Hello everyone,

Here's the story...I own a 1973 Firebird, it is still all original, with what i've been told is a Pontiac 350, and from what I can tell it has a Trans Am interior, but i don't think its a T/A Bird. Kinda curious how to tell for sure, and how unique is this motor to the firebirds and how unique in general. Next problem is trying to find body parts and things like that for it. All the mags I look at go to the year 1972 and then jump to 1974. Was wondering if this is correct and which year parts work best on the 1973. The body is in pretty fair condition, runs very strong with auto tranny, haven't hit the last gear at 100 mph 160 mph speedo), and the front end needs some attention (pretty loose). All responses, help, and suggestions are greatly appreciated.  

my98gmc got to 78ta.com its for all sencond gen firebirds/transam they can help you give them the vin # and someone will tell you what you have. They are a great bunch of guys and girls. see you there. Iam rad400 there.  

my98gmc go to 78ta.com someone there can tell you what you have just give them your vin#. great bunch of guys and gals. see you there. Iam rad400 there.  

'73 was the last year for the flat face front end. In '74 all the F-bodies had the new slanted front ends.

I believe Year One also has body parts for the '73 Firebirds.  

if it is a trans am it will have the letter "V" as the second diget in the vin.   for a base firebird it will have the letter "S" , Esprit the letter "T" and formula the letter "U".  the date code is  found to the left of the distributor hole.  for instance the code B059 breaks down to B=february  05= the 5th and 9=1969   yours should have the last number of 3.  the engine should have a vin code which is located on the passenger side of the motor beside the timing chain cover.  the last 6 digits should match the sequence number of your cars VIN     your cars vin should look something like 2 V 87 M or N (depending on single or dual exhaust) then 3