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1977 Pontiac Trans Am owned by Robina Caulder

June 30, 2017 By Gauge Magazine Leave a Comment

1977 Pontiac Trans Am owned by Robina Caulder

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Issue
July 2017
Owner
Robina Caulder
Ride
Ruby Fire
(1977 Pontiac Trans Am)

Ride Details

Original Cost
$5456
Build Cost
$160000
What was the inspiration?
I have always wanted a Bandit edition TA. My husband JERRY surprised me with the choice of my build. But once we got started I changed my mind and decided to take it just a tad farther! lol
How long did it take you to build?
6 Month Build from Start to Finish. all done in house at The Custom Shop in Flanagan Il. www.customshop.org
How long have you been building?
We have been building cars for about 8 years.
Thanks to
My husband Jerry and our best friend Mike Smith! For the countless hours spent making sure Ruby Fire was just the way I wanted her! The Custom Shop in Flanagan IL. Rich Lloyd, Jon Millirons, Matt Gurgoni, Dennis Sullivan, Bill Manker, John and Kim Wargo, Brandon Wargo, Betty Weers,
Previous Rides
Camaro's, Mustang's

Engine Details

Make
chevy 2001
Cylinders
8
Displacement
5.7 liter
Engine Mods
Domination Motor Sports Stacked Injection system,Hedman Headers, Edie MotorSport Pulley system, Tuff Stuff Master Cyl and Booster, ProComp Heads, and valve Covers Hidden Coil packs, Painless Wire harness, Magna Flow Stainless steel exhaust, Odyssey battery,
Chrome or polish
Polish

Driveline Details

Torque Converter
ZR1 converter
Axle
Moser 12 Bolt
Gears
373

Chassis Details

Chassis
Ride tech 4 link rear susp with Coilover, Ride tech Tubular Control arms and Coilover up front Subframe Connectors and 1/8" Plate steel flooring to support the Targa Roof. 14" Wilwood brake with 6 Piston Calipers, Bottom all POR 15 Coated and rust proofed,
Mods to Frame
4 link
Frame Builder
The Custom Shop
Drop or lift inches
Dropped 4 inches
Front Shocks
Ride Tech
Rear Shocks
Ride Tech
Spindles
Wildewood
Springs
Ride Tech
Four Link
Ride Tech

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type
American Racing VF502
Rear Wheel Type
American Racing VF502
Front Wheel Size
19 x 8
Rear Wheel Size
19 x 9.5
Front Tire Size
235/35/19 Continental tires
Rear Tire Size
255/30/19 Continental tires

Paint Details

Color
Ruby Red Pearl Custom Mix
Paint Type
ProSpray paint
Graphics Description
Custom Trans Am Bird painted on Hood with Pearl and Color Shift paint, Ghost Smoke and Ghost Fire Bird Logos, Ghosted Ruby Fire Named with Badger Airbrushes, then 5 coats of Clear coat all laided down with Sata Spray guns
Painted By
The Custom Shop John Wargo
Graphics By
The Custom Shop John Wargo

Body Details

Channeled
Yes
Hood
Custom built Shaker hood with Clear ZR1 center
Grille
Custom built Honey Comb
Bumpers
GoodMark replacement
Wing
1970 Spoiler with Custom Wicker Bill
Body Mods
Cut out Targa Roof with Motorized latches, Corvette door handles, Custom over sized fender vents, One off custom made ground effects and Chin spoiler with Molded in LED lights, Custom rear Diffusor panel, Custom LED tail lights and JW Speaker custom Led headlights, Frenched in Side marked LED lights, Custom Side Mirrors with running lights and turn signals, Integraded Roll Cage, all New Sheet metal was replaced using GoodMark replacement parts to get rid of all the Rust the car had in it. Vintage Air under the dash and ACC carpet inside with Thermo TEC and Hushmat thurout.
Body Mods by
The Custom Shop Flanagan IL.

Interior Details

Dashboard
New Good mark Dash panel
Gauges
Dakota Digital VHX gauges
Steering Wheel
Flaming River Water Fall wheel
Console
Custom built by John Wargo
Head Unit
Sony TV/ DVD CUstom fitted in dash
Amps
Sony 2,700 Watts
Speakers
SONY 4) 12" sub and 18 Sony mids and Tweets
Video System
Sony back up Camera
Stereo Installed by
The Custom Shop
Shifter
Custom
Seats
TMI Custom Leather Covered seats
Tint Percent
35
Upholstery Description
Full Custom int. Using TMI Seat and Building Custom Door panels and Full audio System. Fiberglass enclosure with Fiberglass pods Holding Sony Audio system and Using the SOny Walkman holding 4,000 songs. This system Rocks and is a Blast to Cruise listening to 80's Rock! Custom Show panels cover the Amp rack in the trunk that also holds the Racing Fuel Cell.
Upholstery By
The Custom Shop Flanagan IL.

1977 Pontiac Trans Am

1977 Pontiac Trans Am

Owned by: Robina Caulder

Photos by: Lenny Thompson and Double D


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Filed Under: Features, July 2017 Tagged With: Feature, Pontiac, trans am


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