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Old May 18, 2018 | 11:38 PM
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Need Advice (1992 Firebird)

I recently got into an accident with my 1992 firebird and damaged the front bumper and passenger side fender. The passenger side fender is easy to replace but I have been having a super hard time finding a front bumper. At this point I just don't want it to look smashed up so my question is could I use any 3rd gen 1982-1992 front bumper to replace it with a reasonable amount of tinkering or is it simply not possible/not worth the trouble. Also if anyone also has a source for finding 3rd gen firebird parts in the DFW area Texas I would love to hear from you. Thanks!
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Old May 19, 2018 | 06:51 AM
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Re: Need Advice (1992 Firebird)

Pics so we can make an assessment.
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Old May 19, 2018 | 08:42 AM
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Old May 19, 2018 | 12:48 PM
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Re: Need Advice (1992 Firebird)

Originally Posted by Rid792
Unfortunately, you will need to find a 91-92 bumper unless you want to get into changing headlights, etc.

Luckily, it looks like the accident was not very bad. Passenger fender, and front bumper cover should be all you need, unless the headlight got dinged.

Good luck!
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Old May 19, 2018 | 01:02 PM
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Re: Need Advice (1992 Firebird)

Get some Wax & Grease Remover or a similar low impact solvent, and clean all the transfered paint off. After that, it looks like you're dealing with a pushed in fender and a bumper cover that can be easily repaired.
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