1970 Trans Am Project

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Well after 2 years of looking I finally found a nice 1970 4 speed Trans Am. She had 80% of the original parts. The owner purchased the car in 1985 from his brother in law. He then purchased tons of OEM Pontiac Parts from the Pontiac dealer down the street. He purchased an extra set of decals, hoses, clamps, brackets, etc. before the dealer finally quit selling the parts. In 2000 he media blasted the car and painted it. He was able to put back on NOS Decals because he bought an original set back in 1987. Talk about planning ahead. Anyway, everything is numbers matching down to the rear end housing.



I am removing the original engine and trans in order to preserve them. The "pro touring" build has begun. The new TKO 600 arrived last week along with performance suspension parts and the freshly rebuilt 12 bolt rear end. I have spent the last 2 months cleaning the undercoating from the under side of the car and then repainting the original red oxide primer. Rear end went back in this weekend. About 8 months out on the completion but here are the pictures so far.

Feel free to ask questions about the build.

Performance Suspension, braces, bushings, shocks etc. were ordered from Dave over Pro Touring F Body.

American Power Train supplied the TKO 600 Kit.

Designing the Wildwood brake system now, decided on the D154 floating rears with 12.19 rotors, still up in the air on the front brakes. Year One 17x9 Rally II's for the wheels.

Nitto 555 285/40 out back and 255/45 up front.

As for the engine I am saving the original and building a High Revving (for a Pontiac) Road Race setup
from a 1970 400 Block. 550 ft. lbs./550hp.

Original Owner already did the paint and body work. Original Interior is in great shape.

Before Pics








Undercarriage, Rear End, Leaf Spring Restoration Pics