[1977blackta]

THAT is a cool video! Thanks for sharing!

[2manyT/A'S]

Originally Posted by Rocky Rotella

Did Pontiac ever issue any bulletins or sales literature specifically for the Tenth Anniv Trans Am?

Just off the top of my head,there was the press release,specific folder for the owners manual & a very cool single page magazine ad.

The local Pontiac dealer here got 4 of them (403 auto's) & I was there taking pics before they prepped them. (as I recall,the plastic was still on the seats)

Most of those TATA's were sold to speculators. For the next 10 years there was at least 5 low/no mile examples for sale in Hemmings every month.

[68ragtop]

That's the sad thing about instant collectibles. Back in 1969, nobody even wanted a trans am thanks to the ruling GTO judge, & the Trans am was just weird. But in 1979, people not only wanted the TA/TA, but they stored them thinking they would be the next 1969 trans am....

I think the 1989 Turbo trans am is a great example. only 1500+ produced, cost over $30,000. Many of them bought & stored with ultra low miles. 20+ years later there not rare with low miles, & sadly they are not worth anywere near their original sticker price. Bad investment, if you bought one of those new... (love those 89's though)

[English TATA]

As i have come across this forum specific to the TATA i thought i would post some picks of mine here in England,currently undergoing a form of restoration on limited funds and time.

[mzbk2l]

Nice - must be tougher finding parts over there! Is the painted pic a before or an after?

[English TATA]

Painted pic is 8yrs ago when i got it and the others are taken in the last couple of weeks,
It can be a bit of a challenge locating parts at times,have scored a couple of deals but i do find when i am pricing up from the states and then compare the british price it seems that the english suppliers sometimes jack the price to match the US dollar !!!!

[Zirconia]

By their nature, you must admit that all TATA's look alike. However, this one has some subtle variations in the interior color scheme, and a not so subtle decal variation. In the interior, the dark grey dash color is carried on to the console and A-pillar trim, like most new car interiors. The door handle bezels are finished in silver instead of black. All of the light grey trim pieces are finished in metallic silver to better match the leather color. The overall effect is a pleasing tone on tone look without the contrast of the light grey color. And, yes, the engine is a 455!

[hada76]

Originally Posted by Aaron's65Tripower

I've got one to replace mine but if I remember right there was something specific to the TATA antenna wasn't there?

antenna stayed down unless radio was on

[gtohurstjudge]

Originally Posted by Aaron's65Tripower

You don't happen to still have this do you? I've got one to replace mine but if I remember right there was something specific to the TATA antenna wasn't there?


I'm also looking for a few NOS parts for my TATA - Deluxe Dome light lense cover, Hood release bracket, speedo cable, if anyone can help that would be great

I sold the antenna although it took a long time.......I was flabbergasted
that no one responded to the ad from the TATA forum as these cars all had them and they
are unobtanium at this point. If I had a TATA I would purchase every one of these that came up for sale whether mine was busted or not......it is the hardest part to get for these cars.
I have several more of these antennas but I am saving them as spares for my car. Good luck
on finding one.

[SD73]

I just saw a repair kit for these antennas on ebay a couple of days ago. If someone needs it, I'll bet it's still there.

It also reminds me back in the day replacements weren't cheap. I think it cost me 175 around 20 years to have the dealer replace mine.

[gilg]

http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=678653

[242 Motorsports]

What do you suppose Pontiac would have done on a Z code '79 had a motor blown under warranty?

[gtohurstjudge]

I would assume they would have held back some engines for parts
supply/warranty issues. It would have been really dumb of them to use every
engine they had......of course GM is known for doing very dumb things!
UPDATE.......I just got off the the phone to Ross Clegg, who was the service/warranty claims manager
for Pontiac Motor Division back in 79.....he told me that they held back plenty of the Z code 400's for
warranty purposes, as well as individual parts like heads and blocks.

[1971WARBIRD]

i know my local dealer called me when they were clearing out the last 400 fitted blocks. if i remember right it was around 1983-4. 400 ci 4 bolt main fitted blocks, 400.00.

[muscle_collector]

Originally Posted by 1971WARBIRD

i know my local dealer called me when they were clearing out the last 400 fitted blocks. if i remember right it was around 1983-4. 400 ci 4 bolt main fitted blocks, 400.00.

should have bought them all for that price. even back then that was a bargain.

[242 Motorsports]

Any source or forum to document casting codes for small parts, i.e. brake calipers, carb, rotors, etc.?

Anything to help document the originality of the car as a whole, not just build sheet, VIN, motor code type stuff.

[242 Motorsports]

What's the latest on who has the best TATA carpet??

[dreamn69]

Fbody warehouse has an accurate thick shag repo.

[242 Motorsports]

Thanks for the carpet info. I'll get a sample and pass the info along.

Originally Posted by 242 Motorsports

Any source or forum to document casting codes for small parts, i.e. brake calipers, carb, rotors, etc.?

Anything to help document the originality of the car as a whole, not just build sheet, VIN, motor code type stuff.

Any ideas on this??

[dreamn69]

Sorry, don't know any that detailed off hand. I have a 37k mile original that I can check if you need something in particular. You could also purchase an assemble manual from 79, I believe it would have some GM part numbers.