Is a Firebird the same as a Trans Am?
Are the Firebird and Trans Am the same? The truthful answer is yes and no. While all Trans Ams are Pontiac Firebirds, not all Firebirds are Trans Ams. This is due to Trans Ams being a type of Pontiac Firebird started as a specialty package in 1969.
How to change the tail light on a Firebird?
The rear bumper and taillights on the other hand, is far from an easy swap. There are really 3 basic ways you can do the conversion: swap the tail panels (body work), add new holes to the existing tail panel, or make brackets to adapt the older taillights to the newer tail panel.
What kind of tail light does a 1981 Trans Am have?
Depending on the taillight harness your car currently has, you may or may not have to modify your wiring. My car, a 1981 Trans Am, had the rear harness that included 2 harnesses that took style 1157 bulbs and 2 harnesses that took interior style 194 bulbs for the parking and brake lights.
What’s the price of a 1996 Pontiac Firebird?
2001 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS6 Mecum. The current value of 1996 and ’97 WS6 Pontiacs is about $12,000. More people want the 1998 and later cars with the more desirable LS engine. However, the average price of a ’98 Trans Am Coupe only jumps to $13,000.
Do you need a rear bumper for a Firebird?
If you have a Trans Am, you will also need a lower center spoiler. Though it sounds complicated, it’s an easy swap. The rear bumper and taillights on the other hand, is far from an easy swap.
What are the tail lights on a Firebird?
2000 pontiac firebird honey taillights And Center Emblem. 1998-2002 GM Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Tail Lights + Center GM. Inspected.
Depending on the taillight harness your car currently has, you may or may not have to modify your wiring. My car, a 1981 Trans Am, had the rear harness that included 2 harnesses that took style 1157 bulbs and 2 harnesses that took interior style 194 bulbs for the parking and brake lights.
If you have a Trans Am, you will also need a lower center spoiler. Though it sounds complicated, it’s an easy swap. The rear bumper and taillights on the other hand, is far from an easy swap.
Can a 77 / 78 tail light be swapped for a 79 / 81 tank?
The inner sides of the 77/78 taillight housings hold the bezel for the lights that light up the rear license plate. The depth is enough that you cannot use a 79-81 gas tank. It is possible to get only the filler neck for a 77/78 Firebird and get that swapped by a gas tank repair/radiator shop.