Hello from Ohio

**Contagious74** · 03-14-2010, 09:39 AM

Sending out an SOS sorta speak.. I've always been a "car guy" but growing up in the city raised by a single mom, I've never had any mechanical guidance. Through the years I've watched and learned how to work on cars (mostly by trial and error then calling local mechanic). Now i'm at the point I think I'm ready to tackle my own "restoration/customization" build. Long story short.. I'm looking to do so with my fav design.. 1974 Pontiac Trans Am. If anyone knows of a T/A thats waiting for some TLC and rebirth. I'm interested.

**pajeff02** · 03-14-2010, 09:45 AM

Welcome to the site! Any pics?

**Contagious74** · 03-14-2010, 09:49 AM

Actually I'm currently trying to figure out how to. Have been all over this site, folders, faq's, etc. Looking for info on how to upload pics from my pc to share with the public.

**pajeff02** · 03-14-2010, 09:52 AM

Go to http://www.photobucket.com and open a free account. Upload your pics to that site. They changed it recently, but I believe you hit the "Share" button over the pic you want to post and codes will appear. You may still also be able to mouse over a picture and they will appear beneath it. Simply copy and paste the [IMG] code into your post on here. The picture will then appear after you "Submit Reply" to post your message.

**KahanaReef** · 03-14-2010, 09:55 AM

Welcome to the site

You should check out the for sale section. Keep your eyes peeled on autotrader.com. You can set it up to get emails when one becomes available.
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/index.jsp?bkms=

As far as pictures go, I use photobucket. Here is a writeup.
http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=73689

Good luck with your search

**Contagious74** · 03-14-2010, 10:01 AM

Thank you pafejj02! I was thinking that was going to have to be the way to go as well. That step will be next on my "to do" list. Cheers.

Also.. keep an ear out for T/A sales.. I'm looking for a beater to turn into a beauty. Willing to travel.

**Contagious74** · 03-14-2010, 10:07 AM

Thank you all for your info. I'm in debt to you.

**0rion** · 03-14-2010, 10:15 AM

Originally Posted by Contagious74

Thank you pafejj02! I was thinking that was going to have to be the way to go as well. That step will be next on my "to do" list. Cheers.

Also.. keep an ear out for T/A sales.. I'm looking for a beater to turn into a beauty. Willing to travel.

where at in Ohio..... I actually know someone with a 74 Formula that's wanting to sell it. I'm in Lancaster which is just southeast of Columbus. It's not a trans am but the formula hood looked better anyhow.

**67CamaroRSSS** · 03-14-2010, 12:48 PM

Originally Posted by 0rion

where at in Ohio..... I actually know someone with a 74 Formula that's wanting to sell it. I'm in Lancaster which is just southeast of Columbus. It's not a trans am but the formula hood looked better anyhow.

That's a matter of personal opinion. I happen to favor the shaker hood myself. But there's no denying the appeal of the 1st gen and early 2nd gen functional Ram Air hood on the Formula 400 birds.

**bamaz28** · 03-15-2010, 04:39 AM

welcome to ls1

**Contagious74** · 03-15-2010, 06:44 AM

Originally Posted by 0rion

where at in Ohio..... I actually know someone with a 74 Formula that's wanting to sell it. I'm in Lancaster which is just southeast of Columbus. It's not a trans am but the formula hood looked better anyhow.

I'm located in the suburbs of Columbus, about 30 miles from Lancaster. The hood style I'm on the fence kinda.. As I like the shaker hood, the formula hood has it's benefits as well, for example being able to airbrush or apply the decal of the firebird. I know that can be done on a shaker hood too, but not the same effect ya' know?
Do you have a price quote from the someone you know? Since I'm looking for a project car, I'm not wanting to break the bank at the beginning, haha.

**Contagious74** · 03-15-2010, 06:48 AM

Originally Posted by Contagious74

I'm located in the suburbs of Columbus, about 30 miles from Lancaster. The hood style I'm on the fence kinda.. As I like the shaker hood, the formula hood has it's benefits as well, for example being able to airbrush or apply the decal of the firebird. I know that can be done on a shaker hood too, but not the same effect ya' know?
Do you have a price quote from the someone you know? Since I'm looking for a project car, I'm not wanting to break the bank at the beginning, haha.

Reverse that ... decal applies better on the T/A hood rather than Formula.

**Knight** · 03-15-2010, 07:46 AM

G'day and welcome.

**0rion** · 03-15-2010, 09:09 AM

Originally Posted by Contagious74

I'm located in the suburbs of Columbus, about 30 miles from Lancaster. The hood style I'm on the fence kinda.. As I like the shaker hood, the formula hood has it's benefits as well, for example being able to airbrush or apply the decal of the firebird. I know that can be done on a shaker hood too, but not the same effect ya' know?
Do you have a price quote from the someone you know? Since I'm looking for a project car, I'm not wanting to break the bank at the beginning, haha.

I just stopped up there yesterday and talked to him. He said he'd like to get $4500 for it but he didn't sound real convinced.

Originally Posted by Contagious74

Reverse that ... decal applies better on the T/A hood rather than Formula.

formula hood doesn't need a decal.

It just drips of bad ass factory.

**DARK PHX** · 03-15-2010, 12:10 PM

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