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Old May 31, 2004 | 12:46 AM
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From: Pr. Rupert, BC
Car: 91 Firebird Green
Engine: SBC L03 - TBI 5.0L V8
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Paint Color Suggestions...

It's time for me to decide on a color for my 1991 Firebird. I am almost done straightening the body,and my new fender arrives tomorrow. I should have it fully primed and ready to spray by Monday next week. If anyone has some 91-92 Firebird pics to help me decide onthe color, please post em My car was originally a dark metallic grey. I have seen a few 3rd gens with deep jade color, and they look amazing. I don't have the bronze rims to back that up though... Any ideas?

<edit> I should mention that on the right door and quarter panel I have done a little bondo work that might be visible under good light. Colors that are forgiving are probably a better bet.

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Old Jun 1, 2004 | 04:45 PM
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Car: candy blue 85 z28
Engine: 305 tpi LB9
Transmission: 700r4 crazy beefed up one
Axle/Gears: ones with teeth
gun metal grey metallic

would still be close for jams and such but wow what a color. someone here has it on a bird i just can't remember who.
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Old Jun 6, 2004 | 10:27 PM
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Most of the pictures in the thirdgen gallery are pretty crappy. I guess you guys are spending your moeny on the car rather than things like digital cameras Well, I'm done my bondo and almost done my sanding. I think the hardest repair was the front nose cover... Anyway, I havn't decided on a color yet. Lately I have been thinking about a deep purple, or green. Noting else really appeals to me. Blues and reds don't suite this vehicle, black is to unforgiving, and white is always dirty .

Does anyone have some good pictures of their green or purple thirdgens?
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Old Jun 6, 2004 | 11:13 PM
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Originally posted by orangetang
Most of the pictures in the thirdgen gallery are pretty crappy. I guess you guys are spending your moeny on the car rather than things like digital cameras Well, I'm done my bondo and almost done my sanding. I think the hardest repair was the front nose cover... Anyway, I havn't decided on a color yet. Lately I have been thinking about a deep purple, or green. Noting else really appeals to me. Blues and reds don't suite this vehicle, black is to unforgiving, and white is always dirty .

Does anyone have some good pictures of their green or purple thirdgens?
Someone on the South west board has a purple one and metallicamaro (moderator) has a green one I think.
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Old Jun 7, 2004 | 08:01 AM
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Car: 1989 Trans Am, 1986 Firebird, 1981 Firebird
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Gunmetal Met.

Here's my gunmetal metallic 89 TA.
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Old Jun 7, 2004 | 08:06 AM
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Oops

sorry, here it is.
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