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Offline Wreck

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Some New Pics of the 78'
« on: August 27, 2007, 08:33:30 AM »
I'm swapping the lugs out today in case people are wondering why they're gold :P   I have some driving shots I'll post in here later  ;D





78 Trans Am - 472 ci 7.7 liter. 
JH Longtubes, mid dumps
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95 Z28 - 350 ci
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Offline Rick

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Re: Some New Pics of the 78'
« Reply #1 on: August 27, 2007, 11:02:04 AM »
Nice looking car, Wreck! :) :)

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Re: Some New Pics of the 78'
« Reply #2 on: August 27, 2007, 11:08:32 AM »
That's lookin sweet Wreck, great pics!!
Rich

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Re: Some New Pics of the 78'
« Reply #3 on: August 27, 2007, 12:48:59 PM »
Thanks!  I'm gonna go with a wider wheel on the back soon, and fix up some other things that are bugging me with the car.  I can't find anyone in my area that tunes carbs and I'm clueless.  I'm 4 months new to the carb deal.  I've been with a 95 Z28 for the past 7 years.   


78 Trans Am - 472 ci 7.7 liter. 
JH Longtubes, mid dumps
3.36 gears

95 Z28 - 350 ci
JH Longtubes, Dynamax 3", cutout
3.73 Gears
Hotchkis F\R Swaybars \ 2" Drop
KB Sub Frame
4 Point Cage

Offline WarbirdTA

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Re: Some New Pics of the 78'
« Reply #4 on: August 27, 2007, 06:01:02 PM »
Looks nice!
Why are you getting rid of the gold?
I kinda like it!

George  8)

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Re: Some New Pics of the 78'
« Reply #5 on: August 28, 2007, 06:43:40 AM »
Crusing shot!





78 Trans Am - 472 ci 7.7 liter. 
JH Longtubes, mid dumps
3.36 gears

95 Z28 - 350 ci
JH Longtubes, Dynamax 3", cutout
3.73 Gears
Hotchkis F\R Swaybars \ 2" Drop
KB Sub Frame
4 Point Cage

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Re: Some New Pics of the 78'
« Reply #6 on: August 29, 2007, 08:37:19 PM »
Love the car and the wheels.
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Re: Some New Pics of the 78'
« Reply #7 on: August 29, 2007, 10:32:09 PM »
Looks like ya need a new outside door handle....you been lifting weights or something?  I'm just being picky.    ;D

Very Sweet lookin ride, Wreck.
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Re: Some New Pics of the 78'
« Reply #8 on: September 12, 2007, 10:27:22 AM »
great ride!

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Re: Some New Pics of the 78'
« Reply #9 on: September 15, 2007, 06:26:43 PM »
Looks like ya need a new outside door handle....you been lifting weights or something?  I'm just being picky.    ;D

Very Sweet lookin ride, Wreck.
Looks like ya need a new outside door handle....you been lifting weights or something?  I'm just being picky.    ;D

Haha actually I have the driver door handle in the back of the car already.  I just haven't gotten to it :)  Good eye!


Very Sweet lookin ride, Wreck.


78 Trans Am - 472 ci 7.7 liter. 
JH Longtubes, mid dumps
3.36 gears

95 Z28 - 350 ci
JH Longtubes, Dynamax 3", cutout
3.73 Gears
Hotchkis F\R Swaybars \ 2" Drop
KB Sub Frame
4 Point Cage

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Re: Some New Pics of the 78'
« Reply #10 on: September 15, 2007, 06:34:34 PM »
What's your offsets and width of the wheels?

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Re: Some New Pics of the 78'
« Reply #11 on: September 16, 2007, 12:49:33 PM »
Those rims really set off a clean car!  Very nice. ;)
Power is nothing without Control.

Steve, :-)
1979 Trans am.

( no point in adding what else i keep changing them ! )