Smokey, N the Bandit !

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MASKDMARVL

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A classic on steroids ! This car came to my attention a few days ago. The owner wishes to get it ready for an upcoming pontiac meet. This T/A has gone through a frame off restoration. The owner has over $100.000 invested into this incredible ride. If envy is one of the seven sins Im guilty of all seven.:bounce



The attention to detail was everywhere, even the underside of the car was cleared, and polished. There was reflections in the frame rails under the car.



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Sub frame connectors.

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Even the control arms polished!

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The heart of the beast. Just under 760 HP !



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Now the beauty !



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Thanx !:2thumbs:
 
You should change the title to "Smokey and the Bandit 2" so people don't get their hopes up! :rofl
 
I love second gen f-bodies

but I am just not seeing $100,000



oh and tell him to weld on the SFC

if that engine makes any power those bolt holes will be streched out in no time
 
Cool car. :)



Interesting choice with a big block Oldsmobile engine, even though the 403 Olds was an option, most either go with the Pontiac 400 or 455.
 
:DRemember the 6.6 T/A was built for extreme horsepower. So the addition of sub frame connectors is just an added value. This is not a civic made of recycled beer cans. This is american steel, I think the sfconnectors are over kill.
 
BigJimZ28 said:
wait just a minute this is a 1979

the Bandit was a 1977
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Why so crucial, just enjoy. Instead you look for faults. Whats going on man ? nevermind I dont care ! If you cant see 100,000 then I feel bad. If I was to take a car from yesteryear, and replace every bolt, and polish every square inch ?:sign
 
MASKDMARVL said:
:DRemember the 6.6 T/A was built for extreme horsepower. So the addition of sub frame connectors is just an added value. This is not a civic made of recycled beer cans. This is american steel, I think the sfconnectors are over kill.
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the 79 6.6 was only 220 Hp

and that 403 olds was rated @ 185

NOT that extreme



that car prob. makes 2x or 3x that power now



I had a 78 Z28 that I would twist so bad that I poped the t-top out more then once

with a mild engine



trust me the the SFC are not over kill
 
MASKDMARVL said:
:DRemember the 6.6 T/A was built for extreme horsepower. So the addition of sub frame connectors is just an added value. This is not a civic made of recycled beer cans. This is american steel, I think the sfconnectors are over kill.
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the 79 6.6 was only 220 Hp

and that 403 olds was rated @ 185

NOT that extreme....any way it's the torque that twist the frame

and both were rated at low 300's



that car prob. makes 2x or 3x that power now



I had a 78 Z28 that I would twist so bad that I poped the t-top out more then once

with a mild engine



trust me the the SFC are not over kill



MASKDMARVL said:
Why so crucial, just enjoy. Instead you look for faults. Whats going on man ? nevermind I dont care ! If you cant see 100,000 then I feel bad. If I was to take a car from yesteryear, and replace every bolt, and polish every square inch ?:sign
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sorry not trying to be crucial, just thinking out loud

trust me I do enjoy the pics



MASKDMARVL said:
Big jim post pic of your Z28. Im not breaking your balls.
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which one do you want pics of?
 
I have a genuine love, and appreciation for classic cars. Any of your pics will do. Ive always liked the Z28 better. It has better lines. Its just rare these days to see a car so well thought out. I couldnt get good shots of the underside of the car, everything was new. The floor pans, and frame rails were cleared, and polished. This car once sat in a shop as just a bare frame. I find that honorable, and respectable. Just a delight to look at. I WANNA DRIVE IT !!:bow
 
Please take this as nothing more than a difference of opinion and NOT an attempt to start a flame war!!



There is absolutely NOTHING classic about the 79 Trans Am. As someone who has seen the original Smokey movie almost 400 times please understand that my love for these cars is extreme....LOL!! As stated above the 79 6.6 was only rated at 220HP. The 4cyl. Accord my wife drives in rated at 185....:laugh:



But that's what makes this such a great country....we don't have to agree!!
 
I just saw something on TV about the making of the movie. Hal Needham said they used three of the cars in the filming, and there was not much left afterwards. :) The one used for the bridge-jump was totaled on impact!



If Hal Needham ever asks to borrow your ride...just say NO. :)
 
karburn said:
I just saw something on TV about the making of the movie. Hal Needham said they used three of the cars in the filming, and there was not much left afterwards. :) The one used for the bridge-jump was totaled on impact!



If Hal Needham ever asks to borrow your ride...just say NO. :)
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That great dude LOL !
 
BigJimZ28 said:
I love second gen f-bodies

but I am just not seeing $100,000



oh and tell him to weld on the SFC

if that engine makes any power those bolt holes will be streched out in no time
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I'm not seeing 100,000 either....



Now this I would buy..



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Introducing the Burt Reynolds Edition Trans Am by YearOne. Legendary style meets supercar performance in this limited production, hand-built muscle car.







When the 1977 Special Edition Trans Am was chosen to star alongside Burt Reynolds in the classic movie Smokey and the Bandit®, history was made. Burt and the Trans Am became superstars of popular culture, recognized everywhere as the epitome of cool, fun, and style.







Three decades later, and YearOne is teaming the star and the car together again, with a modern performance makeover that injects supercar levels of power and grip into legendary style. The Burt Reynolds Edition Trans Am by YearOne. It’s undeniably cool. It’s seriously fast. And it’s extremely limited. Get one while you can.







The Burt Reynolds Edition Trans Am by YearOne starts at $129,900.00



The Ban III includes a 515-horse dry-sump LS7 7.0 liter engine, and upgrades include a 605-horse dry-sump LS7, or a monster 8.8 liter (540-inch) Pontiac V8 making over 650 horsepower. A 5-speed manual is the only transmission offered on the Ban III. Suspension consists of the Ban II’s tubular front subframe, rack-and-pinion steering, and four-link rear with adjustable coil-overs on each corner. Chassis reinforcements include integrated subframe connectors and a four-point roll bar with safety harnesses. Brakes are huge Baer Racing 6-piston calipers with 14-inch two-piece rotors front and rear. The Ban III offers a level of performance rarely seen in a street-legal vehicle, and is designed specifically for experienced drivers.





View the Ban III Gallery







Body:



Flush mounted glass



Projector headlights and LED taillights



New design wheel flares and front spoiler



New front nose and grille



Integrated driving lights and brake ducts



Custom paint and badging



Mini-tubbed for tire clearance







Interior:



Performance leather seats (black)

Optional Gold Hobnail cloth inserts



Optional Rawhide leather inserts



Custom engine-turned instrument cluster with race inspired gauges



Custom door panels with Burt Reynolds Edition engine-turned insert



Electronic rear view mirror with compass and temperature readout



Special autographed console badge



Aftermarket air conditioning



Delay wipers



Upgraded pedals



AM/FM Ipod compatible 4 speaker sound system with subwoofer



Optional touch screen control stereo system with Navigation



Roll bar with 5-point racing harnesses



Rear seat storage area







Suspension:



Tubular front sub-frame



Tubular upper and lower control arms with Heim joints



Integrated sub-frame connectors



4-link rear suspension



Adjustable coil-over shocks front and rear







Driveline:







650hp 8.8 liter Pontiac V8 engine with road-race oil pan and Accusump system



Optional aluminum block for 8.8 liter Pontiac V8



Optional fuel injection for 8.8 liter Pontiac V8



5-speed manual transmission



Hydraulic clutch mechanism



Heavy-duty competition clutch



Heavy-duty 12 bolt rear axle with 3:42 or 3:73 gears



Heavy-duty aluminum radiator



Serpentine belt system with billet pulleys







Wheels-Tires-Brakes:



18" x 10" billet Snowflake front wheels



18�x12� billet Snowflake rear wheels



285-35-18 Michelin Pilot Sport front tires



335-35-18 Michelin Pilot Sport rear tires



Baer Racing 6-piston calipers, 14" 2-piece rotors front and rear with Hydro-Boost assist



Adjustable brake proportioning valve







nice and clean you did a great job..
 
holland_patrick said:
I'm not seeing 100,000 either....



Now this I would buy..



ban3ut2_535.jpg




Introducing the Burt Reynolds Edition Trans Am by YearOne. Legendary style meets supercar performance in this limited production, hand-built muscle car.







When the 1977 Special Edition Trans Am was chosen to star alongside Burt Reynolds in the classic movie Smokey and the Bandit®, history was made. Burt and the Trans Am became superstars of popular culture, recognized everywhere as the epitome of cool, fun, and style.







Three decades later, and YearOne is teaming the star and the car together again, with a modern performance makeover that injects supercar levels of power and grip into legendary style. The Burt Reynolds Edition Trans Am by YearOne. It’s undeniably cool. It’s seriously fast. And it’s extremely limited. Get one while you can.







The Burt Reynolds Edition Trans Am by YearOne starts at $129,900.00



The Ban III includes a 515-horse dry-sump LS7 7.0 liter engine, and upgrades include a 605-horse dry-sump LS7, or a monster 8.8 liter (540-inch) Pontiac V8 making over 650 horsepower. A 5-speed manual is the only transmission offered on the Ban III. Suspension consists of the Ban II’s tubular front subframe, rack-and-pinion steering, and four-link rear with adjustable coil-overs on each corner. Chassis reinforcements include integrated subframe connectors and a four-point roll bar with safety harnesses. Brakes are huge Baer Racing 6-piston calipers with 14-inch two-piece rotors front and rear. The Ban III offers a level of performance rarely seen in a street-legal vehicle, and is designed specifically for experienced drivers.





View the Ban III Gallery







Body:



Flush mounted glass



Projector headlights and LED taillights



New design wheel flares and front spoiler



New front nose and grille



Integrated driving lights and brake ducts



Custom paint and badging



Mini-tubbed for tire clearance







Interior:



Performance leather seats (black)

Optional Gold Hobnail cloth inserts



Optional Rawhide leather inserts



Custom engine-turned instrument cluster with race inspired gauges



Custom door panels with Burt Reynolds Edition engine-turned insert



Electronic rear view mirror with compass and temperature readout



Special autographed console badge



Aftermarket air conditioning



Delay wipers



Upgraded pedals



AM/FM Ipod compatible 4 speaker sound system with subwoofer



Optional touch screen control stereo system with Navigation



Roll bar with 5-point racing harnesses



Rear seat storage area







Suspension:



Tubular front sub-frame



Tubular upper and lower control arms with Heim joints



Integrated sub-frame connectors



4-link rear suspension



Adjustable coil-over shocks front and rear







Driveline:







650hp 8.8 liter Pontiac V8 engine with road-race oil pan and Accusump system



Optional aluminum block for 8.8 liter Pontiac V8



Optional fuel injection for 8.8 liter Pontiac V8



5-speed manual transmission



Hydraulic clutch mechanism



Heavy-duty competition clutch



Heavy-duty 12 bolt rear axle with 3:42 or 3:73 gears



Heavy-duty aluminum radiator



Serpentine belt system with billet pulleys







Wheels-Tires-Brakes:



18" x 10" billet Snowflake front wheels



18�x12� billet Snowflake rear wheels



285-35-18 Michelin Pilot Sport front tires



335-35-18 Michelin Pilot Sport rear tires



Baer Racing 6-piston calipers, 14" 2-piece rotors front and rear with Hydro-Boost assist



Adjustable brake proportioning valve







nice and clean you did a great job..
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Now THAT'S worth posting!! I actually have that HOTROD magazine on my desk right now!!
 
I once owned a (new) '79 T/A, and one of my best friends had a '77 Special Edition.



So, this thread is taking me back to a younger, more simple time in my life (sigh.....).



Thanks for the memories!



And yes, a nice job!
 
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