kjcmusic17

I have a '00 Firebird, but really want a Trans Am hatch with the spoiler. Are the 93-97 trans am hatches the same as the 98-02 hatches?

SinisterZ28

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not 100% on this but i think they are dont see how they would b any diff.93-02 i beleive are all the same.some have defrost n some don't

colinpd137

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Yes you could use a 93-97 one for a 98-02, only the front end got a big face change in the different years really.

edit: they also weigh a bit more than the base/formula hatches. Cause of high rise spoiler.

Whistler

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The TA hatch will bolt right on.

datenbrick

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Yes, the same just put a 94 on a 01

kjcmusic17

K thanks for the info!
So since it will fit, I'm about to buy a 96 Trans Am hatch for my 2000 Firebird. Any idea how much this will cost to be painted?

datenbrick

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i had a black one, had it painted red,cost $400 they pulled the glass,tho

kjcmusic17

K, I picked up the new hatch and there is a small chip in the fiberglass, about 1/2 inch long and at the deepest point, maybe 1cm deep. What are my options for fixing this? Can I just use a body filler to even it out and then have it painted/clear coated over? I can get pics if needed.

SinisterZ28

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Yes u can use filler,sand with some 80 grit,fill in then sand filler with 80,then a skim coat of glazing putty,sand putty with 180,prime,n bock primer with 320,if it's small enough u can just use putty,or if you can get the filler on and sand without pinholes u can finish filler with 180 n then prime

gunter96ws6

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fyi, you may have o use the striker plate off your stock hatch, the ls hatch striker plate is off centered.

kjcmusic17

Upon further inspection, I found that on the hatch itself, near the corner, there is a small part where the fiber glass is cracked and wiggly. Can I fix this myself? Or is this best left to a body shop?

Blackhawk777

It's the same general procedure you would use fixing a knick or chip. I had to do the same to the hatch I bought. took a couple hours but you can't really tell it's damaged now, other than the glazing putty color cause it's still needing paint.

therealcreeper

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you can, just make sure you use the correct products

i.e. fiberglass resin will not adhere properly to smc surfaces so careful

kjcmusic17

Well I found out my friends dad works for an automotive restoration company in ATL so I dropped it off to him and he quoted half the price of what a local body shop wanted so by the end of the week it should be done. Thanks for all the info and help