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Chris Castor owns this black Trans Am. Chris writes:
"Hey, I'm sending some pics of my '77 Trans Am. It
all started actually in 1979, which is also the year I was born. My
grandmother and aunt, within a year of each other, purchased firebirds, one
a '79 and the other an '80. From the time I knew what a firebird was, I
wanted one. Finally after 19 years I finally got some cash together and went
looking. I found this one online and a few days later drove to Canton Ohio
to see it. As soon as I walked around the corner of the owners condo, I was
sold... I have owned her now for a little over 6 years and barring any
absolute need to sell her, I never plan to. The paint still needs redone,
because of lacquer cracks which was planned to be done shortly after
purchase, but college and bills had put all of this on hold. The paint is
now planned for this winter after cruising season. The interior is mostly
all original besides carpet and a headliner that were replaced by the
previous owners. The '79-81 style decal kit was already on her when I bought
her, but complements the firethorn interior very nicely. After the repaint I
am debating on reapplying this same decal kit or a Light/Dark orange version
of the '77 style kit. Either way I don't plan to apply the "standard" gold
on black when I have that bright red interior there. Although I am a fan of
originality, I like mine being something a little different than what you
normally see. The original block and heads are on a stand in my garage
replaced w/ an early '70's 400 block bored .030 over w/ forged pistons, Ram
Air IV cam, and #16 heads, all machined by Station Auto in Coraopolis, PA.
The car is not a daily driver and is only driven on the nicest days and to
shows. Well that's me for now. I will send updates soon as well as more pics
when the paint is complete."
Chris just recently sent me this updated information on his TA:
"The full restoration is complete after 2 years. She
has finally received a name but its due to an unfortunate circumstance. My
aunt that I had mentioned in my last letter has passed away from cancer in
Feb '09. She's the person majorly responsible for my love for Firebirds and
T/A's. I found it only fitting to name mine "Lynne Ann" in her memory. The
last picture included in this set is of her with her 1980 Firebird Esprit
taken shortly after her purchasing it. That's also my Grandmother's '79 in
the background. My T/A has come a long way in the 10 years I have owned her
with a lot of work and help from Family and Friends. I'd like to thank my
father especially for all of his help in this project and I appreciate you
continuing to let me be a part of your site!"
Chris Castor |
