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Tech Talk & Articles => GM Cars => Topic started by: 69LUCFR on June 16, 2011, 08:19:30 AM

Title: 79 Trams am things
Post by: 69LUCFR on June 16, 2011, 08:19:30 AM

Morning all,

I have a friend in the US looking at a 79 Trams Am, Daytona and wanted to know what things he should be looking for that could cause problems.  There are the usual culprits like, gutters, floor pans and rear window, but what else checked now can save heartache later.

Any help would be appreciated.

Title: 79 Trams am things
Post by: bonnevista on June 16, 2011, 09:54:31 AM

I'd say 2 things.

Make sure the car drives well. By 1979, GM had been producing 2nd gens for 9 years and worked out all of the 'bugs'.  A good '79 Firebird or Camaro is a nice car to drive.

The other thing would be to buy the best car he can afford, assuming he's looking for something that is ready to go.  It's false economy to buy something to fix up cheaply and then restore it.  Of course, if he want a fixer upper, that's another story.

Title: 79 Trams am things
Post by: 69DirtyRat on June 16, 2011, 04:41:02 PM

Hi there LUCFR, havent heard from u in a while? Hows that little monsta C3 goin?

Title: 79 Trams am things
Post by: 69LUCFR on June 16, 2011, 04:55:07 PM

Going well mate.  Sorry, life has been crazy here building houses, working crazy hours etc.  LUCFR hasn't missed a beat and love driving her, but, it will be coming off the road in the future for a re-build/tidy up so, it's time (and with permission) to buy something else to drive, hence this Q.  (sorry if I confused everyone)

The guy I bought LUCFR off is looking at a car for me to add to the stable so I need a guide for him on where to look.  It's a #'s match, 4 spd, paperwork car with an apparent 44K on the clock.

Any more help would be appreciated. :fingers:

Title: 79 Trams am things
Post by: 69LUCFR on June 20, 2011, 03:56:37 PM

Well, looks like there is no new toy in the shed.  What was described just didn't quite add up.  The most important thing for me was my bad gut feeling.  Oh well, these is always another car and I'm in no hurry.  Thanks for the assist to all I spoke to.

Title: 79 Trams am things
Post by: 4SPEED on June 27, 2011, 08:31:36 PM

http://allgentransams.com/forum/index.php?topic=3347.0

1979 10th Anniversary with Daytona 500 Pace Car Appearance Package

Title: 79 Trams am things
Post by: Jethro on June 28, 2011, 05:38:50 PM

Quote from: 69LUCFR link=topic=4447.msg27996#msg27996

Well, looks like there is no new toy in the shed.  What was described just didn't quite add up.  The most important thing for me was my bad gut feeling.  Oh well, these is always another car and I'm in no hurry.  Thanks for the assist to all I spoke to.

Hey Smithy, Always lead with that Gut feeling buddy!:pat::pat: