1978 W72 SE Tribute
TOBIAS FROM GERMANY
We found this project for Tobias, he wanted a 1978 TA , w72 with rare hurst t tops ( only few 78's had hurst, they mostly came with fishers)
PHASE 2
almost done with body, all lines corrected, will have it ready for paint soon
fenders also ready
tipical rust that almost al trans ams develop on corners of top dash panels being repaired
floors undercoated , next paint
small repair on rocker at last moment
primered
car back to assembly shop!
assembly started!
prep for final finish on dash cowl
Snowflake rims ready
engine bay refinished
rear glass polish and then install
Front glass is brand new, old one was cracked
brakes in the car has to be all redone since they were too old, Power booster , master cylinder an all lines must be replaced, see photo of progress, also A/C box was refinished and reinstalled
new headliner will be installed today
refinished trims being installed
new PVC padded headliner being installed, will last for decades, better than cardboard padded used by GM in 78
engine will be drop in soon
the drivers side taillight has a crack, I suggest to replace with a good one
reverse section has crack lines
working on interior , new package tray where the speakers will be placed
interior quarters ready to be installed
new sail panels
new hurst t top seals
new door seals
door louvre vents
new brakes
INSTALLED BRACKETS AND ACCSESORIES
WILL USE PERFORMANCE SHOCKS ALL AROUND THE CAR
NEW BRAKES COMPONENTS
tremek tranny and many other new parts to be installed
repair subframe, both rear pieces were removed
new part just welded
new section of floor also repaired, this will guarantee it will hold the stress of new poweful engine
under carriage now looks clean, we are refinish under side we gave first coat of black
tomorrow will begin transmission install and possible drop in engine this week!
cutting tunnel to install Tremek tranny
we are also installing GM restoration parts like this zinc plated power booster
Engine install
clutch and fork installed
brake components replacement (pads, cylinders, etc..)
we thought that was important to have a new gas tank and new lines, the old ones can cause many troubles, sludge, dirt and rust no good for al new drive train, see bran new tank and new sending unit being installed\
gas tank installed
all new lines running along underside
high performance shocks installation
tranny installation
RAM AIR D PORTED EXHAUST MANIFOLDS FOR TOP PERFORMANCE
new 245/60 15 tires with restored snowflake rims ready
custom drive shaft was ordered from Keysler Engineering
new 4 core radiator to ensure no overheating.
new fan and new fan clutch
insulation install
seats, brand new carpet, interior plastic panels , radio and gauges almost done!
INTERIOR TRIMS CLEANED AND/OR REFINISHED
GOLD SPECIAL EDITION DASH BEZEL INSTALLED, WASH PROFESSIONALLY RE FINISHED IN FACTORY GOLD
SHIFTER HURST STYLE INSTALLED
BRAND NEW MANUAL STICK SHIFT CENTER CONSOLE
custom drive shaft by Keisler engineering
interior coming nice
to be continued!
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