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#1
07-26-2013, 09:35 AM
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My 71 T/A Clone build
Hi guys!
So Im new to PY, but not to Pontiacs. I've been checking out this place for a while now and I like it here! Now, on to the car! Btw, its being cloned into a 73 SD455. Hence the 73 nose, rear bumper, engine bay parts, and seats. The car is a 71 Esprit that I picked up for a song (try 3 figures!... with all the parts!!!!) and has been a project I've been working on with my Dad for the past year or so. A tree branch fell on the roof and wrecked the T/A hood that was on it. Other then the minor tree damage, it was solid as could be, with the original floors, trunk, and 1 quarter still there. It had no engine, so I went out and got a 73 455 to mate to the ST10 4speed. The rear was junk, so a good Pontiac buddy of ours gave us a free posi rear which was like new! I then picked up a nice rust free T/A hood. The fenders that are on it now are the old ones which are full of bondo and rot, but I have a mint pair of rust free ones that will go on when the car is painted. I have a ton of pics, and will post most up here. Let me know what you think!                            
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#2
07-26-2013, 09:55 PM
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Cool project - welcome!
What are your paint color plans for it?
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#3
07-26-2013, 11:42 PM
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looks to me like it's already painted.
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07-27-2013, 01:02 PM
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Thanks! My plans are for it to be Cameo white with the blue bird!
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"Those poor souls have made the fatal mistake of surrounding us. Now we can fire in any direction" 1970 Trans Am RAIII 4 speed 1971 Trans Am 5.3 LM7 1977 Trans Am W72 Y82 1987 Grand National |
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07-29-2013, 12:57 PM
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I just picked up a set of 5 Honeycombs! They're nice JJ code 15x7's.
I'll get pics up asap!
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"Those poor souls have made the fatal mistake of surrounding us. Now we can fire in any direction" 1970 Trans Am RAIII 4 speed 1971 Trans Am 5.3 LM7 1977 Trans Am W72 Y82 1987 Grand National |
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#6
07-29-2013, 01:38 PM
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Cool!
 But, I don't think the code is 'JJ'? (believe that may be the internal rim code, not the wheel code) Honeycombs probably have HP or KP on them. (by the outside air valve, on Rally anyway?)
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#7
07-29-2013, 06:33 PM
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Your grills are '72. FWIW. Welcome none the less.
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1978 Black & Gold T/A [complete 70 Ram Air III (carb to pan) PQ and 12 bolt], fully loaded, deluxe, WS6, T-Top car - 1972 Formula 455HO Ram Air numbers matching Julep Green - 1971 T/A 455, 320 CFM Eheads, RP cam, Doug's headers, Fuel injection, TKX 5 Spd. 12 Bolt 3.73, 4 wheel disc. All A/C cars |
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#8
07-29-2013, 07:35 PM
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 I changed the nose to a 73 style including the grills. The 71 nose is hanging on my wall now.Im starting to work on the Honeycombs, and cant wait till they're on the car! I do love the Cragars that are on it now, but they'll find another car to go on.
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"Those poor souls have made the fatal mistake of surrounding us. Now we can fire in any direction" 1970 Trans Am RAIII 4 speed 1971 Trans Am 5.3 LM7 1977 Trans Am W72 Y82 1987 Grand National |
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#9
07-30-2013, 08:03 PM
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Here is a quick pic of the HCs. These are after a few hours cleaning them, and prepping for paint. The greenish looking one is already primed.
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"Those poor souls have made the fatal mistake of surrounding us. Now we can fire in any direction" 1970 Trans Am RAIII 4 speed 1971 Trans Am 5.3 LM7 1977 Trans Am W72 Y82 1987 Grand National |
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#10
08-01-2013, 12:29 PM
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So here they are painted, turns out I didnt have enough clear to do them. I figured I'd post a few pics without clear, as it might be a few days until I finish them.
Now its on to finding tires!  
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"Those poor souls have made the fatal mistake of surrounding us. Now we can fire in any direction" 1970 Trans Am RAIII 4 speed 1971 Trans Am 5.3 LM7 1977 Trans Am W72 Y82 1987 Grand National |
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06-09-2014, 12:19 PM
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So heres an update: The car was up and running, and completely street legal, but I cant leave well enough alone (you guys know this) so I started bodywork this week in preparation for real paint! Im leaning towards white with the blue stripe, but Im really liking Lucy blue. We'll have to see how well my bodywork skills are, if it comes out real straight then I'd love to paint it blue. Keep in mind this is just my Dad and I doing this, not a professional job, but that doesn't mean it cant look good!
Btw. I'm thinking of selling the 72 project I have, you can see the nose of it in the last pic. If you guys know of anyone who's looking for a real solid rolling shell let me know. Its just a plane jane Firebird, but I have some OK Trans Am fenders that I hung on it.        
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"Those poor souls have made the fatal mistake of surrounding us. Now we can fire in any direction" 1970 Trans Am RAIII 4 speed 1971 Trans Am 5.3 LM7 1977 Trans Am W72 Y82 1987 Grand National |
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#12
06-09-2014, 07:45 PM
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Coming along nicely!
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1978 Black & Gold T/A [complete 70 Ram Air III (carb to pan) PQ and 12 bolt], fully loaded, deluxe, WS6, T-Top car - 1972 Formula 455HO Ram Air numbers matching Julep Green - 1971 T/A 455, 320 CFM Eheads, RP cam, Doug's headers, Fuel injection, TKX 5 Spd. 12 Bolt 3.73, 4 wheel disc. All A/C cars |
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06-09-2014, 10:17 PM
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"Those poor souls have made the fatal mistake of surrounding us. Now we can fire in any direction" 1970 Trans Am RAIII 4 speed 1971 Trans Am 5.3 LM7 1977 Trans Am W72 Y82 1987 Grand National |
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#14
06-10-2014, 06:59 AM
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Keep blocking! Lucy blue was always sharper looking.....
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1978 Black & Gold T/A [complete 70 Ram Air III (carb to pan) PQ and 12 bolt], fully loaded, deluxe, WS6, T-Top car - 1972 Formula 455HO Ram Air numbers matching Julep Green - 1971 T/A 455, 320 CFM Eheads, RP cam, Doug's headers, Fuel injection, TKX 5 Spd. 12 Bolt 3.73, 4 wheel disc. All A/C cars |
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#15
06-10-2014, 07:43 AM
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Great project!
Are the Mickey Thompson Indy Profile tires still around? Let me know if you want to get rid of those.
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Some guys they just give up living And start dying little by little, piece by piece, Some guys come home from work and wash up, And go racin' in the street. Bruce Springsteen - Racing In The Street - 1978 |
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06-10-2014, 10:42 AM
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I've was blocking all day yesterday. Its a long process of filling, blocking, filling, blocking, then just when you thought you were done do it all over again! Quote:
You looking for a set for Super Fly?
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"Those poor souls have made the fatal mistake of surrounding us. Now we can fire in any direction" 1970 Trans Am RAIII 4 speed 1971 Trans Am 5.3 LM7 1977 Trans Am W72 Y82 1987 Grand National |
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06-10-2014, 10:51 AM
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Some guys they just give up living And start dying little by little, piece by piece, Some guys come home from work and wash up, And go racin' in the street. Bruce Springsteen - Racing In The Street - 1978 |
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06-10-2014, 10:57 AM
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As odd as it sounds, I actually liked the SS wheels on the Bird. When I first bought the car it was on four flats, and I had those laying around. I have my Dads torque thrusts off his Camaro on it now, and they look great. Im hoping to get some more work done today, and more pics.
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"Those poor souls have made the fatal mistake of surrounding us. Now we can fire in any direction" 1970 Trans Am RAIII 4 speed 1971 Trans Am 5.3 LM7 1977 Trans Am W72 Y82 1987 Grand National |
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06-14-2014, 07:57 PM
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I've been chipping away at it. Got the roof pretty straight, but still could use another round of blocking. Got the fenders done, and they look great. The deadline is 7/3/14 as its getting sprayed over the 4th of July weekend, and being picked up 7/7 or 7/8. Cant wait!
Here are some pics!    
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"Those poor souls have made the fatal mistake of surrounding us. Now we can fire in any direction" 1970 Trans Am RAIII 4 speed 1971 Trans Am 5.3 LM7 1977 Trans Am W72 Y82 1987 Grand National |
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#20
08-01-2014, 08:48 PM
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I posted this over on TAC, but I guess since I have a thread here I'll update it.
 The car now wears paint! PPG 2058 Cameo White. There are a whole lot of little pieces to these cars. We had my Dads Silverado packed with tons of boxes, spoilers, the nose, and trunk lid. It went in for sealer and high build on Saturday 7/26 and got blocked and sprayed on 7/27. I'd say that's a quick turn around! I'll have a ton of pictures and info coming up, but here are a few to get started.            
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"Those poor souls have made the fatal mistake of surrounding us. Now we can fire in any direction" 1970 Trans Am RAIII 4 speed 1971 Trans Am 5.3 LM7 1977 Trans Am W72 Y82 1987 Grand National |
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