Matthew Barbee
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1977 Trans am Project: pulling the engine to get ready for a 455 and 4 speed.
This is my 1977 Pontiac Trans am project. For a while now I have wanted to pull the 400 Chevrolet engine out that the previous owner installed and replace it with a Pontiac engine. This is the beginning of that process, where I will be re installing a 455 and 4speed.
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Video

1979 Pontiac Trans am project overview.
zhlédnutí 723Před 11 měsíci
In this video we go over the plans I have for the 1979 Pontiac trans am.
WILL IT RUN? 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
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Follow along as I work on this 1979 Pontiac Trans Am and see if it will run after sitting several years.

Komentáře

  • @sebastianoforte3214
    @sebastianoforte3214 Před 26 dny

    Fantastica........

  • @OsoBlanco17
    @OsoBlanco17 Před 2 měsíci

    Great car, great song, great video! Those second gen F bodies were some of the best cars I ever had or worked on.

    • @Matt_Barbee
      @Matt_Barbee Před 2 měsíci

      @@OsoBlanco17 thank you! I love my trans am!

  • @OsoBlanco17
    @OsoBlanco17 Před 2 měsíci

    First car was an 81 that was mechanically sound but rotted to shit. Found an 80 with a solid body but needed an engine. Had to turn that 81 into a parts car and it broke my heart.

    • @Matt_Barbee
      @Matt_Barbee Před 2 měsíci

      @@OsoBlanco17 that’s was tough I’m sure! At least you still had parts of it.

  • @Swanlord05
    @Swanlord05 Před 4 měsíci

    Wow

  • @dr.schmecklesbergklitnick3811

    Beautiful, simply beautiful

  • @dr.schmecklesbergklitnick3811

    is that an HO or SD? I want to get a 455 SD to swap in my 81 TA

  • @davidrouse7052
    @davidrouse7052 Před 6 měsíci

    BETTER LEAVE THAT 400 RIGHT WHERE IT IS BUDDY, THEY'RE A TOUGH BLOCK.

    • @Matt_Barbee
      @Matt_Barbee Před 6 měsíci

      It was a great running engine! I just want to be able to enjoy a Pontiac engine in my Pontiac

    • @davidrouse7052
      @davidrouse7052 Před 6 měsíci

      HAD ONE IN MY 71 CATALINA. LOVED IT.

    • @Matt_Barbee
      @Matt_Barbee Před 6 měsíci

      I picked up a 455 to go in😁

  • @chriswalker6776
    @chriswalker6776 Před 6 měsíci

    Almost a Hurst Oldsmobile. Idk if I have ever seen the GT olds

  • @roberthunter8573
    @roberthunter8573 Před 6 měsíci

    Good song

  • @BillyBlackwell-zu6vl
    @BillyBlackwell-zu6vl Před 6 měsíci

    Do. It. A. 455 ci. Yes. 😂😂😂😂not. A. C😢😢😢

    • @Matt_Barbee
      @Matt_Barbee Před 6 měsíci

      Yes! Got the engine waiting. I hope to install Vintage ac down the road😁

  • @bradleymadosh911
    @bradleymadosh911 Před 6 měsíci

    The 455 with the distributor in the front of motor is the one to get. They are faster then the 454 and the one you have rn. Still a nice motor you have there

  • @strokerwatson4770
    @strokerwatson4770 Před 6 měsíci

    I just subscribed to your channel

  • @bradleymadosh911
    @bradleymadosh911 Před 6 měsíci

    Nice vehicles you have. Keep your Battery off cement it kills them. Put a board under it

  • @strokerwatson4770
    @strokerwatson4770 Před 6 měsíci

    Very cool I am crazy about Pontiac car's can't get enough of them

    • @Matt_Barbee
      @Matt_Barbee Před 6 měsíci

      I love working on these old Pontiac’s!

  • @chriswalker6776
    @chriswalker6776 Před 6 měsíci

    Pontiac with Chevy engines i wouldn't buy. Original heck yeah

    • @Matt_Barbee
      @Matt_Barbee Před 6 měsíci

      I’m righting the wrong of the previous owner and installing an Pontiac 455😁

  • @wilsonlee5720
    @wilsonlee5720 Před 7 měsíci

    Nice! You going to the Bandit run this year? I’ve never been, but this is my first year having a late 70s TA, so I might go.

    • @Matt_Barbee
      @Matt_Barbee Před 7 měsíci

      I’ve never been either but I’d like to! I’ll have to check the dates and see if I can make it.

  • @BlancoLobo
    @BlancoLobo Před 7 měsíci

    The original super duty

  • @herbertojeda7461
    @herbertojeda7461 Před 7 měsíci

    Pls keep up th older models alive guys

  • @user-gf7ml8vq7s
    @user-gf7ml8vq7s Před 7 měsíci

    Love it

  • @user-gf7ml8vq7s
    @user-gf7ml8vq7s Před 7 měsíci

    Preety🎉3😢😂😂

  • @theodoredugranrut8201
    @theodoredugranrut8201 Před 7 měsíci

    Show us more

    • @Matt_Barbee
      @Matt_Barbee Před 7 měsíci

      Pulling the engine soon, I will have more videos going up.

    • @Matt_Barbee
      @Matt_Barbee Před 6 měsíci

      New update posted!

  • @BanthaPooDoo64
    @BanthaPooDoo64 Před 11 měsíci

    Sad to say but the TA rust bucket part it out ,the other TA has more potential

  • @Ontariosound
    @Ontariosound Před 11 měsíci

    I wish you luck. A 4 speed car would deserve a restoration much more than an Automatic.

    • @Matt_Barbee
      @Matt_Barbee Před 11 měsíci

      I have a 77 S.E. 400 4 speed car I’m working on as well!

  • @boomyashockya7166
    @boomyashockya7166 Před 11 měsíci

    Restore both. The rougher one can be fixed. Fix them both. You'll appreciate it later.

  • @Brandon__Mills
    @Brandon__Mills Před 11 měsíci

    Beast💪🏼

  • @kassemlarsen7839
    @kassemlarsen7839 Před 11 měsíci

    Looking forward to se you building it, good luck

  • @BelindaNunley-dt1tm
    @BelindaNunley-dt1tm Před 11 měsíci

    Save old Blue it was my first car

  • @zoeferbrache
    @zoeferbrache Před rokem

    I love a Trans Am! There is a beauty in older cars that the cars of today just don't have,and you got it to run, i hope you plan on doing a complete restore on it! 🤗

  • @HyRkt
    @HyRkt Před rokem

    You going to post more?

  • @dh87990
    @dh87990 Před rokem

    I have a Pontiac firebird trans am from 1976 with a 455 7.5L engine and 4-speed manuell gearbox, sweet car to drive....🚔

  • @ShadowsOnTheScreen
    @ShadowsOnTheScreen Před rokem

    “Ice cube juice”. Lol. Guys like you owe everything to Derek at VGG.

    • @Greatday68
      @Greatday68 Před 3 měsíci

      Derek at VVG is an overrated hack. And there were many people who came way before that hack even thought about being on youtube.

  • @rudyflores9395
    @rudyflores9395 Před rokem

    why build 2 why not 3

  • @nickwillobey2205
    @nickwillobey2205 Před rokem

    Looks good anyhow 😁

  • @michaeldowling5590
    @michaeldowling5590 Před rokem

    403 biggest engine that year. And last 2 years before that. Same hp as the standard 400 and 100lbs lighter. Good running engine too

  • @jeffb243
    @jeffb243 Před rokem

    Sounds pretty damn good too!!!

  • @kapekodbob
    @kapekodbob Před rokem

    Have you ever watched any other first start in 20 years videos ? You could have done so much to make it easier on that engine.

  • @DanielLopez-me9mh
    @DanielLopez-me9mh Před rokem

    It's cool to see this car come to life this was definitely over due for this beautiful Oldsmobile

  • @DanielLopez-me9mh
    @DanielLopez-me9mh Před rokem

    But yours is a very rare GT version you have struck gold especially those were one of last of the rear wheel drive

  • @DanielLopez-me9mh
    @DanielLopez-me9mh Před rokem

    Those 88 were known as the cutlass Supreme classic at mid year Oldsmobile change over to the front wheel drive

  • @DanielLopez-me9mh
    @DanielLopez-me9mh Před rokem

    Lol so cool the ta comes with the puppy

  • @DanielLopez-me9mh
    @DanielLopez-me9mh Před rokem

    Love those 2nd gen F bodies especially the y82 I think that the bandit edition

    • @Matt_Barbee
      @Matt_Barbee Před 6 měsíci

      I am actually working on a 77 y82 as well!

  • @DanielLopez-me9mh
    @DanielLopez-me9mh Před rokem

    It looks like it has Hurst Oldsmobile decals this also the rear spoiler G body is a jem love em

  • @transamtransam2743
    @transamtransam2743 Před rokem

    What a Turd......................... Good luck with all that

  • @alimorris2002
    @alimorris2002 Před rokem

    One of the most beautiful Trans Am models.👍

  • @jonathanduke8295
    @jonathanduke8295 Před rokem

    Olds

  • @NotAGarage
    @NotAGarage Před rokem

    I miss all my 79's. Will you sell it instead of parting it out?,

    • @Matt_Barbee
      @Matt_Barbee Před rokem

      Yes I would sell it but it doesn’t have a title.

    • @NotAGarage
      @NotAGarage Před rokem

      ​@@Matt_Barbeename a price or video when you're ready sir. I subscribed. I'll keep a lookout

  • @danschneider7369
    @danschneider7369 Před rokem

    Vice Grip rip off.

    • @Matt_Barbee
      @Matt_Barbee Před rokem

      Thank you, I love Vice Grip Garage! I’ll make sure to try and drive the car hundreds of miles home next time.

  • @nevamind68t23
    @nevamind68t23 Před rokem

    Onya mate 👍🏾🦘🤎

  • @rescuedandrestoredgarage

    Just found your channel so i subscribed. The wife and i have 2 79 trans ams love these cars. Have a great weekend, brother.

    • @Matt_Barbee
      @Matt_Barbee Před rokem

      Thank you, I love them too they are great cars!

    • @rescuedandrestoredgarage
      @rescuedandrestoredgarage Před rokem

      @Matt_Barbee I agree old-school looks with a new car ride.

    • @Matt_Barbee
      @Matt_Barbee Před rokem

      Modern amenities are a plus in my book! I have a 78 ta I’m restoring that I’ll be making some videos of soon!

    • @rescuedandrestoredgarage
      @rescuedandrestoredgarage Před rokem

      @Matt_Barbee that's awesome. I am looking forward to watching.

  • @kentuckyrain2223
    @kentuckyrain2223 Před rokem

    😂