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  • #31
    Originally posted by Deaf Bob View Post
    I have 2-78's.. Both were 400 Poncho cars.. One 4 speed, one auto..
    74 Firebird is a 4 speed 301. Real dog. Getting a chevy 400 as that is what I have and keeping it 4 speed.
    Long ago I had an '83 Firebird I put a 400 sbc into, bored 40 over, ported polished heads, intake, cam and all. That 400 was a blast to drive!

    This photo is a '78 TA original black on black-real Bandit SE- by VIN & Cowl tag...400 4spd (no engine or trans. now-long gone...) sold on ebay as you see it to a guy in Montana for $1600... must have wanted it really bad...

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    '86 Monte SS (sold) ~ HRPT 2015, '17, '18 ~ Long Hauler
    '73 Dodge Coronet Wagon ~ ‘19 Long Hauler
    79 Trans Am project
    ’90 Chevy 454 SS

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    • #32
      While I think the Bandit SE is cool, I couldn't bring myself to own one, even if I could afford it, because I'd want to "improve" it.

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      • #33
        John, as others have noted you scored with this car.

        IMHO, think twice about changing the color of the 'gut'. Seeing cars with non black/grey/white interiors today is unusual; cleaning up/rehabilitating the 'color' interior may grow on you.

        IIRC, these motors can have cooling problems in part due to siamesed cylinder bores; might want to make sure the colling system is well flushed out of any crud/restrictions
        nom de guerre - arrowhead from joysey

        "They're no good for you. all they ever think about are cars" (GTO/Warren Oates) - Two Lane Blacktop

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        • #34
          makes for an easy swap to 455 though!
          Patrick & Tammy
          - Long Haulin' 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014...Addicting isn't it...??

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          • #35
            Working out a plan for the front suspension while the TA is getting the old paint stripped off & the tiny dings smoothed out...

            Want to re-do the entire front suspension: Tubular upper and lower, 1 to 1&1/2 inch lowering springs, new sway bar, new shocks... and new brakes to go with it. I'd prefer to find a complete bolt on, but want to keep close to the stock size brakes so I can keep the factory Honeycomb wheels. But, it also has to be budget friendly...

            Suggestions?
            '86 Monte SS (sold) ~ HRPT 2015, '17, '18 ~ Long Hauler
            '73 Dodge Coronet Wagon ~ ‘19 Long Hauler
            79 Trans Am project
            ’90 Chevy 454 SS

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            • #36
              The only plan for the rear suspension is upgraded sway bar, shocks and probably a rear disc brake conversion (for Chevy 12 bolt).
              '86 Monte SS (sold) ~ HRPT 2015, '17, '18 ~ Long Hauler
              '73 Dodge Coronet Wagon ~ ‘19 Long Hauler
              79 Trans Am project
              ’90 Chevy 454 SS

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              • #37
                link for a very good article: http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/cha...nd-gen-camaro/
                Patrick & Tammy
                - Long Haulin' 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014...Addicting isn't it...??

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                • #38
                  IMHO - your budget would be better used by replacing the existing rear brake hardware, not upgrading to disc. IIRC, 70% of braking takes place up front
                  nom de guerre - arrowhead from joysey

                  "They're no good for you. all they ever think about are cars" (GTO/Warren Oates) - Two Lane Blacktop

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                  • #39
                    Originally posted by >>>>head View Post
                    IMHO - your budget would be better used by replacing the existing rear brake hardware, not upgrading to disc. IIRC, 70% of braking takes place up front
                    DING DING DING - I agree BIG BINDERS up front will be a very good investment. I haven't been impressed with the rear discs I put on the wagon.


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                    • #40
                      Originally posted by silver_bullet View Post
                      Thanks for the link! This is pretty much exactly what I'm considering.

                      CC mag did a build on a Z28 a while back, and I know there were articles on suspension upgrading, but I tossed out those issues and haven't gotten to trying to find another copy.

                      I like the idea of the coilover's in place of kits with lowering springs and shocks. Better adjustability and fine tuning.
                      Last edited by Redline04; March 14, 2018, 04:13 PM.
                      '86 Monte SS (sold) ~ HRPT 2015, '17, '18 ~ Long Hauler
                      '73 Dodge Coronet Wagon ~ ‘19 Long Hauler
                      79 Trans Am project
                      ’90 Chevy 454 SS

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                      • #41
                        Originally posted by >>>>head View Post
                        IMHO - your budget would be better used by replacing the existing rear brake hardware, not upgrading to disc. IIRC, 70% of braking takes place up front
                        Thanks for the input
                        '86 Monte SS (sold) ~ HRPT 2015, '17, '18 ~ Long Hauler
                        '73 Dodge Coronet Wagon ~ ‘19 Long Hauler
                        79 Trans Am project
                        ’90 Chevy 454 SS

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                        • #42
                          The TA is naked... and looking pretty damn good

                          Paint all stripped, no nasty surprises anywhere, From here we'll fix up a few minor dings, and prime it & coat in Flat black for a while. Once that is all done and back together, I'll do the front suspension set up.


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                          '86 Monte SS (sold) ~ HRPT 2015, '17, '18 ~ Long Hauler
                          '73 Dodge Coronet Wagon ~ ‘19 Long Hauler
                          79 Trans Am project
                          ’90 Chevy 454 SS

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                          • #43
                            A few more naked pictures...

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                            '86 Monte SS (sold) ~ HRPT 2015, '17, '18 ~ Long Hauler
                            '73 Dodge Coronet Wagon ~ ‘19 Long Hauler
                            79 Trans Am project
                            ’90 Chevy 454 SS

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                            • #44
                              Looking Great!
                              Chris - HRPT Long Haul 03, 04, 05, 13, 14, 15,16 & 18
                              74 Nova Project
                              66 Mustang GT Project

                              92 Camaro RS Convertible Project
                              79 Chevy Truck Project
                              1956 Cadillac Project

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                              • #45
                                WOW - beyond great! Looks like an excellent start. Now if you will pardon me giving advice - use Hot Rod Black or similar satin / flat black real paint and not primer. The wagon ran in epoxy primer for years but the surface does degrade over time.

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