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Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 01-24-2025, 11:52 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 46,557
Posted By 78Macho
Starting, patriotic

Paint and bodywork are officially off and running. Weather has been really cold in KC. I bit the bullet this week and forced myself into the garage. Sandpaper loaded and the paint dust is flying.
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Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 09-30-2024, 09:28 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 46,557
Posted By 78Macho
It's alive!

Well, good news and bad news...

Joe had the car running! That is a huge win, hands down, I am stoked!!!

Unfortunately, the punch list grew much larger.
1. Heater core is shot and leaking...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 08-24-2024, 08:08 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 46,557
Posted By 78Macho
Blue car out of the garage...

Coming up on the 5th anniversary purchasing the blue car in October, 2019. This is the first time it has been out of the garage since then.

I have quite a few items started, but not finished. Joe...
Forum: 69-77 Grand Prix TECH 05-19-2024, 02:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,728
Posted By 78Macho
Rdubu-congratulations on your sale! Stunning car...

Rdubu-congratulations on your sale! Stunning car and a selling price to match perfectly!

Grant, thanks for the results!
Forum: 67-92 Firebirds & Trans Ams FOR SALE 05-07-2024, 10:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,485
Posted By 78Macho
1978 Formula, W72, 4 speed, stripper, black/black

Not my car; only posting because of how unique and rare it is.

Seems like if dealer would invest in a PHS, car might be more inviting:
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Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 11-05-2023, 05:56 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 46,557
Posted By 78Macho
November update

Anniversary of purchasing the car was last month, 4 years ago and counting.

First, thanks for your input on my restoration. Given the fact the car wasn't complete, as it was 100% advertised as, I...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 06-03-2023, 11:39 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 46,557
Posted By 78Macho
June progress

Joe is continuing to collect and assemble the vacuum and emissions for the engine. The lates "needle in a haystack" is the EFE, heat riser valve for the driver side exhaust manifold. There IS a...
Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts WANTED 05-17-2023, 09:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 881
Posted By 78Macho
Score! I bought two and am keeping the best....

Score!

I bought two and am keeping the best. Listing the other one for sale!
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 01-28-2023, 03:13 PM
Replies: 473
Views: 156,566
Posted By 78Macho
Congratulations! It looks perfect, can't wait to...

Congratulations! It looks perfect, can't wait to see this car in person!
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 12-17-2022, 09:08 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 46,557
Posted By 78Macho
Engine update

Parts are coming in and the block is back from the machine shop! I am excited that the assembly process will be taking place soon.

This is the new stroker crank from Jim Butler Performance and a...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 12-10-2022, 03:24 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 46,557
Posted By 78Macho
Engine rebuild progress

I swore after restoring the '78 Macho that I would NEVER buy another project car that was in pieces that someone else had taken apart. Well, you know what they say about never saying NEVER! This...
Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts WANTED 05-07-2021, 04:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,264
Posted By 78Macho
Score!

Paul K-

Thank you very much for your quick response and helping me on my project! Look forward to getting the last piece for my engine next week!

You ROCK!!!

Jim
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 11-22-2020, 03:10 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 46,557
Posted By 78Macho
Feel like I won the lottery!

I like a paper trail and provenance for a car. This project car had a faint story that didn't tell much. I was able to reach out to the previous long term owner who had the car stored in his barn...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 02-08-2020, 04:48 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 46,557
Posted By 78Macho
A huge thanks to TAKerry! He has...

A huge thanks to TAKerry!

He has generously volunteered his time to get the original rear end from the LTO, get it secured to a pallet and ready for an ltl carrier to deliver it to me in MO!
...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 12-22-2019, 06:34 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 46,557
Posted By 78Macho
Quick update. Thanks for all the feedback on...

Quick update. Thanks for all the feedback on removing undercoating.... I had intended on trying to soften the undercoating with some WD40 first and then try some scraping. My luck, the WD40 decided...
Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts WANTED 10-15-2019, 08:44 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 870
Posted By 78Macho
2nd Gen 4 speed console manual windows

I have a new project car. I am looking for an OEM 4 speed console without power windows. Premium paid for light blue! All colors considered. Prefer good to excellent condition.

Thanks!
Jim...
Forum: Pontiac - Boost 12-24-2013, 06:48 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 12,380
Posted By 78Macho
H-O Turbo Force update

It wasn't long after Joe had the engine running in the car that it was time to take it for a drive. Keep in mind, he started with an engine that had nothing attached or installed and a bunch of boxes...
Forum: Pontiac - Boost 10-18-2013, 04:35 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 12,380
Posted By 78Macho
Alive again after 20 years....

It is official, Turbo Macho Trans Am #202 is alive again after sitting dormant and dead for over 20 years!

Joe Hand started the car this afternoon, one click of the key and it fired right up! Joe...
Forum: Pontiac - Boost 09-18-2013, 10:13 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 12,380
Posted By 78Macho
Macho #202 update

I had #202 taken over to Joe Hands house a week ago Monday. He has started on plumbing the exhaust under the engine, out the turbo and into a pair of NOS converters. We'll get a local muffler shop...
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