1979 Pontiac TRANS AM! (6.6 LITER V8!)

Checking out an all original 1979 Pontiac Trans Am with a 6.6 liter V8, air conditioning, FM radio and more at Past & Present Motor Cars! What do y'all think of the Trans Am? My inner trailer park mullet wearin' side keeps pulling me back to this one...
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[@grand73am]

Enjoyed the video. Nice car. 79 TA's are my favorites. I have several. A couple of corrections. The wheels were not originally painted that way. They would have been gray with silver on the spokes originally. So those have been custom painted. No big deal, but just a fact. The dash bezel machining is called "engine turned", not fish scale. The trim moldings around the windshield and back glass are supposed to be black, but these are not, so somebody has changed that. The engine is the 403 Olds, which only came with the automatic transmission. The shaker decal for a 403 Olds should read "6.6 Litre". The shaker decal on this car has been changed to the "TA 6.6" decal, which is for the Pontiac 400 engine. So, the decal is wrong for the engine. Since that decal is wrong, the car may have been repainted and new decals installed, with the incorrect shaker decal used. The paint looks very good, and the decals look new, so I think it has been repainted and new decals installed which would explain the unoriginal items. It wouldn't be unusual for a car to need new paint 40 years later, unless it stayed in a climate controlled garage all its life. The vast majority of 79 TA's had the 403 Olds with automatic transmission, like this one. The 4 speed manual transmission was only used with the Pontiac 400 engine, or Pontiac 301 in 1979. They were phasing out the last of the Pontiac 400 engines in 79, and only had about 8300 400's left to sell, so they only sold those with 4 speeds. That was out of a total 79 Trans Am production of about 117,000. The 1979 year was, and still is, the highest production year for the Trans Am and Firebird in history. One big reason the 403 Olds TA doesn't feel very fast from a stop is that most of them came with a 2.41 rear end gear ratio for good gas mileage. So, not real quick on take-off, but easy highway cruising and good gas mileage. A 79 TA with the Pontiac 400 4 speed would take off faster, and a big reason for that is that it came with 3.23 rear end gears, instead of the 2.41 highway gears that the Olds 403 cars got. But even with the highway gears, the 79 TA Olds 403 can still be peppy. And that one looks like it is, and looks good doing it too.

[@shahidnazir3597]

Absolutely ! David Kautzman

[@MitchGrooms]

wow, you know your cars.. good job. i got a 81 Turbo Trans Am.

[@alessioonofrio180]

I’m 15 and I’m obsessed with your vids ahaha

[@kelleymanning1137]

The U.S. made cars with character like no other country in the world.

[@ramreaper3853]

I LOVE the trans am! I have been building one with my dad for years. Started with just the frame and body. Building everything else! Should be road worthy next summer

[@corycade9041]

I dont mean to be so off topic but does any of you know a trick to log back into an instagram account? I stupidly forgot my login password. I appreciate any tricks you can give me!

[@maxwellgraysen3451]

@Cory Cade Instablaster ;)

[@corycade9041]

@Maxwell Graysen I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site thru google and I'm in the hacking process atm. Takes a while so I will get back to you later with my results.

[@corycade9041]

@Maxwell Graysen it worked and I actually got access to my account again. I'm so happy! Thanks so much you saved my account !

[@maxwellgraysen3451]

@Cory Cade no problem xD

[@harleychief7285]

Also my first car-mine was silver with a big turquoise bird! Brings back some memories!

[@CraigSmith568]

In 1979 all Trans Ams with the automatic had the 403 Oldsmobile engine in them. All 4-speed cars came with the Pontiac 400. The auto had T/A 6.6 on the scoop and the 4-speed had 6.6 Litre. You can tell the Olds engines by the oil fill tube. Also the wheels should have silver where those are painted red. Most Trans Ams had the snowflake wheels. That is a super clean car though. The Olds had less horsepower and the block will not take a lot of horsepower. A friend of mine didn't believe it and built one up and it split the block in two. They will last a long time in stock form though. I have a 79 Black 400 4-speed car that has been replaced with the 455 Pontiac.

[@bossmoeproduction9884]

I have the same car I have a bad carburetor not sure with brand to go with I’m think 4 barrel

[@CraigSmith568]

@@bossmoeproduction9884 I would keep the original carb. Even if you replace it keep the original. There are places that offer numbers matching carbs.

[@2nd2nun41]

pretty sure, all Trans Ams came with the snowflake rims from factory.

[@2nd2nun41]

That was my first car.

[@leonmarker7482]

@@2nd2nun41 That assumption is incorrect.

[@McPappan]

I had a Firebird -71 until a couple of month ago. Already miss it but enjoying my Harley insted :-)

[@MotorcyclingwithCarl]

Needs the honeycomb rims!!

[@ryankwalk81]

Sweet looking car right there.

[@piercekeller6613]

The Chevy is personally my favorite, I want a 1967 Chevy Impala SS

[@marka2510]

1967 is a great looking year for Chevrolet. I have a '67 Chevelle SS 396 convertible and she gets thumbs up where ever I go.

[@RobertShawAKARobbie]

I had the 77 Sky Bird, for my first ride, purchased for 800 bucks, couldn't buy one for that now though.

[@scott917]

Sweet looking but gutless under the hood. Thanks a lot smog control.

[@tanktreadway420]

Truth

[@fritzk9118]

The kid is right. The Chevelle SS is a classic. The 55 Bel Air is a classic. A 79 Trans Am is not a classic, and has the ugliest front end ever, "imo". This coming from a guy who owned a 68 firebird HO, 70 firebird formula 400, and a 77 Blackbird and used to race in the local Trans Am club back in the day. The years you want is 68 to 73. Then the 76/77 blackbird is also okay but weaker. Dude, Honda Civics will beat that car. Edit: After some reflection on my post, I must apologize to anyone that does like the 79's. It's just my opinion and I have no right to be a boomer about what anyone likes or dislikes. You do you. But I left my post with the edits as otherwise this won't make sense.

[@mackdiesel6437]

Makes my inner mullet smile. 😁 how about that Camaro RS??

[@tomcherry7029]

403 olds Engine 185hp , the ralley II's did not come from the Factory painted that Color . firebirds/trans ams did not come with pop up head lights until 1982, they started out with 4 headlights in 1967-1969 , 2 headlights in 1970 1/2 - 1976 back to 4 headlights in 1977-1981

[@shahidnazir3597]

David Kautzman

[@oregonoutback7779]

OK Block, upon purchasing this bird & growing out your mullet, it will be required for you to only wear wife beaters from now on and get a complete back tattoo of Burt Reynolds. Also, the AM/FM radio will be permanently locked onto the All Skynyrd All The Time station. The big downside to this purchase, is the limited trunk capacity when buying new motor scooters for the channel. Nothing larger than a Honda Monkey will fit. In spite of the downside, this seem like a good fit for you. People won't question the helmet & GoPro when driving this beastly bird.

[@dadwithabike]

Dude. Not kidding, this was my first car. My dad and I rebuilt one a LONG time ago. Mine was black, tan interior with that nice gold bird. Smokey and the Bandit much ...

[@BlockheadMoto]

That’s awesome! Love the black and gold one 🔥

[@brucesmith7858]

I would have grabbed the 55. Also sounds like you had the same problems with car dealers I’m enjoying with H-D dealers. And they wonder why they are going in the toilet with sales for the late 10 years.

[@johnh2349]

The only thing sweet about that car is the slick top. Everyone wanted t-tops and the slick tops were literally scrapped. A buddy of mine landed the slick top that Charlize Theron and Christina Ricci drove in the movie Monster. Otherwise that car was not all that great either.

[@Zelaznogsiul-63]

Those engines had no power due to smog regulation. The engineers did the best they could do to please the government standards and some power, but the technology was not there to do both, that is why they are so weak, but I love them old cars. And that trans am has and Oldsmobile 403 the 4 speed cars had the Pontiac 400. Great video.

[@joetoronto6396]

Very nice not for everyone somewhat heavy that's the performance question not a good idea to spin the wheel as the rear differential is kinda weak Manual was also nice if you have the leg to push the clutch They changed the scoop on the hood in 1982 see if you can find a red one with a black eagle it's talking

[@stephenflowers8516]

Take a ride in a 70 Ram Air 4 T/A . Then you'll have an appreciation for Trans Ams before they were neutered.

[@MitchGrooms]

Pontiac never painted wheels like that, they were only one color. Great car though

[@Paul20661]

Damn that's a nice car,sound amazing That kid is awesome haha so he's also a Paul :D

[@blindwisdom9665]

I do not know if there is a dealership in Orlando but I know there's one in Tallahassee called Dale jr. Chevrolet they are real good very friendly

[@texasrider4D5]

Can't think of trans am without smokey and the bandit. Weah you, you sumbitch. Lol

[@peterhogan9537]

this is a olds 403 not the T/A6.6 like it says on the hood , so its not original.

[@motorbikeaddict]

Please get it. Gosh I absolutely love it

[@MikeEWard-vp9js]

I'll take that 66 SS convertible. The Camaro was a 67.

[@stantonhigham4690]

I see that VW bus in the back! Lets see you rip that one haha

[@irvan36mm]

2:28 That classic GM starter cranking up a big block V8 sound. Brings back memories of my dad’s Oldmobiles. Nothing like it!

[@tomcherry7029]

403 olds is not a big block and Pontiac never made a small block or big block they were all the same.

[@DoubleDMoto]

Blockheads new ride? You sure talk very highly of this one in every video! Beautiful rides!!

[@BlockheadMoto]

Lol, I wish! Maybe one day 😁

[@JanitorJay83]

I’d love a review of that 454SS sitting next to it 😍

[@jasonteegarden]

The first car was not a 69 rs camaro it was a 67 plain Jane

[@bobbywilliamson5866]

I love it how much you want for it

[@Nunyobu]

Used to own a 79 T/A with the 6.6L / 403 C.I. Olds engine and TH400 trans package. Mine has the blue decals with T tops and the powder blue interior. Miss that car. It met its end at the hands of my ex who wrapped it around a basketball pole.

[@OMGMOTO]

I just wondering how long it will be before one of those cars ends up in your garage? ;) Their website traffic just went through the roof!!

[@Warhorse274]

To bad it’s not a t top bandit edition.

[@jjs777fzr]

I’m 49 and my sister who is 8 years older had a similar car in 1979. A family friend bought it brand new and had it shipped to Boston. I’ve looked and its hard to find the same color combo as this car. My sisters was identical to this but all red interior, seats, dash, door panels etc. I was 8 or 9 and seeing this in my parents driveway was crazy. People fail to understand how awesome it was that Pontiac kept performance alive with the gas crisis, oil embargo, gas lines and emissions. And these cars could handle. All white with the red and orange phenix. Meanwhile my dad drove a ‘78 Ford station wagon. The Pontiac turned heads back then as it does now. The design is timeless in my book.

[@tylerreum4011]

Look at classic trucks too man, I have a 77 Ford F-250 with a 6.6L 400 big block in it. It fits my iron 883 perfectly and I have a truck bed toolbox in the back🤙🏻

[@xxclan4360]

Can’t wait til mine is done

[@allbloodiedup]

Man, if only I lived in Florida. I would be in that guys shop every day until I bought a car from him. Some beautiful machines for sure!

[@robertbelote5273]

Nice car . Try dipping your toes in the oval . Check out a ford torino , very nice lines , alot of engine choices and trim packages. Also a bit of a rarity.

[@ryans3194]

I am a mopar guy myself

[@Paul20661]

Aw I'm gonna miss this premiere,busy day today for me,I'll watch it later when I come back home

[@mojomanmurph1925]

Brings back memories. 34,000 original miles. DANG! Went to school with a girl who had one, her dad tinkered with it and she beat most in street races.

[@frankhubbardiv8711]

I love Trans-Ams, I have an 85, my Street Glide gets more attention, but the love is equal.

[@JohnnyParanoid]

Screamin' Chicken! One of my favorite's, although maybe not the white w/ red. Maybe show some Ford love next time? Thanks for the vids.

[@thellsmith5616]

69 Chevy Camaro

[@Silverbulletzx3]

I've been a classic Mustang guy my whole life. Check out an old Boss 302, or an older 289 mustang.

[@russcoaus2043]

Hi block nice 👊

[@Bobert383]

Sorry dude that’s a ‘67 Camaro.

[@BlockheadMoto]

You’re right! Looked at the wrong listing, they have a few on hand at the moment, haha

[@michaeltharp2506]

Let’s see a 1969 Corvette Stingray

[@BlockheadMoto]

Beautiful car! I’ll keep an eye out 👍🏼

[@paulwrighton5236]

That silver Camaro he was pulling out in the beginning is a 1967 not a 69

[@Zilly]

Would be cool if you got to drive it too

[@BlockheadMoto]

They’ve offered but haven’t taken them up on it yet! Maybe soon, haha

[@stantonhigham4690]

I can totally see you in that black with the white rally SS. Cant wait to see what you get haha

[@lilbill7380]

Do you really want a automatic though? It’s not a T- top either.

[@tanktreadway420]

Awesome video as always Block! I'm a mopar man, so any of them I would be down.

[@NAguitarist]

Gonna need a video about the c1500 next to the trans am 😉

[@greghall1730]

NOVA any of them I love that car and these new videos

[@yankinoz1956]

My 78 Trans Am got up 132 mph!

[@jax3464]

Old school muscle cars just sound nasty good.

[@Godlobber]

I've wanted to see this car since the Chevelle video... that Trans-AM is so cool.

[@Godlobber]

Boooooooo it's sold :(

[@Marcus_972]

Move to Ocala and get an El Camino.

[@reddragonace20]

So far the first car I feel is more you.

[@Dustin359]

I want to see a Shelby Mustang!

[@wannafly34]

I got it right on the insta! LOL

[@jeffreycardenas7701]

First? maybe

[@BlockheadMoto]

Winner winner chicken dinner! 🥇

[@bt1970]

@@BlockheadMoto the proper response here would be "Winner winner SCREAMING CHICKEN dinner" (in reference to the hood decal)

[@luuckleibeuker8540]

That's just dope

[@bluecollarbuilds]

Guessed right :)

[@ButchiePoo]

😄👍🏍

[@Renholder76]

Blockhead, go with the 70 Chevelle or a 70 cuda