@1977BanditTransAM the scoop was just a temporary fix, the original shaker in back on it now, and, at the time, i paid $1100 for each rear 18x12. the front are 18x10's
@silvercobra78 what rims are those? where did you get them and what's the size? i have a WS6 Trans Am, i've been wanting those rims but can't ever find them anywhere. thank you!
@customcraze65 The rims are 18x10 in the front and 18x12 in the rear. I ordered them from year one in the custom sizes i wanted. They only come in gold and polished, so i contacted US Wheel ( the actual manufacturer ) and had them change the color from gold to black. I was the first and only person to have these wheels in black at that time. So, if you want them, call year one and if you cant get the color in the size you want, call US Wheel AFTER you have placed the order with year one.
Silvercobra78 ..... Hey man I have a 78 trans am Ur car is sick ......I made some changes on the motor and is kicking pretty good poneys ..but anyways ... Quick ? What type of pipes u using on Ur ride and flows ... ??? Cuz idk what to use on my ride man .... Cuz u have to have a perfect sound
It IS a 400! Thought it sounded familiar. I have one in a 78 Formula. Still have lots to do, but working on it! Did you build the engine yourself or did you have it done? I have been told that one has to be careful not to go too wild with a 400 Pontiac. Any advice? Thanks
@Skidhippy A friend and i built this 400 a few years ago. You do have to be careful, you can go 60 over but thats pushing it. Now there is a lot more upgrade for pontiac engines that were not available when this one was built. I love pontiac engines, especially the head design, but i don't like the valley pans. Let me know if you have anymore questions, thanks.
@silvercobra78 Yeah, I wouldn't swap that Pontiac engine for anything. The torque, even stock, ist phenomenal. I don't want to go too wild, anyway. No nitrous, but was toying with the idea of a supercharger. However, since I am now overseas with the car, parts are not that easy to come by. I've had the car for years, and only now am finally able to start doing some stuff with it. How do you think a Edelbrock 800cfm Perfomer with a Performer RPM intake, and a Lunati 60902LK would match up? Thanks
@Skidhippy Are you planning to use the factory heads? I used Edelbrock RPM heads, intake, and a Thunder Series AVS 800cfm carb. I had to tune the carb by changing out the jets and metering rods. Out of the box, it was running rich and stutter when floored. That cam should be fine to use. I plan to build my 455 pontiac with a blower for my 69 Judge GTO one day.
@silvercobra78 Would love to use the Edelbrock RPM heads too, but right now a bit tight for the budget. So factory heads it is. Heads will be an upgrade for later. Considered the Thunder carb, but again a bit pricey right now, I think the performer will do fine for now. Better than the leaky old Q-jet. Thought about rebuilding it, but like Edelbrocks better. The bottom end is ok for now with these mild upgrades. I don't want to go overboard without redoing the bottom end, but that's gotta wait.
@silvercobra78 Do you know where I could get a decent dash cover shipped from? The original dash top was cracked already when I bought the car, from sitting in the sun all those years. But I don't know where I could get one that isn't going to cost me a fortune. Thanks. Btw. Like the Phantom gauges. Too bad I can't get a Phantom speedometer in Kph. (Europe!) Might have to go with an Ultra Light.
@Skidhippy I got my dash recovered from Just Dashes. I think they offer new ones too. You might also want to try Classic Industries, Ames Performance, National Parts Depot, and Year One.
@Skidhippy If you need any original parts, i have several parts car, lots of trans am parts, and a friend with a whole junk yard of nothing but trans ams, firebirds and camaros.
I bought a 1978 trans am with t tops with 350 not the original so now we are rebuilding the 400. but those wheels are pricy so that's why we will get them after we finish restoring the car completely.
WOW!! First off thank you for sharing the car with us via video. The only thing I didnt care for was what you mentioned, and thats the scoop! Im glad youre gonna make it look like the original!! Also, do you mind telling me how did you get those wheels to fit in that width!!!!! 10inch on front and 12 on back!! WOW!! Awesome car my friend!!
@surf403 glad you like it. I did get the original scoop back on it, check out my other videos of me and my car at the bandit run 2011. As far as the wheels, the front 18x10 fit fine just be sure to order the correct back spacing, and the rear was mini tubbed to fit the 18x12 with a narrowed custom 4 link rear end. I narrowed the rear end to get that deep dish look on the back. i will post another updated walk around video on here soon.
@silvercobra78 Beauty for sure but i dont think 790 h.p especially from a 400 ,ive owned lots of 78 t/a s back in the day and i loved them especially w72,4 speed,ws6.
@doinurmom517 most in the background are already sold, but i still have a 1970 mustang coupe, 429 NOS 9in rear $7500, a 1968 thunderbird with a 429 thunderjet all original, $9000
@silvercobra78 hey, im looking into getting a trans am in this era, i was wondering how much did the instrument cluster cost you, where did you get it, and price of instillation. this car is the definition of badass
@80sKeezy I did all installations myself. I got the swirl dash panel from year one, but i had to enlarge the speedo and tach holes to get the 5in gauges to fit. I overlayed that new panel over the original, cut and trimmed where needed and let the gauges hold the two panels together. It made the install easier. I bought the autometer gauges from summit with their gauge wireing harness, that way i could assemble it on the workbend and then install it.
man, nice trans am, but shame on you... rev it up like a man, that trans am is hungry for being rev it up only until 3000rpm... rev it up soo we can hear the beast...
I have a question, I'm getting a 78 Trans Am and it's coming with a normal cowl hood, I want to put a shaker on it but I don't know which engine will be in it, it has a 400, but he's going ot let a 455 go with it. Will the same shaker assembly work for both engines? And also, is it possible to just have a shaker breather on top of any air cleaner, like if I just get a Edelbrock breather, can I just put the shaker on top of that without problem?
@weaverracing96 if you are using the stock intake manifold then the shaker will work with either motor, but you have to have the breather pan that holds the shaker scoop. The only way the shaker will work is with a base pan made for a shaker. If there is an aftermarket intake, let me know, i'll tell you how to fix it. Let me know if i can help in any way, i love to see theses cars on the road.
@silvercobra78 Appreciate it, I posted the question on Yahoo answers, and I've been hearing that too, but I'm glad it'll work with a 400 or 455 the same way. I've heard that an Edelbrock performer intake and Edelbrock carbuerator wont throw it off any either, but anything over an Edelbrock perf. intake, and if I have a Holley Carb or whatever, will cause the shaker to not work. Appreciate all the help I'm getting from T/A people.
@weaverracing96 well.......i used a edelbrock rpm performance intake, edelbrock carb w/ electric choke, with a spacer, and still have the shaker on if. However, i bought an aftermarket drop pan and modified it to fit the carb with electric choke. It is a close fit and took a lot of time to fit up, but it can be done.
@silvercobra78 do you do all the body work of does some one else do it? do you you do the mechanics or does some one else do it? what do you specialize in auto body of mechanics wow 7 years and that much money i thank god im not married
@FARTNOISE100 I specialize in trans ams and GM muscle cars in general. I do all my mechanical, electrical, fabrication, and a little body work. I am trying to learn more from my guy.
@silvercobra78 thats deep im barely getting out of lincoln tech in feb im really looking foward to doing the same. i would sell my soul even my kids(joke) for a chevelle anything in between 69 and 72 my father had a 71 in the late 70's the city towed it away because he left it on the street for to long time a month all because of a gear box
@FARTNOISE100 I specialize in trans ams and GM muscle cars in general. I do all my mechanical, electrical, fabrication, and a little body work. I am trying to learn more from my paint and body guy.
nice car i wish you the best pls have a look to me car its trans am 1980 with 500hp its has ls1 engine if like to see it in the you tube ( trans am alyoubi )
@tripla0 The only thing original is the block, and it is bored 60 over. High performance cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM heads. roller rockers, Edelbrock RPM high rise intake, MARCH pulley system, custom made headers, etc. etc. I could go on and on..... and the scoop, i got it off ebay.....if you want more info, i'd be more than happy to tell you, just let me know where to email the book..... And i used a Quick Time drag racing bell houseing made for a pontiac from summit, bolted right up.
@FARTNOISE100 I mini tubed the rear fender wells, installed a 4 link rear suspension with a custom rear end modeled after a 9 inch. Fully adjustable coil overs front and rear, pro-touring sub frame in front. Contact Detroit Speed (DSE), they have the best stuff on the market.
@silvercobra78 thanks i have a 79 firebird i want to get rid of the unibody because its rusted it spread like notebook paper when i lift it from the rear unibody frame im going to look at DSE thanks again very helpful
@silvercobra78 i don't think i want to go original because i been reading up on rack n pinions for better handling but i would like to know where this junk yard is at once again thank you
@silvercobra78 how much have you invested in your car so far i looked at dse and wow im in the right direction. south carolina is a long drive from chicago
@callrick1914 about $3600, but you can get them staight from year one now. They copied my idea. I had the only ones ever made at the time according to US Wheel, the actual makers of the wheels.
@stratcat70 glad u like it. I am working on the scoop base now, i will post more videos when i finish it. Ill try to get by buddy to film me drivin down the road.
i was saying that go to restoreamusclecar site - go to 'completed restos" go to the fourth page, and the Firebird should be the 3rd one from the top of the page, and it look like yours, sorry for the misunderstanding.
@chevellenut1968 I got them from summit racing. they have an blue LED light that outlines the light when the park lights are on. It gives it a cool look when crusin through town.
by the way, what kind of cams did you put in that 400, i was thinking of putting a comp cams set on mine. i saw you also used edelbrock rpm heads, did you also use the edelbrock rpm intake manifold.
dont listen to redstorm0003 we can see he is a dum ass with no taste that car is beautifull and i want it im in love with the tiger cage best cage ever!! hell my self i got a hell of a deal i traded my 94 Z28 convertible for a completed 79 firebird with perfect oreginal inter and new stroker and i got a 78 bandit ta no eng but new floors shaker hood new quarter panel t tops and good inter t/a's are # 1 praise to the muscle car gods
@demarcuswillis1 I used adjustable coil over shocks and springs on the pro-touring front frame, and also on the rear 4 link from Detroit Speed. I also used half height body bushings. All that does lower it quite a bit, and it sticks to the road like its on rails.
I have them custom made by Year One then had US Wheel (the actual manufacturer) use blake powder coat instead of gold. They told me i had the only ones in the world at that time.
wow great looking 78 t/a. Just starting my build on a 78 t/a. curious about the motor, sounds great. did you put a stroker on the 400 or keep it a 400
Okay:) It looks very good ;) and with the scoop it will look the way it is supposed to :P Love it with T\A's with some modifications on the engine etc, but with the original look. got 2 T\A's myself
There is a bird on the hood, its just hard to see because of the sun glare. It matches the other flame work but with an orginal look. I have 3 other T/A's, but they are mostley for parts.
love the wheels and gauges...scoop/flames, not so much
samsdad900 5 days ago
Looks good but i would paint all the chrome around the windows and tops.
my75olds 2 weeks ago
What size tires are you running?
pimpinken1234 3 weeks ago
What size tires are you running?
pimpinken1234 3 weeks ago
Dude, I envy your ride. Everything is perfect!
kevumowns 1 month ago
What transmission are you using?
pimpinken1234 1 month ago
@pimpinken1234 richmond 6 speed
silvercobra78 1 month ago
nice trans am
sugerbear520 2 months ago
That's beast!! Best looking trans am
MrVoorhees88 2 months ago
sweet ride man ! happy driving !
regards : from dubai
interceptor4revealed 3 months ago
Great job! the graphics are awesome btw
ChallengerM17 3 months ago
Not to be rude, Great car and all, but why change the gauges?
MasterChief865 3 months ago
My dad has a 78 trans am exact replica of the bandit and in mint condition and it looks better but ur would ilwin in a race
Bandit42397 4 months ago
Great but i would get rid of the chrome moldings
tvr2120 4 months ago
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@silvercobra78
What kind of blower is that and do the 18x12 cost $1100 for Four of them or is that 1100 a peice
1977BanditTransAM 4 months ago
@1977BanditTransAM the scoop was just a temporary fix, the original shaker in back on it now, and, at the time, i paid $1100 for each rear 18x12. the front are 18x10's
silvercobra78 1 month ago
nice car ,but the scoop kills it
samsdad900 4 months ago
I see a trunk load of money you've spent. That car is very bad ass.
ChargerHemi29 4 months ago
Very nice.
poolboyinla 4 months ago
@silvercobra78 what rims are those? where did you get them and what's the size? i have a WS6 Trans Am, i've been wanting those rims but can't ever find them anywhere. thank you!
customcraze65 5 months ago
@customcraze65 The rims are 18x10 in the front and 18x12 in the rear. I ordered them from year one in the custom sizes i wanted. They only come in gold and polished, so i contacted US Wheel ( the actual manufacturer ) and had them change the color from gold to black. I was the first and only person to have these wheels in black at that time. So, if you want them, call year one and if you cant get the color in the size you want, call US Wheel AFTER you have placed the order with year one.
silvercobra78 5 months ago 3
@silvercobra78 thank you for the information! how much did the wheels cost you? before tires and all?
customcraze65 4 months ago
@customcraze65 the 18x10 wheels are $690 and the 18x12 wheels are $1100
silvercobra78 4 months ago
Silvercobra78 ..... Hey man I have a 78 trans am Ur car is sick ......I made some changes on the motor and is kicking pretty good poneys ..but anyways ... Quick ? What type of pipes u using on Ur ride and flows ... ??? Cuz idk what to use on my ride man .... Cuz u have to have a perfect sound
mixedthugg 6 months ago
@mixedthugg I custom made my headers from scratch with full 3 inch exhaust and x pipe. Magnaflow 3 inch in and out mufflers.
silvercobra78 6 months ago
i like what you've done but you should get the shaker back on there :)
stoo1974 6 months ago
@stoo1974 You will be happy to know that the shaker is back on there. It took me a while to fab a pan to hold it, but it is back on there.
silvercobra78 6 months ago
What rims are those??? Cause I want to get them for my trans am
juniorAoK 6 months ago
@juniorAoK I special ordered them from year one. 18x10 front and 18x12 rear. I had US Wheel (the maker) change the color from gold to black
silvercobra78 6 months ago
It IS a 400! Thought it sounded familiar. I have one in a 78 Formula. Still have lots to do, but working on it! Did you build the engine yourself or did you have it done? I have been told that one has to be careful not to go too wild with a 400 Pontiac. Any advice? Thanks
Skidhippy 7 months ago
@Skidhippy A friend and i built this 400 a few years ago. You do have to be careful, you can go 60 over but thats pushing it. Now there is a lot more upgrade for pontiac engines that were not available when this one was built. I love pontiac engines, especially the head design, but i don't like the valley pans. Let me know if you have anymore questions, thanks.
silvercobra78 6 months ago
@silvercobra78 Yeah, I wouldn't swap that Pontiac engine for anything. The torque, even stock, ist phenomenal. I don't want to go too wild, anyway. No nitrous, but was toying with the idea of a supercharger. However, since I am now overseas with the car, parts are not that easy to come by. I've had the car for years, and only now am finally able to start doing some stuff with it. How do you think a Edelbrock 800cfm Perfomer with a Performer RPM intake, and a Lunati 60902LK would match up? Thanks
Skidhippy 6 months ago
@Skidhippy Are you planning to use the factory heads? I used Edelbrock RPM heads, intake, and a Thunder Series AVS 800cfm carb. I had to tune the carb by changing out the jets and metering rods. Out of the box, it was running rich and stutter when floored. That cam should be fine to use. I plan to build my 455 pontiac with a blower for my 69 Judge GTO one day.
silvercobra78 6 months ago
@silvercobra78 Would love to use the Edelbrock RPM heads too, but right now a bit tight for the budget. So factory heads it is. Heads will be an upgrade for later. Considered the Thunder carb, but again a bit pricey right now, I think the performer will do fine for now. Better than the leaky old Q-jet. Thought about rebuilding it, but like Edelbrocks better. The bottom end is ok for now with these mild upgrades. I don't want to go overboard without redoing the bottom end, but that's gotta wait.
Skidhippy 6 months ago
@silvercobra78 Do you know where I could get a decent dash cover shipped from? The original dash top was cracked already when I bought the car, from sitting in the sun all those years. But I don't know where I could get one that isn't going to cost me a fortune. Thanks. Btw. Like the Phantom gauges. Too bad I can't get a Phantom speedometer in Kph. (Europe!) Might have to go with an Ultra Light.
Skidhippy 6 months ago
@Skidhippy I got my dash recovered from Just Dashes. I think they offer new ones too. You might also want to try Classic Industries, Ames Performance, National Parts Depot, and Year One.
silvercobra78 6 months ago
@Skidhippy If you need any original parts, i have several parts car, lots of trans am parts, and a friend with a whole junk yard of nothing but trans ams, firebirds and camaros.
silvercobra78 6 months ago
@silvercobra78 thanks, I'll keep in touch.
Skidhippy 6 months ago
hell of a great job! looks and sounds fantastic! what hedders are you using?
barryhorne10 7 months ago
@barryhorne10 i had to custom make my headers.
silvercobra78 7 months ago
JUST LEAVE IT ORIGIONAL! to nice of a car to MEXImize! well it didnt come special but i do love ur magnaflows u have on
austinbarth101 7 months ago
my dream car. very beautiful car. I love it! thanks for sharing this video!
shoresofsilver666 7 months ago
For some reason I used to hate this car I was a Fool
OriginalOrigins 7 months ago
Glad you went back to the Original hood scoop. You really did a nice job on this car. This may be one of the best I've ever seen. Just fabulous!
barcrrt 8 months ago
if I could drive it only a few miles........I´m spanish and I live in love of american old muscle cars, specially trans ams
Hermaisterfundgen 8 months ago
I bought a 1978 trans am with t tops with 350 not the original so now we are rebuilding the 400. but those wheels are pricy so that's why we will get them after we finish restoring the car completely.
TheSmokey956 8 months ago
Amazing trans am , congratulations !!! i would get rid of the t-top and rear window chrome moldings and scoop, that's all !
tvr2120 8 months ago
how much for this ta
kenneycan762x54 9 months ago
that tachometer would NEVER get old!! haha
fudgefreak105 9 months ago
What mufflers are you using?
80Ls1TA 9 months ago
@80Ls1TA i am useing magnaflow mufflers
silvercobra78 8 months ago
beautiful car i just think the rims ruin it
samus1003 9 months ago
WOW!! First off thank you for sharing the car with us via video. The only thing I didnt care for was what you mentioned, and thats the scoop! Im glad youre gonna make it look like the original!! Also, do you mind telling me how did you get those wheels to fit in that width!!!!! 10inch on front and 12 on back!! WOW!! Awesome car my friend!!
surf403 9 months ago
@surf403 glad you like it. I did get the original scoop back on it, check out my other videos of me and my car at the bandit run 2011. As far as the wheels, the front 18x10 fit fine just be sure to order the correct back spacing, and the rear was mini tubbed to fit the 18x12 with a narrowed custom 4 link rear end. I narrowed the rear end to get that deep dish look on the back. i will post another updated walk around video on here soon.
silvercobra78 9 months ago
@silvercobra78 Beauty for sure but i dont think 790 h.p especially from a 400 ,ive owned lots of 78 t/a s back in the day and i loved them especially w72,4 speed,ws6.
camirocz 8 months ago
@camirocz I think he runs nitrous....could be he's pushing a few ponies... :)
Skidhippy 6 months ago
wow what a motor, if mine comes out half as nice i'll be happy Great Year One wheels aswell
patrick123POB 10 months ago
wow what a motor, if mine comes out half as nice i'll be happy
patrick123POB 10 months ago
These wheels are sick.
Widymka 10 months ago
really nice ride. how wide are the rear tires? thanks
tuifili 10 months ago
@tuifili the rear tires are almost 14 inches wide
silvercobra78 8 months ago
jizz
ruckingfetards 11 months ago
@silvercobra78 well nice car man i have a 78 too and shes a monster i have a blower too
MrSupermac1 11 months ago
@MrSupermac1 sweeet!
silvercobra78 11 months ago
wer did u get thos decals at
MrSupermac1 11 months ago
@MrSupermac1 There arn't any decals, they are air brushed
silvercobra78 11 months ago
@silvercobra78 how much for the cars in the back?
doinurmom517 11 months ago
@doinurmom517 most in the background are already sold, but i still have a 1970 mustang coupe, 429 NOS 9in rear $7500, a 1968 thunderbird with a 429 thunderjet all original, $9000
silvercobra78 11 months ago
Love the year one rims!!!!!! Nice Car!!!!
65JD5010 11 months ago
It's a beauty. How much does it cost to mini tub it?
gerardop0119 1 year ago
@gerardop0119 it cost me about $800 to mini tub it
silvercobra78 1 year ago
@silvercobra78 hey, im looking into getting a trans am in this era, i was wondering how much did the instrument cluster cost you, where did you get it, and price of instillation. this car is the definition of badass
80sKeezy 11 months ago
@80sKeezy I did all installations myself. I got the swirl dash panel from year one, but i had to enlarge the speedo and tach holes to get the 5in gauges to fit. I overlayed that new panel over the original, cut and trimmed where needed and let the gauges hold the two panels together. It made the install easier. I bought the autometer gauges from summit with their gauge wireing harness, that way i could assemble it on the workbend and then install it.
silvercobra78 11 months ago
Well Done!! A beautiful car!
twomontess 1 year ago
did you have to mini tub it to get the 18x12 wheels in the rear by the way sick ride
motifman00 1 year ago
@motifman00 yeah i mini tubed the rear, narrowed the rear seat, and put in a 4 link.
silvercobra78 1 year ago
:') it, it's beautiful
hoochis 1 year ago
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when you revved it up to 3000 thats about how many gallons i jizzed
bikerkid2476 1 year ago
when you revved it up to 3000 thats about how many gallons i jizzed
bikerkid2476 1 year ago
awesome. 2 thumbs up
qbenplaya00 1 year ago
if you need anything else original, i have 3 parts cars, 1 front sub frame seperate, and a friend with a junk yard full of the cars.
silvercobra78 1 year ago
wow you must really love that car
Tylerssuperbee 1 year ago
man, nice trans am, but shame on you... rev it up like a man, that trans am is hungry for being rev it up only until 3000rpm... rev it up soo we can hear the beast...
yonutfilip 1 year ago
@yonutfilip :) i'll do better next time, another video coming soon, just finished the shaker mods.
silvercobra78 1 year ago
I have a question, I'm getting a 78 Trans Am and it's coming with a normal cowl hood, I want to put a shaker on it but I don't know which engine will be in it, it has a 400, but he's going ot let a 455 go with it. Will the same shaker assembly work for both engines? And also, is it possible to just have a shaker breather on top of any air cleaner, like if I just get a Edelbrock breather, can I just put the shaker on top of that without problem?
weaverracing96 1 year ago
@weaverracing96 if you are using the stock intake manifold then the shaker will work with either motor, but you have to have the breather pan that holds the shaker scoop. The only way the shaker will work is with a base pan made for a shaker. If there is an aftermarket intake, let me know, i'll tell you how to fix it. Let me know if i can help in any way, i love to see theses cars on the road.
silvercobra78 1 year ago
@silvercobra78 Appreciate it, I posted the question on Yahoo answers, and I've been hearing that too, but I'm glad it'll work with a 400 or 455 the same way. I've heard that an Edelbrock performer intake and Edelbrock carbuerator wont throw it off any either, but anything over an Edelbrock perf. intake, and if I have a Holley Carb or whatever, will cause the shaker to not work. Appreciate all the help I'm getting from T/A people.
weaverracing96 1 year ago
@weaverracing96 well.......i used a edelbrock rpm performance intake, edelbrock carb w/ electric choke, with a spacer, and still have the shaker on if. However, i bought an aftermarket drop pan and modified it to fit the carb with electric choke. It is a close fit and took a lot of time to fit up, but it can be done.
silvercobra78 1 year ago
@silvercobra78 do you do all the body work of does some one else do it? do you you do the mechanics or does some one else do it? what do you specialize in auto body of mechanics wow 7 years and that much money i thank god im not married
FARTNOISE100 1 year ago
@FARTNOISE100 I specialize in trans ams and GM muscle cars in general. I do all my mechanical, electrical, fabrication, and a little body work. I am trying to learn more from my guy.
silvercobra78 1 year ago
@silvercobra78 thats deep im barely getting out of lincoln tech in feb im really looking foward to doing the same. i would sell my soul even my kids(joke) for a chevelle anything in between 69 and 72 my father had a 71 in the late 70's the city towed it away because he left it on the street for to long time a month all because of a gear box
FARTNOISE100 1 year ago
@FARTNOISE100 I specialize in trans ams and GM muscle cars in general. I do all my mechanical, electrical, fabrication, and a little body work. I am trying to learn more from my paint and body guy.
silvercobra78 1 year ago
nice car i wish you the best pls have a look to me car its trans am 1980 with 500hp its has ls1 engine if like to see it in the you tube ( trans am alyoubi )
sssclassic 1 year ago
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tripla0 1 year ago
@tripla0 The only thing original is the block, and it is bored 60 over. High performance cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM heads. roller rockers, Edelbrock RPM high rise intake, MARCH pulley system, custom made headers, etc. etc. I could go on and on..... and the scoop, i got it off ebay.....if you want more info, i'd be more than happy to tell you, just let me know where to email the book..... And i used a Quick Time drag racing bell houseing made for a pontiac from summit, bolted right up.
silvercobra78 1 year ago
@silvercobra78 question what did you have to do to fit the rear deep dish rims what diff is on there and did you do any frame or suspension twicks
FARTNOISE100 1 year ago
@FARTNOISE100 I mini tubed the rear fender wells, installed a 4 link rear suspension with a custom rear end modeled after a 9 inch. Fully adjustable coil overs front and rear, pro-touring sub frame in front. Contact Detroit Speed (DSE), they have the best stuff on the market.
silvercobra78 1 year ago
@silvercobra78 thanks i have a 79 firebird i want to get rid of the unibody because its rusted it spread like notebook paper when i lift it from the rear unibody frame im going to look at DSE thanks again very helpful
FARTNOISE100 1 year ago
@FARTNOISE100
if you need anything else original, i have 3 parts cars, 1 front sub frame seperate, and a friend with a junk yard full of the cars
silvercobra78 1 year ago
@silvercobra78 i don't think i want to go original because i been reading up on rack n pinions for better handling but i would like to know where this junk yard is at once again thank you
FARTNOISE100 1 year ago
@FARTNOISE100 rack n pinion is the way to go, i did....... the junk yard is in Wallace SC
silvercobra78 1 year ago
@silvercobra78 how much have you invested in your car so far i looked at dse and wow im in the right direction. south carolina is a long drive from chicago
FARTNOISE100 1 year ago
@FARTNOISE100 I have about 80G in it. over about 7 years
silvercobra78 1 year ago
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tripla0 1 year ago
dude that is a sexy fuckin car nice work
lowrider121990 1 year ago
@lowrider121990 thanx
silvercobra78 1 year ago
looks like the restoreamusclecar site has the same hood bird, same tail "Trans Am" in flames as your car
quadmudrider08 1 year ago
@quadmudrider08 Hell no, this is my own custom design and airbrush work.
silvercobra78 1 year ago
if you dont mind me asking what was the cost/
callrick1914 1 year ago
@callrick1914 about $3600, but you can get them staight from year one now. They copied my idea. I had the only ones ever made at the time according to US Wheel, the actual makers of the wheels.
silvercobra78 1 year ago
where did u get rims like that
callrick1914 1 year ago
@callrick1914 i had the custom made by the same company that makes the year one wheels
silvercobra78 1 year ago
Like the Trans Am on the back, well cool, nice exhaust note too
caferacermac 1 year ago
amazing !!!
tvr2120 1 year ago
U OWN MY DREAM CAR! icant stop watching this awesome 2nd generation trans am, she sound,s and look,s awesome ,,absolute perfection, congrats!!!!!
stratcat70 1 year ago
@stratcat70 glad u like it. I am working on the scoop base now, i will post more videos when i finish it. Ill try to get by buddy to film me drivin down the road.
silvercobra78 1 year ago
i was saying that go to restoreamusclecar site - go to 'completed restos" go to the fourth page, and the Firebird should be the 3rd one from the top of the page, and it look like yours, sorry for the misunderstanding.
quadmudrider08 1 year ago
i swear i have seen the exact same thing on the "Restore A Muscle Car" sight, is it the same trans am? or is that built yourself
quadmudrider08 1 year ago
@quadmudrider08 Really? i have not seen it, i built this one myself, from the ground up.
silvercobra78 1 year ago
TOTALLY AWSOME!! BEST IVE SEEN ON HERE, CAN I BUY IT?
stratcat70 1 year ago
@stratcat70 thanks, glad to hear that you like it, but i can never sell my baby
silvercobra78 1 year ago
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Im interested on the cars behind it..could you send me your info to fishingantonio@yahoo.com
thanks
deathrade6 1 year ago
Im interested on the cars behind it..could you send me your info to fishingantonio@yahoo.com
thanks
deathrade6 1 year ago
beautiful
boulimeu2 1 year ago
Is that a 78 400 block you used?
samw454 1 year ago
@samw454 it is actually a 76 block
silvercobra78 1 year ago
thanks for the info
chevellenut1968 1 year ago
where did you get the head lights
chevellenut1968 1 year ago
@chevellenut1968 I got them from summit racing. they have an blue LED light that outlines the light when the park lights are on. It gives it a cool look when crusin through town.
silvercobra78 1 year ago
by the way, what kind of cams did you put in that 400, i was thinking of putting a comp cams set on mine. i saw you also used edelbrock rpm heads, did you also use the edelbrock rpm intake manifold.
almostdriving 1 year ago
@almostdriving If i remember right, i used comp cams, and i did use an edelbrock rpm high rise intake
silvercobra78 1 year ago
i have my own 78 ta me and my brother are working on, your ta is great, i like how you still used the original pontiac 400
almostdriving 1 year ago
dont listen to redstorm0003 we can see he is a dum ass with no taste that car is beautifull and i want it im in love with the tiger cage best cage ever!! hell my self i got a hell of a deal i traded my 94 Z28 convertible for a completed 79 firebird with perfect oreginal inter and new stroker and i got a 78 bandit ta no eng but new floors shaker hood new quarter panel t tops and good inter t/a's are # 1 praise to the muscle car gods
chevellenut1968 1 year ago
@chevellenut1968 Sweet
silvercobra78 1 year ago
what kind of springs you have on her, did u lower it?
demarcuswillis1 1 year ago
@demarcuswillis1 I used adjustable coil over shocks and springs on the pro-touring front frame, and also on the rear 4 link from Detroit Speed. I also used half height body bushings. All that does lower it quite a bit, and it sticks to the road like its on rails.
silvercobra78 1 year ago
what type of mufflers are you running
Matts89 1 year ago
@Matts89 Magnaflow 3 inch
silvercobra78 1 year ago
So nice --Pontiac power !!!!! .
1Bandit455 1 year ago
U just ruined a perfectly good trans am.
redstorm0003 2 years ago
Why do you say that?
silvercobra78 2 years ago
@silvercobra78 I disagree
You've done nothing but make it even better! =D
but i am just wondering... how much $ did you put into her?!
gtakilla22 1 year ago
@gtakilla22 I lost count on the $ amount, i doesn't really mater when you are building your dream car.
silvercobra78 1 year ago
I just love those kickass Year one Snowflake wheels nice Trans AM
BlackTransAmdude 2 years ago 5
Nice special edition wheels where did you get them??
ElKidZero 2 years ago 5
I have them custom made by Year One then had US Wheel (the actual manufacturer) use blake powder coat instead of gold. They told me i had the only ones in the world at that time.
silvercobra78 2 years ago
Thanks for the info man, just love the way your car sounds, hoping mine sounds that good once im done
Matts89 2 years ago
Great 400 build. E-heads? and whats the cam specs
Matts89 2 years ago
Edlebrock Performance RPM heads, have to find the cam specs for you, i built the motor about 5 years ago.
silvercobra78 2 years ago
not a fan of the scoop but nice car!
rb26pwr 2 years ago
I plan on putting the original one on as soon as i build a pan to hold it to the carb.
silvercobra78 2 years ago
wow great looking 78 t/a. Just starting my build on a 78 t/a. curious about the motor, sounds great. did you put a stroker on the 400 or keep it a 400
Matts89 2 years ago
i left it a 400, bored it over
silvercobra78 2 years ago
Very nice ride!! will the front 18x10 wheels clear the factory upper and lower control arms? I am guessing you mini tubbed the rear for the 18x12s,
jasonmac11 2 years ago
they should fit depending on the backspacing you want.
silvercobra78 2 years ago
Only thing it should have was an shaker scoop ;)
ta7910th 2 years ago
I have the scoop for it, i just have to make the pan to hold it on the carb.
silvercobra78 2 years ago
Okay:) It looks very good ;) and with the scoop it will look the way it is supposed to :P Love it with T\A's with some modifications on the engine etc, but with the original look. got 2 T\A's myself
ta7910th 2 years ago
Oh, and are you gonna have a Hood bird on it?
ta7910th 2 years ago
There is a bird on the hood, its just hard to see because of the sun glare. It matches the other flame work but with an orginal look. I have 3 other T/A's, but they are mostley for parts.
silvercobra78 2 years ago
Are they that bad if they have to be used for parts? I think its sad to see them parted out, you see :/
ta7910th 2 years ago
Me too but, one is missing the front clip, the hurst edition has been hit in the rear, and the other i'll fix up later but has no t-tops
silvercobra78 2 years ago
Got any pictures of the car(s)?
ta7910th 2 years ago
Yeah, do you need some parts? If don't have what you need, i have a friend who has a junk yard of only camaros, firebirds, and trans ams.
silvercobra78 2 years ago
No, not at the moment, but who knows :P Just wanted to see if they were rescuable;) I think every T\A should be rescued ;)
ta7910th 2 years ago
Nice - could have done without the flames though...
Flames on this ride is like putting a picture of MLK on the tail gate of a black Escalade riding on 32" rims...somewhat gratuitous. my 2 cents
fantasticpigeon 2 years ago
i want it
ZakLasher 2 years ago 2
showoff haha cant wait to ride in it bro
iroczwarrior 2 years ago
that car is sex
hotboyalex250 2 years ago 6