Hi. I was wondering if it is possible to put gfx from an '86-'90 TA on my '83 TA? I like the way the gfx from '86-'90 look. Is it possible? Please let me know. Thanks.

 

Yes. and check this out, scroll down, the parts are even shown in a different color from the main body. www.showcars-bodyparts.com/firebird82up.html

 

It's the '85 to '90 GFX.

It should be a straight forward swap if using stock parts, except for:

1) the shape of the headights are different(changed in '85 I think) and won't fit right unless the modify the newer nose peice or changed your headlight doors out too.

2) The places for the driving lights, you will have to put custom or retrofit factory lights if you wish to have some.

I'm sure I'm wrong about something, if I am I will probably be corrected with a few more posts, but there is a place to go http://www.tacreationsusa.com .

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1989 Pontiac Firebird Formula LO3 Auto
-180 degree stat
-Hooker Cat-Back
*****Possible summer '01 mods*****
Open Element, Auburn Posi, Keyless Entry, wonder Bar off the IROC, 4th gen seats, T/A tail lights

1985 Camaro IROC-Z LB9 Auto
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[This message has been edited by Keith5 (edited February 13, 2001).]

 

Go to the conversion section, it says that 82-84 cars will need a new bezel.

 

The only difference in hte headlights is hte black plastic frame surrounding the headlight.
The 82-84's were more square and the 85-90's more curved off.
All you will need to do with those are to take out the 4 torx screws holding them in(with the headlights up) and swap em out.

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84 FIREBIRD-(undergoing rebuild)2.8 V6,5spd,T-Top
90 Formula Modded 350 TPI T-Top
WANTED:82-84 Firebird 2.5 4cyl,4spd-Just Cause

Previous 3rd gen's
83 Trans-Am 305 CFI auto T-TOP
84 Firebird 305 H.O. auto HARDTOP
87 Firebird 2.8 V-6 auto HARDTOP