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Old 02-28-2015, 03:43 PM
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Longshot question. I am about the restore a 74 Trans Am real 445 SD car, I have a complete newly rebuilt Y8 code SD engine but the VIN number does not match my car, if any possible I would like to reunite the original block to this car. I have a real rebuilt SD engine/block to swap for the original block if the current owner would like or possibly buy outright. If anyone knows where the # matching block is, the last 7 on my car's VIN# are, N160883. My car was last registered in Oklahoma in 1981. I am going to post this several places so "duplicate post" replies are unneeded. PM me if you have any info a finders fee will be paid if the original engine is located and a deal reached
here are a couple of pics of your car back around 85 or 86 probably.
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Old 03-03-2015, 09:23 PM
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Just saw this white 73 on ebay. 10000 miles Since new.
florida trans ams are selling it.http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...380265&alt=web

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Old 03-03-2015, 09:55 PM
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Just saw this white 73 on ebay. 10000 miles Since new.
florida trans ams are selling it.http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...380265&alt=web
Like many original dry clean cars people end up cleaning them up thinking there doing the car justice but in reality start blow it for the next guy. Cool car for sure but like many needs some tlc. Cheers to the new owner!

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Old 03-03-2015, 11:11 PM
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Just saw this white 73 on ebay. 10000 miles Since new.
florida trans ams are selling it.http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...380265&alt=web
Must be the third or fourth time this one has been listed on eBay.
Nice car for sure, but looks like someone spilled a gallon of ArmorAll under the hood!
Wonder why a TA with that low of miles has a tin valance panel instead of plastic? Maybe dealership swapped out an already broken part?

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Old 03-04-2015, 08:13 AM
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The vast majority of the polyethylene valances shattered while the car was still on the delivery truck from the factory. The flexing while driving up and down the steep ramps stretched them beyond their limits and cracked them at the mounting holes.

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The vast majority of the polyethylene valances shattered while the car was still on the delivery truck from the factory. The flexing while driving up and down the steep ramps stretched them beyond their limits and cracked them at the mounting holes.
Probably the case. I've talked with a couple '73 original owner guys who describe exactly that scenario. Some others didn't even know that their Firebird's did or should have a PE panel.

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Old 03-04-2015, 08:19 PM
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Probably the case. I've talked with a couple '73 original owner guys who describe exactly that scenario. Some others didn't even know that their Firebird's did or should have a PE panel.
I believe it was all about the installation, torque and location of those fasteners. Ive seen many original cars that have high mileage and still run their original poly. They're far and few but examples are present even if its a low percentage.
It is true however over the counter replacement parts were all metal units. Thus the rarity of the Plastic original valance. Its like the holly grail on a car as is the Hairy Hose
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Might go check out this car over the weekend... Looks to be a plastic valence...




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Old 03-04-2015, 10:27 PM
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Might? Id take the day off from those weekend chores for sure. Let us know! Oh, your correct its a original valance for sure. Cheers

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Old 03-04-2015, 10:29 PM
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Nice car. You can see the mounting points on the poly valance are shattered above the turn signals as well as the upper "bar" on the passenger side. A very common occurrence.

The main problem with these valances was that the lower mounting points at the bottom of the valance that mate up to radiator support were approximately one inch off in location in the valance, forcing the assembly line guys to use their shoulders to shove the valance in place while the mounting bolts were installed. The plastic was under so much stress that the first good jounce the car experienced, fractured it at the mounting points.

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Another pic of the same car. Its a Formula 350 2bbl automatic with tuxedo interior.


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Old 03-05-2015, 07:48 AM
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I'd say there's some metal flake in that Brewster Green bird!

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Old 03-05-2015, 07:58 AM
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I'd love to have those rear bumper guards. From a distance they don't look too bad.

Maybe we'll see that one on Gas Monkey Garage

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Old 03-05-2015, 10:11 AM
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Another pic of the same car. Its a Formula 350 2bbl automatic with tuxedo interior.

Looks like a good parts car

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Old 03-05-2015, 09:47 PM
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That explains the top which would look pretty cool black over brewster

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Another pic of the same car. Its a Formula 350 2bbl automatic with tuxedo interior.


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Old 03-19-2015, 08:45 PM
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Anyone seen this one yet? thoughts?


http://www.kijiji.ca/v-voiture-colle...ationFlag=true

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Anyone seen this one yet? thoughts?


http://www.kijiji.ca/v-voiture-colle...ationFlag=true
Probably a clone.

Looks like a nice field car though...

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I remember seeing it for sale before on this same site years ago. don't recall the details.

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http://www.kijiji.ca/v-voiture-colle...ationFlag=true
I called on it a year ago when it was for sale. Y code car with supposedly a real SD though the owner would not check the block code for me. Based on the description the owner gave me and some different pictures he posted last time, I thought it was pricy for a Driver quality Y code car with an engine that I could not confirm was a SD. But maybe he made some improvements to the car since last year ? Can't hurt to call him.

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Here some more pictures of that car, it was for sale for 75k Cdn in 2010.
It's been for sale 5 or 6 times if not more since
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