Topic: TransAm_Stans 76 400 4sp Project

[TransAm_Stan]

Heading out in the morning to pick up this machine.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320643116314&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

I will fix pics when I get back.

Although it does not have the 455 like I wanted, it pretty much has everything else.  Sometimes you get what you need instead of what you want.  But thats ok.  It leaves room for project #2...

I call it a money pit with all the fondness that I can possibly muster.  I know its going to take alot of time, and alot of money.  I decided on a project after looking at this car. He wanted 16.5K...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180616385497&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

After careful inspection I declined to buy.  I left with a feeling that I can build a better one for less money.  I stand by that statement.  My total budget is 16.5k for this build.  I realistically believe I will come in well under that figure.  ALTHOUGH there are some items I will be purchasing that will not be included in the price, but realistically should be included.  They are, but not limited to: rotisserie, pressure media blaster, spray guns, etc. With me doing all the work involved & bringing in hired guns for the specialty work (blocking for instance) I believe I can stay under my goal, including the above tools.  We shall see.

I know everyone wants to see pics so I will be taking them from the first time I lay eyes on it to when the last decal is applied.  Also I will have PLENTY of questions.  I hope everybody will put up with my incessant question asking.  Some questions may seem trivial to some, but to me, as a noob to TA's,  even the most minute question has merit, at least to me.  So thanks in advance...

'Tis all for now.  

Blue Skies,

Stan

[BLURR]

Good looking project and love the silver car. What up with all the blue suspension under the project car?

[shank0668]

Hope the process goes smoothly.  We will all be waiting.

[Frode_skj]

seems like a nice project good luck with it

[4speed76]

Looks like a nice project.  Keep us updated with your progress.

[shank0668]

Any news?

[TransAm_Stan]

Well I have  TA in my garage!   Let me tell you a story...

So I head out for Queens New York this morning.  My GPS decides to take me downtown to get to Queens.  What a nightmare.  And I was flying solo to boot.  I just finished chatting on the cell phone & passing the Empire State Building when a cop motions me over.  Seems like talking on the cell & driving is a no no in Manhattan. Hit me for at least 135.00.  Not to mention the 80 bux in tolls I payed. I was ready to throw that GPS out the window.   Feels good to vent...

At first glance this is going to be more of a project that I figured.  I have a feeling (not sure yet) that some if all of the previous body repair will have to be done over.  I will look at it more closely Tomorrow.  I hate bodywork...

Heres a pic of my ride(s)..



I am tired...  Night night to all.

Stan

[shank0668]

Doesn't look bad from here.  Hope it checks out well

[rad400]

Stan check on this if you can sooner than later. I believe you can'nt use roller lifter unless you have a roller cam and I from what I read in the description it is just a hydro flat tappet cam.

[TransAm_Stan]

Stan check on this if you can sooner than later. I believe you can'nt use roller lifter unless you have a roller cam and I from what I read in the description it is just a hydro flat tappet cam.

I have all the receipts from the motor build (so PO says) and I will check into that.

Stan

[shank0668]

You know we expect tons of photos Stan
Doubt you will need me for anything, but if so I can call.

[TransAm_Stan]

Day One Deconstruction:

I looked. And Looked.  No build sheet.

Pulled the interior today.  Floorboards look GREAT.  I was surprised.  It will need a complete interior. Eventually.  Depends how tight finances get I can recondition some items.

Dash is not cracked.  Decent console.  Seat base wires all broken.  I consider that little stuff.

My biggest fear is the bodywork that has been done.  I have a feeling, although I will not know until I break out the 36 grit what is going on.  Keeping fingers crossed.  If I had to guess one of three scenarios: 1) Horrible  2) Disgusting or my fav 3) Criminal.  Either way I do not think it is going to be good.

And no sanding in my garage until I construct a garage within a garage because I do not want an inch of dust over everything.  Call me anal...

Have not crawled underneath it yet.  Right now I still need to have the car mobile.  I need to remove some MX & street bikes.  Going to be a couple days before I get the bikes to my fathers for storage.  Weather has been a killer lately & looks like it is not getting any better in the near future.

Items that I know I have to have:

Headlight cowl nose thingee
Air cleaner base.
complete interior

I cannot seem to get the kick panels out.  What is the trick?

Shankster: I have been holding out on taking pics.  I will try to get some this afternoon.

One other item I have been toying around with.  I see no one has posted the dollar amount that they have spent on the build as they progressed on their restoration.  I am thinking of doing this. But it might scare me. LOL  Any thoughts?

Stay Warm,

Stan

[TransAm_Stan]

Going to order the Pontiac CD tonight.  I was searching out reference material when I came across this:

http://www.autobody101.com/content/training-videos/

Anybody ever use this type of media before?

Thanks All...

Stan

[shank0668]

Going to order the Pontiac CD tonight.  I was searching out reference material when I came across this:

http://www.autobody101.com/content/training-videos/

Anybody ever use this type of media before?

Thanks All...

Stan

Start your excel sheet of totals
Body work is the worse, especially when you can't weld.  I don't know of anything that tops it.

[TransAm_Stan]

For you pic hoes...

This is why my garage is full!!!!





















More pics here

http://s656.photobucket.com/albums/uu281/Whymee415/My%20Trans%20Am/

Stan