My sickness is back, another Trans AM..
 

I know, I know I'm crazy but I could not pass this one up. I had a '76 455 4spd in high school.This one is a original 45k mile car that has one repaint 17 years ago! It originally lived in Seguin TX. which is about 50 miles from me, then went to Hawaii for several years, back to Seguin TX. then to NJ and then to upstate NY. It has been only driven 1500 miles in the last 8 years. So I received it on Monday been working on it for the past few days.. Removed the bird, QA1 coilovers up front, 3" drop DSE springs rear, Year One 17" replicas w/ BFGs and lower lip. Not sure exactly what else I may do to it, probably a set of Baer brakes, maybe a Butler engine..

Day I got it..(Monday)
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Today..drove her home..
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Looks perfect!

this would not be complete without a burnout vid. nice bird

I wish I could afford another Trans Am. Enjoy it!

Good call on the wheels. :thumbsup:

SW thats friggin awesome 76 is my favorite year! SW you have to give me first dibs if you ever get rid of this one OMG!

x2 the rims look great on the car. Fantastic choice being a 76 and 455. Silver looks so good on these cars.

Your nuts! Lol but very nice love the wheels and color. SW how's that new house coming along??

Will do, there is something about the '76s that I love..

It's coming, we have about 9-10 months left..

Hahaha, those are kool but there is something about driving a car older than most people you see everyday!

Thanks guys for sharing in my craziness!

I am doing a 74. Nice to see a man of your taste pick up one of the less popular years. I have been thinking about a set of these for around town wheels: http://www.amazon.com/US-Mags-Machin.../dp/B00B42T18A. I would probably get the rears widened. I am going to have to mock the car up and see if they will work with the C6 subframe though. I need 18's for my brakes.

I love all early Trans Ams.. anything '70-'79. Those wheels would look great widened..

My '78 showed up a few weeks ago, but after getting the '76, I'm going to sell it and look for a nice '70-'72 white T/A..

Here is the '78 all original paint..
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That is nice Congrats..I too think it's cool that you have these over the top exotic cars and still your heart leans toward American muscle. I really like the 70 SD 455 too

Call me I have a stroker motor waiting for you....


Brad

and BTW don't you know once you remove a hood bird it becomes a Formula. LOL:king:

Damn!!:)

Hahahaha

Beautiful car! What's the deal with the screamin' chicken - ectomy? You not like the bird?

Side note, I had an uncle who through the late 70's bought a new big block chevy truck every year and the first thing he would do is have the dealership put a TA bird on the hood.


Jeff-

what will that one be going for? Looks like a great car.

Awesome ride.

Wow very nice.

76 looks great SW... enjoy bud.

Wow, that is a super clean car. Without that hood emblem, it looks so clean!
The drop looks great as well. What size Butler engine are you going with SW?

Just saw this car tonight (and many others) and man are they all so clean and well kept.

I think I like the silver 2nd gen Eric did for ya best.

Greg is still not sure what to say after that ride with you.... :lol:

Does that mean you were at COTA today?

...... and yesterday.... and tomorrow.....

:rockin:

SW gives Greggers a ride in his TT Scud... then asks him..... "Greg... do you like fast cars?" :rofl:

No threadjack.........I (we) expect a full report with photo's :rules:

Awesome!

Obviously SW doesn't respect his elder Lat-g'rs! :rolf:

And we have the sunburn to prove it.

Car looks great, love clean birds. kinda surprised your not going to paint it black?:ohsnap: I'm sure it will look at home with your other rides.

I feel like a piece of Brisket. :relax:

SW thanks for the shop tour. It was good to meet you.

I like your red TA best but I know that one isn't going anywhere so when you want to let loose of that 76 let me know. :thumbsup:

Eric did a incredible job on the Camaro, please keep that quiet, I don't need him getting too much work, I have a few projects for him!

Weld was just fine, I'm just glad those Depends really work otherwise I would have had a big mess to clean up..:lol:

It was a pleasure meeting all you guys, it's funny how no one looks like you think they would. I will let you know if the '76 get's replaced with something else.

Also, I want to thank Greg for paying for dinner!
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Good times!!


Thanks SW for wasting your time with us! I am still thinking about the poor bike guy.... and he's still thinking WTF!!!

I need to drive down from ok the next time to see the greatness of you guys cars.

There's a nice symmetry to that pic. :unibrow:

You have no idea how much "crap" (given and taken) it took to get that shot together. :catfight:

:lol:

Now that would've have made a great vid.

SW, I didn't realize you still had the red TA. I blame that car for making me want to build a PT second gen Firebird.

Yes, It's my favorite of the bunch..:)