1978 Pontiac Firebird Formula Restoration Slideshow

[MrBigfootCock]

Fantastic! Its amazing how much a difference those original wheels make hey. Just beautiful stuff

[midgetmayo]

Beautiful. Especially once you got the snowflakes on the and the BFGoodrich tires on there. Completed the car for sure.

[bradybrushwood]

Did you find the build sheet under the drivers seat?

[Anastasiofan]

@bradybrushwood Under the rear seats actually. :P

[JustShutUpNWatch]

One person got a Pinto instead of a Firebird as a first car.

[baileyisthebest44]

Dang Cusin Kevin you did awsome Alot of views to!

[wildclearys]

that's a beautiful formula man! I just bought one couple a days ago for $1500! wanted to know how much the paint and interior cost all together?

[MikeyB3815]

Beautiful beautiful job. I'd love to do that if I had the money. Good to see somebody restoring and taking care of the classics.

[Anastasiofan]

@MikeyB3815 Thanks bud I appreciate that! Took my two years in high school with a part time job to do it. At college now, so she stays at home but I miss her everyday.

[goldrazor90]

hey great car man! how much did it cost to redo the interior?

[Anastasiofan]

@goldrazor90 Depends on how far you want to take it. Mine was basically shot all around. I got a new console, new shift plate, dash cap, carpet, headliner, all new upholstery, door panels, floor mats, mirror, wheel, hub etc. That was total about $1,600.. Plus $1,000 labor to do ALL OF THAT plus redye the parts! My guy was a beast! Feel free to ask more questions, I love to help!

[MrBubbles69u]

good job man looks good

[Anastasiofan]

@MrBubbles69u Thanks bud!

[Skidhippy]

Nice Formula. I have the same year but with the Muncie 4spd. I want to start restoring it soon, but it's hard to find the parts in Switzerland....

[Anastasiofan]

@Skidhippy Very cool, and thanks for the compliment. Good luck finding parts man, that sucks. Nice having a four speed though that's for sure.

[rockurworld99]

I love you no homo, you need to help me out an, i just got a 78 formula 400 and i need to restore it i need interior and all the engine is good, message me orsomthing bud.

[alipontiac]

i love it the formual is rare i dont see them a alot like the T/As specially this year 1978.

[Anastasiofan]

@alipontiac

Thanks man. If you're big into T/A's go to 78ta.com.

[rockurworld99]

@Anastasiofan no hard feelings im not looking for a fight just being humorously friendly.

[Anastasiofan]

@rockurworld99

Im confused heh

[rockurworld99]

@Anastasiofan neber mind man haha. i had a few beers in me.

[yellowthingrules]

@Anastasiofan

I have the same model. Do you know where I can get a dash from. Mine is all torn up and no one seems to have it.

[Anastasiofan]

@yellowthingrules

There has been a big problem regarding the second generation dashes. The manufactures of the new dashes have been claiming mass production for years now, but only a few people have actually gotten the dashes they ordered through the various classic car parts dealers. No one knows when they will be produced, but after close to ten years everyone has basically given up hope on it. If you are looking for a perfect perfect car, send your dash to Just Dashes

[Anastasiofan]

@Anastasiofan

They charge close to a thousand bucks to redo a dash, and for me it wasn't worth it. I put a dash cap on mine and it's holding up great, a year or so after it was installed.

If you need a used one, they can be gotten fairly easily but pay attention on what gauge cluster is offered in them since the formys/trans ams had rally gauges but the esprits/base models usually didn't. If you need anymore help, be sure to post and I'll help to the best of my ability.

[bigdogsdog]

This is a great video, i have a 78 firebird too and looking to restore it also. How much did it cost you?

[Anastasiofan]

@bigdogsdog

I can't really talk costs on here, but I can contact you privately and discuss it with you, if you like. Thanks for the compliment bud, I appreciate it. If you are into these cars, I recommend 78ta.com. I've been a member there for two years now and they've helped me with my restoration. Thanks again.

[bigdogsdog]

@Anastasiofan @Anastasiofan Well i'm actually just wondering how much the interior cost and where you got it from because that's all that's left to do on mine. Send me a personal message if you'd like.

[caferacermac]

Dame impressive, hats off to you

[Anastasiofan]

@caferacermac Thanks bud, I appreciate it!

[dalejrroxx]

do you live in memphis? i have a 79 trans am. we should ride together oneday. haha

[TheBandit77TransAm]

if i owned a formula thats how it would look. too bad im not though, i want a 77 Trans Am SE like Smokey and the Bandit.

[sloppyjos1]

Nice car. I hope mine looks that good when im done.

[rockurworld99]

@sloppyjos1 i hear ya man haha i wanna get mine done but there is no work haha.

[nicks1258]

I have a question,

the front end of the car, you know that plastic part, do you know of anywhere you can get a replacement copy, because mine is warped and it slightly smaller now.