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netbrsr
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Re: Netbrsr 79 400 4 Speed
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Reply #45 on:
September 08, 2011, 11:35:21 AM »
The plan is get the frame and rear end painted over the weekend and get this back on 4 wheels.
and paint the firewall.
Now I am fighting weather the other way, I had to wait until 4 last weekend for it to get warm enough to paint.
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kjkjkcjkcj
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Re: Netbrsr 79 400 4 Speed
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September 08, 2011, 12:43:54 PM »
wow you aare doing a great job on this car. Keep up the good work. The motor looks great. did you do anything special to it or are you keeping it all stock?
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-1979 Trans Am Ws6, W72 400, holley 650, #62 heads (toy)
-Silverado 1500 (daily driver)
netbrsr
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Re: Netbrsr 79 400 4 Speed
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September 08, 2011, 12:58:44 PM »
The motor was bored 30 over, but other than that its stock.
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4speed76
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Re: Netbrsr 79 400 4 Speed
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September 08, 2011, 05:51:52 PM »
Nice to see some progress, keep up the good work.
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rad400
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Re: Netbrsr 79 400 4 Speed
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September 09, 2011, 12:04:53 PM »
Looks good so far good luck.
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Conrad
79 Trans am 400 t400 3500 stall #12 heads holley 750 vac carb. Torker II intake 3:73:1 gears 12 bolt rear.
netbrsr
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Re: Netbrsr 79 400 4 Speed
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July 25, 2013, 11:26:03 AM »
Has been a while since the TA bug hit but made a little progress on this.
Before
After
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netbrsr
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Re: Netbrsr 79 400 4 Speed
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July 25, 2013, 11:27:06 AM »
Got a great deal on a 4 speed
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netbrsr
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July 25, 2013, 11:28:10 AM »
And finally... Engine back where it belongs.
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netbrsr
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Re: Netbrsr 79 400 4 Speed
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July 25, 2013, 11:39:58 AM »
The summer goal is get it back on 4 wheels and everything below the knee done.
Spent last night putting gas and brake lines in.
Has been a couple years since it wasnt on stands.
Little by little am making progress.
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netbrsr
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Re: Netbrsr 79 400 4 Speed
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July 25, 2013, 11:57:56 AM »
Does anyone know what to use for the rubbery stuff on top of the tank? It was like a tar type thing but I can't find it anywhere.
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Mongo
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Re: Netbrsr 79 400 4 Speed
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July 25, 2013, 04:30:26 PM »
I thought NPD sold those insulator pieces. If not, you could use FatMat strips to make your own.
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Clydesmag
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Re: Netbrsr 79 400 4 Speed
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September 02, 2013, 06:36:06 PM »
Ingenious idea for the Rotisserie, and very impressive work on the car.
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netbrsr
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Re: Netbrsr 79 400 4 Speed
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November 18, 2013, 04:12:20 PM »
Thanks Clydesmag, its been a very long process. I planned to do a lot more on it this year, but a hail storm had other idea's and I ended up putting on a new roof and siding this summer.
Finally back on 4 wheels
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netbrsr
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Re: Netbrsr 79 400 4 Speed
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November 18, 2013, 04:15:43 PM »
I have to admit, getting it back on wheels has re ignited the T/A bug. I am trying to get the core support and inner fenders painted before the weather stops me from painting.
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netbrsr
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Re: Netbrsr 79 400 4 Speed
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December 03, 2013, 10:20:51 AM »
Making some progress now.. and finally.
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