Yes I did, another Trans Am
 

Well, this it it for a while. I have been after this car for 4 years and tracked the owner down. I have been working on him for 2 weeks to sell me this car and finally broke him down. I didn't think he was going to sell it, but out of the blue, monday night he texted me saying he would sell me the car. Had it picked up on thursday am and it was delivered today. I love it. It's a '72 white/blue stripe, black deluxe interior, 4 speed, power windows, a/c, deluxe trim package. It had a frame off done in 2009 with the exception of painting the undercarriage since it still has it's original red oxide still showing. All original body panels (Las Vegas NV car). The original motor was rebuilt by Butler Performance, everything looks stock but the heads were ported, intake port matched, forged pistons ect. Sounds great, runs strong. Tomorrow I'm starting my tweaks on it. The car is so original, I'm not going to do much. QA 1 coilovers up front, DSE springs rear, 17" Honeycombs, install new A/C compressor (134 system), new power window motors, clear bra on the lower sides, detail engine bolts here& there. It's been sitting for the past 4 years so it just needs some detailing.

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Sweet ride.

SW,nice find.May I suggest trying a set of Ride tech coil over's.The ridetech's offer a much better/smoother ride than the QA1's.

Nice addition to the fleet SW. Um I think you may want to fix that muffler clamp turned sideways showing in that picture :poke: :D

Now that's a proper Trans Am! :thumbsup:

Identical to the first one I rode in when I was 14 in '72.

Thanks, I will get some and try them out. I already have the QA1's for now..

Lol, that's some of the "detailing " that will be done. It has a full Pypes system on it..

X200!

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Nice Score, beautiful car.

X 2 ...

Ok, it's official...... You're ate up!!!! LOL!!:mock:

More SW envy headed your way man!! LOL!

man thats nice, keep this up you'll get the "birdman of Texas" nick name.

when I get some projects done I'll have to have you track down a 73 TA for me. Looking for a factory red and 4 speed car thats a basket case or unfinished project. thats all I could afford. :relax:

LOL, yes I am.. It's funny, I drove my 1500hp Lambo to work on Friday, drove the '72 around today and had more fun in the '72..

Be glad to, I search for these cars everyday!

Don't forget to save room in your stable for this one:D :D
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Awesome car SW!

Good hunting SW, that's pretty. Congrats on the buy!

Nice find!! Looks like one of the Firebirds I saw out here in at the Capitola Car Show today, except it wasn't nearly as stock as your car.

Nice to preserve those big HP beauties, last of the breed in '72.

I will keep it mind:)

Thanks guys! Yes, the '72 4spd is one of 458 built in '72. Lowest production year..

Is it faster than a 700hp Scuderia??


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Nice buy SW!

That just sexy! Congrats on your persistancy

Incredible TA! Nice find SW.

Wow, another awesome car! Good for you SW. Car looks great. Update pics when you are done with her.

So jealous of you, beautiful TA

Very nice! Congrats!

SW....You need car buying therapy! Hate to tell you this, but we're not exactly the right support group for your addiction.

Congrats on the new addition. Looks like a LOT of fun!!

It is, thanks everyone for the support:) It looks like it might be awhile before she is done. After talking with Eric@Griffith Metal, looks like we will be taking the car apart to do some major detailing. The problem is, we are both too anal.. Eric is going to remove the entire front clip. I want to repaint the inner fenders, paint the core support and clean everything up perfectly.

im stopping by to drool over the collection if I am ever near Austin. my last week vacay was sema 07 so I think I am due. haha

Very nice SW

I'm going to have to make that visit sooner just to see all the new metal

Both of you are welcome anytime!

So as of today, I have decided to take it somewhat apart and repaint the entire car. The guy that painted it did a good job, but I am a little crazy. I keep looking at my red T/A and I want the white car to be as nice. After we pulled the fenders, you can see some overspray here and there.

And here is starts..
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Eric's pretty fast with the disassembly. :) I'll look forward to checking this out one...

Yes he is. This car was a original paint, original panel car so whomever painted it just did a sand & spray. It looks good but when I got it up on a lift, you could see some wavyness in the clear. My paint guy said it would just take some good blocking and then he could make it really nice..

Nice SW! I love anal people it makes my job much more fun!! I love it when they say oh no I can't leave it like that, and I say yup your at the right place.:topic:

That red one is just near flawless. Seller's remorse :D

Sweet white TA my friend.

Brad

You mean this one :) Thank you again..
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My Buddy Alec Said he spoke with you today. Works for Newport Beach Lambo

He did, just bought a 430 from him.. small world.:)

I thought you said you was done buying for awhile after the new white t/a? ;)

That one is going to be for sale..:)

you are my idol. :) seeing all your stuff reminds me I need to put my lsx454 into my c-10 asap. I assume it would be more fun in the truck than sitting in a crate in my garage. haha

Well guys, she is almost done..Here are a few from today. I have decided to wait to have the stripes put on until the paint cures a bit more. Eric and my paint guy did a great job, really loving it..
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You should number these cars. To help us keep track of them. Love them all.