What year was first 3rd gen trans am convertible

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Nov 18, 2000 | 09:29 PM

oldbird

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What year was first 3rd gen trans am convertible

Were there any formula convertibles madeas well?

Nov 19, 2000 | 01:50 AM

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Car: 1990 Pontiac Trans Am

Engine: 355 TPI siamesed runners

Transmission: Tremec T56

Axle/Gears: 12-Bolt 3.73

From the factory, I think it was 1991.

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Nov 19, 2000 | 07:21 AM

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ASC started the F-body convertible conversions at their Livonia, MI plant in 1987.

Nov 19, 2000 | 08:16 AM

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The first Camaro convertible authorized thru Chevy and sold at the dealership was 1987. The Firebird wasn't available as a convertible till 1991.

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Nov 19, 2000 | 07:31 PM

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And no, there were never any factory Formula convertibles.

Nov 19, 2000 | 09:57 PM

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there were also some 83 firebird and camaro's that were converted im not sure what company did them , but I know a guy who has one , he wont sell it to me , but he is letting it go to shame ,

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Nov 19, 2000 | 11:57 PM

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Car: 1990 Pontiac Trans Am

Engine: 355 TPI siamesed runners

Transmission: Tremec T56

Axle/Gears: 12-Bolt 3.73

Yes, there were several companies that converted regular cars to convertibles, but they werent factory authorized until 1987 for Camaros, and 1991 for Firebirds, and only by ASC.