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Gene-73:
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

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 versionPaint:

* 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 buffEngine/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 batterySuspension/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 rearInterior:

* 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

Jack:
Beautiful car... just Beautiful.

Steve B:
I couldn't have said it better Jack.  Just beautiful!

Jack:
The only thing that I would have done differently is a gauge conversion.

5th T/A:
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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