Project 90 day 1975 Trans Am restore bet with wife

[qnitro]

All right, so My GTO is at paint, My 75 Trans Am, with the GTO interior is waiting on a harness to be finished up, and my Barracuda are done.. So I picked up a pretty clean 1975 Trans Am with no title here in the bay area.. I already went to the DMV got it registered.. DMV didnt kill me this time.

So I wanted to do is build a car in a 90 day window, I picked this time, because it seemed right :) So The plan is, and you can see I have staged some of the parts already, (kinda cheating alittle) to build the car from start to finish in 90 days.The car is solid, it has 2 very small rust areas I can patch but all in all its pretty clean. Its a 1975 Serling silver, 400 block(which is long gone) with a T400. The interior is solid as well, needs some door panels and headliners stuff but the usual subjects. So I have bought most all the parts, and they are either hear or will be here with in the next week or so..He is the plan..

I will stripp car down, powder coat subbrame, strip bottom, and rear primer/sealer and undercoat. Rear will be rebuilt, and housing painted, I have a new good mark tank, Im putting a full Hotchkis TVS system, global west tubular upper and lower control arms and Konis on all for corners. I will strip fire wall and have a DSE smoothed firewall panel, and a DSE brake booster that will go on..I bought a BRP LSX conversion kit and will drop that on as well..I bought a 2005 LQ9, and it is at the shop, being bored .30 over with new bearing and all the typical maching work, they than will install all the new parts from Scoggin-dickey. I got a custom Cam, LS7 lifter, New LS3 CnC'd heads with springs, a LS7 CLutch set up, and on this car, Im going to run a Vic Jr carb set up with a 850 carb. Car should be around 600HP, Im doing a nice billet pulley set up and havent figured out if I want to do A/C yet. I have a rebuilt T56 going in as well..When I get all the parts back from powder coating, I will make it a roller, and drop off to have it stripped and repainted the factory silver..I have a 4p and 6p wilwood set up with parking brake already, and a set of NewGens 19/20 for the rolling on..The interior is going to be all stock, just refinished to new, but I will be doing all autometer gauges. I am also putting 1976 bumpers front and rear, because they are smoothed..Since I have all the parts, the machine work is going to be done in 2 weeks, and powder coating will take a week.. Im pretty sure, It will go to paint in a month.. as a roller, no motor. I have bet my wife a trip to the Keys, from start to finish 90 days...She is going to take pics along the way.. the only help is my dad.. as he is retired can knock alot out while Im at work. This is my 5th car doing this too..and most take years.. Im hoping I have enough experience to make it in 90 days, but if not.. I love the Keys :)

Here are the pics I took Monday, and we will start and I will be on the clock Saturday :)

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[ONDSKAN]

Sounds like you win either way....cool car... happy wife.

[Rod]

if you need extra help (here and there) let me know Im here in the bay area also

[srh3trinity]

Cool, document the heck out of the build. I am about to start digging into my 74 Firebird. I have a Scott Mock subframe on order, Ridetech 4 link for out back and coilovers coming with the subframe from Scott. Mine is getting an L92 and 4L80E. I won't be anywhere close to 90 days though.

[gofastwclass]

Build the car in 90 days and take a vacation to the keys to relax. You will have a cool car AND a happy wife.

[qnitro]

I might take you up on that :)


if you need extra help (here and there) let me know Im here in the bay area also

[compos mentis]

I had a '74 T/A 455. I didn't like those bumpers at the time, but now I don't mind 'em.

The exterior color choice can obviously minimize how much they stand out.

I like the '75 look better than the '74 for the bigger rear window and the fog lamps in the grill.

Like you said though, the '76 bumpers are smooth, and I like the 1 and done factor those cars have over the later 2nd gens.

[qnitro]

I agree... My other 1975 I have here on pro-touring Im doing a 1977 front and rear.. Just a cleaner look


I had a '74 T/A 455. I didn't like those bumpers at the time, but now I don't mind 'em.

The exterior color choice can obviously minimize how much they stand out.

I like the '75 look better than the '74 for the bigger rear window and the fog lamps in the grill.

Like you said though, the '76 bumpers are smooth, and I like the 1 and done factor those cars have over the later 2nd gens.

[sixgunsblazing]

Wow, my 74TA has been in paint jail for 90 days now!

good luck on this project and timeline

[qnitro]

Man, the paint is the only thing that might trip me up


Wow, my 74TA has been in paint jail for 90 days now!

good luck on this project and timeline

[AusMarty]

Big ol' Vinyl decal solves your hood problem!

:-D

[AusMarty]

EDIT: Double post. :-(

[john31s]

just vinyl wrap the entire car, no more paint jail.

[qnitro]

Man, Im just not sure that a place I want to go... Im kinda old fashion :)


just vinyl wrap the entire car, no more paint jail.

[Z06killinSBF]

Rustoleum or Plastidip it.

or leave the patina look.

[qnitro]

I was VERY seriously considering the patina look.. I kinda like it..
Rustoleum or Plastidip it.

or leave the patina look.

[Z06killinSBF]

I dig it, it has a good one going for it. Don't overdo the wheel choice (18" rally) and it would look killer.

[srh3trinity]

I must be the only one out there that likes the 74-76 front end. I am keeping mine, although I may go with a 79-81 rear bumper and taillights with LED's because I like the smooth look of that rear bumper. There are enough 77-78's out there.

[Rod]

Im putting a full Hotchkis TVS system, global west tubular upper and lower control arms and Konis on all for corners.

digging the parts choices, the only thing I would change are the shocks, think about running an adjustable shock from QA1 or Ridetech (single adjust would be fine) it really allows you to adjust from track to daily driving

[Mr. Anderson]

If that car already had a decent paint job I'd say no problem. But you've got some work cut out for you. I'm pullin' for ya!

[qnitro]

I might switch... I was thinking about that... I have single adjustables on my other 75 trans am...Im hping to have it ready for goodguys pleasanton autocross...



digging the parts choices, the only thing I would change are the shocks, think about running an adjustable shock from QA1 or Ridetech (single adjust would be fine) it really allows you to adjust from track to daily driving

[qnitro]

I start Tommorow, I hope I have it all stripped by Sunday afternoon.. I will take pics along the way, and have all the stuff set aside for powder coating.. I know I know.. the paint is my Achilles heal... My GTO I dropped off this week, is a 3 month paint job.. Im hoping because Im going same factory color.. I can cut to a month....


If that car already had a decent paint job I'd say no problem. But you've got some work cut out for you. I'm pullin' for ya!

[Rod]

I might switch... I was thinking about that... I have single adjustables on my other 75 trans am...Im hping to have it ready for goodguys pleasanton autocross...

see you at Pleasanton, come on by and take a ride, and if you get the 75 Trans am done I want a ride in that

[qnitro]

will do...
see you at Pleasanton, come on by and take a ride, and if you get the 75 Trans am done I want a ride in that

[qnitro]

I have is almost stripped... I will have subframe and rear end out in the morning, and have all the stuff set aside for powder coating trip on monday..rust isnt as bad as I thought... I have a couple of small places to weld up...

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[qnitro]

Well we are making headway..My dad stripped the firewall and started tacking the DSE plate up.. The DSE plate fits great. I plan on pulling the window and stripping the dash cowl and getting ready for paint.. I have a patch I need to do in the passenger front seat this weekend as well, and than strip and prime the bottom.. My dad is killing it..He is retired, and has all day to screw around on this thing...

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[68400BIRD]

I will be keeping a close eye on this project. I wish you luck but like mentioned before you win either way. If you do pull this off I will feel like a complete failure on my car. LOL Three years and along ways to go.

[qnitro]

Thanks.. I checked out you 68 bird project, i will definitely need your help on my next project I have a 1968 bird in the wings waiting on this to be completed...

[68400BIRD]

I will help out in any way that I can. Again good luck. I think I would try and finish it in 91 days.

[Ron.in.SoCal]

You're an animal QN...

[qnitro]

Well rear end is done.. We power washed it, degreased it, and painted it with some nice black duplicolor, I have knew axles, bearing and seals ready to go, just need to check the posi itself.... I have knocked out the rear end of the car, and GOD was I a mess.. I never knew how dirty these things are after almost 40 years.. My Dad plans on finishing the midddle of the car and undercoat by Friday.. dry over night and start reassembly on Saturday.. I have all the parts to make it a roller... The motor is almost done... I pick up powder coating Wednesday or Thursday...My dad has a little welding to do on the filler panel and building a patch panels for the passenger floor.. I will take pics of the powder, but I had front sub-frame, bumper brackets, misc radiator brackets and some front headlight surround brackets...

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[ryeguy2006a]

Great project by the way! And we are all pulling for you. I look forward to seeing the progress, as I am doing an LSx swap too. I am going to steal the DSE block off plate idea though. Also, if you need a pair of 76 grills I have a set that need to be refinished. Good luck!


I must be the only one out there that likes the 74-76 front end.

You are definitely not the only one out there that likes the 76 front ends!!

[jy211]

nice Duc btw

[qnitro]

Thanks.. I've been watching yours as well..How much for the grills... The DSE plate is awesome.. The is the second one I used..I got some good news, the machine shop called today.. the LQ9 is finished, they bored .30 over, new bearings and assembled.. I can pick up today.. I have 95% of all parts now.. I pick up powder coating Thursday, I called them this morning.. Im pretty much on schedule.. The paint is the main issue...Body is pretty straight, so I hope that helps with time.. I have given 5 weeks for paint..Im hoping it will be less.. The same shop is doing my 1966 GTO...

[qnitro]

Thanks... I have only rode a total of 25 miles this whole year... I suck


nice Duc btw

[qnitro]

OHHHHh Im picking up motor, and they painted it in black and left the aluminum heads natural, should I paint the block pontiac blue/teal?? Im moving the coils to the back fire wall low.. so the motor will be pretty noticeable???Whole engine bay(firewall, inner fenders, radiator support) is going to be painted the factory silver... So it might look good either way..

[68400BIRD]

The Pontiac metalic blue is nice but a black engine looks tough and hides dirt real well. LOL We need more pics.

[geberhard]

Kevin bad ass! I totally forgot you had started on this! Let me know if you need some help!

What color are you planning to do the car and engine bay. If engine bay is black or satin black a nice blackout or Pontiac Metallic blue will make this pop. What intake are you going with?

Gui

[qnitro]

I bought the Vic Jr w/Demon 850/MSD6010.. Im doing a carb set up on this one, my other 1975 Trans am, havent really done anything, Im waiting on the stupid harness..


Kevin bad ass! I totally forgot you had started on this! Let me know if you need some help!

What color are you planning to do the car and engine bay. If engine bay is black or satin black a nice blackout or Pontiac Metallic blue will make this pop. What intake are you going with?

Gui

[1977TRANSAM]

I like the pontiac blue personally.

[Later-A-body]

Pontiac blue.

[qnitro]

OK weekend update.. I got alot of parts in.. Motor is back, I ordered the Bandit(yearone) dash and got the autometer guages.. I ordered from Mattsclassicbowtie the vintage air set up.. I ran into a snag, the powder coat didnt come back on friday, will be done tuesday, so we just moved into the interior... Started stripping it.. not to bad..all the glass is out, cleaning and prepping for paint, got the rear end done.. all new bearing, axles, brakes, seals.. Making good progress

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[qnitro]

Well, I got the powder coating back.. The underneath is done, We are putting car back to a roller this weekend..

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[qnitro]

OK, great weekend update..The car is a roller again and Im on track for dropping it off to paint next week. I put the newly powder coated front subframe, added the global west upper and lower control arms, Hotchkis springs, the Wilwood 6 piston front brakes, the new AGR steering box, the DSE subframe body mounts, the BRP tranny and motor mounts and a all new steering components. The rear was pretty quick, I mounted the Hotchkis rear leafs and newly powder coated leafspring buckets. The bottom is great.. all primed, sealed and ready.. I also added the 19/20 inch nextgen (no defunct driversinc) wheels

Here are the new pics...

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[Daren]

OK, great weekend update..The car is a roller again and Im on track for dropping it off to paint next week. I put the newly powder coated front subframe, added the global west upper and lower control arms, Hotchkis springs, the Wilwood 6 piston front brakes, the new AGR steering box, the DSE subframe body mounts, the BRP tranny and motor mounts and a all new steering components. The was pretty quick, I mounted the Hotchkis rear leafs and newly powder coated leafspring buckets. The bottom is great.. all primed, sealed and ready.. I also added the 19/20 inch wheels




Which wheels are those?

[qnitro]

The now defunct driversinc NewGen wheels... I think only 3 or 4 copies we made.. Great wheels.. look really nice

[srh3trinity]

I wanted to do a set of those too. I hate DriverzInc folded and the way it went down too. The Anarchy is a killer design. The Rushforth Overkill looks nice too.

[qnitro]

I have bought 3 sets of rushforths..love them.. I was lucky to get the Nextgens.. I heard I was one of the last ones to get anything from Driverzinc.. I loved working with Jon, kinds sucks how it ended.. I now go to mattsclassicbowtie... :)


I wanted to do a set of those too. I hate DriverzInc folded and the way it went down too. The Anarchy is a killer design. The Rushforth Overkill looks nice too.

[ryeguy2006a]

Those wheels look awesome! That is some great progress.

[qnitro]

I dropped it off at paint Saturday.. He is going to paint the firewall area and give it back to me Friday or Saturday, Im going to bring it home next Saturday, and drop motor in it so he can finish paint, and drop it back off Nexy Monday morning.. He will have a painted car back to me on Dec 22nd.. which works out great.. I am off from 22nd dec till Jan 2nd,( our company shuts down and gives us the time off for free)

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[dstryr]

Who are you using to paint it? I'm getting ready to start a new project and want a quick turn driver paint job...No show quality needed.

[qnitro]

He's a local guy named Christian... He painted a buddies 1955 Chevy and it was a wreck and it came out Beautiful..he is doing my 66 GTO and now this... He has a lot of old school cars In there..he is in union city.

[LeighP]

Nice work! Maybe I missed it along the way, but are you fitting subframe connectors? They really stiffened up my 71...good things. I run PTFB ones.

[LUV2XLR8]

how did you mock up your trans mount? did u put the engine and trans in then mark your mounting holes?

[qnitro]

Yep... Its a pain in the ass, but we mounted Motor and tranny, put in car, mounted trans mount and made marks for shifter hole(I havent cut yet)


how did you mock up your trans mount? did u put the engine and trans in then mark your mounting holes?

[qnitro]

I hadnt added any yet, I do have a set of Heidts sub frame connectors I plan on dropping on..


Nice work! Maybe I missed it along the way, but are you fitting subframe connectors? They really stiffened up my 71...good things. I run PTFB ones.

[dstryr]

He's a local guy named Christian... He painted a buddies 1955 Chevy and it was a wreck and it came out Beautiful..he is doing my 66 GTO and now this... He has a lot of old school cars In there..he is in union city.

Ballpark cost? My last car was painted at Maaco in Fremont lol

[Daren]

I'm diggin the build.

What color are you going to paint the car? I'm partial to dark hues on 74/75s myself. Subdues the appearance of the bumpers. I was seriously considering picking up a 75 at one time. Dark metallic blue with a flat black hood bird, wheel spokes, window trim and brushed lips and headlight bezels is how I indented to build.

Have any plans for custom work? I've always thought removing the rear bumperetts on these cars and having the exhaust exit in their place would be cool.

Wheels remind me of Momo Revenge but in a 2pc construction. Good snowflake analog.

EDIT: How and how much did it cost to take the body down to bare metal?

[mc84_zz4]

Nice project, and I agree to previous comments; you're an animal!
Way to go knocking that out so fast, nice choices too.

[qnitro]

Thanks... The painter is up now... :)


Nice project, and I agree to previous comments; you're an animal!
Way to go knocking that out so fast, nice choices too.

[qnitro]

Im painting the it the factory Sterling Silver and putting the factory black and red bird, as well as putting the 76 bumpers.. No real custom stuff.. I like my cars very simple....We did strip the bottom down.. the upper car, alot of stripping there... Im painting under the hood, the inner fenders, all that will be stripped to bare metal. The main body, the paint is some thin, it wont take much to strip it.. The painter is handling all that...


I'm diggin the build.

What color are you going to paint the car? I'm partial to dark hues on 74/75s myself. Subdues the appearance of the bumpers. I was seriously considering picking up a 75 at one time. Dark metallic blue with a flat black hood bird, wheel spokes, window trim and brushed lips and headlight bezels is how I indented to build.

Have any plans for custom work? I've always thought removing the rear bumperetts on these cars and having the exhaust exit in their place would be cool.

Wheels remind me of Momo Revenge but in a 2pc construction. Good snowflake analog.

EDIT: How and how much did it cost to take the body down to bare metal?

[TMIproducts]

First off, way cool build thread. It's neat for us following so we only follow for 90 days instead of years like some builds take.

Second, Those are NEWGEN wheels lol I kept reading Nextgen and thought who makes those?

Good news though....Jon is still around and building NewGen's. Driverz Inc is no more but NewGen is still alive and well. I actually had lunch with Jon about a month ago. He is in the middle of building a website, www.newgenwheels.com but mainly uses facebook. www.facebook.com/newgen-wheels I believe. He just came out with a few new bad ass wheel designs too!

Hope that helps somebody still wanting his wheels! I have the Descendants on my Chevelle:
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[qnitro]

Ahhh oh yeah, newgen, I couldn't remember...I clicked both links neither work.. Yeah, Jon might have a tuff time on this site with getting a foot hold again..

Yeah, The car is on track, Im a Program Manager by trade, so keeping things on schedule are alittle easy...Plus I had all the cash saved for a big bang approach :) and by the way awesome Chevelle

[TMIproducts]

Ahhh oh yeah, newgen, I couldn't remember...I clicked both links neither work.. Yeah, Jon might have a tuff time on this site with getting a foot hold again..

Yeah, The car is on track, Im a Program Manager by trade, so keeping things on schedule are alittle easy...Plus I had all the cash saved for a big bang approach :) and by the way awesome Chevelle

The first link worked but the second doesn't work. I think you can link to his facebook page through the site though.

That's definitely a cool way to approach things! I'm a Sales Rep by trade....my schedule is usually a to do list and just lists "Everything" haha. I do make lots of lists of things to do with the Chevelle though. There's always so many details to restoring a car and its hard to remember if you adjusted this, tightened that, filled the fluid, etc. And thanks for the compliments on the Chevelle. :)

[qnitro]

Got the car back with the firewall painted, looks beautiful.. I dropped the motor and tranny in and put the mirrors on... it goes back to paint Thursday so they can finish by the 22nd of dec, they already have the fenders inner fenders, hood and stuff, and are working on that as we speak..I'm 41 days into the build.. I'm pretty close to where I thought I would be.. The heavy rain here in nor cal hurt me.. The car was suppose to be back at painter Monday..

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[LUV2XLR8]

car is looking good... made good progress for 40days!... going carb'd with the motor? what color are you thinking about?

[1977TRANSAM]

What are the mirrors off of?

[LUV2XLR8]

also... what are you doing drive shaft wise?...

[qnitro]

I have a drive shaft being built here locally, and the firewall is the color, its Stock GM sterling silver..


also... what are you doing drive shaft wise?...

[qnitro]

They are off a C5 corvette


What are the mirrors off of?

[68400BIRD]

I need my fix. LOL Where are we at?

[qnitro]

OK.. I went to painter today.. as I feared paint is my Achilles heal.. Im not rushing them, I want a good job, but I stopped by and looked at my GTO and my Trans am..The body on both is lazer straight.. Im pretty happy here are some pics..

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[FRENCHBLUE72]

Damn good luck on the 90 days hope ya make it.... How hard were those mirror to mount?

[reedld]

Damn good luck on the 90 days hope ya make it.... How hard were those mirror to mount?


I'd like to know too...nice build sir!

[raustinss]

What kind of work was it to put the c5 mirrors on....I'm thinking about putting them on my Chevelle

[qnitro]

The mirrors were fairly easy..Its my second set, I did a pair on my 73 Z28.

I just picked up a RX7 mirror to see how that fits..

[RBEAST]

Nice looking ride !So far along in a short time doesn't it feel great? I'm attempting the same thing with a 68 Camaro only I'm doing paint myself too,man what a challenge lol. I'm really liking the fact your running a carb on an LS motor I wanna go that route with mine but I'm 'NOT' sure exactly how to do the build on the motor so I'm watching how you do yours. so give us lots of details on it please... thanks car really does look pretty fantastic so far! wish i lived closer I'd love to give you a hand with your build

[qnitro]

No updates, I dont get either car back till the 15th.. but at least I started working on my 68 Bird, 408 stroker/t56, ridetech 4 link, unisteer rack&pinion, global west control arms, 6 piston wilwoods front and 4p back.. 245/35/18 front 345/25/18 rear Budniks.. So far every part has benn bought used from flee bay/craigslist and here.. a true budget build, the only thing I had to really pay for full price was the rear end, had axle housing narrowed and custom axles. Im building this for the hotrod power tour, I already powder coated the front subframe, did the DSE firewall filler.. I got the car with a full media blast, and under coated and mini tubbed (though I had to move it a little to clear the 345's)

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[GeoffP]

Got any pics of the trunk on what you had to do to get the tubs to clear the 345's?

[qnitro]

I followed the DSE online video. It already had a mini tub for 315 tires, so I had to cut the old out, and notch the frame..Im planning on taking it to a place called RAS-CO here locally and have them tin it out.. I will take some pics later this week..

[qnitro]

OK.. I pick up the T/A Sunday(tomorrow) I finally get to start... Oh. I already bought the tickets to Miami for Summer.. I was in Paint Jail way to long :(

I will take more pics when I get it home..

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[Smock67]

Still doing a hell of a job and your wife will be happy too. So whats the new completion time?

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Paint looks good..

[Rod]

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digging it!!

[qnitro]

Look its a giant jig-saw puzzle.. I already noticed a screw up on the painter.. I out the C5 corvette mirrors on.. He took everything off and painted them.. when he didnt fill the old 2 holes.. :) Thats OK once I have it all assymled, he is going to cut and buff.. He hasnt done the final wet sand stuff.. I already text him, and he said DAMN..

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[68400BIRD]

Looks great. It will be fun to watch come together.

[qnitro]

Well got the who interior dynamatted.. Got A/C lines ran, A/C box mounted(partially) Got front drive system on, got radiator support and 1 inner fender.. here are some pics.. Slowly getting there..Im at 97 days right now.. Im looking at another month.. Im shooting for the 23 March for Pleasanton Goodguys as its coming out party

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[ryeguy2006a]

I can't wait to see it back together. What are those rims you are running?

[rlodad]

Kevin,
If this was listed in the thread, I'm sorry, but I am working on a Vintage air system in my 1969 Vert, and want to run the lines hidden like yours. Do you mind saving me a month of searching for AC lines, and tell me how you did it, and where you got the lines from? I have the gen IV evaporator mounted, and want as few connections as possible. I am running a ZZ383 with a low mount sanden SD7 compressor on the passenger's side.

Here's the build thread by notata, a mechanic who is doing the build with me:

https://www.pro-touring.com/showthread.php?90846-My-1st-PT-69-Camaro-vert-build&highlight=notata


Thanks in advance!

Brad

[qnitro]

Brad,

Im running the Gen IV too..It was actually easier than I thought as well.. I went down to a local Speed shop, Vic Hubbard, and bought some A/C fitting from Aeroquip. They make lines and fittings.. Here is some of there stuff from summit

http://www.summitracing.com/search/brand/aeroquip/part-type/air-conditioning-fittings

Kevin

[qnitro]

Those are Newgen wheels from the old driverzinc. Jon who owned Driverzinc spun off and started a wheel company



I can't wait to see it back together. What are those rims you are running?

[Rod]

Hows the timing now are you close to youre schedule?

[qnitro]

Yeah, I'm at day 97. The paint jail set me back a whole month. I'm shooting to have it done Mid march

[Rod]

Yeah, I'm at day 97. The paint jail set me back a whole month. I'm shooting to have it done Mid march

let me know if you need a shop monkey for any crappy tasks that takes 2, if you need the extra hand at those times, I will help you out

[LeighP]

Wow, I skip a few days and you're almost finished. Looks great!

[srh3trinity]

That accessory drive looks nice. How do you like the valve covers? Are they good quality. I saw some on ebay for "clearance" pricing and thought about picking some up.

[zamora7]

Damn. Moving along quick even if you didnt make your deadline. Awesome build for sure. Thumbs up!!

[daveybtv]

Wow That is cool, I love the 75's my third car was 75 TA first car I ever took to a Drag strip, good memories. looks great !

[cdoggy81]

Now I see where you have been spending all your other time :)
Excellent work for just a few months!

[qnitro]

Yeah, I waited so long on the other parts I decided to do this..Im going to sell this one as soon as my other 75 is done..


Now I see where you have been spending all your other time :)
Excellent work for just a few months!

[John510]

Nice looking car! Even if its past the 90 days you still built it in record time!

[qnitro]

Made more progress, I added the DSE brake booster(bench bled) put new brake and clutch pedals and put throttle pedal back in, started wiring harness, put other inner fender, put front bumper brackets on, and started new headliner, put headers on.. I did .run into an issue, I think the Air base and lid will sit to high, so Im going to have to go with another intake

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Also got my GTO back with fresh paint job,

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[RaiderLSX]

That's awesome work your doing with all your projects, looks like most of them will be complete for a summer of fun! That Lemans paint looks great does your painter only work through referrals? I'd really be interested in taking a closer look at some of his work. Well keep up the good work and I'll be looking forward to seeing your cars at Goodguys events this year.

[cdoggy81]

get a drop base air cleaner (WFO brand) or just modify a stock one :)

[RBEAST]

Wow not 1 but 3 badass cars !!! man you are amazing . I really like the 68 firebird with 345's man thats alot of tire under there! i'm running 345's on my vette and i love the looks of them

[jkremer1]

I'm new to the site, but had to chime in and say what an incredible job your doing...Can't wait to see it finished!

[qnitro]

Hey will paint anyones car with cash.. He is good, but a pain in the ass to manage :)


That's awesome work your doing with all your projects, looks like most of them will be complete for a summer of fun! That Lemans paint looks great does your painter only work through referrals? I'd really be interested in taking a closer look at some of his work. Well keep up the good work and I'll be looking forward to seeing your cars at Goodguys events this year.

[qnitro]

Ok latest updates...I got the Hotchkis sway bars in, I put the tank in, I ran the brakes lines, I got the battery mounted in the trunk, I ran the battery cable, mounted all the relays, added front fenders, worked on all the new wiring.. I got the new Ididit via UPS today, didnt get in in..mounted the coils on custom brackets, look at pics, there really isnt any other place to add them to. Built a custom plate for the MSD. I mounted the Fuel pump, than moved it, in the pics you will see it in original space than remember I needed room for exhaust so moved more inboard. I also started the paint on the dash.. just wasnt digging the silver. I also got the LED taillights in.. They are going to look SIC! It was a good 3 day weekend..

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[qnitro]

Hey just a quick question..what do you guys think a car like this will be worth when completed?? My wife and I are debating.. everything is new or rebuilt, including motor and tranny..

[ryeguy2006a]

Hard to say given the car market. Once I am done with my LS1 swap, I am estimating that my car will be worth between 20-22k, and your car is much nicer than mine. I would estimate between 26-28k.

[qnitro]

I dont think it will be that low :) I will be driving it for a while, may after hot August nights and drop it off to a custom car seller here local in the bay area..I have the a guestimate of 40-50..


Hard to say given the car market. Once I am done with my LS1 swap, I am estimating that my car will be worth between 20-22k, and your car is much nicer than mine. I would estimate between 26-28k.

[jkremer1]

The quality of work your doing, I'd have to guess that 40K-50K is a very fair number.

[rlodad]

Thanks!!!

[srh3trinity]

I think there may be difference between what it is worth and what somebody will pay for it. I am building a 74 Firebird and I know that I will probably get hosed if I sell it since it is a less desirable year. You mentioned going with a 77-78 nose, if so, that should help out the value.

[qnitro]

no problem.. hopefully you can get the A/C lines routed clean..


Thanks!!!

[AdvAutoBob]

I think there may be difference between what it is worth and what somebody will pay for it.

This is a truthful statement... and with economic times being what they are at the moment, the market for toys is saturated already. This drives pricing down, and down hard.

VERY nice build by the way!

[qnitro]

Agreed, luckily Im in the San Francisco bay area, the land of over inflated prices


This is a truthful statement... and with economic times being what they are at the moment, the market for toys is saturated already. This drives pricing down, and down hard.

VERY nice build by the way!

[ryeguy2006a]

Agreed, luckily Im in the San Francisco bay area, the land of over inflated prices

Kevin, No disrespect on my part for the price. I just know that in my area that is what your car would go for unfortunately. Good for you that the prices for cars are that high. You have a top notch build there.

[qnitro]

No worries brother, I knew what you meant. I remember Tellyv's T/A was awesome and he only got int he 40's for it.. I wanted to buy it, but unless its a 1975 or below I cant touch a car because of smog, I think it was a 1978.. I know here in Cali it really pigeon holes us..thus drive prices..


Kevin, No disrespect on my part for the price. I just know that in my area that is what your car would go for unfortunately. Good for you that the prices for cars are that high. You have a top notch build there.

[68400BIRD]

Car is coming along very nicely. Looking forward to the 1st gen build. The paint on the GTO is laser flat. Keep me updated on the 1st gen, GTO, and oh forget it!!! I will just keep following all of your build threads. LOL You are building some nice cars. Slap yourself on the back fow me will ya?

[Tango68SS]

I dont think it will be that low :) I will be driving it for a while, may after hot August nights and drop it off to a custom car seller here local in the bay area..I have the a guestimate of 40-50..

Kev,

Looking at how the T/A Firebird is starting to compete with First/ Second Gen Camaro, I would guess you are looking at 60K+ area... just due to the workmanship alone! Again, I keep close tabs on these things because I am looking for a "disco era" Second Gen Camaro to LSx/ PT -out for Momma :fingersx:.... and the prices are starting to get up there so I need to act fast!

Keep up the great work!:cheers: BTW, I love black cars and that Goat is KILLER!!! :firefire:

Tango

[qnitro]

Thanks Im hoping to get a pretty penny.. the GTO is next in line..
Kev,

Looking at how the T/A Firebird is starting to compete with First/ Second Gen Camaro, I would guess you are looking at 60K+ area... just due to the workmanship alone! Again, I keep close tabs on these things because I am looking for a "disco era" Second Gen Camaro to LSx/ PT -out for Momma :fingersx:.... and the prices are starting to get up there so I need to act fast!

Keep up the great work!:cheers: BTW, I love black cars and that Goat is KILLER!!! :firefire:

Tango

[66larkgs]

i think if your patient what ever you ask you will get, just comming around to get the person who understands the value thier getting with this kind of craftmanship.Great looking ride

[qnitro]

Car is getting closer.. we bumped the motor.. and are tracing gremlins in the wiring..( we did a painless wiring conversion, and its not painless) I fuel system done, steering is completed, radiator and fan is in, got DSE wiper motor in, Im waiting on my drive shaft too, got the seats back from upholstery, just trying to get it ready for a test run...
Here are some pics

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[Rod]

Car is getting closer.. we bumped the motor.. and are tracing gremlins in the wiring..( we did a painless wiring conversion, and its not painless)

we call it Painful wiring, at the shop

[srh3trinity]

Should I go with American Autowire? Or is all wiring painful?

[qnitro]

The problem is no one make a 1976 Trans am harness so we had to take a universal and adapt. We also added a lsx motor, and LED taillights, with all that it was to bad..just time consuming. You can't go wrong with either company

[ryeguy2006a]

I feel your pain. I did exactly the same thing on my 76. The wiring isn't bad, just very time consuming. I look forward to seeing some videos of the car running.

[qnitro]

Yeah, it was pretty straight forward.. Now we are wiring up the vintage air set up.. I pick up the drive shaft Tomorrow, I might start and move it forward this weekend... :)

Once I know it runs and drives, than I can start to put her together( all the interior, hood fit, glass etc..) Im not doing any of it till I know she run fine.. I have learned from my mistakes, I wont mkae it purty till she runs purty..


I feel your pain. I did exactly the same thing on my 76. The wiring isn't bad, just very time consuming. I look forward to seeing some videos of the car running.

[Jetfixr320]

My biggest thing remembering with my Painless kit was to add the grounds to the chassis from each component. The kit doesn't include grounds. I also used a universal kit for a 64 Fairlane.
Their customer support was very good though.

[robbie9999]

I used a new wiring kit from Rebel Wiring 21 circuit it was only 200 shipped, the mechanic loved it eazy no issues, needed to sotter the ends but thats it .. was skeptical because of price, but simple and coated hard wiring no issues ... link below

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[qnitro]

Well I made some progress. I finally got the brakes and steering completed...I got it started here is a video..

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We also got the LED taillights working, they are awesome, all the electrical is done..Im close now.. Im hoping to street drive it in 2 weeks


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[RaiderLSX]

Congrats on the start up and progress! Wish I would've been able to see it at goodguys, hope you still have next get together. Car looks and sound amazing! Keep at it!

[qnitro]

For sure.. If your ever in the area.. swing on by


Congrats on the start up and progress! Wish I would've been able to see it at goodguys, hope you still have next get together. Car looks and sound amazing! Keep at it!

[RaiderLSX]

For sure! The firebird/formula/trans am will forever hold a piece of my heart. My first car was a 1977 formula with a 455 super duty, I was 15 and thought it was the fast thing on the road lol after that I had a 78 with a 400.

[ryeguy2006a]

Can you post up some pictures of the LED tails and where you got them? They are on my list once I get my car back up and running.

[E-Vukets]

You have such an amazing eye for car building, all of your creations looks fantastic! I really wish I had the vision and building skill that you do.

I tried looking, but I can not seem to find out what your seats are out of? Are they just stock, they look really good in the car

[qnitro]

Thanks for the good words..The seats are out of a 1985 Iroc.. I just had them redone..I will get some better pics.


You have such an amazing eye for car building, all of your creations looks fantastic! I really wish I had the vision and building skill that you do.

I tried looking, but I can not seem to find out what your seats are out of? Are they just stock, they look really good in the car

[E-Vukets]

Thanks for the good words..The seats are out of a 1985 Iroc.. I just had them redone..I will get some better pics.

Appreciate the reply, keep up the good work!

[qnitro]

OK, getting closer.. I have the suspension pretty much where I want it, I have started working the rest of the body work, I ran into some bumper issues, but will get it worked out. The dash is almost done, we have it wired and are just trouble shooting, I will get pics soon. The wiring is almost done, we are trying to figure out the T56 back lights and reverse lock out. Brakes and Hydraulic T56 clutch are done. Wanted to post some pics.. Now Im looking at a 6 month build.. Once I miss the 90 day, I went back to normal pace.
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[LeighP]

Looking great!

[qnitro]

Thanks.. I hope mine comes out half as good as yours..Im very excited.. It actually moved under its own power.. and stopped :)

[srh3trinity]

Looking great. Glad you stayed with the right front valence.

[qnitro]

Thanks, This car was always going to keep this headlights.. Its the lower bumper is what Im swapping.. I didnt really like the exposed rubber front bumpers, So I swapped out.. The other 1975 Im building is going to get a 1977 Trans am front and rear



Looking great. Glad you stayed with the right front valence.

[fastfail]

Damn that's sick.

[ryeguy2006a]

Looking really good Kevin. I like the last picture with the sun shining. I am also having trouble with my reverse lights on my t56. Could you please update your thread or pm me when you figure it out? I have the wire that I thought was supposed to have the signal from the reverse switch, but doesn't seem to be the correct one.

[qnitro]

soon as we get it figured out, we will show it :)

[geberhard]

Kevin she is looking beautiful!! What valve covers are those?

[CruizinKev]

looks good so far!! :twothumbs

[qnitro]

OK, were back on it... Im trying to wrap up 2 cars at once, the GTO and this T/A.

Here is a video of her running under her own power, I have since adjusted the carb so it idles nicely..

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Here it is next to the GTO and my other project, the 1968 Firebird..

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[srh3trinity]

I was wondering what happened with this one. I want to have mine as a roller by next spring.

[ryeguy2006a]

Looking good. I am having lots of trouble finding time to finish one car, let alone two! I give you props man. Great work.

[RaiderLSX]

Any update? Have you got it buttoned up?

[qnitro]

Well, funny story.. I ended up swapping out the front end... I didnt like the way the front bumper and headlight header were lining up.. So I converted the whole front end and hood.. Of course nothing is the same.. I also spent time making sure the shaker was functional, the Edlebrock LS3 carb intake was to high, I swapped to the GM LS3 Carb intake and it gave me the proper clearance. I finished the rear package tray, rear window is back in with sail panels, than I dropped off.. I finished my GTO and fixed some things bugging me on the Cuda so I could sell it.. I should have some pic updates soon.. I have to go back to paint since the hood and bumpers are all red :)

[qnitro]

OK, So here are some pics. I have the front end all set up, the hood latch now works, the Shaker, is now completely functional, I had to replace the Edelbrock intake with a GM one, to lower the base to make shaker fit under hood. I have the fenders and front end with all the brackets..

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Here is the GTO now 99% done

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And the Cuda

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SO for count, the 1972 Cuda is done and now the GTO is complete, and the Trans Am WILL be done Sooo.. Im not saying, it cost me last time I put a date

[1977TRANSAM]

I love both your Pontiacs.

[CruizinKev]

man holy cow I friggin love your GTO!!!!!!!

[qnitro]

Man has it really be this long.. I got it back from paint again.. here is a video and a pic of the current..

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[LeighP]

Looks great! :)

[RaiderLSX]

Looking good and sounding great

[mc84_zz4]

Badazz builds man! Tastefully done. :cheers:

[qnitro]

Thanks guys.. Both the GTO and the Firechicken should be at the Pleasanton Goodguys in March..

[72blackbird]

Kevin,
The 75/77 TA came out beautiful! If I didn't follow your whole project and you didn't pop the hood, I would have sworn there was a built 400 Poncho with a Comp cam under there! The 19"/20" wheel combo doesn't look that bad either- normally I wouldn't even consider 20's on a 2nd gen Firebird. Congratulations on a great ride!

Geno

[qnitro]

Thanks.. I dont know how I ended up with all these Poncho's, I have the GTO and this Silver Trans Am, I also have my other 75 Trans Am, thats on this site, and I picked 4 more firebirds/formulas.. a 1970,71,72 and 73.. if you look at the pics on my photobucket, you can see most of them


Kevin,
The 75/77 TA came out beautiful! If I didn't follow your whole project and you didn't pop the hood, I would have sworn there was a built 400 Poncho with a Comp cam under there! The 19"/20" wheel combo doesn't look that bad either- normally I wouldn't even consider 20's on a 2nd gen Firebird. Congratulations on a great ride!

Geno

[CruizinKev]

Badazz builds man! Tastefully done. :cheers:
x2 :twothumbs

[LUV2XLR8]

so who was the winner of the bet?

[qnitro]

Ohh me for sure.. I would have taken the trip either way... Got the wife on a mechanical bull in the Keys

[qnitro]

Raised the front up.. wasnt happy with how low..

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[Rod]

thanks guys.. Both the gto and the firechicken should be at the pleasanton goodguys in march..

what! :woot:

[Cape TA]

Killer job on the car! You still built one hell of a car in a decently short period of time, not to mention the other ones you were building at the same time!

[Ravenworks]

Raised the front up.. wasnt happy with how low..

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I'm with you, it looks just right with the nose raised... Beautiful T/A!
Is that an early 2nd generation project 'Bird in the background?

[qnitro]

I have a 1968 Firebird 50% done, I have another 1975 T/A 50% done, I have a 1971,1972 and 1 1970 Firebirds just waiting for me to get to them, all rust free clean Ca title.. The one you can see, the grey primer one.. Is going to be my baby.. A mini tubbed DSE monster.. WAY to many projects.. Im not a shop.. Its just me on weekends and my 70 year dad on weekdays.. working on small task :)


I'm with you, it looks just right with the nose raised... Beautiful T/A!
Is that an early 2nd generation project 'Bird in the background?

[Ravenworks]

I have a 1968 Firebird 50% done, I have another 1975 T/A 50% done, I have a 1971,1972 and 1 1970 Firebirds just waiting for me to get to them, all rust free clean Ca title.. The one you can see, the grey primer one.. Is going to be my baby.. A mini tubbed DSE monster.. WAY to many projects.. Im not a shop.. Its just me on weekends and my 70 year dad on weekdays.. working on small task :)

You may not be a shop but it sounds like you need a bigger one!!!:cool:

[qnitro]

Almost done.. The A/C is all complete and charged, alignment done, Custom Magnaflow exhaust is in, with custom T/A exhaust tips..I started to put the decals on, only one left is putting the firechicken on the hood, put door panels on and put trim on front and rear windows and seal around shaker.

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[qnitro]

Got the trim on the windows and drove her around for 30 minutes.. the car drives awesome

[qnitro]

Well, the interior is complete...

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[gordonr1973]

Beautiful job!!

[qnitro]

Thanks.. I even put a billet cup holder in the center console.. I have my first Car Show this coming weekend, than good guys in 2 weeks... It drives so awesome.. and A/C work :) The stereo is amazing, all the sound dead-ner worked!!


Beautiful job!!

[Ravenworks]

Well, the interior is complete...
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Looks great! Are those 3rd gen power seats? You must be tall, that's more of a thigh belt than a seat belt!

[qnitro]

Yeah, Im 6'5" :) So I had to move seats :)

[RaiderLSX]

What show will you be at this weekend Kevin? I might have to come check this out in person before good guys!

[qnitro]

Crab feed :)

http://borellimotorsports.com/newsite/event/march-22nd-crab-chppino-benefit%E2%80%A8/


What show will you be at this weekend Kevin? I might have to come check this out in person before good guys!

[protasone]

WOW! Turned out great!

[MSTSFabbed]

Was the last video clip open headers? That thing sounds naaaaasty!!! Hows the magnaflow sound?

[qnitro]

Last video is full exhaust. Headers to 3 inch magnaflows with hpipe

[opnwide]

No! Not the '77 front end. You just ruined it!

JK!

It reminds me of my silver '77 coupe I had back in H.S. Oh, the memories. I had a way-too-big Crane Cam and nobody would race me:) The car shook like a California car in an earthquake.

[qnitro]

I think that most of who grew up around these cars are now at the point in our lives where we are reliving our childhood ;)


No! Not the '77 front end. You just ruined it!

JK!

It reminds me of my silver '77 coupe I had back in H.S. Oh, the memories. I had a way-too-big Crane Cam and nobody would race me:) The car shook like a California car in an earthquake.

[qnitro]

Well I won the Cool 70's award...I met and spoke with alot of people and the car was very well received.. they said you do see alot of T/A's.. I was pretty happy...Im a little sad, its done..I guess I just like building them.. thats the fun.. Now to finish the GTO, need to put some interior pieces in, and it will be going to Goodguys in May

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[robbie9999]

WELL DONE KEVIN ! great job ... and I know exactly what you mean I have some final touches but now have nothing to do, and want to start a 2000 Austin Mini Cooper, once funds are available.

Where is goodguys ? I want to do some state side shows ..

Robbie

[LUV2XLR8]

Were your door panels custom made or did you purchase those from somewhere?

[qnitro]

This one is in Pleasanton Ca. but they are all over the place...Im sure one is close to you somewhere.. even being in Canada.. :)


WELL DONE KEVIN ! great job ... and I know exactly what you mean I have some final touches but now have nothing to do, and want to start a 2000 Austin Mini Cooper, once funds are available.

Where is goodguys ? I want to do some state side shows ..

Robbie

[qnitro]

They are Year one..


Were your door panels custom made or did you purchase those from somewhere?

[srh3trinity]

Yeah, Im 6'5" :) So I had to move seats :)
Did you move the seats back or just pick a low seat. I am 6'4" and building a 74. I am looking at Cipher seats and will likely mount the driver's side seat on flat plate to the floor. How much head room do you have? I want a little more bolstering with the seats. Short of the change to the 77 nose, the car looks awesome (JK, I think the 77 nose looks awesome too, there are just so few 74-76 cars running around).

[qnitro]

So, anyone know a good place in Norcal to have someone adjust the window?? Im struggling with the alignment :)

[cpd004]

Not sure if this will help:
http://transamcountry.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/GM_Window_Adjustment_Guide.pdf

[instro84]

nice job love that TA.

[yellow1098Greg]

Loveeee the car and build!! I have a silver 77 and starting all the upgrade from stock process.....I love the black wheels on the car and am trying to decide which ones to go with.....I also have a 1098 btw :)

[qnitro]

Thanks.. I'm assuming your 1098 is Yellow :)

[yellow1098Greg]

Yuppp I def lack in ride time as well...but looks like our taste in bad ass rides is similar��

[qnitro]

Well, final update.. she is done.. been done for a while, been enjoying her, but the time to part has come.. I need to finish my other cars.. But before I do, here is the final pics...

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The below is a Video of her running


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[EdyJun]

That looks great, love the engine bay and the inside!

[srh3trinity]

Love the car. Remind me what seats you are running. Like I mentioned earlier in the thread, I am tall like you and I am pretty concerned about getting seats low enough for me to fit.

[qnitro]

they are 1987 Iroc seats.. :) Me too 6'5"

[cutlassmann]

Hard to say given the car market. Once I am done with my LS1 swap, I am estimating that my car will be worth between 20-22k, and your car is much nicer than mine. I would estimate between 26-28k.

check out my car i have for sale 1975 trans _am