I know that yours is a year older...but here is a great article about Burt Reynolds very own T/A being sold at auction on May 2nd. [url]www.autoblog.com/2009/04/04/burt-reynolds-own-bandit-trans-am-to-be-auction-in-may[/url]

Allow me to introduce you to the Pinnacle site for Pontiac Trans Ams. www.hitmantransam the person that runs the site and has a wealth of knowledge is Brett. And I can't tell you how much he's helped me in restoring my Trans Am. From the easiest questions to the hardest he answers he answers your emails and both the site and his hard work help the novice and the more saavy Pontiac enthusiast. If you have a true 1979 with a 4 speed hang on to it. There were only 11,659 4 speeds made in production totally that year. All depending on the type and engine size of your T/A. The Hurst shifter handle stem is correct, I know because I have one and it may be a Borg Warner T-10 or a Saginaw Transmission. The ball handle could either be a regular white or black Hurst one or most likely the original was a Pontiac 4 speed logo that you can identify or purchase through Classic industries catalogs or on their website. The carpet colr name I don't know, but try the site or ask Brett via email. Believe me he knows his stuff. Welcome to the Pontiac family!