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My son's 84 project car has been deemed a parts car, because the state won't issue a title. Apparently the car was removed from the system as destroyed.
So I have been looking for another roller to get all the 84 TA parts. Today I negotiated for a neglected 92 firebird v8 auto convertible. I have to get some money together and go pick it up this week.
We are picking it up on Thursday
It will end up being maroon and black (84 ta appearance).
Thanks,
Chris
Last edited by Chris 84TA; 01-22-2022 at 02:51 PM.
Are you planning to clone the 92 parts onto the 84 body? Lots to do to get it running and appearance parts are not readily found (some are different on the convertible). Good find though and a good project!
Are you planning to clone the 92 parts onto the 84 body? Lots to do to get it running and appearance parts are not readily found (some are different on the convertible). Good find though and a good project!
We will be putting the 84 ta hood, fenders, nose, rear bumper, tail lights and ground effects on the 92 convertible.
My only concern right now is the side skirts are smaller on the 84 than the 85 up and may not cover the asc re-enforcement bar.
Looks like a fun project! Lots of luck with it!
I'm getting ready to make a deal on another convertible, not that I need 2 of them at age 68, but the one i found may be too good a deal to pass up, even if i just clean it up and flip it!
I also have it skinned for a new top. my sister is repairing the headliner, so that has me held up on that process.
so today, I repaired the top radiator mount, because it was cracked and zip tied. I used my plastic stapler to fix it.
I also cleaned blew the grass out of the space between the condenser and radiator. then I installed a derale fan controller and fixed a previous owners rewire of the fans. Now the fan will come on at my set temp, but if the relay fails, it will still come on when the oem fan switch grounds the circuit.
I also readjusted my tv cable, so once i zip tie my new wires out of the way, I will be ready for a test drive to test the fan and transmission.
well to my dismay, I apparently bought the wrong top. when the doors close they hit the top if the window is up.
I think i got the 52" top, but i need a 51"... I think we are just going to have to live with rolling down the windows when we get in, because i don't have another $700 to throw at a top and I bought this one almost 2 years ago.
more progress. I took a couple of tale light holders and modded them to work with the 1984 transam tail lights...
it only has tale and brake lights in the center 2. the outter is just turn signal. I might mod them again with a dual filiment bulb later. This was a no cost conversion.
don't all the white powder. I have the rear spoiler off to repair it and epoxy the studs. while it is off, i am trying to remove the adhesive and silicone along the deck lid.
Good work. Keep it up. It's a long and expensive journey, but these convertibles look so damn good when they're done. I have always really liked the Formula hoods.
It took me nearly three years to get my car back in running condition. Now I'm about to remove and replace the entire exhaust system. Dreading getting those exhaust manifold bolts out.
01-22-2022, 01:57 PM
