1978 Pontiac Trans Am W72 T-Tops & Tons of Upgrades
- Price: Ask a price!
- Condition: Used
- Item location: Miami, Florida, United States
- Make: Pontiac
- Model: Trans Am
- Trim: Trans Am
- Year: 1978
- Mileage: 99,999
- Color: Black
- Engine size: Pontiac 400
- Number of cylinders: 8
- Transmission: Automatic
- Drive type: RWD
- Interior color: Tan
- Vehicle Title: Clear
Pontiac Trans Am 1978 Description
Up for sale is my restored and upgraded 1978 TransAm with a W72 performance option. Besides being a beautifully restored TransAm, over the last 4 years I did well over $10k in upgrades to make it enjoyable to drive and get the right look.See the car in action on the band Surrender the Fall's music video on MTV:
http://www.mtv.com/videos/surrender-the-fall/894542/some-kind-of-perfect.jhtml/
See it in University of Miami's Distraction magazine:
http://issuu.com/abbyleeg/docs/distraction_issue_18
It has a 2004R overdrive transmission for nice comfortable cruising, vintage custom Recaro "fishnet" seats for comfort, lowered andtightened up suspensionfor good handling, upgraded modern A/C, awesome iPod compatible stereo, Year One flares, 17" Year One wheels,and much more!
My loss is your gain, don't try this at home unless you have a lot of $'s and time to spend! A stack of receipts will be included with the sale.
Besides the upgrades, many maintenanceitems have been replaced. Here are some examples of what was done to enhance this car.
Engine:
- Pontiac 400 W72 factory performance package
- Complete engine rebuild by previous owner with receipts
- Hooker shorty headers $179.99
- True dual exhaust, mandrel bent, Flowmaster mufflers, Pypes stainless tips $1200.00
- Jegs aluminum radiator $350.00
- LS1 electric fans used $100.00
- Fabricate brackets and install fans (3D print brackets) $500.00
- 2 x Flex-a-lite 31163 - Flex-a-lite fan controller $169.99
- Powermaster 150amp 1 wire alternator $177.97
Transmission:
- Built 2004R Overdrive transmission by Janis Transmission $1900
- Electric lock up torque converter
Suspension:
- Pro Touring F-Body GT suspension kit shocks & springs $739.00
- Pro Touring F-Body front & rear sway bars $334.00
- Pro Touring F-Body body bushings $93.00
- Pro Touring F-Body tall lower ball joints $96.00
- Pro Touring F-Body lowering blocks $29.00
- Pro Touring F-Body sub frame connectors$179.00
- Pro Touring F-Body Delrin lower control arm bushing kit $135.00
Air-conditioning
- R134a rotary compressor $300.00
- Aluminum condenserupgrade $419.53
- Installation $481.50
Body:
- Year One Body Flares $716.90
- Paint and install flares $600.00
- Year One 17" wheels $1200.00
Interior:
- GenuineRecaro "fishnet" seats (used) $1000.00
- Fabricate brackets install seats $200.00
- Match rear upholstery $250.00
- Upgrade dash lights to LED
Audio:
- Kenwood X700-5 amp $319.99
- 8" Bazooka sub $139.95
- 4 guage wire kit $39.99
- Install $225.00
Recent maintenance (last year) includes new rear main seal with a DUAL LIP Viton from Butler performance, all engine gaskets, timing cover, brake master cylinder, brake booster, axle bearings, differential bearings, universaljoint, water pump (cast type), and more!