[78Macho]

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 wouldn't be struggling getting it put back together correctly. So far I now have an incorrect exhaust heat shield, air cleaner breather tube and starter support bracket for sale!

1. Correct heat shield sourced and installed.
2. Gas tank straps refinished, I had painted them black, they were originally a galvanized, natural finish.
3. Attempting to paint the core support for the third time. I had it blasted and the media they used was too harsh.
4. Purchased a catalytic converter mounting bracket (thanks Jason), refinished it and ready to install.
5. Purchased an original, low mile correct catalytic converter (thanks Jeff).
6. Purchased an NOS header pipe. Picking it up on the trip to MCACN later this month.
7. Purchased a correctly dated, Norwood, space saver spare tire.

Currently looking for a reverse lockout set up, another item missing!

Punch list made for getting the car back on the ground for the first time in several years, including getting brake fluid in the new system.

Albie McHenry, the original owner, said he ran across the original salesman that helped him order the car at Coopers. Unfortunately, the conversation didn't go far in reference to the Trans Am. But, at least I have a name for the history book. Thinking about getting a business card made up to put in the owners manual packet!