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debadging a 68?
#233035 07/28/11 09:05 PM
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what do you guys think of debadging a 68 firebird. i want a clean look and im thinking of not running any of the fender badges or the trunk... i know i will catch some flack on this but i kinda want a clean look.. any thoughts?
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shoooter #233036 07/28/11 09:19 PM
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If you like the look and don't mind everyone asking you what it is, then go for it.

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Jarett #233039 07/28/11 09:58 PM
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My Bird currently has no badging on the front fenders. I personally don't like it.

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creekbob #233042 07/28/11 10:26 PM
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Everyone will think it's Camaro, lol!!! Keep the emblems on it!

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im thinking of filling the rear pontiac symbols on the rear quarters also.. guess it wouls just look more like a 67 bird...
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shoooter #233050 07/28/11 11:41 PM
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Originally Posted By shoooter
im thinking of filling the rear pontiac symbols on the rear quarters also.. guess it wouls just look more like a 67 bird...


And would get you pulled over for messing with Federal auto safety laws. Those side markers were a government requirement.

All the front fender badging was removed from my car including the chrome gill slits on the rear 1/4's. I am putting them all back on.

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1980 Turbo Trans Am
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Re: debadging a 68?
salmon38 #233051 07/28/11 11:44 PM
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Just send them all to me. At least then they will get used. grin

I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not sure.
I feel like I am diagonally parked in a parallel universe.
1968 400 convertible (Scarlet)
1976 T/A - 455 LE (No Burt)
1976 T/A New baby, starting full restoration.
1968 350 - 4 speed 'vert - 400 clone (the Beast!)
1968 350 convertible - Wife's car now- 400 clone (Aleutian Blue) (Blue Angel)
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68tpls400 #233097 07/29/11 12:12 PM
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whatever YOU like....just be aware that if/when selling its not what most buyers would want.

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69 convertible 400 (was 350) Natalie, SOLD
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Bjorn Sefeldt #233142 07/29/11 07:14 PM
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Even with the word "Firebird" on both fenders, people still think I drive a camaro!

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Original: Engine, Intake manifold, Heads, Body, Stereo, 3.08. THM400. Engine rebuilt by Ken Keefer early 2012.
New: Holley 4bbl 670 HP, hidden iPod setup, RobbMC mini starter, A/C, front disc brakes
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salmon38 #233143 07/29/11 07:44 PM
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And would get you pulled over for messing with Federal auto safety laws. Those side markers were a government requirement

Most cops wher'nt born yet.
Like the one that came to verify the vin on mine.
Asked me what it was and how old. He was born in 75.

Have 67 front valance and pk lps on my 68.
Never been pulled over in 5-6 yrs.
May delete rear mkrs when replace'n gtr pnls. Havent decided yet.

My car hates me...
Real name withheld do to work policy.
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Region Warrior #233825 08/06/11 10:00 PM
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My opinion, stick with the emblems. Without the emblems it does tend to be thought of as a Camaro by many that don't know any better. At least with the badges you can correct them and they will then know what a REAL MUSCLE CAR looks like.

1967 RA convertible
1968 H.O. coupe - sold
1976 Trans Am - sold
1985 Trans Am - sold

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