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damannhw 06-23-2011 01:18 PM

Did any Firebirds ever get a painted taillight panel ?
 
I know some of the 2nd gen Camaro's got black painted taillight panels, but was wondering if any of the Firebirds ever got that treatment ?
Thanks !

Norwood 06-23-2011 02:55 PM

Nope.

damannhw 06-23-2011 03:06 PM

Thanks !

Wonder what it would look like if they did ?

Kell 06-23-2011 04:37 PM

I've seen quite a few painted that way, here is one I can find quickly, it is flynlow's formula

http://pontiacformula.free.fr/photo/.../gen2/73.7.jpg

LeighP 06-24-2011 11:38 AM

From the factory, the Camaros showed they were BBC equipped with the black rear panel. At least, thats what I recall from my Camaro driving days.....lol.

damannhw 06-24-2011 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Kell (Post 4349314)
I've seen quite a few painted that way, here is one I can find quickly, it is flynlow's formula.


Thanks. That looks pretty good.

The reason I ask is that my car is having the trunk lid and tail panel re-painted this week. The car is silver, and I was thinking about doing a satin charcoal finish on the tail panel. Car is not a "numbers" car, kind of going for more of a pro-touring look, and my BOZE wheels should arrive soon too ! The wheels will have the charcoal centers, so I think it would compliment it nicely.

Ram Air IV 06-26-2011 12:42 AM

I've been a Transam / Firebird fanatic for 37 years and have never seen any tail panels come from GM painted black. In 1978 Transam came from the factory with the tail-light frames painted flat-black . All 67 -68 Camaro SS ,(big-block) cars came with the black tail panels .

PONTIAC-ONE 06-26-2011 04:40 AM

You can now get Carbon fiber tail panels....natural Black finish and would look cool for that Pro Tour look.

Transamric 06-27-2011 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Ram Air IV (Post 4351087)
I've been a Transam / Firebird fanatic for 37 years and have never seen any tail panels come from GM painted black. In 1978 Transam came from the factory with the tail-light frames painted flat-black . All 67 -68 Camaro SS ,(big-block) cars came with the black tail panels .

As did '69 - 71 BB Camaros. :old:

Formulabruce 06-27-2011 03:02 AM

How about White? on a TV car??
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...9FIREBIRD4.jpg

FLYNLOW 06-27-2011 03:59 PM

Here's another.
http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/s...ula400/108.jpg

eaglesan13 06-27-2011 07:03 PM

Niles Canyon?

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Originally Posted by FLYNLOW (Post 4352218)


bossbirdta 06-27-2011 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Formulabruce (Post 4351823)

Looks like the one George Barris did!

Formulabruce 06-27-2011 10:29 PM

It is, was just on Ebay too, with an old repaint

damannhw 06-30-2011 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by PONTIAC-ONE (Post 4351140)
You can now get Carbon fiber tail panels....natural Black finish and would look cool for that Pro Tour look.

I would like to see those ! I've heard there are other carbon fiber parts available (and more in the works), and I believe the PT Firebird Goldberg is building has many of those parts on it. I imagine they are pricey though !

Afters some debate, I went ahead with having mine re-painted in the correct silver. Painter called last night and said he has my parts ready, so I'll go get them tonight and start the re-assembly. I figured I could always paint it a darker shade later if I decide to go that route.

One thing I thought of today is I'll bet you could even have it "wrapped" like they do some of the promotional/advertising cars you see. That way it would be removable if you ever decided to put it back original.

LeighP 06-30-2011 10:24 AM

This is the first car that got the C/F tail panel, if I recall correctly.
http://www.pro-touring.com/attachmen...1&d=1257402491

damannhw 06-30-2011 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Formulabruce (Post 4351823)


Not too sure about that choice of colors :gag:

Although, mine was white after I stripped away all the old paint !

damannhw 07-01-2011 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by LeighP (Post 4354648)
This is the first car that got the C/F tail panel, if I recall correctly.
http://www.pro-touring.com/attachmen...1&d=1257402491

That looks great ! I'm liking those painted bumpers too :)

FLYNLOW 07-02-2011 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by eaglesan13 (Post 4352360)
Niles Canyon?

Mines Rd.


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