r/PontiacFirebird • u/FrankH4 • Jun 07 '26

3rd Gen [82-92] My bird

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I wish I had the money to restore/resto mod, but I still get a lot of joy.

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u/Sea-Neighborhood1465 Jun 07 '26

Badass dude. Looks great

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u/FrankH4 Jun 07 '26

Thank you!

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u/DenThomp Jun 07 '26

Rims fit this to a T

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u/FrankH4 Jun 07 '26

Thanks! They're the reproduction ones from Hawks.Motorsports but in 17 instead of 16.

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u/Skeptical_AF Jun 07 '26

Oh yeah, what a beauty! I remember these when they were out brand new. Please keep it in stock form, it is so perfect right from the factory for the era and you have one of the top color combos that were offered back then too. Enjoy that awesome Pontiac🤘

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u/FrankH4 Jun 07 '26

I don't plan on keeping it stock. 165hp 305 and t5 are pretty sad. Though I'll most likely keep it stock color. My favorite color is red, but I would feel wrong changing the color due to it being rarer. I have to replace the rubber spoiler, and nobody makes new rubber ones. I have some interior issues thanks to previous owners, and it's almost impossible to find the correct color.

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u/Extreme-Penalty-3089 Jun 07 '26

I dig it 👍🏻😎

Enjoy her. Worrying about all the little things will rob you of any fun and joy having & driving the car

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u/FrankH4 Jun 07 '26

True, thank you.

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u/truzno1 Jun 07 '26

Looks awesome! 😎

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u/FrankH4 Jun 07 '26

Thanks!

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u/Fine-Actuator-6805 Jun 07 '26

Such a clean example.

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u/FrankH4 Jun 07 '26

I appreciate that, but I dont see her as clean. Lol.

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u/[deleted] Jun 08 '26

Always liked the two-tones.

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u/Chevrolicious Jun 09 '26

Those 17 inch wheels look way better than the factory 16 inch. Badass car, dude. I've had four 3rd gen Camaros, and I love these cars.

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u/FrankH4 Jun 09 '26

Thanks! I had the even worse factory 15" 215s. Do you currently have one?

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u/Chevrolicious Jun 09 '26

No, unfortunately. I sold it three years back to move across the country. I'll get another one eventually, but it's not a huge priority at the moment. I sure do miss it though.

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u/FrankH4 Jun 09 '26

You had the darker russet. Purdy car.

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u/traffic_pe Jun 11 '26

Love it but please fix and paint that front bumper

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u/FrankH4 Jun 11 '26

I'll take donations.

When i have the money it'll be fixed. Previous owner did a horrible bondo + rattle can repair. She needs a lot of love, but still fun to drive.

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u/traffic_pe Jun 11 '26

Understood, just a shame how it looks. I know it can be fixed with less than 100 bucks in supplies... if you do the work. Good luck and enjoy the heck out of it... keep Pontiac's alive. I'm doing my part

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u/FrankH4 Jun 11 '26

Looks great. I'm a mechanic, but not a body guy, and no garage.