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Old Jun 24, 2003 | 04:09 PM
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Do these 91 - 92 gta / trans am look good on my car?

I am really thinking about buying a set; photoshop done by devianb, thanks.

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Old Jun 24, 2003 | 04:09 PM
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Old Jun 24, 2003 | 04:16 PM
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do it. they look good. eventually i'll do the same to mine.
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Old Jun 24, 2003 | 04:21 PM
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Hell yeah they look good. I almost bought a set at Carlisle last weekend, but the guy wanted 125 for the pair, and one of em was cracked pretty bad.
I want those in the worst wayBut I think I'm gonna get the insides of an older set, and cut and replace the amber turn signal with the red piece, assuming I can cut it to fit.
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Old Jun 24, 2003 | 04:56 PM
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do it, it's definitely worth it. you wouldn't believe how many people have noticed mine and complimented me on them.


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Old Jun 24, 2003 | 05:55 PM
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Definitely do it man, I'm really liking how they look...let us know how it goes too.
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Old Jun 24, 2003 | 09:37 PM
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underdave, where did u get yours from and how much
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Old Jun 24, 2003 | 09:39 PM
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http://www.tkeliher.com/houseofcamaro/index2.html

paid $100 for the pair, i got lucky
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Old Jun 24, 2003 | 09:42 PM
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cool thanks. i'll call 'em tomorrow. 100 bucks is a very nice price for 'em, if they're in stock.
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Old Jun 25, 2003 | 12:05 AM
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MD, I gotta ask, what happened to the black crosslace wheels...???? anything for sale, perhaps...????
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Old Jun 25, 2003 | 02:14 AM
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I'm planing on the swap, but $$$ plus the harness needs to be either changed to the 91 or take the current harness and cut and splice.

I think painting the reflector stripe at the top of the lights body color would look even better.
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Old Jun 25, 2003 | 03:19 AM
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i've always liked those lights.
I've got my set coming soon, just waiting on the seller to come by and drop them off.
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Old Jun 25, 2003 | 09:52 AM
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Do it! I want the same for my 84 bird. Its a direct fit for me. no rewiring.
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Old Jun 25, 2003 | 11:19 AM
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Originally posted by Azure
MD, I gotta ask, what happened to the black crosslace wheels...????

I saw a set of those black crosslace rims on a junker Firebird in my area. Might need a little touch up, but how much do those usually go for??
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Old Jun 25, 2003 | 11:40 AM
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Definitely do it! I spliced my old harness from my 89 Formula--wasn't hard at all. Gotta take off the "PON" since "TIAC" wore off.
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Old Jun 25, 2003 | 11:48 AM
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Those would look awesome on your car MD. I'd say go for it! Man, that car is going to be beautiful! :lala:
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Old Jun 25, 2003 | 12:34 PM
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yeah i am going to go for it, just need to find a decent priced set now. i am not sure about painting them the body color i think they will look great in stock form.

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Old Jun 25, 2003 | 12:40 PM
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:hail: :hail: do it jimmy, it would look even better with those on it.
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Old Jun 25, 2003 | 01:10 PM
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From: "No one cares if you're in before the lock!" - Best quote ever.



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*wants black crosslace*
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Old Jun 25, 2003 | 01:12 PM
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Yeah this car is just sitting in the junkyard collecting dust and dirt. I dunno why they don't pull the black crosslaced ones off and sell them on ebay. How much would those go for? I might just pick em up and sell them.
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Old Jun 25, 2003 | 01:23 PM
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From: "No one cares if you're in before the lock!" - Best quote ever.
If you get 'em, lemme know..I'm definitely looking for a decent price.
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Old Jun 25, 2003 | 01:26 PM
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I'd have to get a new key for the lugnut to get those rims off. The car doesn't have the key for it and mine won't work, because I have a different rim. I'll probably just go to GM and buy one. I'm not sure about the condition that they're in but I'll see if i can get some pics too.
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Old Jun 25, 2003 | 01:36 PM
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From: "No one cares if you're in before the lock!" - Best quote ever.
For sure man....PM me with any more info ya dig up, or email azurejer@hotmail.com
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Old Jun 25, 2003 | 07:38 PM
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Originally posted by Tonyrodz
Definitely do it! I spliced my old harness from my 89 Formula--wasn't hard at all. Gotta take off the "PON" since "TIAC" wore off.
So the letters are just painted on the surface That sucks. The dealer says the lights were disc in 2001 so no more new ones avail
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Old Jun 25, 2003 | 07:57 PM
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Yep--they were painted on. I was messing around today and started to take off the rest of the lettering--but I gave up because my drill was dying.
there's someone that sells replacement lettering for the lights, but I forgot the info. Supposedly they were a perfect replacemet.
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Old Jun 25, 2003 | 08:17 PM
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my PONTIAC letters are blacked out, and I like it that way.
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Old Jun 25, 2003 | 08:42 PM
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Originally posted by Tonyrodz
Yep--they were painted on. I was messing around today and started to take off the rest of the lettering--but I gave up because my drill was dying.
there's someone that sells replacement lettering for the lights, but I forgot the info. Supposedly they were a perfect replacemet.
http://www.autografics.com/

$12, your choice of color. factory colors were red or charcoal gray, i believe.
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Old Jun 26, 2003 | 10:00 AM
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NICE!
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Old Jun 27, 2003 | 06:29 AM
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Whats all this about splicing harnesses? I have a 92 base and am thinking about getting those lights now that I see them but I want to know does anyone know if there is a diffrence from the base lights in 92 to the gta style?
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Old Jun 27, 2003 | 07:33 AM
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I really think you should stay with your stock lights.
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Old Jun 27, 2003 | 09:56 AM
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Originally posted by Formula_Fire
Whats all this about splicing harnesses? I have a 92 base and am thinking about getting those lights now that I see them but I want to know does anyone know if there is a diffrence from the base lights in 92 to the gta style?

you have to change 2 of the bulb sockets from the longer sockets to the shorter sockets. i wish i had pictures of what i meant, but i don't. it's just a clearance issue, the taillights won't go on because the longer sockets hit the sheetmetal. it's simple though. just cut and splice 2 wires on each side.
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Old Jun 27, 2003 | 04:14 PM
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Pictures?...no problem, Dave...

...change the turnsignal bulb sockets....

...from this longer socket:


...to this shorter socket:
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Old Jun 29, 2003 | 04:10 AM
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Thanx underdave for the info I'm a wiz with wiring so the whole turn signal thing is nothing to do just a little splice, solder, and heatshrink it. I did get what you meant but thanx to pontiacv8 for the pics. Hey IROCZTWENTYGR8 why do you say stock?
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Old Jun 29, 2003 | 04:27 AM
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I just like his stock lights alot better.
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Old Jun 29, 2003 | 05:15 AM
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Actually I like the smoother look of the stock lights but I really like the blackout look, what I really want is a one piece smooth panel like Kit from knightrider but actually round and conforming like the stock lights not just a flat panel. I've been kicking around the idea of doing a single flat panel like the knightrider car for my 79 formula to kind of bring the cars look into the 90's
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Old Jun 29, 2003 | 11:24 AM
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Do it, I love those taillights. If I had a bird, those would be on there.
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Old Jun 29, 2003 | 03:19 PM
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Well Formula, you could black them out with spray, get blackouts, or even get the earlier GTA taillights.
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Old Jun 29, 2003 | 07:11 PM
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Old Jun 29, 2003 | 08:48 PM
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Blacked out Firebird taillights would look good, too.
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Old Jun 29, 2003 | 09:06 PM
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those blacks outs!?!?!?!

where in the world did you get those blackouts and who made them????
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Old Jun 29, 2003 | 09:30 PM
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That isn't my car and those aren't blackouts. The guy mixed some clear coat with black paint and gave the lights and center piece a few coats. Here's a pic with the lights on.
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Old Jun 29, 2003 | 10:56 PM
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That looks cool. I like that better.
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