My Trans Am 2012

[Aircal]

Well got her running again. Carb and distributer where rebuilt. Along with trans and rear end. So pulled back the covers tonight and started claybaring her. Shes got a was to go before shes ready to strut her stuff again, but the journey is underway.

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[Aircal]

 

[RICH17]

4.9?

 

[boostedguy05]

:stupid:

 

[Aircal]

1980 went to 4.9 and 4.9 turbo. Throw in the stupid air pump and they poor thing probably runs the worst qtr mile with a V8 ever recorded...lol

 

[Dan00Hawk]

Great that it's running! Can't wait to see it in person! I'm probably bringing mine to work on Saturday.

 

[Aircal]

Thinking about it, I'm 12-9. See what I can get done friday. Looks good from 10 ft away. See if I can get that down to 5 ft tomorrow...lol

 

[brandoLSX]

Purchase some Pinnacle Swirl Remover and that haze on the paint will buff right out.

 

[Aircal]

Yea that will be the next step. Claybarred it just after those pics. Was already to dark when I finished.
Still not sure what I will finish it off with. I have used Liquid Glass in the past with really good results. Except for, I can't use any of the instant detail sprays, they all look terrible.

 

[wolfe]

What needs to be done to it still?

 

[wolfe]

1980 went to 4.9 and 4.9 turbo. Throw in the stupid air pump and they poor thing probably runs the worst qtr mile with a V8 ever recorded...lol

a 4.8 LS and a turbo would be cool

 

[slowchevy]

That's an awesome car

 

[Aircal]

What needs to be done to it still?

Mostly detail work now. Does need an new exhust. Already been to Fair Muffler, just need to rebuild my account the wife dosn't know about...lol Calipers could use a rebuild, but as I drive it more I think they will be ok. Will keep an eye on that.
Will need tires soon enough, no clue the age on them. Will have Dan maybe check them out tomorrow when we are at work. They look brand new but are over 10 years old. Then it's just maybe replacing little things that bug me. Dried window seals. Speakers that sound like something from the 70's and 80's. things like that.

 

[Shells_04]

Nice car.

 

[Dan00Hawk]

Looked great in the parking lot at work on Saturday night!

 

[Aircal]

There is some fun right there. A customer asked me in pvt what was with the confiderate plate..lol. I said, oh sorry thats the 1976 georgia plate from the smokey and the bandit movie...lol

 

[bdyman]

i love it, if ya ever need it or want it restored im your man, i restored your exact car 2 yrs ago, everything brand new on it if ya want pics ill post them up on here

 

[1quick]

if you plan to buff it I have a fine cut compound that will make that look perfect i could hook you up with

 

[Theautoguy]

My last T/A (81') came with a 301 and the optional spun bearing. You know, an old school 400 would drop in there and look right at home.

 

[Smokinhot]

I REALLY love 2nd gens!

 

[Smokinhot]

i love it, if ya ever need it or want it restored im your man, i restored your exact car 2 yrs ago, everything brand new on it if ya want pics ill post them up on here

if he doesn't care about posting them, I'd love to see them!

 

[firemandan1700]

Im with the 4.8 + turbo idea

 

[Smokinhot]

If I hadn't gotten laid off and had to sell my 4.8 that would have been what I'd of done!

 

[Aircal]

i love it, if ya ever need it or want it restored im your man, i restored your exact car 2 yrs ago, everything brand new on it if ya want pics ill post them up on here

Of course post them up !!!!

 

[bdyman]

ok..............

hold on i have more