Vehicle Build Plate
11-08-2017, 08:25 PM
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Car: 1989 TTA
Engine: 3.8 Turbo
Transmission: T200R4
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Vehicle Build Plate
Hi - Do 1989 3rd Gen cars have a metal build plate riveted to the body?
If yes, where would I find it?
I am looking to buy a Trans Am and to import it (to Australia), I need to supply a photo of the build plate...
Thanks for your help
Derek
If yes, where would I find it?
I am looking to buy a Trans Am and to import it (to Australia), I need to supply a photo of the build plate...
Thanks for your help
Derek
11-09-2017, 02:18 AM
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Car: 89 GTA ASC Conv., Prev: 89 GTA 6.3L
Engine: 5.7L L98 TPI
Transmission: 700r4 Automatic
Axle/Gears: 3.27:1 w/ JG1 Options:B2L, N10, U1A
Re: Vehicle Build Plate
Center console most years, then to the lockable storage bin in trunk on later cars.
11-09-2017, 02:37 AM
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Car: 1989 TTA
Engine: 3.8 Turbo
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Axle/Gears: 3.50
Re: Vehicle Build Plate
I am thinking that most cars have a plate located under the hood (on the firewall or similar) which says when it was built / basic options fitted. Is there such a thing on third gen cars? Would anyone be able to send me a photo of it?
Thanks,
Derek
Thanks,
Derek
11-09-2017, 03:19 AM
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Car: 89 GTA ASC Conv., Prev: 89 GTA 6.3L
Engine: 5.7L L98 TPI
Transmission: 700r4 Automatic
Axle/Gears: 3.27:1 w/ JG1 Options:B2L, N10, U1A
Re: Vehicle Build Plate
Derek,
Above, your question was answered. It's the SPI label.
Not a body plate like earlier f bodies got.
Above, your question was answered. It's the SPI label.
Not a body plate like earlier f bodies got.
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11-09-2017, 08:45 AM
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Re: Vehicle Build Plate
What would you call the compartment in the center console, if not a glove box? 
As I already alluded to, an 89 wouldn't have a plate, only a Service Parts Identification decal. From 82 until about 84 the plate looks just like the drawing posted above, and it'd be riveted to the radiator support, right out in the open.
As I already alluded to, an 89 wouldn't have a plate, only a Service Parts Identification decal. From 82 until about 84 the plate looks just like the drawing posted above, and it'd be riveted to the radiator support, right out in the open.
11-13-2017, 10:42 AM
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Re: Vehicle Build Plate
Ditka is prob. meaning the data plate on the radiator support.
Thanks to member Darlee for the pic!
S/he posts the car is a 85 and has the plate.
I wonder when GM stopped using them exactly?
Maybe a factory freak/Friday car.................
Thanks to member Darlee for the pic!
S/he posts the car is a 85 and has the plate.
I wonder when GM stopped using them exactly?
Maybe a factory freak/Friday car.................
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11-13-2017, 11:38 AM
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Car: 1989-92 FORMULA350 305 92 Hawkclone
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Re: Vehicle Build Plate
Neither of my 2 89 formula 350s have that.
11-14-2017, 12:40 AM
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11-14-2017, 05:16 AM
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