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1975 Pontiac Trans Am - Here, Hemi, Hemi!

Where The Money Went:
Car: $1,500
Engine (free, won in Hot Rod's "Win Your Dream Engine Sweepstakes"): $9,500
Trans/converter $1,500
Ignition: $200
Driveshaft: $300
Rear (12-bolt): $2,000
Headers: $450
Exhaust system: $450
Cragar rims: $450
Tires: $250
Quarter-panel repair: $200
Maaco paint: $800
Hood decals: $250
Door panels, head liner, vinyl dye: $350
Rear window trim pieces (Year One): $200
Carpet: $125
Hurst shifter: $200
Holley VoluMAX pump, Earl's lines, Holley fuel regulator: $750
Rebuilt stock front calipers, wheel cylinders, new pads & shoes: $75
Vacuum pump: $275
Alston 8-pt rollcage & installation: $750
Hotchkis TVS front suspension: $1,000
Bushings & front end pieces: $600
Total: $22,175

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1975 Pontiac Trans Am
We want Chris' job bad. As... 
   
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1975 Pontiac Trans Am
We want Chris' job bad. As a stay-at-home dad of three (Jesse, 13; Johanna, 9; and Jennelle, 3), he frequently finds time to work on his pride and joy. Wife Ruth brings home the bacon, and Chris is given an allowance of $2,000 per year to spend on his T/A. With that skinny a budget, you know Chris is wheelin' and dealin'. The solo hot-rodding stint is about to end, though, as Ruth is planning her own build-up of a '54 Ford Ranch Wagon.

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