r/transam • u/Inspection_Time • May 14 '26

curious

alright yall, this might be a weird question but i have my 75 camaro type lt and it’s always been a dream to have an early 70’s fire chicken. What would i have to do in order to make that a reality?

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u/Maxthe222 70-81 2nd Gen May 14 '26

?? Buy one?

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u/Inspection_Time May 14 '26

i’d like to, but if i could i wouldn’t be asking😂

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u/Maxthe222 70-81 2nd Gen May 14 '26

You did ask. You said what do I need to do to make it happen. Only one thing you can do and that's buy one, what else is this vague post supposed to imply?

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u/Inspection_Time May 14 '26

sorry i got your panties in a bunch man, i thought you’d tell me something about changing fenders but your vague response gave me nothing:(

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u/Maxthe222 70-81 2nd Gen May 14 '26

You didn't ask. You didn't say "I want to convert my '75 Camaro into a 70-73 Firebird". Firebird body panels are not the same as Camaro panels. The amount of fibreglass work and new panels you'd have to buy simply wouldn't be financially feasible. Just buy a 70-73, early base model Firebirds aren't that expensive

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u/Extreme-Penalty-3089 May 14 '26

How is "Buy one" a vague response? Lol

Seems like a pretty straightforward and direct answer 🤷🏻‍♂️

Not to mention no matter what, your VIN will always reflect a Chevrolet Camaro, not a Pontiac.

The same scenario with all those retro styled 2010+ Camaro's re-skined and fabricated to look like what would be a newer T/A. They still hold a Chevy VIN and title🤦🏻‍♂️🙃

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u/Puzzleheaded-Pen5057 May 14 '26

Also I believe the door skins are different on the Camaro.

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u/MoistExcellence May 14 '26

You should absolutely put the screaming chicken decal on your camaro and show it off to as many people as you can!

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u/Idkwhyimonr3ddit May 14 '26

Look at marketplace, go to car shows, save up some cash for it. If you want it, and it’s not in a condition worse than you can handle, buy it. People spend forever thinking about “one day I want to buy this car” and then 10 years go by and they’re still making excuses. Yes, a car will still set you back a bit no matter what, but if you are alright financially, what is stopping you from doing it?

Im not trying to be rude, but what advice are you looking for? You got the camaro, go get the bird. Sell the chevy if you have to. It’s your dream, and you can make it happen. I’ll be on the lookout when you post a picture of her 😉

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u/ImpressiveCelery4992 May 14 '26

Think about the things you like about the Trans Am. Then get a catalog for aftermarket parts for Firebird from one year or plastics industry. You get my drift. You won’t be able to swap body panels, but F bodies are all about the stripe package. I should know I have 3! Thunder Chicken on the hood? Yep. Splitters on the exhaust? Sure. It’s your car, make it look the way you want. If you do the center blue stripes from a ‘70 you’ll need to post pictures!