1988 Pontiac Trans Am Gta Build - Topic

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Dec 26 2014 10:06pm

Quote (ozzyarmy3 @ Dec 27 2014 12:52am)

Yep.. welcome to old car ownership.

Don't let it overheat too much, that 350 will split like a siv.

yea needless to say the car got IMMEDIATELY parked and now i will have a projec for me to work on tomorrow, hopefully i can get this overheating issue solved pretty soon, im putting the cosmetic issues on hold for a while and working on some mechanical stuff

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Dec 27 2014 01:37pm

good news everyone the TPI Bypass hose which i thought busted, did not. When i was working on the thermostat i had to take that hose off to get to one of the bolts on the goose neck and i had my father put the hose back on when i was done and the only thing wrong was the hose clamp wasnt tight enough, so the hose is good and i managed NOT to crack a head, its a good day.

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#43

Dec 27 2014 05:41pm

Quote (OldAndyAndTheSea @ Oct 12 2014 06:19pm)

Do you know what a "guide coat" is?

If you don't you should really use that technique next time.

I was going to post this earlier, but I didn't want to come off like a dick.

Whenever you block a car, to make it straight, especially with black....

Spray a light layer of flat (contrasting to the material you're sanding) spray paint.

It should look like someone sprinkled pepper all over your car.

Then when you block the guide coat will easily identify the areas that still need attention.

Otherwise, you'll just make lots of shiny dents.

Sweet project though!

Afraid of coming off like a dick?
I personally don't care of someone's a complete asshole to me if their advice saves me time or makes my end result better.
I'm just thankful that person took that time to share their knowledge with me

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#44

Dec 27 2014 05:47pm

Quote (chappy0691 @ Dec 27 2014 06:41pm)

I wish more people were like that.

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Dec 27 2014 07:46pm

Quote (chappy0691 @ Dec 27 2014 11:41pm)

Agreed idc if someone comes off as a dick if they give good advice

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#46

Dec 28 2014 04:04pm

just got done replacing some fuses on the GTA so all my lights work and am now currently looking up some interior parts for it such as; Digital Gauge Cluter and dash pad, alos looking for new head light assemblys. Does anyone know which years are interchangeable with the 1988 Pontiac Trans Am GTA?

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