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Ok now you have me at the build sheet.L.O.L. If you have a copy of your build sheet post it.
Hey how are you !!! smal world indeed. !Well I dont know if you took a good look at the Build sheet but it does say y88 in the listing but I really dont know.... yes there are a few clues yes.... I took some of the gauge rings out this weekend and noticed the gold bezel had faded from a gold to the silverish color.... the t-tops have a gold tint to them..... and most of the decals are in gold, including the wheels. I also noticed that the steering column was gold where all the others are black.....I am not sure although I hope joining this site I will gain some info.ChrisQuote from: whtebandit on September 07, 2009, 10:33:01 PMHi ChrisIt is a small world - I was just prowling the 78TA site for pictures and saw the post for your 78TA and thought - that engine bay looks just like the TA I saw Saturday night! Then as read the post I figured out it was you that I was talking to on Saturday.The car looks great both in the photos and in person.The check you build sheet for the Y88 code - As recall the sheet showed paint code of 50. Check some of the other sites for information on the Y88 cars - http://www.firebirdtransamparts.com/bandit/bandithistory2.htm. I dont recall the production date that was on the build sheet you have. Also you said you have the orginal bill of sake for the car - check that for the SE option. There are a lot of clues that make me thing yours is a Y88 car.After all is said and done it is your car,if you like a black TA then leave it black. If it will add something special to the car for you by having it Solar Gold and knowing that you have a very rare TA then it may be time to repaint. The car is your car to enjoy as you like it.
Hi ChrisIt is a small world - I was just prowling the 78TA site for pictures and saw the post for your 78TA and thought - that engine bay looks just like the TA I saw Saturday night! Then as read the post I figured out it was you that I was talking to on Saturday.The car looks great both in the photos and in person.The check you build sheet for the Y88 code - As recall the sheet showed paint code of 50. Check some of the other sites for information on the Y88 cars - http://www.firebirdtransamparts.com/bandit/bandithistory2.htm. I dont recall the production date that was on the build sheet you have. Also you said you have the orginal bill of sake for the car - check that for the SE option. There are a lot of clues that make me thing yours is a Y88 car.After all is said and done it is your car,if you like a black TA then leave it black. If it will add something special to the car for you by having it Solar Gold and knowing that you have a very rare TA then it may be time to repaint. The car is your car to enjoy as you like it.
Oh and BTW what ever info you are looking for will be found for you here sooner or later. People are always willing to help answee your questions and I have yet to come across the rude and ignorant that have kept me away from other sites.Great bunch around hereCharlie
Thanks Dave.So I can request a package on my vehicle and they will send it to me?Quote from: Nexus on September 07, 2009, 11:40:27 PMOh and BTW what ever info you are looking for will be found for you here sooner or later. People are always willing to help answee your questions and I have yet to come across the rude and ignorant that have kept me away from other sites.Great bunch around hereCharlie
BANONECHOP,You have a Y88, if your build sheet matches your vin number. There is no question about it. The steering wheel, bezel with gold, Gold tinted t-tops, 50L 50U Solar Gold Paint code, and build sheet denoting Y88. The build sheet for your car, as long as it matches your VIN number is BETTER than the PHS documents. It has a breakdown of everything that was put into your car. Incidentally, your car was built in Van Nay's California. The California cars didn't get the Y88 code on there cowl tags...the Norwood Plant did put them on the cowl tags most of the time. But we are unsure if ALL of them got the Y88's insignia on cowl tags (we have no proof of one that didn't to date) from the Norwood built cars.I think you should enjoy your car now. And the next time you paint it you can always go back to painting it the original Solar Gold color. However, Y88 cars are rare and it would be in your best interest to change the color back to the original solar gold if you ever plan to sell it. It would increase the cars value. If you don't plan to sell it have fun with it until the car needs repainted. JMHOBut congratulations on owning a Y88. And if the build sheet matches your VIN Number on your car you don't really need the PHS documents. The proof is in the Build sheet and buildsheets are far better than the PHS documents. However, if you want to have a reproduction of your window sticker you will have to get the PHS and for a little extra you can get a reproduction window sticker.
