Author Topic: 2012 TAC Forum logos (Read 39971 times)

collects t/a's · « **Reply #40 on:** June 29, 2012, 11:03:21 AM »

Why not put a project car as the banner from time to time? I love seeing restored birds as much as everybody else but the projects is what keeps the majority of our sponsors in business.

I also have the perfect candidate.

richduty455 · « **Reply #41 on:** June 29, 2012, 11:04:33 AM »

As long as its a 2nd gen.....and we don't go with the latest theme and put a 5th gen camaro up on top

mrbandit · « **Reply #42 on:** June 29, 2012, 11:48:29 AM »

Excellent suggestion Bryan and I will keep a certain candidate in mind. Nexts months car started out as a project on TAC, so its not to far off base. I will post the next banner on Monday since I don't have the needed access at my house.

mrbandit · « **Reply #43 on:** July 02, 2012, 08:48:48 AM »

The time has come to pass the torch. This month's logo is no stranger to the community and has ran the race from project car to completed show goer. In this post you can see the effort put into this restoration. Great job on the resto and congrats on being the July 2012 logo car.

richduty455 · « **Reply #44 on:** July 02, 2012, 08:54:17 AM »

A 2nd Gen??? lol......Congrats Ryan!!!! The car came out GREAT!!!! Congrats on the car of the month!!

« **Reply #44 on:** July 02, 2012, 08:54:17 AM »

js1977 · « **Reply #45 on:** July 02, 2012, 09:21:06 AM »

Looked awesome!!! Well deserved!!!!

75Fire · « **Reply #46 on:** July 02, 2012, 09:55:20 AM »

Congrats Ryan! Maybe mine will make it up there one day.

RayB · « **Reply #47 on:** July 06, 2012, 04:43:53 PM »

Looks excellant Ryan... I'm jealous

mrbandit · « **Reply #48 on:** August 01, 2012, 10:54:08 AM »

Up this month is a personal favorite of mine. I am a huge fan of the color\decal combination. JJ TA's stunning black 78 with 5 shades of blue decal set is a stunning representation of a rare selection. Add in the grey accented YO snowflakes and I'm sure it is a real favorite wherever it goes. Here is a great pic of JJ and his girlfriend at a recent show.

Congrats to JJ TA for being TAC's August logo car.

richduty455 · « **Reply #49 on:** August 01, 2012, 10:59:07 AM »

congrats!!! I've always really liked your car!

js1977 · « **Reply #50 on:** August 01, 2012, 11:01:00 AM »

Congrats!!!! Love the color combo...

JJ_TA · « **Reply #51 on:** August 01, 2012, 05:22:58 PM »

Thanks guys! Its an honor being August's logo car!

blue81ta · « **Reply #52 on:** August 05, 2012, 09:09:40 AM »

Congrats JJ. Love the color combo too. The blue bird jumps off the hood and grabs your attention.

ryeguy2006a · « **Reply #53 on:** August 08, 2012, 09:53:52 AM »

Great looking car, congrats on the August Banner.

Brewster · « **Reply #54 on:** August 08, 2012, 11:03:37 AM »

Yeap, looks great and congrats!

« **Reply #54 on:** August 08, 2012, 11:03:37 AM »

mrbandit · « **Reply #55 on:** September 04, 2012, 11:10:50 AM »

Next up on TAC is our first project bird and our first SD. Bryan is a long standing member of TAC and has quite a few firebirds to call his own. You can follow the transformation of his 74 SD TA in the project section http://transamcountry.com/community/index.php?topic=36290.msg327751#msg327751. Congrats Bryan!

ryeguy2006a · « **Reply #56 on:** September 04, 2012, 01:15:35 PM »

Congrats, What a great car to start with!!

RayB · « **Reply #57 on:** September 04, 2012, 05:04:38 PM »

Good lookin car, congrats

collects t/a's · « **Reply #58 on:** September 04, 2012, 05:17:43 PM »

Awesome! Thank you for choosing me, it is an honor to see my bird up there, I can't wait till she is restored to her former glory someday!

Brewster · « **Reply #59 on:** September 05, 2012, 04:52:52 PM »

Congrats Bryan, cool car and look forward to more pictures. Enjoy, Brew

js1977 · « **Reply #60 on:** September 08, 2012, 05:03:40 PM »

Congrats!!! That's one project bird I'd love to have...

mrbandit · « **Reply #61 on:** October 01, 2012, 06:17:43 AM »

It is hard to believe the year has flown by so fast. Just three more banner birds left before I get to open Christmas presents again.

This months banner bird was nominated by last months. Gary or Indyta1989 as most know him on TAC has been a loooong time member. During his time here on TAC he has had some exceptionally nice birds, but this one is near and dear to his heart. Well...I'll just let this quote from Gary's project post speak for itself. Congrats Gary!

Quote from: indyta1989 on July 04, 2011, 11:27:57 PM

Some of you may recall that I purchased Bryan's 1969 Firebird 12+ months ago for a special project.

I have looked to purchase a 1969 Trans Am for as long as I can remember. However, the price of the real 1969 Trans Am's continue to move out of sensible reach. Bryan's 1969 Firebird would make for an excellent starting point to make my own.

Across March-April 2010 I disassembled the firebird completely, got it to the media blaster and dropped the shell off for paint and body work in May 2010.

Fast Forward 12 months, the firebird shell is now painted. I got the Firebird home May 2011 from the body shop. The 12 month duration was not a surprise as I utilized a local friend who has painted a number of firebirds for me in the past. He does the body work and paint part-time since he has a full-time day job.

Across the past 12 months I had the engine and transmission rebuilt. Now that the firebird is back in my garage I have the engine and transmission dropped in, converted the front drum brakes using an inline tube disc brake kit, got the wheels and tires mounted and various trim installed.

I purchased the new metal reproduction Trans Am hood and I am very pleased with the overall fit and quality.

Next up: finish the engine compartment assembly and then work on the interior. I am targeting to use the Holley Avenger EFI carb, MSD distributor and RARE exhaust manifolds and pipes. I am likely going to install an aftermarket AC system (vintage AIR) once everything else is completed and debugged.

Click here for a quick slideshow showing the progress over the past 12 months.
http://s131.photobucket.com/albums/p303/indyta1989/1969%20Firebird%20Restoration/?albumview=slideshow

collects t/a's · « **Reply #62 on:** October 01, 2012, 06:51:11 AM »

That is one very nice looking bird now!! Congrats Gary!

Chewey · « **Reply #63 on:** October 01, 2012, 07:09:46 AM »

Me likey!

indyta1989 · « **Reply #64 on:** October 01, 2012, 07:16:18 AM »

Cool I am the banner bird.....fantastic and thanks! Now I need to finish this firebird. It is so close (only needing interior finished) to being done but it got delayed with our move to Florida.

Thanks Bryan for the nomination

mrbandit · « **Reply #65 on:** November 01, 2012, 08:06:51 AM »

It is that time again

when we get to celebrate another TAC members pride and joy. Up for the month of November is General Mopar's 79' Survivor. Some may say that Brown just wasn't a good color for the TA, but I would disagree. This example is a non-ac W72 4spd with WS6 trim. What more could you want?

For more pics of this great bird visit his Show & Tell post http://transamcountry.com/community/index.php?topic=40714.0

collects t/a's · « **Reply #66 on:** November 01, 2012, 10:24:16 PM »

Heritage brown looks amazing on the '79 birds!! Congrats.

mrbandit · « **Reply #67 on:** November 30, 2012, 12:57:38 PM »

Since December starts on a Saturday I'm going to jump the gun and post the last banner of the 2012 year.

Each and every banner on TAC represents someones pride and joy, but some represent much more. For Keith, this 75' Trans Am represents a lifetime of ups and downs, set backs and achievements. Keith has been a member of TAC going back thru two server crashes. December of this year marks 33 years he will have owned this amazing car. To be more specific, Dec. 10, 1979. Even more this isn't just another car Keith bought during his life; it is was his first car. Also known as 75fire on TAC and other firebird forums he has shared old and new images. Here are a few links to help us appreciate Keith's loyalty to such a great car!

In a recent post Keith wrote....

"32 years ago today, 12/10/1979, I got my '75 Trans Am, 45,975 miles. The engine was rebuilt in '82 and I finally had it repainted in '97. I'm one of the lucky or smart ones that have been able to hang on to it this long. It's my first car and my only Pontiac."

12-10-79

8-8-81

6-19-97

7-4-10

9-10-11

12-10-11

http://transamcountry.com/community/index.php?topic=8200.0
http://transamcountry.com/community/index.php?topic=47788.0
http://transamcountry.com/community/index.php?topic=53356.msg482679#msg482679

Congrats Keith!!!!

75Fire · « **Reply #68 on:** November 30, 2012, 01:40:12 PM »

Thanks Mike!! Thanks for the banner and the great write up.

ryeguy2006a · « **Reply #69 on:** November 30, 2012, 01:55:09 PM »

Awesome story!! Congrats on the Banner, very well deserved.

richduty455 · « **Reply #70 on:** November 30, 2012, 02:17:08 PM »

awesome!!! Great looking T/A....love the appliance wheels!

75Fire · « **Reply #71 on:** November 30, 2012, 02:27:08 PM »

Quote from: ryeguy2006a on November 30, 2012, 01:55:09 PM

Awesome story!! Congrats on the Banner, very well deserved.

Thanks Ryan

75Fire · « **Reply #72 on:** November 30, 2012, 02:28:03 PM »

Quote from: richduty455 on November 30, 2012, 02:17:08 PM

awesome!!! Great looking T/A....love the appliance wheels!

Thanks Rich....and bonus points for knowing what brand the wheels are

richduty455 · « **Reply #73 on:** November 30, 2012, 03:05:14 PM »

Quote from: 75Fire on November 30, 2012, 02:28:03 PM

Thanks Rich....and bonus points for knowing what brand the wheels are

lol.....similar to cragars but without that unilug crap!! I've always liked those appliance wheels......we have a set on our 70 skylark....grandfather had them on there since about 74 or so......kept them waxed and they still look new!

75Fire · « **Reply #74 on:** November 30, 2012, 03:45:39 PM »

Quote from: richduty455 on November 30, 2012, 03:05:14 PM

Quote from: 75Fire on November 30, 2012, 02:28:03 PM

Thanks Rich....and bonus points for knowing what brand the wheels are
lol.....similar to cragars but without that unilug crap!! I've always liked those appliance wheels......we have a set on our 70 skylark....grandfather had them on there since about 74 or so......kept them waxed and they still look new!

I bought mine on 8/8/81 and when I lived on the farm I always took them off in the fall and stored them in the basement...then hauled em back upstairs to put them back on in the spring. It's the only reason they still look new