WILL IT RUN? 1979 Pontiac Trans Am

Follow along as I work on this 1979 Pontiac Trans Am and see if it will run after sitting several years.

[@alimorris2002]

One of the most beautiful Trans Am models.👍

[@jackswing-ep7cf]

70n79 the best

[@hammersgarage]

Love me a Trans Am in any condition, I say save ‘em all!

[@zoeferbrache]

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! 🤗

[@dh87990]

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

[@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]

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

[@rescuedandrestoredgarage]

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

[@Matt_Barbee]

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]

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

[@dustytrailswithepa]

Pretty cool it wanted to run. My Favorite Oldsmobile motor , the 403

[@ShadowsOnTheScreen]

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

[@Greatday68]

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

[@sebastianoforte3214]

Fantastica........

[@shaelynmckenzie07_]

Looks good bro-in law🤗

[@kennethlowe6337]

I had the same car but new. I hated it you had to crawl in and roll out. Mine had the 6.6 with a 4 speed

[@Matt_Barbee]

They definitely aren’t easy to get in and out of but they are beautiful!

[@frigglebiscuit7484]

parts car? idk man, thats a 2000s thing. these are getting kinda hard to find now.

[@jeffb243]

Sounds pretty damn good too!!!

[@michaeldowling5590]

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

[@willthetrill4849]

Since you didn’t show what underneath looks like, the way I see it, this car may be too nice to part out

[@Matt_Barbee]

The car is pretty rough. Fenders, doors, hood, quaters are all rotten. Also no title

[@Matt_Barbee]

I will do a walk around this week.

[@OsoBlanco17]

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]

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

[@nickwillobey2205]

Looks good anyhow 😁

[@NotAGarage]

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

[@Matt_Barbee]

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

[@NotAGarage]

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

[@nevamind68t23]

Onya mate 👍🏾🦘🤎

[@Swanlord05]

Wow

[@kapekodbob]

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.

[@BelindaNunley-dt1tm]

Save old Blue it was my first car

[@BelindaNunley-dt1tm]

Bought in Amarillo back in maybe 92

[@caseycassidy-k4z]

Hi Mathew, What are you going to do with the blue 77-8? TA with blue and white int? I have a 76 and 80 TA. Both are running and driving just need paint and 76 also needs int work. I live between Charlotte and Hickory N.C. It would be nice to know you and I would be interested in buying some parts. How is the dash on the 79parts car? I could use one for the 76. Could also use parts from the blue and white non ac car. You probably want to fix that one up. Can I email you? Maybe I can help you out too

[@Matt_Barbee]

Hey ✋🏼 I am looking to sell the 78 Martinique blue car. It was originally a W72 400 4 speed car. My email is [e-mail]

[@HyRkt]

You going to post more?

[@Matt_Barbee]

Yes more to come very soon!

[@kaceyperrine9760]

That is not a parts car you have it's a rat rod waiting to be driven like it's stilen👹

[@roymarksberry4152]

I hope you didn't pay more in five hundred dollars

[@jonathanduke8295]

Olds

[@Sidewinder1999]

Nice work, you do up Trans Ams then? Looks like you have a few.

[@Matt_Barbee]

Thank you, it’s just a hobby of mine. Somehow I ended up with 5 TAs lol

[@Sidewinder1999]

@@Matt_Barbee Good hobby to have, who doesn't love a TA?

[@Matt_Barbee]

@@Sidewinder1999 that’s a good question!

[@rudyflores9395]

why build 2 why not 3

[@danschneider7369]

Vice Grip rip off.

[@Matt_Barbee]

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