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Offline transam dave

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1978 firebird esprit &1980 trans am 2 new arrivals to the nest.
« on: February 14, 2010, 08:15:57 PM »
THIS is a 1978 firebird esprit chevy 305 motor runs great.

















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Offline pointman

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Re: 1978 firebird esprit new arrival to the nest.
« Reply #1 on: February 14, 2010, 08:18:32 PM »
Nice addition Dave, looks like a fun project to keep you busy!
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Re: 1978 firebird esprit new arrival to the nest.
« Reply #2 on: February 14, 2010, 08:38:40 PM »
Where did you find this one Dave...get it for a good price?
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Offline transam dave

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Re: 1978 firebird esprit new arrival to the nest.
« Reply #3 on: February 14, 2010, 08:50:55 PM »
pics on the 1980 trans am.








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Offline 80ws6ta

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Re: 1978 firebird esprit new arrival to the nest.
« Reply #4 on: February 14, 2010, 10:47:16 PM »
Nice buy! Now, we just need some pictures of the 1980 (I'm not partial to the '80 400 car since I have one... cough)!
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Offline transam dave

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Re: 1978 firebird esprit new arrival to the nest.
« Reply #5 on: February 14, 2010, 11:04:10 PM »
Quote from: 80ws6ta on February 14, 2010, 10:47:16 PM
Nice buy! Now, we just need some pictures of the 1980 (I'm not partial to the '80 400 car since I have one... cough)!
I will take them monday,post them ,i hope mondy night after work.
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Offline 4speed76

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Re: 1978 firebird esprit new arrival to the nest.
« Reply #6 on: February 15, 2010, 10:08:43 AM »
Nice find Dave, where do you come up with all these cars, my wife would shoot me if I kept brining cars home.
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Re: 1978 firebird esprit new arrival to the nest.
« Reply #7 on: February 15, 2010, 10:37:02 AM »
RE: 1fast78  she goes with to buy them.
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Re: 1978 firebird esprit new arrival to the nest.
« Reply #8 on: February 15, 2010, 01:41:44 PM »
Quote from: transam dave on February 15, 2010, 10:37:02 AM
RE: 1fast78  she goes with to buy them.

She's a keeper then...mine would also shoot me but she would to see the look on my face after she had them hauled away...then the unthinkable would happen!!!

She's gunna catch my joking some day and then I'll be in doo doo.

She's not that bad really but I like to make fun of it
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Re: 1978 firebird esprit new arrival to the nest.
« Reply #9 on: February 15, 2010, 01:42:26 PM »
Quote from: transam dave on February 15, 2010, 10:37:02 AM
RE: 1fast78  she goes with to buy them.

Where did you find the wife?  Maybe I can search the same spots, LOL J/K.

Good to see your wife supports you and your insane collection of t/a's.
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Offline ZachAttack77TA

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Re: 1978 firebird esprit new arrival to the nest.
« Reply #10 on: February 15, 2010, 04:15:22 PM »
Nice project. Palnning a Trans Am clone or just restoration? Either way, what's with that interesting plumbing under the hood? (the blue valve) Just wondering...

Can't wait to see more!
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Offline Jolley_Man666

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Re: 1978 firebird esprit new arrival to the nest.
« Reply #11 on: February 15, 2010, 07:20:03 PM »
Looks like a solid project
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Re: 1978 firebird esprit new arrival to the nest.
« Reply #12 on: February 16, 2010, 12:02:42 AM »
Quote from: 1fast78 on February 15, 2010, 01:42:26 PM
Quote from: transam dave on February 15, 2010, 10:37:02 AM
RE: 1fast78  she goes with to buy them.

Where did you find the wife?  Maybe I can search the same spots, LOL J/K.

Good to see your wife supports you and your insane collection of t/a's.
Quote from: 1fast78 on February 15, 2010, 01:42:26 PM
Quote from: transam dave on February 15, 2010, 10:37:02 AM
RE: 1fast78  she goes with to buy them.

Where did you find the wife?  Maybe I can search the same spots, LOL J/K.

Good to see your wife supports you and your insane collection of t/a's.
  My wife now ex wife worked at the same fabric store in the mall. I had met her one day when she brougt her with one day to a carnial that i was working for extra cash. me and the first wife split up so i went out with her co worker by then they were all ready working other places not at the same stores.
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Re: 1978 firebird esprit new arrival to the nest.
« Reply #13 on: February 17, 2010, 12:25:07 AM »
....is that a water shut-off valve in-line with the hose???
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Re: 1978 firebird esprit new arrival to the nest.
« Reply #14 on: February 17, 2010, 12:28:43 AM »
Quote from: RayB on February 17, 2010, 12:25:07 AM
....is that a water shut-off valve in-line with the hose???
Good eye,yes it is :o :o ??? ??? ??? ??? ???
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