Go Back   Third Generation F-Body Message Boards > Tech Boards > History / Restoration

History / Restoration Got a question about Third Gen (1982-1992) Camaro or Firebird history? Where can I find these original parts? What is this option or RPO code? Those questions, answers, and more!
Popular Threads: Camaro Factory Color Scheme - Firebird Factory Invoice - Rare Camaro Parts

Reply
 
Thread Tools
Old 08-12-2006, 07:12 AM   #151
1991z281le
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 1999
Posts: 271

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Quote:
Originally Posted by quick88z View Post
speaking of rare parts i am having difficulty finding gray iroc z rocker emblems, any help?
eBay...
1991z281le is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Sponsored Links
Old 08-13-2006, 10:46 PM   #152
Kevman
Senior Member
 
Kevman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Windsor Ontario
Posts: 833
Car: 1989 Firebird
Engine: 2.8
Transmission: 5 speed
Axle/Gears: 3.42

Classifieds Rating: (0)
My car has 0 options. Especially since I cooked the radio/speakers when I plugged the battery on backwards..

But then again, it does have a tan interior, and is cream in colour.. Can't be alot of those.
Kevman is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 08-14-2006, 12:19 AM   #153
kairles
Senior Member
 
kairles's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: sacramento, CA
Posts: 2,954
Car: 90 Formula
Engine: Procharged LB9
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 2.73 posi

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Send a message via Yahoo to kairles
my 86 Iroc has the "camaro" flash light, cleaned it up put in fresh batteries and it works fine. my 86 also has the clock in the dash(died), overhead console, and the autodim rear view mirror thingy. what about the "CAMARO" interior, only seen a couple online and one in person(my 84 H.O.)
kairles is online now vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 08-21-2006, 03:43 PM   #154
Firefighter
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Germany
Posts: 22
Car: Trans Am
Engine: 305 TBI
Transmission: Automatic
Axle/Gears: 10 Bolt 3:45 Gear

Classifieds Rating: (1)
Ok what about the Mecham Steering Wheel? I've bin looking for one, but there is no Chance to find them. The Company doesn't exist anymore. If anyone of you Guys have an Idea, i would be thankfull...
Firefighter is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 08-21-2006, 03:53 PM   #155
1991z281le
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 1999
Posts: 271

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Quote:
Originally Posted by Firefighter View Post
Ok what about the Mecham Steering Wheel? I've bin looking for one, but there is no Chance to find them. The Company doesn't exist anymore. If anyone of you Guys have an Idea, i would be thankfull...

I bought an NOS Mecham 4-spoke steering wheel with the horn button off eBay last year.
1991z281le is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 08-21-2006, 05:51 PM   #156
Firefighter
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Germany
Posts: 22
Car: Trans Am
Engine: 305 TBI
Transmission: Automatic
Axle/Gears: 10 Bolt 3:45 Gear

Classifieds Rating: (1)
Quote:
I bought an NOS Mecham 4-spoke steering wheel with the horn button off eBay last year.
I wish I would have that luck! You probably won't sell it?
Firefighter is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 08-21-2006, 05:55 PM   #157
1991z281le
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 1999
Posts: 271

Classifieds Rating: (0)
No...
1991z281le is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 08-21-2006, 06:01 PM   #158
Firefighter
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Germany
Posts: 22
Car: Trans Am
Engine: 305 TBI
Transmission: Automatic
Axle/Gears: 10 Bolt 3:45 Gear

Classifieds Rating: (1)
I wouldn' t too...
Firefighter is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 08-21-2006, 06:23 PM   #159
82 Iron Duke
Senior Member
 
82 Iron Duke's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 3,945
Car: 89 RS
Engine: LB8
Transmission: T-5
Axle/Gears: 3.42

Classifieds Rating: (19)
What about these, 82 TA GFX?

[IMG][/IMG]
__________________
The facts expressed here belong to everybody, the opinions to me. The distinction is yours to draw...
82 Iron Duke is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 08-22-2006, 02:41 PM   #160
head
Member
 
head's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: CLEVELAND OHIO
Posts: 100
Car: 1984 MSE #52
Engine: 350
Transmission: TH700

Classifieds Rating: (2)
Quote:
Originally Posted by Firefighter View Post
Ok what about the Mecham Steering Wheel? I've bin looking for one, but there is no Chance to find them. The Company doesn't exist anymore. If anyone of you Guys have an Idea, i would be thankfull...
Why don't u try Mecham Design, Performance - Home. I bought replacement decals from them a couple years ago !!!!
head is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 08-23-2006, 01:01 PM   #161
Firefighter
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Germany
Posts: 22
Car: Trans Am
Engine: 305 TBI
Transmission: Automatic
Axle/Gears: 10 Bolt 3:45 Gear

Classifieds Rating: (1)
[quote]Why don't u try Mecham Design, Performance - Home. I bought replacement decals from them a couple years ago !!!![/QUOTE

I called Dennis already and he said that they don't have any of these Steering Wheels left anymore. The Company was from England and doesn't exist anymore. So that's the problem I have to deal with...

Can anybody help?
Firefighter is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 08-23-2006, 02:56 PM   #162
head
Member
 
head's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: CLEVELAND OHIO
Posts: 100
Car: 1984 MSE #52
Engine: 350
Transmission: TH700

Classifieds Rating: (2)
OK , now I understand !
head is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 08-23-2006, 03:10 PM   #163
cooltc2004
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Posts: 1,076
Car: 1992 Firebird
Engine: 3.1L V6
Transmission: 5 Speed Manual
Axle/Gears: 3.42 Peg Leg

Classifieds Rating: (3)
Send a message via AIM to cooltc2004 Send a message via Skype™ to cooltc2004
I see nobody mentioned the 1988 Firebird SAP (Special Appearance Package). I called up my body at the GM dealership, and for the spoiler and 4 wheel flares it was over $800, and has been out of stock for years.

I would definitally be willing to buy that
cooltc2004 is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 08-29-2006, 11:25 PM   #164
sxchonto
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 34
Car: 1989 Formula 350 Convertible
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: Auto

Classifieds Rating: (0)
even rarer than the aluminum hood

Hey, I have an aluminum hood on my 92 firehawk. Does anyone else have an aluminum hood on their firebird? If so, could you please tell me the part number to the aluminum hood specific hood struts? I have the hood just not the struts....what a quandry.
sxchonto is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 09-08-2006, 12:50 AM   #165
Comp788
Senior Member
 
Comp788's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Burlingame, CA
Posts: 742
Car: 1982 Z28 & 1967 RR/SS 396
Engine: ZZ383 & 375hp 396
Transmission: T56 & factory TH400
Axle/Gears: 9" ford & 12 bolt 4.10

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Send a message via Yahoo to Comp788
So let me ask the people who know... How rare is it?

As some of you might have noticed my post in the fabrication section and the vBGarage... I was wondering how rare my car is. It is a 1982 Z28 with a factory installed sun roof. Not dealer installed but factory.

I was told when I purchased the car in 1986 from the original owner that is is one of less the 25 cars that was done at the factory. I have the factory build sheet (window sticker) and it is listed it as an option. I have never seen one of these car with one.

Do any of you know how many were made with this option? Just curious...
Comp788 is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 09-08-2006, 05:45 AM   #166
JamesC
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 1999
Location: Lawrence, KS
Posts: 8,193
Car: Silver 85 IROC
Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)
Transmission: T-5
Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's

Classifieds Rating: (2)
Twin Lear/Seiger Conteur seats.

JamesC
__________________
"There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, / Than are dreamt of in your philosophy." Hamlet
______________
Car Details: http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/vb...ember-956.html
JamesC is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 09-08-2006, 06:31 AM   #167
phess11
Senior Member
 
phess11's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: NE Ohio
Posts: 909
Car: 83 Z28
Engine: 305 (LG4)
Transmission: THM700R4
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt, 3.23 non-LS

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Quote:
Originally Posted by Comp788 View Post
Do any of you know how many were made with this option? Just curious...

Yep. None. T-tops only. Window Sticker was modified by the Dealer.
btw, Window sticker is not a build sheet.
phess11 is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 09-08-2006, 10:01 AM   #168
awadecki
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 41

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Is anyone selling 1982 15" Bowling Ball Hubcaps? I'm looking to buy 1-4 depending on price (I'm a college kid, so I need to be a bit tight on money). I'd like the stock hubcaps with the Pontiac emblem.
awadecki is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 09-08-2006, 10:23 AM   #169
tuske427
Member
 
tuske427's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 212
Car: 1984 Trans Am
Engine: 2002 LS1
Transmission: 6 speed
Axle/Gears: 3:73

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Send a message via AIM to tuske427
regarding the 82-84 manual shifter plate for the console....

these show up on ebay from time to time. It's where I got mine...
__________________
Long live the Muscle Car

Last edited by tuske427 : 09-08-2006 at 10:27 AM. Reason: forgot to add the quote
tuske427 is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 09-08-2006, 10:24 AM   #170
tuske427
Member
 
tuske427's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 212
Car: 1984 Trans Am
Engine: 2002 LS1
Transmission: 6 speed
Axle/Gears: 3:73

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Send a message via AIM to tuske427
How about the 1984 factory sub equipment? They show a high end sound system in the 1984 sales brochure (I think with equalizer, etc), yet I have yet to ever to see a car with it intsalled.
__________________
Long live the Muscle Car
tuske427 is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 09-08-2006, 10:51 AM   #171
tuske427
Member
 
tuske427's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 212
Car: 1984 Trans Am
Engine: 2002 LS1
Transmission: 6 speed
Axle/Gears: 3:73

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Send a message via AIM to tuske427
Quote:
Originally Posted by 89_IROC_98U View Post
3rd gen toys? Everything else, huh? Hm. I might have to make a short-term investment here

- 89_IROC
3rd gen toys? As in car toys? these, imo, are not rare. I see them all the time. Of course, I'm a toy designer with a passion for 3rd gens, so maybe it's just me.

You can find plenty on ebay, for example. Whether you're looking for diecast- Hot Wheels, and larger scale collectibles, plastic cars, radio control, slot cars, battery operated toys, etc. Then, there's so many "Knight Rider" cars, from 1:64 scale on up. Both licensed, and unlicensed. They're out there.

You should see Gilbert Carreon's collection of Trans Am toys. (I don't have a link for his site, but he used to have website with his collection online) It's to die for.
tuske427 is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 09-08-2006, 12:11 PM   #172
Comp788
Senior Member
 
Comp788's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Burlingame, CA
Posts: 742
Car: 1982 Z28 & 1967 RR/SS 396
Engine: ZZ383 & 375hp 396
Transmission: T56 & factory TH400
Axle/Gears: 9" ford & 12 bolt 4.10

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Send a message via Yahoo to Comp788
Quote:
Originally Posted by phess11 View Post
Yep. None. T-tops only. Window Sticker was modified by the Dealer.
btw, Window sticker is not a build sheet.
I got to disagree with your post here Phess. I worked at the dealer when the car was delivered and it had the sun roof installed at the factory. I saw it come off the truck at our dealership. I know it was discontinued due to lack of head room about the first month of production. The car was purchased for the owner of the dealer (my boss for 13 years) and has every option available. It even had a block heater in it. It is a California car.

Last edited by Comp788 : 09-08-2006 at 12:14 PM.
Comp788 is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 09-10-2006, 05:42 AM   #173
coolram62
Senior Member
 
coolram62's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Beaufort South Carolina
Posts: 1,598
Car: 1983 Camaro Z/28
Engine: LU5 305 CFI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: J65/G80/G92-3.23

Classifieds Rating: (2)
I know it's been mentioned but a running CFI car w/factory composite functional hood.I agree on the hood solenoids.There's been a couple NORS ones on Ebay for $100 to $150.I got lucky and found a working used one for a spare for $20.
Same car has J65/G80/G92/pwr windows/locks/hatch release/mirrors/seat.She had the pwr antenna(found they relay in the kick panel and the wiring under the fender)but someone swapped to a fixed one.T-tops,doeskin (code 64C)custom interior w/deluxe luggage compartment trim w/locking rear compartment and retractable security shade,w/working console clock.Leather shift ball/emergency brake handle and steering wheel that's still all there but was twisted.I swapped the dual needle speedometer(this i have always wondered why since i saw the first one in '82)for 145 mph one. She's beige(code 59) exterior w/gold GFX,gold tri tone emblems(early style with darker gold top bar),gold wheels.She had rear window louvers but all that's left are the upper mounts.Whoever ordered her checked every box but the engine block heater.
And I have a question on the overhead console.Has anyone seen one in a late '83(build date 3rd week of June)?I know everything shows the option starting in '84 but could it be like the L69 option and been a mid-year add on?Mine had the post mounts but was missing the console when I first got her.Found a nice console for her but no flashlight.Same question for the AM stereo/FM stereo/cassette w/5 band EQ.She had it when I got her but the cassette wasn't working and the display was cracked.I've since got one from another member to repair this one.Also found later cupholders to add.It's aggravating on a long drive to have to hold your drink.
She had the structual triangles and the odd braces under the hood(she a Van Nuys car if that made a difference)when I got her.I've swapped the 32mm front bar for the hollow 36mm.And added the TDS"wonderbar" -why use a factory one when this one is better for not much more(and what a difference).All of the smog equipment in place and functional.
I know this stuff isn't rare but it is hard to find.I wish SP list was used in '83.This car would have taken 2 pages.
__________________
'95 Jimmy SLS 4DR 4WD 4.3CPI/4L60E,K&N,MSD,HiPo cat,Dynomax catback
'83 Z/28 LU5 305 CFI/K&N/Factory Dual Electric Fans/MSD-Hypertech Coil/Performance Rebuilt 700R4/JG1/J65/G80/G92-3.23/Hollow 36mm front-24mm rear bar,TDS steering brace,16" single stripe IROC with Summitomo HTR-H4/T-tops/Pwr everything
'73 C-10 CST 454/TH400(Factory BB Truck)A/C,Tilt,12 Bolt Posi,Dynomax
Miss my '70 Monte Carlo SS454

Last edited by coolram62 : 09-10-2006 at 06:26 AM.
coolram62 is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 09-19-2006, 10:11 AM   #174
detltu
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Madisonville, LA
Posts: 19
Car: current car: 91 Camaro Z28
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: 5spd

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Quote:
Originally Posted by JamesC View Post
I agree with Drew: many of parts aren't that rare. Hit the boneyards, which is where I picked up many of the parts listed in my sig. As an example, 1LE drive shafts are listed above. From all that I read on this site and elsewhere, I was led to believe these were indeed rare. Having nothing better to do one day, I started searching the net. I purchased one within 20 minutes for $80. The lightbulb in my noggin flashed on, and long story short, within a matter of months, I'd sold 70 of them on this site--yes, I said 70, all purchased over the net (shoot, I had one SHIPPED to me to $30). I picked up my L69 dual snorkel for $30. Hollow 36/solid 24 sways for $50, Conteur seat for $80, overhead console with flashlight for $50. More recently I did a PBR brake upgrade. I found a 9-bolt with a bent axel tube and bought everything from the flanges out for $100. I sold the backing plates and lines for $65. Darn cheap brakes. Again, hit the boneyards. There are thousands of them and in them thousands of thirdgen cars. Try the following links (these are only a few of the ones I used and there are many, many more):

Used Auto Parts on Junk Yard Dog ®

Auto Part Search - Your One Stop For Automobile Parts

Car-Part.com--Used Auto Parts Market

LKQ Home

Used auto parts - used car parts - auto parts online at UNeedAPart.com

JamesC
Great list of websites. I will be sure to use these in the future.

Also I know we mentioned 1LE parts and I'm not sure if all 1LE's had them or just some but some came with aluminum spares. I haven't found any.
detltu is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 09-19-2006, 10:48 AM   #175
JamesC
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 1999
Location: Lawrence, KS
Posts: 8,193
Car: Silver 85 IROC
Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)
Transmission: T-5
Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's

Classifieds Rating: (2)
Quote:
Originally Posted by detltu View Post
Also I know we mentioned 1LE parts and I'm not sure if all 1LE's had them or just some but some came with aluminum spares. I haven't found any.
This link may provide some insight:

http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/br...ighlight=spare (15" spare and 4th gen rear brakes will fit...sort of...)

JamesC
__________________
"There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, / Than are dreamt of in your philosophy." Hamlet
______________
Car Details: http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/vb...ember-956.html
JamesC is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 09-19-2006, 12:27 PM   #176
okfoz
Moderator
 
okfoz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Flint, MI USA ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Posts: 7,767
Car: (2) 1987 T-top Formulas
Engine: 312 LB9, 305 LB9
Transmission: 700R4, B&W M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Send a message via Yahoo to okfoz
How about the spears that go down the rear quarters for an 87-90 Firebird Convertible... thats rare!

Sam, to answer your question about the PN of the Aluminum Hood, its now out of producion SLP had a stash they were selling them for around $3500 in the day and you had to proove you had a firehawk before they would sell it to you. The Part Number was the same for SOME of the Aluminum hoods, mine was at least.



John
__________________
John
okfoz[awk-foz]
LAW OF LOGICAL ARGUMENT: Anything is possible if you don't know what you are talking about.

G O D BLESS AMERICA
http://www.3rdgenformula.com

87 Formula 5.1 TPI Auto T-tops 3.73 Modified (Yellow/Black)
89 FORMULA 350 CONVERTIBLE 3.27 All original (Red/Gray).
----------
For Sale (to a good home & right price) 87 Formula LB9/M5 3.45 T-tops Stock (Yellow/Gray) 150K Solid Body - Florida Car
okfoz is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 09-20-2006, 09:26 AM   #177
Tony Walch
Senior Member
 
Tony Walch's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Raymond Il USA
Posts: 761
Car: 89 FORMULA 350
Engine: 4++cubic inches
Transmission: built 700R4 3600non lock.. up now b
Axle/Gears: 9" ford aluminum center chunk

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Quote:
Originally Posted by sxchonto View Post
Hey, I have an aluminum hood on my 92 firehawk. Does anyone else have an aluminum hood on their firebird? If so, could you please tell me the part number to the aluminum hood specific hood struts? I have the hood just not the struts....what a quandry.

yep what John said above.. on the struts use worn out steel hood struts..

the hoods had the same pt number as a steel one cause they used the same tooling.
now the box had a diff pt number tho!!! thats what Jim Mattison told me anyway..
Tony Walch is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote