here my $1500 worth....... (new GTA's are waiting for the snow to disappear)

 

another

 

ok...... one more

 

are those eagle alloys 211's?

 

1992

 

Here's a few of mine!

 

Another

 

And another

 

One more!

 

where did you get the center taillight piece?

 

eagle_eyes, I modified a stock one and mounted some additional brake lights behind it.

 

Its still a secret....shhhhhh!

 

2

 

That's too cool

 

How did you modify it to make light shine through?

 

lol..yeah i want to know also. that looks really nice. Man, at this rate he might have to go into buisness making those things.lol.

 

her is mine...

 

tilstad & TorchRay,
I first bought a few extra center sections of e-bay to practice on. These pieces are made of clear plastic that is painted on the inside. I used sand paper to remove the paint on the inside. Then progressively went up in grit to (if I remember right, this was 3 years ago) to about 1500 maybe 2000 wet sand. Remember to always sand in the same direction. I found a pic of the firebird on the net and saved it as a .jpg and modified it to the size I needed and then printed it. Using this as an outline I traced it onto some adhesive backed vinly (thin) I bought at a local art supply store to create a decal and then cut the bird out. I then peeled of the backing paper and positioned and pressed it into place on the back side of the center section. Then all you have to do is spray paint the back side with a flat black until you achieve a good dense even coat. After it has thoroughly dried I slowly remove the vinly bird decal (may have to cut along its edges) and then sprayed multiple coats of a transparent metallic red like that is used for the lexan bodies for radio controlled cars. I had an extra rear light harness for my car so I removed the two brake light sockets and wired them behind the cover. So the bird lights with the park lights turned on but also function as do the brake lights when the pedal is pressed. It is time consuming to remove the paint from the back side but by taking your time you will ensure the best results.

 

Didnt the bird turn out kinda choppy and jagged on the edges. I remember I tried to make some firebird stencils so i didnt have to buy the decal kit and it was hard to get clean lines on the stencil. Plus when you peel the decal or mask off it tends to tear at the paint. Looks like you had pretty good results though. Awesome job!

 

FirehawkSS , I used a x-acto knife with new blades and changed them often and I had no problem in either cutting out the stencil or scoring along its edges to remove it after painting the flat black. Just need to be patient and go slowly.

 

that's awesome. i've always wanted to turn that bird into a light, i just never knew how to approach it. thanks.

 

 

Hey ator u should paint your exhaust black so no one sees it looks tacky. Respray mine every once in awile to keep black.

 

See it blends into the shadows. I think im going to look into getting some trans am ground effects so mine looks lower and hides more.

 

Actually, that was part of the stock 2 cat exhaust, it's gone now. I now have a custom made exhaust that you cant see unless you get down there and put your head under the car.

I'll see if I have a newer pic.

 

Luxor, how did you smoke your lights so they're black like the 91-92 GTAs?

Great job with the backlight 'bird by the way

 

Luxor, how did you get your tail lights to have a smoked look, like the lenses on the 91-92 GTA?

Thanks,
Bill

 

Heres a pic of my formula

 

A couple of recent shots,

 

This is my 1989 Formula 350 TPI. Iyt is in excellent condition throughout the entire car. Thanks for looking, Buck

 

Just another picture of my Formula 350.

 

wgripp,
Thanks for the compliment! The taillight assemblies are a two piece assembly(at least on the formula ones). The outer lense cover is attached to the inner bulb box assembly by a type of.... I'am not sure what, maybe silicon or some type of epoxy that remains somewhat flexible. Whatever it is you can slowly work a knife (I used an x-acto No. 11) around the edges to separate the two parts. Be careful when prying up on the lense cover or it will crack. I did this but luckily I had another set of tail lights lying around. So work slowly and do not use excess pressure. After separation all I did was to spray the interior side of the lense cover with transparent black paint (the kind used for spraying the lexan bodies of radio controlled cars) until I achieved the desired amount of shading. Than I just reassembled the lense covers with automotive silicon (black) and I haven't had any leaks or separation in the three years since.

 

Great info, luxor - I may give that a try myself! Like your center bird light, too.

I wonder how Zepher did his?

Both are excellent looking 'Birds by the way!!!!

 

This is my favorite formula pic


dunno who's it is but it is awesome!!!

 

heres my formula its kinda in sad shape but its my project car for when im 16 i have done alot of bodywork done since i took this pic. the old formula wing cracked so the last owner put on a reguler firebird wing on but im going to put a formula wing on befor i get it painted so it will have more of a formula look anyway here she is