1982 Pontiac Firebird Transformation into KITT from Knight Rider
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ส.ค. 2024
- Having an (unhealthy) obsession with the 80's TV show Knight Rider, like many fans of the show, I had to have my own KITT.
But you can't really just go out and buy these cars, so I had to build one.
This video shows some of what's involved into creating KITT from Knight Rider. At least from a body work perspective.
I was lucky enough to obtain an almost rust and dent free car, and after getting a few (huge) quotes from a couple of local paint shops for what is essentially a full bare metal respray, I decided to tackle the tear down myself.
And with the help of a mate, who also happens to be an ex automotive painter, he worked his magic on the bodywork/spray gun side of things. I think he did a pretty good job! I'm sure you'll agree.
My advice to you if your going to do one, find a black one to start with!
Hi guys. For those wondering, KITT now has his (3rd season) dash installed.
Video of it getting painted here... th-cam.com/video/GLrMhOqk0Wc/w-d-xo.html
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Absolutely Beautiful...and whoever painted/cleared it is an artist...flawless!
Awesome, well done! I can see that you invested a lot of work into it.
very nice paint job, very clean. great work.
Great job! When that scanner lit up, I was a kid again.
Great job!, thanks for bringing great memories, I dreamed of this car for so many years. I grew up watching this show just like you.
Your KITT is absolutely BEAUTIFUL~! Fantastic job . . .
I've just watched this right through. I can't believe your attention to detail and the love and care you put into this project. An outstanding achievement and the finished car is magnificent.
great job, bro...looks awesome!!!
Being a vehicle spray painter I know what's involved in building cars like these.congratulations it's beautiful 👍..enjoy mate
Fully agree
I'am taking a KITT replica for a drive in May on what is called an experience day.
I too would love a KITT replica one day.
One of the best classics ever from the 80's the car is just awesome!!!
Speechless...! What's even more impressive, is its in Australia!!!
Amazing bodywork and attention to details. Awesome!
WOW! That is one beautiful car credit due to you for all the hard work...you must be so proud!
That's one of the best conversions I've seen and also my favourite dream machine. Amazing work!
This looked like an awesome and rewarding build. Congratulations on having your own KITT!
DAMN HE LOOKS GOOOOOOD! Nice job! Damn thats my dream too. One day I will build KITT ony own.
Let's start a KITT club 😀
WOW, a labor of love! Very impressive and good job!
am i the only one that thinks a RHD firebird is just by far the coolest thing about this video
Damn Australian law. You have to have a number plate in front and behind. Wish they could make an exception on cars like these. Well done, beautiful job.
Fantastic! great to see the transformation and lovely end product. 👍
Living the dream buddy. Fantastic project and outcome. Devon would be proud
I LOVE the music. When the car was in deconstruction mode. The music brought me back in time to when KITT got destroyed. Great chronicle of your build!
Lots of hard work, and a beautiful final result!!
Do the inside next.
Owww man !! That's "A Ride" !!! congrats to your job, amazing dream.
Wow, nice job. Not only do you have a KITT (and I envy you), but you created it and will have it forever....or as long as you want it!
Beautiful! We'll all be waiting for the KITT dash video.
fantastic effort , all the best delboy-van-hire.com mike in tapping
my nephew is obsessed with knight rider and absolutely loved this vid... thanks!!
Great video found it very relaxing and therapeutical...good old kit
Perfect Job dude!!!!KITT FOR EVER FAMOUS!!!With this tv series i grow up at 80's !
GRettings from GReece !!++++++++++
Great project and great result.....you can see the effort
Nice job Buddy,huge fan of that show in the 80's here in the Philippines.
Looks stunning. Good job!
Lots of hard work, but a very beautiful end result. I'm jealous lol.
Talk about a labor of love!!! Great job it looks amazing!!!
🤣 Now I remember that’s the song from The return of KITT. After being drowned in cement.
Was toxic waste Danny Junk yard dog was the episode
Joining the queue for the dash here...nice nice paint, its like you can dive into it!.
that's awesome, lots of work but it definitely paid off.
I can fully appreciate the work you put in to the body alone. Black is THE hardest colour to use. It's hard to hide imperfections underneath a mirror finish! Building a "complete" KITT is another story all together.
Could be useful to incorporate a touch screen interface if you do go ahead with it. Maybe retro fit something from a modern vehicle with GPS, internet connectivity etc.
& If it were me, I would definitely try to cram a supercharger under the hood so KITT can live up to his reputation of incredible bursts of acceleration!
I also reckon a Tesla drive train underneath would WOW the masses.
Wow. My Dream car! I was watching the show since seven years till and still watching ! awesome job!
You're Insane! What a beautiful job. Looks like a real production car (Like the one's wrecked in the jump scenes)
Fantastic work. Took me back to my childhood.
Wow!! Now THAT is a sexy car!! Amazing job!! So great to see fans who are truly dedicated to this show! :) Can't wait to see it when you finally install the dashboard! :D
Right hand drive KITT i like that! Greetings from Cyprus! Good job my friend!
Absolutely fantastic job! Hope yo get to finish the dash soon as well :)
Wow! incredible job. Wilton Knight would be proud. Now for the interior...
Awesome job you did, good sir! Very impressed with that paint job!
flipppin awesome transformation, Engineering a right hand drive KITT will be a task; but will be awesome... best of luck...
Awesomeness bro you finally have your very own Kitt
Great job with the music timing! And kudos for following through and completing such a large project!
Beautiful car! Great work! Congratulations.
Great job creating the best Knight Industries Two-Thousand KITT replica ever! Now don't forget to add the voice of William Daniels when you install the voice modulator!
Great job! Now it's time for the dash!!!
Loved it! Can't wait to see dash kit if/when that happens.
Brilliant! I've done auto body striping the long hard way as you did and it's brutal work. Great looking end result! Hadn't realized you could get KITT, props :)
That paint stripper shot looks awesome.
great job man its a true blast from the past.
Very cool! Thanks for posting this video! Amazed at what you did!
Guy, your car is simple the best!!!
Love how it came out, can't wait to be at that stage of prep & paint. Nice job, I liked & subscribed as well. 👍👍
Thanks for the sub!
One of the best cars ever made KITT
I liked Knight Rider it was a great TV show and I have a friend in Claremore that has a replica of Kitt from seasons 3 and 4.
So jealous and want one for years myself! Great job on yours!
Amazing!
That right there is a real labour of love ! Nice job !
Loved the part when he was grinding and cutting out front lights in his sandals. Lol that's determination. Great job bad ass car bro. I gotta couple projects I'm working on can't wait to be done and able to drive em.
Beautiful work, well done.
did SUCH a great job!!! very nice and very impressive!
Cool car, nicely finished
It's your dream, my dream and i think is the dream of many guys of the 80's come true.
Well done great job.
Ciao da Modena ( hometown of Rerrari racing cars ) Italia
This is fantastic....well done mate !!!!
Nicely recreated... I always wanted to do that when I was younger. Never had the resources or obtained the know-how.
Man, If we were neighbours and worked in the same company, I'd so be mopping a ride with you every morning. Hell, I'd even pay for gas! Sweet ride, bruh.
Very Beautiful Car. Great Work
Awesome work. I'm planning to do the exact same thing to my 1982 Firebird Trans-am.
KingOfMadness 43 Cool. thanks. Good luck with yours.👍 Take lots of pics etc and post a vid.
Please, let us see a vid when you finish your KITT, such an awesome job.
Awesome work and right hand drive even better
Awesome car, great soundtrack.
Very very nice! First thing I thought of when I noticed the RHD was OMG a KITT in Aust!!
Great build! Awesome car as well
Well done, sir. Bravo.
CONGRATULATIONS! 😃
Is a great car 😎🖤
didn't realise you could get a right hand drive version. nice work on the conversion!
FANTASTIC, AMAZING DUDE!! Best wishes
Amazing! Very beautiful job man, i'm impressed.
Turned out really nice, well done!
Wow! I love this car! Nice work!!!
Brilliant. Please upload footage of the dash when its done. I love projects like these.
Well done looks fantastic.
Damn, even if you run into someone who never heard of the show, that is a damned fine ride. Good work.
Looks great! Makes me want to strip my Camaro and paint it.
YEs, it is crazy but it is also beautiful. Well done.
Great job man to say the least! I want my child days dream car too 😎 long live KITT
Great job! Also loved how the music built up to the Knight Rider theme just as it started coming together in the right colour :)
really impressed with your build!!!
Nice job! That's the first Firebird I seen with the steering wheel on right side of the car. That would look cool here in the states.
Damn, that is some awesome work! 'Knight Rider' is one of my all-time favorites. I was thirteen when the show originally aired. Driving that car around town must be pretty sweet. You've done KITT proud. One day I hope to have my own KITT. It's great to see that great shows we grew up with still inspire so many. I'm looking forward to seeing the interior work on KITT's dashboard. It's obvious that you put a ton of love into this. I subscribed to your channel. "One man can make a difference."
Wow that's so impressive the accuracy. Great workmanship, well done mate.
Great work Sir, good job!!!