Topic: 1976 Trans Am 455 4spd...Finally...

[TxBandit911]

So, I finally got it home. I will put up more pics soon. I'm itching to get started.....

I'm happy to see it home.....

[ShakerBreaker]

Congratulations Sir

[TxBandit911]

another quick one...

[Tin Indians Rule]

Another 76'er! Yay! Sure looks like a solid car to start with. Is it numbers matching? Was the engine and transmission included? What options? You sticking with factory or

[BONES]

Congratulations and welcome to the '76 club.  I started a thread somewhere for 76'ers to provide information about their cars - please join us.

[TxBandit911]

Another 76'er! Yay! Sure looks like a solid car to start with. Is it numbers matching? Was the engine and transmission included? What options? You sticking with factory or

Yes, its #'s matching...Engine and Tranny included. The Options are, Power Windows & Locks, Rear Defroster, Deluxe interior. No go on the factory 8 track tho (bummer). Someone put Snowflakes on it and a white fender. The Driver's side fender is ruined and I also have to find a hood. The Owner also gave me a extra set of doors and window glass. I'm going to have to replace the floors, truck pan, and part of the quarters. This will take some work, but I got to this before it was too late...

[Tin Indians Rule]

awesome. Sounds like she's well optioned. I can't wait to follow along as you start on her.

[NWW-79 T/A]

I'll be following this. What a cool car. 455 4 speed

[TxBandit911]

Unloaded it today....I have a small garage, but it will be good enough. Here at Ft Riley there is a HUGE shop for us soldiers to use with lifts, paint booth/ body shop, parts store, and even a full engine machine shop. So, I'll be set up...





I cant wait to tear into this beautiful car....

[ryeguy2006a]

Nice to see another 76 being saved. Good luck man. Nice that you have all of those services available to you.

[Burd Turd]

There's no front lic. plate frame.

[Tin Indians Rule]

Dang Burd. I had to scroll back up to see. When I seen the pic missing the whole front bumper I snorted! LOL  I have an NOS holder if he needs one.

[joe d]

have a 76 locally here in southwest florida for $6200 supposedly all original California car, he says absolutly NO rust and has original paint. i may go look at it, but looks a bit rough in photos

[TxBandit911]

There's no front lic. plate frame.

There will be!!! Until then, I will hang them on the wall with pride


Today I went out and got a few things I will need...it's been a while since I've done this kinda work and I dont have much left in the equipment category. I picked up a new paint gun, a media blasting kit (cheapo, but it will do me), angle grinder, and a couple of new air tools.

I have found out that the price of paint has gone WAY up in the last 12-15 years...whats up with that? Thank you EPA. 

I still gotta pick up a compressor, but that will be next week I think...untill then, I will be working on tearing the car down...

[NWW-79 T/A]

Your restoring this to factory condition right? What's the original colors?