ryeguy2006a
06-29-2012, 08:14 AM
Here is a little about the car it is a 1976 Trans Am that is an original 400 with a 4 speed. I have completely gone through this car from top to bottom, front to back, and side to side. There isn't one bolt on this car that I haven't removed, replaced or repainted on this car. Now that the car is finished I am just looking to see what someone might trade me for? I would really be interested in something with an LSx motor, Corvette, Trans Am, Camaro, etc. For a cash price I would take $17,000, which is slightly negotiable. I would just be interested to see what is out there for trades. I by no means need to get rid of the car, so I don't want to see any lowball offers.
The body has been repaired and any rust has been removed and replaced with new steel. It has two new quarter skins, rust free doors and rust free fenders. The whole body was painted with PPG high build primer, blocked around 7 times and sprayed with 2010 Ford Dark Shadow Gray paint, and topped off with 3-4 coats of clear. The underside of the car as well as the inside floor pans and firewall were treated with a liberal coat of POR-15 rust treatment. Several parts and brackets on the car were treated with this paint as well. Also the trim, door handles, and front dash were painted with SEM Trim Black paint.
The current engine is a 1973 Pontiac 400 that is .030 over with TRW pistons, stock rods and crank, 6x-8 heads, Edelbrock P4B intake, Holley 750 DP, and the stock distributor and wires. I went through the engine and put new gaskets and gave it a fresh paint job.
Transmission is a Borg Warner Super T-10, with a factory Hurst shifter and reproduction 4 speed knob. The clutch linkage was upgraded to Rod-links with rod ends that connect the clutch petal to the clutch fork. You won't get that sloppy feeling in the petal and it feels smooth and free.
Suspension has been completely gone through with a front end kit from NPD, PTFB GT front springs, Koni Red Single Adjustable shocks, and at the moment stock rear springs w/ new stock replacement shocks. I also upgraded the body bushings to solid aluminum bushings from PTFB for added rigidity.
Brakes have been completely gone through. I currently have the C5 front brake upgrade with Stainless steel braided hoses, and third gen f-body hubs on the front. The car has new replacement master cylinder, rear wheel cylinders and pads. The rear drums have been cleaned up and painted for a new appearance. I also have a stainless steel braided hose connecting the body lines to the rear end for a stiffer petal feel. I also have a complete set of rear brakes from an LS1 Fbody that will upgrade the rear brakes to 12" rear disks that may or may not come with the car depending on what the deal is.
The interior has been completely gone through and has new front seats, rear seats, new black carpet, 1973 crack free dash, custom smooth faux leather headliner, Year one Rear package tray and all other interior parts have been treated with F21 spray by Turtle Wax, which is an interior treatment rather than an interior polish like Armor All. Also, for a side note I have shaved the firewall of the AC box and plan to eventually put a Vintage Air setup in the car, so currently there isn't any Heat or AC, but I do have all of the original parts to put it back together if you so please.
Stereo is a 1971 Am radio that has been converted to AM/FM stereo with Pre-amp outputs as well as ipod/aux input for listening to MP3 player or other. Also has the factory refurbished 8 track player that will be functional to the current stereo. The front speaker has been upgraded to the dual speaker upgrade from NPD, with their factory 3 ½ inch dual speakers. The rears are going to be upgraded 6x9 speakers, just haven't installed them yet.
Wheels and tires are Custom 17x8 rims that were made by a local shop in Binghamton, NY. They are Chromed Aluminum wheels with Goodrich tires 225 fronts and 235 rears.
The exhaust is a custom 3” mandrel bent system using Spin Tech mufflers and exiting using custom 3” Chrome tips that have been modeled after the factory tips. They are very aggressive looking peeking out of the quarter panel.
I am sure that I am missing several things that I have done/bought for this car over the 7 Years that I have owned it, but you can message me if you want to know more about it. Here are a few pictures of the car finished, but here is a link to all of my pictures of the full resto.
http://s105.photobucket.com/albums/m215/ryeguy2006a/
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/06/IMG_20120610_193512-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/06/IMG_20120610_195409-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/06/IMG_20120610_195253-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/06/IMG_20120610_193538-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/06/IMG_20120610_195422-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/05/IMG_20120520_154817-1.jpg
Thanks,
Ryan
The body has been repaired and any rust has been removed and replaced with new steel. It has two new quarter skins, rust free doors and rust free fenders. The whole body was painted with PPG high build primer, blocked around 7 times and sprayed with 2010 Ford Dark Shadow Gray paint, and topped off with 3-4 coats of clear. The underside of the car as well as the inside floor pans and firewall were treated with a liberal coat of POR-15 rust treatment. Several parts and brackets on the car were treated with this paint as well. Also the trim, door handles, and front dash were painted with SEM Trim Black paint.
The current engine is a 1973 Pontiac 400 that is .030 over with TRW pistons, stock rods and crank, 6x-8 heads, Edelbrock P4B intake, Holley 750 DP, and the stock distributor and wires. I went through the engine and put new gaskets and gave it a fresh paint job.
Transmission is a Borg Warner Super T-10, with a factory Hurst shifter and reproduction 4 speed knob. The clutch linkage was upgraded to Rod-links with rod ends that connect the clutch petal to the clutch fork. You won't get that sloppy feeling in the petal and it feels smooth and free.
Suspension has been completely gone through with a front end kit from NPD, PTFB GT front springs, Koni Red Single Adjustable shocks, and at the moment stock rear springs w/ new stock replacement shocks. I also upgraded the body bushings to solid aluminum bushings from PTFB for added rigidity.
Brakes have been completely gone through. I currently have the C5 front brake upgrade with Stainless steel braided hoses, and third gen f-body hubs on the front. The car has new replacement master cylinder, rear wheel cylinders and pads. The rear drums have been cleaned up and painted for a new appearance. I also have a stainless steel braided hose connecting the body lines to the rear end for a stiffer petal feel. I also have a complete set of rear brakes from an LS1 Fbody that will upgrade the rear brakes to 12" rear disks that may or may not come with the car depending on what the deal is.
The interior has been completely gone through and has new front seats, rear seats, new black carpet, 1973 crack free dash, custom smooth faux leather headliner, Year one Rear package tray and all other interior parts have been treated with F21 spray by Turtle Wax, which is an interior treatment rather than an interior polish like Armor All. Also, for a side note I have shaved the firewall of the AC box and plan to eventually put a Vintage Air setup in the car, so currently there isn't any Heat or AC, but I do have all of the original parts to put it back together if you so please.
Stereo is a 1971 Am radio that has been converted to AM/FM stereo with Pre-amp outputs as well as ipod/aux input for listening to MP3 player or other. Also has the factory refurbished 8 track player that will be functional to the current stereo. The front speaker has been upgraded to the dual speaker upgrade from NPD, with their factory 3 ½ inch dual speakers. The rears are going to be upgraded 6x9 speakers, just haven't installed them yet.
Wheels and tires are Custom 17x8 rims that were made by a local shop in Binghamton, NY. They are Chromed Aluminum wheels with Goodrich tires 225 fronts and 235 rears.
The exhaust is a custom 3” mandrel bent system using Spin Tech mufflers and exiting using custom 3” Chrome tips that have been modeled after the factory tips. They are very aggressive looking peeking out of the quarter panel.
I am sure that I am missing several things that I have done/bought for this car over the 7 Years that I have owned it, but you can message me if you want to know more about it. Here are a few pictures of the car finished, but here is a link to all of my pictures of the full resto.
http://s105.photobucket.com/albums/m215/ryeguy2006a/
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/06/IMG_20120610_193512-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/06/IMG_20120610_195409-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/06/IMG_20120610_195253-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/06/IMG_20120610_193538-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/06/IMG_20120610_195422-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/05/IMG_20120520_154817-1.jpg
Thanks,
Ryan