The goal of this 1978 Firebird Make Over by Netcong Auto Restorations, LLC. 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
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
American Racing wheels
