I got to see episode 1 and 2 tonight at a friends house.
Best not to let the made for Hollywood factor bother us too much.
Great to see the cars looking good again.
I'm thinking as far as correctness - they were just doing them close enough to get them back in 1 piece and a completed form. NOT counting the red -oxide underbellies , which was a major big foul.
They aren't concours - but they are restored.
Some quick things -
BOTH cars were built with Wire Hubcaps and Whitewall Radial Tires
They used 68 Hubcaps , Rally 2's with wrong color lugs and centers , and RWL tires that didn't come out on Pontiacs until 1970. The tire / wheel packages really rocked the boat to me.
Hardtop was built with a Hood Tach. and Wood Wheel that i didn't see.
Don't remember if i saw wheel opening moldings on Hardtop either.
Both had Rear Antenna - would have to watch again - but don't remember seeing any antennas
A little more research, parts sourcing, and massaging - they'll be ready for the big time.
R2 = Red Body / Black Convertible Top
258 = Red Custom Deluxe Interior - Bucket Seat
Includes - formed padded vinyl covered door and quarter trim pads , full length front and rear armrests , perforated vinyl headliner , instrument panel assist bar , dual horns , deluxe steering wheel , deluxe wheel discs , front and rear wheel moldings , bright roof and side rail garnish moldings
333 - Firebird 326
343 - AM Push Button Radio with Rear Manual Antenna
351 - Rear Seat Speaker
396 =
(392) - Visor Vanity Mirrors RH & LH
(394) - Remote Mirror LH
441 - Cruise Control
452 - Wire Wheel Discs
474 - Clock
503 =
(501) - Pwr Steer
(502) - Pwr Brakes
554 - Custom Deluxe Interior
654 - Rear Seat Folding
71K 72M - Whitewall Radial
74C - 2.56 Axle
75Y 76J - Engine Code YJ 326 2bbl Automatic
77R - 2 speed Automatic Transmission (326 cid)
782 - Automatic 326
P2 = Silverglaze / Black Vinyl Top
259 = Black Custom Deluxe Interior - Bucket Seats
Includes - formed padded vinyl covered door and quarter trim pads , full length front and rear armrests , perforated vinyl headliner , instrument panel assist bar , dual horns , deluxe steering wheel , deluxe wheel discs , front and rear wheel moldings , bright roof and side rail garnish moldings
334 - Firebird 326 HO - Premium Fuel - HO Side Stripes - Dual Exhaust
345 - AM FM Push Button Radio Rear Manual Antenna
396 =
(392) - Visor Vanity Mirrors RH & LH
(394) - Remote Mirror LH
452 - Wire Wheel Discs
473 =
(471) - Custom Sport Steering Wheel (wood)
(472) - Console
481 - Dual Exhaust (std HO)
507 =
(501) - Pwr Steer
(502) - Pwr Brakes
(504) - Tilt Steering Column
521 - Front Disc Brakes
555 =
(551) - Power Windows
(554) - Custom Deluxe Interior
654- Rear Seat Folding
704 - Hood Tachometer
71K/72M = Whitewall Radials
74H - 3.36 Axle
75W/76K = Engine Code WK - 326 HO 4bbl Manual
77F - 4 speed Manual V8
784 - Manual 326 and HO