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Forum: History / Originality
02-09-2024, 07:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 440
Posted By okfoz

Re: 1988 Trans Am RPO codes

Ok, so you basically just copied and pasted each RPO code. I thought that something did it for you.
John
Forum: History / Originality
02-07-2024, 09:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 440
Posted By okfoz

Re: 1988 Trans Am RPO codes

Where did you get this information:
RPO Code+A1:B40 Description
AAA STANDARD EQUIPMENT
AK1 DELUXE BELT AND SHOULDER HARNESS
AM9 SEAT, REAR, SPLIT, BACK, FOLDING
AQ9 SEAT, FRONT BUCKET PASS,...
Forum: History / Originality
02-07-2024, 08:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 440
Posted By okfoz

Re: 1988 Trans Am RPO codes

8794 Trans Ams in 1988
RPO Code+A1:B40 Description
8,157 - AAA STANDARD EQUIPMENT
6,512 - AK1 DELUXE BELT AND SHOULDER HARNESS
5,400 - AM9 SEAT, REAR, SPLIT, BACK, FOLDING
966 - AQ9 SEAT, FRONT...
Forum: History / Originality
02-06-2024, 04:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 440
Posted By okfoz

Re: 1988 Trans Am RPO codes

The Austin page has so much bad information. It is close, but not exactly right. Also the RPOs they seem to have listed are lacking. For the Camaro RPOs it appears they just got the data from the...
Forum: History / Originality
02-05-2024, 09:09 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,928
Posted By okfoz

Re: Aluminum Hood Option

Thanks for sharing
Forum: Convertibles
11-23-2023, 08:56 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 12,473
Posted By okfoz

Re: 1989 ASC 5.7L GTA Convertible - my holy grail, found!!

1) 157 GTA's and Trans Am 350 Convertibles in 89. Estimate 15-20 of those were non GTA Trans Ams
2) I can authenticate 325 of the 330 1989 Firebird Convertibles. I have the list from ASC for...
Forum: History / Originality
09-25-2023, 02:10 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,861
Posted By okfoz

Re: dash buttons on firebirds

The tiny bulbs are often called "grain of rice" bulbs. You can get them off of Amazon, I usually buy them by the dozen. With that said, there are 2 types I have run into, a 12V version and the 14v...
Forum: Convertibles
09-25-2023, 01:02 PM
Replies: 1,071
Important/Useful : Your Convertibles
Views: 192,657
Posted By okfoz

Re: Your Convertibles

Time for an LS...
Forum: Convertibles
09-15-2023, 02:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 748
Posted By okfoz

Re: Convertible top replacement

The material looks wrong.
Forum: Convertibles
09-13-2023, 07:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 575
Posted By okfoz

Re: How do you keep your top when parked?

I always put my top up and windows up when parked in my garage. I figure it helps keep most dust out of the interior, and it does not keep the top folded. My 89 has holes in it that came with...
Forum: Convertibles
09-13-2023, 07:39 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 748
Posted By okfoz

Re: Convertible top replacement

If you are looking for originality, that one does not quite look right.
Forum: Convertibles
09-12-2023, 09:16 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 379
Posted By okfoz

Re: '91 ACS TA Mclaren?

ASC/McLaren worked together on a few projects,
1) McLaren is not the same McLaren racecar team in the UK.
2) ASC/McLaren worked on some Mustang Convertibles in the 80's, which I think is part of...
Forum: History / Originality
09-12-2023, 08:56 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 15,645
Posted By okfoz

Re: 1992 Jamaica Yellow Formula roll call!!

And it is that time again... New updates to the Jamaica Yellow Firebird data, I have the production data for all of the Formula, GTA, FB Convertible, and Trans Am Convertibles, this data is unchanged...
Forum: History / Originality
09-05-2023, 09:34 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 15,645
Posted By okfoz

Re: 1992 Jamaica Yellow Formula roll call!!

Wondering if it is your car Tony?
Forum: History / Originality
08-30-2023, 03:22 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 15,645
Posted By okfoz

Re: 1992 Jamaica Yellow Formula roll call!!

Just an update on 1992 Production Numbers:
According to PHS the following Quantites for Jamaica Yellow Firebirds:
503 - Base Firebirds (US Market)
38 - Base Firebird Convertibles (Total)

48 -...
Forum: History / Originality
08-29-2023, 04:23 PM
Replies: 631
Views: 118,286
Posted By okfoz

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

In 1989: There was a total of
1,073 (98U) Blue Trans Ams in 1989, 98U Blue was a Trans Am ONLY color for 1989
613 (L98) 350 Trans Ams
WS6 was an option on the Trans Am, Both the Y99 Suspension and...
Forum: History / Originality
08-01-2023, 02:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,364
Posted By okfoz

Re: '91-'92 Trans am convertible hp figures

From 90-92, according to the Parts catalog, all F-body TPI engines got the same cam. Part number 10111773. So in reality the biggest determining factors for performance was 1) Displacement of the...
Forum: History / Originality
07-04-2023, 01:00 PM
Replies: 303
Views: 10,091
Posted By okfoz

Re: Look what followed me home. ‘87 Formula

Gauge Resistor? Are you talking about the resistor for the dimming lights?
Forum: History / Originality
06-19-2023, 09:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 857
Posted By okfoz

Re: is my car an actual iroc?

for 1990, an LB9 means it is an IROC. The RS with the TPI for Police service was not released until 1991.
Forum: Convertibles
06-19-2023, 08:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,419
Posted By okfoz

Re: L98 Convertibles?

Best bet is someone swapped a 350 into it then. ASC did not do engine swaps.
Forum: Convertibles
06-19-2023, 04:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,419
Posted By okfoz

Re: L98 Convertibles?

The 8th digit is an "F" which makes it an LB9 aka 305 TPI.

The 350 would have an 8 for the 8th digit.

It is a Z28 Convertible with a TPI 305.

John
Forum: Convertibles
06-19-2023, 09:05 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,419
Posted By okfoz

Re: L98 Convertibles?

1) Do you have any pictures?
2) Also the first 12 digits of the VIN would help verify what you have.
3) In short, Chevrolet does not have record of any L98 Convertibles.

I have never seen any...
Forum: History / Originality
06-19-2023, 08:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,341
Posted By okfoz

Re: Black PW7 Wheels For 1988

What is really interesting is the PW7 Black Wheels were an option on Trans Ams, according to the Dealer Order Sheets, there was no provision As far as I can see on the order sheet to specify White or...
Forum: History / Originality
06-16-2023, 12:29 PM
Replies: 303
Views: 10,091
Posted By okfoz

Re: Look what followed me home. ‘87 Formula

Z31 is the Identification Price Sheet Advance,
WS8 is Price Order Acknowledgement
WY1 is Dealer Protection
ZF7 Sales Processing Option #26
ZF9 Sales Processing Option


On my lists of all the...
Forum: History / Originality
06-16-2023, 08:53 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,950
Posted By okfoz

Re: 91 GTA R6P Verified

Agreed.
Forum: History / Originality
06-16-2023, 08:37 AM
Replies: 303
Views: 10,091
Posted By okfoz

Re: Look what followed me home. ‘87 Formula

AAA - Standard Equipment
AK1 - Seat Belts Color Keyed
AM9 - Split rear folding seats
AR9 - Front Bucket Seats - Deluxe
A01 - Glass - Soft Ray ( Green )
A90 - Rear locking Compartment
BY4 -...
Forum: History / Originality
06-16-2023, 08:05 AM
Replies: 303
Views: 10,091
Posted By okfoz

Re: Look what followed me home. ‘87 Formula

I got the information from the Parts & Illustration Catalogs.
Forum: History / Originality
06-16-2023, 08:04 AM
Replies: 303
Views: 10,091
Posted By okfoz

Re: Look what followed me home. ‘87 Formula

Classic Industries also sells an "OER" aero Spoiler, but it looks awful, I would never use one of theirs because the spears are way way too thick. Hawks spears are also a little thicker than stock,...
Forum: History / Originality
06-14-2023, 03:36 PM
Replies: 303
Views: 10,091
Posted By okfoz

Re: Look what followed me home. ‘87 Formula

Here is what I found:
Standard Grille
83 (2nd Des) - 92
10077214 (LH) & 10077215 (RH)

Cloth Grille
85-86 U52 (Digital Dash)
87-88 B20 (Luxury Trim Group)
10077211 (LH) & 10077212 (RH)
Forum: History / Originality
06-14-2023, 02:55 PM
Replies: 303
Views: 10,091
Posted By okfoz

Re: Look what followed me home. ‘87 Formula

If you have a button on the dash with a slider, you would have the subwoofer. The reason I ask is you have the fancy speaker grilles. I am not sure if it was part of the subwoofer package or if it...
Forum: History / Originality
06-14-2023, 07:41 AM
Replies: 303
Views: 10,091
Posted By okfoz

Re: Look what followed me home. ‘87 Formula

Charlie, does your car have the Subwoofer option?
Forum: History / Originality
06-13-2023, 12:46 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,950
Posted By okfoz

Re: 91 GTA R6P Verified

R6P was basically the RPO for 91-92 for the performance axle (3.23 for L98, 3.42 for LB9+MM5) The Camaro called this the G92. It is confusing because the Formula and the GTA would have gotten the...
Forum: Convertibles
05-25-2023, 09:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 812
Posted By okfoz

Re: 91 Convertible Top Service Proceedure

Thank you
Forum: History / Originality
05-25-2023, 08:40 AM
Replies: 303
Views: 10,091
Posted By okfoz

Re: Look what followed me home. ‘87 Formula

Yes, the spoiler should be White. Awesome looking car!!!
Forum: Wheels and Tires
05-09-2023, 08:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,104
Posted By okfoz

Re: 3rd gen ROH ZR6 17" firehawk style wheels, how rare or desireable

They are actually the same casting as the ROH SZ wheels. The difference was they machined down the wheel.
Forum: History / Originality
05-03-2023, 01:20 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 15,934
Posted By okfoz

Re: Trans am police interceptor

Like Sofakingdom stated, there were no official police Firebirds per se. IE No base Firebirds with the B4C type package and 1LE for example. Chances are the DARE cars were confiscated from...
Forum: History / Originality
04-21-2023, 01:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 481
Posted By okfoz

Re: 89 Iroc Vert 5sp vs 89 5.7

Just get a 350 Auto Convertible. Problem solved.
Forum: Convertibles
04-21-2023, 01:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 539
Posted By okfoz

Re: Who Made the Hard Parts?

GM used to do all of their own stampings probably until the early to mid 80's. Gm owned Fisher, who made the bodies. As for the convertible pieces they were made by ASC AFAIK. I believe they are...
Forum: Convertibles
04-21-2023, 01:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 350
Posted By okfoz

Re: Trunk pull down part????

as my82roc stated it is for the Center High Mount Stop Lamp contacts. They used that instead of running wires around the hatch from the top. This was used from 1987-1990 on all convertibles and...
Forum: History / Originality
04-14-2023, 09:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,810
Posted By okfoz

Re: Body number plate Decode help!!!

They stopped using the Body Tags I think 1985 was the last year. Starting in 1984 they started using the SPID which was much more detailed.
Forum: History / Originality
04-14-2023, 08:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,810
Posted By okfoz

Re: Body number plate Decode help!!!

W62 makes it an Aero Package (Trans Am only). The Body number plates always had the BASE FS (F-body) S=Firebird) and the VIN would be FW (F-body) W=Trans Am, X= S/E. The numbers and letters are...
Forum: History / Originality
04-14-2023, 07:58 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,853
Posted By okfoz

Re: Intro/Hello: 1989 Formula WS6 - 50K Miles

Welcome to the Formula club. Go faster without all the flash...
Forum: History / Originality
04-12-2023, 02:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 786
Posted By okfoz

Re: 1982 TA Busch Clash Pace Car goes for $5,500 at Mecum Kissimmee

Rust on the front of the hood says it was a Steel Hood.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
02-28-2023, 08:21 AM
Replies: 546
Views: 74,494
Posted By okfoz

Re: Jeep cherokee and Astro van steering shafts

That would have made it easier to put them back in. My headers never seem to get that hot. They have some sort of ceramic coating and even after running for a while they get cool rather quickly.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
02-28-2023, 07:22 AM
Replies: 546
Views: 74,494
Posted By okfoz

Re: Jeep cherokee and Astro van steering shafts

I thought I would let anyone know that is planning on doing this, it is a rather easy project. However if you have headers (I have the 1.75" SLP headers on my 1987 Formula) getting the original...
Forum: Convertibles
02-27-2023, 01:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 994
Posted By okfoz

Re: 1989 convertible top recall

I ironed them on the outside, because I had holes about the size of dimes. Unfortunately I do not have pix right now and it is on a top bunk in my barn, so I would have to move some cars to get it...
Forum: Convertibles
02-23-2023, 03:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 994
Posted By okfoz

Re: 1989 convertible top recall

I believe I got them at Jo Ann Fabrics, might have been Michaels, but they had a Iron-On patch pretty heavy duty, and the pattern looks about the same. The Black was not exactly black, more of a...
Forum: Convertibles
02-23-2023, 01:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 994
Posted By okfoz

Re: 1989 convertible top recall

I would have to check ,but yep, that is where mine appear to be. I ended up getting some Iron-on patch material to put over the holes so they did not leak. I have a black Top so it was easy to...
Forum: Convertibles
02-23-2023, 07:32 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 994
Posted By okfoz

Re: 1989 convertible top recall

I have 4 holes in my top, I bet this is the issue. Interesting indeed.
Forum: History / Originality
02-20-2023, 12:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 622
Posted By okfoz

Re: 1986 TA Convertible - with recaros

ASC had made a few cars as far back as 1985, I know of a single 1985 Camaro ASC Convertible. I have record of 3 Trans Ams for 1986, Never spotted an 85 Firebird convertible, however the 3 Firebird...
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