'76 Firebird Trans Am -

[tmartin03]

Hi Guys (and lady's) -

I'm looking to build a replica of my buddy's 1976 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am -

I have the Revell 'Smokey and the Bandit' edition

Looking to see if anyone knows of a aftermarket company that makes a '76 nose for it? I think Reliable Resin did a conversion kit years ago but I can't find that one anywhere online! 

Help?

Thank you -

Tim

[Casey]

I don't think anybody does. I would suggest finding a vintage MPC body/kit on ebay and starting there, using the parts from the most recent MPC '79 Firebird T/A and the '78 Trans Am for a base kit/parts donors.

Edited December 15, 2017 by Casey

[dimaxion]

Warning . Avoid dealing with reliable resins . While his parts are quality . He takes the money and runs . Continuous  Reports are made here for years about this Vendor .  Thanx .. 

[Mark]

Besides the front fascia, you'll need a hood too.  The '77-'81 hood is different from '70-'76.

[Casey]

2 hours ago, Mark said:

Besides the front fascia, you'll need a hood too.  The '77-'81 hood is different from '70-'76.

True. Missing Link can supply the shaker hood and two scoop parts: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Resin-25th-MPC-1971-76-Pontiac-Trans-Am-hood-w-shaker-by-missing-link/292368512200?hash=item44128574c8:g:aOAAAOSw8GtZOyaN

[High octane]

3 hours ago, dimaxion said:

Warning . Avoid dealing with reliable resins . While his parts are quality . He takes the money and runs . Continuous  Reports are made here for years about this Vendor .  Thanx .. 

YOU'VE been warned.

[dimaxion]

4 minutes ago, High octane said:

YOU'VE been warned.

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[Casey]

11 minutes ago, dimaxion said:

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The original poster, about dealing with RR, not you specifically.

[dimaxion]

1 hour ago, Casey said:

The original poster, about dealing with RR, not you specifically.

[Can-Con]

I've started the same kitbash,, almost ,, mine's a '74 but about the same involved.

Revell S&B chassis, etc.

Missing Link hood and scoop.

'74 MPC Firebird body.

I also got a set of decals from Keith Marks.

Only thing is the Revell kit was originally designed as a die-cast so the bottom is flared out a bit more than a plastic kit would be. That means a lot of grinding to get it to fit under the MPC body. I took a bit too much off the sides of mine but that can be easily fixed. The nose is tricky and I see I'll need to grind some off the back of the chassis plate too so the rear pan will fit better.

I really gotta get back to this one. 

[disabled modeler]

Steve... Ours were close mine was a 75....I wish i could build a replica of her but cant find the right parts to kit bash one up....I loved that car.

[Young iron]

Here's the 1974 Super-Duty T/A I build years ago. I mixed a 1970 Revell and a 1974 Arii for the front fascia. To create a 1976, you should use most of the 1978 Revell Warbird, including the front bumper.

Missing link Resin also offers Honeycomb wheels.

[disabled modeler]

Nice..!  The only difference between a 74 and 75 is the 75 has turn signals in the grilles and the larger rear window. 

[sfhess]

3 hours ago, disabled modeler said:

Nice..!  The only difference between a 74 and 75 is the 75 has turn signals in the grilles and the larger rear window. 

And a catalytic Converter.  And HEI

 

[disabled modeler]

10 hours ago, sfhess said:

And a catalytic Converter.  And HEI

 

LOL..yep I forgot about those..LOL...  Mine had a .30 over 400ci Pontiac engine with ram air heads and exhaust manifolds from a older TA...huge cam...loved it.

[VRM]

On 12/17/2017 at 8:23 AM, Young iron said:

Here's the 1974 Super-Duty T/A I build years ago. I mixed a 1970 Revell and a 1974 Arii for the front fascia. To create a 1976, you should use most of the 1978 Revell Warbird, including the front bumper.

Missing link Resin also offers Honeycomb wheels.

What did you use or the '74 custom interior seats and door panels?

[christian-w]

I have to see my stash. As far as I know, I have the 1973, 1974 and 1975 Pontiac Firebird Formula as well as a 1976 Pontiac Firebird in my shelf. All as the old Promo kits by MPC I think. I have to look at the rear window. I never noticed, that they should be different. I know the front bumper and grille are different and I think the rear bumper.

[Charles Staszewski]

On 9/17/2021 at 4:54 AM, christian-w said:

I have to see my stash. As far as I know, I have the 1973, 1974 and 1975 Pontiac Firebird Formula as well as a 1976 Pontiac Firebird in my shelf. All as the old Promo kits by MPC I think. I have to look at the rear window. I never noticed, that they should be different. I know the front bumper and grille are different and I think the rear bumper.

 

On 9/17/2021 at 4:54 AM, christian-w said:

I have to see my stash. As far as I know, I have the 1973, 1974 and 1975 Pontiac Firebird Formula as well as a 1976 Pontiac Firebird in my shelf. All as the old Promo kits by MPC I think. I have to look at the rear window. I never noticed, that they should be different. I know the front bumper and grille are different and I think the rear bumper.

Do you have the 1976 Firebird Formula MPC promo kit?

[JS23U]

Firebirds and Camaros had the smaller rear window up to and including the 1974 model year. Wraparound starting in 1975.

While I don't have the Revell S&B Trans Am because of its diecast heritage, has anyone tried to use the "new tool" AMT 1970 Camaro chassis under the MPC Firebirds (or the older MPC Camaros)?

[Fat Brian]

7 hours ago, JS23U said:

Firebirds and Camaros had the smaller rear window up to and including the 1974 model year. Wraparound starting in 1975.

While I don't have the Revell S&B Trans Am because of its diecast heritage, has anyone tried to use the "new tool" AMT 1970 Camaro chassis under the MPC Firebirds (or the older MPC Camaros)?

The wheelbase lines up really well. The new chassis is a bit wide in the rear and needs to be taken in a bit to fit inside the older bodies.

[GMP440]

2 hours ago, Fat Brian said:

The wheelbase lines up really well. The new chassis is a bit wide in the rear and needs to be taken in a bit to fit inside the older bodies.

 Not exactly with the current AMT 70 Camaro.  This is for the MPC 75 Firebird. I fitted the chassis from the AMT Baldwin Motion Camaro kit.  That chassis fits well.  Also,  I used the engine bay from the BM Camaro to fit in the 75 Firebird.  That fit well too.

[Fat Brian]

8 hours ago, GMP440 said:

 Not exactly with the current AMT 70 Camaro.  This is for the MPC 75 Firebird. I fitted the chassis from the AMT Baldwin Motion Camaro kit.  That chassis fits well.  Also,  I used the engine bay from the BM Camaro to fit in the 75 Firebird.  That fit well too.

I put it in the 79 Trans Am so that's what I based my comnent on, I'm sure there's a bit of difference between all the available Firebird kits.

[VRM]

Trying to find out where I can get an interior set in 25th sale like this one.  This type was in 73-75 Firebirds.

[unloaditall]

The interior in the New Ray 1973 Trans Am diecast has the deluxe seats, and it's the only place I have ever seen them. The good news is that the diecast is not the greatest, and you can buy one for under $10. Good luck!  ~~Rick~~

[streetmachine11]

 old topic but ......

Have you considered using the restored kit from C1-Models?

1/24 Restomod ‘76 Firebird C1-TK032

This is made for the 1/24 Revell 78 trans am. It will give you the correct hood, front and rear bumper and tail lights to convert to a 76.  With little work to remove the aero parts, you have everything you need. This is the route I took. 

 

Hope this helps!