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Forum: THE LOBBY 05-20-2022, 07:15 AM
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Posted By 77 Canamman
Lightbulb There is no way, no way that photo is even...

There is no way, no way that photo is even remotely correct. Principal filming was wrapped up first week Oct. 1976 in the greater Jonesboro, Georgia area. There were some reshoots in California that...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-16-2022, 07:36 AM
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Posted By 77 Canamman
45TH anniversary of the theatrical release is...

45TH anniversary of the theatrical release is coming up in 9 days. Some select theatres are showing the movie(with the newer sound effects) around Memorial Day weekend.
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Forum: THE LOBBY 02-11-2022, 08:39 AM
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Posted By 77 Canamman
Lightbulb Those are the "enhanced" sound effects that were...

Those are the "enhanced" sound effects that were implemented 12 years ago on the DVD and TV releases. The new sound effects sound like crap-reminds me of a clapped out dump truck.. The songs sound...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-10-2022, 09:59 AM
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Posted By 77 Canamman
This Trans Am was a 4 speed too... ...

This Trans Am was a 4 speed too...

https://youtu.be/aBWGEYC206Q?t=373
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-10-2022, 09:47 AM
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Posted By 77 Canamman
The original sound effects were definitely not...

The original sound effects were definitely not from a 1977 Trans Am. This scene used a 4 speed Trans Am grabbing rubber in second..

https://youtu.be/aBWGEYC206Q?t=41
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-07-2022, 12:15 PM
Replies: 84
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Posted By 77 Canamman
Lightbulb The 301 also had a 4 speed optional. No W72 400's...

The 301 also had a 4 speed optional. No W72 400's in 1979 paired with an automatic.
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-03-2022, 01:08 PM
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Posted By 77 Canamman
Lightbulb Quite the contrary. The 1977 W72 was available...

Quite the contrary. The 1977 W72 was available with either the 4 speed manual or the M38 TH350 auto specfically calibrated with higher shift points and higher stall converter. This was also the case...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-17-2020, 09:38 AM
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Posted By 77 Canamman
https://patch.com/georgia/loganville/loganville-bu...

https://patch.com/georgia/loganville/loganville-businessman-remembers-his-time-on-the-big-screen
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-09-2020, 10:04 AM
Replies: 84
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Posted By 77 Canamman
Also note on the car above, no fuel tank or rear...

Also note on the car above, no fuel tank or rear stabilizer bar present. Also, the ride height is far higher than stock.
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-08-2020, 12:17 PM
Replies: 84
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Posted By 77 Canamman
Smile The car in this scene also was a 4 speed. ...

The car in this scene also was a 4 speed.

https://www.imcdb.org/i918151.jpg
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-08-2020, 09:17 AM
Replies: 84
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Posted By 77 Canamman
Lightbulb What is needed is the timeframe when 1977 Trans...

What is needed is the timeframe when 1977 Trans Ams were going into production. Back then, it was typically in early August. The movie began production in early August, 1976, and ended in late...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-08-2020, 09:10 AM
Replies: 84
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Posted By 77 Canamman
Question Does it also have the 8K tach?

Does it also have the 8K tach?
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-08-2020, 07:38 AM
Replies: 84
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Posted By 77 Canamman
Just steel wheels.. ...

Just steel wheels..

http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=455785&d=1496074309
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-08-2020, 07:35 AM
Replies: 84
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Posted By 77 Canamman
Cool Stunt man Alan Gibbs with one of the T/A's.. All...

Stunt man Alan Gibbs with one of the T/A's.. All Honeycombs on it.

http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=455275&stc=1&d=1495557906
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-08-2020, 07:26 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 15,928
Posted By 77 Canamman
Exclamation This one was sloppy..A honeycomb on the front,...

This one was sloppy..A honeycomb on the front, and the license plate was upside down.

http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=544519&stc=1&d=1594207517
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-06-2020, 02:23 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 15,928
Posted By 77 Canamman
Smile That has been the common consensus.

That has been the common consensus.
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-06-2020, 01:53 PM
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Posted By 77 Canamman
Thumbs up The door pull straps, the sheen of the seat...

The door pull straps, the sheen of the seat material, and seat belt escutcheons on the seats are other clues to support the use of 1976 T/A's in this film.

I have replicated all of these details...
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