FOUND: 1972 TRANS AM "STRIKE CAR" in Quinlan, Texas

Welcome to Coffee Walk Ep. 162!
My team and I loaded up the truck and trailer this morning to head out to Quinlan, Texas to talk American Muscle with Thomas Weeks and to rescue a rarely-optioned 1972 Pontiac Trans Am. Just how rare? Well I’m going to let you guys watch to find out because I don’t want to ruin it, but let’s just say this Trans Am (1 of only 458 produced) can keep a couple of car guys talking for hours on end.
Special thanks to B&F Diner in Royse City for the epic lunch and great service!
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[@mjc8248]

Glad to see Tom hasn't changed a bit. He'll talk your ear off but you'll learn something in the process.

[@Carado5150]

Tom is annoying

[@mjc8248]

I'm old so I've spent my life in cars with these guys. You can learn a lot from then if you shut your mouth and open your ears. You think Thomas is bad get to know my uncle. Ask him a paint code question and get a beer. You're gonna know the complete history and every derivative of it and he's not even a body guy. He's an aerospace engineer.

[@daveysuperbikedwyer6882]

Tom would sell sand to an Arab

[@lilorbielilorbie2496]

@@Carado5150 No richard is annoying.

[@505Tempest]

Cool car. It’s a bit rough. Wrong motors hurts it. My brother has a ‘72 TA 455HO 4 speed car with AC. It has a rear console as well. Rare car. Cameo White on Blue deluxe interior

[@_cfoster9278]

Man Thomas is the type of guy to drink beer with and tell you the best car stories all day long lol. Such a cool dude

[@Car-dx7qk]

Fucking right!

[@steveengland8505]

I could listen to Dennis and Thomas talk about cars for hours it's getting rare to hear guys that really know car history hope Alex is retaining all this information for future generations

[@Collie_Collie_911]

I was getting ready to say pretty much the same thing as you. Sadly, good people like them are hard to find anymore. Even rarer are young people like Alex that listen and learn from people like them. Soaks up their knowledge like a sponge.

[@steveengland8505]

@@Collie_Collie_911 I grew up with Pontiacs and trans ams my first car was a 1977 trans am but most the younger guys now don't even know what a Pontiac motor even is but nothing beat the torque of a Pontiac motor to me

[@martyflannigan5052]

I can listen to Dennis talk all but Thomas is a little to much for me lol

[@Collie_Collie_911]

@Steve England crazy that as time goes on generations will have never even heard of the Pontiac brand. I have to say though, they blew it with the turbo T/A, that was a dog..

[@Collie_Collie_911]

@Marty Flannigan That is understandable. But if you follow Dennis, like I imagine you do, Dennis is usually looking at numbers and going over vehicles he is considering as soon as he arrives. If you notice in the few videos where he and Thomas have dealt, especially this one, he stands back and listens to Thomas and takes him at his word. There is a respect and trust Dennis has with Thomas you don't see on most every other purchase. Granted Dennis does have to get Thomas back on track from time to time, but the trust he has in the inspection Thomas has already done shows.

[@KCN1F]

This could have been a 20 or 25 minute episode but Tom made sure that didn't happen. Hot damn, that guy's got stories for days!

[@Doogie_Causey]

Ole Thomas Weeks Hasn't Lost His Gift Of Gab

[@ghost.driversuk]

Dennis, great to see Thomas again from the early Gas Monkey days, he’s still wheelin and dealing and he doesn’t look any older, keep in touch with this guy, he puts a smile on my face every time I see him, a real old coyote ha 👍🏻

[@wasntme3651]

One of the best episodes yet. It’s cool seeing someone as well off as Dennis that is still grounded and not some arrogant clown.

[@elhalcon40]

Exactly he’s a good guy can’t say the same about Richard Rawlings

[@GLOBAL-STRUGGLE]

Yeah he seems like he’s really down to earth respectful guy I like him need more people like him

[@GLOBAL-STRUGGLE]

@@elhalcon40 yeah totally he seems like a ahole aye

[@vtwinaddicted5852]

Gotta be a Texas thing....

[@toesuf94]

I met Dennis in Vegas one night at a Barrett-Jackson party - great guy. Very personable.

[@mikeh.753]

Thomas is a real walking car encyclopedia. Man I would pay to listen to him talk. The car world wouldn't be the same without people like Thomas and Dennis. This was the best coffee walk yet. 👍👍👍

[@genemounceSr]

OMG ! Thats a $1500 carb, at a minimum ! True friendship right there .

[@03_austindrake88]

Thomas is such a trip. He is always in salesman mode. Good guy. Cool to see he is doing great. I was bummed when Discovery stopped airing Misfit Garage. Great video.

[@clintprice2123]

I started listening before I started watching and recognized Thomas’s voice. That was a blast from the past.

[@longtime504]

Got to love Thomas,full of car love!

[@donaldbertini7969]

Thomas is a real talker! You can tell how much they really care for each other. Real car guys. Love me my Coffee Walk.

[@calevel]

If this episode would’ve lasted two hours I don’t think I would have any problem watching its entire length... so cool being part of this car talking and dealing, love the coffee walk !

[@thomasrossi31]

The ratchet strap on the mirror is classic!

[@2of2DCH]

That Mustang is the dream car.

[@coinucopia]

You ever wonder how Thomas got his last name? He can talk for weeks and weeks without skipping a beat!

[@antonydurband2997]

🤣 🤣🤣

[@rikumoi3136]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣, outstanding!!

[@Anthony-qb2gr]

I know a few guys like that, man their a handful lol, after awhile I'm just saying yes to everything they say my mind can't understand what their saying anymore

[@unwelcomemotivation]

@@Anthony-qb2gr hahaha the problem is some are completely full of crap and some like thomas are spitting facts and you can't tell the difference!!!

[@hereticnemesis]

Great to see Thomas Weeks again ,and the long time friendship between the two of you .....bloody awesome ....

[@mattevans8517]

Man, to spend 20 minutes walking around Thomas' property listening to stories and info about the cars. So cool

[@theguythatcouldfly]

Sounds like it would take a lot longer than 20 minutes!

[@johnh6532]

Except most of the stuff he says is wrong

[@1972Ventura455ho]

@@johnh6532 Dude it gave me a headache. The guy is just a BS artist.

[@token3237]

Hats off for you again Dennis ,having Thomas on .👍🏽

[@Dave_Boyer]

Thomas Weeks is such a car guy, loves and breathes numbers. He’s got the stuff! Always enjoyed watching him on TV, when he was doing what he was doing.

[@ricosuavez582]

Thomas Weeks is so underrated for his knowledge that he is able to share with people who don't know what he has to share with people for free, it's nice to see he's willing to share his knowledge with people who can understand what he is saying

[@paulpanayi9135]

Dennis is a class act, what a man !

[@1bcordell]

I was thinking the same until he got gravy on the side.

[@stephenpalmer741]

Thanks Dennis , I just love Coffee Walk .The longer the episode the better . Your a genuine guy . Thanks Stephen from Northern Ireland 🇬🇧

[@jeremynewhouse6530]

Once again you can see the respect Dennis gets from the guys that do this for a living. That’s how you know someone sticks to their word.

[@leslieadkins1353]

MAN THAT LOOKS GOOD NOW IM HUNGRY,,COOL SHOW...

[@courtneesdad]

I love watching 2 old school guys talking cars. Once they pass on, this art will be lost. The new generation can’t appreciate muscle cars.

[@edwardwood6532]

I am sure this same comment was said about a model A Fords and early 30's v8 Fords.

[@jimmccune568]

Why should they appreciate them if they don’t care about them.

[@kennethjones6650]

I thought he was a bit of a flog from the fast and loud series but this dude is a absolute sweetheart I could sit here for hours watching him

[@rojacone]

you know I just to say "Thanks Dennis" I sure do look forward to what you find next. This is far more entertaining than any of the shows on tv.

[@richardcline1337]

I hate to wrinkle your thought but even watching paint dry on the back of a rusted out old barn is more entertaining than anything on television now!

[@1982MCI]

@@richardcline1337 I had to get rid of cable three years ago cause it was turning into nothing but kardashian fat girls and news programs that lie, etc, etc, etc and for $200 per month for cable, I just could not do it anymore and I’m so much happier now with these guys and their KZbin channels, they are so much better than what cable ever gave any of us and I can watch it whenever I want!! Win, win, win!!

[@yukonjack.]

@@1982MCI Same here I quit cable almost 10 years ago when It was a 100 bucks a month. I get more entertainment off short KZbin videos on my phone. Someday I might turn the TV on again and Run just a basic antenna.... someday...?✌

[@edgray3553]

@@1982MCI I’m

[@anetteaava2681]

I'm so proud to own a Trans AM from 72 with M22 Greetings from Sweden

[@markgriffin4888]

Don't care about the comments about Thomas, enjoyed him ,and his knowledge, and of course Dennis, man, can that man eat!!!

[@markgriffin4888]

@Dominick ---don't go where??? I enjoyed Thomas, first time seeing him, I might be the only person who dislikes Richard Rawlings, he just appears to be rude and degrading to his employees, just my opinion!!!

[@yukonjack.]

He sure does,, I bet he doesn't drink much Beer🍺

[@stephendoing2253]

A couple Ole Texas boys doing deals! Love it!

[@kevinbarrett9615]

Nice to see two old friends talkin cars and making deals. At the end of the day being a good person is more important than how much extra money you squeezed out of them. Dennis’s generosity will be rewarded.

[@cherami1510]

My doctor forbids me from watching you guys eat that food. Damn you and your fast metabolisms!!!

[@Toris30]

Tom is a walking Encyclopedia of cars and storys he have whit it just gotta love him

[@vincebuono2135]

Nice to see see him!👍👍👍still has lost not lost his touch in saleing his car!! We miss you tom!!

[@johnlind8653]

Thomas could sell air.....great episode....Professor Collins got a run for his money.....awesome

[@claytonmatheny2428]

It's really nice to hear somebody that has known you for a good deal of time speak about you so well, as all of us know you are a man of character and a good man, God bless.

[@ko9446]

Thomas is the the example of why you never judge a book by its cover.

[@yukonjack.]

No Doubt as soon as he hit the gas he didn't let up!..×10......🔥

[@mr.goodpliers6988]

Last week I ran across a photo of the after-strike stack of bodies at the plant, ready to be scrapped after the switch was being made to '73 production. Crazy to hear the knowledge between these two guys. I watched the whole video and learned something every minute. Fascinating video.

[@JohnnyAFG81]

It’s incredible how they just run numbers off of cylinder heads, vin’s etc like they just looked it up. They should write a memoir!

[@hillbillyhicks8102]

Back in my 20's which was the late 80's early 90's all I ran was Pontiac. All fire birds and trans ams and a couple of late 60's fire birds. Believe it or not if submerged yourself in the world of cars you learn the numbers. In the beginning I had a book with all the casting numbers. I also had a list of certain Vin numbers of cars that came with certain vins. Now back then you could find certain cars for sale that were still reasonable. You could also still find alot in junk yards. So after a few years out digging around looking you would start to remember the good numbers and what cars had them. You would also learn about the good rear ends and transmissions. My first car I legally had on the road was a 1980 trans am with the WS6 suspension package. I was 16 but I had a 66 Pontiac tempest and a 76 ford f250 camper special. It had I believe a 390 with a 4speed with granny low trans in it. I had both of those at 14. So you can see if you are a car guy that it is possible to learn the good numbers. They don't know all the numbers just the good ones. Because those are the only ones that count.

[@superduty4556]

Pontiac cylinder heads are easy. Two giant digits cast into it.

[@1972Ventura455ho]

As a long time Pontiac that guy Thomas is wrong on almost everything he said. 455 HO won't bring $5 to 6,000 and KR rims won't bring $1,000 each, the rare JWs won't bring a $1,000 each unless they are perfect. I'm still trying to figure out the "only 5 sets" part. Cause i have more than 5 set of roundports heads.

[@superduty4556]

@@1972Ventura455ho any SD heads?

[@1972Ventura455ho]

@@superduty4556 I had a set and sold them to a friend up north. I have a few videos on my You Tube of them.

[@rossmartens]

I love coffee walk not one episode I don't like can't wait too see the gem that motor is going in

[@shakeholland9294]

Man, Dennis can EAT! Love the Pontiacs!

[@gdb5448]

We all have that one friend that just ...won't ...stop...talking. Cool T/A, hope it gets back on the road.

[@mindeloman]

In all the "which is better battles" - Ford, Chevy, or Mopar - pretty much no one slams Pontiacs. There's just something special about Pontiacs and it's hard to put in words. And true Pontiac guys know: That beloved brand we all know and love; died in 1981.

[@jdguy23]

oh yeah

[@thebige7302]

G8s were commodores, and Chevy ss and ppv caprice were also Holden

[@darrellsaunders4267]

Pontiac had a longer stroke....more top end...

[@deezymoorer7040]

Man I love this guy I've allways been into fixer uppers cars ilove ur videos thanks for all ur KZbin work god bless man u rock.

[@2packs4sure]

Man,, that was the most enjoyable THING I've watched in years!! I didn't want it to end...

[@BrightStar3862]

That old boy has a marvelous capacity to talk. Some viable, some useless. Regards, TED

[@Muffin192213]

agree talks to much doesn't take a breath geez.

[@t.d.mich.7064]

It's great to see 2 people equally enthused about something and know of what they speak!

[@andrewdyson3335]

the knowledge of these 2 carguys is unbelievable,awesome episode

[@Aphthous]

I subscribe to a bunch of KZbinrs, but none beat Dennis! What a class act! Don’t ever stop Coffee Walk!

[@101088Albert]

Get you some of that !!! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@dannyconway2612]

The knowledge on these guys is unbelievable. Love these videos 😊

[@leongraham54]

Dennis is such a Classy Guy ,wish we had people like him in our GOVERNMENT. We could SLEEP at night with both eyes shut.

[@scottsigmon926]

After all these years Dennis and Thomas talking about old times together!!!! Great to see the respect and friendship y’all still have.

[@FosterFarmsOk]

love how much these guys know about cars. How in the world does Dennis not weigh 500#s with all the food he eats LOL

[@DuneRunnerEnterprises]

High metabolism, maybe?? There's a LOT of food !!! Or maybe,just MAYBE, it's an advertisement,for a food places ????

[@docskate4312]

Workout. Period.

[@hillbillyhicks8102]

Yeah I agree he is all ways putting the food down. But who knows he may only eat like this at the end of these shows and may stay to a diet the rest of the times. I think it's a cool little feature to end there show with. Plus it adds content and face it it's cool to find a local place that has really good food. It's also cool to put the mom and pop places in the spot light.

[@Toxic2T]

@@hillbillyhicks8102 nah I'm skinny like him and I don't gain weight at all unless I workout. It's high metabolism.

[@kccorliss3922]

More thomas weeks please!! He is a treasure

[@markszczepaniak5888]

That was once of the best coffee walk videos of all time, next time you have him on, try not to edit too much out, if it was 2 hrs long, I'd watch it all. Great job.

[@serzok1]

Great to be a witness in this discussion! Thank you for sharing. If cars could talk though, this video would last forever! Hehehe!

[@davidrice6989]

What a pick me up seeing Thomas he's such a cool Guy

[@DIYSolarEnergy]

Good to see both talking classic cars, but also good to see ole Thomas again....heheh

[@brianhuber4124]

Dennis is one cool cat. And Thomas is a pretty good salesman lol

[@ivorduncan4314]

its only been in the last few months that iv been watching coffee walk. and i have to say dennis collins is one of the best if not the best people iv seen in the world .100 percent

[@fifocrew3040]

I really like it when you catch up with Thomas. I think he likes also.

[@joethomas7872]

I’m restoring a 1979 10th anniversary trans am 400/4 speed car that belonged to my dad he lost years ago to hard times. Found it abandoned behind a shop in Memphis Tennessee. Which is where we’re from so got lucky it never left the area. When I pulled the motor turned out it was a 75 b body 400 motor. Bummer but I remember my dad had blown the engine on more than one occasion so it’s not surprising and it was blown when he lost the car. Pulled it apart and it was rough and needs sleeves. I sat it aside and just looked online for a secondary block and BAM! Guy about an hour away in Arkansas had a 1971 YS code 400 block from a GTO. YS code was rated at 300 horsepower at the time which was still good considering the best 455 package in 1971 put out only 335 hp. Currently in machine shop now getting ready to start assembling soon. Love these videos. Cheers 🍻

[@corcoranger]

I am really happy to see Thomas Weeks again, very enjoyable conversation between the two

[@sidewinder-nf9qm]

Mr Dennis Collins you are a very rare options ,1 of very few people left with the always respectful and in a good mood first thing in the morning, has the best hobby a man can have playing with his hot wheels every day of his life

[@d.c.Jones70]

Really need to see more of Thomas he’s hilarious but the knowledge is incredible. Dennis has got to be the best person to go out and eat with,while your thinking about what to order he’s already got one of everything.

[@TPEsprit]

Fantastic! Memory says just 1,200 Trans Ams were built in 1972. That is a rare car and absolutely a keeper! Thanks for sharing this wonderful moment, it's lovely to see! 🕊️✨🥇✨🕊️

[@petermandics1517]

Outstanding episode, keep the Pontiac's coming. I had to keep pausing the video to double check all the codes and numbers in my ancient books and it all seems about right, which makes the TA and the SR motor a real find.

[@Porsche964Guy]

I don’t know if I’m more impressed with Dennis’s car knowledge or his appetite 🤔. I’d have to take a nap…

[@chevylandt.v]

It would be cool if Thomas Weeks would teach a class or teach me some lessons about what to look for in cars. What a good teacher.

[@julios1968]

Always liked Thomas 👍

[@arthurosborne2445]

I love how much knowledge and passion you all have for these cars . Great video,yes Tomas talks a lot but it’s entertaining and great content.

[@freeatlast7384]

Man Thomas is a cool guy. Love to see him with a new show.

[@Anth4044]

These guys knowledge on cars is so freaking incredible I love hearing them talk all day.

[@MidnightinSavannah]

That guy Thomas knows nothing about a Pontiac. All the info he was talking about was wrong.

[@williamsizemore98]

I had a WS6, with the 5.7 awhile back ago. That S.O.B. would fly.

[@saginawdan]

A lot of Thomas haters in the comments. I like him, he's passionate about cars and Dennis likes him too. Enuff said.

[@kljcails]

I haven't seen one yet 🤘🤘🤘

[@hillbillyhicks8102]

But boy he don't stop talking. He could ramble on and on. I also would say he has a wealth of knowledge in his head about cars. I was curious how Dennis Thomas and Richard Rawlings were all connected for tv show. Looks like Dennis and Thomas were the real original car guys and Richard was the late bloomer as far as cars go. But that's my opinion based off of watching the shows and you tube videos. So I may be totally out in left field with my opinion seeing it's not fact based.

[@11094DEREK]

Daniel Skorich nice Dakota havent seen one that clean in a long time

[@saginawdan]

@@11094DEREK Thanks, it's from Hawaii of all places.😁

[@yukonjack.]

True very good friends with history, I'd be willing to bet Thomas' would be more dialed back if it was just the two of them talking privately.

[@bradleyphillips204]

Cool to hear these guys talk so much about the numbers on these cars. You know for sure these cars will be restored to their glory and not chopped up like sometimes cars are when being redone.

[@babebful]

I think Thomas is the polar opposite of Alex ,I’ve heard him talk more in one episode than Alex has. In 200! Can’t wait to see what you guys do with that car

[@orionrestorationbeyond7390]

Thomas and Dennis you can tell they grew up together. Thomas is the only one on the show that can hang with Dennis’s knowledge. You can see how much Dennis listens and respects His opinion. At the same time I think Thomas wears him out with how much and fast he spits information lol

[@craigsowers8456]

Howdy y'all from the French Riviera ... from a native "Cowtownian" whose family used to own a farm on FM2101 and many trips to our property as a kid thru Quinlan to get there. Thanks for the trip down memory lane ... good to see Thomas as well. And for the record, your trip to "Burgers & Fries" killed me !!! Just found your channel ... binge watching now !!! Again, thanks for the smiles you gave a fellow Texan ....

[@edward5979]

Dennis wakes up from a dream and could swear someone was talking to him….lol. Thomas is good people !

[@Bobjohnson440]

Nice seeing Thomas. And it’s nice to see the shared history between you two. 👍❤️😊

[@nsean479]

Thanks Denis this is one of the best Coffee Walks i think i've watch, seeing you and Thomas is so much fun watching. Respect!

[@tonysaylor2373]

Love this show!!! I really like how Dennis gets the cool rare stuff and then rewards everyone with a killer meal !!! Seems to me that he's a great guy to be around!! Thanks for the show!!

[@matthewpatstone5933]

It’s obvious they have a quality/good relationship that goes way back!!! Good to see

[@johnboydTx]

Gravy on the side proper Southern Traditional style!!!!outstanding coffee walk.. Well done y'all 🤠👍✌

[@TheBackyardFox]

Nice car! These longer videos are great. Could watch an hour of this, pure car entertainment with a wealth of knowledge.

[@kinseyhaddock6765]

Sherlock and holmes on figuring out what the heck happened on that strike car. Outstanding. Always a lesson on car history in a good way. Thomas is a good guy too.

[@bladesofglorylawnmaintenan6354]

Absolutely phenomenal episode guys!! As much as I like Dennis and the gang, Thomas just brings that extra goodness with him. All of y’all are my kind of people!! Stay blessed!!

[@James-n5j4h]

That Trans am is a Dream car once its done up !!! I love the Story of the Vietnam War Veteran behind it too. Hope he enjoyed it God bless him

[@dennisbagatin4480]

Tommas is a CAR FREAK 💯.love the Coffee walk Channel Dennis always finds the cool stuff 😎 👌.

[@chrisbooge2217]

I would drive up from San Antonio to Dallas just to go eat lunch with Dennis, the man knows how to order a meal.

[@luish777]

The knowledge these two have is incredible 👍 daum Dennis can eat

[@kidwave1]

Once guys like this are gone there wont be any more cars being made that guys will talk about like this, ...with such passion and respect. Cars will be boring, identically mass produced, electric cars devoid of nostalgia. The entire era of combustion engine cars and their faithful admirers and modders, will be a quickly forgotten 50-60 year long blip in history, never to be repeated.

[@cchrist58]

Dear Mr Collins !! Again Another Interesting VLOG !! OUTSTANING Work !!

[@majorpayne5289]

👍Sometimes it’s great to just listen to old friends talk. I enjoyed this one, however, (respectfully) Thomas can be rather long winded at times but ya gotta love him. Good stuff folks! 👍🇺🇸 (I gotta get a T-shirt!)

[@knockemdeadkid161]

Thomas is a hell of a character lol! A good guy for sure

[@curly371]

An hour of this kind of 'car talk' would make a pretty good tv show.

[@gordondonahue4810]

This was enjoyable to watch. I definitely would do a full restore on the trans am. Dam; those Texas boys can eat!