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Old 12-19-2015, 09:05 PM
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1989 Formula LB9 G92

I purchased last year a black 89 formula 5-speed tpi w/dual cats. It has the flat spoiler that a regular firebird has and the third brake light is inside the window like the 91 and 92 cars. The previous owner told me that he knew the original owner of the car and that he ordered it like that from the factory.
Does anyone know if that was an option in 89 or was this guy lying to me. Just curious, let me know what you think. Thanks!
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Re: 1989 Formula LB9 G92

Does the vin on the rear hatch match the car?
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Re: 1989 Formula LB9 G92

where is the vin # on the hatch located?
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Re: 1989 Formula LB9 G92

Doesn't matter, PO is lying. All 1989 Formulas had the rubber wrap-around spoiler.
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Re: 1989 Formula LB9 G92

Hatch got swapped.
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Car: 1989-92 FORMULA350 305 92 Hawkclone
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Transmission: 700R4 4800 vig 18th700R4 t56 ZF6 T5
Axle/Gears: 3.70 9"ford alum chunk,dana44,9bolt
Re: 1989 Formula LB9 G92

Yup, spoiler fell apart and the hatch was swapped with what sounds like a 91-2 base bird part.
Since its now tainted, you should sell it to me!
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Re: 1989 Formula LB9 G92

Thanks for all the input!
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Re: 1989 Formula LB9 G92

Also all U.S. Formula LB9/5 speed & all Formula 350's got the "G92" axle, although it does not show on the SPID... It was standard equipment from 1987-1992
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