Finding & Restoring My Dream Car (Part 1) - 1971 Camaro

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I found this Camaro sitting and wasting away in someone’s front yard this weekend, it took me almost 3 days to convince him to sell it to me but I finally did. She came home with me today and I’ve never been more excited about anything in my life!
Here are a few of the resources I'm using to complete this project:
Books:
STEP-BY-STEP 1970 CHEVROLET CAMARO FACTORY ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION MANUAL Covers Standard Camaro, Coupe, Z/28, Rally Sport, RS, Super Sport, SS, LT, Convertible. CHEVY 70
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How to Rebuild Your Small-Block Chevy
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How to Rebuild GM LS-Series Engines (S-A Design)
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Chevrolet Camaro (70-81) Haynes Repair Manual (Haynes Repair Manuals)
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Tools:
Craftsman 450-Piece Mechanic's Tool Set
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Crenova MS8233D Auto-Ranging Digital Multimeter Home Measuring Tools with Backlight LCD Display
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TEKTON 10-1/2 Inch Long Reach Hose Ring Pliers | 34435
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GEARWRENCH 3/8" Drive 6 Point 5/8" Magnetic Swivel Spark Plug Socket 6" - 80546
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Liquids/Solvents:
WD-40 Multi-Use Product with SMART STRAW SPRAYS 2 WAYS, 14.4 OZ [2-Pack]
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STA-BIL 22001 Fogging Oil - 12 av. oz.
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@Da_Crow 4 года назад

$1000 !!! deal of the decade! congrats...cant wait to see it back to life

@sandiegorestorations877 3 года назад

Thank you! Same here - had to take some time away from it with everything going on in the world. Looking to get started back in the next few weeks. Sorry to keep you waiting

@louiscamacho3457 4 года назад

RS split bumper for 1K, you scored, I bought a 71 for $500 30 years ago. Can’t find those deals anymore.

@kennethjennings9292 4 года назад

That is definitly a hell of a find especially for a thousand bucks!

@sandiegorestorations877 3 года назад

Thanks - makes me feel much better about this project!

@scottwright388 3 года назад

@@sandiegorestorations877 it's been a year with no update. Did you change your mind?

@sandiegorestorations877 3 года назад

@@scottwright388 I had to take a break, everything that could have possibly went bad happened this year - I’m finally getting back to normal. I’m hoping to get a channel update this weekend. No major progress but I at least want to let everyone know where I’m at.

@scottwright388 3 года назад

@@sandiegorestorations877 it's been another 5 months and still no update. If you've abandoned this project, you should consider contacting Vice grip garage RU-vid channel. This car is perfect for him.

@solidsnakesimulation666 Год назад

@@scottwright388 it's been more than a year and still no updates.

@kevinroberts256 4 года назад

Little bites is the key. Get it started, then running good, then stopping, then driving.

@albertstasko6074 4 года назад

That was ignition key you had. Door has another key that is round head.

@darrylj4554 4 года назад

Not on a 71 GM. Door and ignition key is square, round is glove box and trunk. In 72 they changed it, the square key only operates the ignition.

@teecee2896 4 года назад

I didn't know that.... was it the same from 69 to 71 and changed 72 up?

@electricianelectrician8218 4 года назад

I have a 1970 and the square key is for ignition and doors

@Princely_plus 4 года назад

kyle mraz smh they are so proud of the oval heads 😂

@sandiegorestorations877 3 года назад

Thanks - I’ve been hearing that, that key works on both ignition and doors, not the trunk though

@jnmwtkns 4 года назад

Man I love the patina. Look good with a clear coat running it this way really shows off the craftsmanship of older cars. Newer vehicles are disposable. Sad really

@g2macs 4 года назад

Fair play to the flatbed driver, he did a great job of dropping it without any damage.

@jasonbuben7787 4 года назад

Just 1000 dollars 😱, that’s an amazing deal. I had to buy mine for 2500. Mines just a plane Jane 73 that has been recked in the back. Looks really sturdy, I’ll stay tuned on your restoration!

@NESherv 4 года назад

The last date I can make out on the registration stickers on the rear license plate is 1994. That would mean it's long out of the DMV's system. But as a California license plate expert, I can tell you these plates are original to the car! 1971 was the third year of the famous California blue plates, and the letter sequence started with "C" (like it does in "729 CAY"). The good news is that you can actually register these plates to the Camaro by using the DMV's YOM program.

@sandiegorestorations877 4 года назад

You have no idea how happy I am to read this - I waited in line for almost 2 hours a few months ago to tell me I couldn’t do it. I was just about to register the car in Vermont! Thank you so much!

@NESherv 4 года назад

@@sandiegorestorations877 No worries! Send me an email at contactshervin(at)gmail(dot)com, and I'll run you through the steps to the best of my knowledge! :)

@tjed1071 4 года назад

NESherv That’s all you do? Fill out the YOM form? I’m in the process of doing tha for my 1972 C10, which DMV in San Diego do you recommend going to, I went to the one in San Ysidro by the 905 and the lady did not know what YOM was and wouldn’t even bader to ask and flat out told me NO.

@jimd2101 4 года назад

How can he register the camaro in California if he lives in Vermont ??

@scottwright388 4 года назад

That car is unmolested, it even has the fiberglass radials from the early 70's .It would be interesting to know how long ago it was parked.

@sandiegorestorations877 3 года назад

Hey Scott! The car has been sitting since 1992, the previous owner said it would only go in reverse.

@theobserver1320 4 года назад

what a beautiful muscle car. I hope it will be restored perfectly. I also had a model like that in the 70s. I regret that he sold it.

@79tazman 4 года назад

I love those split bumper RS Camaro's the lines where that rust hole was is where the 1/4 panel meets the roof if it had a vinyl roof the factory usually did not much to hide the seam because the roof would cover it

@mlp-hot-rod5824 4 года назад

Wow! $1000 for a 70-73 Camaro? That's an insane bargain! These cars have seriously shot up in value these past few years. You restore that nice and pretty and you're sitting on gold, my friend. So long as that dirt & the vinyl top haven't rotted too much of the metal away, of course.

@sandiegorestorations877 4 года назад

MLP-Hot-Rod yep I couldn’t believe my ears when he gave me the price - he had another car too but I’ll release those videos after the Camaro is done

@kavinkeenom6973 4 года назад

I have a 72 Camaro my grandparents gave me for my 16th birthday!!! I'm 19 now

@swtsatir7211 4 года назад

Lucky kid you are!!

@wyattcamacho7464 4 года назад

How wealthy do your grandparents have to be to buy you a 50k car. I'm not hating or anything, but you are a lucky son of a bitch(still no hate)

@88GTA 4 года назад

Wyatt Camacho they probably bought it way back when and owned it gave it to him, either that or very upper class indeed.

@kavinkeenom6973 4 года назад

Definitely not upperclass

@88GTA 4 года назад

Kavin Keenom how’d you get the car?

@SuperchiefApache 4 года назад

Little brother....there are enough of us old “Bow Tie” guys around to help you walk through this. Clean it up, assess, engine running, assess, transmission, assess. See what I mean? Stop at each stage of the restoration and see where you’re at. One guy already commented on steps to be taken. He’s right on target! How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time! Reach out and ask questions. I’ve subscribed , and will follow the restoration. Free advice is yours for the asking! Great video, and looking forward to the next. Psst....there may be a 6 cylinder under the hood

@GEOSTORM_93 Год назад

I hope you finished it brother. I’m happy for you!

@solidsnakesimulation666 Год назад

It's been over a year,he's doing nothing with it.

@solidsnakesimulation666 3 месяца назад

He sold it back in February 2023 for 13k.

@oceancon 4 года назад

the way that car was sitting down on the ground I cannot imagine that the door pans and sub frames are basically toast

@paulpasternak2026 4 года назад

Maybe not san diego is dry as dust. I have dug out more han one oldie with zeero sub frame floor pan rust

@oceancon 4 года назад

@@paulpasternak2026 oh yes could be. I'm in the northeast so am thinking from that perspective.

@gimmefuel7268 4 года назад

Oh I’m definitely looking forward to keeping up with this story!! I used to have a ‘77 & I still love these cars.

@rodneystapler1213 4 года назад

1971 Rally Sport 350 Split Bumper is a very rare car,only 18,404 made. For only 1 gran ,Score.

@idaho2ndgens240 4 года назад

Good luck with your RS. Great car. I have two 70's in progress, one RS one standard. Hope to follow along with your progress. Lots of help out there to look for. Double R Restorations is a good YT site.

@sandiegorestorations877 4 года назад

Idaho 2nd Gens thanks! Two at one time must be a lot of work. Hopefully I’ll get the next video up by the end of this weekend I made a little progress already but nothing too crazy.

@f-bodygarage 4 года назад

Man out here $1500 got me rotted out 78 Trans Am WS6 that was only good for parts. At least it came with a 79 Trans Am in a little better shape but it had no vin or title. That’s a good find right there brother, I’d be half tempted to keep that patina! Aside from on the grill, fiberglass never looks good patinad lol

@OhYeahAboutThat 4 года назад

Wow. Even the La Mesa plate frame.

@offhandacoustic 3 года назад

I got a model kit at 11 or so and it was a 1970 1/2 Ballwin Motion Camaro. I have wanted one and has been my dream car ever since. I had a chance to buy a 73 20 years ago for 2500$, but I needed something reliable to get back and forth to work. I will own a second gen one of these days. It is going to be cool watching this build, congrats man.

@Mcleod0000 4 года назад

that front bumper set up is so cool . gotta love how they can never make the old cars anymore , wont pass regulation . And they weigh like 25% less than the new cars

@Mcleod0000 4 года назад

Do a triple black big block 5 speed

@sucapizda 3 года назад

That’s great man. Happens for you.

@DXFXmc 4 года назад

You're saving more than $1k in body work alone. Body looks damn good.

@georgemyers6518 3 года назад

That’s a very solid car. Here in upstate New York we don’t find them like that. I like split bumper Camaro’s. I would like to have a split bumper rally sport

@nachos_70firebird66 4 года назад

Amen 🤘 that's a hell of a Bargain. Love RS Split Bumper Camaro's. I own a 1970 Pontiac Firebird

@sandiegorestorations877 4 года назад

nachos_70firebird the 70’s firebirds are my second favorite classic car. Hopefully I get enough experience on this one to work on one of those next

@SSNELSON 4 года назад

Nachos_70firebird wow what a coincidence. I have a 70 formula 400 will be working on soon.

@nachos_70firebird66 4 года назад

@@SSNELSON ball joint gave out on me. Just bought whole new front and rear suspension kit

@richardchristianson2823 4 года назад

@@nachos_70firebird66 Restoring 2 70 T/As -- blue and white. Like the Firebird look better than the Camaro.

@nachos_70firebird66 4 года назад

Richard Christianson Love The 70' T/A

@keithperry8098 4 года назад

Split bumper. Nice. Those cars are well worth restoring. Good luck.

@retrojay3066 4 года назад

Good to see anther car no crushed

@anibalbabilonia1867 4 года назад

Nice camaro! Looks like its been sitting there for over 40 year's!

@gmoney9588 4 года назад

Congratulations on an excellent find ! The body looks really straight too . If all that needs to be repaired is the upper quarter where it joins the roof , not too bad . The rear wheel well arches looked good but so does the front as well . I thought that in 1970 the semi front bumpers were banned so in 1971 full front bumpers were installed . That killed the look so I'm glad you found this Camaro in factory build . Hoping for the best for you with the entire restoration . You've got an excellent start and will certainly be a plus to keep the imitative going strong . Wishing you the best of luck . If you get stuck on things when trying to get it running , I guess us subscribers will try to get you through . Too bad I'm so far away ( New York ) or I would get a wrench on it . I think your capable but may just need a tip or two . Guess we will see what we can do . Best of luck and looking forward to seeing you cruising it soonest . Greg .

@HFX1955 4 года назад

The semi front bumpers are part of the RS (Rally Sport) option which was available till 1973. Is this a true RS - TBD? In 1973 they put over-riders on the full bumper cars. I think they reinforced the RS front end because they managed to avoid going to the I-beam bumpers common to most 1973s when the new bumper regulations came into effect.

@Kuts1981 3 года назад

American rust progression is a good color It ’s good that the climate is dry. Due to the warm and humid climate in Japan, the body is full of holes Affects the frame

@jimdent351 4 года назад

The mirror don't look broken to me. The glue holding them on dries out after a while and the mirror drops off. I had one land in my lap once while driving. It scared the crap out of me at first because it was dark in the car and I couldn't see what happened right away. What ever you do, don't use a crazy glue to attach it back to the glass. After gluing mine back on, a crazy girlfriend pulled the mirror off one day in anger and the mounting plate took a layer of glass with it. lol Nice car BTW, the early Gen 2s are my favorites!

@kamranetemad4968 4 года назад

WHAT A GEM.👍GOOD JOB SAVING IT.

@vsavage_old_rockerz Год назад

wrong key for the door. the round ones are most of the time, used for the doors. love this car!!!!!!!!! had a 70 of this type and i just bought a 71 for my next effort. peace

@sportytone1 4 года назад

Saw a glimpse of a 72-78 GMC motorhome, a very collectible vehicle that parts are still highly available. Applied GMC in California has every part a person would ever need to restore one.

@Lalofelix73 4 года назад

Awesome buy! Very nice.

@Anthony-qj7qe 4 года назад

Wow great deal $1000.00............ that's a steal! :)

@joew7328 4 года назад

Awesome find, that car is almost mint compare to the MN cars here especially for a thousand bucks, love Camaros myself, had 2 in the mid 90s, 78, 79. Just love the body styles,

@jeffspicolli593 10 месяцев назад

Great find!!!!!!

@jessiejames2155 4 года назад

I remember riding in one of these new, when I was 8 years old ...

@travr6 4 года назад

That was actually my first car in high school and it was a turd. Absolutely loved it though

@sandiegorestorations877 3 года назад

Man it’s crazy how the times change, so you ended up selling it?

@travr6 3 года назад

@@sandiegorestorations877 i always buy and sell cars. Didn't keep it long

@levonne766 4 года назад

Awesome deal.

@madmikemadera9572 4 года назад

That's a good find..

@greganderson7216 4 года назад

I was hooked after 1 minute. Gotta see where this goes.

@solidsnakesimulation666 Год назад

It went nowhere

@MTXSHO9732vV8SHO 4 года назад

Nice job Chip Foose!!! That was the ignition key you tried to open the door with! Hope you don't catch Black Disease working on that thing!

@val13c59 4 года назад

Loved this video, I will follow your restoration project.

@Peytonthetall 2 года назад

Man I wanted one of these since I was 4-5 soon I will save up get one eventually

@scotchbudmeister9018 4 года назад

That's a Rally Sport with the split bumper front end. Nice start. Good luck on the build ahead.

@normandavis6444 4 года назад

0:07 who else saw the potential that 65 mustang had under that tarp?

@sandiegorestorations877 4 года назад

Define Titan make sure you subscribe! You might be in for a surprise a few months down the road 🤫

@normandavis6444 4 года назад

@@sandiegorestorations877 already did because I love old cars even tho I'm so young

@jordanburgett9410 4 года назад

@solidsnakesimulation666 Год назад

@@sandiegorestorations877 hahaha yeah right

@MrDjh66 4 года назад

Good luck you have great taste I miss my 73 Z28 had it in 1986 now I have a 66 corvette

@masonl8128 4 года назад

So awesome rides like this are still this solid out there, I know of 2 70 Z's rotting away here in Ky.

@jolu7019 4 года назад

Wow mason Se e me the info I’ll buy them

@masonl8128 4 года назад

@@jolu7019 The main value in them would be the vin tag, but I will check

@tmph1814 4 года назад

With the RS package love those years 70-73😍

@DocPortland 4 года назад

This is outstanding. I used to live in San Diego, and miss it...

@SplitBumperLife 2 года назад

I have a 71. I love it bro and keep it up. Good luck to you!

@solidsnakesimulation666 Год назад

It's been over a year, he isn't doing a thing with it

@KENNEY1023 3 года назад

That's a great car for 1,000 looks to be a solid car.

@kingkongkahn8328 4 года назад

8 months ago but I hope you fixed it by now...lovely car.

@fullfunk 3 года назад

For 1k thats a hell of a deal but be prepared to drop 20k at least into it.gonna be a awesome machine, will follow for the completion of the project

@CarlosGuzman-bq8fr 4 года назад

Congratulations on getting this car. Its a score. You will have alot of work but it will be worth it. 1st get it open. See if you can get it started.

@alphaone101 4 года назад

Body wise I'd say you got a good car to start with, the only question being the condition of the floors since the car looked like the floor was down against the dirt/mud underneath it. A good car to learn on: mechanical and body work. Most of both you can learn from youtube videos. If you screw it up you just go back and fix it or start over. The trick is taking your time to do things as best as you possibly can and don't use cheap products, like paint or patch panels as well as mechanical parts. If you do you're wasting your labor. You don't have to buy the very very best of everything that costs a fortune but spend a little money and you can get some quality supplies from solid companies. Good luck and have fun!

@grantkoeller8911 4 года назад

Very first thing, go to lock smith and take your broken key, he can make new key from the broken key!!

@justsomeguywithanfc1324 4 года назад

SO LUCKY!😢 I want one to.

@mayhem111 4 года назад

The door key is a round one. The square one is for ignition only.

@DoubleRRestorations 4 года назад

Looks like a great car to restore. Should be a great project

@Skeeterpfr 4 года назад

I know by now you’re in but literally get a screwdriver, pry it into top of window, pull back with both hands gently while someone reaches in and unlocks. Used town one and so east to get in without keys. Beautiful car, one of the prettiest f body models

@2015_Rubicnn 2 года назад

You don't need a key to pop the hood. There is a latch release through the grill.

@nareshsevak4732 4 года назад

Old is gold

@Clearanceman2 4 года назад

I'd have to see the frame before I'd buy it. You guys don't even know how lucky you are out west. Surface rust. LOL our cars rust in half here in the East.

@Clearanceman2 4 года назад

@Ronald Forrest That sucks but glad you could use some of it and the price was right.

@BrendanL135 4 года назад

Yeah I just bought a numbers matching 72 Charger Special Edition that was left abandoned, sunk in a backyard for the last 20 years here in Michigan. I basically had to buy it without really inspecting it because of all the people trying to buy it. All my worries about the condition came true haha! It's now being completely rebuilt which wasn't the original plan lol. Most people would just part it out, but I'm going to save it! It's getting a whole new unibody frame, including the inner rockers and the crossmember sections. All new flooring from the firewall to the rear. All new suspension, front and back. All new brake system, front and back. Same with the fuel system, and other things. Apart from sheet metal and frame stuff, there's actually a lot of good to this car still, thankfully. The door panels, top and bottom, as well as the rear side panels, are in perfect condition. So is the rear seat. The passenger bucket seat is almost perfect, and the driver's seat isn't great. The original engine also looks brand new inside, which was surprising! This car was very well/highly optioned! It'll be worth it when it's done!

@solidsnakesimulation666 Год назад

Only re*ards use 'lol'

@alshotrodgarage4779 4 года назад

Super score man, split front bumper car for $1000 is epic !! Patina is cool too...

@stuartharvey7677 3 года назад

My 3rd fave muscle car in the ss spec

@vincegedeon6583 4 года назад

NEEDS EVERYTHING AND THE KITCHEN SINK LOL

@Mrstorm1969 4 года назад

It was a 70 challenger in 2 fast 2 furious but great buy!

@bogartpogi5051 4 года назад

matte clear coat. Bnew engine/transmission chasis suspension and brembo brakes! custom upholstery... what can you ask for...

@richardchristianson2823 4 года назад

Great find at a great price. The body appears to be in very good condition -- surface rust like that is nothing. Hopefully the floor is good. You'll basically have to replace the whole interior as the western sun destroys them. Will check out the follow up video(s).

@georgespangler1517 4 года назад

I have 10 classic cars projects I had to have,,lol,,there's worse things,,, just finished a 45 dodge pickup build,,,nothing more rewarding when you are them and knowing you did it.

@b12kult 4 года назад

great car. Know your feeling, chase that dream!!!

@travisleitao2701 4 года назад

Also my dream car!!! Dude!!! I hope to get as lucky as you did!!! Sweet!

@adriandean7815 4 года назад

Great patena. Nice wheels. Keep it as is paint wise.

@ramonsoto4116 3 года назад

Awesome car for the sale

@karenfields6836 4 года назад

Awesome find, the RS nose is probably worth a good part of what you paid for the whole car I would think. If a car had been sitting that long where I live the ground moisture would've eaten everything underneath. It would have broken in half when the guy loaded it onto the roll-back. You found yourself a nice piece IMO

@007calkinvallz7 3 года назад

That’s such a beautiful car!!!

@estebanjr11 4 года назад

Should have bought mine lol I had my rs for sale for 4K it was a running driving car with new seats. Bought a 69 so I had no room for it.

@jerryluna6198 4 года назад

That's a bad ass car.

@Piewacket53 3 года назад

Don't need a key to open hood center bottom. to easy, I want to install a pair of those hood pins.

@travislohman7367 4 года назад

1971 F body cars (Cameron, firebird, transam) production numbers were low because of a strike by the workers in that plant for that production year.

@ericmcginnis9413 4 года назад

Sweet Camaro I also like the caddy and the Volvo

@arvinddhiman8706 4 года назад

i Have this Same camero with front and rear spoilers but that's hotwheels 😆

@derrickjackson6737 4 года назад

Got ur self a winner Good luck take ur time with it my Dad had a 72 ralley sport Camaro Congratulations on ur antique a 💎 piece u better not get rid of that period I'll have the motor and Transmission rebuilt from scratch new carburetor restore it don't half step with it want to see it when it's done

@chuckanddebbiebehindthesce5757 4 года назад

I hade a 1973 Camaro My first girlfriend gave it to me We loved that car Good luck with the resting on that car Don't pout too much money into it that takes the fun right out of it.

@davidcallahan5157 4 года назад

My ca. Plate on my 1971 camaro was 713ufo!

@davidcallahan5157 4 года назад

Mine was orange pretty cool!

@danperkins2430 4 года назад

Call AAA. It’s easy to get in those cars with a “slim Jim”

@therandumbcarguy 4 года назад

Coat hanger is all you need really

@user-zq1su1vt6f 2 месяца назад

congratulation man.

@grantkoeller8911 4 года назад

You can remove wheels and tires and put on blocks for now. Take rims to tire center, and get new tires installed on original rims.

@dballard74 4 года назад

i know i'm late to your build series, but after watching this first episode , it reminded me of a project car the channel Power Nation, Muscle cars did on a 71 camaro that they took from a base split bumper car to restored bigblock 4-speed car, what made me think about it was i think your second episode when you opened the door to yours and i think they are the same co;or. can't wait to watch more.

@weldthatiron3683 4 года назад

All the best with the build man can’t wait to see it all finished

@viperfritz4618 4 года назад

Great find! My dream car is the blue '68. From a fellow San Diegan.

@midsouth2strokes185 4 года назад

Holy crap it's still wearing poly glass tires! Safe to say it's been sitting a good little bit

@danabee698 4 года назад

When you get frustrated with it, I'll take it off your hands

@sandiegorestorations877 3 года назад

Hopefully it doesn’t get to that point, but I will keep this in mind!

@dvdmex1978 Год назад

@@sandiegorestorations877 I live in Tijuana so I'm 20 minutes away if you want to sell it. Just let me know buddy

@yamahaguy1732 4 года назад

Nice I hope to get my dream car one day it’s a 77 trans am either fully restored right or unmolested

@88GTA 4 года назад

Those are sweet, I have an 88 gta Im about to have painted soon

@yamahaguy1732 4 года назад

Collin Hince yeah they are it’s just tough to find one because you find the nice ones for a decent price but they don’t have the color you want or something you really don’t like about it or a pos that’s half there or spend 50k on a perfect freshly redone one form trans am specialties