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Old Sep 5, 2024 | 03:19 PM
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3rg Gen Console Lids

My 1984 Trans AM console opens left (left side latch) to right which is a pain because there is insufficient room to fully open the condole lid.
In succeeding years of 3rd gen cars, Firebird & Camaro, ever change the lids to open front (front latch) to back?
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Old Sep 6, 2024 | 05:46 AM
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Re: 3rg Gen Console Lids

My 91 Z has the latch on the left same as yours and yes it is a pain to put stuff in & out of it.
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Old Sep 6, 2024 | 03:07 PM
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Re: 3rg Gen Console Lids

My Camaros open from front with hinge at the rear.
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Old Sep 6, 2024 | 05:05 PM
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Re: 3rg Gen Console Lids

Originally Posted by Aaron R.
My Camaros open from front with hinge at the rear.
Hmm...I wonder if anyone has put a Camaro console in a Firebird...
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Old Sep 6, 2024 | 06:45 PM
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Re: 3rg Gen Console Lids

Originally Posted by BBCSwap
My 91 Z has the latch on the left.
I guess I was having a senior moment. My latch is on the front and hinges on the rear.
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Old Sep 8, 2024 | 10:40 AM
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Re: 3rg Gen Console Lids

Early 3rd gen FB (82-84) consoles look similar to camaro consoles. You could always swap.
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