RE: IML: 80-83 imperial question.

["Rob P" <fristpenny@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Where are you located?  The last thing I need is another one, but.... 
doesn't mean I wouldn't want a peek.  81-83 are basically indistinguishable. 
 There were some very minor trim differences (chrome around headlights, 
more detached pillows on the seats) and I believe the radio options changed, 
but otherwise everything should be the same.  I don't think you'd have to 
sell a clean trans am to get one.  They generally don't have the greatest 
resale value.  I have seen several for under $1000.  A nice one won't set 
you back more than $2,500- 3,000.

The main thing to look for is to see if it has been converted from efi.  If 
it hasn't how well does it run? If it has, was it a factory job or a 
backyard hack job? Be somewhat leery of any non-factory conversion, but I 
have had one for five years with a 360 4bbl and 727 trans and it has no 
issues with the conversion other than a LOUD fuel pump and a fuel gauge that 
reads full for half a tank and then drops twice as fast as it speeds toward 
empty.

Rob

> From: henry ford <fordsfairlane@xxxxxxxxx>
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> Subject: IML: 80-83 imperial question.
> Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2005 13:49:18 -0800 (PST)
>
> I was riding with my wife while we went to family and friends this easter, 
> and ( thanks to the welth of info from the IML web site) I was able to spot 
> 2 80's imperials sitting at a local used car lot, one car was sort of a 
> gold color, and the other was blue. both needed a paint job, but other than 
> that I dont know much about the cars, the car lot was closed , \
>
> the reason im posting this is to let any member who maybe looking for one, 
> to email me and I will help them buy the cars. I cant aford to buy them , 
> and yes I already tried begging my wife to let me sell my near mint 86 
> trans-am. or atleast trade it for the imperials , but she wouldnt let me.
>
> both cars look about the same, but Im not sure what year they are just yet, 
> will ask the car lot when they reopen .
>
> my question is how can one tell what year they are just by looking ? what 
> to look for?
>
>
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