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Xplantdad 10-31-2005 03:12 AM

Steve's Excellent 1969 Trans Am!!
 
1969 Trans Am
This is one of the 697 TA’s built in 1969 and one of 520 Ram Air III with a 4spd. This car was sold on 11/26/69 at Frank Dreier Pontiac in Flatt River, MO. I have been in contact with all the owners except the original Mark Daniels of Webster, MO. The car having six previous owners is amazingly original and retains all its original components. The car was restored in 2003 by RPM restorations.

This is my first Pontiac, and what a Pontiac it is. The car has exceeded my performance expectations in both handling and acceleration. To me the “Pony Car” exemplifies the ultimate performance of that era, by incorporating the largest displacement engines in the smallest/lightest cars. The results are a well balanced car whose performance was not matched for over three decades.

I have always liked 69 TA’s because of their unique features and look. I became aware of this car in 1998 and kept in casual contact with the owner. Well, this past spring my perseverance paid off and I purchased the car.

Standard Feature of the 1969 Trans Am Package:
400 cubic inch Ram Air III engine
335 horsepower
430 lb-ft torque
10.75:1 compression
4-barrel Quadrajet carb
Chrome Valve Covers
Long Branch exhaust manifolds with Dual exhausts
Floor mounted 3-speed Manual Transmission
3.55:1 Ratio 10 Bolt Safe-T-Track locking rear axle
Exclusive Trans Am hood with twin functional scoops ramming cool air directly into the carb
Air Extractors on front fenders allow hot engine compartment air to escape behind the front wheels
High effort quick ratio power steering
High effort power front disc brakes
Heavy Duty Shocks
Heavy Duty Springs
One inch diameter front stabilizer bar
Front Lower Spoiler
Floating Rear Deck Lid Spoiler (marked as D80 on data plate)
Trans Am paint scheme: All were painted Cameo Ivory (50 on data plate) with twin Tyrol Blue stripes Striping was used on hood, roof, deck lid and spoiler (pedestals only), ending in a solid blue Tail panel
Trans Am decals on front fenders and rear spoiler
Blacked-out Grills
Woodgrain Steering Wheel (some later cars got a sport wheel)
The car is equipped with the following additional options:

M20 Transmission
Remote Mirror
Step Gauges and Tach
Tinted Glass
Am/Fm Radio
Rear Defogger
Deluxe Seat Belts
Rally II Wheels
Pedal Trim
Wood Shifter Knob
Mats Front

[Steve Shauger]


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Belair62 10-31-2005 03:42 AM

Re: Steve's Excellent 1969 Trans Am!!
 
Beautiful car ya hump !!!

SamLBInj 10-31-2005 03:58 AM

Re: Paceme's Excellent 1969 Trans Am!!
 
Can I have it? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gif

MosportGreen66 10-31-2005 04:13 AM

Re: Paceme's Excellent 1969 Trans Am!!
 
Steve... you have some first class cars!
This TA is nothing off the trend!
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Dave Rifkin 10-31-2005 04:23 AM

Re: Paceme's Excellent 1969 Trans Am!!
 
Beautiful car. I remember seeing one of those cars come screaming around a bend when I was a kid. The car was in Deal, NJ and I have never forgotten the sight of that thing flying around the curve.
BTW: what are the lines going across the radiator for?

KENNY_PASCOE 10-31-2005 04:24 AM

Re: Paceme's Excellent 1969 Trans Am!!
 
NEAT CAR STEVE... NOW CAN I HAVE IT ???? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif KP

OUTLAW 10-31-2005 04:32 AM

Re: Paceme's Excellent 1969 Trans Am!!
 
Awesome TA

I love those 69s

BLOWNALKYCAMARO 10-31-2005 05:13 AM

Re: Paceme's Excellent 1969 Trans Am!!
 
If you look close those lines are the power steering cooler!

Xplantdad 10-31-2005 05:25 AM

Re: Paceme's Excellent 1969 Trans Am!!
 
Steve...youre T/A is awesome! Thanks for sharing the pics and the write up...I'm jealous! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

Stuart Adams 10-31-2005 05:29 AM

Re: Paceme's Excellent 1969 Trans Am!!
 
Awesome car Steve. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

Steve Shauger 10-31-2005 05:31 AM

Re: Paceme's Excellent 1969 Trans Am!!
 
Thanks everyone for your kind words. A special thanks goes out to Bruce...he did a great job!

Belair62 10-31-2005 05:55 AM

Re: Paceme's Excellent 1969 Trans Am!!
 
AAHHHH...Grasshopper did well,,,,,,,,, https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

Xplantdad 10-31-2005 06:00 AM

Re: Paceme's Excellent 1969 Trans Am!!
 
Aw geez...thanks DAD! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif

12bolt 10-31-2005 07:13 AM

Re: Paceme's Excellent 1969 Trans Am!!
 
You need to bring that Car down next time you visit your Mom!! Love to see it next to the White COPO!

Steve Shauger 10-31-2005 07:24 AM

Re: Paceme's Excellent 1969 Trans Am!!
 
David,I usually go the Massey house show on thanksgiving, but my mom is visiting my brother in Memphis. I was hoping to meet up with you then. I know your a ford guy, so imagine this, I have been looking for a Boss 302 for a couple of months. Its not a shelby, but they are kool cars.

kwhizz 10-31-2005 03:33 PM

Re: Paceme's Excellent 1969 Trans Am!!
 
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/burnout.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/burnout.gif

Ken https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif

DarrenX33 10-31-2005 03:52 PM

Re: Paceme's Excellent 1969 Trans Am!!
 
Very cool Steve!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif

Mr. T 10-31-2005 05:13 PM

Re: Paceme's Excellent 1969 Trans Am!!
 
Very, very nice 69 TA Steve. I remember you telling me at SCR8 that you were going to sell it to me....cheap! Remember? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif

1967Z28 10-31-2005 07:07 PM

Re: Paceme's Excellent 1969 Trans Am!!
 
Congratulations, Steve. I have always thought the '69 T/As were very cool and yours is an awesome example. Enjoy. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

-Jon

Mr70 10-31-2005 07:13 PM

Re: Paceme's Excellent 1969 Trans Am!!
 
Nice car Steve.
Is that a Factory 8TK player & what Tape is in it?

TimG 10-31-2005 11:39 PM

Re: Paceme's Excellent 1969 Trans Am!!
 
Beautiful car....how come new cars can't capture the look of the old cars?

12bolt 11-01-2005 01:25 AM

Re: Paceme's Excellent 1969 Trans Am!!
 
Steve, The Boss 302 is the Z-28 of Mustangs! They are rising quickly in value so step up your Shopping efforts. They are very Cool Cars and Outhandle any Shelby made after 1966. DEE Snider of Quiet Riot had a very Nice 69 Yellow Boss 302. He is still up on Long Island maybe it's available....! If The COPO is still here, I will be at the Massey House on Thanksgiving Morning with it.

GTO_DON 11-01-2005 05:14 AM

Re: Paceme's Excellent 1969 Trans Am!!
 
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gifDEE SNIDER WAS NOT IN QUIET RIOT. I THINK YOU MENT TWISTED SISTER https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif

Belair62 11-01-2005 06:23 AM

Re: Paceme's Excellent 1969 Trans Am!!
 
Steve...when you beat on this one...how does it "feel" compared to an L78 or L72 ??

Steve Shauger 11-01-2005 06:54 AM

Re: Paceme's Excellent 1969 Trans Am!!
 
Pulls much stronger than the L34 and revs quicker. A little more torque than the L78 but less power above 5 grand, but fairly close. No comparison to the L72. The L72 has both more torque and revs quicker. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

Belair62 11-01-2005 07:00 AM

Re: Paceme's Excellent 1969 Trans Am!!
 
Sounds like a ball...

Xplantdad 11-01-2005 07:36 AM

Re: Paceme's Excellent 1969 Trans Am!!
 
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Sounds like a ball...

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and looks AWESOME https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

JoeG 11-01-2005 10:00 AM

Re: Paceme's Excellent 1969 Trans Am!!
 
They did build some nice stuff once upon a time------

SamLBInj 11-01-2005 05:21 PM

Re: Paceme's Excellent 1969 Trans Am!!
 
[ QUOTE ]
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gifDEE SNIDER WAS NOT IN QUIET RIOT. I THINK YOU MENT TWISTED SISTER https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif

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Correct, Randy Rhodes was in Quiet Riot then moved onto Ozzy Osbourne (His Best stuff)then crashed in a plane messing around..Did anyone actually listen to quiet riot?

GTO_DON 11-02-2005 04:07 AM

Re: Paceme's Excellent 1969 Trans Am!!
 
[ QUOTE ]
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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gifDEE SNIDER WAS NOT IN QUIET RIOT. I THINK YOU MENT TWISTED SISTER https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif

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Correct, Randy Rhodes was in Quiet Riot then moved onto Ozzy Osbourne (His Best stuff)then crashed in a plane messing around..Did anyone actually listen to quiet riot?

[/ QUOTE ] https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gifFIRST METAL BAND TO HAVE A NUMBER 1 ALBUM!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gifMETAL HEALTH https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif I STILL LISTEN TO ALL THAT 80'S MUSIC! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif CANT HELP IT. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif

Salvatore 11-02-2005 04:13 AM

Re: Paceme's Excellent 1969 Trans Am!!
 
And my man Don does have the CD's to prove it! Back and forth to Conn. and never heard anything twice! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

SamLBInj 11-02-2005 06:23 PM

Re: Paceme's Excellent 1969 Trans Am!!
 
[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gifDEE SNIDER WAS NOT IN QUIET RIOT. I THINK YOU MENT TWISTED SISTER https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif

[/ QUOTE ]
Correct, Randy Rhodes was in Quiet Riot then moved onto Ozzy Osbourne (His Best stuff)then crashed in a plane messing around..Did anyone actually listen to quiet riot?

[/ QUOTE ] https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gifFIRST METAL BAND TO HAVE A NUMBER 1 ALBUM!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gifMETAL HEALTH https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif I STILL LISTEN TO ALL THAT 80'S MUSIC! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif CANT HELP IT. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif

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Im also a head banger,I saw Metallica and GodSmack recently on a trip to Millwaukee, Absolutly awesome! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif

SamLBInj 11-02-2005 06:25 PM

Re: Paceme's Excellent 1969 Trans Am!!
 
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And my man Don does have the CD's to prove it! Back and forth to Conn. and never heard anything twice! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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You cant listen to A/C D/C only once, you have to looop Hells Bells and Highway to Hell a few times.. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/tongue.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif

drdave69 11-03-2005 03:59 PM

Re: Paceme's Excellent 1969 Trans Am!!
 
I agree with you Sam, Godsmack is AWESOME.
And I LOVED Quiet Riot in the 80s.

GM-26 11-04-2005 03:28 AM

Re: Paceme's Excellent 1969 Trans Am!!
 
Steve, Your Trans Am is beautiful! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif I'd love to hear it going through the gears! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

Belair62 11-04-2005 05:03 AM

Re: Paceme's Excellent 1969 Trans Am!!
 
I dig it too...Steve is one of the good guys in the hobby too...even though he is a hump....

Xplantdad 11-04-2005 05:10 AM

Re: Paceme's Excellent 1969 Trans Am!!
 
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I dig it too...Steve is one of the good guys in the hobby too...even though he is a hump....

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Bob and his weird sayings...must be an Illinois thing... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

Steve and his '69 Trans Am = AWESOME!

69rsz28 11-04-2005 06:29 AM

Re: Paceme's Excellent 1969 Trans Am!!
 


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Im also a head banger,I saw Metallica and GodSmack recently on a trip to Millwaukee, Absolutly awesome! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif

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Cool. I saw Metallica and Godsmack in New Orleans back in Nov. last year. You can go to their website and download the different concerts then burn your own CD. I relive it about once a week. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif

Steve Shauger 11-04-2005 05:04 PM

Re: Paceme's Excellent 1969 Trans Am!!
 
This is a great hobby which exposes us to all types of people and personalities. More specific the Supercar Registry is an awesome site for sharing information and networking. The relationships I have formed within this forum are remarkable. The number of posts, and the scope of information is simply amazing. Gotta like the many smart a$$ remarks, by none other than the Belairemeister. Keep them comin... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...elairSucks.gif

SamLBInj 11-04-2005 06:30 PM

Re: Paceme's Excellent 1969 Trans Am!!
 
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Im also a head banger,I saw Metallica and GodSmack recently on a trip to Millwaukee, Absolutly awesome! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif

[/ QUOTE ]
Cool. I saw Metallica and Godsmack in New Orleans back in Nov. last year. You can go to their website and download the different concerts then burn your own CD. I relive it about once a week. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif

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Did they finish up with an encore of Enter Sandman, they did an awesome rendition of it that lasted about 30 minutes. Those guys live to play live...I would go see them any time! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif


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