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Old 04-22-2012 | 10:22 AM
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So I picked up another Trans Am today. This one is an '01 WS6. 149,000 miles, t-tops, 6 speed, black on black, Borlamouth exhaust, headers, etc. Snapped a few shots with my POS cell phone camera. As you can see, VERY dusty from sitting in a garage for the past 3 years. Seems like it's got a blown head gasket, spun bearing, etc. No big deal. The motor will be going to Blitz Performance in Kennett Square to get some work done. Should be drivable very soon!! Can't wait.

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And for reference, here is my other one:


Old 04-22-2012 | 10:23 AM
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sweet, good luck!
Old 04-22-2012 | 10:44 AM
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What are the plans for the new one? Nice pick up.
Old 04-22-2012 | 11:43 AM
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How much did you get it for?
Old 04-22-2012 | 11:45 AM
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Thank you fella's! I got a great deal on it since it was a friend of mine selling it.

Plans right now are still unsure. Debating cleaning it all up and making it into somewhat of a show piece, or racing it. Time will tell!
Old 04-22-2012 | 11:50 AM
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I vote race car.
Old 04-22-2012 | 11:53 AM
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Haha it would be a fun race car, that's for sure. But then I have to decide for auto-x or 1/4 mile, and I really love me some auto-x (I'm a former E36 M3 owner). I may also just use my 98 as my M-F daily driver in spring/summer/fall, then use the 01 as my weekend daily driver in spring/summer/fall.
Old 04-22-2012 | 01:04 PM
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His & hers cars now?
Old 04-22-2012 | 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by DaSkinnyGuy
His & hers cars now?
lol, her VW is manual (she hates auto) so it could be, but she tells me she's just excited to work on it with me.
Old 04-22-2012 | 02:02 PM
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Nice!
Old 04-23-2012 | 01:03 PM
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Thanks. I can't wait to get this thing on the road!
Old 04-23-2012 | 07:44 PM
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auto-x that b*tch!
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You're addicted lol nice find.
Old 04-24-2012 | 10:15 AM
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Addicted is an understatement :X It's bad. Stupid... stupid cars!
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It's a better addiction that other things though, like drugs lol.
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Nice - I used to live in Kennett about 10 years ago...graduated UHS. Need to get back to see some old friends. Good luck with the new ride.
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Two birds..nice!
Old 05-09-2012 | 01:29 PM
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Thanks all. I need some free time to work on the new one. It's "cleaner" now that I have had it sitting outside for a couple weeks. The rain definitely did a nice job cleaning off all that dust!
Old 05-11-2012 | 07:37 AM
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I'm jelly of 2 F-bodies on one property ;-)



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