Topic: 78 Mayan Red Trans Am Restoration/Modification

[BARRACUDA1968]

Very cool thread!  You do great work and I can't wait to see it finished.  You don't live much more than an hour from me so if you're ever down in Mount Pleasant get ahold of me.  My car is real similar to your build so far. 

If I can help out in any way just let me know.

Brett

[Elz]

It has been a while since I have been able to work on the T/A. I had a friend that bought a 23 T-bucket that he decided to restore, and it got moved ahead of my project. That is done now, and I just started back on my project this week. I'm planning on getting some work done this weekend, If I can remember how to load pictures again, I will try and post some progress.

[Bman]

Just went thru the entire thread, you do great work! Can't wait to see whats next.

[Elz]

I got some work done this weekend. Wheels showed up, pretty happy about that.

Rubber


I'm going to post this and see if it works, it's been a while since I've posted... kinda forgot. Then I will post some progress on my quarters.

[Elz]

Thanks for the kind words, Bman. I finally got around to applying some filler to my quarters. It's been 2 years or more since I welded them in.

Also finished stripping the paint on the roof.

Did some sanding and hope to have some spray poly on it next weekend.

My stamped out holes for the side marker lights need some work, they aren't as nice as the original factory cutouts.

[Bman]

Wow! Wheels and tires are badass!! Are they 17"?

[Elz]

Yes, 17 x 9.

[Bman]

Thanks! I'm planning on a set of those myself when i get that far. Unfortunately I think the body work and paint is gonna take all my money.

[pancho400cid]

Nice!

[Nexus]

Anything new to add?

How are things coming along...been a while since there was an update

[Elz]

Yes, I have. Finished the car. I will see if I can figure out how to upload photos again. Thanks for asking.

[Elz]

IMG_4695 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr
Lets see if this works. Not going to have time to put a lot of descriptions
IMG_4699 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr
Fitting panels
IMG_4718 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr

IMG_4719 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr

IMG_4756 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr
IMG_4763 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr
Motor painted

[Elz]

IMG_4808 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr

IMG_4861 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr
Finally found some tri y headers

IMG_4893 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr
Fit really nice

IMG_4939 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr

IMG_4942 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr
Getting read for spray poly

IMG_4953 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr

IMG_4954 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr

[Elz]

IMG_5128 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr
Block sanding. Actually went through another round of spray poly, but I can find pics
IMG_5146 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr
DeWitts radiator
IMG_5148 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr

IMG_5201 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr
This is my fourth hood. Media blaster ruined my original hood, which was perfect.
IMG_5204 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr
Epoxy Fill primer. House of Kolor has awesome color to their primers, which can be used as sealers too.
IMG_5212 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr
IMG_5219 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr
IMG_5291 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr
Primed
IMG_5293 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr

[Elz]

IMG_5417 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr

IMG_5433 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr
thought the valve covers needed something

IMG_5434 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr

IMG_5528 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr
this was my first fan setup. switched to a dual Spal fan after this.

IMG_5604 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr

IMG_5644 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr

IMG_5650 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr

IMG_5653 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr
used 3M flexible bumper repair to fix the dash cracks

IMG_5665 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr

IMG_5668 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr

IMG_5699 by Jarod Elsberry, on Flickr