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Forum: Interior
05-02-2024, 07:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 132
Posted By Mikos_89

GTA leather seat covers?

Since Lethal Interiors aka “Princess” is not making OEM style leather seat covers anymore, where are people going to buy their new leather seat covers? I don’t want Hampton vinyl. Are we out of...
Forum: Body
01-29-2022, 08:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 678
Posted By Mikos_89

Re: 1990 Firebird Aero Wing

I don’t think you could do that without chopping out all the urethane from the metal. From what I’ve been able to tell on mine, it looks like the urethane was mold formed around the thin metal...
Forum: Body
01-28-2022, 11:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 659
Posted By Mikos_89

Re: Door Lock Color

The center part of the door locks that rotated with the key was black too. However, I think that part was originally anodized black to resist scratches. The little vertical rectangular spring loaded...
Forum: Body
01-28-2022, 06:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 678
Posted By Mikos_89

Re: 1990 Firebird Aero Wing

I fixed my original aero wing and it just cracked and split open again. The bare metal structure inside rusts from moisture and then swells up splitting the urethane skin formed around it. There’s no...
Forum: Body
01-28-2022, 06:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 659
Posted By Mikos_89

Re: Door Lock Color

On the 3rd gens, they were semi/low gloss black.
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Forum: Interior
01-24-2022, 09:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,188
Posted By Mikos_89

Re: Dash Pad Repair & Flocking

Wow, that turned out great! I actually kind of like it better than the textured vinyl plastic on the stock dash. It kind of looks like Alcantara. Nice!
Forum: Interior
01-24-2022, 09:37 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,782
Posted By Mikos_89

Re: Is Lethal Interiors “aka princess” still doing seat covers for our cars?

Lethal Interiors “princess” responded back to me the next day. She told me May is now the current lead time for having leather seat covers made for my GTA. Just in case anyone was wondering.
Forum: Interior
01-24-2022, 09:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,782
Posted By Mikos_89

Re: Is Lethal Interiors “aka princess” still doing seat covers for our cars?

I didn’t remember her email so I searched the archives which led me to “Lethal Interiors” webpage and then the “ramairtransam@live.com” gmail address link. When I tried it the first few times, it did...
Forum: Interior
01-24-2022, 11:15 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,782
Posted By Mikos_89

Re: Is Lethal Interiors “aka princess” still doing seat covers for our cars?

Wow, they look beautiful. Thanks for the pics Neil!
Forum: Interior
01-24-2022, 11:13 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,782
Posted By Mikos_89

Re: Is Lethal Interiors “aka princess” still doing seat covers for our cars?

I’ll try going through facebook this time to see if I can contact her. Thanks.
Forum: Body
01-22-2022, 11:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,010
Posted By Mikos_89

Re: Holes for the door locks?

Yeah, I’m wondering why they did that? Sure, it’s a slightly cleaner look, but then you can’t lock the doors.

I don't think it would be that hard to wire in a plunger switch to the rod that goes...
Forum: History / Originality
01-22-2022, 10:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,657
Posted By Mikos_89

Re: plastic/lexan t-tops?

Might be a good idea. There was a NOS set on ebay a few years ago that were selling for $800-$1000. I can’t remember exactly, but it was a mint. I polished my originals out and they look good, but...
Forum: Interior
01-22-2022, 10:23 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,782
Posted By Mikos_89

Re: Is Lethal Interiors “aka princess” still doing seat covers for our cars?

Neil, did they change their email address or something? When I tried to contact them through their email at Lethal Interiors “ramairtransam@live.com”, it didn’t go through. My browser just says...
Forum: Interior
01-22-2022, 10:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,782
Posted By Mikos_89

Re: Is Lethal Interiors “aka princess” still doing seat covers for our cars?

Seriously, what’s with the negative crap response from a long time member? Did a Mustang put the gap sauce on you this morning?

I did try to contact them at their email on Lethal Interiors...
Forum: Interior
01-22-2022, 03:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,782
Posted By Mikos_89

Is Lethal Interiors “aka princess” still doing seat covers for our cars?

Is Lethal Interiors a.k.a. “princess” still making seat covers for our cars?

They are/were highly recommended on these forums a few years ago. I want to get new genuine leather seat covers for my...
Forum: Body
01-21-2022, 12:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,010
Posted By Mikos_89

Re: Holes for the door locks?

If it has no paint yet, I’d probably just get new skins or doors with the lock holes in them. Unless you’re doing a full custom job, it doesn’t really make sense to have doors with no lock cylinders...
Forum: Interior
01-21-2022, 12:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 478
Posted By Mikos_89

Re: 89 GTA Interior Resoration/Cleanup

Except for the glue residue you had to clean off, it looks like the wood grain appliqué preserved the stock plastic very well.

I remember when the early C4 guys were doing this along with the...
Forum: Body
01-20-2022, 04:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,637
Posted By Mikos_89

Re: ttop rain guard

The later ones were plastic.
Forum: Body
01-20-2022, 12:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 706
Posted By Mikos_89

Re: Grill

Fog lights were first available on Sport Coupes in ‘86 so it looks factory to me.
Forum: Interior
01-20-2022, 11:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,242
Posted By Mikos_89

Re: Air conditioning types

If you lived somewhere in the southwest U.S., you probably would not be saying that.
Forum: Body
01-20-2022, 11:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,034
Posted By Mikos_89

Re: Spoiler hardware and insulation piece?

Unbelievable this hasn’t been discontinued yet.
Forum: Body
01-19-2022, 06:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 420
Posted By Mikos_89

Re: 19/92 firebird ground effect install help

Got to use 3M VHB tape in applications like this.
Forum: Body
01-19-2022, 06:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,010
Posted By Mikos_89

Re: Holes for the door locks?

Even if you managed to drill out the holes for the locks, you would be left with a too thick flange from the bondo or lead thickness to mount the door locks. The door lock holes are inset into the...
Forum: History / Originality
01-19-2022, 03:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 609
Posted By Mikos_89

Re: Engine Coolant Cap

I would say it’s the extra special bicentennial edition version. However, that would be red, white and blue and in 1976 of which the 3rd gen didn’t even exist yet. lol!
Forum: Body
01-19-2022, 03:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 511
Posted By Mikos_89

Re: fender fit?

They’re all the same from ‘82-‘92. The Trans Am fenders had the opening cut out with stamped out flange holes inside for the decorative vent cover to attach. So, after you cut out the hole for the...
Forum: Body
01-19-2022, 03:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 703
Posted By Mikos_89

Re: T-Top Interior Roof Edge Molding?

It doesn't exist. That’s a 2nd gen F-body in the video. Third gens never had a trim lip on the T-top headliner openings unless it was an aftermarket T-top car.
Forum: Body
01-19-2022, 02:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 527
Posted By Mikos_89

Re: Wonder if

As was stated, the body lines and wheel well openings are different. The Firebird rear fender/quarter panel has a body line shoulder that extends from the front side windows down to the very bottom...
Forum: TPI
01-19-2022, 11:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,316
Posted By Mikos_89

Re: Runner dent removal

I removed the small dents from mine with two ball bearing sizes. They were not that bad so it wasn’t too hard. Like Eightyninef mentioned, I like to know how these things get dented as well.
Forum: Body
01-19-2022, 11:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 538
Posted By Mikos_89

Re: inner fender liner

In front of the fender lip with plastic push pins until ‘90 or so. Then, they went behind the lip with retainers inserted into the holes in the plastic fender liner for the screws to bolt into...
Forum: Body
01-19-2022, 11:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 659
Posted By Mikos_89

Re: Door Lock Color

Same color as the door handles.
Forum: Southern California Area
01-19-2022, 11:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,238
Posted By Mikos_89

Re: What are the current smog limits for our cars now?

On the smog sheet, there are boxes with “measured” and “max” allowable for the five gases that they measure. Every few years, they keep lowering the “max” limits which makes it harder for these cars...
Forum: History / Originality
01-18-2022, 10:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,657
Posted By Mikos_89

Re: plastic/lexan t-tops?

$500 for a set of reproduction Lexmar T-tops is not bad. I would pay that. These cars are getting very collectible. There is a market that would pay that. The days of cheap rednecks driving these...
Forum: History / Originality
01-18-2022, 10:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,255
Posted By Mikos_89

Re: Where do you find a buildsheet in a 3rd gen?

Mine was/is,between the heater core and the firewall in mine. I haven’t removed it yet. It’s still stuck there. lol!
Forum: History / Originality
01-18-2022, 10:37 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,621
Posted By Mikos_89

Re: Gatorbacks.....

Yep, I still have the original Gatorbacks that came on my car when I purchased it used back in ‘96. Two years after I bought the car, I took them off and put them in storage. When I get the car...
Forum: TPI
01-18-2022, 10:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,339
Posted By Mikos_89

Re: Does a 91’ TPI 5.7L motor have a 4-bolt main?

2 bolt main.
Forum: Southern California Area
01-18-2022, 10:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,238
Posted By Mikos_89

What are the current smog limits for our cars now?

If anyone is still here driving a 3rd gen in So. Cal, what are the current limits to pass smog? I know they keep lowering the levels every few years to make it harder for these cars to pass smog in...
Forum: Body
08-02-2021, 01:14 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 11,830
Posted By Mikos_89

Re: Replacement glass for rear hatch

I would just do them snug. It’s better to be slightly loose than too tight, I guess.
Forum: Body
07-14-2021, 07:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,449
Posted By Mikos_89

Re: Hatch alignment and paint + aero wing

The paint came out looking great! How did you prep the fiberglass spoiler for paint? When you resprayed the decklid, did you use a 2K primer as a sealer and then the basecoat/clearcoat over that?...
Forum: Body
07-04-2021, 05:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 518
Posted By Mikos_89

Re: Looking for notch backs - They still around?

I don't think you could get something like that unless you ordered the complete custom aftermarket model back in the day. I know GM offered a notchback back in '88 for the GTA. Don't know how much...
Forum: Body
07-02-2021, 07:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 634
Posted By Mikos_89

Re: Trunk has one ungodly overbite!! Please help!

He means the hatch lock actuator was stuck in the closed position not allowing the striker on the deck lid to close properly.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
07-02-2021, 06:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,264
Posted By Mikos_89

Re: ACC carpet review

Where did you source the cardboard from?
Forum: Body
06-30-2021, 06:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 634
Posted By Mikos_89

Re: Trunk has one ungodly overbite!! Please help!

Hinge bolts loose.
Forum: Body
06-30-2021, 06:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 856
Posted By Mikos_89

Re: Another IROC Color Thread

Well, if it's got to be a '85-'90 color, Pontiac did have a color (that was similar to brown) called Midnight Russet.
Forum: History / Originality
06-28-2021, 11:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 469
Posted By Mikos_89

Re: 82 Z28 Is it Original?

Unless the car looked showroom new with the original paint and super low 2-3 digit miles, you're not getting big money for that car. In fact, even mint original Pace Cars are not getting nowhere...
Forum: Interior
06-28-2021, 11:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 292
Posted By Mikos_89

Re: Light switch

It's a good thing I got several when I used to go to the junkyard back in the day.
Forum: Body
06-28-2021, 10:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,283
Posted By Mikos_89

Re: Door skin install?

Well, I have to tell you. You did your very best in trying to discourage me from installing door skins on my Firebird. From saying to get the current panels filled with mud to get them straight all...
Forum: Body
06-28-2021, 09:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 856
Posted By Mikos_89

Re: Another IROC Color Thread

Brown like the '82-'84 Z28's, but maybe that's a good thing.
Forum: Body
06-28-2021, 09:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 522
Posted By Mikos_89

Re: What is this ground effect piece called?

Holy jebeezus! What happened?
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