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Todd00000
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NOV 13, 10:08 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Raydar:
Everything.
The space frame itself is essentially the same as a GT or Formula. The body panels can even be swapped around between all of them.
Have fun!
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Thank you.
Can a Formula be converted to a GT that easy?
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Gall757
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NOV 13, 10:26 AM
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no
It can be done, but I wouldn't call it easy. If you want a GT, find a GT.
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Dennis LaGrua
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NOV 13, 10:41 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Gall757:
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It can be done, but I wouldn't call it easy. If you want a GT, find a GT. |
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X2. Its a big job and would require the removal and replacement of all panels w the GT stuff starting from the rear edge of the doors on back; Upper/lower quarter panels, facia, tail lights, quarter windows, air grills, deck lid etc.
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" THE BLACK PARALYZER" -87GT 3800SC Series III engine, custom ZZP /Frozen Boost Intercooler setup, 3.4" Pulley, Northstar TB, LS1 MAF, 3" Spintech/Hedman Exhaust, P-log Manifold, Autolite 104's, MSD wires, Custom CAI, 4T65eHD w. custom axles, Champion Radiator, S10 Brake Booster, HP Tuners VCM Suite.
"THE COLUSSUS"
87GT - ALL OUT 3.4L Turbocharged engine, Garrett Hybrid Turbo, MSD ign., modified TH125H
" ON THE LOOSE WITHOUT THE JUICE "
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Todd00000
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NOV 13, 11:47 AM
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Gall757
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NOV 13, 12:00 PM
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If it is a Texas car, the chances of rust problems are diminished.....but that listing has other problems. You would need lots of photos to understand what the car really is....for example: A base Fiero never had a 2.8....and interiors were never black. [This message has been edited by Gall757 (edited 11-13-2020).]
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Raydar
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NOV 13, 04:12 PM
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The VIN in that ad shows the car to be a base coupe. (8th digit "R" = a 2.5 4 cylinder.)
I didn't say that it was easy to convert a base car to a GT. I just said that the space frames were identical. Which they are. (FWIW, I added a fastback clip to my Formula. In my sig, below.)
The down side is that, no matter what it "looks like", the VIN is what the insurance company will call it, unless you have agreed value coverage.------------------
Raydar
88 Formula IMSA Fastback. 4.9, NVG T550
Praise the Lowered!
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Todd00000
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NOV 13, 07:02 PM
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I got more pictures, it's a base with I4 as mentioned at the start. I'll keep looking.
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