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1980 Pontiac Trans Am Project
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Chronological progression of the car
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This is my car in 1985 after a good wax job, in the shade...

With a cheap camera, out of focus.

Cheesy promotional photo from Pontiac

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Pontiac 4x heads

The Pontiac 400 c.i.d. engine (Bored .04 over) was remanufactured by Forbes Auto in Fort Worth.

Side view of the heads, camshaft and push rods

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I installed new Gabriel Gas Charger shocks and helper coil springs to relieve the sagging rear these cars suffer from.

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The entire passenger rear quarter panel was replaced.

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The original factory welds were drilled out of the car's body and the replacement piece for correct positioning.

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A replacement quarter panel was cut from a white '80 turbo car.

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The front frame rails were checked for straightness.

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The drivers rear was pulled back into position.

Hear the Pontiac 408 with R/A Exhaust Manifolds, no tailpipes

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