Gordy's 1979 Pontiac Trans Am Restoration

Engine and transmission removed

Gordy — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:54:31 +0000

I finally got around to doing some more work. I pulled the engine and transmission. First time ever doing that. Next time, I’ll remember to drain all the fluids.

Welding practice

Gordy — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:53:39 +0000

Getting a little better at welding. Still practicing on metal I cut out of the floor. It is very thin. Fortunately, the replacement floor pans are thicker and will be less susceptible to burn-through. However, I still have to replace the section in the rocker panel so I need to practice more on the thin metal before I attempt that again.

Very first welding experience

Gordy — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 22:53:39 +0000

I cut out a section of the inner passenger rocker panel and made a patch panel. I then attempted to weld it in place. I’ve never welded before – never even watched someone do it – and I didn’t even sleep at a Holiday Inn last night. Wrong move. I should have practiced some on scrap metal first. I got the patch panel in place and ground down the welds, but there are holes. I think I’ll have to cut it out and make a new patch and try again (after some practicing).

Rust inhibitor, Chassis paint

Gordy — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:26:19 +0000

I bought some rust inhibitor and chassis paint from Eastwood. I’m going to get the frame underneath the floor pans so I can weld the floor pans into place.

I also sold the power window motors on eBay for a total of $63.00.

Door skin

Gordy — Sat, 31 May 2008 01:08:08 +0000

Pulled the door skin off the passenger side door so I could use the metal for patches. Plan on doing the same with the driver side door.

Parts listed on eBay

Gordy — Fri, 30 May 2008 02:23:14 +0000

The power window motors and door glass are listed on eBay:

http://motors.search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZghammerle

Driver door glass and internals

Gordy — Thu, 29 May 2008 23:17:54 +0000

I removed the driver side door glass & window motor and all the internals from both doors. Both doors are emtpy shells now. I think I am going to remove the door skins to save the metal for places I need to patch.

Door glass and power window motor

Gordy — Wed, 28 May 2008 00:32:15 +0000

I removed the passenger side door glass and power window motor. Planning on selling them on eBay since I bought another set of rust-free doors that already have the glass and motors in them.

New doors

Gordy — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 01:03:23 +0000

I purchased a set of used doors on eBay. Doors are rust-free and straight. The seller is highly recommended: thomas94m.

Power brake booster, master cylinder, brake & gas pedals

Gordy — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 01:07:15 +0000

Everything is off the outside and the inside of the firewall. All that is left on the car is the rear bumper, rear suspension, and front subframe (with engine & tranny).