About

 

Hello,

The purpose of the Macho Registry is provide the official registry to authenticate and document DKM cars.

Dennis and Kyle Mecham were disappointed in the performance of the 1977 Trans Am and took advantage of the untapped potential of the mild 400 cubic inch Pontiac motor with carburetor rejetting, distributor advance, opening the hood scoop and adding headers and duals.  Later they , would massage the Olds 403 and the 301 cubic inch turbo Pontiac motors installed through 1980.    The cars were sold as used vehicles to get around Federal emissions regulations.  Koni shocks, handling improvements, roll bars and graphic  and audio packages were added as requested along with engine, transmission and suspension modifications.  The “Macho T/A” name was a nod to the popularity of the word “macho” at the time.  

 

Email as much of this information as you canè up to 4 pictures of the car, the car number, vin, owner’s name and state with a brief description of the car and history.   PHS, DKM letter of authenticity or correspondence with Rob Thomas is helpful.