74 Trans Am 6.6 ltr - Firebird Nation

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bloodknight :	(02 September 2010 - 09:14 PM) its all good. jus another day in paradise. how r u
Formula71 :	(02 September 2010 - 09:15 PM) other than a head cold, awesome
Formula71 :	(02 September 2010 - 09:15 PM) lol
bloodknight :	(02 September 2010 - 09:15 PM) oh those suck
Formula71 :	(02 September 2010 - 09:17 PM) tell me. I slept till noon, made it till 6 and woke up at 10. Now I've got to try to go to bed so I can make it to work tomorrow
bloodknight :	(02 September 2010 - 09:17 PM) i hate feeling sick
bloodknight :	(02 September 2010 - 09:17 PM) ouch. im glad i dont work
Formula71 :	(02 September 2010 - 09:18 PM) well I didn't today. lol
bloodknight :	(02 September 2010 - 09:19 PM) and if i go back to work its gonna be on my terms with my own schedule and hours
1993TransAm :	(02 September 2010 - 09:20 PM) brb
bloodknight :	(02 September 2010 - 09:20 PM) ok
Formula71 :	(02 September 2010 - 09:21 PM) I'm lucky, my company has flex hours, so for the most part I can pick my hours
bloodknight :	(02 September 2010 - 09:21 PM) nicevthat helps
Formula71 :	(02 September 2010 - 09:22 PM) yea, cause I am soooo not a morning person. lol
bloodknight :	(02 September 2010 - 09:22 PM) me either, never have been
Formula71 :	(02 September 2010 - 09:24 PM) I inherited mine from mom, and grandfather
Formula71 :	(02 September 2010 - 09:27 PM) did you finally decide on a paint combo?
Formula71 :	(02 September 2010 - 09:32 PM) well hate to bail, but I'm going to try and get some sleep, and maybe make to to work tomorrow.
Alches :	(02 September 2010 - 09:34 PM) Wooo! car is all fixed finally! just put a topic up for it in the 3rd gen forums with lotsa pix
5milesPG@best :	(02 September 2010 - 10:48 PM) whats up anyone on

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74 Trans Am 6.6 ltr The resto of my T/A Rate Topic:

#1 Pontiacfanatic

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Posted 18 January 2010 - 07:48 AM

As some of you know already i am in progress of a resto.
Here i will put some pics of the progress.

This is my car as i just bought it.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a311/Vikingblod/Pontiac%20Trans%20Am/photo1.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a311/Vikingblod/Pontiac%20Trans%20Am/photo11.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a311/Vikingblod/Pontiac%20Trans%20Am/photo7.jpg

The 6.6 ltr engine on the moment of taking out.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a311/Vikingblod/foto-5.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a311/Vikingblod/foto-4.jpg

The parts i bought.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a311/Vikingblod/Trans%20Am%20Parts/100_1277-55.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a311/Vikingblod/Trans%20Am%20Parts/100_1279-55.jpg

And the body in the welders place.
http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu292/Henkamino/Pontiac%20Firebird/14-12-09002.jpg

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu292/Henkamino/Pontiac%20Firebird/14-12-09003.jpg

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu292/Henkamino/Pontiac%20Firebird/14-12-09004.jpg

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu292/Henkamino/Pontiac%20Firebird/14-12-09005.jpg

More pictures as we are further in the progress.

Ow yeah bought an 1411 Edelbrock Carb and Edelbrock performance intake.

Muscle cars Rules!!!!
Theres no other power than V8 power.

Jay.... Rest in Peace...We Mis you our Firebird Brother..
Brother Rat.. Take care over Jay..

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#2 Pete W

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Posted 18 January 2010 - 08:41 AM

Very cool Roel and thanks for the pics.
That is going to be some big project and will be great to follow along on your progress.
Excellent that you are bring this Firebird back to life!!! :12EMOTICHEERS:

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Posted 18 January 2010 - 09:33 AM

Very nice Roel, keep the photos coming bro!!

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Posted 18 January 2010 - 03:27 PM

Roel. Looks like a solid rust free car, thanks for the photos.
This should be a good project...keep us posted on your progress.

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Complete rebuild bored .030 over Coded WC with 4-speed
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Posted 18 January 2010 - 05:07 PM

Cool Roel, thanks for the pics keep us posted.

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Posted 18 January 2010 - 06:54 PM

Roel, the 74s are a favorite of mine!
Good luck with the resto!

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Posted 22 January 2010 - 06:00 PM

looks like a great project,keep the resto pics coming.http://www.firebirdnation.com/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/f_bananarockm.gif

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#8 Pontiacfanatic

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Posted 08 February 2010 - 10:50 AM

rust free my Asset... hehehehe
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a311/Vikingblod/foto-6.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a311/Vikingblod/foto-7.jpgLess metal makes it lighter tho...

Here a pic of the new quarter panels and drops beeing placed...

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#9 TransAmer99

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Posted 08 February 2010 - 10:57 AM

That's a pretty cool rig your welder has the body attached to. Not quite the same as a rotisserie (sp?), but every bit as effective for the dirty work! Be sure and keep this thread updated with periodic posts on the progress!

Rest In Peace, Pete, a.k.a. "Brother Rat" and Jay, our Firebird Brother!
Y'all two keep each other out of trouble up there, okay?

#10 Pontiacfanatic

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Posted 08 February 2010 - 11:12 AM

I post the most important pics.
Cant make a pic of every detail..

anyway more to come in a few days..

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Jay.... Rest in Peace...We Mis you our Firebird Brother..
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#11 Bob

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Posted 08 February 2010 - 11:28 AM

Nice, keep them photos coming Roel!!:f_bananarockm:

#12 Pontiacfanatic

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Posted 16 February 2010 - 10:20 PM

Next step in proges..
cut out the bad pieces and restore..

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu292/Henkamino/Pontiac%20Firebird/08-02-2010014.jpg

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu292/Henkamino/Pontiac%20Firebird/08-02-2010015.jpg

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu292/Henkamino/Pontiac%20Firebird/15-02-2010005.jpg

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu292/Henkamino/Pontiac%20Firebird/15-02-2010006.jpg

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu292/Henkamino/Pontiac%20Firebird/15-02-2010008.jpg

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu292/Henkamino/Pontiac%20Firebird/15-02-2010009.jpg

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu292/Henkamino/Pontiac%20Firebird/15-02-2010011.jpg

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu292/Henkamino/Pontiac%20Firebird/15-02-2010012.jpg

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu292/Henkamino/Pontiac%20Firebird/15-02-2010002.jpg

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu292/Henkamino/Pontiac%20Firebird/15-02-2010003.jpg

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Posted 17 February 2010 - 08:55 PM

Quite a job they're doing. Lookin good. Thanks for the update.

Enjoy the Ride.

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Posted 18 February 2010 - 06:34 AM

The repair works looks great. Thanks for posting the photos and keeping us all updated on the progress of your car. :12EMOTICHEERS:

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Posted 19 February 2010 - 08:09 AM

Now the worries about the body are gone.
Here is step two.

The Engine.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a311/Vikingblod/foto-8.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a311/Vikingblod/foto-9.jpg

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Posted 22 February 2010 - 08:39 PM

More sheetmetal..

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu292/Henkamino/Pontiac%20Firebird/20-02-2010001.jpg

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu292/Henkamino/Pontiac%20Firebird/20-02-2010002.jpg

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu292/Henkamino/Pontiac%20Firebird/20-02-2010004.jpg

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu292/Henkamino/Pontiac%20Firebird/20-02-2010005.jpg

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu292/Henkamino/Pontiac%20Firebird/20-02-2010006.jpg

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu292/Henkamino/Pontiac%20Firebird/20-02-2010007.jpg

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu292/Henkamino/Pontiac%20Firebird/20-02-2010009.jpg

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu292/Henkamino/Pontiac%20Firebird/22-02-2010002.jpg

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu292/Henkamino/Pontiac%20Firebird/22-02-2010003.jpg

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu292/Henkamino/Pontiac%20Firebird/22-02-2010004.jpg

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu292/Henkamino/Pontiac%20Firebird/22-02-2010005.jpg

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu292/Henkamino/Pontiac%20Firebird/22-02-2010008.jpg

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu292/Henkamino/Pontiac%20Firebird/22-02-2010009.jpg

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu292/Henkamino/Pontiac%20Firebird/22-02-2010010.jpg

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Brother Rat.. Take care over Jay..

#17 Pete W

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Posted 22 February 2010 - 08:44 PM

That's quite the project, you are doing a great job! My Compliments! :14dunno:

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Posted 26 February 2010 - 10:24 AM

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a311/Vikingblod/foto-10.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a311/Vikingblod/foto-11.jpg

Muscle cars Rules!!!!
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Jay.... Rest in Peace...We Mis you our Firebird Brother..
Brother Rat.. Take care over Jay..

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Posted 26 February 2010 - 10:51 AM

I am dutifully impressed - you've got a very capable team working on that. Great progress done correctly!

Rest In Peace, Pete, a.k.a. "Brother Rat" and Jay, our Firebird Brother!
Y'all two keep each other out of trouble up there, okay?

#20 Pontiacfanatic

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Posted 26 February 2010 - 10:54 AM

This part i do alone Jim..
Only the welding is done and the engine i do togheter with a friend
Painting i do myself too.

Muscle cars Rules!!!!
Theres no other power than V8 power.

Jay.... Rest in Peace...We Mis you our Firebird Brother..
Brother Rat.. Take care over Jay..