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Forum: History / Originality
06-28-2023, 08:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 667
Posted By simo

Re: Radio Delete question

RPO

UL5 = Radio, Delete
Forum: History / Originality
06-25-2023, 08:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 667
Posted By simo

Re: Radio Delete question

FYI, Click on the link below for an earlier discussion.

Radio Delete Discussion (https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/history-originality/731942-rcvd-my-83-invoice.html)
Forum: Cooling
03-05-2022, 09:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 582
Posted By simo

Re: Under carriage 1988 firebird GTA radiator cooling components

OEM Part Number 12395557
Forum: Members Firebirds
02-26-2021, 07:02 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 2,833
Posted By simo

Re: 1990 TA GTA 1 of 78

Not one of mine, this car has been discussed numerous times over the years.
Forum: Members Firebirds
02-25-2021, 07:40 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 2,833
Posted By simo

Re: 1990 TA GTA 1 of 78

This is how the 240 mile car used to look when it had 3 miles on it.
LAUSD 1983 Black and Gold Trans Am at 3 Miles...
Forum: History / Originality
06-08-2020, 07:58 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,690
Posted By simo

Re: Brand New Pace Car

Why do you think the exhaust tips are aftermarket?

They look like the stock TTA Tips to me.
Forum: Exhaust
06-07-2020, 08:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 436
Posted By simo

Re: Brand new Cats now rattling

Catalytic Converter Break In

Start up the engine and let it idle until it’s warmed up. Do not rev it.
Once the engine is warm, or after around 5 minutes, increase the RPMS to around 2500 for...
Forum: History / Originality
05-30-2020, 07:54 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,690
Posted By simo

Re: Brand New Pace Car

The Window Sticker on this Car has an MSRP of $31,323.00.
TTA #1015
Forum: Body
05-24-2020, 02:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 410
Posted By simo

Re: What was the factory finish for 1984 Trans Am grille inserts?

Yes, the grills on the 1984 Trans Am with the Aero Package were all painted Gloss Black with the exception of the 15TH Anniversary which were painted white.
Forum: History / Originality
12-15-2018, 12:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 528
Posted By simo

Re: This ad got me thinking, did any 1989 TTA cars receive a factory U1A CD player?

All 1,555 TTAs had both the; UK3 Steering Wheel Radio Controls and UT4 Radio, AM/FM Stereo-RV Cassette.
Forum: History / Originality
05-16-2018, 07:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,104
Posted By simo

Re: Painted Camaro Wheels?

1991 RS Camaro

White

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/1400x857/80-1991camaro_06_e4fab34b9a9367aaed89c3cf19f4cc83ebc853d6.jpg

Red

...
Forum: History / Originality
03-14-2018, 02:10 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,945
Posted By simo

Re: 1983 Trans Am 33k original miles barn find

All 1983 Trans Am's had this hood.

This car has the wrong air cleaner lid.
Forum: Interior
03-10-2018, 01:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,993
Posted By simo

Re: 84 anniversary carpet color?

GM called it "Medium Sand Gray".
Forum: History / Originality
11-28-2017, 07:25 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,291
Posted By simo

Re: ALERT: 1983 MSE at Salvage Auction

The VIN Code for the Crossfire in 1983 was "S".

The VIN Code for the L69 in 1983 was "7".
Forum: History / Originality
08-03-2017, 08:45 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,782
Posted By simo

Re: ANOTHER 1989 TTA WRECKED !!! FESTIVAL CAR ??

Not a Festival Car as it is too late of a build number...........
Forum: History / Originality
08-03-2017, 07:47 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,782
Posted By simo

Re: ANOTHER 1989 TTA WRECKED !!! FESTIVAL CAR ??

It was #1481.......
Forum: History / Originality
07-16-2017, 08:53 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 17,752
Posted By simo

Re: New Purchase! 1983 Pontiac Trans Am Daytona Pace Car

Lower cable where it comes into the cruise control. The issue will probably be with the cruise control.
Forum: History / Originality
05-31-2017, 04:49 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,260
Posted By simo

Re: Rare Bird Alert!

Never Mind Drew beat me to it...

Countersunk Screws are installed.
Forum: History / Originality
05-13-2017, 07:24 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,530
Posted By simo

Re: T-Top changes over the years

The addition of locks occurred during production of 1984.
There was an increase of $25.00 for T-Tops when equipped with the locking package.

Looking at 1984 Camaro Window Stickers there were two...
Forum: History / Originality
02-12-2017, 08:54 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,191
Posted By simo

Re: 89 GTA 5-speed 16,000 miles

Probably a typo when entering the mileage where it was entered as 41,471 it should have been 14,471 not uncommon....
Forum: History / Originality
01-30-2017, 01:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,838
Posted By simo

Re: 1984 TRANS AM L69

The Aero Kit was an option in 1984.
Forum: History / Originality
01-30-2017, 01:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,838
Posted By simo

Re: 1984 TRANS AM L69

This is the GM fix for the fuel boiling problems of the L69.

See link below.

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/history-originality/515437-l69-blower-kit.html
Forum: History / Originality
12-20-2016, 05:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,089
Posted By simo

Re: Who speaks RPO codes ?

RPO 82L & 82U Paint Code "Midnight Sand Gray"
RPO 60I Interior Trim "Light Sand Gray"
Forum: History / Originality
10-07-2016, 09:26 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,299
Posted By simo

Re: 1989 1LE Camaro - NEW FIND

The Check Digit is not random it is derived from a formula from the rest of the VIN.

In 1998 I wrote a software program to calculate the check digit.

VIN Check Digit Info from Wiki...
Forum: History / Originality
10-05-2016, 07:41 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,312
Posted By simo

Re: 1983 trans am NASCAR STROH's Tour pace car question

Sold for $5,500 at the 2013 Mecum Kissimmee Auction.

1983 Stroh's Pace Car at Kissimmee (https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0113-144647/1983-pontiac-trans-am/)

Not all 1983 Nascar Event Trans Am Pace...
Forum: History / Originality
09-18-2016, 12:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,483
Posted By simo

Re: 1984 Z28 "Rare"?

Another thread about a 1983 Camaro Radio Delete Car.

1983 Camaro Radio Delete Car (https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/history-originality/731942-rcvd-my-83-invoice.html)
Forum: History / Originality
09-18-2016, 12:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,483
Posted By simo

Re: 1984 Z28 "Rare"?

UL5 Radio Delete is listed

UN9 Radio Accommodation Package is not listed
U75 Power Antenna is not listed

The following is from wildjeff's site.
1982 - 1984 Firebird Decoding...
Forum: History / Originality
08-26-2016, 03:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 606
Posted By simo

Re: Verify if my Vehicle is Actually a Daytona 500

1983 DT500 radiator support tag....
318093 (http://s4.photobucket.com/user/OWIS/media/1%20Simo%20Photos%20Limited%20Distribution/DT500%20New%20One%202.jpg.html)
Forum: Interior
07-16-2016, 12:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 817
Posted By simo

Re: 1983 Daytona Pace Car carpet

Haven't had to buy any carpet for my cars since 1985, so I haven't researched it since then.
Yes I know the rubber pads in the drivers foot well are different from later cars.
I purchased an...
Forum: Interior
07-15-2016, 04:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 817
Posted By simo

Re: 1983 Daytona Pace Car carpet

The 1983 DT500 has the Medium Sand Gray Interior (Code 60).
Forum: Car Audio
06-07-2016, 12:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 789
Posted By simo

Re: Cassette player help for new owner

The stock 3rd Gen Radio in my TTA is unlocked with the Mute Button on the Steering Wheel Control Pad.
Forum: History / Originality
05-01-2016, 08:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,094
Posted By simo

Re: Rcvd my '83 invoice

One of my DT500 Build Sheets showing the Radio "UU6 STERO ETR CAS" with the Radio Accommodation Package UP8 "UN9 PROVI STE" and the power antenna "U75 POWER Antenna".

UU6 : RADIO, AM/FM STEREO,...
Forum: History / Originality
04-30-2016, 08:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,094
Posted By simo

Re: Rcvd my '83 invoice

That was separate option, a radio accommodation package was also available as RPO UN9 if a buyer chose radio delete and chose to install his own radio.
Forum: History / Originality
04-01-2016, 07:14 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,213
Posted By simo

Re: Well, Here's a 1985 Creampuff.....

Optional


https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/933x1000/80-1985camaro_10_274f84e7ab2fad6874f7aa86c9f4a8ff72e15ca9.jpg

...
Forum: Body
02-24-2016, 05:27 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,456
Posted By simo

Re: T-Tops tint change ?

Looking at 1984 Camaro Window Stickers there were two costs for CC1.

$825.00 without locks
$850.00 with locks

CC1 REMOVABLE GLASS RF PNLS W/LOCKS

See this post for the Window Sticker with...
Forum: Body
02-22-2016, 12:13 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,456
Posted By simo

Re: T-Tops tint change ?

It was a running change and only identified with the Hatch Roof - Removable RPO CC1.

The Window Sticker or Car Invoice will show a difference of $25.00 between Locking and Non-Locking T-Top Cars.
Forum: Body
02-22-2016, 10:19 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,456
Posted By simo

Re: T-Tops tint change ?

T-Tops were included in the 15th Anniversary Package, RPO Y82.

321510 (http://s4.photobucket.com/user/OWIS/media/15th%20Sales%20Information%20Jpg.jpg.html)
Forum: Body
02-22-2016, 08:44 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,456
Posted By simo

Re: T-Tops tint change ?

At least in the Firebird lined the T-Top locks started some time in 1984.
There was is difference of $25.00 between the non-locking and locking T-Tops.
The price for for the 15th Anniversary Trans...
Forum: History / Originality
02-10-2016, 07:27 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,760
Posted By simo

Re: Is my Firebird worth restoring...?

The Corvette had the CFI in 1984 but not the F-Body.

F-Body had the LG4 and L69 for the V8s and not the LU5 (CFI).
Forum: History / Originality
01-08-2016, 06:41 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,435
Posted By simo

Re: 89 TTA 84 Recaro verts

Both built by:
American Auto Restoration
15823 Annico Drive
Homer Glen, IL 60491

Here they are:

15th Vert...
Forum: History / Originality
11-03-2015, 02:32 PM
Replies: 631
Views: 118,548
Posted By simo

Re: READ ME! Before asking "Is my car rare/Desirable?"

All of my 1983 DT500 LG4 with 5-Speeds have the 3:73 gear sets in them.
The best thing about this one with the build sheet below is that all 1983 DT500 cars were built in Norwood and this one was...
Forum: History / Originality
08-07-2015, 04:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,715
Posted By simo

Re: Question on uniqueness rareity of this car

From Agent83, earlythirdgen,com
Yes the Firebird received the Lear-Siegler seats the difference is the passenger seat also had the leg/thigh extension not just the drivers seat.

...
Forum: History / Originality
05-11-2015, 08:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 652
Posted By simo

Re: Decal Identification

Pontiac Racing Decal Here (http://www.edecals.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=DC07025)
Forum: History / Originality
04-28-2015, 07:56 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,765
Posted By simo

Re: Bandit 24 of 200 signed by Burt Reynolds

My dealer had one in 1982.


1982 Catalog - Trans Am Trans Am Specialties in Cherry Hill, N.J. (http://www.78ta.com/media/TASCatalog.pdf)


December 1982 High Performance Pontiac Magazine
...
Forum: History / Originality
04-11-2015, 11:56 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 20,741
Posted By simo

Re: The real purpose and meaning of the Firebird SSA (and XS)

X was used from 1982 through 1986 for the Firebird S/E and not any of the Trans Am Special Editions.
Forum: History / Originality
04-02-2015, 03:09 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 47,413
Posted By simo

Re: Historic Firebird Concept Car Pics

You are describing the GNX Turbo and GNX Up Pipe, not the TTA's.
Forum: History / Originality
09-23-2014, 08:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,134
Posted By simo

Re: 83 firebird 500 le

They were produced in Van Nuys at "The Plant".
It was a regional offering thought up by the Southern California Pontiac Dealers to bring in interest to the showroom with a Limited Edition model that...
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