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Dreamn2

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Changes to the fleet.....
« 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:



And when New:



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.

79 Fire Am
79 Macho #26
79 Solar Gold W72 TA

Jack

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Re: Changes to the fleet.....
« Reply #1 on: December 08, 2021, 11:46:45 AM »
Congrats, nice looking W72.




Regards, Jack

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Re: Changes to the fleet.....
« Reply #2 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?

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

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Re: Changes to the fleet.....
« Reply #3 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.
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;
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2013 Honda CB1100
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Re: Changes to the fleet.....
« Reply #4 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.
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
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Re: Changes to the fleet.....
« Reply #4 on: December 08, 2021, 02:35:17 PM »

kentucky yeti

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Re: Changes to the fleet.....
« Reply #5 on: December 08, 2021, 06:23:13 PM »
Sweeeeeeeeeet!
Mike (aka Yeti)

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79GoldnTan

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Re: Changes to the fleet.....
« Reply #6 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?
79 solar gold    
461.   Factory 4 speed
PTFB SFC
PTFB 1LE
3.08 rear  for now
Lots O Fun

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Re: Changes to the fleet.....
« Reply #7 on: December 08, 2021, 09:38:51 PM »
bonus macho is brown
Dan from Cincinnati Ohio

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1974 GTO Pinemist Green

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Re: Changes to the fleet.....
« Reply #8 on: December 09, 2021, 07:03:36 AM »
Making the dreams reality, congrats!

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Re: Changes to the fleet.....
« Reply #9 on: December 09, 2021, 10:22:38 AM »
Congrats!  Giving up that 73 had to be hard!
I want to be like Paul Kenny when I grow up
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1978 Skybird 350
1978 Redbird 305
1979 Redbird 301 4-speed
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gm muscle

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Re: Changes to the fleet.....
« Reply #10 on: December 09, 2021, 07:29:02 PM »
Congrats!  Giving up that 73 had to be hard!

X2!  :shock:
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Re: Changes to the fleet.....
« Reply #11 on: December 09, 2021, 08:56:47 PM »
Just living the dream, aren't you?! I want to be you when I grow up!
JEFF

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Re: Changes to the fleet.....
« Reply #12 on: December 10, 2021, 02:03:30 PM »
Congratulations

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Re: Changes to the fleet.....
« Reply #13 on: December 10, 2021, 05:24:50 PM »
reminds me of my childhood
everybody had better toys than me
1978 Y84 W72 WS6
A Camaro looks like it could kick your ass.
A Trans Am looks like it's coming over to do it

Dreamn2

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Re: Changes to the fleet.....
« Reply #14 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.
79 Fire Am
79 Macho #26
79 Solar Gold W72 TA

Re: Changes to the fleet.....
« Reply #14 on: December 22, 2021, 12:24:23 PM »

Dreamn2

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Re: Changes to the fleet.....
« Reply #15 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.
79 Fire Am
79 Macho #26
79 Solar Gold W72 TA

Re: Changes to the fleet.....
« Reply #15 on: December 22, 2021, 12:27:22 PM »
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