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Old 04-29-2009 | 02:27 AM
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rear wing options?

I've seen everything that's available specifically for our cars. has anyone adapted a wing from something else to fit a third gen f-body? any pics? I'm curious as to whether or not there is anything else that fits closely enough that it could be adapted without a lot of work/money.
lets see 'em :]
Old 04-29-2009 | 12:46 PM
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Re: rear wing options?

i think the fiero wings work pretty good. here is mine







Old 04-29-2009 | 01:28 PM
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that looks pretty good on there
by the way, I LOVE those seats
Old 04-29-2009 | 06:26 PM
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Re: rear wing options?

A real OEM 4th gen wing hands down......


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Old 04-29-2009 | 08:20 PM
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Re: rear wing options?

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A real OEM 4th gen wing hands down......

yes, but they only really "work" on a 91-92 bird

nice car though!
Old 04-29-2009 | 08:33 PM
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Re: rear wing options?

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yes, but they only really "work" on a 91-92 bird

nice car though!
I had an 89 GTA back in 2001-2004 that I installed a 4th gen wing and a RA1 hood. The RA1 really helped the wing match the bodylines of the car IMO. I just wish I would have taken better pics before I sold the car





Old 04-30-2009 | 08:02 PM
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Re: rear wing options?

Have you seen this one. Its called a one year spoiler. Only 39,000 were made in "88" I found it in a wrecking yard and took the hole hatch.

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Old 04-30-2009 | 08:34 PM
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Re: rear wing options?

Heres one more shot.

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Old 04-30-2009 | 09:41 PM
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Re: rear wing options?

you gotta run one of these http://www.gdbodykits.com/Drag-Style.../as-105505.htm

j/k
Old 05-01-2009 | 09:10 AM
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Re: rear wing options?

I don't think nothing beats an aftermarket 4th gen firebird style thirdgen spoiler in looks but they are a little heavy and a little pricey. Nice for a street car. If I was building a drag car though, I would make my own lightweight aluminum spoiler like the pic below.

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Old 05-01-2009 | 11:17 AM
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Re: rear wing options?

maybe I should make a fiberglass version of that.

Originally Posted by Firebat
I don't think nothing beats an aftermarket 4th gen firebird style thirdgen spoiler in looks but they are a little heavy and a little pricey. Nice for a street car. If I was building a drag car though, I would make my own lightweight aluminum spoiler like the pic below.

Old 05-01-2009 | 11:42 AM
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Re: rear wing options?

I'm thinking of going with the simple wing found on the early 3rd gens, or maybe adapting a deck lid lip spoiler as a 2nd gen throw-back. Thoughts?

http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/fi...82-86also.aspx

http://media.motortopia.com/files/73...ff2a35/120.jpg
Old 05-01-2009 | 12:32 PM
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Re: rear wing options?

Anyone have more pictures of that nice looking gray Trans AM? I like the gas cap too. Nice choices for wings/spoilers. If someone was able to come up with a "heritage" style rear Trans AM spoiler I'd be kind of interested to see how it looks because I might be interested.
Old 05-01-2009 | 02:41 PM
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Re: rear wing options?

this one is also a good option, well that is if you could find one;special package option
Old 05-02-2009 | 10:09 AM
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Re: rear wing options?

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/body...ml#post3843621Check out this link for ideas, just to warn you though I have about $400 in mine so far, (I had to make it twice, trial and error). That does not even begin to get into how much time I've spent, and I have a body shop. I've put a good 150hr on this thing getting it right and molding then remolding. At my own rate of 35hr shop time I owe myself about $5,500 in time and supplies on this one..."that one's goin to collections."

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Old 05-02-2009 | 10:19 AM
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Re: rear wing options?

Originally Posted by strc09
Anyone have more pictures of that nice looking gray Trans AM? I like the gas cap too. Nice choices for wings/spoilers. If someone was able to come up with a "heritage" style rear Trans AM spoiler I'd be kind of interested to see how it looks because I might be interested.
Yeah. I tried contacting this guy about his spoiler but I was ignored. Oh well, here's links to more pics of that guy's car:

http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/album.php?albumid=1045
http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/pontia...-gen-bird.html
Old 05-02-2009 | 10:57 AM
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Re: rear wing options?

wow, that really nice work. it looks really good on there.
for mine I'd like something similar to that, just on mine I wouldn't want it quite as wide, and I lean mine back just a bit, but thats just part of the "vision" I have for my car :]

Originally Posted by crazy_hotrodder
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/body...ml#post3843621Check out this link for ideas, just to warn you though I have about $400 in mine so far, (I had to make it twice, trial and error). That does not even begin to get into how much time I've spent, and I have a body shop. I've put a good 150hr on this thing getting it right and molding then remolding. At my own rate of 35hr shop time I owe myself about $5,500 in time and supplies on this one..."that one's goin to collections."
Old 05-03-2009 | 10:03 AM
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Re: rear wing options?

Originally Posted by ronusmcmma
Have you seen this one. Its called a one year spoiler. Only 39,000 were made in "88" I found it in a wrecking yard and took the hole hatch.
Actually it is refered to most often as the "shorty spoiler" and if anyone wants one I have one for sale. Just pmail me for pics and info.

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Old 05-04-2009 | 02:13 PM
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Re: rear wing options?

found this on ebay not too long ago...never seen a spoiler like this...i kinda like it.
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Old 05-04-2009 | 03:18 PM
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Re: rear wing options?

I like that a LOT better than mine

Originally Posted by punkdude908
found this on ebay not too long ago...never seen a spoiler like this...i kinda like it.
Old 05-04-2009 | 03:18 PM
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Re: rear wing options?

how much do you want for it?

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Actually it is refered to most often as the "shorty spoiler" and if anyone wants one I have one for sale. Just pmail me for pics and info.
Old 05-04-2009 | 06:44 PM
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Re: rear wing options?

Originally Posted by punkdude908
found this on ebay not too long ago...never seen a spoiler like this...i kinda like it.
post #14. i like it though!

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Old 05-04-2009 | 09:01 PM
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Re: rear wing options?

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how much do you want for it?
$50 plus shipping...Paypal payment
Old 05-04-2009 | 09:40 PM
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Re: rear wing options?

Originally Posted by 86NiteRider
$50 plus shipping...Paypal payment
could you get me a shipping estimate to 43506 please?
Old 05-05-2009 | 10:24 AM
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Re: rear wing options?

Originally Posted by poomwah
could you get me a shipping estimate to 43506 please?
Add $17 for oversized box and shipping to 43506 2-3 days
Old 05-05-2009 | 01:46 PM
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awesome :] thanks... I'll repost my maro spoiler in the for sale section and hopefully someone will buy it , then I can buy yours
Old 05-05-2009 | 01:56 PM
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how much are you selling the spoiler for
Old 05-05-2009 | 02:07 PM
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Re: rear wing options?

Originally Posted by toplessrss
how much are you selling the spoiler for
$50 plus shipping
Old 05-05-2009 | 03:34 PM
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Re: rear wing options?

Originally Posted by toplessrss
how much are you selling the spoiler for
mine? or nightriders? mines 125
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