Hitman's Pontiac Trans Am Forum
Trans Am Photos => Trans Am Photos => Topic started by: zillman on July 31, 2011, 11:58:55 PM
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Hey all,
Been lurking for some time, and have finally gotten around to chiming in on the forum. My new acquisition is an Ebay find that I received about a month ago. I'd actually been searching for a 77 or 78, but the more I looked at the older "round headlight" models, the more they grew on me. My only requirement was that the car was in drivable condition and not in need of any major mechanical repair. After some research, it became apparent that the '75 models were the least desirable of the Second Gens., hence the least expensive. So, I found one in Chicagoland that was listed in "excellent running condition." After owning and driving it, I can say that she is truly a monster that starts right up and goes.
Here's what I know about the car. The motor (400) and trans (TH350) were rebuilt less than 1000 miles ago. Not sure if the engine is original. Comp Cam (unknown which, but previous owner thinks it is a 268H), #46 heads off a '73 GTO (previous owner says bigger intake valves were installed, but I have not verified). Edelbrock Pontiac Performer Idle intake, Edelbrock Thunder EVS 650cfm carb, headers (unknown brand), and Flowmaster 40's (too loud). The only issues besides the paint and body are the fuel and voltage guages don't work, and the shift lever is loose (but the trans shifts great).
I'm very much a beginner and that's the main reason I wanted a mechanically complete car. I'd like to be able to drive the thing during the learning process. So far so good. Anyway I posted a link to my Gallery that I hope you all are able to open and check the pics. Thanks for reading.
click for image (http://www.78ta.com/gallery2/main.php/v/zillman/75+Trans+Am+001.jpg.html)
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Welcome to the nest, there are a lot of members here that can answer any question you may have.
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Welcome, wish I could of seen your car but your like doesn't show any pics...
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Welcome to the forum ,glad to have you aboard . Wish the pics worked though.Feel free to email me and I post the pics for you if you like
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Do we have any pictures of your new steed? We LOVE pictures! ;D
WELCOME TO OUR MADNESS!
Gunner
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Thanks for the replies. To view the pics, I had to select "Click for Image" at the bottom left of my post. Then when the Gallery opened, I clicked the "View Slideshow" icon (which looks like a TV) in the upper left, and the pics displayed. I tried to create thumbnails when uploading but it was taking forever. Thanks again.
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I just got the pics to work, looks like a pretty solid car, be sure to start a thread when you start fixing her up.
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Congrats! I had a '74 for a short time. You are right. Normally you can get them pretty cheap compared to the other years. Keep us in the loop.
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Nice T/A you got there, looks pretty solid! Congrats!!
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Hi and welcome, i really like that ! The interior looks to be in good shape.
The pics work once you view them as a slideshow. As a first car id be very pleased.
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Welcome to the site and enjoy all the extensive knowledge available.
Hey Guys---- How are you able to view the pictures?
When I open the "click for image" link, all I see is a small square with a question mark.
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Now I see, Super nice car!!!
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Thanks guys for all the compliments. Hopefully she'll eventually look as nice as a few of the beauties some of you all are driving. I am really excited to get her in the paint shop. That should be in the next few days. The car was originally silver, but I'd like to stay with the black, and I'm looking for some silver decals.
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Welcome to the site and enjoy all the extensive knowledge available.
Hey Guys---- How are you able to view the pictures?
When I open the "click for image" link, all I see is a small square with a question mark.
Shaker, I had to click on "View Slideshow" to get it to work. Thank you for taking the time to check it out.
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Okay---- it's in the slide show.
Nice find!!!!!!
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Ha Ha --- obviously I was viewing the slide show as you post.
Nice find Sir.
Thank You for sharing with this site.
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Welcome to the site and welcome to the '75 club! Looks like a great car and good find.
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Nice car! Definitely a good start. I just bought my first 'bird last year. Here's to us newbies lol
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Just got the pics to work. That is a VERY nice car..............VERY nice car............
Gunner
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Welcome to the site and welcome to the '75 club! Looks like a great car and good find.
Thank you sir. Loved the fact that I was able to pick her up for nearly half what a '78 would've cost in the same condition.
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Welcome to the site and welcome to the '75 club! Looks like a great car and good find.
Thank you sir. Loved the fact that I was able to pick her up for nearly half what a '78 would've cost in the same condition.
Wow that's great, I would have done the same thing!
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Nice find man! Are you in the Chicagoland area?
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Nice find man! Are you in the Chicagoland area?
I wish! I'm presently sweating my a** off in Austin,TX but I am originally a Jersey boy.
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Welcome from across the pond :) Good find :)