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Old Mar 6, 2004 | 11:47 PM
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Blue birds?

Hey im looking for pics of blue formulas. Maybe even the kind with the black plastic bumpers? Im starting to think about this color for my Formula. I was thinking about black racing strip as well. Also what rims go with this color?
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Old Mar 6, 2004 | 11:56 PM
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Here's Tom Keliher's ride. I know it was repainted, but I'm 99% sure it was painted the original Maui Blue.

https://www.thirdgen.org/rides/index...ew&rideid=2041
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Old Mar 7, 2004 | 12:18 AM
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factory Maui Blue paintjob, but not a formula sorry

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Old Mar 7, 2004 | 12:22 AM
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Mm

Thats a nice ride. Tho i was thinking more of a true blue? His car is more of a teal(?) Anyways that is a nice car what rims are they? Ty for your time and the pic.
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Old Mar 7, 2004 | 12:45 AM
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I'm also fond of the Vivid Blue Pearl on acescarrsRS's camaro:

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Old Mar 7, 2004 | 12:59 AM
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From: Rowlett, TX
Car: 1988 GTA
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Toms car has ROH ZS wheels on it, 17x9 I believe. I heard somewhere that they were just discontinued though...
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Old Mar 7, 2004 | 06:31 AM
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Probably not the blue that you want but it is a formula.
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Old Mar 7, 2004 | 10:17 AM
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a Local Buddy of mine.
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Old Mar 7, 2004 | 11:31 AM
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Old Mar 8, 2004 | 10:04 AM
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well she use be a 84 bird but i converted her
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Old Mar 8, 2004 | 10:34 AM
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My 876 formula is a medium blue color I will try to post a pic this week.
I love the color (factory)
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Old Mar 8, 2004 | 11:29 PM
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not a formula, but you get the idea
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Old Mar 8, 2004 | 11:29 PM
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See if I can post this here.. Usually the images wont come through..


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Old Mar 8, 2004 | 11:40 PM
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Try this another way I guess. This is my 87 formula.. Painted it myself. 02 gm navy blue metallic
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Old Mar 8, 2004 | 11:45 PM
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One more just cause..
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Old Mar 9, 2004 | 12:04 AM
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This is what mine use to look like
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Old Mar 9, 2004 | 04:02 PM
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my 82 T/A is silver blue metallic 21U/L, no pics yet til i get quarter panel and fenders replaced and then the entire car repainted the original factory 21U color,. hopefully during this year, meanwhile car is partially gutted and am working on exhaust and engine reinstallment/replacement

bigmikes car is same exact blue as an 84 firebird 2.8L T5 car i had last year and traded off

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Old Mar 9, 2004 | 04:51 PM
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My rides not a formula but its blue

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Old Mar 12, 2004 | 02:49 PM
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Here mine

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Old Mar 13, 2004 | 09:54 PM
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factory blue with the gray ground effects are my favorite TAs. no idea why i just love em
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Old Mar 14, 2004 | 05:46 AM
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Originally posted by Kontrax
factory blue with the gray ground effects are my favorite TAs. no idea why i just love em

.....me too!!
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Old Apr 24, 2005 | 08:23 AM
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novass ! whats the body paint code on that 90 ? !

want it!

thanks
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Old Apr 24, 2005 | 10:03 AM
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Its a good color combo.
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Old Apr 24, 2005 | 02:23 PM
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heres my blue metallic


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Old Apr 24, 2005 | 08:19 PM
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Originally posted by Fast68
novass ! whats the body paint code on that 90 ? !

want it!

thanks
Paint code 9537
There were different variations of the Maui Blue in 90
This color is the darkest of the color codes Med Maui Blue.
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Old May 7, 2005 | 12:50 AM
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Originally posted by 82knightrider
heres my blue metallic


heres a close up of my paint.


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Old May 7, 2005 | 12:55 AM
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heres one more of my car.Thats my friend in the background


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Old May 7, 2005 | 11:04 PM
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too bad i cant post pics, but mine is the silver blue color (maui blue) with the charcoal grey two tone on the bottom i love the color, and it looks just like the formy up on top of this page on left side, the bird appearing to be getting beaten by a grey camaro
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Old May 7, 2005 | 11:07 PM
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actually, 83firebirds/e posted a pic that looks exactly like my car earlier in the thread
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Old May 7, 2005 | 11:08 PM
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New pic with my new GTA wheels, looks better in person since I still cant find a good camera setting

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Old May 8, 2005 | 08:45 PM
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Yes, this is original paint except I had the reflective pinstripe added...
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Old May 8, 2005 | 08:46 PM
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Old May 10, 2005 | 01:16 AM
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Ahh what the hell.

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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 10:22 AM
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Re: Blue birds?

Originally Posted by TorchTA
Ahh what the hell.

Europe?
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 10:12 PM
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Re: Blue birds?

Old thread shame, I would like to see more of the third because of the colors are what I was thinking for my new project. Not the placement of the stripes though.
The photo appears to be flopped. ( unless european powerbulges are on the other side of the hood) HA HA
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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 04:25 PM
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Re: Blue birds?

Originally Posted by steve87ta
Old thread shame, I would like to see more of the third because of the colors are what I was thinking for my new project. Not the placement of the stripes though.
The photo appears to be flopped. ( unless european powerbulges are on the other side of the hood) HA HA
Yea, you never know!!!

Anyone else on TGO have a blue bird to post?
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