455-Powered 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

Other work involved refitting the cabin with Carmine vinyl upholstery, rebuilding the limited-slip rear end, installing a modified four-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel disc brakes, and Ridetech suspension components, and more as described below. The body was refinished in silver with red-and-orange Firebird vinyl graphics circa 2008, and exterior elements consist of a shaker hood, removable T-top roof panels, front and rear spoilers, and 17″ snowflake-style wheels. Vintage Air climate control, NuRelics power windows, a B&M shifter, and an Alpine Bluetooth head unit are also noted.

Exterior details include a shaker hood, removable T-top roof panels, front and rear spoilers, painted mirror caps, and quad exhaust outlets. The T-tops leak during a hard rain, and a paint imperfection on the nose is displayed in the gallery.

Year One snowflake-style 17″ wheels are mounted with Nitto Motivo front and NT555 G2 rear tires. Subframe connectors and polyurethane mounts are also noted. The four-wheel disc brake system is power-assisted and utilizes Wilwood front calipers.

The front bucket seats and rear bench are trimmed in Carmine vinyl with color-coordinated door panels and carpeting. Sound-deadening material was applied to the cabin during the build, and an American Autowire harness was installed. Additional appointments include Vintage Air climate control, NuRelics power windows, a full-length center console, a B&M shifter, a custom cupholder insert, USB charging ports, an Alpine Bluetooth head unit, and JBL speakers mounted in the lower door panels.

Red leather covers the Formula steering wheel, which sits on a tilting column. Aftermarket instrumentation housed in an engine-turned dash fascia includes a 140-mph speedometer and readouts for coolant temperature, oil pressure, and fuel level. The tachometer works intermittently. The digital odometer shows ~1,400 miles on the build, and the total mileage is unknown.