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Old May 18, 2006 | 12:25 PM
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Is there a factory body kit that they make for the firebird body style as opposed to the Trans Am body style??? If so, Where can I get ahold of something like that?
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Old May 18, 2006 | 12:58 PM
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Yes, it's called RPO W68. (that's the GM order code number)... made for the V6 cars...

It includes ground effects for the front bumper, and sides and the rear bumper cover similar to the Trans Am, (add-on piece)

You can order it from a dealer, But it's HIGH DOLLAR. (Seems like it's around $1600 +/- !!!!)

Sometimes you can spot the kit or parts of it on eBay.

These are pics of a V6 Firebird with W68 and a T/A hatch.




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Old May 18, 2006 | 01:07 PM
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i have the rear ground effect for sale if your interested pm me. its the genuine gm one yor looking for.
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Old May 18, 2006 | 01:22 PM
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If you don't feel like spending that much money you can get the wings west kit. They don't make them anymore but you might be able to find a company which still has them in-stock or get it used. I have it on my car and I like it. Makes the front bumper look a lot better then stock.
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Old May 18, 2006 | 01:33 PM
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i have one of the front pieces and the left side piece if interested pm me.
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Old May 18, 2006 | 03:47 PM
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Old May 18, 2006 | 03:49 PM
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heres my w68..


www.cardomain.com/id/fbird42
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Old May 18, 2006 | 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by fbird42
That's very nice... I didn't reallize that W68 was an option prior to '98. At least I've never seen one before...
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Old May 18, 2006 | 04:34 PM
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I dont think there are pre 98 w68's. It looks like he got the gfx from a diff company for the front but used the side skirts and rear valence.
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Old May 18, 2006 | 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by phantomzer0
I dont think there are pre 98 w68's. It looks like he got the gfx from a diff company for the front but used the side skirts and rear valence.
no there was, although his dont look like they are the stock ones but they could be, i have only seen a handful of pre 99 kits,

btw, i have a 1999 w68, i cant even count how many compliments ive gotten on it
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Old May 18, 2006 | 05:07 PM
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yes its a real 97 w68 straight from the factory.. i wish i had the 98-02 body style tho.. derek that front looks so mean
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Old May 19, 2006 | 12:15 AM
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is it really like $1600??? wow... well if i can find all the pieces ill probably end up purchasing them individually. The ideal setup for what i want is west wings but i dont know of anyone who still has them in stock? If anyone could fill me in on what company might still have them that'd be great too. Thanks alot...
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Old May 19, 2006 | 06:50 AM
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Originally Posted by BirdmanLS1
is it really like $1600??? wow... well if i can find all the pieces ill probably end up purchasing them individually. The ideal setup for what i want is west wings but i dont know of anyone who still has them in stock? If anyone could fill me in on what company might still have them that'd be great too. Thanks alot...
i talked to a guy the other day with a normal bird and he was askin if my car came with my kit because he went to the dealer up here in michigan and they quoted him 1800, and i believe thats unpainted
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Old May 19, 2006 | 12:33 PM
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