new poncho here!

[Abbott]

Hello all! I am so excited to find this site as i am a HUGE fan of g-machines, and i recently started my own g-machine project. The car is a 1980 Trans Am.
I will be buying a house in the near future, then i can start rippin and tearin into the car, but for now its in storage untouched. '80 was not my first choice, but the sheetmetal is perfect and the price was to good to pass up, so i jumped on it.
The future mod list so far stands at...


-455 Crate
-Tremec TKO 600
-Baer Brakes
-DSE mini tub
-DSE 2nd gen f-body suspension drop
-18x12 w/335 tires out back, 18x9 in the front
-Custom paint that i have yet decided on

That list should be enough to keep me busy for many years to come!
Look forward to getting to know the group and maybe meeting some of the local guys!:cheers:

[NOT A TA]

Welcome! Sounds like a nice project. Any "before" pics?

John

[dropit69]

welcome and nice list of things to do..sounds like a good project..love the avatar ..lol..

[Ralph LoGrasso]

Welcome to the site.

[class67]

welcome and yes we need to see before pictures.

[Abbott]

Ill grab some pics and get em up soon, thanks for the welcome all!

[Pzary3233]

Welcome! It's always nice to see someone building a Poncho!

[thunderzy]

wow this is awesome. I have a 79 firebird and contemplating many of the same mods. unfortunately im an extreme newbie and this is my first project car. I have no experience. please document as much of this project as possible.

[Zee]

Welcome.

[Smock67]

Its good to see another bird join the site. Welcome and i cant wait to see your project.

[PT Goat]

Welcome - always good to have another Pontiac around.

[Abbott]

Hey all, finally got some pics up, took long enough! I actually just started tearing into her today.... let the games begin! :seizure: Cheers!


A few pics before the carnage ensued...

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/07/P7180376-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/07/P7180373-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/07/P7180375-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/07/P7180378-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/07/P7180377-1.jpg



The 350 the last owner put in. Already sold... i think

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/07/P7180383-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/07/P7180381-1.jpg



The last car..... she is missed every day :crying:

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/07/WS6_006-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/07/WS6_007-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/07/FH000010-1.jpg

[70bird]

That 80 looks solid. And a full roof car probably makes it rare for the year. Seems most late 2nd gen T/A's were T-tops. Great project!
Welcome to the site.

[SaturnVUEguy]

Looks like a pretty solid car, aside from the floorboards.

[Chevrolaine]

Welcome
Now that's what I'm talkin about, tearing into a nice solid TA for a project!
Keep the pics coming as you progress in the Project Update section.

[Abbott]

Looks like a pretty solid car, aside from the floorboards.

lol, yea they do look a lil beat up in that pic, but i assure you its just surface rust, no where has it eaten all the way through. Thats something ive been meaning to clean up and toss a coat of primer to keep it from getting worse.

[Abbott]

Welcome
Now that's what I'm talkin about, tearing into a nice solid TA for a project!
Keep the pics coming as you progress in the Project Update section.

Thanks! Yes, the body is solid, probably the main reason i bought it. '70-'73 were the years i was after, but for the price and the condition of this one i couldn't pass her up.

[hemigeno]

looks nice

[BenW455]

That is a nice start. Keep the pics comming. I have a 79 TA that I am workiing on. So I like to see people building Pontiacs.

[Roadbuster]

Nice! It is in really good shape. I like Ponchos! :twothumbs

[Abbott]

Thanks again guys! Now the main thing i need to learn is PATIENCE! And how to set a budget lol. I want this thing done now, but its going to take time with the $$ i plan on spending.
I should be able to get it into paint before i leave for Iraq, and an engine and trans after i get back. After that, it will be slow going. Ill keep it updated in the Project Update section. Thanks again all!:cheers:

[89Formula]

That is a great start. Looks very clean. Nice find. Keep the progress pics. coming.

[T_Raven]

nice project, i've got a 79 ta myself. everytime i see a small block in a pontiac i just want to.....:slap: somebody. unless it's the original engine, or a car that only came with a chevy small block. small blocks are so boring!...but to each his own i guess so great choice on the 455!

[cdoggy81]

"'70-'73 were the years i was after"
Yah, I know what ya mean... :)

Very nice & solid car to start with. Should be a great project!