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Old Dec 17, 2012 | 04:51 PM
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Been lurking for a while, but this is my official intro I guess.

I have had Supras ever since I was 20, but I was interested in a change of pace and have always wanted to toy with one of these. Its got a tired 400 in it with a 200R4. I am gonna put an LS 6L in it and maybe a T56 later on. We'll see.
So without further adieu, my new 1979 Trans Am.





















First big 'mod' was swapping out door panels. Here's what was there, and the new ones below

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New door panels, still need to finish the pass. side



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Old Dec 17, 2012 | 05:04 PM
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clean looking ta my dad got a 79 we made it look like the bandit
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Old Dec 17, 2012 | 05:07 PM
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thanks!

Very nice. Any pics?
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Old Dec 17, 2012 | 05:10 PM
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ya its got yearone wheels
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Old Dec 17, 2012 | 05:14 PM
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here it is
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Old Dec 17, 2012 | 08:42 PM
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welcome aboard, im not a fan of red but thats sweet
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Old Dec 17, 2012 | 08:48 PM
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welcome, nice bird!
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Old Dec 17, 2012 | 10:58 PM
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Looks great Union!

Thanks fellas! Red cars just do it for me
To each their own for sure. I love em all
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ya it started out as the same car as urs with the red and the same style eagle
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Old Dec 19, 2012 | 12:21 PM
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You will like the results. Nice project!
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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 06:56 PM
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oooo nice!

I cannot wait. I picked up the LY6 today!
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