Project "Eastbound" 1978 Trans Am

[Fitz78ta]

I am descently new to the site, but I have been getting PM's about my avatar pic wanting to see more pics of my build, so I figured I would go ahead and post it.

I have wanted to build an older car for a few years now, but had a hard time making my mind up on what to do. Always loved Smokey and the Bandit when I was a kid and love the Year One Bandit cars, so I figured it would be a pretty cool project.

417 Motorsports out of Springfield Mo is doing all the fab work, he is building the front subframe, torque arm rear suspension, 10 point cage, DSE mini tub kit, and the twin turbo kit. Car is a California car with ZERO rust and only 1 or 2 dings, so body if pretty much perfect.

Front subframe uses C5 corvette a arms, spindles and brakes. It uses a 03 Cobra power steering rack and we will be building splined sway bars for front and rear. It will also be using strange coilovers on all four corners. Rear suspension will be a torque arm setup with a wattslink kit, Fab 9” rear, and 98 Trans Am rear brakes. Wheels will be ADV 1 18x10 with 285/35’s and 18x12 with 335/30’s. I will be using my Forged iron block 370 LS1 out of my old 98 Trans Am and a 6 speed out of a 05 GTO

Here are some pictures including the rendering for how the finished product should look. I will be getting some good quality pics once I get the wheels mocked up on the car, so please ignore the iphone pics.

http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad297/Fitz98/smalleastbound.jpg

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[moparnate]

cool project, its going to be nice!

[Vegas69]

I was just thinking about doing one of these the other day. Good luck, rendering looks great.

[waynieZ]

Nice rendering, should be a nice project.

[BanditDave]

Great Rendering! Man I miss mine!

[killer67]

Looks good - good luck :thumbsup:

[srh3trinity]

That is the same color scheme I want to go with on my 74. I love the front subframe. Looks like 417 does some nice work.

[formula]

very cool, always nice to see another badass 78 on its way

[Fitz78ta]

We have been working with ADV 1 for a while now as they have been wanting to get into the muscle car scene, they mainly do exotics, vipers, vettes, etc. This was our first of many deals, if anyone is interested in their line let me know.

The fronts have a VERY slight concave and the rears have more of their standard concave design to them. I think they are going to look killer on the car.

Here are some pics.

http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad297/Fitz98/PO1771.jpg

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[tones2SS]

Very nice. Should be a killer project. Definitely keep us posted.
Those ADV1 wheels are killer. They do make a killer wheel.:yes:

[dmc69]

Wheels look nice!

[74ls1nova]

Good to see you posting it up Jason. Gonna be killer to have another classic P/T car to cruise with us.



PS you need to send that trans off and get the treatment done to it!

[Fitz78ta]

Good to see you posting it up Jason. Gonna be killer to have another classic P/T car to cruise with us.



PS you need to send that trans off and get the treatment done to it!

Thanks buddy, can't wait to have a driver again.

[Fitz78ta]

Here are some pics of the torque arm. Many hours laying under the car for this trying to figure out the best way to make it fully adjustable, symetrical, and for an all around car. The bottom straight bar has a double adjuster on it for pinion angle, top brackets are still waiting to be cut at the waterjet now.

Here are a couple pics.

http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad297/Fitz98/34102c04.jpg

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[WSSix]

Very cool project! This is going to look great. Is that a JRS front sub?

[Fitz78ta]

Very cool project! This is going to look great. Is that a JRS front sub?

No, Blake that owns 417 Motorsports built it. We got the bends from art morrison though.

[Josh69]

The rendering looks sick! I love the ADV 1 wheels, nice choice!

[Cread01]

sick lookin build. those wheels look killer.

[Fitz78ta]

Here are some pics of the wheels mocked up, just got the tires on them today. please excuse the crappy pictures, my camera crapped out on me tonight. Plus a few light bulbs are out that haven't been fixed yet. Also a couple pics of the mock up motor and cut tranny tunnel. We will be measuring for the rear end and control arms tomorrow night.

http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad297/Fitz98/side2.jpg

http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad297/Fitz98/rearangle.jpg

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http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad297/Fitz98/motor2.jpg

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[T_Raven]

Dang dude this gonna be a sweet 2nd gen. I love the rendering.

[qbrown]

Looking good fitz. Can't wait to see more progress.

['02ta]

This this looks sweet as hell!!! Sub'd :rockin:

[Fitz78ta]

Thanks,

Things have been moving a little slow on it, but we have been cracking again. Blake (owner of 417) got the firewall mostly done and a lot of the new tranny tunnel. We worked on the rear end the other night and started to get the control arms built and fab 9 cut to length. Here are a few more pics of the work so far.

http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad297/Fitz98/33dbdb41.jpg

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http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad297/Fitz98/ff86c6e7.jpg

Here are my 35 spline axles and Moser aluminum through bolt center with Wavetrack posi unit. I'm really curious to see how well the wavetrack works.

http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad297/Fitz98/57ea1e49.jpg

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[Fitz78ta]

ITS ON THE GROUND!!!! 417 Motorsports still has to do the shock mounts (bars are installed instead of shocks), front and rear, and the watts link. This at least lets us see how the car will set and to make sure the suspension design is correct, so far I don't see how it could get any better. Rear wheels will be about another 1/2" out, no rear rotors on the car yet.

here are some more crappy cell pics, but you get the idea, I couldn't be happier on the stance.

http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad297/Fitz98/9671f9dd-1.jpg

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[moparnate]

you guys nailed the stance, i love it..

[ScotI]

....Things have been moving a little slow on it, but we have been cracking again.
http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad297/Fitz98/ff86c6e7.jpg

I'm diggin the cool little Pontiac crest detail in the rear link mount :thumbsup:

[drednot]

Any updates? You dont see too many trans ams done up really, really well, yours is going to be awesome. Love the wheels, i have been looking for wheelslike that and have struck out until now.

[Fitz78ta]

actually yes, rear shock mounts are done along with the watts link cross member. Still need to machine the watts link and get the tabs on the rear housing, but once that is done the rear suspension will be done.

Motor mounts are also complete, we were able to use factory C5 corvette mounts, so we have plenty of room around the motor. Tranny crossmember is figured out, so once the car gets back on the lift that will be easy to knock out also. I ordered all the stuff for the sway bars yesterday as well (thanks for the help coolwelder).

Blake with 417 figured out a pretty cool idea for the twin turbo kit, so I hope to order the turbos and waste gates Monday.

I will get some good pictures when it goes back up on the lift. As of now I hope to have the car out of fab by the end of the year

[onelapduster]

The stance is spot on, perfect for the 2nd gens to be low and mean! Any updates on the build?

[Jason@TopEndFab]

Man that thing sits Right.

BTW is that a single tubro camaro I see in the back ground

[89 RS]

Love that stance!

[Fitz78ta]

Thanks for the kind words guys.


Man that thing sits Right.

BTW is that a single tubro camaro I see in the back ground

Yep, LSX 427 (I believe is the CI) with a single 106mm on it. Car is still getting lined out, but thing is pretty wicked. Can't remember what his 1/8 time is off the top of my head.

[Fitz78ta]

Some progress has been made, been collecting parts as well.

Shaved steering column and steering shaft is done, rear seat, and package tray is done, but still waiting on the watts link. Been collecting parts as I now have my speedway swaybars, Precision 6262 turbo's, and some Anvil carbon parts.

Here are a few new pics

http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad297/Fitz98/a8863aab.jpg

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[Rybar]

Looking really good, I like the stance as well. :thumbsup:

[Fitz78ta]

417 got some more work done to the car. Through the floor subframe connectors are done along with the sway bars. The watts link is started, hopefully it will be done soon.

http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad297/Fitz98/277016b1.jpg

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[Fitz78ta]

here is the start of the twin turbo kit. We are keeping it low and as far back as we can for functionality.

Stock 6.0 truck manifolds.

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Turbo's are precision 6262 billet wheel with v-band inlet and outlet on the exhaust side.

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[garickman]

Any updates on this build?

[SnakeEater]

X2...this car looks awesome in the rendering. Curious on updates:question:

[Fitz78ta]

Progress had been a little bit slow, but the chassis is done now and I brought the car home middle of last week. Car will go off for body work next then start the wiring and assembling!

here are a couple pics of tranny crossmember and watts link and the car finally at home.

http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad297/Fitz98/9c96ec91.jpg

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[garickman]

That stance is perfection, love the work and fabrication so far.

[68firebird]

yea, that sits perfect!! looks awesome!!

[groovyjay]

That stance is perfection, love the work and fabrication so far.

I agree 100%! :cheers:

[ucf10dk]

Awesome, awesome, awesome. I love the build man. I had a pro street 79 a few years ago that i never finished and sold and i have regretted it ever since. Im currently looking for a clean one to start a serious build on. Thanks for the inspiration.

[Tuske427]

Sweet build! Can't go wrong with a Pontiac...

[digits]

Any updates on this???

[jr2226]

Love it. Awesome fab work ! Always loved the late 2nd f body keep pic coming

[TEXASPAUL]

This is a Great looking project, Go Pro Touring Pontiac's!!

[Fitz78ta]

wow, it has been a while since I updated this. thanks for bringing it back to the top!

I got the car home and worked on the interior panels since I had to build a headliner and rear interior panels due to the cage and minitub's. Also mocked up the Anvil carbon rear parts while I waited for a buddy of mine to make room for it to get the body work done. It has been at his house for the last few months and the body work is getting close to being done (works on it after hours). The shell will go back to 417 motorsports to get the door bars and upper subframe bars then back home to start assembling it.

Here are a few pics since the last time I posted:

Watts link
http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad297/Fitz98/d0c8d3a9.jpg

Carbon mock up
http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad297/Fitz98/C41970F9-D56D-482E-BB5A-B26B7CD0AED1-4681-00000744802218EB_zps02e749a3.jpg

Door panels
http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad297/Fitz98/1182F9AB-AD37-4141-A090-9FA4FB875D78-16298-00001E7D9AE9554D.jpg

headliner board out of ABS
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rear panel form for fiberglass
http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad297/Fitz98/C99CEA87-F25D-4909-963C-B57E3415A89F-16298-00001E79EC92F502.jpg

fiberglass rear panel (still have to add some more layers)
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and here is some body work. Shaved the side marker lights and door locks.

http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad297/Fitz98/1978%20Tran%20Am/C530BAF6-224B-402C-9E55-C792F6266BEE-10897-000011C063AE836D_zpsd0ab0309.jpg

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[Flash68]

Cool project... how's it comin?

[Gearhead]

Awesome!! Can't wait to see it finished.

[transam]

Nice!

[Timberline]

The stance is perfect. great project!

[Fitz78ta]

Thanks guys!

Car has been stuck in body shop jail, so still waiting to get the shell back.
Car is looking really good, but I did add a few things to the list as well.
Supposed to get it back in a week or so.

[TurboBu]

Do we all need to message Lance someway and tell him to hurry up?

[Fitz78ta]

Do we all need to message Lance someway and tell him to hurry up?

LOL, no. I actually went to look at it last night, supposed to pick it up next Friday. The passenger side rear part of the quarter had some issues that have been kicking his butt. Also due to that the wing isn't playing nice either.

[Fitz78ta]

Well getting closer to being able to start assembling this thing for the final time.

Got the car back from the body guy and put the mock up motor back in the car. Car goes back up to 417 Motorsports next week for the rest of the cage to be finished. Then time to get the car jammed and the firewall painted so I can finally start assembling this thing! Here are a few updated pics.

http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad297/Fitz98/IMG_2869_zpsdffe2975.jpg (http://s945.photobucket.com/user/Fitz98/media/IMG_2869_zpsdffe2975.jpg.html)

http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad297/Fitz98/IMG_2870_zpsee5103cf.jpg (http://s945.photobucket.com/user/Fitz98/media/IMG_2870_zpsee5103cf.jpg.html)

http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad297/Fitz98/IMG_2875_zps61e866fb.jpg (http://s945.photobucket.com/user/Fitz98/media/IMG_2875_zps61e866fb.jpg.html)

http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad297/Fitz98/IMG_2863_zps59035dea.jpg (http://s945.photobucket.com/user/Fitz98/media/IMG_2863_zps59035dea.jpg.html)

http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad297/Fitz98/IMG_2947_zpsc87b5071.jpg (http://s945.photobucket.com/user/Fitz98/media/IMG_2947_zpsc87b5071.jpg.html)

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[INTMD8]

Very nice project! I like the low mount twins. Torque arm, chassis/stance and the wheels are bad ass :thumbsup:

[syborg tt]

Very nice project! I like the low mount twins. Torque arm, chassis/stance and the wheels are bad ass :thumbsup:

I am with you - this is going to be a cool car.

[WSSix]

Glad to hear it's moving along. Can't wait to see this thing finished and moving on its own.

[Beebe]

Any updates? Interested to see more killer work!

[417 Motorsports]

It's back with me now for some more bars and a little fab work before final tear down, paint, and reassembly

Blake

[Jr]

Who built the manifolds for the low mount turbos? Blake? Can we please get more pics...?

[417 Motorsports]

They are a modified truck manifold, I'll get you some more pics in the mor of when I get to the shop

Blake

[cpd004]

Looking forward to some updates!

[550orm5]

What happened to this car???

[Fitz78ta]

Oh I still have it. I am now on my 3rd body guy and so far he is working out well. He is making some good progress so far, plus going back over some things. We are getting all the gaps set now then we will get it torn apart and he will get the fenders and bumper covers stripped and reworked for final mock up. The plan is to have the car painted by spring, then hopefully progress will pick up getting it assembled.

I know I am the only one on here that has had to swap body shops a few times to get the car done, right? LOL. Very frustrating, didn't expect this car to take this long when I started, but I know I'm not the first on that either. Plus all the 'added features' that have been added along the way :D

Here is how the car is currently setting.

http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad297/Fitz98/AE398F19-741E-4190-BF92-E70ACBE6F953_zpsn9bfipyt.jpg (http://s945.photobucket.com/user/Fitz98/media/AE398F19-741E-4190-BF92-E70ACBE6F953_zpsn9bfipyt.jpg.html)

Here is how tall the entire car is, I love this! Measured through the shifter hole.

http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad297/Fitz98/A09DB4CF-F836-4535-A507-37C5D64BBBD4_zpswecqhct3.jpg (http://s945.photobucket.com/user/Fitz98/media/A09DB4CF-F836-4535-A507-37C5D64BBBD4_zpswecqhct3.jpg.html)

I was going to run the Year One fender flares, but decided to flush mount and lower the stock 78 flares instead. Here is the rear one that is pretty much done. I'm really liking it so far. (they do actually sit against the body, just didn't have them bolted down for the pictures)

http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad297/Fitz98/FC4CAC2A-C795-4F2D-99E2-D87EF695C3E5_zpsoofu8xbo.jpg (http://s945.photobucket.com/user/Fitz98/media/FC4CAC2A-C795-4F2D-99E2-D87EF695C3E5_zpsoofu8xbo.jpg.html)

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Also modified the stock door handles to look a little updated.

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[WSSix]

Coming along nicely! I like what you did with the stock door handle. Do you plan to paint it or just leave it brushed like that?

[Fitz78ta]

Coming along nicely! I like what you did with the stock door handle. Do you plan to paint it or just leave it brushed like that?

As much as I love the way they look brushed, they won't go with the theme of the car, so they will get painted....

[Stovebolter]

Hey Blake, sweet project!

[Gscherer78ta]

Great Project! I love the look you have and the stance is killer! I have a 78 as well and I had to raise my rear end up after it was stitting not quite as low as yours but I had issues with rubbing, even after rolling the fender lip. I'm curious how you resolved this issue?

[Fitz78ta]

Great Project! I love the look you have and the stance is killer! I have a 78 as well and I had to raise my rear end up after it was stitting not quite as low as yours but I had issues with rubbing, even after rolling the fender lip. I'm curious how you resolved this issue?

The car has Detroit Speed minitub kit, plus the fender lip was cut off and metal rod was welded in. We did this due to the previous owner doing a bad job at "cutting and bending" the inner lip up. The wheel sits far enough in that it shouldn't have any problems rubbing.

Truth be known I am sure the car will come up a little bit, it is just sitting on solid bars where the shocks mount.

[ONEBAD78TA]

It looks like our cars will be pretty similar,,,,how much hp are you shooting for?

[Fitz78ta]

The motor made 755 rwhp with eBay turbos on 14psi in my 98 TA. With the precision 62's I am thinking it will make 8xx pretty easy.

[ONEBAD78TA]

Wow ,,,that's more than mine,,,that will be a handful for sure :drive: it seems like most guys are only making 450/550 I'm thinking they don't need any more because it's too much on an auto cross course,mine made 655hp/670 tq,,I figure that will be fine for cruising around town and the occasional trip to a race track to beat up on a few of my friends:warning: :gitrdun:It sure seems like the 2nd gen birds are turning into the car to build huh,,,,I'm loving it since I've had my car for ever,,and it's been through a few different transformations over the years

[Fitz78ta]

That's the great thing about turbos, run around on the street with 500 hp, flip a switch and go drag race with 800.

[YAMATHUMP]

Killer car, cant wait to see the final result.
Very fond of the 2nd gen TA.

[Firebirdsteve]

Nice work!
Looking forward to more progress on this...

I'm rather partial to 2nd gen TA's myself! :thumbsup:

[CHAZMO1986]

The Stance is spot on :) Blake and the guys at 417 do good work, sweet car man!!

[payne]

Is the car running yet? If so, any pictures?

Love it!

[Fitz78ta]

Unfortunately it isn't running. Been having a hard time with body and paint. One of these days it will be done....

[qnitro]

I bought the car this weekend.. what a solid project, went to 417's shop and did a tour, awesome place, the work Jason has done to this car will be continued by me.. though I am swapping to a smokey and the bandit color scheme.

[OLDFLM]

Also modified the stock door handles to look a little updated.

http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad297/Fitz98/F7AFDF35-EEAE-4329-B42B-0AC3EEE8012F_zpsddzrkpk8.jpg (http://s945.photobucket.com/user/Fitz98/media/F7AFDF35-EEAE-4329-B42B-0AC3EEE8012F_zpsddzrkpk8.jpg.html)

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http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad297/Fitz98/55CBD7DD-41B7-4EB6-A138-853C8C5C5F84_zpslf5muinz.jpg (http://s945.photobucket.com/user/Fitz98/media/55CBD7DD-41B7-4EB6-A138-853C8C5C5F84_zpslf5muinz.jpg.html)

I'd buy a set of these!

[OLDFLM]

I bought the car this weekend.. what a solid project, went to 417's shop and did a tour, awesome place, the work Jason has done to this car will be continued by me.. though I am swapping to a smoker and the bandit color scheme.

Congrats Kevin! I know you'll do a great job finishing it with your style!

[Fitz78ta]

I'd buy a set of these!

Just used a belt sander on the stock ones :)

[Fitz78ta]

I bought the car this weekend.. what a solid project, went to 417's shop and did a tour, awesome place, the work Jason has done to this car will be continued by me.. though I am swapping to a smoker and the bandit color scheme.

Look forward to seeing it! Good luck!!

[qnitro]

So Im making head way, Im hoping to drop of at paint in July, but got the calipers done..I have the motor, tranny, AC, dakota digital dash.. almost all the parts.. so once paint is done I can wrap up.. fingers crossed, by the way mine are the black ones with gold Trans am.. yes they are Z06 calipers.. front and rear

https://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab237/qnitro/parts/trans%20am%20z06%20calipers_zpsens6mlbw.jpg (https://s867.photobucket.com/user/qnitro/media/parts/trans%20am%20z06%20calipers_zpsens6mlbw.jpg.html)

https://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab237/qnitro/trans%20am%20calipers_zpsgqklkhum.jpg (https://s867.photobucket.com/user/qnitro/media/trans%20am%20calipers_zpsgqklkhum.jpg.html)

[syborg tt]

Very nice

[WSSix]

really glad you're continuing the thread, Kevin. I'm excited to see it come together. The calipers look fantastic!

[$mike70Z28]

So Im making head way, Im hoping to drop of at paint in July, but got the calipers done..I have the motor, tranny, AC, dakota digital dash.. almost all the parts.. so once paint is done I can wrap up.. fingers crossed, by the way mine are the black ones with gold Trans am.. yes they are Z06 calipers.. front and rear

https://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab237/qnitro/parts/trans%20am%20z06%20calipers_zpsens6mlbw.jpg (https://s867.photobucket.com/user/qnitro/media/parts/trans%20am%20z06%20calipers_zpsens6mlbw.jpg.html)

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nice going everything is looking good A+A+A+ the calipers look good. where did you get them done ??

[Fitz78ta]

Looking good kevin!!!

[qnitro]

got the Suspension all powder coated.. mocking up motor..

https://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab237/qnitro/Bandit/02AC3BC7-6E70-48E2-B85D-D894DECA7DD2_zpsn5hmdsb9.jpg (https://s867.photobucket.com/user/qnitro/media/Bandit/02AC3BC7-6E70-48E2-B85D-D894DECA7DD2_zpsn5hmdsb9.jpg.html)
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[qnitro]

Trans Am Steering wheel redone with Alcatara, powder coat back on car..

https://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab237/qnitro/Bandit/9CB64B3C-4AB5-4F6A-BDFD-E9E8C0C75679_zpsztlsiwcz.jpg (https://s867.photobucket.com/user/qnitro/media/Bandit/9CB64B3C-4AB5-4F6A-BDFD-E9E8C0C75679_zpsztlsiwcz.jpg.html)
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[qnitro]

Ok, car is back on, my super painter got his back log caught up.. Im dropping off this weekend..

Got the fenders on and off.. the ones it came with seemed off, so I bought some OER's, my painter hate OER's so I will take both to him :)

Did the Trunk Strut in.. Bought a 441 LS7 LME Motor... Been working on my 91 Z28 and my GN to hold me over.. I blame the painter on my car A.D.D( thats an inside joke to him, He has more personal projects than I do, and still manages to knock out cars for me)

https://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab237/qnitro/Bandit/6775CA9D-7322-4FCD-95FF-570A72285A21_zpsoldlnp84.jpg (http://s867.photobucket.com/user/qnitro/media/Bandit/6775CA9D-7322-4FCD-95FF-570A72285A21_zpsoldlnp84.jpg.html)
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https://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab237/qnitro/91%20Camaro/022576E8-1388-4BB4-856B-A6B1023195F4_zpsg0eqoc9y.jpg (http://s867.photobucket.com/user/qnitro/media/91%20Camaro/022576E8-1388-4BB4-856B-A6B1023195F4_zpsg0eqoc9y.jpg.html)
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[dhutton]

Sounds like your painter is a piece of work. How many years do you think it will spend in paint prison? :lol:

Don

[ScotI]

Ok, car is back on, my super painter got his back log caught up.. Im dropping off this weekend..

Got the fenders on and off.. the ones it came with seemed off, so I bought some OER's, my painter hate OER's so I will take both to him :)

Did the Trunk Strut in.. Bought a 441 LS7 LME Motor... Been working on my 91 Z28 and my GN to hold me over.. I blame the painter on my car A.D.D

Suspension info/mods done on the GN? Wheel/tire sizes?

[Fitz78ta]

I have been wondering how the project is coming! Good to see you post!

[qnitro]

Suspension info/mods done on the GN? Wheel/tire sizes?

Wheels are 18x11.5 with 315 rear, frame is notched and powder coated, QA1 Coilover suspension, Quick Performance 9 inch, Baer Brakes, Dennys aluminum custom driveshaft LT4/TR6060... car should be fun

[qnitro]

I have been wondering how the project is coming! Good to see you post!

Yeah, been busy :)

[ScotI]

Wheels are 18x11.5 with 315 rear, frame is notched and powder coated, QA1 Coilover suspension, Quick Performance 9 inch, Baer Brakes, Dennys aluminum custom driveshaft LT4/TR6060... car should be fun

Must be a deep notch or the pic angle is messing w/me. I've had 10" wide/6.0BS wheels on a G-body 'Bu that was notched to the factory seam & they barely tucked inside the OE wheel opening flange.

I've been following the T/A build since it started/previous owner. Glad to see progress & your "distractions" 'aint too shabby either LoL.

[WSSix]

Glad to see you're still making progress with it. Hope paint jail isn't terrible.

[Fitz78ta]

This car is cursed with paint and body guys lol!

[qnitro]

my painter is a cool cat... he will actually have it turned around pretty quick... Thinking March(ish) than built in time for Bandit Run

Glad to see you're still making progress with it. Hope paint jail isn't terrible.

[WSSix]

That's fantastic, then. I can't wait to see it in color.

[qnitro]

Well she made it to paint, Don has her and is stripping her, using a black sealer, undercoating and paint.. She is going to look awesome.. Its a Single stage paint.. makes fixing boo boo's easier :)

https://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab237/qnitro/Bandit/B79B166A-4643-4DF6-A9D7-CA7A89B66C0C_zpsnre0kkog.jpg (https://s867.photobucket.com/user/qnitro/media/Bandit/B79B166A-4643-4DF6-A9D7-CA7A89B66C0C_zpsnre0kkog.jpg.html)

[qnitro]

Well she is back from paint and Don did a great job again.. I also put the pics of the under coating in here..

https://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab237/qnitro/Bandit/0939D634-1526-4365-BF68-D5E66F868F49_zpsaxddszjj.jpg (https://s867.photobucket.com/user/qnitro/media/Bandit/0939D634-1526-4365-BF68-D5E66F868F49_zpsaxddszjj.jpg.html)
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[Fitz78ta]

Absolutely amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[qnitro]

Don made a custom close out for the radiator support.. its awesome(as Don pointed out to me, still needs some cutting and buffing, but he expects me to scratch the car so when I bring it back he will hook it up)


Absolutely amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ScotI]

Nice.

[WSSix]

Looks fantastic from here. Will you be putting the bird and decals on?

[qnitro]

Ohhh yeah, full on black and gold..

Looks fantastic from here. Will you be putting the bird and decals on?

[qnitro]

Well making Progress..

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/ab237/qnitro/001_FullSizeRender(16).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds (https://app.photobucket.com/u/qnitro/a/60f3246d-40ac-4a44-a814-3576ec9c9f38/p/498d7a94-e396-4630-9d75-2a117863af7c)

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[ScotI]

Soo cool.

[WSSix]

Aw, man! I can't see crap, and I really want to see this.

[qnitro]

Aw, man! I can't see crap, and I really want to see this.

Why’s that? Really can’t seem them

[cantcatchmitch]

man that thing looks absolutely menacing with that stance and the wheels!

[WSSix]

Using my work computer I can see the pics. Looks great! I'm excited to see this coming along.

I'll check my home computer later today. I bet it's because you're using photobucket to host. I've had problems seeing pictures hosted there over the last few years.

[Gscherer78ta]

Looking great! That build is going to be for real!

[qnitro]

Some updates.. I have the dash set up, I took a Year One dash insert and covered it in a black tint, Got the hidden wiper in, got the Holley Harness in, got the headers in, hydraboost and Baer remaster in, did the coil relocation setup, need to finish the wires, have the AC in and cut need to crimp.. slowly but surely


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[qnitro]

Car is getting close..

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[WSSix]

Stance is spot on. What's your overall wheel diameter in the rear? How much travel do you have? I really would like to bring my car down lower, but I worry I won't have good travel.

[qnitro]

Wheel travel is about 3 inches, Im going to change the rear springs, they came with the car, and now that Im full weight(darn near, I have gas in tank) might need to swap. Wheels are 18x12 with a 335/30 I think is 25.9. The guys at 417 Motorsports killed the wheel arches.. there is Plenty of room..

Stance is spot on. What's your overall wheel diameter in the rear? How much travel do you have? I really would like to bring my car down lower, but I worry I won't have good travel.

[ScotI]

Wheel travel is about 3 inches, Im going to change the rear springs, they came with the car, and now that Im full weight(darn near, I have gas in tank) might need to swap. Wheels are 18x12 with a 335/30 I think is 25.9. The guys at 417 Motorsports killed the wheel arches.. there is Plenty of room..

Math says 'yes' on that 25.9 number for the height.
417 Motorsports did very well on the tubs if there's 3" of compression travel there.

[qnitro]

Yeah they pulled all the metal out custom tubs and built a 1/4 lip.. its super nice


Math says 'yes' on that 25.9 number for the height.
417 Motorsports did very well on the tubs if there's 3" of compression travel there.

[Jimmy Sean]

Trans Am Steering wheel redone with Alcatara, powder coat back on car..

https://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab237/qnitro/Bandit/9CB64B3C-4AB5-4F6A-BDFD-E9E8C0C75679_zpsztlsiwcz.jpg (https://s867.photobucket.com/user/qnitro/media/Bandit/9CB64B3C-4AB5-4F6A-BDFD-E9E8C0C75679_zpsztlsiwcz.jpg.html)

Your car is beautiful! Where did you have your steering wheel done?

[qnitro]

Your car is beautiful! Where did you have your steering wheel done?

These guys killed it..

http://dallassteeringwheel.com/

[ScotI]

These guys killed it..

http://dallassteeringwheel.com/

Wow.... 5mins from me & I've never heard of them.
Filing this info away now.

[qnitro]

he TA is super close, the interior is at Upholstery shop, I get it back in 2 weeks, my SUPER awesome body/paint guy is helping(well doing it for me) building some panels for the floor, as I cut the rear passenger floor in 2 places to tuck the 3" exhaust, and he has all the fancy tools and knowledge, while its there he is gonna fix my scratches and such while I was putting together, so I can finally assemble. Headliner is in, All the weather stripping done, Im super close on this one being finished, it runs, has all the fluids, need to do final bleeding of brakes, so I anticipate beginning of Dec all done.. ready for GoodGuys in March, so I can knock out the Mustang for Goodguys in March as well..

[qnitro]

Starting it up

qxXbdFJHOTs

[87SS]

That is one NICE LOOKING TA......Love it in black!
Congrats! ALMOST DONE!

[WSSix]

As always, it looks awesome. Glad to hear you're almost done. I look forward to seeing the completed product!

[qnitro]

My painter killed the paint touch up from my scratches and such from assembly, now for the firechicken and decals along with interior..

[camcojb]

Looks GREAT!!

[dhutton]

Looks pretty good considering how much weed that painter smokes…. :lol:

Don

[qnitro]

damn hippies..

[qnitro]

Quick update.. sent the TTops to have them refinished, they had some scratches.. that was hard to find someone to do it. Got all the doors done, power windows, door locks etc. Got seats back from upholstery came out great, got the center console squared away, got shaker done, its fuctional and started Firechicken decals..

[ScotI]

So. Many. Black. Cars.....

That's an upkeep nightmare :lol:

[qnitro]

I do like my cars like I like my woman hard to keep clean :)


So. Many. Black. Cars.....

That's an upkeep nightmare :lol:

[syborg tt]

Wow, does the car looks nice and I love the engine bay.

Quick update.. sent the TTops to have them refinished, they had some scratches.. that was hard to find someone to do it. Got all the doors done, power windows, door locks etc. Got seats back from upholstery came out great, got the center console squared away, got shaker done, its fuctional and started Firechicken decals..

[syborg tt]

I do like my cars like I like my woman hard to keep clean :)

okay, that is some funny **** right there.

[qnitro]

Ohhh forgot to mention, I got some of these Bad Ass BBT mirrors also, they ship this week and my Hippie Painter is taking care of them :) Should add some spice tot he car

[syborg tt]

You Suck and I hate you.

ps I am trying my hardest not to buy these damn mirrors


Ohhh forgot to mention, I got some of these Bad Ass BBT mirrors also, they ship this week and my Hippie Painter is taking care of them :) Should add some spice tot he car

[camcojb]

Ohhh forgot to mention, I got some of these Bad Ass BBT mirrors also, they ship this week and my Hippie Painter is taking care of them :) Should add some spice tot he car

:confused59: :thumbsup:

[qnitro]

I wasnt going to since the car is almost done, but man I have the site book marked and happened to open it.. couldnt help myself..


You Suck and I hate you.

ps I am trying my hardest not to buy these damn mirrors

[syborg tt]

I wasnt going to since the car is almost done, but man I have the site book marked and happened to open it.. couldnt help myself..

I am having the same issue with the Upper Control Arms on my car. I really want the SPC Arms for my car as I would love to get rid of the Pivot shaft shims.
The 97130 are more for street is what I am told but I would love to here your thoughts.



SPC Performance 94340 or the SPC Performance 97130

[qnitro]

It never stops :)

I am having the same issue with the Upper Control Arms on my car. I really want the SPC Arms for my car as I would love to get rid of the Pivot shaft shims.
The 97130 are more for street is what I am told but I would love to here your thoughts.



SPC Performance 94340 or the SPC Performance 97130

[syborg tt]

It never stops :)

So True.

Let's talk motors with supercharger what's your thoughts ??

Just kidding.

[qnitro]

this just seemed right, hopefully the video works

https://youtu.be/RHwwWPyskL4

[WSSix]

this just seemed right, hopefully the video works

https://youtu.be/RHwwWPyskL4

Link worked just fine.

Here's the video embedded

RHwwWPyskL4

[qnitro]

Getting down to it... waiting the dash and center console still from Upholstery shop, thats it.. and ready to run..I dropped it off at the Stereo shop got the Trunk done.

[syborg tt]

The car looks so nice


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[qnitro]

I added retractable 4 point harness

[syborg tt]

I added retractable 4 point harness

Details please as I would like to get a set

[qnitro]

Details please as I would like to get a set

They are not certified for track use(SFI) but meet fed standards.. Ill have a set for racing if I ever do that. I just wanted something convenient for driving to move in the seat

https://www.seatbeltplanet.com/i-30498140-4-point-y-harness-lift-latch-buckle.html

[syborg tt]

They are not certified for track use(SFI) but meet fed standards.. Ill have a set for racing if I ever do that. I just wanted something convenient for driving to move in the seat

https://www.seatbeltplanet.com/i-30498140-4-point-y-harness-lift-latch-buckle.html

Thank you and I just ordered a set

[qnitro]

Well shes running a little rich.. I need to get AndrewB70 to tune it for me.. but I think Ill be ready for goodguys March 11th. I also added BBT custom mirrors.. here a video of it running



https://youtu.be/tp5YVBA_8wo

[qnitro]

QOMRpyVszRwWell getting down to it.. almost done, Had to remove the tranny to shim(yeah I didnt do it up front) Car is running and moving now, time to wrap it up :) I need to trim some fender flares in the rear, the Hydratech still has some air in the system( I did the steering wheel back and forth 500 times, no lie I counted) need to get the rest of the interior in.. I missed GoodGuys this weekend, Im really bummed I missed it. First time missing GG when I set the goal to do it. Car needs to go back to my exhaust guy, I did some "mods"(raised the floor to get more clearance) and its got some exhaust leaks.. than drive to work all the bugs out

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[WSSix]

Sorry you missed GG but I'm glad you got the car running and driving. Have fun sorting the details outs.

[camcojb]

Car looks great!

[qnitro]

Well she is just about done.. Its got AC, drives real nice, I have some small exhaust work to do, and I need a buddy to help me align the hood(cough cough Don).. Im taking it to LSFest at Texas MotorSpeedway... wait till end its funny

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[syborg tt]

Well she is just about done.. Its got AC, drives real nice, I have some small exhaust work to do, and I need a buddy to help me align the hood(cough cough Don).. Im taking it to LSFest at Texas MotorSpeedway... wait till end its funny

XcYOxX2YKBc

Car looks good and I love the Wait for It Wait for it

[Roscoe03]

That thing is sweet. I'm planning to go to LS Fest, hopefully I will be able to check it out in person.

[WSSix]

Just fantastic! Have for at the show

[qnitro]

Well all ready for LSFest here in Texas... just driving it around shaking her out... I was looking when thread started, 11 years from start to finish.. wow.. record?

[dhutton]

Whoever applied all those decals is an artist! :stirthepot:

Don

[camcojb]

:king:

[qnitro]

Whoever applied all those decals is an artist! :stirthepot:

Don

Julie said thank you for recognizing her hard work :)

And thanks to Don for the sweet paint and teaching me how to polish it correctly :)

[Ricochet]

Well all ready for LSFest here in Texas... just driving it around shaking her out... I was looking when thread started, 11 years from start to finish.. wow.. record?11 years...? Is that all? People who know me will laugh...

Car looks incredible.. Well done!! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220607/b3e986f9f491ebaf6d76f16d0120b208.jpg

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[qnitro]

11 years...? Is that all? People who know me will laugh...

Car looks incredible.. Well done!! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220607/b3e986f9f491ebaf6d76f16d0120b208.jpg

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LOL:confused59:

[two-piece]

Car looks great.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Thanks for posting your gem…super impressive!

[WSSix]

Fantastic! Congrats on getting it finished. Hope you enjoy all the miles.

[qnitro]

forgot the pics of the underside..

[camcojb]

Very clean!!

[Mikael A]

Looks great 👍 👌

[qnitro]

Ok, we went to Holley LSFest and enjoyed the heck out of it. We won the Street machine class, Won the Holley Pick, and lost the Grand Champion by 1/2 point.. Overall a great time.. I drove the Trans Am there and my awesome wife drove my GN... Lots of cool people, and lots of sick cars.. will be there next year for sure..

Here is the holley blog on it..

https://www.holley.com/blog/post/2022_ls_fest_texas_the_hooker_blackheart_ls1tech_c om_car_show/

[camcojb]

:king:

[fleetus macmullitz]

Nice. :thumbsup:

https://i.postimg.cc/9FynfhLG/954-E006-F-6-D51-4867-8751-EC75-C9-CBCC17.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Xp782TSJ)

[ScotI]

Congrats on the hardware. I was hoping to make it out there Saturday but didn't return from being out of town until after 5pm. I won't miss it next year.

[WSSix]

So what's next now that you have the car on BaT? The blue IROC?

Good luck with the auction!

[qnitro]

Already on it :)

https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/135930-1969-Mustang-Fast-Back-Project-Phony-Pony?highlight=

So what's next now that you have the car on BaT? The blue IROC?

Good luck with the auction!

[WSSix]

Nice! I'm sending the link to my buddy who is building a black 69 Grande Coupe

[jugalo]

BaT brought me here... man what a great build! Wish I had found this forum sooner.

[qnitro]

This is the place for low to high end builds. The knowledge that is here is great. One of the reasons I put the link in BAT, so people could see how awesome this space is..

BaT brought me here... man what a great build! Wish I had found this forum sooner.

[WSSix]

:G-Dub::G-Dub::G-Dub::G-Dub::G-Dub::G-Dub::G-Dub::G-Dub::G-Dub::G-Dub::king::king::king::king::king::king::cheers::b ow::bow::bow::bow::bow:

I think that about covers it, lol. Great finish, q.

[qnitro]

Im shocked!!

:G-Dub::G-Dub::G-Dub::G-Dub::G-Dub::G-Dub::G-Dub::G-Dub::G-Dub::G-Dub::king::king::king::king::king::king::cheers::b ow::bow::bow::bow::bow:

I think that about covers it, lol. Great finish, q.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Im shocked!!

Congratulations!:thumbsup:

[WSSix]

I would be too. You're the third highest TA sold on the site. Two other cars owned by Burt Reynolds are the only ones higher. Congrats again!