AAR restoration

[IA6Barrel]

I've had my AAR for about 8 years now. "Gave" it as a birthday present to my father in law so he and I could restore it. Life happens and priorities changed and the car got set aside. But Goals are important, so I asked my friend to help me and make sure I get this restoration right. He agreed and work began. Our goal is Mopar Nationals 2020 for the 50th anniversary. It is a real AAR with some cool options: PRX9, A62 and C26. I'm guessing it was a slow Wednesday night in 1970 when the guy miss stamped my TRANS AM fender tag and used a U instead of an A. Oh well, I think my TRANS UM will turn out pretty well. But wish me luck anyway.

 

[IA6Barrel]

Day 1 from when I bought it. Complete parts wise but not a numbers matching car. Just a regular 340 from a 71. The original TA motor sits in an AAR a few states away. Doesn't look like I'll be getting it. No worries, maybe the owner after this will trade me, as I do have a TA with numbers matching automatic transmission and original 6 pack. Thank you guy who had it sitting in his garage for 30 years and decided to sell me it all complet like that!

 

[IA6Barrel]

It looks like this right now. It's a huge under taking but obviously worth it. It's an exciting time.

 

[DetMatt1]

Awesome! I’ll look forward to watching your progress.

 

[340challconvert]

Welcome to FEBO
Great project
Looking forward to seeing the progress!

 

[1969VADart]

Welcome from Fredericksburg, VA. That looks like an awesome base for your project!

 

[Grady Cain]

Welcome from NW CT. I've been on my T/A restoration for almost 4 years now myself with the same goal of the 50th Anniversary meet at the Nats in 2020. Good luck - lots of knowledge here. I have the MMC books so if you are looking for any specific details, post or PM me...

 

[rbbruno3]

Good luck with your restoration . I'll be watching your progress

 

[mmissile]

Full-on resto's, aren't for the timid of mind....or wallet. Good luck, cool car.

 

[fk5aar]

Looks good so far, it will be a large undertaking but like you said it's worth it! Keep us updated

 

[IA6Barrel]

Spent the day at MCACN... While my buddy worked on the car. Not sure who had more fun.

 

[IA6Barrel]

Trying to save as much original metal as possible. We keep plugging away on the AAR and hope time and money don't run out.

 

[Grady Cain]

I like your style man - save as much as possible...

 

[fk5aar]

Good work, that one will be worth it!

 

[IA6Barrel]

Here is my TRANS UM fender tag. I've heard that there are a few others of these around. Kind of neat just bc it's different.

 

[68bee]

Whats the VIN number on the TA motor and trans that you have? I'm looking for my original motor and trans.

 

[IA6Barrel]

What VIN are you looking for?

 

[Adam]

IA6Barrel, any new pics?

 

[Cuda Hunter]

Yes, more pics please.

Love the tag. first I've seen the Trans Um !
Did you retain a build sheet ?

 

[IA6Barrel]

There is no build sheet with my car. The original TA motor is in another AAR in Indiana.