1989 Firebird Trans Am Convertible Third Brake Light ASC

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Old Jun 26, 2018 | 02:49 PM
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1989 Firebird Trans Am Convertible Third Brake Light ASC

Buy this part for 89 Convertible, set with light or only cover.

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Old Jun 26, 2018 | 09:55 PM
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Re: 1989 Firebird Trans Am Convertible Third Brake Light ASC

Looks like the same as camaro convertible.I have a few of them
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Old Jun 28, 2018 | 10:31 AM
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Re: 1989 Firebird Trans Am Convertible Third Brake Light ASC

That's part it is only in Convertible ASC 89'.
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Old Jun 28, 2018 | 11:30 AM
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Re: 1989 Firebird Trans Am Convertible Third Brake Light ASC

Looks like my car in the pic

I saw a 1989 with a regular GTA CHMSL bracketed into place a couple years back. Nobody was reproducing the parts. Don't know if anyone is now, either.

There was a 1989 convertible being parted out, but I think the "good parts" were already picked-over.

Have you asked Hawks to reproduce this?
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Old Jun 28, 2018 | 03:10 PM
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Re: 1989 Firebird Trans Am Convertible Third Brake Light ASC

I have a few of them with good bulbs
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Old Jul 2, 2018 | 11:01 AM
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Re: 1989 Firebird Trans Am Convertible Third Brake Light ASC

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I have a few of them with good bulbs
What do you have? Please post or send me a picture - thanks
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Old Jul 2, 2018 | 01:11 PM
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Re: 1989 Firebird Trans Am Convertible Third Brake Light ASC

Don't forget the black trim around the 3rd brake light housing. (yes my car has a lot of patina, It's as purchased)
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Old Dec 7, 2019 | 04:49 PM
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Re: 1989 Firebird Trans Am Convertible Third Brake Light ASC

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Re: 1989 Firebird Trans Am Convertible Third Brake Light ASC

I know that some year ASC built ragtops they used a FORD unit.
Thats prob. the part number the OP was asking about.
The light was under the spoiler in the pics i see posted elsewhere in these forums.
CE" "89180"
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Car: 89 GTA ASC Conv., Prev: 89 GTA 6.3L
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Re: 1989 Firebird Trans Am Convertible Third Brake Light ASC

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I know that some year ASC built ragtops they used a FORD unit.
Thats prob. the part number the OP was asking about.
The light was under the spoiler in the pics i see posted elsewhere in these forums.
CE" "89180"

Some used the Ford part (1987 cars, perhaps?) but not the 1989. 1989 used a specific part, as pictured. OP is long gone, so who knows if they ever found their housing.
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Re: 1989 Firebird Trans Am Convertible Third Brake Light ASC

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Don't forget the black trim around the 3rd brake light housing. (yes my car has a lot of patina, It's as purchased)

@TTOP350 Do you have any close up pics of your black gasket and shape, etc.? TIA
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Old Jul 12, 2022 | 07:48 PM
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Re: 1989 Firebird Trans Am Convertible Third Brake Light ASC

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@TTOP350 Do you have any close up pics of your black gasket and shape, etc.? TIA
Thought I had some on my phone but I don't. I've sent a couple to OKFOZ in our conversations, i'll keep looking.
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Old Jul 14, 2022 | 09:19 PM
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Re: 1989 Firebird Trans Am Convertible Third Brake Light ASC












Was in garage and took these tonight. Hard to get good pictures of this thing

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Old Jan 12, 2025 | 06:10 PM
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Re: 1989 Firebird Trans Am Convertible Third Brake Light ASC

Thanks for these pics of the black hose cut to "gasket" the assembly.
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Old Jan 17, 2025 | 12:20 PM
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Re: 1989 Firebird Trans Am Convertible Third Brake Light ASC

I got new old stock ones for sale! Text me my number is 6128602513
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Old Nov 25, 2025 | 11:58 AM
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Re: 1989 Firebird Trans Am Convertible Third Brake Light ASC

I have a 1989 Firebird Formula 350 ASC Convertible. I need the Third Brake Light Housing and likely after removing, I will need a new rubber gasket that goes around the bottom. Not sure what condition is underneath and whether I can retain my existing light assembly until I pull it apart.
From the research I have already performed, it looks like a Ford part that ASC installed here. So, it looks the same part that the 1987 - 1989 Trans Am ASC Convertibles and the 1989 Formula and Firebird Base model Convertibles received. Other F-body years and model combinations (e.g., Camaros) appear to be a different set-up. See pics below... (and yes -- I know the screw is missing out of the left side) If you have one of these cars and have researched this... please correct me on this information if I am wrong or add additional models that are compatible.

Anyone know a good resource for this part? Thank you in advance!


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Old Dec 12, 2025 | 11:35 AM
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Re: 1989 Firebird Trans Am Convertible Third Brake Light ASC

Any thoughts on this Third Brake Light housing posting and source for parts? I'm thinking junk yard but these cars are few and far between.
Have you guys ever had to replace these and if so, where did you end up sourcing the parts from?


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