Back from my visit to the $1400 '77 Trans Am project

"Takuro Spirit" (takurospirit) 09/29/2013 at 12:14 • Filed to: trans am, ben affleck, bandit bait

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Will post pictures and details later, but it looks like I'll be picking it up this week. Hey Bandit, got a spare heater box lying around?

Bandit > Takuro Spirit 09/29/2013 at 12:27

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Heater box.... Like the part that goes in this area?

or the part that goes on the inside like this:

I had to throw the outer part of mine out - it was absolutely trashed. Did the car you looked at have air con from the factory? That makes a huge difference. If it did have air con, I would suggest going with an air con delete panel like the one I installed. They aren't that expensive and clean up the engine bay quite a bit.

I have totally re-done my heating system, so if you have questions, just ask me. When you put your dash back in, here's an excellent guide http://www.78ta.com/resto/rdash.ph…

webmonkees > Takuro Spirit 09/29/2013 at 12:41

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Congrats. I think these local guys want more than $1400 for this.

The Swedish Bandit > Takuro Spirit 09/29/2013 at 12:47

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Way to go! Skip the heater and save weight, because racecar!

Bandit > The Swedish Bandit 09/29/2013 at 12:50

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That's what I said.

Bandit > webmonkees 09/29/2013 at 12:51

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Eh, it's a 1980/81 turbo model and looks rather rust free. I'd say they are probably correct on their price.

The Swedish Bandit > Bandit 09/29/2013 at 12:56

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Ohh sorry! Started to feel sick when I saw all those wires in the 2nd pic so I stopped reading, thought you talked about installing a different air con system.

Bandit > The Swedish Bandit 09/29/2013 at 12:59

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Why sorry? I vote racecar too! I hate my wiring. My car originally came with an ECU but the ECU is long gone. I have a ton of wires for sensors and other bits that I don't have anymore.

webmonkees > Bandit 09/29/2013 at 13:02

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Agreed; .But these folks it's whatever the value is, add $1500.

Takuro Spirit > Bandit 09/29/2013 at 13:52

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Both are missing, but I won't know for sure until I get it all in one place. It was an AC car, but it was all missing when he got it.

Bandit > Takuro Spirit 09/29/2013 at 14:19

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This guy has both parts for $225, I don't know what shipping would be. http://www.frankspontiacparts.com/usedparts/fire…