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Old 03-21-2007, 05:09 PM
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Default 4th Gen. wing on 3rd Gen Trans AM?

has any one installed a spoiler from a 98+ t/a on their 3rd
firebird?
i know the contours and mounting points are are different as well as the
width, but it seems like a worthwhile conversion.
i have a extra 4th gen wing laying around and would like any pointers
if any has done this before, come on in.
opinions or pics?
my bird is a 88 with the stock spoiler.
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I remember reading about a guy who did that a few years ago, on thirdgen.org. I think he had to cut a piece out of the center of the wing to shorten the width since it's wider than the third-gens. I'd search there, i'm sure you'll find some very helpful info.
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I saw somone who dit it right, and it looked nice
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It's a totally different spoiler I believe. My friend bought one a couple of years ago at the Trans Am Nationals. I don't recall if it was a vendor or just at the swap meet, but here is a pic of the type.

http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/in...ROD&ProdID=433
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I saw a 4th gen TA looking spoiler for the 3rd gen in my new classic industries catalog last month, looked interesting to say the least
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cool,
seems like someone else thought the wing, would
look killer on a 3rd gen. still looking for examples.
i may just have to dive in to it
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That looks like the Aero crossed with the 91-92 spoiler heh
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if theyre on c5s, i bet theyre on 3rd gens somewhere. Have you seen the mecham spoiler for 3rd gens?
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Originally Posted by 530transam
if theyre on c5s, i bet theyre on 3rd gens somewhere. Have you seen the mecham spoiler for 3rd gens?

People put Firebird spoilers on C5s? I think you'll have to show pics of that.
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I don't know if it would be worth it to mess with a real 4th gen. spoiler when you can buy an aftermarket one and save the hassle. I'm not sure if they're a sponcer on here or not but Hawksthirdgenparts has them http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/in...ROD&ProdID=433
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Originally Posted by SweeTbone
It's a totally different spoiler I believe. My friend bought one a couple of years ago at the Trans Am Nationals. I don't recall if it was a vendor or just at the swap meet, but here is a pic of the type.

http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/in...ROD&ProdID=433

Formy, you should read threads
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Originally Posted by 87formy
I don't know if it would be worth it to mess with a real 4th gen. spoiler when you can buy an aftermarket one and save the hassle. I'm not sure if they're a sponcer on here or not but Hawksthirdgenparts has them http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/in...ROD&ProdID=433
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Formy, you should read threads
We've got a smiley for that.
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Haha, wow, I seriously completely missed that. Gotta give me the first half of that post though. That's good stuf



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