#1  
Old 10-10-2024, 04:05 PM
Ramairnacho Ramairnacho is offline
Chief Ponti-yacker
 
Join Date: Aug 2021
Location: Antioch Ca
Posts: 749
Default 1970 dark saddle armrest

My firebihas been I family since 76 and thos is my question. My original arm rest is leather and has a dark saddle color pattern. I seen an 81 dark saddle firebird with same lid. they are different than black for sure and like to know history and years behind the lid and where to find 1 in.good shape for my 70 formula 400.
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version

Name:	Screenshot_20241010_070642_Gallery.jpg
Views:	64
Size:	31.5 KB
ID:	641109  


Last edited by Ramairnacho; 10-10-2024 at 04:57 PM.
  #2  
Old 10-10-2024, 05:18 PM
'ol Pinion head 'ol Pinion head is offline
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: INJUN Territory, Red State Merica!
Posts: 9,704
Default

1970 Saddle interior color is not the as the dark chocolate color used on the dash assemblies & consoles in '81 "two tone" interiors. The '81 color is much darker, have also parted several 70 Birds with both Sandalwood & Saddle interiors. Up until an old friend bought a new '83 Z-28 I regularly worked on his loaded '81 SE Turbo with that color combo interior. Also have had two 81 Bird partscars with the light Pimlico pattern seats & dk chocolate dashes & consoles.

__________________
Buzzards gotta eat... same as worms.
The Following User Says Thank You to 'ol Pinion head For This Useful Post:
  #3  
Old 10-10-2024, 05:24 PM
Norwood's Avatar
Norwood Norwood is offline
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Posts: 6,672
Default

Leather was never used in any 70 second gen interior. If it’s leather it’s not original

The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to Norwood For This Useful Post:
  #4  
Old 10-10-2024, 09:53 PM
burd's Avatar
burd burd is offline
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: MOTOR CITY
Posts: 1,688
Default

Find a nOS hoarder.
I have. New lid in the GM box, but it’s not for sale

__________________
🧩 Burds Parts, Finding those Hard to Find PCs, no Fisher Price Toys Here

Just Say No To 8” Flakes

Unburdened by what has been

🇮🇱
The Following User Says Thank You to burd For This Useful Post:
  #5  
Old 10-10-2024, 10:53 PM
Ramairnacho Ramairnacho is offline
Chief Ponti-yacker
 
Join Date: Aug 2021
Location: Antioch Ca
Posts: 749
Default Dark saddle lid

this is my lid came with car and had car since 76. I assume it's stock but I might be wrong. We bought car used and I. thinking that original owner bought it off showroom floor and it was used as a display model.
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version

Name:	20241010_193417.jpg
Views:	68
Size:	43.8 KB
ID:	641112   Click image for larger version

Name:	20241010_193431.jpg
Views:	52
Size:	35.7 KB
ID:	641113  

  #6  
Old 10-14-2024, 01:53 AM
Transamric's Avatar
Transamric Transamric is offline
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Western WA.
Posts: 2,620
Default

Without a doubt that is NOT a factory original console lid. They were ALL vinyl in '70 regardless of the color.
Your best option is to locate a black one and dye it to the brown you want.

The Following User Says Thank You to Transamric For This Useful Post:
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:53 AM.

 

About Us

The PY Online Forums is the largest online gathering of Pontiac enthusiasts anywhere in the world. Founded in 1991, it was also the first online forum for people to gather and talk about their Pontiacs. Since then, it has become the mecca of Pontiac technical data and knowledge that no other place can surpass.

 




Copyright © 2017