[transam1972]

so I used a bit of acetone to clean the silver overspray from the repaint..it took a bit of the blue but I would rather have it like this..really this car did not have a lot of blue overspray either under the frame or in the interior compartment..also a cable with a label sticker still on it near the transmission end..I feel like a detective that does not know what hes detecting..

[2manyT/A'S]

I don't recall if you posted this already.......is your transmission the original?

[transam1972]

it is an M 40..perhaps tomorrow if any one knows where to look...is it the yellow tag..as it has that...I will pull the axle cover also as I want to see whats inside and learn all about this rear axle..I posted pics of the drive shaft ends..I would say the drive shaft bolts up to the M40...I need some axle experts!!..and how yah been 2MANY!!!

[2manyT/A'S]

Originally Posted by transam1972

it is an M 40..perhaps tomorrow if any one knows where to look...is it the yellow tag..as it has that...I will pull the axle cover also as I want to see whats inside and learn all about this rear axle..I posted pics of the drive shaft ends..I would say the drive shaft bolts up to the M40...I need some axle experts!!..and how yah been 2MANY!!!

I'm still getting grease under my fingernails an huffin' paint fumes....nothing ever changes.....

Partial VIN on your trans should be stamped on the drivers side just above the pan rail....you may have to unbolt the shift cable retainer to see it properly....take your glasses with you (and a wire brush) when you go under....

[transam1972]

pulling myself together and making it a T/A weekend and getting somethings done...gonna take the rear glass to the shop and drop off the carpet to get dyed..had not planned on it but tonight I prepped the roof so I can get the headliner I just ordered from LEGENDARY,,deluxe perforated with visors (I feel as though I have seen this all before?)..I checked it out and there are the 2 front and rear headliner secure brackets..no way will I try this at home..I stopped in the shop where my seats were done..the owner is a mean dude..I stopped by to check on my seats before they were done..guy starts yelling at the worker (middle age guy}..why isn't it done..says seats will be done that day..I said please don't rush..anyway the worker calls me 3 hours later to pick up the seats...point is the guy did fantastic work in 3 hours!..so today I asked the guy(owner was out) to call me to set something on a sunday ...so after looking at the bow headliner with glue and stretching it..no way..if it comes out poorly I cannot deal with it..anyway I ordered a muffler since the gas tank is out as now is the time..the repop brackets were ordered too..so now I am using all my original exhaust pipes and can use my N.O.S. tips and set them in position..so some cool fun things I only used to think about doing..will pull the cover off the axle as I want to learn about that..not happy news but I even originally posted to 165TH as being optimistic..stay tuned regarding this axle situation...

[transam1972]

these particular 1972 LUCERNE BLUE TRANS AM photos and now that the car has the black interior in it,,has really been swaying me into that color..this is for real..plus I did own a white T/A already,,and I would earn bragging rights for rare LUCERNE BLUE...all pix did not load..I will later..

[165th]

Originally Posted by transam1972

it is an M 40..perhaps tomorrow if any one knows where to look...is it the yellow tag..as it has that...I will pull the axle cover also as I want to see whats inside and learn all about this rear axle..I posted pics of the drive shaft ends..I would say the drive shaft bolts up to the M40...I need some axle experts!!..and how yah been 2MANY!!!

A yellow tag is a good sign!

Tranny should be a PQ

Pic showing the vin location

[transam1972]

not M 39....M 40 !!!!...what the #s mean I do not know...on the lockout bracket note 2 same but different bolts..so mixed hardware on the line....and thanks 165TH!!!

[superdutybob]

Well......does the trans marking match your VIN? It is the original piece?

[transam1972]

I am not a butcher...I did have to rent a SAWZ ALL...as whenever I owned one I ended up cutting trees with it...I have a grinder that got me what I wanted..plan is to use all the original pipes and only replace the muffler..when the muffler gets here, I will have a better plan..off comes the pumpkin cover....soon the $ runs out and I am a hungry man..I broke into the piggybank for this last hurrah to see what I can accomplish as I start work or some sort of career training (whatever that means).. in 2 weeks,,.no summer off, damn...the one pic of the lower leaf spring plate shows original black paint then the other is the nefarious silver overspray...

[RamAir]

Looks like the original THM 400 with a corrected vin re stamp anomaly

[transam1972]

Originally Posted by superdutybob

Well......does the trans marking match your VIN? It is the original piece?

..I hope so!!..here it is...I am going to need to turn the lap top around...YES!!!!!

[transam1972]

exhaust...

[transam1972]

O.K....so the cover is off..I suppose I should have asked, but I trust you guys...how do you fill this thing??..2nd does anything look familiar..any way to determine gear ratio...is this a replacement set up..or perhaps just a housing..I don't know..another shock to the system>>>

[Held for Ransom]

See if you can get a picture of the numbers on the pinion gear (picture Axle 14). Also, turn the ring gear and see if any numbers are stamped along the side (bottom edge of the teeth. Picture Axle 12).

[transam1972]

well its official..I just changed my shaker paint order to Cameo white..it would be sacrilege to paint this car any other colour..really all this Lucerne blue overspray staring at me I cannot take it..I am surprised you guys never tried to talk me out of it, oh well,..I found some cool inspiration photos to share..a boy can still dream cant he???!!..and please do not leave me hanging on this axle situation..THANKS!!...some n.o.s. blue stripes...cheap!! PM

[transam1972]

Originally Posted by Held for Ransom

See if you can get a picture of the numbers on the pinion gear (picture Axle 14). Also, turn the ring gear and see if any numbers are stamped along the side (bottom edge of the teeth. Picture Axle 12).

..THANKS!!..actually the camera picks up the #s pretty good..can we start here?..also check out axel 19..I have no idea what it is , but very cool!!..and anyone..how do you fill this thing?..I bet PEP BOYS does not stock a gasket....

[Held for Ransom]

Bearing caps won't indentify year.
Fill plug is on the side of the carrier housing. Use a 3/8" drive (square) to remove it.
S-shaped spring is your preload spring for the Posi clutches.
http://www.pepboys.com/product/detai..._cover_gaskets

[necdb3]

Glenn,

I'm glad you changed your mind and decided to leave the car it's original color. L/B is much more rare and an awesome color.

Dave

[transam1972]

Originally Posted by Held for Ransom

Bearing caps won't indentify year.
Fill plug is on the side of the carrier housing. Use a 3/8" drive (square) to remove it.
S-shaped spring is your preload spring for the Posi clutches.
http://www.pepboys.com/product/detai..._cover_gaskets

,,,,Thank you HFR!!..if I can confirm the outside part #..and the gear ratio..I would feel better..its not like I would change the axle..just curious as what this is! and why?? very cool info.!!!.thanks again!