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    November 2005
Firebird question
Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, October 6, 2005 3:17 AM
Does anyone know if there is a kit of a '76 Firebird currently available?

I've done some poking around on the net, and I can't seem to find any info on this model. This is the girlfriend's dream car (one of them anyway), and I told her that if I could find a kit, I'd (eventually) build it for her. From the reference photos I've seen, it seems as though the '75 and '76 models were pretty similar, if not identical, body-wise. If that's the case, I could probably get away with a '75 and modify anything that needed it.

Thanks for any help. This newbie appreciates it.

kyle
  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, October 6, 2005 4:25 PM

The 76 firebird kit is a tough one to get,

Mpc made the annual promo & kit of the 76 firebird formula in the 70's but the kit was never reissued, only the 1977 to 81 (quad lights) T/A kits where repop in the last years.

In fact, at Pontiac, the 74 to 76 where a bit less popular, but the runs from 1977 to 81 had a much bigger succes in sales, explaining why most american kit makers made at least one version of the firebird from 1/32 to 1/8 scale in the late 70's & early 80's, finding these kits is really easier than a'74 '75 or '76.

Japanese manufacturer ARII makes the 1/24 '74 T/A version, as a basic curbside kit, the rear window design is different & a few small front & rear details from a '75-'76 but could be a start for kit bashing with Monogram's 1/24 '77 T/A kit still available.Check eBay.

Hope this help's.



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