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77 Trans Am updates
I have gotten much done on my newly purchased '77. Here are some shots. More to come!
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1976 LeMans B09 Freeway Enforcer, 455/M40 Smokey 1977 Trans Am, 400/M21 Black/Gold Bandit. 44K actual miles 2017 Sierra SLT 1500 Z71 4X4 2019 Canyon SLT Crew 4X4 |
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1976 LeMans B09 Freeway Enforcer, 455/M40 Smokey 1977 Trans Am, 400/M21 Black/Gold Bandit. 44K actual miles 2017 Sierra SLT 1500 Z71 4X4 2019 Canyon SLT Crew 4X4 |
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Maybe in a couple years mine may look that good!
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The Battery in your car is a Reproduction or a topper?? this is the correct one for 1977 from factory |
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Thank you. I have a NOS Delco master cylinder and brake booster to replace the incorrect parts on there right now. I also need to install the heat stove for the air cleaner.
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1976 LeMans B09 Freeway Enforcer, 455/M40 Smokey 1977 Trans Am, 400/M21 Black/Gold Bandit. 44K actual miles 2017 Sierra SLT 1500 Z71 4X4 2019 Canyon SLT Crew 4X4 |
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That is a sharp T/A!
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77 Canamman, Nice TA! Remove the headers and your ready to race at the Pure Stocks if the motor is stock(-ish)! Do you have more pics of the car?
Dennis |
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Pretty sharp!
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Skip Fix 1978 Trans Am original owner 10.99 @ 124 pump gas 455 E heads, NO Bird ever! 1981 Black SE Trans Am stockish 6X 400ci, turbo 301 on a stand 1965 GTO 4 barrel 3 speed project 2004 GTO Pulse Red stock motor computer tune 13.43@103.4 1964 Impala SS 409/470ci 600 HP stroker project 1979 Camaro IAII Edelbrock head 500" 695 HP 10.33@132 3595lbs |
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1976 LeMans B09 Freeway Enforcer, 455/M40 Smokey 1977 Trans Am, 400/M21 Black/Gold Bandit. 44K actual miles 2017 Sierra SLT 1500 Z71 4X4 2019 Canyon SLT Crew 4X4 |
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Ames sourced reman tilt column:
Heat stove and tube installed: Also, I figured out the reverse lights. I used a switch setup from a '63 Vette, since they used a BW T-10 trans. I made a harness that plugged into the connector on top of the steering column, and ran it through the firewall down to the connector on the transmission mounted switch. With the 4 tube headers, using the original backdrive linkage was not an option. Here is a later 60's Vette with a Muncie, but this is extremely similar to the setup that is on my BW ST-10:
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1976 LeMans B09 Freeway Enforcer, 455/M40 Smokey 1977 Trans Am, 400/M21 Black/Gold Bandit. 44K actual miles 2017 Sierra SLT 1500 Z71 4X4 2019 Canyon SLT Crew 4X4 |
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NICE!
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Some guys they just give up living And start dying little by little, piece by piece, Some guys come home from work and wash up, And go racin' in the street. Bruce Springsteen - Racing In The Street - 1978 |
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Is engine stock?
Is that one of those battery covers w/ caps? Look'n Good!
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1977 Black Trans Am 180 HP Auto, essentially base model T/A. I'm the original owner, purchased May 7, 1977. Shut it off Shut it off Buddy, I just shut your Prius down... |
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The W72 is stock other than the headers and rejet/recurve. The topper is one I made from an original R89WP battery I found in a parts car I purchased
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1976 LeMans B09 Freeway Enforcer, 455/M40 Smokey 1977 Trans Am, 400/M21 Black/Gold Bandit. 44K actual miles 2017 Sierra SLT 1500 Z71 4X4 2019 Canyon SLT Crew 4X4 |
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Very nice rick. Car is great looking.
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Just wondering. THe engine paint looks nice!
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1977 Black Trans Am 180 HP Auto, essentially base model T/A. I'm the original owner, purchased May 7, 1977. Shut it off Shut it off Buddy, I just shut your Prius down... |
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The whole car looks fantastic - congratulations. Like the new master cylinder & heat shield. Really coming together. You may have already checked, but I believe the 1977 vacuum line diagram shows the correct color vacuum lines. Not sure how what level of accuracy you are after, but it looks pretty OCD to me which is my style as well.
Good luck and have fun. |
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That paint is from Bill Hirsch. The color is really close, but it is too glossy as compared to the original lacquer based engine paint.Still looks far better than a rusty mess!
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1976 LeMans B09 Freeway Enforcer, 455/M40 Smokey 1977 Trans Am, 400/M21 Black/Gold Bandit. 44K actual miles 2017 Sierra SLT 1500 Z71 4X4 2019 Canyon SLT Crew 4X4 |
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I want the overall appearance to be as close as possible to factory. I will look further into the vacuum lines. I know the yellow striped on the air cleaner is correct. I referenced John Witzke's '77 and another very low mile '77 for my inspiration.
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1976 LeMans B09 Freeway Enforcer, 455/M40 Smokey 1977 Trans Am, 400/M21 Black/Gold Bandit. 44K actual miles 2017 Sierra SLT 1500 Z71 4X4 2019 Canyon SLT Crew 4X4 |
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Seems like the paint on mine was a tad lighter. In fact it seemed real close to the non metallic light blue used in the early 60's.
Being original is cool, not sure why vacuum hoses have to be perfect...to each their own...
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1977 Black Trans Am 180 HP Auto, essentially base model T/A. I'm the original owner, purchased May 7, 1977. Shut it off Shut it off Buddy, I just shut your Prius down... |
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Here is the vacuum hose diagram for a 1977 Manual Trans W72:
I replaced the incorrect worm gear clamps with the Wittek tower type, and positioned them like Mr. Witzke's car:
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1976 LeMans B09 Freeway Enforcer, 455/M40 Smokey 1977 Trans Am, 400/M21 Black/Gold Bandit. 44K actual miles 2017 Sierra SLT 1500 Z71 4X4 2019 Canyon SLT Crew 4X4 |
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