Todds 87 Trans Am progress thread

[Gottork]

get a fuel injected 6.0 out of a 05 pickup thats totaled..

oh wait thats what I am attempting..

yeah what todd said..

[b.a.camaro]

You know what they say Todd Go Big or Go home, 383 damn thats gonna turn some heads

[tenpin842]

You know what they say Todd Go Big or Go home, 383 damn thats gonna turn some heads

yeah 385 with a holley stealth ram up top. If it fits under the hood lol!
I was told it would if I take off part of the hood frame that backs the hood.
But thats a long way away.

I cant wait to start blocking and sanding the bumpers down!

[WMCC Gary]

yeah 385 with a holley stealth ram up top. If it fits under the hood lol!
I was told it would if I take off part of the hood frame that backs the hood.
But thats a long way away.

I cant wait to start blocking and sanding the bumpers down!

A holley Stealth Ram will NOT fit under your stock hood. unless you plan to cut a hole clean through it.

[MP81]

Oooh, 385 - nice!

[tenpin842]

From this page: http://stealthram.com/faq.html

Will it fit under the stock hood of my car?
Yes on the Camaro. Yes on the Firebird. But, it will hit the underside of the hood on the structural support. removal of that and should be fine.

We will see....but like I said thats a LONG way off.....lets worry about the paint!

[tenpin842]

So here are some more pics.
car waiting for the final block




car getting blocked out and ready to go




car waiting for the final coat of primer






Sub-frame connectors welded in:

I'll have everything rust proofed under the car when were done painting.
I decided on a color, We have to order the paint.
All thats left is the cars final coat of primer, and a nice wet sand.
Everyone is wondering why its taking so long.....Well its an after hours thing. Not something were working on ALL the time.
Plus I'm not rushing anything. When it gets done...it will get done, no short cuts, very straight, and I can say I helped.
So thats the scoop, hope more progress pics in a week or so.

[SoulTerror]

Looking good man. You need to give me a call when it's done so I can see it in person.

[tenpin842]

thx Mark.
Not going with the bird or anything air brushed.
Just doing a solid color.....but we will keep that on the down low for now LOL!!

[SoulTerror]

Guy never came back?

Going with metal flake or something?

[tenpin842]

Guy never came back?

Going with metal flake or something?

Nope guy never came through. Said he had it all drawn up, just needed to add color.

Well, we can't wait around all year. It shouldn't take a month to draw something like that up.

yeah metal flake, pearl, were just going to toss shit in and see what it comes out like LOL!!!!

[SoulTerror]

Don't forget the kitchen sink!

[tenpin842]

lol....it will look good.

[Gottork]

I want one of those lifts... I could use that in my barn..

Looks great Todd.. Can you keep an eye out for me for a set of the side rails the mid GFX go around.. I wanna add them to my car for the TA stuff..

[phoenix_rising]

Nope guy never came through. Said he had it all drawn up, just needed to add color.

Well, we can't wait around all year. It shouldn't take a month to draw something like that up.

yeah metal flake, pearl, were just going to toss shit in and see what it comes out like LOL!!!!

I'm intrigued. Are you using a 2 or 3 stage paint? OEM or aftermarket? Red??? Need more info. I thought the paint on your car was in good shape, what was the reason you decided to paint it?