We'd like to know what the make-up of this group is, so, if you'd please take a moment and let us know what the model year is of your 70's vintage Firebird,...
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Jan 2, 2004 6:44 pm
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Hi all my 1976 TA is Firethorn Red....with the 455 and 4 speed. It has the standard black interior and the screaming chicken on the hood.only major work has...
Howdy all! My 76TA is a special edition Pontiac 50th Anniversary TA. visit it at http://www.geocities.com/coxmcse . It's a low milage (46K) pretty much...
Nice cars there guys! The 50th Anniversary Edition is one rare Bird. I've only seen one in the flesh in the last 22 years since I bought my Carousel Red 76,...
1-3-2004 Dear Eric, Nice to see a 76 'Anniversary Edition' T/A that still looks like it did when it left the factory. Like I had said, I've only encountered...
It's far from perfect but she still looks great inside and out. It's nice going to car shows and being the only Poncho f-body there from the 70's. On the...
1-5-2004 Dear Eric, Sounds like you have some expenses coming up on your T/A, but, in time, and with good fortune hopefully on your side, all your T/A's minor...
I have a second generation Trans-Am (1981) and will be changing the rear end soon. I'm replacing the 2:41 open rear someone put in it with a 3:42 posi I just...
yes you can swap the rearend without removing the springs but, it kinda depends on the exhaust on the car as that can get in your way. I have removed them in...
Hi all sorry this took so long to reply. My name is Chris I live in MA, and My T/A is a 1970 400 RA III car. It currently has a 1971 455 325 hp big car engine...
Are you swapping the differential out or the entire rear axle? I am looking at repairing my TA's dying diff and I'd like to know the easiest way to do it....
1-12-2004 Dear Chrisandis, Sounds like you've built quite a nice ride there, and one which could certainly surprise the 'Rice Burner' set. Funny, those guys...
Thanks we can all put those rice burners back on the slow boat to china, lol. ps it was -5 here this weekend and that does not help us use our cars. ttyl ...
Any recommendations on tire sizes for a 2nd generation Trans Am? I"ve seen the stock size, which I've been told is a 225-70-15, but they look so skinny. I want...
I've run 235/60's on 8" aftermarket wheels on my '76 for years for years with good luck, but I'm going to go back to the original RallyeII wheels and 70 Series...
I used to run 275-60s in the rear and 235-60s up front on rally wheels but the big rears rubbed on the tailpipes so i switched to 235s all around and they look...
I have a 70 TA and use 245-60-15's all around, they measure up to be the same as the F60's they came with. Also I know of someone that had a 1980 TA with 255's...
Hi, I'm the guy who asked for advice on the rear end swap on the 81 Trans Am. Thanks to all who replied & helped out. The 3.42 posi is bolted in and all went...
Hey I wish I knew that earlier so I could have saved you a trip to the parts store. there is know need to swap the yoke, that would just stir up a can of...
Hey no problem, I wish there were more people around here that had these cars. I have been looking for a hood for my 70 TA for 3 years. Granted I am not...
Do you know what these special u-joints are called or who makes them? I'm looking on the web now & haven't had any luck. Maybe if I knew the old size & the...
Well I can't find anything either, but the name of the place I use is South Shore Bearing in Quincy MA, Also another thing that might be easier for you is to...
I appreciate that. I've found a web page that states the name of a company that makes "adaptor u-joints" for puting 12 bolt rears in late 2nd generation...
Oh yeah I think I gave you some pointers on installing the t400 in your car a few months ago. They are a lot tighter than the T350 huh. I installed a reverse...
We'd like to know what the make-up of this group is, so, if you'd please take a moment and let us know what the model year is of your 70's vintage Firebird,...
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Feb 3, 2004 6:34 am
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Hi I am the original owner of a Firethorn red 455 4speed 1976 TA. Black Interior.....screaming chicken on the hood. Had her repainted a few years ago. Needs...
Hi all I own a 1970 TA w/ 1971 big car 455, 068 RA3 cam, performer/750 holley, 4 speed, 12 bolt w/3.42 gears. Code 10 white with painted on stripes to look...
I have an '81 T/A with a fresh 400 engine. It's stock on the bottom end except for forged flat tops. Atop that are 1969 #16 heads with stainless swirl polished...
2-4-2004 Well, first I'd like to thank you two guys for responding to the 'periodic survey.' Then, I'd like to thank Chris for his nice compliment regarding...