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12-14-2008, 09:54 PM
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starting the "restoration" of my 77 Trans Am
So back in August I was looking for a car to with all the cash I'd made working over the summer, I had really wanted a fourth gen Trans Am and found two I was interested in. One was a 98 for about $8000 and the other a 95 for $1500 with a couple broken engine problems including some broken pistons and some other knocking noises to go along with it. Since the 98 was to expensive and I couldn't find another I had almost given up hope. Then one day on my way home from work I saw the 77 that I now own. It was sitting in an old guys yard for $1500. So I asked him about it and he said the only problems were the heater core had quit working and the carb was loading up. Well it turns out it needed a new fuel pump and and tank, not to mention a new rubber hose for everything lol. Well I've got it in running condition now and it runs great! I'm getting some new exhaust pipes and mufflers this week. So I'm wondering what would be a good move after that. The car needs some body work and maybe a little more done to the engine. Anyways I put some links to youtube vids of it and have some pictures. So tell me what you think and post any advice you have!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pXy0y41z3o http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95N6ZwT8D0E (By the way, parts of the dash is missing because I'm going to install the heater core once I learn a little more about it lol) Thanks. Brady Last edited by Axle07; 12-14-2008 at 09:56 PM. Reason: forgot some pictures |
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12-15-2008, 12:48 AM
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Hey man,
Congrats.Looks like you've got some work ahead of you,depending on what you want to do with the car.Daily driver? Hot rod? Trailer queen? Stock resto? Regardless,it looks like you've got a good foundation. Looks like you've got the Pontiac 400,opposed to the Olds 403.(I personally prefer the Pont.engine,it's what's in my 78 T/A). Mine was in about the same shape as yours is now and I got a LOT,actually ALL of the help I needed from the people on this forum.There's tons of info and people who know how to help you no matter what you need to know. Good luck!
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12-15-2008, 01:56 AM
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Thanks! I'm hoping to make it my daily driver for the most part. I do wanna be able to show out a little in it though.
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