Author Topic: Your current car pictures (Read 6459 times)

FormTA · « **on:** September 05, 2019, 08:20:01 AM »

I know many folks view this forum but seldom post and I thought it might be a good idea to start a thread similar to "show your stance" but with pictures of you car and/or project car in their current state in hopes to see some cars we haven't seen or haven't seen in a while. It just seems there are the same few that post and update their threads and I personally enjoy seeing other folks cars and projects in any condition.

FormTA · « **Reply #1 on:** September 05, 2019, 09:05:14 AM »

Here is my 1979 Formula. The first picture is when I got her back in 2008. Floors were gone roof was gone (big holes I filled with bondo to stop it from leaking so bad)

Here it is today in the barn on hold as I work on my 79 T/A. Replaced the roof, both quarters, doors, fenders and floor.

This is my 1979 Trans Am. 301 auto car I bought back in high school. Circa 1995

Today. LS1/4L60e swap. Some new floor pans, quarter patches, new doors and fenders and half painted.

Hopefully this will persuade others to post up some pictures, info and possibly stories about your current cars and projects.

Jack · « **Reply #2 on:** September 05, 2019, 09:30:59 AM »

Good idea, it gives me a reason to take pics of the cars... and maybe drive them.

jonathonar89 · « **Reply #3 on:** September 05, 2019, 09:34:35 AM »

Glad to see you're making moves.

My '98 since I got it this weekend.

Got my car back and step 1 of repairs by Jonathon Randolph, on Flickr

My '79 earlier this year. This project will take a back seat to the '98 while I get that car back to normal driving condition.

Untitled by Jonathon Randolph, on Flickr

FormTA · « **Reply #4 on:** September 05, 2019, 10:17:59 AM »

Oooo, the 79 does exist!

jonathonar89 · « **Reply #5 on:** September 05, 2019, 02:17:00 PM »

Quote from: FormTA on September 05, 2019, 10:17:59 AM

Oooo, the 79 does exist!

Ooooo, the forum doesn’t even know about the latest with my ‘79

I bought an LS1 to build for it and took it to to a machine shop. Paid them $5,000 cash to machine,
assemble and run the engine on a dyno. After some discussion, the owner of the shop got pissed off at me, told me he’s going to machine the engine and leave everything in my hands. I immediately decided to get my engine out of the shop and told them to give me my money back. He instead bought rods, pistons and bearing then shoved me with a $2200 cleaning and “spec’ing” bill. Not one thing was machined, assembled or obviously not ran.

Long story short...from my $5,000, I got back my parts and a set of rods/pistons and $1100. Got ripped off by that guy. To be light with my words, that owner is an absolute piece of garbage. Big slap in the face was ordering the pistons/rods after I decided to take my engine out the shop and then deciding to add $85+tax to my bill.

FormTA · « **Reply #6 on:** September 05, 2019, 02:35:02 PM »

Ouch, just pull the drivetrain from the 98 and part or out.

Jur5664 · « **Reply #7 on:** September 06, 2019, 06:37:18 AM »

My F 400 I own for 30 years

Nexus · « **Reply #8 on:** September 06, 2019, 07:41:04 AM »

1979 Firebird Esprit with T-Tops, 301 automatic, tilt steering column, rear spoiler option and had all the fender trim and rocker trim pieces with virtually no rust on her (odd for Northern Ontario)...gave away all the trim pieces like a big dummy, gave away the rust free fenders like a big dummy and to top it all off, I completely stripped it apart at the wise old age of 21 or 22 years old because I was going to restore it with no money and no permanent full time job!!!!!!

I have pictures of this calamity and will update shortly

She has been named the "Project"

UPDATE:

Hours before It was ripped apart, and the only and last time I drove the car..........................illegally

P1030454 by Charles Marson, on Flickr

fast forward 19 or 20 years.....and it looks like this

20190802_133953 by Charles Marson, on Flickr

FormTA · « **Reply #9 on:** September 06, 2019, 08:52:14 AM »

See, these are the types of pictures and cars I was hoping to see. That Formula is pretty neat, 77, 78?

The esprit with T tops and a spoiler, now that's cool!

« **Reply #9 on:** September 06, 2019, 08:52:14 AM »

roadking77 · « **Reply #10 on:** September 07, 2019, 08:42:26 AM »

Rear spoilers are a must for a Trans Am, but I really like the look of the firebird without.

Nexus · « **Reply #11 on:** September 07, 2019, 08:46:21 AM »

Quote from: roadking77 on September 07, 2019, 08:42:26 AM

Rear spoilers are a must for a Trans Am, but I really like the look of the firebird without.

Me not so much...I would put one on any Firebird I had that came without one...this is not a problem for me as I'm not so sure I can convince the wife that we need another TA in our fleet!!

b_hill_86 · « **Reply #12 on:** September 07, 2019, 10:58:24 AM »

I have just as much love for base birds, esprits and formys but I agree, these cars just look goofy to me without a spoiler.

Jur5664 · « **Reply #13 on:** September 08, 2019, 02:31:15 AM »

Quote from: FormTA on September 06, 2019, 08:52:14 AM

See, these are the types of pictures and cars I was hoping to see. That Formula is pretty neat, 77, 78?

It's a '77, matching, mostly all stock.
I have just removed the spoiler when it was repainted in 1997 because I do not like spoilers on Firebirds and add TA vents in the front fenders.
She spent all her life here in France

Thadeusm · « **Reply #14 on:** September 23, 2019, 05:53:16 AM »

Quote from: FormTA on September 05, 2019, 08:20:01 AM

I know many folks view this forum but seldom post and I thought it might be a good idea to start a thread similar to "show your stance" but with pictures of you car and/or project car in their current state in hopes to see some cars we haven't seen or haven't seen in a while. It just seems there are the same few that post and update their threads and I personally enjoy seeing other folks cars and projects in any condition.

« **Reply #14 on:** September 23, 2019, 05:53:16 AM »

2020-B1-8

roadking77 · « **Reply #15 on:** September 23, 2019, 06:12:12 AM »

2019-09-21_04-08-08 by Kerry Grubb, on Flickr
Dirty and Dead! Been working in the garage, car has 1" of dust on it, and a dead battery!

FormTA · « **Reply #16 on:** September 23, 2019, 06:32:39 AM »

Ya but look at that reflection in the door. Nice car Kerry!

Nexus · « **Reply #17 on:** September 23, 2019, 11:50:44 AM »

Quote from: FormTA on September 23, 2019, 06:32:39 AM

Ya but look at that reflection in the door. Nice car Kerry!

I was thinking the same thing

roadking77 · « **Reply #18 on:** October 07, 2019, 06:43:39 AM »

2019-10-07_08-40-04 by Kerry Grubb, on Flickr
Current yesterday. First show since august. My poor car had about 3 inches of dust on it and was dead. I figured the alternator was bad, so I had to replace that and a new battery and the car runs great! I did a quick wash and took the leaf blower to it for a quick dry and I was surprised at how nice it looked (from 10 feet LOL)

FormTA · « **Reply #19 on:** October 07, 2019, 04:33:12 PM »

It does look really good Kerry! Thanks for sharing!!

« **Reply #19 on:** October 07, 2019, 04:33:12 PM »

another10th · « **Reply #20 on:** October 07, 2019, 06:38:22 PM »

My TATA at the EyesOn Design Concours in Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan (Detriot) in 2018.

DSC_5180-X2 by Jeff Clark, on Flickr

My CETA at the Keeneland Concours in Lexington, Kentucky in 2019.

DSC_7592 by Jeff Clark, on Flickr

roadking77 · « **Reply #21 on:** October 08, 2019, 06:30:03 AM »

I assume they had a firebird class at Keenland, would've liked to have seen that. I had motorcycles in that show a few years ago, beautiful town and a great show.
BTW, both beautiful cars!!! Is that the winners circle at Grosse Pointe?

Updated71 · « **Reply #22 on:** October 08, 2019, 06:44:00 AM »

Here are a couple from September:

Getting corner balanced and an alignment.

another10th · « **Reply #23 on:** October 08, 2019, 06:59:25 PM »

Quote from: roadking77 on October 08, 2019, 06:30:03 AM

I assume they had a firebird class at Keenland, would've liked to have seen that. I had motorcycles in that show a few years ago, beautiful town and a great show.
BTW, both beautiful cars!!! Is that the winners circle at Grosse Pointe?

Yes, They had a Trans Am class at Keeneland. It consisted of a 69 T/A, 76 LE, 10,15, 20, 25, 30th Anniversaries, and the CETA. Carl Alger did a great job putting that class together.
Yes, that is the Winner's Circle at the EyesOn Design. It is held at the former Edsel and Eleanor Ford estate. I received a "Best of Class" award.
Sadly, I didn't get anywhere near the Winner's Circle at Keeneland!! And thank you for the compliment.

Updated71,
I love that black Formula!!

Updated71 · « **Reply #24 on:** October 09, 2019, 02:38:01 PM »

Quote from: another10th on October 08, 2019, 06:59:25 PM

Quote from: roadking77 on October 08, 2019, 06:30:03 AM
I assume they had a firebird class at Keenland, would've liked to have seen that. I had motorcycles in that show a few years ago, beautiful town and a great show.
BTW, both beautiful cars!!! Is that the winners circle at Grosse Pointe?
Yes, They had a Trans Am class at Keeneland. It consisted of a 69 T/A, 76 LE, 10,15, 20, 25, 30th Anniversaries, and the CETA. Carl Alger did a great job putting that class together.
Yes, that is the Winner's Circle at the EyesOn Design. It is held at the former Edsel and Eleanor Ford estate. I received a "Best of Class" award.
Sadly, I didn't get anywhere the Winner's Circle at Keeneland!! And thank you for the compliment.

Updated71,
I love that black Formula!!

Thank you!

Seeing your 10th makes me wish I held on to mine. I had to let one go way back when and chose that one. It was 97% done and always got complimented. Hope it's still being kept nice.

NOT A TA · « **Reply #25 on:** October 09, 2019, 06:57:19 PM »

Here's the most recent pic of my car. Had it out to tack weld a piece on the sub frame that supports the under tray assembly.

FormTA · « **Reply #26 on:** October 09, 2019, 07:33:23 PM »

I like it! That splitter is crazy!

Dreamn2 · « **Reply #27 on:** October 31, 2019, 01:11:13 PM »

Here are some current pics of my cars: 73 455 4 speed TA and 72 Formula 400

79 Fire Am in progress:

Nexus · « **Reply #28 on:** October 31, 2019, 06:22:42 PM »

very cool

GTABill · « **Reply #29 on:** November 18, 2019, 02:04:16 PM »

Most recent one I've got. This was after the awards ceremony at the Nationals. I was getting ready to load it into the trailer for the 9 hour journey back home.

« **Reply #29 on:** November 18, 2019, 02:04:16 PM »

Nexus · « **Reply #30 on:** November 18, 2019, 07:50:59 PM »

Nationals eh...that is on my bucket list...I want to bring "The Project" there...I actually want to drive it down there...it's only 660 miles

FormTA · « **Reply #31 on:** November 18, 2019, 08:15:19 PM »

Pretty car! I hope I can get down there next year. Dayton is only a couple hours from my place.

GTABill · « **Reply #32 on:** November 19, 2019, 09:29:22 AM »

Both of ya need to go there. Its lots of fun. I'd drive the GTA there but it would take all my allotted mileage for the year with my insurance company lol. Plus having historical tags in Missouri limits my mileage as well although since it would be considered driving to a display for "educational or historical purposes" (I think that's how its worded), allows me unlimited mileage....................well until I reach the max with my insurance lol.

roadking77 · « **Reply #33 on:** November 19, 2019, 11:10:18 AM »

Bill, your car looks great.

GTABill · « **Reply #34 on:** November 20, 2019, 08:53:15 AM »

Quote from: roadking77 on November 19, 2019, 11:10:18 AM

Bill, your car looks great.

Thank you! I was wiping off some bug guts I missed from a little road trip a while back and was looking at the finish wondering how much more paint correction I could do before going through the clearcoat lol. After all I can't imagine 28 year old paint having a very thick clearcoat left on it after some good paint correction sessions lol.

RamblerRacer · « **Reply #35 on:** November 23, 2019, 08:25:10 PM »

As current as it gets. 2 hours ago in my cousin's shop. Worked on prepping the wheels today.
This will be it's home for the winter to do the metal prep

Nexus · « **Reply #36 on:** November 23, 2019, 09:32:04 PM »

That's a cool picture!!!

nap · « **Reply #37 on:** December 26, 2019, 02:02:37 PM »

I know this thread requires pictures, but I have a real problem with posting pictures to this site. So, here are three videos instead. 1978 Y-82, 1978 Y-82 restomod and my 1970 TA.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfOkesxdb7M

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMS1LACZD0Y

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXveB8zehOw

b_hill_86 · « **Reply #38 on:** December 27, 2019, 08:36:44 AM »

Wow those are all gorgeous

FormTA · « **Reply #39 on:** December 27, 2019, 09:46:11 AM »

Hopefully one day I'll have a complete car.

Here is where I'm at now.

99% of all of the little parts are painted. Hopefully I'll have some time soon where I can start on the window trim restoration. Once I have those done I can prep the window areas and install the glass. Once that is done I can cut and buff the whole car and start reassembling it. Thanks for keeping the thread alive!

« **Reply #39 on:** December 27, 2019, 09:46:11 AM »

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Author Topic: Your current car pictures (Read 6459 times)