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Forum: History / Originality
06-22-2014, 08:30 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,402
Posted By transamman83

Re: 1983 Trans Am Resto (Pic heavy)

Well I got the interior all done today. Well except for the seat belt loops I can't find. Im very happy with it. I love stock interiors.

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Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-22-2014, 08:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 516
Posted By transamman83

Re: Won't stay running

Went out to start it today. it started right up and ran great then I gave it some gas and let off and it died. I could get it to restart but it wouldn't stay running unless I kept mu foot on the gas.
Forum: Carburetors
06-22-2014, 07:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 498
Posted By transamman83

Re: car wont run now

Pretty old. Close to the 4 year old mark.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-21-2014, 09:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 516
Posted By transamman83

Won't stay running

Hello,

83 trans am Q-Jet

Been working on the restoration for a few years now. The car has only been driven 5 mines in the last 4 years. So a few weeks ago I got the car running and idling...
Forum: Carburetors
06-21-2014, 07:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 498
Posted By transamman83

car wont run now

Hello,

83 trans am Q-Jet

Been working on the restoration for a few years now. The car has only been driven 5 mines in the last 4 years. So a few weeks ago I got the car running and idling...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-19-2014, 08:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 466
Posted By transamman83

Re: Which tranny do I have

http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa243/transamman78/017-Copy.jpg

Car has overdrive. So i'm assuming it's a 700r4?
Forum: History / Originality
06-19-2014, 08:29 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,402
Posted By transamman83

Re: 1983 Trans Am Resto (Pic heavy)

I got them from Phoenix Graphics.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-19-2014, 03:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 466
Posted By transamman83

Re: Which tranny do I have

http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa243/transamman78/017-Copy.jpg

Any way to tell by looking at this?
Forum: History / Originality
06-18-2014, 08:56 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,402
Posted By transamman83

Re: 1983 Trans Am Resto (Pic heavy)

We'll I finally got to work on her again. Exterior is done except for the graphics which are on order. Interior nearly complete. Mechanical is done except. For some tyranny issues I am trying to work...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-18-2014, 08:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 466
Posted By transamman83

Which tranny do I have

Quick question. How can I tell what tyranny I have. 83 trans am automatic stock 4 barrel.

I restored the car pulled engine and tranny and went through the engine. That runs strong. Now when I go...
Forum: History / Originality
04-27-2013, 08:10 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,402
Posted By transamman83

Re: 1983 Trans Am Resto (Pic heavy)

Made some good progress today. I got most of the front end installed. Its feels great to get a face back on the bird. What do you guys think?

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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-25-2013, 08:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 550
Posted By transamman83

Re: Shifter Cable

That is how I installed it. I will mess around with some adjustments and see if I can get to go. Thanks for the tip though.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-25-2013, 06:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 550
Posted By transamman83

Shifter Cable

So i got a used oem shifter cable and went to install it today. For some reason I can't get the tranny to go into park now. Is there some adjustment anywhere. It will shift fine through all other...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
04-23-2013, 05:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 594
Posted By transamman83

Re: Trans am Tan lsc seats

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Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-23-2013, 09:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 417
Posted By transamman83

Re: Shifter problems

After messing around I have more to add. If I removed the shifter cable from the shifter I have the same problem. But if I disconnect the other cable that is attached to the shifter it will move...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-22-2013, 08:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 417
Posted By transamman83

Shifter problems

So I got the engine and tranny installed and buttoned up today. I went to start and move the car and the shifter wouldn't move. The tranny will shift through all gears fine if i unhook the cable and...
Forum: History / Originality
04-22-2013, 08:19 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,402
Posted By transamman83

Re: 1983 Trans Am Resto (Pic heavy)

I got the engine in and all buttoned up this weekend. It runs great. Especially since it hasn't run for about 2.5 years. Its not perfect but it looks pretty good I think.

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Forum: History / Originality
04-22-2013, 08:09 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,402
Posted By transamman83

Re: 1983 Trans Am Resto (Pic heavy)

Thanks. The seats are the original color. Im looking forward to being to the point in the restoration were I can put the seats in.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-19-2013, 10:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 310
Posted By transamman83

Which one is which?

Hey everyone. Which part in the picture is the Vacuum sensor?

And does a vacuum line go where the arrow is pointing?

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Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-18-2013, 01:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 511
Posted By transamman83

Re: Should something hook up here

Thanks for the help so far. Still hopefully someone has an idea about the rest.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-17-2013, 11:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 511
Posted By transamman83

Re: Should something hook up here

This wire i assumed was a ground and bolted it to the back of the right hand side head.
Am I correct or did I place this in the wrong place.

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Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-17-2013, 10:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 511
Posted By transamman83

Re: Should something hook up here

Does this hose hook up to the first picture I posted?

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Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-17-2013, 09:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 511
Posted By transamman83

Re: Should something hook up here

Also does something plug in here?
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Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-17-2013, 09:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 511
Posted By transamman83

Should something hook up here

Hello,

I got the engine back in the 83 T/A today. But I have a question does a vacuum line hook into the bottom of this part. And if so where does it come from?

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Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-14-2013, 05:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,423
Posted By transamman83

Re: 1983 v belt routing issues

Here is the belt I ended up getting. It is just what I needed.

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/parts/Duralast-Belt/1983-Pontiac-Trans-Am/_/N-ikx69Zapsy5?itemIdentifier=304386_0_4702_5281
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-06-2013, 07:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,237
Posted By transamman83

Torque arm install question

Hello,

Today I reinstalled the driveshaft and tried to install the torque arm. I can't get it to line up with the rear-end. It appears to be on the wrong angle. Does anyone have any tips for...
Forum: History / Originality
04-05-2013, 07:35 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,402
Posted By transamman83

Re: 1983 Trans Am Resto (Pic heavy)

This is what he is going to look like when Im done.

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Forum: History / Originality
04-05-2013, 07:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,402
Posted By transamman83

Re: 1983 Trans Am Resto (Pic heavy)

Well I got a decent amount of work done over the last couple evenings. I recovered one of the front seats. They are not perfect but Im pretty happy with them. They are much better that being ripped...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-05-2013, 06:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,423
Posted By transamman83

Re: 1983 v belt routing issues

Thank you very much for your help. Not quite sure why no one calls out for the right belts. I will figure out the right belt size and route the belts like your 82. I appreciate all of the help.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-05-2013, 09:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,423
Posted By transamman83

Re: 1983 v belt routing issues

Everywhere I call to check or look on-line tries to give me a small belt for the power steering pump and the same smaller belt for the A/C compressor. They are saying that they both take the same...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-04-2013, 08:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,423
Posted By transamman83

1983 v belt routing issues

Hello all. I am in deed of a little help. Im in the process of putting everything back together so I can drop the engine back in my 83 trans am 305. I cant for the life of me remember the v-belt...
Forum: History / Originality
04-03-2013, 07:33 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,402
Posted By transamman83

Re: 1983 Trans Am Resto (Pic heavy)

Ok I got the rest of the accessories on today. Next is to mate it back up with the tranny and get her back in the car. My new seats show up tomorrow so I am looking forward to recovering my seats...
Forum: History / Originality
03-30-2013, 06:30 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,402
Posted By transamman83

Re: 1983 Trans Am Resto (Pic heavy)

Got some much needed work done on the T/A today. Stripped and repainted all of the accessories. They were a mess but look almost new now. I had to modify the A/C bracket to fit the headers but it...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-30-2013, 08:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 335
Posted By transamman83

What goes here

Hello everyone. I am a dumb A** and cant remember what goes here. Was this where the smog pump used to be. There was nothing there when I took the pics. Thanks for you help.

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I'm...
Forum: History / Originality
03-29-2013, 07:01 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,402
Posted By transamman83

Re: 1983 Trans Am Resto (Pic heavy)

Not sure why the pics didn't work. Lets try again. Getting closer to putting the engine back in. I can't wait to here him run again. I ordered my seat upholstry from Classic industries yesterday. im...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
03-28-2013, 07:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 594
Posted By transamman83

Trans am Tan lsc seats

Hello,

I have a full set of tan leather ls countour seats out of a Trans am. The drivers seat bolster needs replaced but the rest of the seats are in good shape. The rear seats look like they...
Forum: Interior
03-28-2013, 07:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 831
Posted By transamman83

Re: What seats are these

I decided not to use the lsc seats. If anyone is interested in them let me know. I have the rear seats also that look like they have never even been sat in.
Forum: History / Originality
03-28-2013, 07:30 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,402
Posted By transamman83

Re: 1983 Trans Am Resto (Pic heavy)

Well 1 year later, a new house that needed work and our first baby almost here I finally got around to working on the T/A Again. I rebuilt the engine and am getting it all painted and ready to go...
Forum: Interior
11-28-2012, 06:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 831
Posted By transamman83

Re: What seats are these

Thank all of you for the input.
Forum: Interior
11-24-2012, 06:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 831
Posted By transamman83

What seats are these

Hello.

I purchased these seats for my 1983 T/A a couple years ago. They came out of another 83 T/A that was being parted out. The only issue is the bolster on the drivers side. The rear seats...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
02-08-2012, 07:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,127
Posted By transamman83

Re: 82-84 Firebird and Trans Am

pm'd
Forum: Carburetors
01-25-2012, 04:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,499
Posted By transamman83

Stock Carb What intake

Hello,

I have a 1983 trans am with the 4bbl Carb. I want to keep the carb but was thinking of switching to a aftermarket intake. I want to keep the egr and all other stock items that attach to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-20-2011, 07:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 387
Posted By transamman83

Need help. What is this part?

Hello,

I need help identifying this part. Also is it needed. I will be installing headers and a straight y pipe with no cat. All my smog stuff is also deleted. It os on the bottom of the stock...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
11-15-2011, 06:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 536
Posted By transamman83

Re: 1983-1984 W62 AERO GROUND EFX

Are they the small pieces infront of the rear wheel well?
Forum: Body
11-05-2011, 11:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,848
Posted By transamman83

Re: window sweeps?

I just got a complete set inner and outter both sides from Classic industries for $80. They fit great.
Forum: History / Originality
10-10-2011, 09:10 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,402
Posted By transamman83

Re: 1983 Trans Am Resto (Pic heavy)

Here is the last 3rd Gen We did. This is my wifes.
Before

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After
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Forum: History / Originality
10-10-2011, 09:01 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,402
Posted By transamman83

Re: 1983 Trans Am Resto (Pic heavy)

My Wife is always helping me out.

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Forum: History / Originality
10-10-2011, 08:50 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,402
Posted By transamman83

1983 Trans Am Resto (Pic heavy)

Hello all.

About a year ago I bought a 1983 Trans Am from the origional owner. The car has 75,000 miles. At some point and time the car was in a small fender bender and the hood and front bumper...
Forum: Body
09-25-2011, 08:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 525
Posted By transamman83

Help!!!! What paint color

Hello all,

I have a 1983 pontiac trans am. Black on top and gold on the bottom. My question is what is the paint color on the bottom. The paint code isn't on my car any where. Any help would be...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
08-27-2011, 08:44 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,480
Posted By transamman83

Re: Parting out 1982 Trans am

Hey bud,

How much for the shifter knob? zip. 48813
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