1979 Trans Am with Lots of New Parts - Partially Restored

1979 Pontiac Trans Am Additional Info:

I purchase this car here on ebay back in December of 2013. My intention was to fully restore it. The person I bought it from said it only had 88000 miles on it and I actually believe it did. For a car of this type that was driven quite a bit to roll the odometer the hinges would have failed and the door armrests would have broken. Both are in good shape and do not need replacing. Once I received the car and I began the arduous processing of making it useful I decided to just go ahead and go through it and make it a drive able fun car since I did not have the ability to put a paint job on it. I came to me covered in red dirt, inside and out, like someone left the windows down and drove down a red dirt rod in East Texas. It was in a real mess and required a lot of cleaning, inside and out. Someone also put a crappy paint job on with a cheap paint which looks terrible and is cracking. Some cracked paint areas are beginning to bleed surface rust.The car was stripped down and gutted on the inside. Surprisingly the seats were in great condition and just needed cleaning, they have degraded some since. The engine and transmission were removed in preparation for a good overhauled engine and transmission other TA that was hit on the street. The engine was scrapped and the transmission that came with the car sold. When cleaning the interior and upon removal of the door panels I found no rust inside of the door at the bottoms at the time which was rare for these cars. It did have rust on it and in those spots have grown since then. I have taken pictures of all those areas but am limited to how many I can post in all so I posted the major areas. The car for sure will need a new hood and deck lid, the rest of the rusted area should be able to be repaired. The underside shows no signs of rust through of the sheet metal components and only shows signs of surface rust..Below is a list of parts and services outlined in a table that has been installed on or done to the car since in my possession. In one of the photos you see a stack of receipts. The information listed below come from those receipts and from my Quicken Financial computer program. Items in red I do not have a receipt for. Receipts pictured will accompany the car.A brief rundown of the parts and services done in 2014 are engine overhaul, transmission overhaul, new parts throughout including windshield, carpet, mats, headliner (it has begun to sag in one spot), rear speakers, new spare tire (the jack set is there also), mufflers, heater core, condenser, evaporator, a/c compressor (currently not working, R-22 Freon leak), battery. alternator, water pump, brake booster, master cylinder, etc. Please see below for more specifics. Within the last month or so I made sure the car is road ready with a flushed radiator and fresh coolant, fresh engine oil with a GM PF62 filter and fresh transmission fluid with a new filter. Differential oil was replaced in 2014 along with U-joints and a new pinion seal.This car runs and is drive able. It does not need any work to be street worthy to pass inspection, everything works. It does have a small water leak to the interior on the driver side due to lack of seam sealer which was common on this body style. My other TA had the same issue that was solved by sealing by hand through the openings below the windshield along the joints inside between the firewall. It also now has begun leaking into the trunk but the trunk pan shows no signs of rust. The engine rear main seal has a small oil leak. As stated above the car essentially now has only 7280 miles on it since the mechanical rebuild and parts replacement. It could use a tune up and possible carb overhaul due to my lack of driving it over the past ten years. It has begun backfiring some when putting the pedal to the metal. The engine has a performance cam. The car DOES need work if you are interested in bringing the beauty of the F-Body style back to reality. I am hoping someone with ambition can save this car before rust becomes a real issue.Please note that the buyer is responsible for arranging shipping to receive the car. The car is being sold as is with no warranties expressed or implied. All documentation I have will accompany the car as I have a .pdf file with copies of everything for my records. The title is clear as issued by the state of Texas.Payment forms accepted are through Escrow.com, cash or a bank Cashier's Check. If picking up in person, cash or a bank Cashier's Check will be required. If paying by a bank Cashier's Check please send it via certified mail requiring a signature. Once I receive the check and it clears my bank I will either send you the title via certified mail signature required or physically hand it to you in person if you choose to pick it up. The bank Cashier's Check will have to clear before title is handed over.Please feel free to email me with any questions or requests for additional photos. I have them back to 2014 of the engine rebuild and install for example. I recently took about 200 of its current condition and have many more of the underside, inside of the trunk and rust areas for example. I wish I could have posted them all but am only allowed 40. I will be happy to take more for you of specific areas and closeups per your request and will respond quickly.Please see my feedback as a seller with 100% positive rating over the years and rest assured that this listing contains information that is as accurate as can be in regards to what is being sold.

Quantity

Part Description

Part Number

Purchased / Installed After

1

32 Oz Blue Devil Radiator Flush

3-29-24

2

Gallons Prestone 50/50 Premixed Antifreeze – Replaced 4/9/24

3-28-24

1

AC Delco PF61E Oil Filter – Replaced 3/18/24

2-26-24

1

GT-II Sport Tan Steering Wheel Cover

GT-II

2-23-24

1

ATP Transmission Filter and Gasket – Replaced 3/18/24

2-21-24

5 Qts

Quaker State 10W-30 Oil – Replaced 3/18/24

2-21-24

2

Gallons Valvoline Transmission Fluid – Replaced 3/18/24

2-21-24

1

Set Fel-Pro Exhaust Manifold Gaskets – Replaced 4/4/24

90021

4-14-22

1

Everstart Maxx 800 CCA Group 34 Battery

11-6-21

1

Hankook P245/60R15 Radial Tire for Spare

5-26-20

1

Napa Master Cylinder

M2072

5-6-20

1

Nickson 2” Split Ring Flange

36122

5-4-20

1

Fel-Pro Valve Cover Grommet

72586

3-24-20

1

Dorman PCV Valve Elbow

47034

3-24-20

1

Dorman PCV Valve Elbow

47039

3-24-20

1

Uremco 17059253 Rebuilt Rochester Carburetor

11-1230

3/21/20

1 Set

Reproduction Choke Heater Tubes

3-20-20

1

Wix Fuel Filter

33052

2-4-18

1

Napa Fuel Pump

B-0213-P

1-26-18

1

Driver Side Door Striker Assembly

4-16-16

1

Gates Belt for AC Compressor

7603

3-11-16

1

Murray AC Compressor

57096

6-6-15

1

Napa Master Cylinder

M2072

1-31-15

1

Cardone Power Brake Booster

54-71119

1-30-15

1

Thrust Front End Alignment

12-29-14

1

Accumulator Valve Fitting Kit

H8

12-22-14

1

Murray AC Accumulator

70-3500

12-22-14

1

Anco Windshield Washer Pump – Not Working

61-16

12-20-14

6

Murray AC Line O-Rings

24615

12-16-14

1

Murray Orifice Tube

38902

12-15-14

1

Full Carpet Set Buckskin #854 Floor Mats

12-8-14

1

AC Manifold Hose Bolted to Compressor

HTR-2025

12-6-14

1

78-79 Firebird Cluster Gauges Tach Circuit Board New

181590824175

12-4-14

1

Camel Tan Headliner

11-28-14

1

Mr Gasket Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set

5916

11-25-14

1

Door Panel Clip Set

11-24-14

1

Fuel Sending Unit

OER-25000357

11-7-14

1

Reproduction Shaker Hood Seal

10-25-14

10’

Gates 6mm Vacuum Hose

27042

9-27-14

1

Motor Mite Vacuum Cap Assortment

9-27-14

1

Napa PCV Valve

2-9397

9-26-14

1

Crankcase Breather

GM177

9-24-14

1

Brake Booster Filter

17056236

9-24-14

1

1 Pioneer Accelerator Cable Assembly

CA8469

9-20-14

1

Quart Valvoline Power Steering Fluid

602241

9-20-14

1

Windshield Antenna Coax Cable Assembly

MRG5902

9-15-14

1

NAPA Radiator Cap

703-1699

9-15-14

1

Motormite Power Steering Pump Cap

9-14-14

1

Motormite Spark Plug Wire Retainers

40290

9-14-14

6’

Gates 3/8” Fuel Line Hose

27341

9-13-14

6’

Gates 1/4” Fuel Line Hose

27339

9-13-14

2

2 Nickson 2” Muffler Clamps

517214

9-7-14

1

4 gauge 25” Battery Cable

SK8424C

9-7-14

1

Exhaust Pipe Gasket

EG24025

9-7-14

1

Shift Linkage Bushing

1377083

9-1-14

2

Precision Greaseable Universal Joints

235

8-29-14

1

Pioneer Detent Cable

CA1963

8-27-14

2

2” Turbo Muffler, Clamps, Donut Gaskets

8-26-14

1

AC Delco Rotor

D448X

8-26-14

1

AC Delco Distributor Cap

D336X

8-26-14

1

AC Delco Ignition Module

D1906

8-26-14

1

Napa Starter with Solenoid

46-4800

8-25-14

1

Napa 63 Amp Alternator

213-4011B

8-25-14

2

Gallon Valvoline Transmission Fluid

8-23-14

1

Fel-Pro Choke Tube

72586

8-23-14

1

Borg-Warner Temperature Sending Unit

WT358

8-21-14

1

Anchor Transmission Mount

2392

8-18-14

1

Fel-Pro EGR Gasket

71098

8-15-14

1

Standard Oil Pressure Sending Unit

PS155T

8-10-24

1

Transmission Shift Cable

8-10-14

8

Sealed Power Rocker Arm Assembly

SLP-R-856

8-10-24

8

AC Delco Pro Spark Plugs

R46SZ

8-9-14

1

Fel-Pro Oil Pan Gasket Set

OS30471C

8-3-14

1

Fel-Pro Timing Cover Gasket Set

TCS13417

8-2-14

1

Motormite Dome Lens

74320

7-28-14

1

Reproduction Console Shifter Plate

7-27-14

1 Set

Sun Visor Support Bushings

7-18-14

1

Fel-Pro Rear Main Seal Kit

BS6141

7-12-14

1

AC Condensor

7-10-14

1

Kenwood Digital Radio

7-10-14

1

Borg-Warner Ignition Switch

CS83

7-4-14

1

Borg-Warner Reverse Light Switch

56840

6-28-14

1

Olds 403 AC Compressor Bracket Set - Used

6-6-14

1’

Heater Hose for Thermostat

27059

6-1-14

1

Reproduction Battery Tray

5-30-14

1

Plastigauge Kit

5-25-14

1

Head Valve Job

5-22-14

1

Head Re-Surface

5-22-14

1

Boiling of Block

5-22-14

1

Set of Cam Bearings

5-22-14

1

Set of Freeze Plugs

5-22-14

1

1 Boring of Cylinders, Now a Olds 409

5-22-14

1

Crankshaft Polishing

5-22-14

1

Piston Press

5-22-14

1

Bored out Olds 403 Overhaul Kit, All New – Pistons, Rod Bearings, Gaskets, Push Rods, Oil Pump, Timing Chain Set, Performance Camshaft, Push Rods, Lifters

5-22-14

1

AC Delco Oil Filter

PF61

5-20-14

1

Fram Air Filter

CA136

5-20-14

1

Cardone Power Steering Pump

20-6901

5-19-14

1

Haynes Rochester Carbs Repair Manual

10230

5-18-14

2

Door Lock Clips

11518

5-17-14

20

Front Windshield Moulding Reveal Clips

5-16-14

1

Gates Power Steering Pump Pressure Line

353640

5-16-24

1

Used Power Trunk Release

5-10-14

1

Gates Radiator Hose

20867

5-1-14

1

Rear Shelf Tray / Trim Package

C-15024-4S

5-1-14

2

Gates Accessory Drive Belt

7470

5-1-14

1

Four Seasons Accumulator Low Pressure Switch

35751

4-29-14

1

Four Seasons AC Accumulator Tube

34206

4-29-14

1

PBB Harmonic Balancer

PB-1147-N

4-29-14

4’

Gates 3/4 “ Heater Hose

28418

4-18-14

4’

Gates 5/8 “ Heater Hose

28417

4-18-14

1

Borg-Warner Accessories Relay

R808

4-18-14

1

Borg-Warner Fan Control Resistor Unit

RU815

4-18-14

1

PGW Front Windshield

DW00785 GB N

4-2-14

1

Napa Water Pump

43100

4-29-14

2

BFG Radial TA P245/60R15 Tires

3-28-14

1

VDO Blower Motor

PM105

3-28-14

2

2” Muffler Connector

548504

3-28-14

4

2” Muffler Clamps

517200

3-28-14

1

Camel Tan Form Molded Interior Carpet

3-28-14

1

GM Turbo 350 Transmission Overhaul

3-25-14

1

GM Turbo 350 Transmission Overhaul Kit plus Gasket. Case Saver, Frictions

3-25-14

1

GM Turbo 350 Transmission Modulator

TS-44160R

3-25-14

1

GM Turbo 350 Transmission Torque Converter

3-25-14

2

Moog Control Arm Bumper

K6606

3-21-14

1

Heater Core Firewall Seal

3963723

3-20-14

2

Monroe Front Sensa-Trac Shock Absorbers

5801

3-9-14

2

Anchor Motor Mounts

2387

3-15-14

2

Brake Rotors

5040RGS

3-15-14

2 Sets

BCA A3 Wheel Bearings – Found USA made Timken Bearing s cheaper on ebay and returned these.

A3

3-15-14

2 Sets

BCA A3 Wheel Bearings – Found USA made Timken Bearing s cheaper on ebay and returned these.

A6

3-15-14

1

Brake Caliper

18-4020

3-15-14

1

Brake Caliper

18-4021

3-15-14

2

National Rotor Seals

8871

3-15-14

1

AC Delco Fuel Pump

41567

3-10-14

2

Moog Upper Ball Joint

K5208

3-4-14

2

Moog Lower Ball Joint

K6145T

3-4-14

2 Sets

Moog Upper Control Arm Bushing

K6144

3-4-14

2 Sets

Moog Lower Control Arm Bushing

3-4-14

2

18 Oz Cans Rubberized Undercoating

2-27-14

25

Retainer Fasteners

1619321

2-26-14

1 Set

Napa Rear Brake Shoes

UP-242R

2-26-14

2

Napa Rear Brake Drum

440-1359

2-26-14

1 Set

Wagner Thermoquiet Front Brake Pads

QC52

2-22-14

2

Wagner Rear Brake Cylinder

WC45999

2-22-14

10

GM Headlight Adjusters

11243

2-21-14

2

3M Window Weld Ribbon Sealer

8611

2-21-14

2

11 Oz Tubes Black Fast Set Seam Sealer

SMR-26B

2-21-14

1

Parking Brake Cable Connector

2-17-14

2

Qts Valvoline 80W-90 Differential Oil

2-12-14

1

Fel-Pro Differential Gasket Set

RDS55028-1

2-12-14

1

Brake Hose Located at Differential Splitter

BH86576

2-12-14

1

National Pinion Seal

2043

2-11-14

1

AC Evaporator Core

2-10-14

1

Trunk Weatherstrip

2-10-14

1

Polyurethane Leaf Spring Set

2-10-14

1

Hood Release Cable Clip

2-9-14

1

Dorman PCV Valve Grommet

42314

2-9-14

1

Dorman PCV Elbow

47034

2-9-14

1

GM Hood Release Cable

526637

2-4-14

1

Monroe Air Shock Hose Kit

AK18

2-3-14

1

Murray Heater Core

399072

1-28-14

1 Set

Monroe Air Shocks - Used From Donor Car

MA708

6-8-12

2

Door Lock Sets - Used From Donor Car

DL15800

7-6-02