Restoration - 1979 Trans AM Coupe

In July of 2005 the Depot took delivery of this nocturne blue '79 coupe. A low mileage W72, WS6 4-speed. From the photos the car appeared clean and well kept.

Exterior
Interior

While the car was very sound, 26 years had taken it's toll those hard-to-clean areas.

Engine
Engine going to dyno
Firewall before
Firewall after
Booster before
Booster after
Rear end before
Rear end after
Dryer box after
Body bolt cage after
Tranny before
Tranny after
Front end

Frame was powder coated, lines cleaned and control arms restored back to the original factory "dipped" appearance.

Front end

Washer close-up

Front end

After a good degreasing, the tunnel looks like new.

Brakes before
Caliper after
Front end
Mirrors
Flairs
Vent painted

The smaller pieces receive their first coat of base coat

Assembling in the paint booth

Assembling in the paint booth

Phosphate finish on hinges

Phosphate finish on hinges

2 1/2 inch Cross-Over

2 ½” Cross-Over

2 1/2 inch tips

2 ½” Tips

Interior complete

Decals added

Dyno tuned at 399 ft lbs of torque, 315hp

Dyno tuned at 399 ft lbs of torque, 315hp

Note to the driver who delivered the car one year ago

Note to the driver who delivered the car one year ago

Time to Rest

Time to Rest