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ACW · 03-10-2005, 11:10 AM

Modified models: wagons

Pontiac Trans Am "Kammback" Wagon prototype (1978/1979) (The 'wagon' idea originated in 1978, with the construction of a second-generation Trans Am that made the rounds on the show circuits. That car was later updated with the new-for-1979 styling and eventually was retired to Pontiac's own historical museum.)
Pontiac Trans Am "Tandem GTA" Kammback Wagon prototype (1985) (The GTA Kammback wagon grew out of a styling exercise by Pontiac; in attempting to gauge the possible public response to a Firebird-based sport wagon, Pontiac was considering a way to broaden the Firebird's customer base. Unfortunately, it was never committed to production due to the increased cost it would add to the GTA's sticker price. The idea again took flight on a 1985 Trans Am, and then later was transferred to the GTA Kammback wagon. The one example owned by Pontiac still is a regular sight at major car shows around the U.S.)
Pontiac Trans Am "Hurst Hauler" Kammback Wagon prototype (2000) (Earlier generations of Firebirds have been modified and sculpted into a station wagon platform for concept vehicles. Now, with the Hurst Hauler, that Kammback roofline makes an appearance on the fourth-generation Firebird. Automotive Services in Sterling Heights, MI, was the progenitor of the idea and performed the initial design tasks. They worked with Custom Design Ltd. in Trevor, WI, to construct the Kammback rear hatch and halo band. The attention-grabbing Standox candy apple red hue with orange tinting was a custom mix. Of course, the chassis components received their share of attention, as well. Mr. Gasket/Eibach springs hunker the Hurst Hauler lower to the ground. Lakewood rear control arms and panhard bar keep things on the straight and level. The Hurst shifter is specially prepared for drag race duty with an integrated Line-Loc switch. Baer Racing brakes stand aft of 18x10-inch American Racing Torq-Thrust II rims wrapped with BFGoodrich g-Force P295/35ZR18 rubber. When Westech Automotive of Silver Lake, WI, set out to extract more oomph from the LS1 V8 engine, they began by balancing and blueprinting the entire assembly. Valve springs and a custom-grind camshaft from Erson Cams work around the CNC'd cylinder heads. Accel fuel injectors, air filter, spark plugs and wires finish off the engine. Expelling the spent gases is a Corsa Performance exhaust. When all of this work was completed, TTS Power Systems burned a special computer calibration module to make sure all the modifications worked together in a friendly fashion. And they certainly did: to the tune of 370 horsepower. The Hurst Hauler made its debut at the 2000 SEMA Show. It also was a support vehicle for the 2001 Hot Rod Power Tour, piloted by the folks from Year One-The Next Generation.)

03-10-2005, 11:10 AM	#12
ACW TECH Junkie Trader Rating: 0 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Beaumont, TX Posts: 3,983	Modified models: wagons Pontiac Trans Am "Kammback" Wagon prototype (1978/1979) (The 'wagon' idea originated in 1978, with the construction of a second-generation Trans Am that made the rounds on the show circuits. That car was later updated with the new-for-1979 styling and eventually was retired to Pontiac's own historical museum.) Pontiac Trans Am "Tandem GTA" Kammback Wagon prototype (1985) (The GTA Kammback wagon grew out of a styling exercise by Pontiac; in attempting to gauge the possible public response to a Firebird-based sport wagon, Pontiac was considering a way to broaden the Firebird's customer base. Unfortunately, it was never committed to production due to the increased cost it would add to the GTA's sticker price. The idea again took flight on a 1985 Trans Am, and then later was transferred to the GTA Kammback wagon. The one example owned by Pontiac still is a regular sight at major car shows around the U.S.) Pontiac Trans Am "Hurst Hauler" Kammback Wagon prototype (2000) (Earlier generations of Firebirds have been modified and sculpted into a station wagon platform for concept vehicles. Now, with the Hurst Hauler, that Kammback roofline makes an appearance on the fourth-generation Firebird. Automotive Services in Sterling Heights, MI, was the progenitor of the idea and performed the initial design tasks. They worked with Custom Design Ltd. in Trevor, WI, to construct the Kammback rear hatch and halo band. The attention-grabbing Standox candy apple red hue with orange tinting was a custom mix. Of course, the chassis components received their share of attention, as well. Mr. Gasket/Eibach springs hunker the Hurst Hauler lower to the ground. Lakewood rear control arms and panhard bar keep things on the straight and level. The Hurst shifter is specially prepared for drag race duty with an integrated Line-Loc switch. Baer Racing brakes stand aft of 18x10-inch American Racing Torq-Thrust II rims wrapped with BFGoodrich g-Force P295/35ZR18 rubber. When Westech Automotive of Silver Lake, WI, set out to extract more oomph from the LS1 V8 engine, they began by balancing and blueprinting the entire assembly. Valve springs and a custom-grind camshaft from Erson Cams work around the CNC'd cylinder heads. Accel fuel injectors, air filter, spark plugs and wires finish off the engine. Expelling the spent gases is a Corsa Performance exhaust. When all of this work was completed, TTS Power Systems burned a special computer calibration module to make sure all the modifications worked together in a friendly fashion. And they certainly did: to the tune of 370 horsepower. The Hurst Hauler made its debut at the 2000 SEMA Show. It also was a support vehicle for the 2001 Hot Rod Power Tour, piloted by the folks from Year One-The Next Generation.)