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

Kinja'd!!! "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?


DISCUSSION (10)


Kinja'd!!! Bandit > Takuro Spirit
09/29/2013 at 12:27

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

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or the part that goes on the inside like this:

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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.

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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…


Kinja'd!!! 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.


Kinja'd!!! 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!


Kinja'd!!! Bandit > The Swedish Bandit
09/29/2013 at 12:50

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That's what I said.


Kinja'd!!! 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.


Kinja'd!!! 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.


Kinja'd!!! 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.


Kinja'd!!! webmonkees > Bandit
09/29/2013 at 13:02

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


Kinja'd!!! 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.


Kinja'd!!! 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…