Mounting Spare Tyco Firebird body on US-1 Chassis

[AlexP]

Hi there, I have a spare black Firebird body that I’d like to mount on a US-1 chassis, but I noticed that the clear plastic headlight piece gets in the way of the front part of the chassis.

For those of you who own an original US-1 Firebird, could you please tell me whether it uses a different headlight piece or if that part was simply omitted?

Thanks !

 

[biddle]

Tyco made non-US-1 versions of the body as well. The US-1 Version is not lighted. Below is a US-1 Trucking Body & Chassis.

Key Models & Eras

• 1979–1982 Trans Ams: Released on the HP7 and early Magnum 440 chassis, these remain the most iconic Tyco Firebird designs.
• US-1 Electric Trucking: In the 1980s, Tyco's US-1 trucking system uniquely included a disabled/wrecked Firebird accessory that could be loaded onto a flatbed trailer.
• Magnum 440-X2: Later 90s versions featured upgraded, high-performance X2 chassis, often seen in white/gold or sponsorship liveries

 

[AlexP]

Great. Thanks for the information !
I'll remove the headlight piece then.

 

[biddle]

Great. Thanks for the information !
I'll remove then

The chassis probably has slightly different fitment where the tabs snap in. Let us know how well it fits.