huge cult following with lots of available resources and a big aftermarket. Easy to rebuild if you somehow grenade it too.

Quote from: Street Hawk on October 20, 2016, 09:29:51 AM

Quote from: DAS B00T x2 on October 20, 2016, 08:48:44 AM

LS swap it bro

let me get some miles on this motor and when it blows i'll drop a 5.7 in it.

the 305 thats in there is perfectly respectable.

Yeah bro, those tpi 305's are capable enough and have a huge cult following with lots of available resources and a big aftermarket. Easy to rebuild if you somehow grenade it too.

it's not tuned port. it has a carb so there's no chance.

im actually not 100% sure the motor is the stock 305 that came in 82 cuz the previous owner swapped the factory motor at 200k. im thinking its a buick motor but i have to double check.

either way im going to upgrade to the 5.7 sooner or later. thinking LT1 maybe.