1981 Pontiac Firebird

Rediscover the exhilaration of classic American muscle cars with Texoma Classics as we meticulously restore a 1981 Pontiac Firebird in Sherman, Texas. This vintage Pontiac Firebird isn’t just a car; it’s an icon of power, style, and timeless allure, and we’re dedicated to bringing it back to its former glory. Join us on a captivating visual journey through the restoration process, where the spirit of classic Firebirds meets modern craftsmanship and innovation.

Restoration Progress

We will be doing an LS3 engine swap along with a new transmission. Also we will be doing a brand new interior, cup holders and AC/heater.

Almost done with the teardown and cleaning out the interior.

The front clip has been disassembled in prep for engine removal and the new paint job.

Getting ready to remove the engine and transmission.

Disassembled the seats to check the frames for rust and prepare for new custom upholstery. Neutralized

The engine has completely removed.

The interior has been completely taken apart.

Removed the rust and neutralized the seat frames.

Post media blast for the body of the car and fenders, doors and deck lid.

Doing some metal work on the passenger door.

Having to do some small metal repair around the body.

Cut out some old rusted metal that needed to be replaced with a new metal patch.

The body is in the paint booth ready to be epoxy sealed.

The body has been epoxy sealed

The new LS3 engine and transmission has arrived.

The frames of the seats have been painted.

The new engine mounts have been installed.

We have installed the new LS3 engine.

The new disc brakes have been installed

Working on cutting out the patterns to sew them for the seats.

After cutting out the patterns, we have glued it to foam.

In the center of the seats we have this detailed diamond stitching.

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In the center of the seats we have this detailed diamond stitching.

Sewing the cut out pieces together.

The pieces of leather have been sewn together to make the seats forms.

The seat upholstery has been completed.

Doing some body work on the drivers door.

We have prepped the car to spray with primer.

The body, doors and deck lid have been sprayed with primer.

Block sanding the body to prepare it for sealer.

Installed the new EFI In-Tank Pump fuel tank.

Mocked up the radiator and cooling fan.

The wiring harness in the trunk has been cleaned up.

The front bumper cover has been installed.

Working on building the dash gauges.

The engine has been removed and the firewall has been cleared in preparation for paint.

Working on making the body smooth for the custom paint job.

We have moved the body into the paint booth to prepare for the new paint.

We have gotten the body painted black.

The interiors of the hood, deck lid and doors have been painted black.

Preparing to paint the exteriors of the doors, hood and deck lid.

Dynamat has been installed to help keep the road noise out.

Door and trunk seals have been installed.

Driver’s side window has been installed.

Passenger window has been installed.

We have begun installing the new black carpet.

Beginning the install of the headliner.

We have reinstalled the engine.

We have begun running the wires throughout the engine compartment. The fuse block and ECM have been installed on the firewall.

The coolant tank has been installed beside the radiator.

We have painted the front bumper and hood scoop black.

The rear bumper and taillights have been installed.

The front bumper has been installed.

Installation of the transmission is complete.

Installation of the drive shaft has been completed.

Beginning to install the wiring harness in the dash.

We have gotten the dash installed.