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1971 Pontiac Trans Am - Too H.O. To Handle

This Father-And-Son '71 T/A Project Combines Vintage And New To Create A Balanced Street Car
April, 2009
By Christopher R. Phillip
Photography by Christopher R. Phillip
1971 Pontiac Trans Am Front Angle
A set of adjustable QA1 coilovers... 
   
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1971 Pontiac Trans Am Front Angle
A set of adjustable QA1 coilovers up front contributes to the "down-low" stance of Ron Henaghan's '71 T/A.
1971 Pontiac Trans Am Frontview
1971 Pontiac Trans Am Backview
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1971 Pontiac Trans Am Backview
Tucked behind the rear valance is a Moser 12-bolt that ensures the 455's torque gets to both tires reliably via an Eaton limited-slip unit and 31-spline axles.
1971 Pontiac Trans Am Hoodscoop
1971 Pontiac Trans Am Wheels
KMC Hot Wheels-68 (17x8) wrapped... 
   
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1971 Pontiac Trans Am Wheels
KMC Hot Wheels-68 (17x8) wrapped in Dunlop 245/45VR17 rubber contribute to this Trans Am's menacing stance.
1971 Pontiac Trans Am Engine
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1971 Pontiac Trans Am Engine
Factory advertisements described the '71 T/A appropriately as "Pure Pontiac." Here's proof-the legendary 455 H.O. powerplant, rated at 335 hp, was standard. This 455 has been warmed over with forged rods and pistons, a hotter cam and ignition system, and modern exhaust components.
1971 Pontiac Trans Am Backseat Seatbelts
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1971 Pontiac Trans Am Backseat Seatbelts
A rear console is an extremely rare option that was ordered on this T/A and proudly retained in its original state. John Spence of Prince George, Virginia, restored the seatbelts and retained the date-code tags. Note the stereo speakers in the side panels to keep rear seat passengers in tune.
1971 Pontiac Trans Am Interior
Donated by a '74 Trans Am,... 
   
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1971 Pontiac Trans Am Interior
Donated by a '74 Trans Am, the Henaghans color-matched the dashpad with DuPont interior dye and then cleaned up the gauges. Cloverleaf Upholstery of Richmond replaced the seat foam and re-covered the thrones with reproduction pieces sourced from PUI. With the new carpet and headliner installed, and the front console also re-dyed, the final touch was a reproduction Formula wheel from Ames.

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