Today I...

[DeCaff2007]

Alright I did my best to edit in only the good parts.  Vid is about 1:38 long.

https://youtu.be/oVniQxut4Y4

As for pics:

Yellow car was for pic purposes only.  I was actually racing in a red Camaro.

Me and my father.



Since the woman feels the need to take an effing selfie everywhere we go...





Here I'm actually in the driver seat.







I'm told I look badass in this pic, so it may get further edited for intimidation purposes to jealous co-workers

[Casey]

Looks like it was a lot of fun.  Nothing like beating on someone else's car.

[PARTSMAN76]

Today I.......actually drove the TA to work for the first time
in quite a while.
Feels sooooooooooo good!!!!!

[roadking77]

Nice pics DeCaff. I would hate to buy one of those cars in the used marketplace though.

[77 TA man]

I hate when this happens, when absolutely nothing is being done to the car. I dont care if its small progress but stuff needs to be done. I'm at the point where I'm "farming" out what I need and saving everything for a 3rd gen.

[Pats TA]

  Picked up my door panels. She just replaced the cardboard backing and installed NOS GM weather felts. The rest of the panel is original. 

[Jack]

Nice.

[rkellerjr]

Finished my projects for the year, see the final results here...

http://transamcountry.com/community/index.php?topic=68069.240

[Jack]

Since the woman feels the need to take an effing selfie everywhere we go...

Mr. grumpy is actually smiling...

Nice video (well done) but I thought the cars were manual.

[77 TA man]

I hate when this happens, when absolutely nothing is being done to the car. I dont care if its small progress but stuff needs to be done. I'm at the point where I'm "farming" out what I need and saving everything for a 3rd gen.

 Alright guys, I need your opinion on this.  My Trans Am has been sitting for the last 15 years, it hasnt ran in over a year.  Should I take it all down, by this I mean rebuild the engine the way I want to, tubular subframe and control arms, SFC,properly build a 700R4 to handle the new 400's power and effectively replace/repair every rusted body panel on the car along with freshening up the interior.  The cars not being driven as it is, so that doesn't matter. Thoughts?

[droptopron]

I hate when this happens, when absolutely nothing is being done to the car. I dont care if its small progress but stuff needs to be done. I'm at the point where I'm "farming" out what I need and saving everything for a 3rd gen.

 Alright guys, I need your opinion on this.  My Trans Am has been sitting for the last 15 years, it hasnt ran in over a year.  Should I take it all down, by this I mean rebuild the engine the way I want to, tubular subframe and control arms, SFC,properly build a 700R4 to handle the new 400's power and effectively replace/repair every rusted body panel on the car along with freshening up the interior.  The cars not being driven as it is, so that doesn't matter. Thoughts?

That's quite a hit list.  Do you have the $$, talent, time, desire, etc?

[DeCaff2007]

Mr. grumpy is actually smiling...

Nice video (well done) but I thought the cars were manual.

Is it that obvious (that I'm grumpy)?

Well Jack maybe some of them are but these were slush boxes.

[mrbandit]

...had a few firsts with the TA.  I drove my TA more then 5 miles away from my house, Drove my TA to work for the first time, and drove it in morning stop light traffic.  Most of you know this TA used to belong to the late "Russman" and I have had to do a lot of maintenance to get it road worthy.  I'm happy to say that is ran and idled flawlessly in traffic and ran 180 the whole time.  I did have trouble with the lockout rod not letting me remove the ignition key, so that thing may come off very soon.  Here it is in the parking lot this morning.

[ThKidd]

Looks great.  Congrats on being able to drive it to work.  Notice that you (wisely) parked it back away from everyone else.

[Jack]

Mike, car looks great, I always liked the decals but I'm not to crazy about the rear spoiler TA call out. I love the interior, the seats look very comfortable and provide a lot of support, are they from a 4th gen?

[Steve B]

Looks great.  Congrats on being able to drive it to work.  Notice that you (wisely) parked it back away from everyone else.

I always try to do the same.  But most times someone ALWAYS parks next to it.  Wish I could park it in a tree sometimes...

Car looks great!!

[DeCaff2007]

I have to agree that ride looks fabulous! 

Today I...  will be working the equivalent of a 13 hours shift on just under 4 hours of sleep.  Life is awesome.....

[Casey]

Had a father and son apparently stop and look at the car while I was busy dying yesterday, said they'd come back to check it out more and that they're not too far away.  Hopefully they'll want it enough to buy it.  I found a rare car for sale locally and I need the money...

[76455sd]

Mike:  the car looks great.  The skeletal bird hits the streets again!  Congrats and have fun.

What is the equivalent of a 13 hour day?  Are you in a time warp again? 

Box: quit dying and sell that car!  Hope it works out for you.

[mrbandit]

Thanks for the compliments and I too hate the rear spoiler.  I have another one and a base coat clear coat aerosol kit to paint it black along with the front chin spoiler that is flat for some reason.

[Casey]

Thanks 76455sd.  Well until they come up with a cure for this garbage I'm afraid that won't happen anytime soon, but hopefully they do buy it.  I just want it to go to someone that'll continue to improve it, it deserves it even if it's only a Firebird.  Even with the borked transmission it's a lot nicer than what's on Craigslist locally for the same price and under.  That's where I know I'm going to regret selling it already...  If I were the more violent type I could strangle the one that rebuilt the trans...

[77 TA man]

I hate when this happens, when absolutely nothing is being done to the car. I dont care if its small progress but stuff needs to be done. I'm at the point where I'm "farming" out what I need and saving everything for a 3rd gen.

 Alright guys, I need your opinion on this.  My Trans Am has been sitting for the last 15 years, it hasnt ran in over a year.  Should I take it all down, by this I mean rebuild the engine the way I want to, tubular subframe and control arms, SFC,properly build a 700R4 to handle the new 400's power and effectively replace/repair every rusted body panel on the car along with freshening up the interior.  The cars not being driven as it is, so that doesn't matter. Thoughts?

That's quite a hit list.  Do you have the $$, talent, time, desire, etc?

no, yes, yes, yes. Doing a complete resto at one time would take the car down for at least a year if not more. I dont want to end up like my cousin who has a 1979 Z/28 all sandblasted and on the  roticery, admittedly much rougher than my '77 T/A but that car shell has been sitting on the stand for 3+ years in the same condition.

[Pats TA]

installed my new seat shelf. My son had it custom made all vinyl to match seats. Early birthday present.

[Casey]

Good thing you have louvers and probably don't park in the sun often or use it for storing hats.

[DeCaff2007]

What is the equivalent of a 13 hour day?  Are you in a time warp again? 

9 hour day at regular job, then 4 more hours at second job.  Makes for one LONG day when you are tired to begin with.

[76455sd]

What is the equivalent of a 13 hour day?  Are you in a time warp again? 

9 hour day at regular job, then 4 more hours at second job.  Makes for one LONG day when you are tired to begin with.

yes it does.  Time to hit the rack.

[DeCaff2007]

Oh that I did, only to get up at 4:30 the next morning and LOL I was almost late for work.  Reason being that the woman decided to take my thermos apart to clean it.  She failed to inform me of this.  It took me a good 15 minutes to figure out how to put it back together (and it's still not quite right). 

[Casey]

I have 48 hour days, I don't suggest them to anyone.  So I'm lamenting the thought of making a Craigslist ad, well because I hate Craigslist and the people that use it.  You know what I mean, that guy that tries to negotiate over the phone without having even seen the car in person yet.  How rude and classless.

[77 TA man]

I hate when this happens, when absolutely nothing is being done to the car. I dont care if its small progress but stuff needs to be done. I'm at the point where I'm "farming" out what I need and saving everything for a 3rd gen.

 Alright guys, I need your opinion on this.  My Trans Am has been sitting for the last 15 years, it hasnt ran in over a year.  Should I take it all down, by this I mean rebuild the engine the way I want to, tubular subframe and control arms, SFC,properly build a 700R4 to handle the new 400's power and effectively replace/repair every rusted body panel on the car along with freshening up the interior.  The cars not being driven as it is, so that doesn't matter. Thoughts?

Thanks guys, what I think I'll do is wait until spring to see if there is a good chance of it
Being able to make it to the local shows. If there is I'll drive it for the show season and then take it down at the end of 2016. If there isnt a good chance of it being driven then I'll start taking it down at the beginning of 2016.

[DeCaff2007]

Here's one:  TOMORROW I.... plan to fix a joist in my basement, replace at least one of the gutters on the back of my house, and probably will have to put new front pads and rotors on my moms car. 

[Pats TA]

Good thing you have louvers and probably don't park in the sun often or use it for storing hats.

Yes I keep her in the garage, other wise I'm sure it wouldn't last long.

[Pats TA]

installed my new seat shelf. My son had it custom made all vinyl to match seats. Early birthday present.

That is nice!!!

Thank You KY, it looks real nice close up. It's a same it's hidden by the louvers.   

[hakitup]

Today I sold my rally II no changing my mind and switching back. They went to a good home, guy working on a 67 GTO.

Tom H

[Casey]

So, a wizard stopped and looked at my car apparently and took some pictures yesterday. By wizard I mean an old guy with long white hair and a beard. Supposedly he has a co worker that used to own one and has been looking for one for awhile now, so here's to hoping. The hardest part will be the act of selling it regardless of the price, I'll probably start crying halfway through it. By probably I mean definitely.

[77 TA man]

So, a wizard stopped and looked at my car apparently and took some pictures yesterday. By wizard I mean an old guy with long white hair and a beard. Supposedly he has a co worker that used to own one and has been looking for one for awhile now, so here's to hoping. The hardest part will be the act of selling it regardless of the price, I'll probably start crying halfway through it. By probably I mean definitely.

It sucks to see anything you love go, but that attachment is what makes the car special to you. Without that attachment the car is just that, an old machine.

[roadking77]

Box, so I assume its the same guy that's in your avatar?

[EvilEdOlean]

Today I started deconstruction of the 71 (again) for a new heart!

Des your center console have seat belt guides?   Just wondering my 1979 trans am project car can with a console with seat belts guides.  I think this means the console is from a 1971-72 Trans am but not certain.

[Jack]

My 71 does but not the 72.

[77 TA man]

Today I recieved a New in box 2011 Cobra 29 CB as a gift. Figured it'd go in the S10 vs the Trans Am.

[DeCaff2007]

Today I... actually had a day off, so I fixed said joist in my basement.  For those of you that know anything about construction, that joist had 3/4" of sag in it AND it was cracked!  I'm jacking it back up with a 20 ton hydraulic jack... 1/8" at a time lol.

Then I... called my mother and ended up having to replace the brakes on her 2012 Nissan Versa.  1.6 econobox junk.  Suits her needs though.  When I took off the rotors, they had such bad grooves in them that I had a hard time getting the pads off.  Nothing a hammer and chisel couldn't fix.  Instead of OEM organic garbage, I installed Duralast Gold semi-metallic pads and Z-clad rotors to match.  She will never have front brake problems again 

Then, after a crap load of errands and other BS of wasting my day, I FINALLY got back home about 6 hours later.  Not at all the way I wanted to spend my only day off    then, I decided to work on the T/A's engine for a bit and that turned into the final aggravation for the day (see my resto thread). 

I had to step away, clean up, and have some dinner.  Ever just have TOO much stress in one day?  Well that was today.  I would have rather been working all day.