[69FIREBIRDMAN]

i wish i could get my dirty paws on that arse hoe.i hope he never calls me for parts cause the price will be just as outragious as what he did to that car

[Tellyshavilli]

Originally Posted by MikeNoun

I believe Tom knows his wheels should be black, but I think he discovered that after the car was finished. S'ok with me, I like the wheels Carousel Red anyway, I was just pointing out that if someone were looking to do poverty caps on a 1969, they shouldn't be Carousel Red.

I always wondered how a 69 RAIV Firebird would look in black, black vinyl top, with black wheels, poverty caps, and Goodyear RWL's. Hmmmm.....I WAS thinking of repainting my car anyway

Hey Mike , there is a all black 69 RAIII bird , 4speed w 3:90 , and in dash tach and gauges and yes it is really a RAIII car with the induction system .Car is a extemely original rust free car that will soon begin a restoration .

[69FIREBIRDMAN]

i wonder if he is going to put a chevy in it and a tubular sub frame in it?

[RAJ7395]

Pretty much. It's a tubular front subframe from TCI and the engine is an LS1 out of a new GTO. I'll post some pictures after a while.

I put the 400 engine and trans out on ebay a couple days ago. I'd keep them around in case he sells it but I need the money to work on my 69TA. Got a long long way to go but the rear wing I bought from you was a big step forward.

Rob

[RAJ7395]

JTTRETTEL - He said $20K and it all yours. You have to find a new A/C suitcase for it (sold) and a new rear posi differential (original is Keystone Wire Corps. furnace by now). Before you get worked up, it was a ZC 2.78 not a nodular iron 4 pinion ZH or ZK.

[jttrettel]

No thanks, remember I am not a hardcore original type guy, so it is not worth that to me in its current state. Also, you can buy one that is done for $20k. Hopefully your buddy didn't pay near that much for it. Tell him good luck with the project.

[79bluebird]

so what color should the rims be on a white 69 ta? gloss black, satin black, or a white? i a going to have the rims powder coated in a color when i get 2 more rims.

[roundportponchos]

I believe the "IF" rims(TA) I had were gloss black

Originally Posted by 79bluebird

so what color should the rims be on a white 69 ta? gloss black, satin black, or a white? i a going to have the rims powder coated in a color when i get 2 more rims.

[79bluebird]

anyone have any pics of a 69 ta with poverty caps? i have one but cant tell what color the steel wheels are.

[MikeNoun]

The wheels would be black on a 69 Trans Am. But PLEASE don't do this, I think it's one of the most hideous combos I've ever seen, including a yellow 74 Formula I once saw with yellow wheels and poverty caps. Just not a good look. These cars are too classy to have taxi cab wheels.

It's like putting black and white wingtip Florsheims on Kobe Bryant, and sending him into the ball game.

[muscle_collector]

i had a 69 t/a years ago that come with the poverty caps. it also had trim rings which added a better look, (but not desirable in my opinion). i bought it from the original owner and he said it was that way when he bought it off the dealer lot. i assume the dealer threw them on it to dress it up a bit.