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Title: Changes to the fleet.....
Post by: Dreamn2 on December 08, 2021, 10:18:20 AM
Over the past couple of months I have sold my 2000 Formula Firehawk and 1973 Brewster Green 455 4 speed TA. I have now replaced them with a 79 Macho that needs full restoration. I have always wanted a Macho to go with my Fire Am so now that quest is complete. It will be headed to paint in the next few weeks. Pics of current state:

(https://i.imgur.com/gK4O5Me.jpg)

And when New:

(https://i.imgur.com/Rct98ky.jpg)

I also just bought this 1979 W72 TA. I am currently waiting for it to be shipped. My very first Trans Am was a Solar Gold 79 so it's kind of a full circle moment for me. It needs a few things but seems to be a nice original car.

(https://i.imgur.com/ISJPcwT.jpg)
Title: Re: Changes to the fleet.....
Post by: Jack on December 08, 2021, 11:46:45 AM
Congrats, nice looking W72.
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Post by: ryeguy2006a on December 08, 2021, 01:25:37 PM
Very cool TA's!! I've always wanted a Macho T/A too. What are your plans for the drivetrain on the Macho?
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Post by: 5th T/A on December 08, 2021, 01:36:07 PM
Congratulations on the new acquisitions. I guess Christmas has come early for you.

I am looking forward to project updates.
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Post by: roadking77 on December 08, 2021, 02:35:17 PM
Thats pretty neat. A super nice 79 4 speed to boot. Cruise around in that while the Macho is being restored.
Whats the deal with the Macho? How did you get a dealer pic of it? That is incredible in its own, and 2 more beside it plus looks like an S.E.
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Post by: kentucky yeti on December 08, 2021, 06:23:13 PM
Sweeeeeeeeeet!
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Post by: 79GoldnTan on December 08, 2021, 06:49:47 PM
Oh my!!, I better go check my shop, NICE. I need that dash cover, any idea where it came from?
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Post by: squirrel on December 08, 2021, 09:38:51 PM
bonus macho is brown
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Post by: rkellerjr on December 09, 2021, 07:03:36 AM
Making the dreams reality, congrats!
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Post by: firebirdparts on December 09, 2021, 10:22:38 AM
Congrats!  Giving up that 73 had to be hard!
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Post by: gm muscle on December 09, 2021, 07:29:02 PM
Congrats!  Giving up that 73 had to be hard!

X2!  :shock:
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Post by: another10th on December 09, 2021, 08:56:47 PM
Just living the dream, aren't you?! I want to be you when I grow up!
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Post by: hakitup on December 10, 2021, 02:03:30 PM
Congratulations

Tom H
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Post by: aussieta on December 10, 2021, 05:24:50 PM
reminds me of my childhood
everybody had better toys than me
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Post by: Dreamn2 on December 22, 2021, 12:24:23 PM
Oh my!!, I better go check my shop, NICE. I need that dash cover, any idea where it came from?

I do not. George Suppes makes them though.

Thats pretty neat. A super nice 79 4 speed to boot. Cruise around in that while the Macho is being restored.
Whats the deal with the Macho? How did you get a dealer pic of it? That is incredible in its own, and 2 more beside it plus looks like an S.E.

The guy I bought it from runs the Macho Registry and had the pic. it's 403 auto, headers Macho carb tune and tricks. Power Moonroof from Macho. Resto planned  with Recaro seats.
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Post by: Dreamn2 on December 22, 2021, 12:27:22 PM
Very cool TA's!! I've always wanted a Macho T/A too. What are your plans for the drivetrain on the Macho?

Keep stock. As a bonus, I bypassed the tank, changed fluids and wired it up temporarily and it fired right up and idled smooth after not being started in 10+ years.