Hitman's Pontiac Trans Am Forum
Trans Am Photos => Restoration Projects => Topic started by: PokeyJR on June 16, 2017, 05:18:02 PM
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I recently acquired my (now passed) fathers 78 Formula Firebird and have taken his nickname (Pokey) and plan on restoring it in his memory. In the middle of July I am going to enter it into the local Show 'n Shine as a kind of last hurrah before the car gets tore down. In this build I'm favoring more practicality than originality. This will be my first undertaking of a project this serious. I've done other "tinkering" but nothing to this scale.
OK so a little bit about the car; when my dad bought it in 2012 it had a sbc 350 in it(not sure on the year yet). It's a manual and has Hurst T-tops. the guy that owned it previously had done some restoration work on it (new carpet, headliner, and back seats reupholstered) that is all that I am aware of at the moment. The headliner has since fallen apart. I hope I can find the build sheet somewhere, though I'm pretty sure it is the original color. I hope I'll be getting some pictures up soon.
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Got some pictures of her today, now if I can just figure out how to upload them with my phone.
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(http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p419/PokeyJr112/received_1915632705374658_zpse21b7134.jpg)
(http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p419/PokeyJr112/received_1915632612041334_zpsbdc0kpcd.jpeg)
(http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p419/PokeyJr112/0617171828a_zpsdrgvajt8.jpg)
(http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p419/PokeyJr112/received_1915632528708009_zpsdpd4r2z0.jpeg)
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Looks like a great car to start with! Sorry for your loss of dad.
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That's in really good shape! Keep posting pictures along the way, the compliments and comments really keep you motivated. Take lots of pics when you take it apart. I took a bunch but always seemed like i never had the right angle lol. Good luck on the project!
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Thanks guys, right now I'm using it as a daily driver so hopefully I can find something to use instead of it. I'm getting really ancy to start on the project. Gotta wait on that car show at least 8) .
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Hello! I enjoyed reading this thread! Restoring the old man's Firebird is quite essential to learn about!
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Could even be original engine, the chev engine was standard on Formulas in '78. Will look very sharp if repainted same colours.
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How is the restoration coming along?
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I am also curious as to how this is coming along!!
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sorry guys i have not been able to make much progress with her. It's been rough and I've had to change living situations so its been hard to find time. i did get some new seats in as well as wheels and tires and i have a plethora of engine parts to build one after i get the block machined so i am moving forward just nowhere near the pace i want to go.
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I'm not sure I accept that apology......what are your plans for it, basically looking as new and original?