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Why do you restore the 1977 Firebird bodies instead of using new ones? |
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At the present time there is no one making brand new bodies for the second generation F-bodies as they do for the first generation F-bodies. But do not concern yourself with the quality. We only choose the finest original bodies on the market and then ensure that any suspect metal, which is exposed during an acid bath, is replaced with the finest restoration metal on the market. We stake our reputation on our Bandit bodies being better than those that left Pontiac some 30+ years ago. But more than that, we guarantee it with the only bumper-to-bumper warranty in the business. |
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What do I need know before I decide to order the T-top option? |
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We do not cut out our own T-tops. Thus, if you wish to order a Bandit with the T-top option, the delivery of your vehicle may be delayed as we cannot begin to work on your vehicle until we find an original Firebird so equipped with the T-top option that is within our budget. This could result in no delay if such a vehicle is immediately available, or in a very long delay if no vehicle is presently available and one does not become available for some time. Of course, you are free to order a Bandit with the T-top option and then ask that this option be removed when we tell you the results of our vehicle search. |
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Can I order my Bandit-Stage I in colors other than what was originally available in 1977? |
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Unfortunately, no. In the Bandit-Stage I, we set out to recreate a Trans Am that was identical to the original on the inside and out. This necessarily means that we are limited in our color pallet to only those colors that were available on the Trans Am in 1977. |
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If originality was a criterion in designing the Bandit–Stage I, why do you offer it with 18" wheels when this was not offered in 1977? |
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To be sure, the 1977 Trans Am was only equipped with 15 inch “Snowflake” wheels. This caused us much consternation over what wheels and tires we would offer. In the end, we choose the bigger wheels due to the unavailability of performance tires that matched the smaller diameter wheel and the high performance of our power train. |
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Why do you not provide an entertainment system as standard equipment? |
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Original AM/FM stereo receivers are rare and expensive. Thus, we wanted to give our clients the opportunity to choose an original looking system or put that same money toward the hidden entertainment system by Sony. |
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Where do you put the Sony hidden entertainment system? |
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The Sony Xplode receiver goes into the glove box, the 2-way speakers are mounted under the dash, the subwoofer is hidden in the trunk and the rear speakers and amplifier are cleverly hidden below the rear package shelf. |
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Instead of a Trans Am, can I get you to build me a 1977 Camaro Z-28 with the same specifications? |
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Yes. While we think the Trans Am is the more iconic and better looking of the two vehicles, we respect that others may disagree with us. Please give us a call to discuss with us your interest in such a vehicle. |
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If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to call BKPE at 1-888-969-BKPE (2573) or e-mail us via our Contact Us page. |
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