Rare Camaro / Firebird parts
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Car: 1989-92 FORMULA350 305 92 Hawkclone
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Originally posted by head
hey tony @ least u found one. i've been repeatedly told they don't exist... re: rare parts try anything for mse t/a's
hey tony @ least u found one. i've been repeatedly told they don't exist... re: rare parts try anything for mse t/a's
They have the same part# as asteel hood
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Car: 88 iroc convert/87 formula/91 Z28
Engine: tpi 305/305 carb/305 tpi
Transmission: 700R4x3
Axle/Gears: 3:73/323/273
How 'bout a spare set of 'glass side peices for a convertable? I found a good pair just in case. Had a factory glass hood for an 83 z. sold it though . I know where another is but it's wasted.
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Originally posted by Mike-92GTA
I'll add one to this list:
A complete Hatch Pull Down Assembly for any '92 built late in the model year (the one with the fiberglass mount).
On the PITA scale to find - 10. I wish I knew why the GM wizards decided to change this thing right at the end. (maybe it's a 4th Gen part also ??)
Took me almost 4 months to find one. (Thanks IROCZ Dave)
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I'll add one to this list:
A complete Hatch Pull Down Assembly for any '92 built late in the model year (the one with the fiberglass mount).
On the PITA scale to find - 10. I wish I knew why the GM wizards decided to change this thing right at the end. (maybe it's a 4th Gen part also ??)
Took me almost 4 months to find one. (Thanks IROCZ Dave)
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Originally posted by Air_Adam
They might not have been produced in low numbers (in total) but they are getting pretty damn hard to find now. Stuff like:
- T10 4-speed Transmission
- Mechanical Clutch Linkage parts
But like I said... most of this stuff was never rare 10-15 years ago, but it certainly is now.
They might not have been produced in low numbers (in total) but they are getting pretty damn hard to find now. Stuff like:
- T10 4-speed Transmission
- Mechanical Clutch Linkage parts
But like I said... most of this stuff was never rare 10-15 years ago, but it certainly is now.
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Car: 82 S/E WS6
Engine: LG4 305 4BBL
Transmission: M24 B/W 4 Speed
The rear filler panel bird emblems are common in medium, light & yellow gold, red, blue & silver.
But, just try and find one in the color shown below.
But, just try and find one in the color shown below.
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Car: 1983 Z/28
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Transmission: T-56
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Originally posted by JDF-Z28
83 Z-28 factory composite hood.
83 Z-28 factory composite hood.
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Re: is this rare?
Originally posted by rkoontz52
how rare is the lb9/5 speed '88 iroc ?
how rare is the lb9/5 speed '88 iroc ?
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Car: 88 Iroc
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Transmission: t-5
build numbers
i've seen 5 lb9/t-5 cars, mine a red 88 trans am, a red 91 z28 (1le), a white 89 trans am, and a black 90 formula, but i'm interested in finding out the specific number of lb9/t-5 irocs built in 88
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Rare parts (personally, I think they're extinct):
silver/gray 'IROC-Z' rocker emblems
silver/gray 'IROC-Z' rear panel emblem
mint condition auto trans shifter plate ('85-'89)
I managed to refurb my two rocker emblems (which look like NOS emblems now ), and I practically stole a rear panel emblem for only $110. I told the seller that I was willing to pay several hundred dollars for one, but $110 was all he wanted. I finally managed to find a practically-NOS shifter plate on eBay for $75 after 4 months of searching.
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silver/gray 'IROC-Z' rocker emblems
silver/gray 'IROC-Z' rear panel emblem
mint condition auto trans shifter plate ('85-'89)
I managed to refurb my two rocker emblems (which look like NOS emblems now ), and I practically stole a rear panel emblem for only $110. I told the seller that I was willing to pay several hundred dollars for one, but $110 was all he wanted. I finally managed to find a practically-NOS shifter plate on eBay for $75 after 4 months of searching.
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Car: 88 Camaro IROC T-Top - Gunmetal Grey
Engine: 305 TPI V8
Transmission: Auto
I couldn't find those silver grey IROC emblems a couple of months ago when I had my respray.
There are none in any US dealer, GM warehouse or most of the common parts suppliers as I rang them all...
There are none in any US dealer, GM warehouse or most of the common parts suppliers as I rang them all...
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Car: 89 TA
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Transmission: slipinslide auto
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sheet !!! i almost trew out my stock 91 z28 cd player because it quit working !! guess i better get it fixed !!!! hmmmm maybe I should look decode my vin. car has alot of silly options
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Originally posted by 85 lg4
sheet !!! i almost trew out my stock 91 z28 cd player because it quit working !! guess i better get it fixed !!!! hmmmm maybe I should look decode my vin. car has alot of silly options
sheet !!! i almost trew out my stock 91 z28 cd player because it quit working !! guess i better get it fixed !!!! hmmmm maybe I should look decode my vin. car has alot of silly options
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Originally posted by 85 lg4
sheet !!! i almost trew out my stock 91 z28 cd player because it quit working !! guess i better get it fixed !!!! hmmmm maybe I should look decode my vin. car has alot of silly options
sheet !!! i almost trew out my stock 91 z28 cd player because it quit working !! guess i better get it fixed !!!! hmmmm maybe I should look decode my vin. car has alot of silly options
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rare, how about a mecham wing. i got one , it took two years to find one . Also about the aluminum hoods , i want to see some pics of that . Also its really tough to find mecham parts . Pictures are also very hard to come by.
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Re: build numbers
Originally posted by rkoontz52
i've seen 5 lb9/t-5 cars, mine a red 88 trans am, a red 91 z28 (1le), a white 89 trans am, and a black 90 formula, but i'm interested in finding out the specific number of lb9/t-5 irocs built in 88
i've seen 5 lb9/t-5 cars, mine a red 88 trans am, a red 91 z28 (1le), a white 89 trans am, and a black 90 formula, but i'm interested in finding out the specific number of lb9/t-5 irocs built in 88
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Car: 82 S/E WS6
Engine: LG4 305 4BBL
Transmission: M24 B/W 4 Speed
If you have one just like that but with manual pushbutton pre-sets I might be interested
OK, I bet there are not many map pockets in this color?
kind of a green/blue
OK, I bet there are not many map pockets in this color?
kind of a green/blue
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Car: 87 Irocz, 95 Z28, 71 Z28 /RS
Engine: 355 Tpi, LT1, 355
Transmission: Auto, Auto, 4sp
I will have to go look & see. But it may be a couple weeks til I can because I am starting a new Parttime on call job & have to go through two weeks of paperwork just to get hired.
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Car: '91 RS, 1994 Honda Accord LX
Engine: 3.1
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there's a 92 bird at the boneyard with the passenger cup holder..I wanted both so I just left it there...Could I get much for it if I tried to sell it alone?
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Car: 1986 Camaro SC
Engine: 305, AKA 30WHY
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The over headConsol Flash lights. Man if you can find one in good working order & sell it off of ebay you can get $50. lol
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Can't remember when I 've seen even one, wheel and center cap for the 82 Transam, turbine wheel with the black large cap over the fins. A set of those would have to be rare, maybe not that popluar but rare still.
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The rear panel '5.7 TUNED PORT INJECTION' emblem can still be had from the dealer...unless you're talking about the '5.7 TUNED PORT INJECTION' decals that go under the rocker badges
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Car: 1983 WS-6 Trans Am
Engine: 1999 L31 5.7 Vortec
Transmission: 5 speed
Axle/Gears: Auburn Limited-slip w/3:73 gears
I've been reading this whole thread, and haven't seen mentioned yet, anything about the rear wiper option, or the ugly-*** louvers, made to fit over them
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I've been reading this whole thread, and haven't seen mentioned yet, anything about the rear wiper option, or the ugly-*** louvers, made to fit over them
I've been reading this whole thread, and haven't seen mentioned yet, anything about the rear wiper option, or the ugly-*** louvers, made to fit over them
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Car: 1983 WS-6 Trans Am
Engine: 1999 L31 5.7 Vortec
Transmission: 5 speed
Axle/Gears: Auburn Limited-slip w/3:73 gears
I was referring to the louvers made to fit over the rear wiper arm, with the raised center section. Very hump-backed looking in my opinion. Not a good look.
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Originally posted by 1tinindian
I was referring to the louvers made to fit over the rear wiper arm, with the raised center section. Very hump-backed looking in my opinion. Not a good look.
I was referring to the louvers made to fit over the rear wiper arm, with the raised center section. Very hump-backed looking in my opinion. Not a good look.
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Car: 1983 WS-6 Trans Am
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what about this radio, my 85 had this along with uq7 , the 6 speaker package. I wish the thing worked perfectly but it doesnt. I almost wish i could have this instead of mine.
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Car: 1989-92 FORMULA350 305 92 Hawkclone
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Transmission: 700R4 4800 vig 18th700R4 t56 ZF6 T5
Axle/Gears: 3.70 9"ford alum chunk,dana44,9bolt
Originally posted by nolanr0413
rare, how about a mecham wing. i got one , it took two years to find one . Also about the aluminum hoods , i want to see some pics of that . Also its really tough to find mecham parts . Pictures are also very hard to come by.
rare, how about a mecham wing. i got one , it took two years to find one . Also about the aluminum hoods , i want to see some pics of that . Also its really tough to find mecham parts . Pictures are also very hard to come by.
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Car: 1989-92 FORMULA350 305 92 Hawkclone
Engine: 4++,350 & 305 CIs
Transmission: 700R4 4800 vig 18th700R4 t56 ZF6 T5
Axle/Gears: 3.70 9"ford alum chunk,dana44,9bolt
Originally posted by nolanr0413
rare, how about a mecham wing. i got one , it took two years to find one . Also about the aluminum hoods , i want to see some pics of that . Also its really tough to find mecham parts . Pictures are also very hard to come by.
rare, how about a mecham wing. i got one , it took two years to find one . Also about the aluminum hoods , i want to see some pics of that . Also its really tough to find mecham parts . Pictures are also very hard to come by.
I tried to post a pic of the hood but it was to big and i can't resize
it looks just like a 82-84 T/A and 87-92 formula hood
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Car: 82 S/E WS6
Engine: LG4 305 4BBL
Transmission: M24 B/W 4 Speed
This emblem was used only on 1982 birds.
It's the same type that was used to plug the window crank hole on 2nd gens that came with the power window option.
But the bird used in 82' is not the same style, silver bird on black. This is what I have on my 82 s/e, I have seen the same ones on another 82 s/e as well as an 82 TransAm, but I also know of an 82 TA with power windows and no hole punched in the door panel thus no plug.
I believe sometime during the 82 production run they stopped punching the panels for any bird that was getting the pw option so they could save a few bucks on emblems.
They are gone from 83 up in the P & I book.
It's the same type that was used to plug the window crank hole on 2nd gens that came with the power window option.
But the bird used in 82' is not the same style, silver bird on black. This is what I have on my 82 s/e, I have seen the same ones on another 82 s/e as well as an 82 TransAm, but I also know of an 82 TA with power windows and no hole punched in the door panel thus no plug.
I believe sometime during the 82 production run they stopped punching the panels for any bird that was getting the pw option so they could save a few bucks on emblems.
They are gone from 83 up in the P & I book.
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okso i just got this awsome magazine/catalog from classic industriees. its got everything. no joke. i couldnt find rims for a ss on an 02 but seriously everything else. its over 850 pages. www.classicindustries.com belive me the 5 bones is sooo worth it.
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Car: 82 S/E WS6
Engine: LG4 305 4BBL
Transmission: M24 B/W 4 Speed
It makes sense they would have a gold on black for at least the Recaro's, interesting that it's hit or miss during the production runs.
I think on the gold s/e there was a third type with some red in it? the pics I have of a gold one dont show the buttons very well.
Is the bird on the horn button also gold on the Recaro's?
I think on the gold s/e there was a third type with some red in it? the pics I have of a gold one dont show the buttons very well.
Is the bird on the horn button also gold on the Recaro's?
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okso i just got this awsome magazine/catalog from classic industriees. its got everything. no joke. i couldnt find rims for a ss on an 02 but seriously everything else. its over 850 pages. www.classicindustries.com belive me the 5 bones is sooo worth it.
okso i just got this awsome magazine/catalog from classic industriees. its got everything. no joke. i couldnt find rims for a ss on an 02 but seriously everything else. its over 850 pages. www.classicindustries.com belive me the 5 bones is sooo worth it.
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Car: 88 Camaro IROC T-Top - Gunmetal Grey
Engine: 305 TPI V8
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I have the catalogue.
It's good.
But they can be a bit pricey and some of the original GM parts are subject to them still being in stock at GM and the prices for those parts go up over time as there are fewer left.
For example I just made an order for some switches and the door armrests and the price was a fair bit higher than in the catalogue...
It's good.
But they can be a bit pricey and some of the original GM parts are subject to them still being in stock at GM and the prices for those parts go up over time as there are fewer left.
For example I just made an order for some switches and the door armrests and the price was a fair bit higher than in the catalogue...
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Car: 83 Z28
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Originally posted by tom3
Can't remember when I 've seen even one, wheel and center cap for the 82 Transam, turbine wheel with the black large cap over the fins. A set of those would have to be rare, maybe not that popluar but rare still.
Can't remember when I 've seen even one, wheel and center cap for the 82 Transam, turbine wheel with the black large cap over the fins. A set of those would have to be rare, maybe not that popluar but rare still.
You mean these "bowling *****"
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Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
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As requested:
A real Aluminum Firebird Hood...
A real Aluminum Firebird Hood...
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Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
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And a tell-tale sign that it is Aluminum the "A" Not all of them had this tho...
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The grille for 85-87 Sport coupe Camaros with fog lights. Took me two years of hunting and finally got one from a guy in Canada
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I second the motion for "ANY 15th Anniversary TA" specific parts being hard to find. There were only 1500 of these made and I have so far had to "make" the past three things I needed out of regular TA stuff...