77 or 81

[whoisdabomb86]

i have 81 trans am and i got the 77 front end what do u guys like better...81 front end or 77 ??

i also got alot of 81 trans am parts like interior parts, and spoilers and a whole front end for sale...

[Pvt_Murphy]

77 front end for sure; that the only reason I didnt get a 79-81, I hated that dumass front end. They made a point of avoding showing the front end in Smokey and the Bandit 2 for a reason.

Also can you give me a list of interior parts you're selling, I might need a few things.

[CreepingDeath94]

Matter of opinion...I like the front end of the '79-'81 firebirds...though the '77 is a more classic look. If its a lot of work to transfer I would stick with the '77.

[Thumprkils]

yep. im not like the mainstream, but I like the 81

[whoisdabomb86]

i have the 81 front end on now cuz the car is an 81 but when i bought the car i got the whole 77 front end with it for free. i just may sell the 77 front end, becuase both fronts have there pro's and con's its a hard desicion. but ill have to take some inventory see what i got for interior parts cuz i did get a 2nd interior with the car. ill get back to you tho

[Pvt_Murphy]

I just dont like the way the headlights are recessed on 79-81, but do get back to me on the interior.

some pics of my car: maybe help swing you to the '77 side.

http://non-standard.dhs.org:83/event...ntiac%20Pride/
http://non-standard.dhs.org:83/event...12-15%20Floyd/
http://non-standard.dhs.org:83/event...12-18%20Floyd/

[Thumprkils]

either way itll still be a nice looking car

[CreepingDeath94]

I like it as it sits now...the paint is good and it looks like a '77. I would leave it. I thought you had the '81 front end on it and were planning on transplanting the '77 to it. I would leave it.

[Pvt_Murphy]

Originally Posted by CreepingDeath94

I like it as it sits now...the paint is good and it looks like a '77. I would leave it. I thought you had the '81 front end on it and were planning on transplanting the '77 to it. I would leave it.

He does have the '81 front end and was thinking of transplanting on a '77 front end. Should be easy: bolt off, bolt on.

Here's his car http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/730482/3

[Thumprkils]

The 81 nose looks better by far, leave it just like
it is

[whoisdabomb86]

i think im gonna stay with 81 i like it alot and the car is staggered like a mofo. im actually still in shock i got it cuz its in cellar and just wow i love them. ive only been down road once un registered and already got looks. i think its hard to get the awesome drop dead look with the 77 front end and it may be easier with the original 81 front end. also first timer with t-tops and the interior and trunk are carpetless and need alota work hence the 2nd interior that needs to be put in. where do you guys put the t-tops when there in there bags was there a original place for them or jsut the trunk?

i started taking the car apart tonight i will post later on on what i got it will probly be alot of plastic peices that are on each side of the back seats and alot of t top housings stuff like that

[Pvt_Murphy]

You can put 'em in the trunk, between them and your spare you'll be fresh out of space thoug. I just put em behind the front seats verticaly because I dont generaly have anyone in the back and they stay there much more snuggly; since you have the Fisher T-tops they might not fit as conviniently in the back seats because they're wider. The car Is really easy to take apart and work on; you almost don't need a manual.

Check this out tho: the a-pillars, they're metal, not plastic, the trim peice for the headliner by the windsheild too; I discovered this hardwiring my radar detector.

The interior peices I'm most intrested in are as follows: door panels, horn button, rear astrays, maybe the kick panels, and rear pillars.

[whoisdabomb86]

do you think i should stay with the red/maroon color or go with black and gold theme??

[Pvt_Murphy]

If you got the cash, no reason to not to do the whole SE/Bandit theme. Black and gold are a very good color combination.

Take a look at some of the SE's here: http://www.taspecialties.com/stock.htm
just beautiful

[whoisdabomb86]

money isnt an option its gonna be cheap cuz im doing it myself and not paying a whole lot for labor. plus i want the experiance, this is only my 4th or 5th car done completely over, but then agian im only 18, but that doesnt mean they arnt done professional.