Netcong Auto Restorations, LLC
973-527-3464
973-527-3464
email: info@netcongautorestorations.com
The goal of this 1978 Firebird Make Over was to build a
super high-performance Trans Am , and turn it
into a 1977 Special Edition Trans Am
that was in the classic movie Smokey
and the Bandit starring Burt
Reynolds. This 1978 Trans
Am is our customers original high school car that he kept for
years. He came to us with a vision of
transforming his 1978 into a 1977 Tran AM muscle machine with retro styling.
When the job rolled into our shop we immediately knew this was a special project for Netcong Auto Restorations. This
car was completed fall 2012
EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS:
The 1978 makeover project
included Dupont Chromabase clear coat in BMW Jet Black. We fabricated a mini tub to accommodate the much larger wheels and
tires.
Custom Firebird painted on hood in gold metallic pearl.
Be Cool 4 core aluminum radiator dual electric cooling fans
Vintage Air AC and Heating
LizardSkin Sound and Heat Reducing Insulating Spray
Alpine Head Unit Alpine Type R Mid Range Speakers and Alpine Type R 10 " Subwoofer
Billet Aluminum Door and Dash Inserts
Custom Firebird painted on hood in gold metallic pearl.
Be Cool 4 core aluminum radiator dual electric cooling fans
Vintage Air AC and Heating
LizardSkin Sound and Heat Reducing Insulating Spray
Alpine Head Unit Alpine Type R Mid Range Speakers and Alpine Type R 10 " Subwoofer
Billet Aluminum Door and Dash Inserts
PREFORMANCE MODIFICATIONS:
400
Big Block Stroker Motor
Holly
750 Carburetor
Edelbrock
Aluminum Intake
Dougs
Full Length Headers
3
Inch Custom Exhaust
March
Serpentine Belt Conversion
5
Speed Tremec Transmission
Hearst
Short Throw Shifter
Ford
9" Narrowed Posi Rear (Gear Ratio 373)
Rockwood
Custom Fuel Tank
Detroit
Speed Mini Tub
Willwood
4 Wheel Disc Conversion (Drilled and Slotted Rotors Caliper 18x9 Front 18x12 in
Rear
BF Goodrich Tires
Tubular Upper and Lower A Arm Suspension QAI Coil Over Shocks Rear 2" Lowering Springs Close Ratio Steering Box
Vintage Air Conditioning
BF Goodrich Tires
Tubular Upper and Lower A Arm Suspension QAI Coil Over Shocks Rear 2" Lowering Springs Close Ratio Steering Box
Vintage Air Conditioning
American
Racing wheels
INTERIOR MODIFICATIONS:
Autometer
Mechanical Gauges
Leather Seats
