Go Back   The Supercar Registry > General Discussion > Supercar/Musclecar Discussion


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #21  
Old 06-23-2009, 11:00 PM
njsteve's Avatar
njsteve njsteve is online now
Yenko Contributing Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: NJUSA
Posts: 8,419
Thanks: 8
Thanked 2,871 Times in 881 Posts
Default Re: Wrecked 1970 TA on ebay

The Firebird people have been begging, screaming, pleading for years for someone to reproduce the 70-73 Firebird steel tail panel (which includes the rear valance as one big piece).



The ridiculous response you get from the aftermarket is this:

"Well, we make the one for the 74 to 81 cars and it doesn't sell too well, so were not going to do the 70-73 panel."

That is the stupidest reasoning I have ever heard. The 70-73 cars are the ones that people are restoring. They are the cars that are worth the most and are restored far more frequently than the later model cars but these guys just dont get it.

It's like saying you wont make 69 Camaro quarters because the 1992 quarters you make dont sell so well.

Here's the one they make for the 74 and up:


Reply With Quote
  #22  
Old 06-24-2009, 03:27 AM
AutoInsane AutoInsane is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Katy - TX
Posts: 942
Thanks: 41
Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts
Default Re: Wrecked 1970 TA on ebay

I like this line:

"guaranteed to be maybe 1 of 10 known that are this original"

Talk abount an uncertain statement!!
__________________
Bill O'Brien

1974 Jeep CJ5 - 304 V8, Edelbrock Intake, Holley 650, MSD Ignition, Patriot Headers
Reply With Quote
  #23  
Old 06-24-2009, 04:34 AM
x  Baldwin  Motion's Avatar
x Baldwin Motion x  Baldwin  Motion is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: 41N 72 18.5W Sag Harbor NY
Posts: 6,641
Thanks: 218
Thanked 179 Times in 68 Posts
Default Re: Wrecked 1970 TA on ebay

After Steve's rant, 27 bidders are retracting their bids!

Thanks for that info
Reply With Quote
  #24  
Old 06-24-2009, 04:57 AM
njsteve's Avatar
njsteve njsteve is online now
Yenko Contributing Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: NJUSA
Posts: 8,419
Thanks: 8
Thanked 2,871 Times in 881 Posts
Default Re: Wrecked 1970 TA on ebay

Oh yeah, that was my ulterior motive: to get everyone else to drop out so I can get it cheap!
Reply With Quote
  #25  
Old 06-24-2009, 05:10 AM
x  Baldwin  Motion's Avatar
x Baldwin Motion x  Baldwin  Motion is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: 41N 72 18.5W Sag Harbor NY
Posts: 6,641
Thanks: 218
Thanked 179 Times in 68 Posts
Default Re: Wrecked 1970 TA on ebay

Steve, I am amazed at the amount of work and attention to detail you have put in your car. You have also been honest about the cost.

I can not see this car being restored at all, it just does not make any sense. No glass, no floors, no sheet metal??
Someone is bidding on the scoop, drive train and tags.
Reply With Quote
  #26  
Old 06-25-2009, 12:28 AM
njsteve's Avatar
njsteve njsteve is online now
Yenko Contributing Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: NJUSA
Posts: 8,419
Thanks: 8
Thanked 2,871 Times in 881 Posts
Default Re: Wrecked 1970 TA on ebay

I didn't think it was possible, but this white one makes the blue one look semi-restorable!

Here's another delusional seller who thinks this is an easy restoration of a super rare car.

I love his statement: "WE ALL NO WHAT THESES CARS ARE WORTH SO PLEASE NO LOW BALLERS"
Reply With Quote
  #27  
Old 06-25-2009, 01:15 AM
BARN FIND BARN FIND is offline
Yenko Contributing Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Lat 36.391738 Lon -82.402820
Posts: 623
Thanks: 0
Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts
Default Re: Wrecked 1970 TA on ebay

Steve, he listed the carb #, is it the correct carb?
__________________


72 SS 350 4spd Camaro
74 Z28 Automatic
80 Z28 4spd
94 Z28 Automatic
Reply With Quote
  #28  
Old 06-25-2009, 01:40 AM
Fast67VelleN2O's Avatar
Fast67VelleN2O Fast67VelleN2O is offline
Yenko Contributing Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Mullica Hill, NJ
Posts: 4,106
Thanks: 7
Thanked 186 Times in 93 Posts
Default Re: Wrecked 1970 TA on ebay

[ QUOTE ]
Steve, he listed the carb #, is it the correct carb?

[/ QUOTE ]

7040273 is 1970 Pontiac Ram Air s/t carburetor
__________________
Day 2 is Life.
Reply With Quote
  #29  
Old 06-25-2009, 01:43 AM
69cmaroluver 69cmaroluver is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Minor Hill, TN
Posts: 11
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Default Re: Wrecked 1970 TA on ebay

Hey guys, seller stated in his last notes the carb number is 7040273 and rearend is COZ. Also says he has PHS documents in hand but doesn't know if there's a code on the sheet for transmission type. Does anyone know if a code exist on the PHS info that breaks down trans type, 20 vs. 21? Also, is 7040273 the correct carb?
Reply With Quote
  #30  
Old 06-25-2009, 02:25 AM
1969z280 1969z280 is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Columbia City, Indiana
Posts: 955
Thanks: 0
Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts
Default Re: Wrecked 1970 TA on ebay

Steve:

Could you post a couple of pictures of the 1970 flat top radiator support and fender construction. Or point towards them. With all of this talk I've started to look at my 1970 T/A with a little more concern. Thanks, Ed
__________________
... some old Chevrolets and Pontiacs.
Reply With Quote
Reply


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT. The time now is 02:59 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions Inc.

O Garage vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.