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Mr.VENGEANCE
06-06-2010, 09:02 PM
it has some nice qualities...

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/06/4675340844_3497a873a4_b-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/06/4675346712_4cc1b5594b_b-1.jpg
it they didnt do the lil "dip" in the tails..
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/06/4675343562_559556ed49_b-1.jpg
minus these weird flameseses..
formula
06-06-2010, 09:36 PM
the front's too swoopy for the rest of the car, the side just looks like a maro, the shaker is damn silly, and the back looks like a transformer....and yet it's still one of the better looking swaps.

I'm not sure if that's a compliment or a commentary on the competition, so take it as you willl.
ArtosDracon
06-06-2010, 10:38 PM
It's definitely different, and I'll readily agree it's not the worst I've seen. The tail lights are funky, but better than the camaro ones IMHO, they're the only part of the new camaros that just has never looked right to me.
LSx_88_Ciera
06-07-2010, 12:23 AM
That shaker is HUGE!
On the fence.
Memphis
06-07-2010, 12:58 AM
What the hell is up with those tail lights? It would look a million times better if they just did this
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/06/izm6gl-1.jpg
79PonchoUK
06-07-2010, 01:42 AM
What the hell is up with those tail lights? It would look a million times better if they just did this
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/06/izm6gl-1.jpg

Then it looks like a porsche 968. lol
T_Raven
06-07-2010, 02:52 AM
Better than what I've seen so far, but I probably wouldn't buy it.
Ishmael
06-07-2010, 05:01 AM
That car was made for a movie. It was at autorama doing publicity. The nose really was supposed to look like a beak.
twosaturns
06-07-2010, 05:06 AM
well if people didn't think the firebird was just a rebadged camaro before, they will think so now.
these firebird conversions are just plain silly.
79PonchoUK
06-07-2010, 05:54 AM
well if people didn't think the firebird was just a rebadged camaro before, they will think so now.
these firebird conversions are just plain silly.

But....it was.

Actually, the camaro was the firebird's gimp. :lol:
68Formula
06-07-2010, 06:48 AM
I think the front fascia as far as a modern verision of a '78-'79, works.

The "shaker" looks more like a cowl induction or ZR1 hood.

The rear screams 3rd Gen Z28 (with a funky twist).

As for the side, still looks like a Camaro. Either eiminate the vents entirely or make them look more like the '67-'68 gills.
twosaturns
06-07-2010, 09:58 AM
But....it was.


I know that, I was referring to the people who still hold on to the myth that there was a big difference between the 2, that whole camaro vs firebird thinking.
don't really care which came first, doesn't really matter.
srh3trinity
06-07-2010, 10:36 AM
I don't hate it, but I wouldn't buy it. the photochop of the taillights looks better. I do like the wheels.
Mr.VENGEANCE
06-07-2010, 12:12 PM
how bout this?

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif
lol
Memphis
06-07-2010, 01:27 PM
No.
68Formula
06-07-2010, 01:44 PM
No.
-The Stig-
06-07-2010, 01:46 PM
Ew no, It looks like a G8 with down syndrome.
68Formula
06-07-2010, 01:46 PM
No.

Wait, I take that back...

EFF NO!
YancyJohns
06-07-2010, 05:42 PM
:screwy: No more said!!
ArtosDracon
06-07-2010, 10:23 PM
Yeah, NO!
T_Raven
06-07-2010, 10:46 PM
Not too great either. Maybe if someone tried to make it look more like a first gen
formula
06-07-2010, 11:36 PM
My eyes! They burn!
AM.MSCL
06-08-2010, 05:04 AM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2010-Trans-AM-style-Camaro-Firebird-Trans-T-A-/280514983613?cmd=ViewItem&pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item414ffef6bd
-The Stig-
06-08-2010, 08:32 AM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2010-Trans-AM-style-Camaro-Firebird-Trans-T-A-/280514983613?cmd=ViewItem&pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item414ffef6bd

That doesn't look half bad...
elitecustombody
06-08-2010, 08:51 AM
I kinda like the one listed on ebay, it looks OK,maybe get rid of the chicken on C-pillars and different set of wheels
Mr.VENGEANCE
06-08-2010, 09:07 AM
shoot that one looks the best of all of em..
dropit69
06-08-2010, 09:17 AM
first one is ok..but thats it ..2nd one ..um NO !!!
mc84_zz4
06-08-2010, 10:11 AM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2010-Trans-AM-style-Camaro-Firebird-Trans-T-A-/280514983613?cmd=ViewItem&pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item414ffef6bd
This last one looks great, the only part I do not like is the ridiculous spoiler. But that is an easy fix.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/06/Bty9JmwBGkKGrHqIHCwEvpunMJmIBL9cEzjFw_12-1.jpg
srh3trinity
06-08-2010, 10:47 AM
I agree with the above, that is a nice looking car. I would have to see the spoiler a little better to pass judgement on that, but otherwise, that looks pretty cool.
wmhjr
06-08-2010, 10:53 AM
But....it was.

Actually, the camaro was the firebird's gimp. :lol:

http://firstgenfirebird.org/firebird/1967/history.html

Not so fast! Seriously, though. I almost decided to build a Gen 1 Firebird. I have a friend with a '68 Firebird 400 and another friend with a '69 Firebird 400. Both are really nice cars. I truly think that in stock form, both of them were superior cars to the Camaro due to the torque and power of the 400.
Josh69
06-08-2010, 12:55 PM
Ugh, that ebay car spoiler is effing ridiculous. Who ever though it was a good idea to put whaletail style spoiler on a car that is not a fastback? Oy vay.

The OP car is for a movie, as mentioned...can't recall the title.

The lingenfelter version shows some promise:

http://www.lingenfelter.com/LPEforumfiles/showthread.php?p=1247