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Trans Am Photos => Trans Am Photos => Topic started by: Firehawk666 on August 14, 2007, 07:10:28 PM

Title: First time Trans am owner. 1978 T/A W72
Post by: Firehawk666 on August 14, 2007, 07:10:28 PM

Hello brand new to this forum as i just found it today. I will be getting my first trans am tomorrow night delivered to my door step.. talk about great service from my seller :).

It is a 1978 Trans Am w/72 which is performance engine and handling package for this year Trans AM.  Its a rebuilt Pontiac 400 6.6 Litre engine W72, with an upgraded TH400 automatic transmission and B&M ratchet shifter.

Here are some pics the seller took i will be taken my pics tomorrow night !!!!!!

Any more questions about the car just ask as i have alot more info and i will have alot to learn!

(http://i1.ebayimg.com/03/i/000/ae/7c/c1e1_1.JPG)

(http://i3.ebayimg.com/01/i/000/ae/a3/236c_1.JPG)


(http://i2.ebayimg.com/03/i/000/ae/a3/228c_1.JPG)

(http://i5.ebayimg.com/07/i/000/ae/a1/e4be_1.JPG)

Title: Re: First time Trans am owner. 1978 T/A W72
Post by: blue81ta on August 14, 2007, 07:28:08 PM

Nice looking T/A 8) Welcome to the site. Thanks for the pics.

Title: Re: First time Trans am owner. 1978 T/A W72
Post by: edek on August 14, 2007, 07:33:57 PM

Congrats on your new baby, she looks gooooood.
Welcome to the site, love to see some night pics of the car.

Title: Re: First time Trans am owner. 1978 T/A W72
Post by: Firehawk666 on August 14, 2007, 07:39:12 PM

Well be here around 8pm eastern time, should get some nice sunset pics and then some darkness with the lights on!
maybe i can get a video up not sure how to do that on here, might need to upload it somewhere.

Question what does everyone use to clean there cars? Of course hand wash is a no brainer but has anyone taken it to a car wash? :o

Title: Re: First time Trans am owner. 1978 T/A W72
Post by: rkellerjr on August 14, 2007, 08:15:21 PM

Wow, great looking ride partner and welcome to 78ta.  Glad to have you aboard.

Title: Re: First time Trans am owner. 1978 T/A W72
Post by: Rick on August 14, 2007, 10:22:05 PM

Well...with a car that nice...we need to get you signed up for the Nationals! :) :) ;)

Title: Re: First time Trans am owner. 1978 T/A W72
Post by: LOMILETA on August 14, 2007, 10:28:50 PM

Beautiful car, was that on craigslist? You got 1 nice car there.

Title: Re: First time Trans am owner. 1978 T/A W72
Post by: Firehawk666 on August 14, 2007, 10:44:22 PM

Thank you for the replies. Yeah Rick wish i can make it this year but a little to late as it is next week, i think next year will be better as i will have a full year to add some stuff to the T/A :).

The car was on ebay, around 45 mins from me which worked out great! I went to check it out last night, enjoyed it looked nice and seller is driving it to me tomorrow night.  I have a copy of the title and it came from FL and i live in PA so warm weather bird :)

Title: Re: First time Trans am owner. 1978 T/A W72
Post by: norwood on August 14, 2007, 10:48:33 PM

VERY NICE   I like that RED

Title: Re: First time Trans am owner. 1978 T/A W72
Post by: Firehawk666 on August 14, 2007, 10:53:28 PM

Yeah i am trying to find out the color, once i get the car tomorrow i can check the cowl data its either redbird red or that mayan red?

Title: Re: First time Trans am owner. 1978 T/A W72
Post by: bandit nz on August 15, 2007, 01:54:36 AM

Real nice car and you got off on the right foot, posting pics straight up  ;)

That red is a stand out, very cool, it will make it go faster too  ::)

AS for a car wash, ARE YOU MAD  :o its a Trans Am, Sir !!

Just kidding, if you do use a touch free one only and its a good way to find leaks, but make sure you have a big towel ready  :P or may get wet  :o 8)

First day I got mine, it had been shipped to me half way around the world and was filthy, so I whipped it through a touchless car wash, but i had my door ajar, man did I get wet.
I was able to forgo my shower that night though  :o ::) ;D

looking forward to more pic's and WELCOME to 78ta.com   

Title: Re: First time Trans am owner. 1978 T/A W72
Post by: AmFan on August 15, 2007, 06:54:50 AM

Welcome to the site.  Very nice car you have there.
What part of PA are you in?  I am in just south of Pgh.

tom

Title: Re: First time Trans am owner. 1978 T/A W72
Post by: Firehawk666 on August 15, 2007, 10:20:53 AM

Yeah i think it is hand wash only for me!! They did open a new car wash about 6 months ago but not worth the risk!!
Can anyone recommend a wax that is safe for trans ams or anything else i may need! wheel bright or whatever its called for tires?

hey Amfan i am 10 mins south of Reading PA

Title: Re: First time Trans am owner. 1978 T/A W72
Post by: Firehawk666 on August 15, 2007, 06:06:46 PM

Well its almost here should be in by 7pm tonight! then its picture time!

Title: Re: First time Trans am owner. 1978 T/A W72
Post by: bobspacin80ta on August 15, 2007, 06:42:55 PM

We'll be waiting!

Title: Re: First time Trans am owner. 1978 T/A W72
Post by: Firehawk666 on August 15, 2007, 07:05:39 PM

Well just took it for a spin pretty nice ride, of course it has to be like 90 out :) but air works great
ill have some pics up tonight!

Title: Re: First time Trans am owner. 1978 T/A W72
Post by: Firehawk666 on August 15, 2007, 10:16:23 PM

http://s231.photobucket.com/albums/ee8/firehawk666/

Title: Re: First time Trans am owner. 1978 T/A W72
Post by: milly on August 16, 2007, 12:19:28 AM

Great T/A. Just saw your other pics.  :)

Title: Re: First time Trans am owner. 1978 T/A W72
Post by: Firehawk666 on August 16, 2007, 12:37:26 AM

Now would it be lame to get this for my car keys!

(http://i3.ebayimg.com/02/i/05/1a/be/ae_1.JPG)

Title: Re: First time Trans am owner. 1978 T/A W72
Post by: milly on August 16, 2007, 12:42:21 AM

Not at all.  ;D

Title: Re: First time Trans am owner. 1978 T/A W72
Post by: WarbirdTA on August 16, 2007, 12:54:14 AM

Just wondering if the door panels have a Firebird stiched into it.
Those look like 1981 NASCAR Turbo Trans Am door panels (but I can't see if there is a stiched bird on them).
I always liked the two toned door panels.
Beautiful car!

George  8)

Title: Re: First time Trans am owner. 1978 T/A W72
Post by: rkellerjr on August 16, 2007, 06:15:32 AM

Quote from: Firehawk666 on August 16, 2007, 12:37:26 AM

Now would it be lame to get this for my car keys!

(http://i3.ebayimg.com/02/i/05/1a/be/ae_1.JPG)

Where did you find that?

Title: Re: First time Trans am owner. 1978 T/A W72
Post by: Firehawk666 on August 16, 2007, 09:35:37 PM

That key chain is on ebay right now for what was it 8.99 plus shipping! Pretty close huh?

(http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee8/firehawk666/101_3960.jpg?t=1187314507)

(http://i3.ebayimg.com/02/i/05/1a/be/ae_1.JPG)

Title: Re: First time Trans am owner. 1978 T/A W72
Post by: wheels78ta on August 16, 2007, 10:07:32 PM

Beautiful car, Firehawk666.  And you'll need to paint your rims silver and interior white to match the keychain.     ;D