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Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-18-2025, 08:55 AM
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Posted By Hesster1977
It seems the Pontiac 400 engines are sensitive to...

It seems the Pontiac 400 engines are sensitive to CC Pressure, and a good PCV system is a must. It only get's worse with Engine Mods and more HP. No pretty little Breather Caps will work either. I...
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-19-2025, 09:30 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,199
Posted By Hesster1977
Hmmmm... Looks like a mutated Solstice or Sky.

Hmmmm...
Looks like a mutated Solstice or Sky.
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-18-2025, 05:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,199
Posted By Hesster1977
Yeah Brother - there are some downright Haters...

Yeah Brother - there are some downright Haters out there. The Hell with them, as I know the car is a huge draw at car shows. Who cares if it is built off a Camaro, it still embodies a Pontiac Trans...
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-18-2025, 11:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,199
Posted By Hesster1977
Hit many a Car Show this year.

Hit many a Car Show this year.
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-09-2025, 09:20 AM
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Views: 286,500
Posted By Hesster1977
Last Monday Night Car Cruise/Show in Lapeer MI. ...

Last Monday Night Car Cruise/Show in Lapeer MI. Took the Bandit.
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-14-2025, 10:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,199
Posted By Hesster1977
First Fun Time Cruizers Car meet was Monday May...

First Fun Time Cruizers Car meet was Monday May 12 in Shelby MI. 374 in attendence. My recently completed TA Conversion took Best of Show.:)
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-04-2025, 07:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,199
Posted By Hesster1977
I've watched the TV series called "TransAm" and...

I've watched the TV series called "TransAm" and yep, they make them, or did at that time. They are the high end "Pro" built cars at $100K and up. Mine is a ZTA Kit from PMD in Pontiac MI, and it is...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-30-2025, 04:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,199
Posted By Hesster1977
Thank you Kindly for the positive comment! ...

Thank you Kindly for the positive comment!
There is the Lapeer weekly Monday Cruise and the 1st one is 5/6. I will show it for the first time there. Then at the Funtime Cruizers event every...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-30-2025, 12:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,199
Posted By Hesster1977
Update - warmed up and Bird is on the Hood...

Update - warmed up and Bird is on the Hood finally. Custom made by Da Vinci Wraps, and I had him redesign his template to turn the 'Birds Head so it was correctly looking towards the Driver. The...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-05-2025, 05:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,199
Posted By Hesster1977
Of course - but I don't care. I have the real...

Of course - but I don't care. I have the real deal also. The will look great at car shows side by side.
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-05-2025, 11:12 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,199
Posted By Hesster1977
Bandit Conversion

Been working on this Trans Am Bandit Conversion for the last year, nearly done.
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 10-25-2024, 09:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,976
Posted By Hesster1977
Will share some learnings as I install Stripes on...

Will share some learnings as I install Stripes on the Camaro T/A Conversion.

The Straight Roll Stripes has the Smaller Stripe of the two about 1/64" narrower than the PreMolded one's. It is...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 10-21-2024, 10:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,976
Posted By Hesster1977
Thanks - that helps. Still wondering if and how...

Thanks - that helps. Still wondering if and how to get the straight roll of stripes to conform around curves. And if anyone has done this.
...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 10-21-2024, 08:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,976
Posted By Hesster1977
Special Edition Stripe Roll Installation

Looking for some installation tips. I am ready to begin installation of SE Stripes on my Bandit Trans Am Camaro Conversion. I want it to look as close as possible to the 1977 SE's. So since the...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 03-29-2024, 08:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,692
Posted By Hesster1977
Yes Sir - those are just awesome. Year One...

Yes Sir - those are just awesome.
Year One used to offer the 'Flakes in just about any size you wanted, but stopped making them. Prob a volume thing. I have searched the Web everywhere to see...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 03-28-2024, 08:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,692
Posted By Hesster1977
20" Snowflakw Wheels

Anyone know who makes 20" Snowflake Wheels, like the one's used on the Trans Am Depot Conversions?
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 02-21-2024, 09:22 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 10,877
Posted By Hesster1977
Score - found this. I hope it is exact or close...

Score - found this. I hope it is exact or close to the gold used on the 77 SE's.
https://tamcopaint.com/products/gm-gold-metallic-55-7015-1977-1978-oem-basecoat?variant=39747812294736
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 02-20-2024, 01:36 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 10,877
Posted By Hesster1977
Came across this older post, in hopes of finding...

Came across this older post, in hopes of finding a close if not exact match to the snowflake gold wheel paint. And/or a gold color paint that match's the SE stripes. Want a sprayable paint, I know...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-14-2024, 01:31 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 509
Posted By Hesster1977
Snowflake Wheel Paint

Anyone know the paint code, or type of paint, used for the Gold Snowflake wheels, stripes, and grills? I am going to build a Bandit conversion Camaro, and would prefer to paint the associated...
Forum: Members Helping Members 06-22-2023, 05:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 577
Posted By Hesster1977
FYI follow up. Removed broken pieces of mirror,...

FYI follow up.
Removed broken pieces of mirror, easily done by prying them off the backing plate. OEM Mirror glass is basically glued to it at the 4 corners. Cleaned the mounting pads of adhesive....
Forum: Members Helping Members 06-20-2023, 01:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 577
Posted By Hesster1977
'77 T/A Mirror Glass Replacement

So I moved recently and towed my beloved 1977 SE T/A Bandit to my new home. Thought everything was great, no damage during the tow process.
Or so I thought.
Uncovered the car today to fire it up...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-26-2023, 07:28 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,378
Posted By Hesster1977
"New engine, no PCV, blowing oil out the rear...

"New engine, no PCV, blowing oil out the rear main like crazy and winter Frothing of oil."

Yep - I suffered with Rear Main leaks on my modded Pontiac 400 block. Especially after upping the...
Forum: YOUR BEST PONTIAC STORIES 04-11-2023, 07:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,303
Posted By Hesster1977
That is a reverse lockout I installed 40 some odd...

That is a reverse lockout I installed 40 some odd years ago. My Bandit may not see much action other than a occasional drive as mu new house is now in a rather rural area in Michigan. Gotta buy a...
Forum: YOUR BEST PONTIAC STORIES 01-08-2023, 08:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,303
Posted By Hesster1977
The block is stock. Not much else is- Ram air 3...

The block is stock. Not much else is- Ram air 3 heads race ported, SD 455 rods, HO Cam, Scorpion Rollers, Herb Adams Oil Pan, HO Tri Y headers, Holly Street Dominator Manifold, Demon 850 Carb. ...
Forum: THE LOBBY 10-07-2022, 07:33 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 35,095
Posted By Hesster1977
Thanks Mike. Now that car show season is...

Thanks Mike.
Now that car show season is winding down, will start posting stuff again.
Gonna move a hour north of my current location this spring, it will take a truckload just to move the stuff...
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