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| View Poll Results: '70-'73 tailpanel repop demand guage | |||
| I need one and would pay $400 for a correctly done repop. |
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48 | 75.00% |
| I need one but would not pay that much. |
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15 | 23.44% |
| I need one but will not use a repop, regardless or its quality. |
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1 | 1.56% |
| Voters: 64. You may not vote on this poll | |||
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#21
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I'd much rather replace a body panel at the spot weld seams than hack'in and tac'in a patch panel in.
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1971 Trans Am 455 H.O. - Cameo white 1982 Recaro T/A 305 - Black |
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I would buy one.Maybe what we need to do is put are money where are mouths are and help this project out financially.I know we all have money in vested in parts just waiting to be used "someday".By the way the problem with the 74-81 rear panel selling slow is that you also need the rear cross brace as this rusts at the same time as the rear panel.If anyone has an NOS rear cross brace for 74-81 or a back section of a 74 Firebird that is clean or knows of anyone reproing this part (I was sure someone was making these and saw it in a Camaro catologe) please PM me.
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#23
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I think there is a real market for the 70-73 tail panel.
The reason the 74-81 is not a big seller is because so many used/junked sources are available. |
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#24
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If I keep my 72 TA I will need one to fix it as well as it deserves. so I would as of right now buy one, 4 of my cars will go due to an upcoming army deployment.
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My lower panel is not rusted, but the poor thing has been hit several times. It will require removal to pound the damage out. Many folks may just replace a beat up one, instead of to trying to save one that's as ugly as mine. The later cars the panel is covered and it can be patched up without being pretty.
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If it breaks. I didn't want it in the first place. _____________________________________________ 69 GTO \ 72 FIREBIRD \ 1/2 OF A 64 GTO \ 70 JAVELIN \ 52 FORD PU \ 51 GMC PU \ 29 FORD PU \ 85 ALFA ROMEO SPYDER \ A HANDFUL OF ODD DUCATI'S \ 88 S10 LT1 BLAZER & MY DAILY DRIVER 67 SUBURBAN. |
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#26
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68bird, I sent u a pm.
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LEAD, FOLLOW, OR GET THE HE!! OUT OF THE WAY!!! HONEST JERRY'S SPEED AND EQUIPMENT
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Quote:
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1968 Firebird 400HO convertible 1971 Trans Am 4-speed, white/blue |
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It's been about 2 years so I take it this is not going to happen...
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************************************************** ******************* 73 TA 4 spd #'s match red/white - "STOLEN" AT TERRY SPEAR's SHOP IN Columbia TN ~mid 2014 Last offical pic of the car can been seen here: http://clubs.hemmings.com/pontiactn/...%20-%20rev.pdf People have seen it posted FS on Craigs List back in late 2013 early 2014.... ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ IF YOU HAVE ANY INFO ABOUT IT PLEASE CONTACT ME!!! |
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Yeah, as far as I know, it never got off the ground. Hopefully someone else will see the light and git 'er done.
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1968 Firebird 400HO convertible 1971 Trans Am 4-speed, white/blue |
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#30
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I need a lower panel as well- got rear ended by a ricer, insurance paid me, but all the body shops wanted to do was pull the dent out and bondo. Been waiting for a replacement panel ever since.
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#31
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OK. So how much does this cost to tool this up?
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#32
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My 70.5 needs just the lower part, it seems Stevie Wonder learned his back up skillz in my car..
The panel has those screw holes all the way across it from pulling the dents and had over and inch of putty it it.. Id like a new lower but SEMA is getting closer everyday.. Id like to see the drop offs done also.. mice made a nest in my car in the dr side rear lower quarter panel and the drop off rusted out.. I have made a panel for it and its real close buuuut Id like the real thing.. Mine has the 2 drain holes in each side..
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http://www.fquick.com/garages/viewga...ewimg&id=74990 "You people have stood in my way long enough. I'm going to clown college." -Homer Simpson |
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#33
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Allright next question...Who has an NOS one? |
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I do, but I need it for my 73......unless It can help get new ones made, But don't it ruin the part making new dies?
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68 Firebird Coupe 350/Auto/Air 70 RA III Formula/Auto/Air 71 T/A 455HO/Standard/Air 73 T/A 455/Auto/Air |
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Figures. I just spent 8 hours today digging out about a gallon of filler our of mine and you guys are now talking about a repo. I figure I have about another day with the stud welder to go. FWIW, I would only be interested in the lower half as many have indicated.
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71 Formula 433, Splayed cap 400 block, 4" stroke Scat forged crank, 6.8 Eagle rods, custom Autotec pistons. SD 295 KRE D ports, Old faithful hybrid roller, Torker II, Holley Sniper Stealth, Tribal Tubes, TKO 600, 3.73 Eaton posi. |
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I've spoken with jorge; he would do a rear panel or quarter panel just needs an nos one to start off of. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MGA-N...Q5fAccessories
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#37
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Partial quarters are already being done but the quality is very low, as is the price. I'd seriously pay as much as $600 for a partial quarter that was just as good as cutting the same material off a factory car. It would be worth it for the time saved and better end result over the current $150 POS.
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#38
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Ok lets put WWilder9 together with Jorge.....
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#39
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I have an NOS tail panel as well, but I would have to be absolutely assured that it would NOT be damaeged or lost if it were to be used for a pattern.
[email protected] (713) 664-5118
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Craig-
I have a NOS one as well.. Same as LLoyd.. I need if for future project, so would have to be absolutely assured no destruction.. |
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