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Old Dec 16, 2016 | 07:30 PM
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Who's looking for a 1989 Firebird convertible PROJECT.

Found this on posted up this week. Truly, I'm on the fence with this one.....is it a feasible deal? See the link below picture.




LINK http://www.frankspontiacparts.com/bo...ls/89fconv.htm
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Old Dec 17, 2016 | 01:26 AM
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Re: Who's looking for a 1989 Firebird convertible PROJECT.

It's missing just about everything, including all the 'convertible only' pieces needed. It'd be rough to source all the parts, imo.
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Old Dec 17, 2016 | 01:57 AM
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Re: Who's looking for a 1989 Firebird convertible PROJECT.

Looks like it was a V6 too. Kind of like a bunch of patch panels or a Dynacorn shell. Maybe if a person had a wrecked convertible, it'd make sense.

There was a Camaro convertible stripped almost this far on Ebay this summer. Thought the same thing there, potential but a major headache to rebuild.
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Old Dec 17, 2016 | 05:54 AM
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Re: Who's looking for a 1989 Firebird convertible PROJECT.

It wouldn't be impossible to put back together but the price of $2350 and then putting every piece back on it is cost prohibitive. You could buy a nice convertible for the $$$ you'd have in that. Franks Pontiac parts always seems to think they're rollers are worth $2000-$3000. Nice roller to use for replacement parts on your rusty convertible though...
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Old Dec 17, 2016 | 09:19 AM
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Car: 1989-92 FORMULA350 305 92 Hawkclone
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Re: Who's looking for a 1989 Firebird convertible PROJECT.

Be nice to know the VIN number to see what it was and who removes even the drain plugs.. geeze.... I'd only pay 500.00 bux for whats left.
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Old Dec 17, 2016 | 09:38 AM
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Re: Who's looking for a 1989 Firebird convertible PROJECT.

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Be nice to know the VIN number to see what it was and who removes even the drain plugs.. geeze.... I'd only pay 500.00 bux for whats left.

Original V6 with GFX. I have the last 6 of VIN & sent it over to John.
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Old Dec 17, 2016 | 09:45 AM
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Re: Who's looking for a 1989 Firebird convertible PROJECT.

That's a $350 shell imo.
I bought my whole car for almost as much as they want.
There's one or two verts for sale here if you're looking for one.

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Old Dec 17, 2016 | 10:20 AM
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Re: Who's looking for a 1989 Firebird convertible PROJECT.

I think you have to take into account that very few were produced & tonneau & trunk are interchangeable from Camaro. The hardest parts to fund are the rear spoilers.
I agree his $2350 price is a little off but floorboards will cost you over $1000.
I'm sure it will sell someday.
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