LS1TECH - Camaro and Firebird Forum Discussion

Pontiac Firebird 1967-2002 Birds of a feather flock together

Firebird Rear Panel Mod

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 11-05-2012, 10:01 AM
  #1  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
hdavenport20's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: United States
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Firebird Rear Panel Mod
Hey i was wondering, I have a 1999 Firebird and i was wondering is it possible to mod the rear panel (with the logo and letters firebird) to where instead of being a decal, it would be a lens that would light up. Anyone ever tried it?
hdavenport20 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 11-05-2012, 10:05 AM
  #2  
Restricted User
iTrader: (3)
 
daturbosix's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Chicago
Posts: 91
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
maybe you should sell your firebird and buy a early 90s civic.
daturbosix is offline  
Reply Like
Old 11-05-2012, 11:22 AM
  #3  
12 Second Club
iTrader: (6)
 
Slowbird780's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: michigan
Posts: 208
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default
http://messageboard.firehawk.org/vie...=11406&start=0

Look at the bottom of that page
Slowbird780 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 11-05-2012, 07:03 PM
  #4  
Launching!
iTrader: (16)
 
BlackBirdDaddy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Clarkston, MI
Posts: 288
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default
I did a keyhole delete and went for the clean look.



BlackBirdDaddy is offline  
Reply Like
Old 11-06-2012, 05:57 AM
  #5  
11 Second Club
 
01badbird's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: ortonville,mi.
Posts: 388
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes on 3 Posts

Default
you can paint black and leave or I even had painted design (BADBIRD) for while then came up with this
01badbird is offline  
Reply Like
Old 11-06-2012, 08:08 AM
  #6  
Launching!
iTrader: (16)
 
BlackBirdDaddy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Clarkston, MI
Posts: 288
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default
Originally Posted by 01badbird
you can paint black and leave or I even had painted design (BADBIRD) for while then came up with this


Rick always has great ideas!


Lookin' good buddy
BlackBirdDaddy is offline  
Reply Like
Old 11-08-2012, 09:10 AM
  #7  
DVP
Teching In
 
DVP's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 25
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by BlackBirdDaddy
I did a keyhole delete and went for the clean look.



I like how clean that looks. Might have to do that.
DVP is offline  
Reply Like

Trending Topics

Old 11-08-2012, 06:34 PM
  #8  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
hdavenport20's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: United States
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
I really like the bad bird look and also the clean non decal/light. Thanks for the tips and ideas.
hdavenport20 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 11-09-2012, 07:11 AM
  #9  
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (1)
 
Bird Man's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Perrysburg,Ohio
Posts: 1,298
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default
Originally Posted by BlackBirdDaddy
Rick always has great ideas!


Lookin' good buddy
I like seeing his car every year at the TA Nats.
Bird Man is offline  
Reply Like
Old 11-09-2012, 10:08 AM
  #10  
'Bird Director
iTrader: (80)
 
y2k_ta's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Central Indiana Honors: 4th grade spelling bee contestant
Posts: 12,824
Received 24 Likes on 16 Posts

Default
I designed a flaming 'bird logo & had a friend airbrush it.
y2k_ta is offline  
Reply Like
Old 11-11-2012, 06:31 AM
  #11  
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (1)
 
Bird Man's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Perrysburg,Ohio
Posts: 1,298
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default
Originally Posted by y2k_ta
I designed a flaming 'bird logo & had a friend airbrush it.
I like that on your car.
Bird Man is offline  
Reply Like
Old 11-11-2012, 07:17 AM
  #12  
11 Second Club
 
01badbird's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: ortonville,mi.
Posts: 388
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes on 3 Posts

Default
Originally Posted by Bird Man
I like seeing his car every year at the TA Nats.
Originally Posted by BlackBirdDaddy
Rick always has great ideas!


Lookin' good buddy
Originally Posted by hdavenport20
I really like the bad bird look and also the clean non decal/light. Thanks for the tips and ideas.
Thanks Guys just trying to spread lil inspiration! Love the looks of your cars also heres pic of old painted style
Attached Thumbnails Firebird Rear Panel Mod-rear-view.jpg  
01badbird is offline  
Reply Like
Old 11-11-2012, 07:45 AM
  #13  
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (8)
 
Blackpanther99's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Baytown, TX
Posts: 6,963
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts

Default
Looks great!
Blackpanther99 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 11-11-2012, 08:14 AM
  #14  
12 Second Club
iTrader: (6)
 
Slowbird780's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: michigan
Posts: 208
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default
Ya nice
Slowbird780 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 11-11-2012, 08:45 AM
  #15  
TECH Addict
iTrader: (57)
 
99'CajunFirehawk157's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: USA
Posts: 2,772
Received 18 Likes on 13 Posts

Thumbs up
Hey i was wondering, I have a 1999 Firebird and i was wondering is it possible to mod the rear panel (with the logo and letters firebird) to where instead of being a decal, it would be a lens that would light up. Anyone ever tried it?

Stupidest idea I have ever heard! LoL

99'CajunFirehawk157 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 11-11-2012, 01:53 PM
  #16  
11 Second Club
 
01badbird's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: ortonville,mi.
Posts: 388
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes on 3 Posts

Default
SWEET!! Thats what I'm talking bout !! This winter I'm going to try to get all my "show" lights on back up battery with switch and maybe solar charger? So maybe able to leave on during shows and won't worry about killing battery!
01badbird is offline  
Reply Like
Old 11-11-2012, 06:04 PM
  #17  
TECH Enthusiast
 
trevmust's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Vancouver, BC
Posts: 536
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
I love how no one explained how to do it.
trevmust is offline  
Reply Like
Old 11-11-2012, 06:38 PM
  #18  
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (4)
 
The Batman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Eau Claire, WI
Posts: 1,307
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default
Gator glass used to do stuff like this, I used to see them advertise in a lot of street bike mags
The Batman is offline  
Reply Like
Old 11-13-2012, 08:37 PM
  #19  
12 Second Club
iTrader: (6)
 
Slowbird780's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: michigan
Posts: 208
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by trevmust
I love how no one explained how to do it.
+1, help us out guys
Slowbird780 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 11-14-2012, 05:46 AM
  #20  
TECH Addict
iTrader: (57)
 
99'CajunFirehawk157's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: USA
Posts: 2,772
Received 18 Likes on 13 Posts

Thumbs up
Originally Posted by The Batman
Gator glass used to do stuff like this, I used to see them advertise in a lot of street bike mags
My how to:
  • Step 1 find body shop that does gatorglass
  • Step 2 send in panel w/$
  • Step 3 wait a loooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooong time
  • Step 4 reinstall
That's how I did mine.
99'CajunFirehawk157 is offline  
Reply Like



Advanced Search
Quick Reply: Firebird Rear Panel Mod


Reply Closed Thread Share

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:20 AM.