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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 10:03 PM
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86 third brake light question

i am buyin a new hatch off an 86 firebird for my 89, is there anyway to get rid of the brake light on an 86? are there any hole in the glass thanks
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 10:38 PM
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Re: 86 third brake light question

Yes, there are holes in the glass. I can't remember if it's 2 or 3 though.
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 10:42 PM
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Re: 86 third brake light question

I've thought about this and decided to replace the hatch on mine. You could silicone(seal the holes) then put a really nice sturdy sticker over the holes
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 10:48 PM
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Re: 86 third brake light question

thanks for the responses, is it possible to just switch the decklids or are they pretty much one peice? how big are the holes?
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 10:54 PM
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Re: 86 third brake light question

Theres an article in tech:

https://www.thirdgen.org/hatchalign

I think thats what your after.
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 10:59 PM
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Re: 86 third brake light question

wow thanks man
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