This is about the shape my third gen Trans Am is in, except somehow my engine bay is fine, but the bottom left door is gone and so are the floors under the rear seats, but the structural parts are fine. Somehow the rockers and quarters are fine. The front fenders are a little bad, and I have the same exact spots around my rear wheel wells. My spare tire compartment is also still solid and so are the torque boxes. I'm dedicated to rebuilding the car as it's a family heirloom, and this video showed me a few spots I wouldn't have thought to look. I'm planning on blasting down to the metal and undercoating after I make patch panels for the floor. Then frame connectors/a subframe.
@cyberfunk1977
Жыл бұрын
I’m on the same boat with my ‘84. Driver door is eaten away from the drain hole underneath and surprisingly the right side is just fine. I’m currently wondering who would do decent body work in my town to trust them with mine. Dad was a welder but I acquired none of that skill. Although I could learn, I don’t know where to start.
@melissadunagan6596
Жыл бұрын
I am glad you are fixing it
@Wpbandy
9 ай бұрын
Bought an 85 floors are rusted through everything else is solid . Did subframe connectors . Still gotta do the patches for floor so I can get my carpet in
@kmas8229
2 жыл бұрын
Good to know, now I know where to look on mine. Great video!
@shadygingergarage
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@shutthetv
2 жыл бұрын
I've done DIY autobody and paint on 4 of these cars! In my opinion, unless the car is an Iroc or anything more desirable, I wouldn't restore this car. In fact I don't see alot of useful parts to be used for another car. To each his own, my 2 cents!
@roymoody5828
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@shadygingergarage
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!!
@benkalinowski5834
2 жыл бұрын
transmission mount rots apart We had to have a new floor welded in 15 years ago still have it 88 gta trans am Pontiac firebird t5 305tpi real 1 owner car my dad's then mom's now mine 8 years ago
@trichomeboss2731
2 жыл бұрын
Cars almost 40 years old
@selfmade8238
Жыл бұрын
Do this car have a lift on it?
@shadygingergarage
Жыл бұрын
No. There is just no engine or transmission in it, so the suspension is "unloaded".
@selfmade8238
Жыл бұрын
@@shadygingergarage o ok because it sits up perfectly I also assume it was adjusted coils
@CS-oe8og
Жыл бұрын
Being a hardtop makes the car worth it. T-top cars flex too much.
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