Hello all. Here is my Trans Am project, started 17 years ago (not continuous). The obsession started, like many, after watching Smokey and the Bandit as a kid, then I had to have one. I had a friend in high school with an original 78 marty, and wanted the thing so bad, but never had the funds. So I always told myself that I would own one someday, even if I had to build it. I started by getting my old neighbor's 77 ta with a good drivetrain and interior, then found a 79 body from Florida 6 years later. The guys were trying to make it into a drag car, but the frame and the quarters were PERFECT, so I picked it up for $400. We repaired the floor and trunk panels, and numerous rust spots here and there, cut another car apart to steal cowl pieces and such, cut out the welded motor mounts and pulled off the "custom" metal panel interior. I love the 77-78 look, so we cut the rear panel out and replaced it with the GM panel to accept the tail lights. We put on new door skins, and FINALLY got it painted!! I am into the interior now, all parts are repainted, new headliner in, new seat upholstery, and wiring, carpet, glass, decals, yada yada yada on the way. It is getting the 77 deluxe black interior, saved from the original 77, and will eventually get the LCD tail light upgrade and the 17X9" argent Year One Rims. By far not a numbers matching anything, but it's MINE! Anyway, here she is so far, hope you enjoy.....
More to come.....
M
