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Forum: Firebirds for Sale
06-28-2021, 06:52 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 774
Posted By Firebat

Trans Am KITT 4th Gen Dash Project

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Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
01-21-2021, 08:03 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 14,786
Posted By Firebat

Re: Thirdgen toys, models, etc.

I have sold the transformers but am selling the larger toy car.

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_5065_6dbbbebf7babcd5b75063786ffb5f9515ea55352.jpg...
Forum: Miscellaneous Third Gen Items!
08-07-2020, 11:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,151
Posted By Firebat

Re: Large plastic toy car - 1982 Firebird Trans Am

available, sent you an email through thirdgen.org with PayPal information. Let me know if you have any trouble sending payment, thanks
Forum: LTX and LSX
07-09-2020, 07:16 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,148
Posted By Firebat

Re: LS1 Plastic Tank Fuel Sending Unit Solution

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Forum: Interior
06-11-2020, 07:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,345
Posted By Firebat

Re: List of sun visors that swap in our cars?

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/interior/760398-4th-gen-visors-better.html

I installed 4th gen. Had to use parts from a thirdgen to make it work. I'd like to recover mine and do something to make...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
06-08-2020, 11:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 826
Posted By Firebat

Lexan T-tops

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Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-08-2020, 09:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,204
Posted By Firebat

Re: Chrysler Crossfire Third Brake Light

What adhesive was used to mount the Crossfire TBL to the rear glass?
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-26-2020, 05:09 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 26,423
Posted By Firebat

Re: Need help on which LED bulbs...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JXLH7CG/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A24I8BRTUB8C52&psc=1 I'm planning on ordering this one from amazon that does have the ground wire. I'll find out if it works...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-03-2019, 08:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,385
Posted By Firebat

Re: Luxe Auto Concepts Tail Light Tint

It's different, shouldn't fade like paint, should apply darkness more evenly than paint (unless the carbon fiber pattern shows through but the pattern would be even/same), shouldn't lose gloss...
Forum: Electronics
10-01-2019, 08:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 514
Posted By Firebat

Re: Instrument Cluster Lighting

I wouldn't trust LED's from ebay. Go to superbrightleds.com, I have used them for years. 194 is probably the bulb size you want and they have them in many colors. Remove cluster first to verify and...
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-23-2019, 03:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,784
Posted By Firebat

Re: LS1 Plastic Tank -- Clarification Needed

It's normal for Hawks to price items the way that they do. The one that Hawks sells might be a more plug-n-play one. I could make one like that by using both new LS1 and Grand Prix aftermarket fuel...
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-23-2019, 01:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,784
Posted By Firebat

Re: LS1 Plastic Tank -- Clarification Needed

Thirdgen fuel gauge is looking for 0-90ohm. I used an aftermarket Grand Prix fuel level sensor assembly but only used the circuit board from it. I did the following:

1. I removed the circuit board...
Forum: Body
08-19-2019, 02:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,623
Posted By Firebat

Re: Why does noone produces new taillights?

And to get back on topic, I don't know why no one will make new tail lights. People will spend $200-500 for junk 91-92 TA tail lights that are de-laminated, cracked, or tinted to cover the...
Forum: Body
08-19-2019, 02:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,623
Posted By Firebat

Re: Why does noone produces new taillights?

Forgot about some.

82-84 T/A export and 84 Trans Am 15th Anniversary....
Forum: Cooling
07-15-2019, 07:28 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 27,597
Posted By Firebat

Re: R22 to r134 conversion. here goes, all factory

I ditched the factory clamp. If you tighten the accumulator fittings down then it doesn't go anywhere. Looks better without it too. I'm running custom made a/c lines though so your results may differ.
Forum: Body
07-08-2019, 04:36 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,189
Posted By Firebat

Re: LED light bulbs

Tail Lights -
Pros - The red LED's in the tails make the stock bulb setup look orange-ish red on my 82 T/A tail lights. A more true Red color with red LED's. Also tried some spare 85-90 TA tails out...
Forum: TPI
06-30-2019, 08:58 PM
Replies: 825
Views: 138,972
Posted By Firebat

Re: Fuel Pump Issues regarding heat???

Your last sentence probably has a typo in it somewhere. The fuel tank vent valve was the cause of my problems with the fuel pump. I burned up 2 pumps including a Walbro before I figured out it was...
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
06-20-2019, 11:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,319
Posted By Firebat

Re: Cargo cover lid for motorized hatch

Just in need of the cargo lid now - any color. Will send PM.
Forum: Body
06-18-2019, 06:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,865
Posted By Firebat

Re: 87 Firebird Custom Bumper (Rubber Insert Delete)

Wasn't there base model firebirds that had no bumperettes or ground effects sometime in 85-90? I swear I have seen them multiple times before and even in person but can't find them in an image search.
Forum: Body
06-17-2019, 12:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,036
Posted By Firebat

Question for those with 4th Gen Style Spoiler

Hawks 4th Gen style Spoiler question - looking for the part number on the LED brake light. I sanded the numbers off of mine years ago because I blacked it out at one time. Now, I can’t find the red...
Forum: Body
06-12-2019, 07:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,844
Posted By Firebat

Re: 85-90 & 91-92 Wrap Around Spoiler Questions

For my 4th Gen styled spoiler from Hawks, I had to make my own thicker L brackets for the sides. Maybe a half inch wide and 16 ga metal is what I made? They provided some L brackets. However, they...
Forum: Body
06-10-2019, 10:33 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,989
Posted By Firebat

Re: Exterior door handles

Like everything thirdgen related, I always check if I can upgrade to 4th Gen parts when possible. 4th gen door handles bolt right in and in my opinion look a little bit better. That's just my opinion...
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
06-08-2019, 07:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,319
Posted By Firebat

EDIT: part no longer needed

Edit: part no longer needed.
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-06-2019, 07:44 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,583
Posted By Firebat

Re: Coreys 89 Firebird LT1/T5 Swap

Sounds great. Let me know if you have part numbers or where you bought them from as well. Thanks.
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-06-2019, 06:29 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,583
Posted By Firebat

Re: Coreys 89 Firebird LT1/T5 Swap

Did you buy some special heater core hoses? Have any more photos of those?
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-05-2019, 06:07 PM
Replies: 427
Views: 62,889
Posted By Firebat

Re: 83 Camaro\95 Caprice LT1\transplant

Saw you got an electric water pump. Any reason you went with one brand over another?
Forum: Body
06-05-2019, 07:32 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,189
Posted By Firebat

Re: LED light bulbs

I went with the red ones from superbrightleds.com. I buy all my LED's from there and they are a USA company out of Missouri. Just bought them when they had their last sale over Memorial Day. They...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-02-2019, 08:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,726
Posted By Firebat

Re: Lt1 swap sensor question

Is it this?
http://shbox.com/1/temp_sensor2.jpg
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-02-2019, 08:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,726
Posted By Firebat

Re: Lt1 swap sensor question

This photo has an interesting note on it about sensors above the oil filter. Got the photo from here: http://shbox.com/1/component_location_views.html...
Forum: Members Firebirds
06-01-2019, 08:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,767
Posted By Firebat

Re: '86 Trans Am

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Forum: Members Firebirds
05-31-2019, 11:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,767
Posted By Firebat

Re: '86 Trans Am

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Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
05-29-2019, 10:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,013
Posted By Firebat

Re: 82-84 Trans Am Tail lights

I know these are sold but did you put the 2nd gen emblem on? If you did, just wondering where you got it from?
Forum: Electronics
05-29-2019, 06:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,144
Posted By Firebat

Re: Low Beam issues Firebird

There are no relays for the headlight bulbs. Only wires and wire connectors in-between the headlight low/high switch and the bulbs. Both high and low beam use the same power source so it’s not on...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-28-2019, 08:05 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 10,565
Posted By Firebat

Re: What made you buy your 3rd gen?

Back in the 90's I lived in a small town with 300 people that had 13 thirdgen owners in it. Thirdgens were very popular back then so probably had something to do with it.

I paid 3,250 for the 86...
Forum: Members Firebirds
05-22-2019, 07:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,767
Posted By Firebat

Re: '86 Trans Am

The bumper was built by Joe Penko in Canada. I believe the link below is his photobucket that has pics from his other fiberglass projects and customers he has sold KR bumpers to:...
Forum: Cooling
05-21-2019, 08:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,528
Posted By Firebat

Re: So which AC condenser is the best?

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Forum: Cooling
05-21-2019, 07:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,528
Posted By Firebat

Re: So which AC condenser is the best?

I'm also wondering if anyone has installed this? The price seems high but would be nice to bolt right in.
Forum: Members Firebirds
05-20-2019, 07:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,767
Posted By Firebat

Re: '86 Trans Am

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Forum: Members Firebirds
05-14-2019, 07:24 AM
Replies: 707
Views: 90,739
Posted By Firebat

Re: A Firebird GTA the way they should have bult it....

Where did you get the extra bulb harnesses/pigtails for the front fender side markers?
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-13-2019, 11:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 682
Posted By Firebat

faded center tail bird

Wondering if anyone has fixed this problem by placing a decal or emblem over the faded firebird on the center tail? Or what are the dimensions of the sail panel firebird decals? Just looking for an...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
05-12-2019, 07:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 692
Posted By Firebat

Re: 4x6 speakers, new, sealed

Private message sent
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
05-11-2019, 09:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 692
Posted By Firebat

SOLD! 4x6 speakers, new, sealed

4x6 Pioneer Speakers, still in shrink wrap
$25 shipped
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_2308_112c08359422867433d5cf98ff2bc00658e25987.jpg...
Forum: Members Firebirds
05-11-2019, 08:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,146
Posted By Firebat

Re: Firebird custom emblems

I've tried emailing and submitting a form on their website at emblem pros but haven't heard back from a week.
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-10-2019, 03:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,094
Posted By Firebat

Re: 95 LT1 swap, years later

I picked up a salvage cruise control module and cable from a V6 93-97 4th Gen F-Body. On gmpartsdirect it looked like it was the same part number. If anyone has made digital cruise control work on a...
Forum: Body
05-09-2019, 12:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,522
Posted By Firebat

Re: Warped bumper - fix or replace?

Warped bumper is part of the reason why I got a GTA style Knight Rider fiberglass bumper. I realize not everyone wants to make that kind of investment and not everyone would prefer to have a KR...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
05-01-2019, 06:06 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,033
Posted By Firebat

Re: Spare tire options in 2019

I'd like to have a 17" spare. GTO spare might work with a different tire. Its not going to fit in the spare tire wheel well though. I have Corvette C5 front brakes and don't know if they would clear...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-27-2019, 07:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,695
Posted By Firebat

Re: Kitt Scanner questions

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Forum: Electronics
04-25-2019, 07:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,651
Posted By Firebat

Re: Wiper motor relocation

look into the Nissan wiper motor if more clearance is needed:
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/ltx-lsx/692669-ls1-swap-now-i.html
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
04-24-2019, 08:22 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,709
Posted By Firebat

Re: Window racer

If all it does is convert 12 volts DC to 18 VDC then there has to a cheaper way. Probably would need to spend some time trying to figure that out though and maybe that wouldn't be worth it....
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