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Old Mar 18, 2026 | 11:54 AM
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Changing Model And Year Hood Firebird

Will a 84 Trans Am hood fit on a 89 Firebird
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Old Mar 18, 2026 | 12:02 PM
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Re: Changing Model And Year Hood Firebird

Yup, its the same hood on formulas. They don't have the ducting that the 84s had so theres a block off plate. But that doesn't matter at all.

you can get the block off plate on ebay or leave it open like I did.
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Old Mar 18, 2026 | 12:22 PM
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Re: Changing Model And Year Hood Firebird

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Yup, its the same hood on formulas. They don't have the ducting that the 84s had so theres a block off plate. But that doesn't matter at all.

you can get the block off plate on ebay or leave it open like I did.
Thank you, my car is just a standard 89 Firebird and i really like the Formula look and the rear Formula spoiler
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Old Mar 18, 2026 | 01:43 PM
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Re: Changing Model And Year Hood Firebird

Yeah, the hood it easy and the spoiler can be purchased as a reproduction from hawks. Theirs is fiberglass so its lighter and more durable than the stock formula spoiler.


these hoods are becoming more difficult to come by. If you have the opportunity, jump on it. I payed 350 for a perfect local one in 2020 and was thrilled w the price.
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Old Mar 18, 2026 | 02:18 PM
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Re: Changing Model And Year Hood Firebird

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Yeah, the hood it easy and the spoiler can be purchased as a reproduction from hawks. Theirs is fiberglass so its lighter and more durable than the stock formula spoiler.


these hoods are becoming more difficult to come by. If you have the opportunity, jump on it. I payed 350 for a perfect local one in 2020 and was thrilled w the price.
He is looking at $300 so it's a great deal
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Old Mar 18, 2026 | 02:24 PM
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Re: Changing Model And Year Hood Firebird

Thats awesome.
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