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Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/GTA/Formula (1980) — Honey Hush

Sanding, sanding and more sanding

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I’m no bodywork expert so it took me awhile.  

 Here is a lesson for you boys and girls.  Don’t use your car as a storage shelf.  

Perfecting body gaps - 1980 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/GTA/Formula
Perfecting body gaps
1980 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/GTA/Formula - Sanding, sanding and more sanding - Image 2
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Hood was garbage. 20 hours later. - 1980 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/GTA/Formula
Hood was garbage. 20 hours later.
The trunk lid was as bad as the hood - 1980 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/GTA/Formula
The trunk lid was as bad as the hood

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