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1990 Beretta GTZ H/O - Tom's Garnet GTZ
Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 5:16 am
by tvc3-gtz
Here is the 3rd Beretta I have owned, this one I am keeping, period! It is currently back under the knife for a 3rd major repair, I will keep you updated. As of now I'm making this thread my go to thread for my GTZ project as it progresses forward. I have huge plans for this car. It was originally purchased from its 2nd owner, who has purchased it from someone who kept it in a garage the first 15 years of its life. The second owner wasn't as nice to it, but luckily he wasn't beating on it either. I saw this car and instantly had to have it, since my old tired 90' Indy was on its way out.
I plan on a w40 to w41 conversion, a full engine detail/custom paint once the desired components are on. I do plan on:
- custom burnt chip
- new exhaust (going to need soon)
- w41 components (cams and the like)
- ceramic coated headers
- better oil cooler (old one looks bad)
- new floor mats (sad I know I don't have them)
- new stereo receiver (speakers are already bought, just need to sort one wiring issue)
- new clutch, old one is soft, especially in 1st gear
I will now let you see the pictures I promised you for almost a month now (lol sorry for the wait).. They were taken last week. Well, here she is:

Re: 1990 Beretta GTZ H/O - Tom's Garnet GTZ
Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 6:50 am
by weba
Seems to be in better than average condition

Re: 1990 Beretta GTZ H/O - Tom's Garnet GTZ
Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 9:27 am
by xIx ANTI xIx
Looks really in good condition. I like the fact that the original GTZ rims in red are on that car ...
Re: 1990 Beretta GTZ H/O - Tom's Garnet GTZ
Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 2:39 pm
by 2.2H8TA
Car looks REALLY GOOD! Whats up with that strut tower bar? It looks different. I like the fact you still have the factory radio with no tape deck, and no power windows. Oddly optioned car?

Re: 1990 Beretta GTZ H/O - Tom's Garnet GTZ
Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 2:50 pm
by tvc3-gtz
I believe when the 1st owner purchased the car new, he had a bunch of stuff put into it including that strut bar. It seems normal to me outside of that
Re: 1990 Beretta GTZ H/O - Tom's Garnet GTZ
Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 3:00 pm
by 3X00-Modified
The factory GM bar used on Cavi's that fits our's would hit his firewall protectors So that may be a custom bar made to clear that.
Re: 1990 Beretta GTZ H/O - Tom's Garnet GTZ
Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 11:00 pm
by DOHC_tuner
Car looks freakn sweet! Boost it!
Re: 1990 Beretta GTZ H/O - Tom's Garnet GTZ
Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 2:39 am
by tvc3-gtz

boost it?
Re: 1990 Beretta GTZ H/O - Tom's Garnet GTZ
Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 1:46 pm
by Money pit Beretta
That is a one of a kind STB for sure. The car is almost mint, less a few paint chips.
Re: 1990 Beretta GTZ H/O - Tom's Garnet GTZ
Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 6:29 pm
by tvc3-gtz
thnx

i appreciate the comments
Re: 1990 Beretta GTZ H/O - Tom's Garnet GTZ
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2012 12:58 pm
by Money pit Beretta
That is my favorite color for a GTZ. Quasar comes in at #2, but it's close.
Re: 1990 Beretta GTZ H/O - Tom's Garnet GTZ
Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 1:50 pm
by tvc3-gtz
derppity derpinstein
Re: 1990 Beretta GTZ H/O - Tom's Garnet GTZ
Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 1:53 pm
by 3X00-Modified
REBUILD WHAT YOU HAVE FOR THE 100th TIME. You haven't even taken it apart yet to see whats salvageable... Either do that or look on car-part for an engine and have it shipped to you.
Re: 1990 Beretta GTZ H/O - Tom's Garnet GTZ
Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 2:07 pm
by tvc3-gtz
3X00-Modified wrote:REBUILD WHAT YOU HAVE FOR THE 100th TIME. You haven't even taken it apart yet to see whats salvageable... Either do that or look on car-part for an engine and have it shipped to you.
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Re: 1990 Beretta GTZ H/O - Tom's Garnet GTZ
Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2013 1:10 am
by Travelor
Things to do:
Have head pressure tested, no cracks? Cryo treat that mofo. As well as the valves and cams since its usually a flat price. Then?
STOP STEALING MY CAR! SERIOUSLY!!! Yours is only the 4th Manual window GTZ I've ever seen, and the only other Garnet one!