[69ra3ta]

Originally Posted by steveK

Looking at it again...whats that pull knob under the drivers side interior dash. Pull switch for RAM air? Thought there was none of that on TA? maybe has Hydro-flow? PHS list would have covered those options.

You are right that there was no cable to activate the Ram Air System on the '69 Trans Am. The cable you observed however is not for any Ram Air System components but is found on all '69 Firebirds to allow fresh cabin air through the round chrome dash vents. There is one on the passengers' side as well.

This car maybe owned by PY member Tellyshavilli. See post #7 of the following link.
http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=474695

Doug

[The Boss]

Originally Posted by 69ra3ta

You are right that there was no cable to activate the Ram Air System on the '69 Trans Am. The cable you observed however is not for any Ram Air System components but is found on all '69 Firebirds to allow fresh cabin air through the round chrome dash vents. There is one on the passengers' side as well.

This car maybe owned by PY member Tellyshavilli. See post #7 of the following link.
http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=474695

Doug

It's not his but it is the same car.

[tom s]

maybe just me but just dont take private auctions serious!Shill bidders and such.JMO,Tom

[skicat]

I guess the power steering cooler lines went bye-bye....

[R 70 Judge]

Originally Posted by tom s

maybe just me but just dont take private auctions serious!Shill bidders and such.JMO,Tom

Here's my take on why people have private auctions....

1. As an example lets say you are trying to sell your '69 TA. If someone else is trying to sell their '69 TA they may contact the people bidding on your car and offer their car to them privately at a lower price to make a quick sale. It ends up ruining your auction because bidders now have a choice of which '69 TA they want to buy. When you're trying to sell a 90K-130K car it's hard to find serious buyers with the means to make such a large purchase. - It's important to keep the bidders thinking that if they seriously want a '69 TA, then the car you're offering is the one they need to buy.

2. They are misrepresenting the car (clone/rebody) and don't want other enthusiasts contacting your bidders to let them know something is up. ---- In the case of the '69 TA on Ebay I don't think this applies. The Ebay car looks to be a nicely restored, well documented, totally legitimate example of a '69 TA.

BTW - I know for a fact that example #1 has happened in the past.

[blue71ta]

Originally Posted by tom s

maybe just me but just dont take private auctions serious!Shill bidders and such.JMO,Tom

I agree with R 70 Judge, not to mention the scammers out there that will hijack your auction and/or send second chance offers to the bidders after it ends if the reserve isn't met. This has happened to me & the reason I think there are so many private auctions lately.

[79ws6&74sd]

I had a chance in the mid 90s to bye an all original 69 TA (missing motor) for 10 k. I did end up getting a deal on a 74 num match SD though for $2700. Those kind of deals are over..

[Tellyshavilli]

Originally Posted by The Boss

It's not his but it is the same car.

yes , it was my car . That was way back in 1980 . Was very original car ,owned by a Attica State prison gaurd . Glad to see it was finally restored.

[69ra3ta]

No Sale. Did not hit reserve. Bidding stopped @ $97600.00

Doug