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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 11:34 PM
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1989 LX 5.0 5 speed
78,600 original miles
Almost bone stock!
Leaks some oil, grinds into reverse and hums in 3rd and 4th, and has a bad exhaust leak. Interior was redone kinda half assed but looks good. Best thing, and the reason I bought it, is that there's NO rust on it, and the paint is next to brand new. Not sure if that's a period correct color because I'm pretty sure that's 99-04 GT Sonic Blue, but hey, I like it.

Sorry about the instagramed out front view, gf can't resist herself sometimes...




Plans: Use the Tremec TKO 600 and twin 50mm turbo setup from my sister's fiancee, build a 351w to my liking, then feed it Camaros and Chargers all day long!
Old Apr 29, 2013 | 11:41 PM
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Looks clean
Old Apr 30, 2013 | 05:06 AM
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If ya don't mind me asking , what was the price tag on that one?
Old Apr 30, 2013 | 08:07 AM
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Congrats, looks great.
Old Apr 30, 2013 | 08:58 AM
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nice find
Old Apr 30, 2013 | 10:11 AM
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let the fun begin!
Old May 2, 2013 | 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by dawson1112
If ya don't mind me asking , what was the price tag on that one?
I paid $4000 on the nose. That was before I struck a deal for the TKO 600 and twin 50mm turbo kit from my sisters fiance. For no rust and fresh paint, I felt it was fair.

Definitely getting another hood though...lol.
Old May 2, 2013 | 04:25 PM
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Great find! and good price too, I'd grab some new headlight. Will really give it a clean look and they are fairly cheap
Old May 2, 2013 | 04:27 PM
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I'd grab some new headlight. Will really give it a clean look and they are fairly cheap
scratch that, after further inspection it looks like you already have that covered
Old May 2, 2013 | 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by craig71springsport
Definitely getting another hood though...lol.
I kinda like that hood! Old school cool! So... If it's for sale, I may bite on it. I've got a few ideas to make it cooler!

Also... What's with the grinding into reverse? Mine does it too. Tranny shifts great, clutch is adjusted properly... What gives?



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