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Old Jun 26, 2009 | 08:51 PM
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Default Need help on updating a firebird a generation.
Ok the rear panels of the trans am have the speakers. I have subwoofers back there and was just wondering if they take up the same space as mine in my 94 firebird.and also if i bought a new trans am (raptor) hood, how difficult will it be to modify the front end to where i have the fog lights and headlights of the trans ams? thank you guys so much. idk too much about this and you guys help a ton
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If your asking to do the newer 98+ trans am front end on ur 93-97 then yes its possible
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Old Jun 27, 2009 | 09:04 PM
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how difficult/ expensive would it be?
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its not hard. everything bolts up, however finding all the parts cheap could be a problem. I mean 100 per fender, 150 front bumper, all brackets 100, headlights 300, stock steel hood 100. I know there is more but I think most of that stuff is in the low price range ball park so id say

600-1000 for everything
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not too bad i guess.
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It would be cheaper to buy a Trans Am and you would be a lot more satisfied w/ the car than a V6 w/ Trans Am parts. Unless your are having to replace the panels anyway this conversion really is not worth it.
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the front bumper and hood need to be replaced.
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In my opinion, I've always thought one generation with another generation's parts was pretty tacky. If you want a 98+, just sell yours and buy a 98+.

Do what you want, just my opinion.
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Well i just got a house with my sister for college and pay for all my own stuff. selling/ buying a car is a bit out of my range thanks to NC state..
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contact this cat.... he did exactly what you're thinking about.

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finally got some time to take some pics of my 95 formula. it wasnt cleaned up too well tho. let me know what you think.































Here is what it looked like back in the day

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In my opinion, I've always thought one generation with another generation's parts was pretty tacky. If you want a 98+, just sell yours and buy a 98+.

Do what you want, just my opinion.

And PLEASE... find something Tacky about that car!!! If done right, it can look RIght!
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OH MY GOD!!!! how much did that guy pay?!?! its BEAUTIFUL.
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all the parts bolt right in, it's not hard. You'd just have to get all the parts, and paint!
it would cost a pretty penny, just depends on your style.
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