Where to find a 70 T/A Tail panel filler
 

I'm trying to help a friend restore a 70 TA and he cannot find a tail panel filler replacement for it . AMD makes 1 for a 74-78 but no listing for the 70 . Any one know of a place to get this ? Thanks

You could post in the Parts Wanted section on this site.

Or they show up on ebay occasionally, such as this one:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-1973-F...wAAOSwzQxgOx3a

The Parts Place sells a repro, but I don't know how good it is.

I believe there is one posted here as of today?
Parts for sale. Seller grtd777?

Not certain this what you're looking for but I believe the link Ifdsteve was referring to from grd777 was:
https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com...d.php?t=839519

googled it and located these two from Firebird Central

Rear Body Tail Light Finish Filler Panel

https://www.firebirdcentral.com/1970...p/she-2523.htm

Rear Body Tail Light Metal Panel

https://www.firebirdcentral.com/1970.../she-2522c.htm

No knowledge of the fit or quality though

The parts place unit has ZERO radius on the top that curves to trunk, the mounting carriage bolts are wobbly and not in correct locations for exact fit. The "P O N T I A C " letter holes are not consistent at best. Lots of work to get this part to work. Figure a full 8 hours anyway and multiple on and off testing on a straight car

isnt that the case with the majority of parts from PP??

While probably true, I decided to comment on this subject part and thread based on my own experience with these tail panels.

I got a real nice one, but shipping typically makes it cost prohibitive

Possible to see a picture ?

sure, but the last time i tried and ship one to MI it was like 225 bucks due to length

Ok , hold on until I get some more info from him . I don't think this is the same part he needs by your description .

Everyone is describing the fiberglass tail panel that the lock passes through and the PONTIAC letters attach to. its about 5 foot long (width of the car)

HE's replacing inner outer Q/panel and there's a smaller piece he wasn't aware of needing also to go along with that or he found more rust but he showed me a pic of a part that looked like a rather small part . He found one for a 74 -78 but he needs a 70 . Thanks for you help .

This part you refer to goes between the metal tail panel and the tail light area to rear quarter. Its about 10 " long and 4-5" wide. It is NOT available for 70-73 Firebirds. Many places sell it as such, but it is, in fact , a Camaro part. Better to make one than try to use it.

When I was working with Goodmark on the quarterpanels back in 2013, I pleaded with the community for a pair of used filler in any condition (even one side would ahve been sufficient) in an effort to make this package complete with the trunk extensions, quarters and tailpanel. Alas I did not receive a single response. Consequently, these are not made by any company as of today that I am aware of.

Tremendous thanks again for your dedication on getting the rear sheetmetal produced for these cars.
Never saw the request for the filler pieces - but i don't have a 70-73 parts car anyway.

However there is a clapped out-parted out-bone skeleton of a 70 Bird about 20 miles away from me in a Jyard, if they are still on it they would be the last pieces left of any use at all.
Will check in the upcoming weeks/month.

Went out and looked at the ones in my car. If it's the curved piece I think is what's being discussed they'd be a pain to make without having one out of a car to use as a pattern. Even with ones as patterns trying to make them without a press would be time consuming.

X2 on ALL he said ^^^^. I did cut out a pair for Gregggg for one of his cars. I cut way around them.
Since I need to replace one coming up this summer, I may try to get one out in one piece for a pattern, make it a printable template or something.

Yes the curved piece that fills in between the quarter and the metal tail panel ,bought several pairs of these back in the early 80s when replacing 1/4s on early tas .never heard of now and very difficult to get off

Did anyone ever reproduce lower inner tail panel that goes from the trunk floor to the bottom of outer tail panel for 70 to 73?

^^^^^^^^^^^^

Yes, AMD made it. The 74-81 is also produced. If anyone can get me a quarter filler piece, even 1 side, Goodmark will make it.

I will cut out both sides. They have odd compound bends, so I may leave in tact as the shape may get ruined with weld removal.
I cannot do this for a few weeks as is a mess here, ice, mud, ice snow, ice. wet.

Call Ron Johnson at Potomac Classic Pontiac. He will have originals.

301-668-0101

Noble suggestion by all means - but he won't have any of them.
He has been looking for a single or a pair himself since at least 2013 .

Ron is the fellow who teamed with Goodmark to reproduce the rear sheetmetal.

Ron J = sd7369

Yep

Ron,
Are these what you're looking for?

Been about 40 years since I seen a pair of those

Yes , those look like the parts !!!!! Thanks keith k. SENT PM !!!!!!

Shazamm !
lets get them lil babies on the RePop Menu

Way to go Keith :thumbup:

that would be fan-freaking-tastic!!

I am quite astonished with how much is now available - I would have never guessed twenty years ago for the aftermarket to offer so much considering how low the production was on the early cars.

Thanks everyone for the feedback and I hope someone will be able to get some repops on this part and others done !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

fillers
 

if you wish to contribute these to the cause, contact me by pm or at [email protected]. It will likely take about 1 year to get these done. I will need someone to trial fit them once completed to double check the fit. Once approved, it will take 4-6 months to get them stamped and shipped. Of course, production time is contingent on the world market and economic conditions at the time of production. You will get perhaps 3-4 free pairs as payment.

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Thanks for the further (and honest...) info on the process. A year's a long time.... lots can happen. I'll think about it and send you a note-

1971 firebird quarter panel to tail panel filler panel
 

I read a thread on these 1971 firebird quarter panel to tail panel filler panel, does or are they now being reproduced I am in need of a set
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Just read this thread , I am currently looking for a set of these filler panels for my 1971 firebird formula , any out there to be purchased. new to this forum hello everybody

I believe they are reproduced, try firebird central. I bought parts from.them before. But I'm a hobbies maybe an expert can chimme in

Any updates on these?

Another part I’m looking for is the small filler panel’s between the trunk drop offs and the rear cross rail.

Thanks,
Stan

This filler extension panel is available for a camaro. It will work but needs more metal and shaping to get it looking correct inside. The repop drop off needs to be shaped as well on the curve. The top where the bumper mount needs to be flattened as well

I sent Ron a PM to see if there is any update on the tailpanel fillers

I am looking for this filler panel.73 firebird.

See this thread... https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com...d.php?t=878406

Great,

I will give it a look.

Thank You,

Kevin

Now in stock from Goodmark:

Part Number

Description

GMK432185270L

REAR BODY PANEL EXT LH;70-73 FIREBIRD

GMK432185270R

REAR BODY PANEL EXT RH;70-73 FIREBIRD

Awesome. Thanks for letting me know

These parts are priced at $57.00 each from any Goodmark dealer. These were the last unavailable rear sheet metal parts for the 70-73 birds.

I just purchased a set. Thank you for your dedication and for getting us the parts for our cars.

Actually there is at least a pair of last unavailable parts not being reproduced…

The trunk drop off to cross rail fillers. The ones marketed as Camaro/Firebird are actually Camaro only.

Here is a picture of one. I am attempting to make these. I have the stamping dies designed and am waiting for the machine shop to make them so I can attempt to start stamping these.

Stan.

Yes Stan is finishing up the last parts that I believe are going to make a lot of people happy and their lives easier when dealing with those rotten back ends of the quarters and tail panels. Thank you Stan.