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About me and my passion for cars
TA's have always been my kind of ride, and I remember first seeing the 3rd Gen F-body and went Oh Yea! So after researching them and hearing about Pontiac stepping up the engine, drive train, I opted to wait until mid 1983 when those were introduced.
I am the Original & Only owner and had the car brought in through the local Pontiac dealer. I just could not find a TA with the option package I was looking for, other than to order it, and that is what I did. The TA is a late 83 with the better setup, including; L69 305 HO, T-Tops, Functional Cowl Hood induction, 5-speed, Posi rear-end, A/C, power windows, and the deluxe interior package.
The TA was my fair weather driver, and was retired under the car cover in the garage in 1994, due to the family expanding. In 2009 I got serious on mods and restoration, and bringing the car back to life with the goal of keeping the integrity of the era, but with some additional HP and nice Bling under the hood, and the reliability of being able to drive it cross country with no worries. The mods and restoration include; HyperTek Chip, Edelbrock Ceramic coated headers, Edelbrock Endurashine Intake, Valve covers, MSD wires, and a MagnFlow 3” system, Red silicone heater hose, K&M filtration, Restoration includes; new power window motors and switches, power steering box (hi-speed) and hoses, heater core, speedo cable and gears and more. The TA is reliable, sounds great, and is a scream to cruise in.
My first car
A 1969 Dodge 1/2 ton Short Box Pickup, My self and a couple of motor-heads built the 318, added headers and duals, a tranny shift kit, air shocks, tires and wheels, It came with adjustable buckets with a fold-up center storage console that doubled as a middle seat, great interior for the day, I also put in an 8-track and speaks...talk about a Fun high school ride!
Car I wish I still had
1974 Trans Am 455 Hurst 4speed
My dream car
To many in my head!
Car clubs I’m in
CC, PNFC, TGO, OOG
Favorites
- Type of racing: Baha
- Driving song: The Blessed Hell Ride, Black Label Society
- Car movie: Used Cars, (Original) Gone In 60 Seconds
- Car magazine: High Performance Pontiac
— Profile last updated: Nov 7, 2010
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American Muscle Car Club
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An active group for people who own and love American Muscle.
Missouri, United States
BADASS TOYS FOR GIRLS AND BOYS
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THIS IS A GROUP FOR EVERYONE,TALK CARS,MAKE NEW FRIENDS,AND JUST CHAT ABOUT ANYTHING CAR RELATED,THIS IS A GROUP FOR ALL CAR PEOPLE,WELCOME,ALL,THANKS,ASSMAN-ED
Illinois, United States
Cool Ride of the Week alumni
Enthusiast
This group is exclusive to Cool Ride of the Week alumni. Our goal is to promote Motortopia and make the Motortopia experience great for all members. We hope to expand on this soon! I really need member input and ideas. Jerry
California, United States
CRUIZERS FOR THE CROSS
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THIS GROUP IS FOR CAR LOVERS THAT LOVE JESUS AND BELIEVE HE DIED ON THE CROSS FOR US .
Arizona, United States
DETAILING ENTHUSIASTS
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Talk about products & methods of detailing your ride. What to use and what not to use, tricks of the trade and your personal expert opinions. Whether your a pro or novice.
New Jersey, United States
Don't Challenge UNDERDOGS!
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Too many times, especially when there's a prize at stake, members try for "The Easy Win" by challenging cars that just aren't comparable to their own. For instance, a Mustang GT against a Honda Civic 4-door. That challenge is what made me want to start this group. Sure, the Mustang can out do the...
Pennsylvania, United States
FirebirdNation.com
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FirebirdNation.com is dedicated to the Pontiac Firebird and Chevy Camaro. Come join FirebirdNation.com today! Firebird Nation Car Club is a national club with regional chapters. There are national and local events and activities.
Nevada, United States
Fueltopia
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A place for real car fans to show off project builds. Feel free to sign-up and create a profile. Add your car club to our groups section www.fueltopia.co.uk
Gauteng, South Africa
Inland Northwest F-Bodys
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we love our F-Bodys in the inland northwest
Washington, United States
MODIFIED TUNERS
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This group is for people who have a import and or tuner and have modified it even to the smallest extent whether thats just rims and tires to complete modifications such as body kits and engine tune modifications. So basically if you have modified your car in anyway come and join our group!
New Jersey, United States
Official Motortopia Group -...
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Join this group and let us know what you think about the site. Share your ideas and ask any questions in the forums.
Nebraska, United States
Original Owners Group 
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This group is for anyone who has bought a new car and still owns it. Also included are family vehicles passed down or inherited as long as the original buyer was family. If you had bought a new vehicle and somehow lost it, but then got it back we want to hear your story! The older the better,...
Oregon, United States
People Against Front Plates
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This is for those who believe that the Government has ruined many a car by mandating front plates in some states. Honestly do they do any good? If your going down the Interstate you think the 5-0 is going to read your front plate? This group is for fun. talk about what you like automotive...
Nebraska, United States
Pontiac Trans Am Group
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This group is for ALL owners of the Pontiac Trans Am, from 1969-2002
New Jersey, United States
The Bandit Run
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Save this URL into your Favorites: " www.TheBanditRun.com " Call or email anytime 402.465.5756 or banditrun@restoreamusclecar.com This years stops are as follows: Lincoln, NE July 13th Valentine, NE July 14th Rapid City, SD July 15th & 16th Laramie, WY July 17th Golden, CO July 18th & 19th...
Nebraska, United States
Business Groups
Phoenix Specialty Coatings
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PHOENIX SPECIALTY COATINGS Where Your Parts Are Reborn Professional powder coating geared specifically to the automotive / motorcycle enthusiast and pro builder. I'm a custom one-off and Mopar parts restoration specialist. PSC's Business Group was the first powder coating shop to appear...
Tennessee, United States
Strong Keepsake Images
Business
To all my Motortopia friends! WOW!! It's been a long time since I have been to Motortopia! Seems I have been spending a lot of time on Facebook these days. Check out my STRONG KEEPSAKE IMAGES Fan Page on Facebook Also be sure to check out my NEW IMPROVED website Looking for a GREAT CUSTOM...
Connecticut, United States
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Still Kicking It!
Mar 31, 2012
Filed under: 1983 Pontiac Trans Am (SilverShark~Original Owner)
Hello friends, it's been some time since I've been on and involved, lots of life changing events for me, but all is good now, I hope to get on and chat with my friends and scope...
Thanks to all of my friends!
Nov 5, 2010
Filed under: 1983 Pontiac Trans Am (SilverShark~Original Owner)
I just wanted to thank all of my friends here for the outstanding comments / compliments on the upholstery and headrest mods! I have yet to find anywhere that folks are telling...
GTA Headrests Facelift & Install
Oct 31, 2010
I had been searching for a set of 88 GTA seats, I wasn’t concerned about the condition or if the bolsters worked, 95% don’t, the only parts I was in quest of were the...
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