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Zach

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Re: Spotted!!! Any year of bird
« Reply #200 on: November 24, 2022, 12:51:22 AM »
Hey, isn't it you and your dad that saw the 69 judge on the side of the road? Man, you guys get around.  :lol:
Yep, 70 judge. He's a garbage man so he gets around quite a lot in his truck.
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1971 351c 4 Speed Mustang Mach 1

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Re: Spotted!!! Any year of bird
« Reply #201 on: December 16, 2022, 09:59:06 AM »
I found this amazing vintage car salvage yard about 30 mins from my house. I was looking for some Tri5 parts, but stumbled on the Fbody section. Found some cars that need to be restored!









I got some sheet metal, trim and a steering wheel for my 55, but I will 100% be back and will probably start buying and selling parts from his place. His prices are very reasonable and I'm certain that I could find some really hard to find parts.


1976 Trans Am LS1 and much more...SOLD
1968 Camaro LSA, T56 Magnum, and much more...SOLD

Current Project: 1955 Nomad LC9, 4L80e, C5 brakes and etc...

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Re: Spotted!!! Any year of bird
« Reply #202 on: December 16, 2022, 10:02:38 AM »
Good find. I think there are lots of finds in your neck of the woods now. Nothing around my area has anything older than about 1980 at this point.
Finished!
77 T/A - I will Call this one DONE!
79 TATA 4sp-Next Project?
79 TATA - Lost to Fire!
86 Grand Prix - Sold
85 T/A - Sold
85 Fiero - Sold
82 Firebird - Sold
'38-CZ 250
'39-BSA Gold Star
'49-Triumph 350
'52-Ariel Red Hunter
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5th T/A

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Re: Spotted!!! Any year of bird
« Reply #203 on: December 16, 2022, 03:00:51 PM »
Nice find Ryan, i wish this place was close to me!
1980 T/A with a Pontiac 461

Gone but not forgotten;
1973 T/A 455
1975 T/A 400
1978 T/A W72
1982 T/A cross fire injected

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tajoe

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Re: Spotted!!! Any year of bird
« Reply #204 on: December 16, 2022, 06:17:24 PM »
Check out the rear bumper on that early red car. Definitely worth grabbing.
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Re: Spotted!!! Any year of bird
« Reply #204 on: December 16, 2022, 06:17:24 PM »

Jack

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Re: Spotted!!! Any year of bird
« Reply #205 on: December 17, 2022, 09:32:17 AM »
Check out the rear bumper on that early red car. Definitely worth grabbing.

That entire car is worth grabbing. To bad they let brush grow around through the cars...
« Last Edit: December 17, 2022, 11:37:26 AM by Jack »




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Re: Spotted!!! Any year of bird
« Reply #206 on: December 17, 2022, 11:21:22 AM »
I would agree about the entire car, Jack. but at this point in our lives, how many of us have room, or need another "restoration" project?  :-?
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Re: Spotted!!! Any year of bird
« Reply #207 on: May 29, 2023, 08:42:23 AM »
Saturday May 20th was the Cruisin Tigers Pontiac Club monthly meeting. Except for Pontiac daily drivers most members only bring their cars when the weather is decent.

This is an original owner 1975 Formula. The owner said this car has outlasted several marriages! Originally came with a 170HP 400 hundred and four speed. Obviously custom paint. Now has a Butler built 462. Five speed transmission, much better brakes and suspension. Sorry I didn't take more or better pictures.

IMG_1788 by Lawrence Alexander, on Flickr

1981 Turbo TA, I did not talk to the owner, looked to be 100% stock.

IMG_1785 by Lawrence Alexander, on Flickr

Not a Firebird but I liked this 1964 TriPower Four Speed GTO. I talked to the owner who had one during the mid 60's. Everything about this car was perfect, other than the wheels looked like it was driven straight from the dealer. The owner said his original GTO wasn't anywhere near this nice. Sorry I didnt take more or better photos, I snapped these real quickly before the meeting. After meeting got deep into conversation and forgot about taking pictures.

IMG_1787 by Lawrence Alexander, on Flickr
1980 T/A with a Pontiac 461

Gone but not forgotten;
1973 T/A 455
1975 T/A 400
1978 T/A W72
1982 T/A cross fire injected

Two wheel toys;
2014 Harley Ultra Classic Limited
2013 Honda CB1100
2010 Yamaha Vmax
1982 Yamaha Seca 750

tajoe

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Re: Spotted!!! Any year of bird
« Reply #208 on: May 29, 2023, 08:55:45 AM »
Gorgeous 64. Thanks for the pics.
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Nexus

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Re: Spotted!!! Any year of bird
« Reply #209 on: July 02, 2023, 10:16:56 AM »
All caught up!

I didn't actually see this one but my cousin hauls cars back and forth from southern Ontario to the east coast and he brought this back to Toronto. The buyer paid, around $20,000.00 Canadian for it, and apparently, it needed work but it wasn't too bad. It's a 1980 Trans Am (obviously) that came (not sure if still has) with the 301 4 barrel built in Norwood, based on the VIN number.

Hauled by Charles Marson, on Flickr

2023-07-02_12-06-11 by Charles Marson, on Flickr
Charlie

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Re: Spotted!!! Any year of bird
« Reply #210 on: July 14, 2023, 05:25:08 AM »
2023-07-13_08-12-44 by Kerry Grubb, on Flick
2023-07-13_08-13-21 by Kerry Grubb, on Flickr
Saw this guy on my way home from work the other day. I 95 just north of D.C. Looked original, pretty decent shape missing the whale tail. I know the earlier 3rd gen cars not quite sure of the year on this one. Def a GTA, did not see a third brake light but I dont think they made these in '85 (light may have been in the wing). I didnt think the GTA's came out until at least '87 or so.
Finished!
77 T/A - I will Call this one DONE!
79 TATA 4sp-Next Project?
79 TATA - Lost to Fire!
86 Grand Prix - Sold
85 T/A - Sold
85 Fiero - Sold
82 Firebird - Sold
'38-CZ 250
'39-BSA Gold Star
'49-Triumph 350
'52-Ariel Red Hunter
'66-BSA Lightning
'01-HD RoadKing

Nexus

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Re: Spotted!!! Any year of bird
« Reply #211 on: July 19, 2023, 02:07:48 PM »
Hmmm... I thought the GTA's came out in 88?

Nice looking car though!!
Charlie

79 Esprit but like many, it will be a T/A clone
(22 years and counting but still have her)
http://transamcountry.com/community/index.php?topic=79648.0

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Re: Spotted!!! Any year of bird
« Reply #212 on: July 20, 2023, 05:11:20 AM »
'88 sounds right. I am guessing the third light was in the spoiler only.
Finished!
77 T/A - I will Call this one DONE!
79 TATA 4sp-Next Project?
79 TATA - Lost to Fire!
86 Grand Prix - Sold
85 T/A - Sold
85 Fiero - Sold
82 Firebird - Sold
'38-CZ 250
'39-BSA Gold Star
'49-Triumph 350
'52-Ariel Red Hunter
'66-BSA Lightning
'01-HD RoadKing

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Re: Spotted!!! Any year of bird
« Reply #213 on: July 30, 2023, 10:30:51 AM »
I am yet to see a 1979-1981 Trans Am or Firebird in ANY car show in southern California over the past 10 years. I stopped daily driving my 81 TA back in 2000 and even then, I would only see one once a year. They must be truly rare in my part of the world.

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Re: Spotted!!! Any year of bird
« Reply #214 on: July 31, 2023, 05:30:52 AM »
I rarely see any trans ams at shows in my area. A lot of the time I am the only one. I was at a show a couple of weekends ago and there were maybe 150 cars. There was a 65 GTO, a 56 Pontiac, my sons 04 GTO a G8 sedan and my trans am. That was it for Pontiacs. As we were leaving a fourth gen trans am was coming in.

Last year at a big all pontiac show the contingent of second gen birds was uncommonly light. Again out of about 200 cars I think there were less than 20 second gen trans ams. Show is in a couple of weeks I am curious how the turnout will be.
Finished!
77 T/A - I will Call this one DONE!
79 TATA 4sp-Next Project?
79 TATA - Lost to Fire!
86 Grand Prix - Sold
85 T/A - Sold
85 Fiero - Sold
82 Firebird - Sold
'38-CZ 250
'39-BSA Gold Star
'49-Triumph 350
'52-Ariel Red Hunter
'66-BSA Lightning
'01-HD RoadKing

Re: Spotted!!! Any year of bird
« Reply #214 on: July 31, 2023, 05:30:52 AM »

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Re: Spotted!!! Any year of bird
« Reply #215 on: July 31, 2023, 04:08:22 PM »
The rarity applies to the 1980-1981 Camaro too. Can't recall seeing more than one in the past 10 years. as well.

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Re: Spotted!!! Any year of bird
« Reply #216 on: August 15, 2023, 11:57:41 AM »
OOOOHHHH... I saw a blue 77!!!!!!

Couldn't take pictures but I almost got into an accident as I was mesmerized by it passing me!!!

I have never been so excited to get passed by anyone before!!!

I pointed at the car on its way by and gave him the thumbs up!!!!
Charlie

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(22 years and counting but still have her)
http://transamcountry.com/community/index.php?topic=79648.0

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Re: Spotted!!! Any year of bird
« Reply #217 on: August 15, 2023, 04:55:45 PM »
We will let you slide without a pic considering the situation :-D  Good to hear from you!
Finished!
77 T/A - I will Call this one DONE!
79 TATA 4sp-Next Project?
79 TATA - Lost to Fire!
86 Grand Prix - Sold
85 T/A - Sold
85 Fiero - Sold
82 Firebird - Sold
'38-CZ 250
'39-BSA Gold Star
'49-Triumph 350
'52-Ariel Red Hunter
'66-BSA Lightning
'01-HD RoadKing

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Re: Spotted!!! Any year of bird
« Reply #218 on: August 15, 2023, 05:26:41 PM »
Yeah, Charlies done better than me. At least he's "seen" a second gen. Slim pickins now-a-days.
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Re: Spotted!!! Any year of bird
« Reply #219 on: September 18, 2023, 07:54:17 AM »
Does this count? Saw this running errands the other day lol
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Re: Spotted!!! Any year of bird
« Reply #220 on: September 18, 2023, 10:15:36 AM »
Keeping’ the name alive!
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Nexus

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Re: Spotted!!! Any year of bird
« Reply #221 on: November 14, 2023, 08:25:35 AM »
This was spotted while we visited the Sault Locks (Canada side)

Click the image for the video!

Drive by by Charles Marson, on Flickr

If the video doesn't work, I see about a deferent approach.
« Last Edit: December 13, 2023, 05:13:32 PM by Nexus »
Charlie

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(22 years and counting but still have her)
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Re: Spotted!!! Any year of bird
« Reply #221 on: November 14, 2023, 08:25:35 AM »
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