GTA headlight Bezels.....and Radiator mounts

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Sep 21, 2001 | 03:59 PM

Kyle F

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GTA headlight Bezels.....and Radiator mounts

I need to get headlight bezels for my TTA. I need to know what years will fit. Now I have heard that the GTA had a gold "PONTIAC" emblem in them. If this is true should I hold out until I can get a set off a GTA or can I get a an emblem later and replace the chrome one.
Also does anyone know where to get the rubber mounts for the Radiator?

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Sep 21, 2001 | 05:15 PM

FrankieRider2

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From: Batesville, AR 72501 USA

Car: '88 Bright Red GTA UPC 81U

Engine: 5.7L TPI

Transmission: 700R4

Axle/Gears: 3.27:1

The gold P-O-N-T-I-A-C headlamp emblem is no longer available through GM.... trust me, I think I've called everywhere in the country where the part number showed up on computer. The bezels are still available, I think.... I bought a set about a month ago.

Locating the rubber mounts for the 3.8 V6 Turbo radiator is a good question. Those engines were built in such a small number that replacement parts may be hard to come by. I assume that GM no longer has them?

Have you checked to see if a Buick GN uses the same piece? There were a lot more of those cars built than the TTAs.

Just an idea.....

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Sep 22, 2001 | 12:51 AM

Norm91GTA

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For what it's worth, Kyle, my GTA does not have an emblem on the bezel, the Pontiac is molded into the bezel.

Sep 22, 2001 | 11:12 PM

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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Norm91GTA:
For what it's worth, Kyle, my GTA does not have an emblem on the bezel, the Pontiac is molded into the bezel.</font>

The 91-92 cars had different bezels to accomodate the different style nose.

I'd check ebay for the gold Pontiac emblem. You might get lucky. Another possibility is to get a chrome one and have it gold plated. At the car shows in Rochester there's always a dude set up that does on sight gold and chrome plating demos with quarters. I'm sure your area has someplace similar.

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