You say you want another Trans Am post???

"Takuro Spirit" (takurospirit)
10/07/2013 at 11:16 • Filed to: trans amess, trans am, bandit bait

Well who am I to disappoint?

Spent a few hours on Saturday and Sunday going through every bit and piece that came with my car, photographing it all for later cataloging, so I can see what I am missing, and what I will be needing to put it back together.

I have yet to get under the car fully, last I did there was a few brake or fuel lines under there, as well as the rear suspension (minus shocks).

So if anyone other than Bandit is interested, here's the galleries of various items.

Exterior parts: !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!

Interior parts/interior: !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!

Body and mechanical, plus misc. shit: !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!

I welcome any comments on anything, and if someone wants to buy my Centerlines, they'll be going on the market as soon as I get the front subframe off, and the car backed into the corner for storage/underbody painting in the coming weeks.

DISCUSSION (21)

Goshen, formerly Darkcode > Takuro Spirit
10/07/2013 at 11:18

Kinja'd!!!

You didn't.

Takuro Spirit > Goshen, formerly Darkcode
10/07/2013 at 11:19

Had to.

desertdog5051 > Goshen, formerly Darkcode
10/07/2013 at 11:44

At least he used a Snap-On.

Sparf > Takuro Spirit
10/07/2013 at 11:45

Kinja'd!!!

A hardtop! Sweet! More rigidity and less headaches from trying to keep it from leaking.

Takuro Spirit > Sparf
10/07/2013 at 11:48

Yes!

I may be crazy, but I prefer them too.

Sparf > Takuro Spirit
10/07/2013 at 11:54

T-Tops are goddamn everywhere regardless of the marque it seems, so you've really got yourself a nice catch! Of course, that might just be true here in Sweden where most of them are gray imports that seem to have been brought in by people who exclusively want convertible or T-Top cruisers.

Takuro Spirit > Sparf
10/07/2013 at 12:07

Same here, the T-top cars are in high demand. Probably why I was able to pick this up so cheap.

Bandit > Takuro Spirit
10/07/2013 at 15:15

Which is more sad? That you had to put "other than Bandit" in, or that you automatically assumed I would look through the pictures.

Here's how it is going to work: I am going to look through the pictures and then be jealous of all the awesome parts you have that I want ;)

Bandit > Takuro Spirit
10/07/2013 at 15:33

5 fender vents? But why? Luckily for you, your doors look great (much much better than your spare trunk lid). Your fenders look new! Louvers, mmmmmmmmm... so much want. 3 sets of 77/78 spoiler ends (so you're the one making them hard to find...) and one set of 79-81 ends (random eh?). Seats out of a 2nd gen camaro... okay. Both A/C and non-A/C kick panels. Careful with the air ducts, they always crack and shatter. The windshield wiper bit on the dash board always cracks (I superglued it back together). Steering column electrics are annoying, trust me. You seem to need an oil change. A center console in decent shape, nice find. You have a shaker scoop base is for an Olds 403 and a Pontiac 400.

You have a good car man, have fun restoring her.

Bandit > Takuro Spirit
10/07/2013 at 15:45

5 fender vents? But why? Luckily for you, your doors look great (much much better than your spare trunk lid). Your fenders look new! Louvers, mmm... so much want. 3 sets of 77/78 spoiler ends (so you're the one making them hard to find...) and one set of 79-81 ends (random eh?). Seats out of a 2nd gen camaro... okay. Both A/C and non-A/C kick panels. Careful with the air ducts, they always crack and shatter. The windshield wiper bit on the dash board always cracks (I superglued it back together). Steering column electrics are annoying, trust me. You seem to need an oil change. A center console in decent shape, nice find. You have a shaker scoop base is for an Olds 403 and a Pontiac 400.

You have a good car man, have fun restoring her.

Takuro Spirit > Bandit
10/07/2013 at 15:48

I'll be looking to trade off a lot of the extra stuff for things I need so.... you can have first dibs.

First thing I need to do is shitcan these cracked old tires that keep leaking air, and get rid of the Centerlines for some proper wheels.

Takuro Spirit > Bandit
10/07/2013 at 15:54

The spare blue (and gold! SQUEE!!) manual doors are in shitty condition on the lower edges, but yeah. The red (silver) doors are pretty nice. Some rust on the bottom, but not bad. Yeah that trunk is shit. Sounds great when you shift it from side to side... reminds me of opening the trunk on my old Esprit. You heard a waterfall of rusticles every time.

The blue set of spoiler ends is the only one I have. Took a shot of the bottoms for you to verify that a. They're mounted differently and b. They are not for a '77-'78.

I was wondering what those seats were out of...

I haven't broken anything yet, hopefully won't. Any idea what the other air cleaner (without lid) is for?

And I know I'm too late but, need any gaskets??????? lol

Bandit > Takuro Spirit
10/07/2013 at 15:59

Gasket sets are pretty cheap, just do what I did and buy a brand new gasket kit.

On the air cleaners:

Offcentered hole = olds 403 shaker base

centered hole = 400 shaker base

Takuro Spirit > Bandit
10/07/2013 at 16:02

Sell you both CHEAP

Bandit > Takuro Spirit
10/07/2013 at 17:01

Ha, for some reason I already have both assemblies (in addition to my random scoop that came glued to my original hood). I got a full 403 assembly (scoop, base, and all the bits) for $10! My 400 assembly was a bit more painful at $100. What I would love would be your electric doors, spoiler tips, taillights/rear bumper, and a louver assembly.

Oh the rust waterfall, I am way too familiar with that sound. On the spoiler tips, I have no clue if the different styles mount differently. You would probably go with the correct ones for your car so it doesn't really matter.

Takuro Spirit > Bandit
10/07/2013 at 17:11

Yup. Not sure what I'll do about doors. I like the idea of crank windows.... but I'd have to transfer parts.

Not sure about that one yet.

I might get rid of the black spoiler and tips, but one (or both?) of the tips has a bit of damage on the edge.

Bandit > Takuro Spirit
10/07/2013 at 17:21

Simplify and add lightness! Doing windows is a pain in the ass. To replace regulators you need a gun that can shoot 1/4" rivets in addition to a hand the size of a 4 year old.

Takuro Spirit > Bandit
10/07/2013 at 17:30

I have a 5 year old that can help.... does that count?

Takuro Spirit > Bandit
10/07/2013 at 20:43

Seems I skipped a few pics.

Anything rare about those door hinges stand out to you?

Kinja'd!!!

Bandit > Takuro Spirit
10/07/2013 at 21:04

IDK, they don't normally have springs on them do they? Also, I like that you have 1 door lock switch.

Takuro Spirit > Bandit
10/07/2013 at 22:18

Pretty sure that's Skybird only Lombard blue.