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Another 73 TA restoration with questions
Seems like alot of 73's being restored. GOOD! These 73's are a one-off deal. I am still trying to decide whether to pull the front sheet metal off and remove the front frame. What if I can't get it aligned again? Here are the Pics I promised
This is before I went crazy. This is after I pulled the engine (71 HO flowed heads, Cliffs carb, HEI, 068 cam, 1.6 roller rockers, and Tri-Y headers) Do I drop the front frame or not? Turns out I have to pull the nose off anyway to replace this crappy radiator support grommet. Can I leave the fenders bolted on and still drop the fame?
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WOW!
An admiralty Blue 73. Looks pretty good in that color. If the sheet metal lines up OK now,then it will go back that way. Sheet metal alignment problems are almost always a result of poorly repaired previous collision damage. |
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if you're doing new bushings (core support, subframe, door hinge rebuild etc.) I'd dismantle the front end because it will definitely go back together differently shim-wise.
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I agree with 2manyT/A's, that car looks good in admiralty blue. Are you going to keep it that color?
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Don't be worried about removing the subframe. I got mine back in, aligned and torqued up in a little over an hour....by myself, with two floor jacks, a pair of home made 5/8" rigging pins and a tape measure.
Wasn't as hard as you'd think. Get the frame measurements from the workshop manual to help.
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Nice to see another 73 under the knife!
I was hesitant to remove the subframe too, but so glad I did! It does fall under the "might as well" tasks and does add a few more things to do when its out, but in the long run, much better to go all the way.
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The body is straight as an arrow. I am calling you if I can't get the panels back on.
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BrockB 1973 Trans Am |
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Color changes were a common thing on these cars back in the day. On the panel alignment,I've seen some shops that will drill 1/8" pilot holes beside critcal body bolts to make sure original panel alignment is retained on re-assembly. It couldn't hurt to take pictures of your door hood & fender gaps & don't forget to tag & bag the shims you remove. It ALL helps when you are putting it back together. |
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Wow,I too have never seen a 73 done in Admiral BLue,looks good,but if redoin,I'd go with original BG.
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Well as said the gang stated they would go to the orignal color..... I think it looks beautiful in the Blue and unless restoring to factory correct,,, I wouldn't change away from what is obviously a beautiful color on the car.... Heck you've got a rare TA just because of the wrong color,, but it sure looks nice that way....
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I've never heard of "brewster red", what is the paint code for that one?
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BrockB 1973 Trans Am |
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Good for you,,,enjoy the car that's why they built them...
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Hows this 73 doing??
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"The Future Belongs to those who are STILL Willing to get their Hands Dirty" .. my Grandfather |
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She is getting her engine re-installed. Then we put in the Vintage air, insulate the interior, and install the sound system. Then on with the fenders, nose, exhaust and frame brace.
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BrockB 1973 Trans Am |
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Update pictures please, Brewster Green is a killer color but the blue looks good too. Bottom line stay within budget and make sure you keep it enjoyable.
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update on blue 73 TA - need detailed pictures of original engine compartment
Engine is back in the car but I screwed up. I should have taken pictures BEFORE I pulled the engine and accessories. Does anyone have an original 73 engine compartment I could take pictures of?
She barely fits in my garage This a 1967 cadillac blue. The wheels turned out nice. Where do all those other parts go? Don't those RAIII manifolds look nice?
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BrockB 1973 Trans Am |
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Looking Stellar!!
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