Re: Wrecked 1970 TA on ebay
 

I think if you dunked it in that stuff the only thing that would be left would be the back window. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

Re: Wrecked 1970 TA on ebay
 

Here's your rogues gallery of Firebird faces:

The 70/71 fine mesh grill (they do reproduce these nicely in black grate for the T/A and argent grate for all others):

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/r...8b/grill71.jpg

The 72-only honeycomb grill (not reproduced):

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/r...8b/grill72.jpg

The shallow-depth 73 egg crate grill (not reproduced):

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/r...ysEBKP0ipu.jpg

Re: Wrecked 1970 TA on ebay
 

One more thing.

Is it me or does it look like that roof is punched up in the front? Compare the two A-pillar roof heights and the shapes of the driver's side window openings:

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/r...8b/70smash.jpg

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/r...68b/d60c_3.jpg

Re: Wrecked 1970 TA on ebay
 

Winning bid was $5975 on the blue car. Reserve not met. That is pretty much the total price of the useable parts on the car.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1970-Tran...17%7C240%3A1318

Re: Wrecked 1970 TA on ebay
 

If I ever get and restore another 70-72 I'll never sell again, never!! I sold a guy from N.C. that collects the 70 Trans AM racing series cars my frame off 70. The 70 TA was all he liked completing his collection. Two months later I sold my 72 455/automatic car to Tony @ Northern Illinois Autobrokers. Both white cars and both frame off restored. I've had to learn the hard way!!

Re: Wrecked 1970 TA on ebay
 

Interesting thread! NJSteve always get to the heart of these restos https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smile.gif That egg crate portion of the grill does not look too difficult to repop, but not with the big front section. I think it would be possible to mold the egg crate as a flat peice (need a broken donor part!) and glue it on to the front section and a little smoothing and paint and I think it would work. If people are desperate for these things, you go to strange depths to get it right https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smile.gif

Re: Wrecked 1970 TA on ebay
 

I think I've got a broken grill if you'd like to try that. Need to put my hands on it.

Re: Wrecked 1970 TA on ebay
 

OMG...another 70 T/A fixer-upper. Actually has the right fenders but 73 nose grills. Great quote here: "The car does have some rust in the front fenders, doors, rear quarter panels, tail panel, and in the rear sections of the floor pans." For that quote I nominate him for Ebay's Honest Seller of the Year Award. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/rolleyes.gif

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/70-PONTIA...17%7C240%3A1318

Re: Wrecked 1970 TA on ebay
 

Wow! They left the key in the ignition! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

Re: Wrecked 1970 TA on ebay
 

wow! that is the 3rd field rat 70 T/A in a week! what are the odds?

I learned a new term for spiral shocks: "t has the original coil wrap shocks still in place."