Topic: 1978 Y88 Gold Edition Restoration Update: Engine is out!!! PICS

[T/A Tommy]

Thanks kentuckyyeti for the help on removing the buildsheet ontop of the gas tank. We got it off with a chemical my dad had. Also thank you 79ws6resto, we found the numbers on the rearend. Thank you it is Original to the car.


Thank you to everyone that has helped so far.

Tommy Kober

[RENOVATIONS]

Rick helped you on the axle ID, I stated where the transmission # was stamped...glad all has worked out well for you so far 

[T/A Tommy]

Rick helped you on the axle ID, I stated where the transmission # was stamped...glad all has worked out well for you so far 

I said thank you 79ws6resto for helping me with the # on the trans Look above ^^^^^^^

tommy

[T/A Tommy]

UPDATE!!!!!! We got the whole front end off on the car. Bumper, side panels, headlights and Misc lights. I will post some pics when i get a chance but school just started so im pretty busy now.

Ill get the pics up ASAP.


Tommy

[RENOVATIONS]

Good to hear Tommy...looking forward to the pix!

[brian c]

Looks like a solid project and you're making some good progress. Looking forward to seeing another Y88 make it back to the road

[redd]

i know this sounds stupid so please forgive me but what does Y88 mean sorry to sound dumb but

[RENOVATIONS]

Y88 is the RPO code for a '78 GOLD special Edition T/A

Info here: http://www.78ta.com/goldspecial.php

[redd]

oh cool thanx

[redd]

i know the original color on my project was gold but its an espire according to the V.I.N

[T/A Tommy]

alright guys. i put together a video of the car so far. I still got to get some more pics of the car now. I dont nkow if i said this already but we got the whole front clip off. Those pics will be in the next vid.

Ill post the link when the video is done uploading to youtube....


Tommy JR

[Rick]

We'll be looking forward to it!

[T/A Tommy]

I got the link for the video.

Here ya go fellas     

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IimFE_UJoGo

[RENOVATIONS]

Cool video Tommy 


That tail panel and trunk area have seen better days, eh?

[bobspacin80ta]

Keep up the good work. The vid was great!