05GT Guru Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 ASC will take your newly purchased camaro and turn it into this since pontiac is dead. Still sadly no t-tops but i know a couple shops that will install them. http://www.autoblog.com/2009/05/07/asc-recreates-trans-am-with-2010-chevrolet-camaro/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolksey85 Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Eeeh, not bad. Not as bad as the new Chevelle from a few years ago. But the TA would be sweet if it had a LS-based motor punched to either 400CI or a Super Duty version with a 455. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted May 7, 2009 Author Share Posted May 7, 2009 Eeeh, not bad. Not as bad as the new Chevelle from a few years ago. But the TA would be sweet if it had a LS-based motor punched to either 400CI or a Super Duty version with a 455. Well the new ss has a 6.2 liter ls3, so thats 376CI but yes a nice 7.6liter 550-580 Naturally aspirated crank hp 455 would be nice And yeah that chevelle was a modified GTO the rear end looked good but the front end was horrible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitestar Pilot Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 I thought of that too. You could do it yourself, purchasing emblems and changing a few moldings/vents. Personally I would make mine white with blue stripes. If had the money, however, I'd give this one a serious look. I didn't think of the shaker hood, but since this body style is based on the '67-69 models, it really isn't cannon to the look. -- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JessterCPA Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Interesting idea....not too sure if I like the execution. I'm sure further versions will come out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted May 7, 2009 Author Share Posted May 7, 2009 I thought of that too. You could do it yourself, purchasing emblems and changing a few moldings/vents. Personally I would make mine white with blue stripes. If had the money, however, I'd give this one a serious look. I didn't think of the shaker hood, but since this body style is based on the '67-69 models, it really isn't cannon to the look. -- The first trans am was in 1969 but they were very limited in production, up until that point they were just firebirds. The first mass produced year was 1970 with this style of front end and shaker hood and also the first year the 455 was released in the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitestar Pilot Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 The first trans am was in 1969 but they were very limited in production, up until that point they were just firebirds. The first mass produced year was 1970 with this style of front end and shaker hood and also the first year the 455 was released in the car. Yes, but what I'm saying is this 2010 Camaro is based on the '67 - '69 Camaro/Firebirds. Changing out the front grill and adding a shaker hood isn't cannon. It looks cool, but it is molding qualities of the 1st and 2nd gens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted May 7, 2009 Author Share Posted May 7, 2009 Yes, but what I'm saying is this 2010 Camaro is based on the '67 - '69 Camaro/Firebirds. Changing out the front grill and adding a shaker hood isn't cannon. It looks cool, but it is molding qualities of the 1st and 2nd gens. True, but to make it a 67 firebird you would only change the grill really, eveything else is very minor or the same. So the company would just sell a grill and call it a day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 I don't get that at all. Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psi365 Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 I'd have to see more pics of it to truly have a good idea. From that shot you are getting the facebook pic of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolksey85 Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Build me one of these and it might be different: http://images.cardomain.com/sites/cardomain/features/john/trans-am.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight705 Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 the front looks close to the concept pic. if not, it seems a semi simple front bumper swap can obtain the same looks, since the whole front is a single piece separated right before the wheel well and the hood. and the only new part you may need is the headlights, unless they adpated the smaller lights to fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Build me one of these and it might be different: http://images.cardomain.com/sites/cardomain/features/john/trans-am.jpg THAT IS AWESOME! :spin::spin: Shaker hood scoop FTW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted May 11, 2009 Author Share Posted May 11, 2009 THAT IS AWESOME! :spin::spin: Shaker hood scoop FTW! Yes this pic came out when rumors of the new camaro started. It never was made obviously both pics have the shaker hood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fzanetti Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 THAT IS AWESOME! :spin::spin: Shaker hood scoop FTW! +1 Flavio Zanetti Boston, MA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 The more I look at that black and gold concept car the more I want one. I'd effing sell vehicle I own to have that. I personally do not like the styling of the new Camaro......actually I always thought the Pontiac was the better looking of the two F bodies. My second car was a 1974 Formula Firebird with the shaker hood option. I still miss that car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolksey85 Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 I personally do not like the styling of the new Camaro You, me, and a whole lot of other people are in that same boat. The new Mustang looks pretty good. Quite nice when done correctly and you can tell that it was designed to look like an old Mustang. Challenger, dead to rights as a 70. And it looks good. New Camaro, looks like an ugly ass concept car that GM designed hoping that the name (not styling) will drudge up big business for them. Fail on their part again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted May 11, 2009 Author Share Posted May 11, 2009 You, me, and a whole lot of other people are in that same boat. The new Mustang looks pretty good. Quite nice when done correctly and you can tell that it was designed to look like an old Mustang. Challenger, dead to rights as a 70. And it looks good. New Camaro, looks like an ugly ass concept car that GM designed hoping that the name (not styling) will drudge up big business for them. Fail on their part again. Lol so your saying GM made it ugly and then hoped the name camaro would make it cool. I think GM thought it looked good as do many people. And yes many people also thinks its ugly, me idk yet. I wanna go over the whole thing at a dealer before i decide. Now that im single im really wanting to get back into cars since i will have alot more free time on my hands. Just trying to figure out what i want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolksey85 Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Lol so your saying GM made it ugly and then hoped the name camaro would make it cool. Alright, maybe not one that they made ugly but rather one that wasn't made to look as classic as the Mustang/Challenger was. Kind of a modern twist on a kind of classic line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted May 11, 2009 Author Share Posted May 11, 2009 Alright, maybe not one that they made ugly but rather one that wasn't made to look as classic as the Mustang/Challenger was. Kind of a modern twist on a kind of classic line. Yeah, i like the challenger and the srt-8 engines, just never liked owning a coupe that weighs 4200lbs. The mustang i have always thought was ugly, the 03/04 mach 1 and cobra would be the only 2 i would consider buying. My dad is really considering getting a 09 r/t after he pays of his truck in abotu a year, he doesnt care about weight as long as it puts you in your seat which im sure 410ftlbs will do a decent job at that and looks good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolksey85 Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 I do agree that 2003/04 was the pinnacle of new Mustang looks but even the 05+ isn't hideous. Done with taste in mind, they can still look good. And the 3 valve can apparently make some good numbers in forced induction form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icy Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Build me one of these and it might be different: http://images.cardomain.com/sites/cardomain/features/john/trans-am.jpg +1 million I would buy a retro modeled after a 76 in a heartbeat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Build me one of these and it might be different: http://images.cardomain.com/sites/cardomain/features/john/trans-am.jpg I am ashamed to say that I would even grow a mullet to drive one if that is what it took. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_KT Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Nothing to be ashamed about. I'd wear one with pride for that car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted May 12, 2009 Author Share Posted May 12, 2009 Nothing to be ashamed about. I'd wear one with pride for that car. I still got mine from when i had my 2000 so im ready to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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