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Forum: Interior
02-07-2024, 04:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 311
Posted By Hal87

Re: Interior Colour Navy Blue?

I agree with Mantaguy . My ‘84 TA has a 22C interior and everything I have found on it says Royal Blue.
Forum: Interior
09-04-2023, 01:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 411
Posted By Hal87

Re: Interior Decals

A long time ago, 2014, a member of the forum offered switch decals as an aside to his regular business, I believe because he needed some for his 3rd Gen. I was fortunate enough to get a set from him...
Forum: Body
07-10-2022, 04:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 396
Posted By Hal87

Re: Door locks

Or….you can order a new lock from Classic Industries or one of the other parts shops and have the locksmith rekey it to your existing key.
Forum: Interior
12-29-2021, 03:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 696
Posted By Hal87

Re: Replacing carpet

Having some weights to help hold it in place while you are fitting it makes it a whole lot easier. I had a couple bags of lead shot from reloading. Held it down and helped the carpet conform the...
Forum: Interior
11-13-2021, 05:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 962
Posted By Hal87

Re: Replace the Outer Window Sweep 1984 T/A

I had the same experience as Scott. I used a right angle screwdriver on the two hard to access screws just because I had one.
Forum: Interior
07-12-2021, 04:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,313
Posted By Hal87

Re: Firebird / Trans Am Double Din Radio bezel

Me too for an '84 !
Forum: Members Firebirds
07-05-2018, 02:08 PM
Replies: 2,488
Views: 362,097
Posted By Hal87

Re: Post your firebird pics

Thanks. Taken in Sunlight Basin just east of Yellowstone Park. Went over the Beartooth Hiway (lots of switch backs, 10,000'+ elevation) from Red Lodge Mt and through Yellowstone Park with the Tee...
Forum: Members Firebirds
07-04-2018, 10:34 PM
Replies: 2,488
Views: 362,097
Posted By Hal87

Re: Post your firebird pics

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/80-img_0819_d966cb19947246230c308e14e636dc7968e186de.jpg
Forum: Interior
07-04-2018, 02:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,093
Posted By Hal87

Re: Issue with dashpad fitment

:yup:
Forum: Interior
06-24-2018, 03:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,648
Posted By Hal87

Re: Sagging ABS Plastic Headliner

A 2"x2" square of Velcro installed where each clip formerly was takes care of the issue. Be sure to clean both the back of the liner panel and the window frame where the clips were with alcohol...
Forum: Northern Great Plains and Rocky Mountain
04-03-2018, 04:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,017
Posted By Hal87

Re: anyone in montana?

Hi from Helena, have an '84 Trans Am and an '87 Camaro. Waiting for the snow to go away :(
Forum: Interior
09-10-2017, 11:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,272
Posted By Hal87

Re: Headlight isolation relay

Don't Know if BRJ ever got the schematic done for this electronic replacement for the relay in Post #11, but here is the link: ...
Forum: Body
07-21-2017, 11:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 598
Posted By Hal87

Re: Re-keying Door/Hatch Lock Cylinders

I bought a new set from Classic Industries. According to my locksmith,who has rekeyed several Camaro cylinders for me, you have to remove the outer trim piece, pretty much destroying it to get at...
Forum: Body
07-03-2017, 09:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 856
Posted By Hal87

Re: sanding a bumper

:yup:
Forum: Body
06-07-2017, 09:25 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 684
Posted By Hal87

Re: 1984 Trans Am Front Ground Effects Spolier Questions

82-87 Firebird air deflector (#10017673) will all fit. Not sure on Camaros. Hawks shows this discontinued, but may have a used one ...
Forum: Interior
06-02-2017, 04:36 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,840
Posted By Hal87

Re: Best T-Top Sunsahdes

:yup:
Forum: Body
05-26-2017, 04:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 589
Posted By Hal87

Re: GFX to body seals?

Got the same type of product at NAPA. Worked good on our GFX.
Forum: Interior
05-23-2017, 10:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 947
Posted By Hal87

Re: Trunk cover?

It was an option, not sure of the RPO number. I installed one in my '84. It takes a different rear panel that has a ledge for the lid, mounting brackets for the hinge bar and a bracket on the...
Forum: Body
05-22-2017, 12:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,052
Posted By Hal87

Re: Window Outer Weatherstrip Screws

7mm hex on my '84. Did just what navy said, worked fine.
Forum: Body
03-16-2017, 09:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 519
Posted By Hal87

Re: Faded t-tops

:yup:

I did the same, works well
Forum: Interior
03-07-2017, 12:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 740
Posted By Hal87

Re: Ebay window sweeps

Always have good results with 1A Auto. Parts and service are great
Forum: Interior
02-27-2017, 01:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 541
Posted By Hal87

Re: Source for HVAC vacuum valve/selector/switch?

This what you are looking for? http://www.top-downsolutions.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=289
Forum: Interior
02-24-2017, 08:55 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,899
Posted By Hal87

Re: Roll up cargo shade repair

You can slip two of those boxes together to make it long enough. USPS has them also, may be less expensive.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-05-2017, 09:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 616
Posted By Hal87

Re: How to prep for extended storage?

Thank you all for your suggestions! Lots of things I hadn't thought about. Gotta love this Forum! Condensation in the tank was one of the reasons I thought it might be better to have a full tank...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-05-2017, 11:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 616
Posted By Hal87

How to prep for extended storage?

Being deployed over seas for 3-4 years. What should I do to prep my Camaro for extended storage? I know it should be up on blocks and take out the battery, but what should I do for the engine...
Forum: Body
12-11-2016, 09:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,082
Posted By Hal87

Re: Lower Window Seals

Lower the window and mark the location of the window guides, then take the guides off so the glass can fall toward the inside face of the door. I think I still had to use a box end wrench to get the...
Forum: Interior
12-09-2016, 09:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 740
Posted By Hal87

Re: Spare Key won't go into ignition

Has your spare key worked before? If not, they may have grabbed the wrong key blank when they made your spare. GM switched key styles mid 3rd Gen I believe. Later ones will not go into early...
Forum: Body
11-19-2016, 11:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,196
Posted By Hal87

Re: Front license plate bracket - 84 Bird

Ghettobird: This may be what you are looking for: http://www.hawksmotorsports.com/grille-firebird-82-84-front-bumper-grille-new-reproduction-pair/

Camaro inserts won't fit on a Firebird front...
Forum: Body
11-18-2016, 01:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,196
Posted By Hal87

Re: Front license plate bracket - 84 Bird

Here are the original brackets: http://moderndaymuscle.com/inc/sdetail/199/956
Here is the mounting plate: http://www.classicindustries.com/product/1984/firebird/parts/152929.html You need both....
Forum: Interior
11-08-2016, 09:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 571
Posted By Hal87

Re: 1983 TA OEM front seat belt replacements

FYI, I had to turn the seat belt receivers (buckles) around in their covers to get them to lay flat against the transmission tunnel. Fit fine then.
Forum: Interior
11-07-2016, 09:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 571
Posted By Hal87

Re: 1983 TA OEM front seat belt replacements

Put these in both our '84 & '87. Nice system. http://www.classicindustries.com/product/1984/firebird/parts/c97103.html
Forum: Interior
11-01-2016, 09:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,012
Posted By Hal87

Re: Seat Cushions

These are the same for Camaro and Firebird: http://www.hawksmotorsports.com/seat-foam-84-92-camaro-deluxe-lowback-bucket-seat-foam-with-wire/
Forum: Car Audio
10-19-2016, 03:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,225
Posted By Hal87

Re: Speaker recommendations

I put Alpine's in mine: ...
Forum: Interior
09-25-2016, 11:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 896
Posted By Hal87

Re: How to straighten headliner

Sounds like this is a newer replacement headliner that does not have the front clips like the original. While the instructions don't have anything specified to secure the front, we put 2-3 two inch...
Forum: Body
09-13-2016, 04:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 414
Posted By Hal87

Re: 88 firebird front bumper !

Heat gun - carefully. You will need to push up on the dent from underneath when it is warm and hold it there until it cools. Ice works for that.
Forum: Interior
09-08-2016, 09:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 829
Posted By Hal87

Re: 88 gauge cluster formula

Go to: https://www.thirdgen.org/technical-articles/ In the Miscellaneous Modifications is an article titled: Swapping an electric speedometer into your Firebird...
Forum: Interior
09-07-2016, 04:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 568
Posted By Hal87

Re: Headliner

1A Auto and some of the other suppliers will send you fabric samples if you request them. From experience, you may not get a 100% match.
Forum: Body
09-05-2016, 09:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 702
Posted By Hal87

Re: Sub frame contacters

:iagree:

That is what I put on my TA. With the T-tops they really help cut down on the squeaks
Forum: History / Originality
08-20-2016, 10:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 457
Posted By Hal87

Re: 83-84 T/A - "Automatic Overdrive" Lettering on Shift Plate

Looking forward to the results of your efforts. I would be interested in refreshing the lettering on my shifter plate too
Forum: Body
08-05-2016, 03:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 794
Posted By Hal87

Re: Headlamp Pontiac Logo-Silver?

This one looks silver to me: http://www.ebay.com/itm/82-92-Pontiac-Firebird-Trans-Am-GTA-Headlight-Door-Nameplate-Emblem-/162141777271?hash=item25c0672d77:g:YAMAAOSw-4BXaE-F&vxp=mtr
Forum: Body
08-01-2016, 06:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,011
Posted By Hal87

Re: Powerbulge hood and rainwater?

Could be the gasket around the base of the intake piece,where it mates to the hood. Mine was completely shot and I made a new one. No water on the engine since. :). You would be better off with the...
Forum: Interior
07-28-2016, 04:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 498
Posted By Hal87

Re: Shifter bulb replacment

#194 bulb, same as the rest of the panel bulbs. Just pushes in, pulls out.
Forum: Body
07-22-2016, 05:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 575
Posted By Hal87

Re: a few simple questions from someone who is not a body guy

IIRC those studs screw into the fiberglass light bar. I was able to use a vice-grip and unscrew them from a broken bar to put in the replacement that was missing 1-2 studs. You should be able to...
Forum: Interior
07-18-2016, 08:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,108
Posted By Hal87

Re: Headliner help

Not much holds it in except the trim pieces around the edges. The dome light holds the center up. The sun visors and 2-3 pieces of Velcro work across the front. If that is a new headliner, should...
Forum: Interior
07-13-2016, 10:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 817
Posted By Hal87

Re: 1983 Daytona Pace Car carpet

Should be 22B or C, Dark Royal Blue for the White Pace car I believe.
Forum: Body
07-13-2016, 05:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,019
Posted By Hal87

Re: Firebird spoiler help!

Mine split at the top/bottom seam when it was rear ended. I used 3M Structural Adhesive Tub Kit, part #08101. You only had a short working time with it, 2 minutes, but it works very well. Has held...
Forum: Interior
07-12-2016, 09:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 817
Posted By Hal87

Re: 1983 Daytona Pace Car carpet

Look under the rear seats, should be original color there, no fading. ACC supplies most of the replacement carpet through various suppliers - 1A Auto, Summit, Classic Industries. Any of them will...
Forum: Body
07-09-2016, 10:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 541
Posted By Hal87

Re: Any special tools to bring to pull fenders?

10mm deep well socket, 6"extension, universal joint and a large amount of patience to get the nuts off the studs on the bumper cover. Not much room in the front of the fenders.
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
07-05-2016, 09:45 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 418
Posted By Hal87

82-84 Firebird Tail Light (Smoked) Cancel - Found one

Need the passenger's side tail light lens for an '84 Trans Am. Mine are the smoked version. Would consider a set. Someone knocked a hole in the right side lens today. :( Found one!
Forum: Interior
06-30-2016, 05:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 589
Posted By Hal87

Re: 82' Z28 - When hitting lock/unlock one doors' doesn't move and the other fails to

Lock solenoids are either dirty or worn out - only 34 years old. Lots of existing threads on the forum about this - do a search and you will find plenty of info.
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