This is a list of all exterior-components, that I needed to build K.I.T.T. out of a 1988 Pontiac Firebird:
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Frontnose
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I originally decided to get the 3rd-season-frontnose from Knight Passions, but the pre-owner of my car already installed a 4th-season-frontnose from Custom Projects. So I first kept that nose. In 2009, I finally decided to get the Knight-Passions-front for a perfect look.
» Photogallery about the frontnose
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Scanner
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I got the scannerbar from Lectric Enterprises, because it looks very similar to the original one from the series. I first got the 55 watts halogen bulb version, but changed to the new LED scanner later. Both have the famous all-lights-on-effect. Additionally they have a remote control, different scan-modes and the original scanner-sound from the show.
» Photogallery about the scannerbar
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Taillights
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The original K.I.T.T. used a black taillight cover ont top of the original taillights, made from black plexiglass. Unfortunately such a taillight cover is not street legal in Germany. So, I´m using black tinted original taillights, which have a fine look, too. I got them from eBay.
» Photogallery about the taillights
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Spoiler
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My Firebird used to have a different spoiler than K.I.T.T. - this part had already been changed by the pre-owner of my car.
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Cowl Induction Hood
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My Firebird had a hood without the famous hood scoop, so I needed an original 1982-84 cowl induction hood. But these are not easy to get here in Germany... With some luck, I found an offer of several Firebird-parts including the hard-to-find hood and got my hands on it. Of course, it needed some work and a new paint-job, but the price was incredibly low.
» Photogallery about the hood
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Rearbumper
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In addition to the cowl induction hood, I got the matching rearbumper from a 1984 Trans Am for my Firebird. The condition was quite bad and it also had a lot of holes from the former spoiler, but the price was OK, and after the new paint job, it looked like new.
» Photogallery about the rearbumper
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Fenders with air extractors
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Another detail can be found at the fenders. K.I.T.T. has air extractors, which can not be found on newer Firebirds. Because my fenders were in bad condition anyway, I decided to buy the correct fenders as aftermarket products. In addition I bought the fitting air extractors on eBay.
» Photogallery about the fenders with air extractors
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Rims
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A good replica also needs 15" Turbo Cast Rims with black bowlingball-hubcaps. I got both from eBay. They are quite rare and expensive, but give the original look to K.I.T.T.
» Photogallery about the Turbo Cast Rims and hubcaps
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Rear side deflectors
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Another little detail that can be found in front of the rear tires: the rear side deflectors. I got them from Wraith Innovations in the USA for an very good price and an incredible quality!
» Photogallery about the rear side deflectors
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Headlights
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Because of the new frontnose, the old headlights did not really fit anymore. So I got newer ones from a 1991 firebird. The "Pontiac"-logo on the left headlight has been erased during the paint-job.
» Photogallery about the headlights
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"KNIGHT"-licensplate
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Of course, every K.I.T.T.-replica needs the famous "KNIGHT"-licenseplate. I got it from eBay. It is made of stamped metal and even includes original reflecting "May 1982"-registration-stickers!
» Photogallery about the licenseplate
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