TAC Spotlight => Show & Tell => Topic started by: Gene-73 on June 03, 2021, 04:15:35 PM
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My '73 build is finally complete after almost exactly 5 years from the date of purchase! :D
Here's a link to a gallery of recent photos (FYI looks best on a large screen) - http://grcvisuals.com/pontiac/trans-am.html (http://grcvisuals.com/pontiac/trans-am.html)
Car was originally an Esprit and is now a Trans Am clone. It was a frame off restoration with every single part having been either restored or replaced. I didn't do a build thread so here's a list of the major items that were done.
Sheet Metal/Rust Repair:
- Trunk floor replaced
- Rear seat floors replaced
- A pillar corners repaired
- Rear quarters replaced (skins)
- Rear window channel repaired
- Rear tail panel repaired
- Door skins replaced
- Front fenders replaced with TA version
- Hood converted to TA shaker version
- Front valance replaced with urethane version
Paint:
- Body media blasted and epoxy primed
- High build poly primer and blocked
- Endura bumper repaired and edge re-enforced with steel
- Base/clear Buchaneer Red
- Cut and buff
Engine/Drivetrain:
- Original 350 motor rebuilt 0.03 over
- Original number 46 heads (98 cc) replaced with number 47 heads (83 cc) for 9:1 compression
- Summit Racing 2801 camshaft
- Summit Racing 600cfm carburetor
- Edelbrock aluminum intake manifold
- Aluminum billet accessory brackets
- Ram Air Restorations exhaust manifolds
- Pypes dual exhaust with X pipe and Street Pro transverse muffler
- Original TH350 transmission rebuilt
- Torque converter 2000 rpm stall
- Aluminum radiator
- Dual electric fans and controller
- High power alternator
- Mini starter
- Custom shaker air cleaner
- Optima battery
Suspension/Steering:
- Poly body bushings
- Front subframe and control arms powder coated
- Front suspension components replaced
- UMI front lowering springs 2 inch
- Stock replacement rear leaf springs re-arched 2 inch lower
- Front 1 5/16 inch sway bar
- Rear 1 inch sway bar
- Quick ratio steering gear
- American Racing polished aluminum wheel 17x8 front and 17x9 rear
- Sumitomo HTR A/S Pos2 tires 245/45 front and 275/40 rear
Interior:
- TA dash bezel
- Auto Meter tach integrated into cluster
- VDO oil/water gauges
- Vintage Air system
- Steering column rebuilt
- Grant steering wheel
- Pro Car Lumbar Deluxe seats
- Rear seats recovered
- Deluxe door panels
- Headliner converted from bow type to solid panel
- Stereo with 3" LCD screen
- Secondary fuse panel installed under console
- All new glass (front, rear, sides)
- LED dash lights
- LED dome light
- Noico 80 mil butyl sound deadener
- Cockpit lined with 1 lb. mass loaded vinyl on top of 1/8" closed cell foam
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Beautiful car... just Beautiful.
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I couldn't have said it better Jack. Just beautiful!
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The only thing that I would have done differently is a gauge conversion.
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Very nicely done Gene, it really looks great!
Brings back memories of my 73TA, I purchased new in early 1973. I love early 2nd gen TA’s, with 73’s being my favorite.
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Beautiful!
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Gene, car is stunning. Quality is top notch. Fit and finish looks superb. Stance is perfect. Paint looks beautiful. Interior mildly custom but done just right. Engine bay nice and clean. I dont think there is anything you could have done any better. I would love to take a look in person.
Forgot to add, the photo layout is really cool too. I wish I knew more about computers :shock:
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Well done. Cant wait to post a final job done post like yours.
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That is gorgeous! Congrats!
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Love it!
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Wow! Beautiful job, I hope my 73 Formula turns out that nice.
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Gene - Just absolutely Stunning and so Perfectly Done !! All I have left is body and paint and hope to ever get mine that way.
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Stunning.
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I can't say anything that hasn't already been said. Just jealous!
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Looks fantastic, great job
Tom H
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Looks great Gene, very clean. That stance is perfect!
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Looks awesome and she probably rides even better then she looks. Enjoy it and wish you many happy miles.