Aftermarket body panels
01-17-2002, 12:52 AM
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Car: 82 & 91 Firebird
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Transmission: TH350 & 700
Axle/Gears: 4:11 & 2.72
Aftermarket body panels
Where can I get body panels, for my 82 firebird. I would really like new, But can't afford them from GM.
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John
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01-17-2002, 02:14 PM
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Car: 1986 Firebird, 2000 WS6
Engine: 2.8, LS1
Transmission: 700R4, T-56
Axle/Gears: Stock, Stock
Go to Classic Industries and look at their online catalog, or get one at 888-462-2825
Well, I went to go look for mine and scan some pages up, but I can't find it at the moment...
Well, I went to go look for mine and scan some pages up, but I can't find it at the moment...
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01-17-2002, 05:53 PM
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Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
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several folks around here say that aftermarket is more hassle than its worth, go with GM if you can...
I looked at an 87 formula, and I could tell there was something wrong with the fender, but could not figure out what it was till I realized it was some aftermarket piece.
they just do not look perfect.
Good luck
John
I looked at an 87 formula, and I could tell there was something wrong with the fender, but could not figure out what it was till I realized it was some aftermarket piece.
they just do not look perfect.
Good luck
John
01-17-2002, 06:50 PM
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Car: 82 Camaro Z28
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the cheapest place to find f-body body panels is probably the boneyard. with 3rd gens between 10-20 yrs old now it shouldnt be a problem to find one. i would try to avoid the aftermarket pannels. they tend to not "fit" correctly. ull always notice it.
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01-17-2002, 07:47 PM
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Car: 82 & 91 Firebird
Engine: 400 & 355
Transmission: TH350 & 700
Axle/Gears: 4:11 & 2.72
I have tallked to the local yard that has a couple, but they want $70 apiece. I was figuring I might be able to find them cheaper, But if they arent going to look right, then it looks like I have my answer.
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01-18-2002, 12:02 AM
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Car: 91Z28 L98
Engine: HSR 350
Transmission: Goebel 700R4
Just interested if anyone else has had problems with aftermarket panels fitting.....I'm looking into buying an aftermarket fender. If so, please post if you have had been satisfied with aftermarket or not..
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