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Old 07-28-2010, 09:52 PM   #1
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Just bought a 1992 firebird convertible

1992 firebird convertible for $1500, 305 tbi, a4, has 174,000 miles but runs and shifts great has new top and tires some small front end damage but just the fender and bumper cover...
Did I get a good deal??
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Old 07-28-2010, 09:55 PM   #2
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Old 07-29-2010, 06:20 AM   #3
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Re: Just bought a 1992 firebird convertible

hrmmm, thats a tough call considering the body damage.

those 'vert fenders are getting really hard to find. Bumper cover is starting to be that way too. If you find someone parting out a firebird 'vert, you might get lucky.

I've seen the cars go for less with similar damage, but didn't have that ram air hood. So you probably did ok

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Re: Just bought a 1992 firebird convertible

If the cover and fender are the only thing gone and no frame bends, then its a good deal. I am sure you can find the parts easily, theres a few on craigslist as we speak.
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Old 07-29-2010, 08:39 AM   #5
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the frame is perfect. the car spent most of its life in texas so its like 98% rust free. I put it on the lift at home and the car looked clean but has been bottomed out once that i saw but didn't get the oil pan.
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Re: Just bought a 1992 firebird convertible

looks good
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Old 07-31-2010, 01:48 PM   #8
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thank you, your car is extremly nice
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I think you did good.

Replace that hideous hood with the stock one, replace the wheels with some black or gold GTAs, fix the front bumper, get it all painted and you will have a GORGEOUS classy ride.
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Re: Just bought a 1992 firebird convertible

LOL i just bought the same car last night too
92 vert with some damage to the fender area

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those 'vert fenders are getting really hard to find.
what's different about front fenders on a vert vs a regular firebird?
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LOL i just bought the same car last night too
92 vert with some damage to the fender area


what's different about front fenders on a vert vs a regular firebird?
i think he meant the 91-92 style gfx in general

theres a guy dont the street with that same car too, good shape, but the nose and fender gfx are busted up a bit

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LOL i just bought the same car last night too
92 vert with some damage to the fender area


what's different about front fenders on a vert vs a regular firebird?
to be completely honest you did buy the same car i did color in all because my original color was teal
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will the dent in the front bumper pop back out? or is the material torn? cant really tell by the pics
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will the dent in the front bumper pop back out? or is the material torn? cant really tell by the pics
I found a place that sells only thirdgen parts and I can get a trans am front bumper for $150 im going that route
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Re: Just bought a 1992 firebird convertible

The vert fenders are shorter in the bottom behind the ground effects at the door end. This is because the bracing that was added for chassis strength interferes right there. Also, there's a bracket near the inside bottom of the fender that is used to screw it onto the body. This bracket is not on the regular fender. When you get your new fender you'll need to cut off about four inches off of the bottom and weld/river that bracket which you'll need to save from your old fender.
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Re: Just bought a 1992 firebird convertible

technically the vert fenders are the same fender, ASC simply trimmed the bottom of a factory fender to make it work with the Sub frame Connector...

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