R66-master.jpg (44080 bytes)Pontiac TRANS AM 1973

Restoration Project

 

 

 

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January 01

1973

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The original master advertising piece for 

1973 Pontiac trans AM and Formula 400

 

August 08

2003

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Partially disassembled and scratched

 

August 15

2003

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Loaded in our self made car elevating&rotating device

 

August 15

2003

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September 09

2003

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This is how it looks after 11 hours of sandblasting

 

September 09

2003

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September 13

2003

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Chassis.  After sandblasting, a fine coarse to remove sand and primed with epoxy sealant

 

September 13

2003

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Chassis.  After sandblasting and epoxy primer, who said this is a 30 year old frontal assembly? 

 

September 13

2003

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Doors,  Even though the metal sheet shows its age and a couple of not so smart repairs. 

 

September 13

2003

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October

2003

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November 15,

2003

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Preview of restored parts of the body 

 

April

2004

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The Search for a proper engine

 

May

2004

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Body gets primed and polished

 

????

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The final goal!!