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The Modification List

Exterior
Non-Functional RAM Air Hood Scoops ( were functional - but got sealed ! )
T-Tops completely re-built
Burnt Orange Metallic Paint
New Chrome plated Door handles 
Restored 16" Firebird Formula Wheels ( when sold )
 

Interior
Original Red interior removed and converted to Black
Replced Center console / Radio Pod / Manual Shift Bezel
All 4 Speakers were missong - OEM front speakers & Pioneer 2 way 6x9's installed.
Custom dyed 1989 Steering Wheel
140 Trans Am Speedo installed / Tachometer replaced    
Heater Core box removed / replaced
Recovered Headliner installed
Overhead Roof Console Instlaled
Factory Hatch Release system installed
Center Console Pad dyed Black
 

Engine 
1987 305 LB9 Engine
'Top End Rebuild' - New "Heads-up" gaskets & Valve Seals
1.6 Roller Tip Rockers  
Chrome Valve Covers
Factory Aluminum Intake, Polished Aluminum EGR Block Off
Holley Double pumper Carb 4 barrel Carburetor, 1" Square/Spread Adapter
FireWall Heater / AC Box replaced
 

Transmission
T5 5-Speed Trasmission
90-92 POSI Disk Rear End
3.73 Gearing   
 

Exhaust
Headman Headers. Matching Y-Pipe
No Cat,... "test" pipe installed 
Flowmaster Cat Back, duel Exit  
 

Suspension/Brakes 
Stock 'Performance Suspension'  Front & Rear Springs
Stock 'Performance Suspension'  Front & Rear Sway Bars
Front and Rear End Links Replaced
PBR Aluminum Rear Calipers
Steering Box Wonder bar blasted, then painted with the Steering System, 
 

Factory & Optional
Power Locks, Windows from the factory, ( most needed replacement/repair. )
Leather Shift Knob & Leather E-Brake Handle
Power Hatch Release
Complete gauge package ( Tachometer and Temp gauges were bad )
 

Back Ground
I bought this car in the early spring of 11' with a RUINED interior, pretty good body and great drive-train.  The price was "right" as it had a 312ci ( 305 border .30 over )a good T5 Tranny, a 90-92 POSI DISK Rear End with 3.73's, and many new engine parts ( Carb, Distrib, Alt, ect... ).  The T-Top Seals were hacked off and as a result the entire interior was ruined over time.  The cars electrical system was a total basket case and just about none of the electrical systems worked.  The drivers door didn't open and the hatch was locked with no key.  After putting a couple months into getting car back into shape ( new weather stripping, re-built T-Tops,  reinstalled heating system, reinstalled wiper system, Converted interior from Red to Black, ect... ) the engine "hydro-locked" due to a 1/2 assed installation of the "functional" ram Air. The Cam-shaft snapped, &a couple pistons got bent,..... So;  I pulled the blown motor & rebuilt a 1987 TPI engine to take it's place.  The hole that was cut into the hood for the air cleaner to pop thru was fiberglassed over to ensure it was sealed and a drop base air cleaner was installed to allow for clearance.  Along the way the engine bay was restored, The Tranny was partially rebuilt, a new clutch disk/ TO Bearing, hydraulics were used, and the missing Shifter "cup" was replaced.  This was 1 REALLY fun car to drive - I only wish that I had owned it longer....... It quickly sold that summer.

Here are a few pictures taken to show / remember what horrors that I had to overcome !  ( click for full sized. )   

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