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stros · 06-30-2013, 04:38 PM

Hi - thinking about picking up a local 78 Trans Am that's for sale. It needs a new headliner and carburetor (Olds 403 engine). Otherwise it looks pretty solid.

Any idea what this would approximately cost me in parts & labor in the SF Bay Area?

Thanks

45TH RS · 06-30-2013, 07:38 PM

I just purchased new headliner material for my 80' Camaro from NPD for $67.00 (OEM Dark Blue - Perforated Material w/ Foam Backing). My original T-Top headliner is in mint condition, but is starting to sag by the rear window on passenger side. The foam backing pulled away from the adhesive do to age. So, I decided to replace it with new material, as I show the car.

shank0668 · 06-30-2013, 08:27 PM

Extremely safe bet would be $1000. Just depends on the carb, but really should be do-able for $500. Check the trunk, quarters, rockers, and rear frame rails for rust. As well as the floors.
Good luck!

stros · 07-01-2013, 09:38 AM

Thanks guys for the tips & suggestions. Appreciate it.

06-30-2013, 04:38 PM	#1
stros Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Jose California Posts: 233	Fixing up a 78 Trans Am - newbie question Hi - thinking about picking up a local 78 Trans Am that's for sale. It needs a new headliner and carburetor (Olds 403 engine). Otherwise it looks pretty solid. Any idea what this would approximately cost me in parts & labor in the SF Bay Area? Thanks __________________ 2010 Silver SS/RS L99. Pedders Radius Rod & Subframe Inserts, Pedders Sway bars, Pedders Lowering Coils, Pedders Rear Alignment Kit. Solo Mach XL w/J Pipes Catback exhaust

06-30-2013, 07:38 PM	#2
45TH RS Drives: 2012 45TH 2LT RS Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 271	I just purchased new headliner material for my 80' Camaro from NPD for $67.00 (OEM Dark Blue - Perforated Material w/ Foam Backing). My original T-Top headliner is in mint condition, but is starting to sag by the rear window on passenger side. The foam backing pulled away from the adhesive do to age. So, I decided to replace it with new material, as I show the car. __________________

07-01-2013, 09:38 AM	#4
stros Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Jose California Posts: 233	Thanks guys for the tips & suggestions. Appreciate it. __________________ 2010 Silver SS/RS L99. Pedders Radius Rod & Subframe Inserts, Pedders Sway bars, Pedders Lowering Coils, Pedders Rear Alignment Kit. Solo Mach XL w/J Pipes Catback exhaust

06-30-2013, 08:27 PM	#3
shank0668 Drives: '14 LML/'06 LJ/'76 Trans Am Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,438 View My Garage	Extremely safe bet would be $1000. Just depends on the carb, but really should be do-able for $500. Check the trunk, quarters, rockers, and rear frame rails for rust. As well as the floors. Good luck!