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Old 03-13-2016, 01:17 PM
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Hello everyone,

Just wanted to introduce myself to the board. I purchased a 91 Firebird WS6 on the weekend that I am quite excited about. Been a few years since I have owned a summer car and after discussing with the MRS and making a few things happen, it's finally here! My first car was an 84 TA that I have never forgot over the years even after having owned so many different sports and muscle cars so it's nice to return to my roots with somewhat of a newer model Needs some TLC, but it is a 2 owner car, 0 rust, no Canadian winters, all original and AC still blows cold. I will be looking for some parts and assistance over the next little while and hope the members can chime in.

Here's a photo: hopefully fixed. Thank you DynoDave43

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Welcome aboard!

Looks like you used URL tags with your photo. Don't use the planet with the chain link on it. Click on the little yellow box that looks like a picture of mountains.
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Welcome to the forum. You'll find plenty of help here for when you need it. Nice car, well done. Keep us posted on your plans and progress with it.
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Nice! That's a good looking car, though I may be a little biased!
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LOL. Thanks for the compliment. Yours looks pretty sweet too. Mine needs a rear tail light that is cracked and the typical dash cap. Haven't been able to find a dash that isn't cracked. All I all not too bad for a 25 year old car.
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There should be a sticky for TGO New Member Intro's !
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Mine needs a rear tail light that is cracked and the typical dash cap. Haven't been able to find a dash that isn't cracked.
Welcome, car looks nice.

Both of the items you need are not easy to find and if you do, they are not cheap.
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Well, tail lights I found a set for $50. Picking it up tomorrow. Dash I can wait on. Not in a hurry SD I'm planning to keep the car for a long time.

Thank you for the feedback though.
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Where did you find the 91-92 t/a tail lights for that cheap??? Even if they have delamination they usually go for $250-300 for the pair. In good shape they are $500+.
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Found them through an individual parting out an 87 GTA though I found out they don't fit 91's :-(

Here was I thinking it would be this easy. Wrong......
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Found them through an individual parting out an 87 GTA though I found out they don't fit 91's :-(

Here was I thinking it would be this easy. Wrong......
Yeah, the taillights you are looking for were only available for those 2 years so it will be difficult. Best bet is eBay. Maybe try hawks third generation parts also. They have sets listed that have been blacked out for $500. Maybe they will sell a set not painted for a reasonable price. Shipping may be significantly more since you are in Canada though.

BTW, you said no Canadian winters...will you also be keeping it from Canadian winters?
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Ungawa. Clean car too.
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Yes there will be no winters believe me. Summer car only!

Thanks for the assistance ce on the lights. EBay has nothing it seems, so I'll check the other source.

Appreciate everyone's help and kind compliments.
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You might want to try Denny @ http://www.thirdgenranch.com/ and tell him what you need, he may be able to help you locate parts.
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You guys are nothing short of amazing! Thank you. I just emailed Danny. Crossing my fingers :-)
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Yes there will be no winters believe me. Summer car only!

Thanks for the assistance ce on the lights. EBay has nothing it seems, so I'll check the other source.

Appreciate everyone's help and kind compliments.
I may be parting my 1992 base bird. I do have a person who may buy her.. i will know by the middle or the end of April. I will sell you the tails for 250 bucks canadian (I am from Canada too) plus shipping. they are excellent condition and covered by GTO tail light covers from summit, which keep them in good shape.
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I am very interested. Please keep me in mind when the time comes and shoot me a PM.

Cheers
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Welcome aboard,Nice looking TA you got there. I hope it brings you years of pleasure
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Great looking car!
Which tailight do you need?
I may have one.
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Real nice! And welcome to board! With the way it looks I'm suprised it sees some snow!
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