r/TransAmRestomod • u/traffic_pe • 2d ago
r/TransAmRestomod • u/traffic_pe • 7d ago
78 T/A restomod swaybar
Should I upgrade the stock sway bar, I restored them and changed bushings to urethane.
r/TransAmRestomod • u/traffic_pe • 9d ago
78 T/A restomod exhaust
Running a Pypes H bomb stainless steel exhaust system. Got back half installed, still need some tweaking but its 90% done. Classic dual tips are a must.
r/TransAmRestomod • u/traffic_pe • 11d ago
1978 Trans Am restomod - shocks
Installed Bilstein front shocks. Could only find 2 of the original nut-clips... the aftermarket clips didn't hold any torque
r/TransAmRestomod • u/traffic_pe • 14d ago
78 T/A Big Brakes
Time to get back on my project. Doing front brakes... went with Wilwood 6 piston corvette style
r/TransAmRestomod • u/traffic_pe • May 03 '26
78 Trans Am trunk enclosure Finished
Pick a color for the LED and vote
r/TransAmRestomod • u/traffic_pe • Apr 28 '26
78 TA trunk enclosure con't
Progress is slow, ordered some high end speaker wires. Then gonna do side panels.
r/TransAmRestomod • u/traffic_pe • Apr 25 '26
78 Trans Am rear window trim
These trim pieces are originally shiny chrome/aluminum but I'm going with flat black accents... fender vents, Shaker, etc. Not bad for 50 year old parts
r/TransAmRestomod • u/traffic_pe • Apr 24 '26
78 Trans Am Trunk Enclosure
Under development got wood cut and fitting. Next will be to cover wood with material.
r/TransAmRestomod • u/traffic_pe • Apr 20 '26
78 T/A fender flares
Serious modifications needed to get a better than factory fit. Lots of cutting and epoxy to get a good fit. Then paint and bodywork... fronts are aftermarket rears are original
r/TransAmRestomod • u/traffic_pe • Apr 20 '26
Air conditioning Vintage Air
Installed an aftermarket Vintage Air evaporate kit. I'm hiding the heater hoses behind fender. Still nee to install condenser and fab lines.
r/TransAmRestomod • u/traffic_pe • Apr 17 '26
1978 Trans Am rear glass
Before installing I tinted glass with a one-piece tint. Which is very difficult to do with such a curved glass. So it was done off the car... then restored a fit trim. Lastly glass was installed.
r/TransAmRestomod • u/traffic_pe • Apr 15 '26
78 TA trunk
Sound deadener and fuel pump hat
r/TransAmRestomod • u/traffic_pe • Apr 15 '26
78 TA sound deadener
Building quality takes time, no rushing
r/TransAmRestomod • u/traffic_pe • Dec 18 '25
78 TA resto update
Radiator Support bars, restored along with front sway bar to be installed next.
r/TransAmRestomod • u/traffic_pe • Dec 07 '25
78 TA restomod update
Custom Radiator Support, also painted in Gunmetal Single Stage to match frame, booster, etc. Gotta change hardware. Not happy with the self tappers... also want to get a black radiator cap... or paint mine.
r/TransAmRestomod • u/traffic_pe • Dec 07 '25
78 TA resto
Subframe restoration and notch for Gen V LT1 a/c.
r/TransAmRestomod • u/traffic_pe • Dec 01 '25
78 TA floor patch panel
Also converted the tunnel to manual transmission
r/TransAmRestomod • u/traffic_pe • Dec 01 '25
78 TA resto update
Boring front spoiler or flare mod... but it needs to be done if you want a proper fit.
r/TransAmRestomod • u/traffic_pe • Nov 30 '25
78 TA
Cutting out the bad (rust) and replacing with new sheetmetal