New LS1 Owners - Newbie Tech - Did any trans am ws6's come out with a blank fill in panel between the taillights?

One of my trans am ws6's has a blank panel between it's taillights. Instead of saying "Trans Am" and having the logo like this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/93-02-Trans-Am-Tail-Lamp-Filler-New-GM-/360465817232?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item53ed6fde90&vxp=mtr#ht_500wt_922


instead mine is just all black. Well by all black I mean the same color as that one in the link would be if you just eliminated the trans am/logo part. So my questions is- did any trans am ws6s come out of the factory with this piece blank like I have? or did one of the past owners replace/screw something up?

this is from a 2000 trans am ws6 M6. Doing my homework and using the search button like a good boy, I came across this, however, not sure if it is 100% accurate or if blank ones did come out in 2000.

http://ls1tech.com/forums/3064621-post8.html

thanks!

Trans Ams say "Trans Am" with the bird on it. Formulas and V6 birds just say "Firebird" with the bird on it. I have an all black one on mine. All you have to do is polish the logo stuff off of them to get it that way. (1998-2002)

Also a few variations for special models. Mine came with a unique one because it is an NHRA model. I keep that off the car to avoid wear and tear.

So my questions is- did any trans am ws6s come out of the factory with this piece blank like I have?

None of these panels came blank in the '98-'02 years, being a WS6 or not has nothing to do with it. Someone probably removed the logo or used a panel from an LT1 era car.

Trans Ams say "Trans Am" with the bird on it. Formulas and V6 birds just say "Firebird" with the bird on it. I have an all black one on mine. All you have to do is polish the logo stuff off of them to get it that way. (1998-2002)

Also a few variations for special models. Mine came with a unique one because it is an NHRA model. I keep that off the car to avoid wear and tear.

:nod:

it is very common for the logo to fade away by the sun so once it starts to fade out alot of people just remove the rest of it