1980 S.E. in the convertible however. Of the 1968 Firebirds I have had here, three were Verdoro Green, two Meridian Turquoise. WS6 Production numbers vary from source to source, and we've been unable to confirm exactly how many were built from year to year, but we feel confident in these estimates: In 1996, Pontiac sold about 31,000 Firebirds and a little more than 2500 of those were WS6-equipped, the vast majority with the six-speed manual transmission. Standard features included all-vinyl bucket front seats, a wood grain dash and full carpeting. Van Nuys, however, did not produce Firebirds during the period extending from 1972 through 1977. The front bumper grills were replaced with molded The lower-body stripe was The new wheel/tire combo was very similar to the current brakes were available this year on the IROC-Z convertible. The first generation Pontiac Firebirds were produced at the Lordstown, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. "Muscle Car Color History Firebird & Trans Am 1967-1994, MBI Publishing Company, Osceola, WI. Despite sharing bunk beds with its Chevy cousin, Pontiacs designers would again make the Firebird stand out, affirming its individuality. with or without air conditioning. The 80s however, would present a new list of requirements for a fresh Bird, with a new take on an old theme. Special swinging fuel pickup in gas tank and special 18 gallon baffled This engine was standard in the Formula and Trans Am. This rear axle came with The NACA style hood ducts were The only available V8 engines All 1987 350 TPI (B2L) IROC-Z's required J65 of the original 67 Camaro and is also the closest in dimentions yet to the car also. Pages highlighting differences in decals, rims, interiors and more. This was the last year for the Sport ??? (High Output) TPI V8. Gauges changed slightly and double pointer speedometer was dropped and replaced with a single pointer unit. Thanks, Greg. 7,176 CHASSIS/SUSPENSION: Cutfrom the same cloth of its Chevrolet F-Body Camaro cousin, the 67 Firebird was touted as an upscale pony car, offering a unique level of style, performance and excitement all its own. The brainchild of former NHRA drag racer, hot rodder and entrepreneur Ed Hamburger, the Formula Firehawk would wildly expand upon the success of SLPs performance package that debuted in 1991. sold 500 Daytona pace car replicas thru their dealerships. Delco-Bose sound systems and leather interior were available 5,079 wheels and P245/50-ZR16 tires, engine oil cooler, rear disc brakes, and limited The other was a new fuel injected 305 using a fuel injection system similar The T/A also received a new hood with forward facing intake louvers and engine heat extractor vents at the rear, front fender-mounted brake heat extractors, 157-inch or available 16-inch high tech aluminum wheels (with WS6 package), wearing Goodyear Eagle GT 245/50VR16 rubber and a new wrap-around rear spoiler. 1973 Production Numbers 1973 Base Firebird Production 1973 Esprit Production Also check out the store to save some money on your restoration project. The convertible conversion was performed on t-top transmission. G92 and J65 (rear disc brakes) no longer available on LB9 automatic IROC-Z. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada Besides new standard deeper dish 157-inch High-Tech turbo cast-aluminum wheels and now standard aero-style wrap-around rear spoiler, the regular T/A remained the same for 87 with the addition of more options, including being one of the first cars to offer a CD-player, a Delco/Bose unit in the T/A/GTA. *For an additional $9,995, you could choose the Competition Option package, adding Brembo brake calipers with 13-inch cross drilled/slotted rotors, a six-point roll bar, drivers Recaro racing seat, five-point Simpson racing harness, aluminum hood and rear seat delete. The 1982 Firebird shared its roof panel, rear hatch, side glass and doors with the Camaro, but had Firebird-unique hoods, rear-quarter panels and front fenders, fascias and obviously, headlights. Paint defects and non-existent advertising, caused cancellation after that. These cars were built primarily for testing and were the ones we saw tested by I would welcome anyone who could suppy us with a production source of Canadian Pontiacs. There is no production breakdown for color options. Add to that it's a Champagne color with a green interior and green top, and I suspect it's a one only type of car. Large hood Firebird emblem disappears forever. Gearshift indicator plate changes to accomodate the Automatic Overdrive 700-R4. Updated front and rear fascia with the W62 Aero package and 157-inch finned wheels were new for 84. . suspension and full instrumentation. I crunched some numbers on the 69 Pontiac Firebirds equipped with the 350 HO engine. Besides making the base bird a bit more affordable (probably to move inventory) and the addition of structural enhancements and asbestos-free brake pads across the line, most of everything carried-over from 91. Rear suspension was a torque arm/track bar type with coil springs, lower control arms and tubular shock absorbers. These units can be identified by their 9 bolt Note: These numbers are not exact. Wrap around strips also on bumper. Would love to one day see these converted over to a modern database but would be huge undertaking and the microfiche are not available for reasonable business reasons. Mopar Engine Colors; Mopar Fender Tag Decoding . system with `5.0 Liter H.O.' The Trans Am debuted in 1969 and had several special features that were standard. 28 1990 1LE B2L New noses for all Camaros and new, deeper valances and front special service package. 463 Attached to a four-speed overdrive automatic, output was 190hp/295lb-ft or 215hp/285lb-ft when mated to the five-speed stick. Power steering, disc brakes, rear spoilers, and on 1970-81 models either a shaker or Turbo-style hood was standard. The Recaro T/A definitely showcased the vast array of options available for the Firebird buyer in 1982. To nobodys surprise, total production was down from the previous year, equaling 27,567 Firebirds built for 92. redesigned. Base model Firebird available with Trans Am ground effects. The code consisted of a 2, designating a Pontiac engine, followed by the model year (0=1970 etc), the assembly plant code (U=Lordstown, N=Norwood, L=Los Angeles, Van Nuys), and the vehicle serial number. cars. wheel. Steering wheel mounted radio controls disappear from the GTA with the addition of the airbag. S.E. With the redesigned 1991 Firebird now even more aerodynamic and fuel efficient, the process of conversion became easier, prompting Pontiac to offer a convertible through normal channels. IROC-Z door decals were moved from the front of the doors to the rear. Further signifying the Trans Am returning to the helm of pony car dominance, a new optional Screaming Chicken hood bird decal was available. The convertible option was available on base Firebirds and T/As, but not Formulas or GTAs. 1979 10th Anniv. Trans Am made 5,683 Serpentine belt now on Camaro V-8's. The headlamp pockets were painted in an accent 301 Turbo T-top Sport Coupe took on the appearance of the defunct regular Z28 except for: `CAMARO' KITTs Ivy-League voice gave the T/A a sophisticated persona. 1967 = 82,5601968 = 107,1121969 = 87,0111970 = 48,7391971 = 53,1251972 = 29,9511973 = 46,3631974 = 73,1891975 = 84,0631976 = 110,7781977 = 155,7351978 = 187,2841979 = 211,4531980 = 107,3401981 = 70,8991982 = 116,3621983 = 74,8841984 = 128,3041985 = 95,8801986 = 110,4631987 = 88,5871988 = 62,4551990 = 20,3521991 = 50,4541992 = 27,5671993 = 15,4751994 = 47,1171995 = 50,9871996 = 30,9821997 = 30,7561998 = 32,1551999 = 32,9872000 = 31,8262001 = 14,2042002 = 30,690. Corvette 350 TPI in that the IROC-Z 350 TPI had the regular Camaro valve covers, 7,176 1980 S.E. A selection of these cars were used for all four seasons, while a handful went over to Larsons other TV project, The Fall Guy. Reportedly, three convertibles were produced by ASC (American Sunroof Company) and PAS. He liked the concept of a GTO interior in a chevelle and a split Pontiac grill. 305 T-top Z28 steering wheel changed slightly with the line being taken out of the bottom spoke and the lines being made smaller on the side spokes. 1,217 Camaro convertible was introduced for the first time since 1969 GMEFI:With the early 3rd-Gen F-body light on power, was increased handling prowess a priority during development? Email: contact@drivinithome.com. 192 -- Trim Combination, Black Leather -- 532. Discontinued because of fuel boiling. drop in weight compared to the 81 model. Gold 16" flat mesh diamond spoke wheels standard on GTA, and 16" 20 slot All Firebirds got revised front/rear fascias, interior enhancements and additional standard features. Located at the back of the engine near the Distributor. Im in Canada, Calgary, Vancouver orig.. Im very scepticle about posting photos, I can sure, however my fear is the photos becoming the property of someone else and using them without authorization, see, I know it sounds trivial, but in this day and age of technology, geez, Im still listening to 8track, found one from a 67 GTO, works well with the AM/FM, listen to George NORREY AT NIGHT, COAST TO COAST am, ghost and alien stories. At the last minute it was decided Base Birds came with a front air dam, power steering, front disc/rear drum brakes, reclining front bucket seats, black-finished instrument panel, full-length front center console, front stabilizer bar and 146-inch 5-lugnut steel wheels with hubcaps. Fortunately they decided to start production of the 350 IROC in 1987. 2,485 LB9 Tuned Port Injected 305 is John Heinricy: I think it was about 1978, when they got serious with engine development and designing and building prototypes. normal WS6's 23mm bar. 117,108 All cars received restyled noses loosely fashioned after "Banshee" show car as Pontiac was developing the new fourth generation platform. . Rust can be an issue where the unit-body rear frame rails go forward from the rear axle and under the rear seat. 1969 models have the code WS4 stamped on the body data plate located under the hood on the firewall (drivers side). 1968: 235,147. The base "Firebird" came with a 3.8 liter OHC 6 cylinder with 165 hp, and it retailed for $2,666 for the coupe and $2,903. Mr. only 203-65Beaumont Custom converts with a 6cyl were made, and concencus says there were only 23 made with a 327 the Sport Deluxe, HTs, I was under the impression that 8910 65s were made that year. The new EFI-system, used a mass air flow sensor, feeding info to a computer with an electronically programmable, read-only memory chip or (EPROM). Pontiac changes the lower dash and underdash panels. Read on to learn how to find your car's details using our comprehensive 1967-2002 Pontiac Trans Am & Firebird VIN decoder. hbspt.cta._relativeUrls=true;hbspt.cta.load(521369, 'ea088a36-259c-4b6f-aa35-d18962bc56ba', {"useNewLoader":"true","region":"na1"}); Recognized as the undisputed leader of the Restoration Parts industry, Classic Industries is one of the largest and respected distributors of reproduction, performance and original GM and MOPAR parts and accessories in the industry. 68 Base Firebirds still got the 135hp 2.8L V6 standard, but could opt for the new 170-horse TBI (Throttle Body Injection), 5.0L motor. The Trans Am was the highest performance level for the Firebird. Berlinetta came standard with the LC1 V-6. package' rather than requiring other options. I have information all across this site from VIN number and Cowl tag decoding to production numbers and specifications. 6360 Z28 Indy Pace Car replicas were produced and came with Only 25 Firehawks were built, with sticker prices in the $40,000 range. 41 2002 Firebird Numbers Breakdown. traditional smooth-appearance Camaro TPI runners were replaced with rough, More often than not, the 3rd-Generation Firebird is seen as the middle sibling within the iconic pony cars lineage. my first car is one of the very last ones to be made with its VIN shows less than 38 were made after mine, the car was also autographed by Jim Wagners, even he didnt know what a Beaumont was, lol, I told him you invented it, lol. 1,817 During the mid-80s, a resurgence of showroom stock road racing occurred in which the 3rd-Gen F-body was a prime player. (although interior dash badge still read `Z28 IROC-Z', rather than just `IROC-Z' The "first generation" Pontiac Firebirds were produced at the Lordstown, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. The rear bumper was also reinforced but to the naked eye it is difficult to see. 8,692 The service parts identification list in the center console glovebox will I have a 1969 Firebird convert that has the "G" on the tag for having come with a green convertible top. the IROC were restyled and now became an extra cost option for the IROC. grille, black headlamp pockets, a 25th Anniversary badge on rear spoiler Pontiac was contracted to supply four T/As to Universal Studios, two for beauty shots and two stunt cars. VATS equipped cars also display antitheft system warning Wrap-around spoiler updated and now standard on Trans Am and Formula. In following the rules of showroom stock racing as put down by the sanctioning bodies; the SCCA (Sports Car Club of America) and IMSA (International Motor Sports Association), GM new it had to make the race-ready goodies available on the production cars; thus in 1988, the 1LE package was born and offered on 3rd-Gen F-bodies. Records show that 74 L69 (5.0 liter H.O.) 1st time a 4 cylinder was available in a Camaro. Headlamp pockets on the Z28 were black. year), new lower body stripes, and argent headlamp pockets. standard equipment on the Sport Coupe. Also standard was the custom cloth interior, rear storage well cover I don't believe the database can be searched by VIN. Nineteen-Eighty Nine is one such year in Firebird lore, producing a fierce phoenix for the ages. There are no members with birthdays on this day. Example: A128 = January 12, 19*8. The 1990 model year was only a half year of production due to Early in 1989, Motor Trend ran their top speed test article, clocking in at 162mph, the Turbo T/A only lost out to the then prototype Corvette ZR-1, not yet in production. 3.1 liter LH0 V-6. 403 Also included, is an interview with John Heinrocket Heinricy former Chief Corvette engineer, Director of GMs Performance Division and 12-time SCCA National Racing champion, adding his input on the 3rd-Gen Pontiac Firebird along the way. Production Numbers: 2-door coupe (22337) 2-door convertible (22367) Trans Am coupe (22337) Trans Am convertible (22367) Engine Production: . The unit-body Firebird chassis rides on a 108-inch wheelbase and uses a bolt-in subframe up front to cradle the engine and transmission and to mount the front suspension. resistent by incorporating a small resistor into the key. Specs: conditioning (C41/1LE) still available on Z28. (350 TPI) IROC-Z's were built. IROC-Z convertible now came standard with 16 inch wheels and Be very leery of any published breakdowns for first gen Firebirds. tuned runner design the 305 makes 215hp. 1980 S.E. Lower body stripes on Z28 still numbered 4, but gap Z28 model dropped and replaced by the IROC-Z28. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window). similar port injection as LB9 TPI V-8. Wind tunnels were used to form the body shape. as on exterior badges)Automatic gearshift plate changes with smaller letters, an orange indicator, and a flat lined slide pattern instead of the all white, larger lettered, smooth and rounded slider of previous years. It is also the closest in size to the 67 yet. The S/E model received new cloth seats and split-folding backseat standard, with custom trim and Lear-Siegler articulating front buckets now an option. lighter, dimesions were reduced, and had a shorter wheel base. Appearing for the first time since 1981, the Formula option came in two levels, the basic W61 version at $1273 and the option-loaded W63 for $1842. TPI's. Mid-year tuned port injected cars received blank throttle body plates rather than the "TUNED PORT INJECTION" plates of prior years, and black painted valve covers rather than the previous years silver components. Engine designations were removed from side valance badging and only appeared on Copyright 2001-2016. Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle accurately and with integrity. GMEFI: What is your favorite 3rd-Gen Firebird, year/model etc? 34 1990 1LE LB9 (305 TPI) IROC-Z's were built. tires on the IROC-Z when equipped with the 16 inch wheels. pp. ??? I saw another on Woodward this past year, and one other on a road trip to New York. new redesigned ground effects now standard. rather than `Z28' exterior badges; body colored headlight pockets rather than 1981 S.E. 8,692 Weight: . Becoming a complete package of power, handling, style and technology, the 3rd-Generaton Firebird, in all its iterations, occupies an important chapter in the 35-year history of Pontiacs beloved bird. L.E. Drivers side air bag now standard. RS also got the grid taillights like the Z28. A ZF 6-Speed manual transmission with specific SLP clutch and bell housing. have one of the G92 packages in 1991. Chevrolet not renewing the IROC contract, no IROC-Z's were produced after This package was the only way to get air conditioning and They were compiled from reliable resources, but, even Pontiac, or GM, does not know exactly how many Firebirds were delivered to the public. first year for the updated interior which included drivers side airbag, GTA recieves new steering wheel with integrated radio controls. All TPI 350 IROC-Z's (1987-1990) 1987 was the last year for Camaros produced at the Norwood Ohio Camaro's were marketed to a different crowd, so I would expect them to be ordered/produced in different numbers for the engine/body combos. For the first time since the Firebirds 1st-Generation 1969 model, 1991 marked the availability of a convertible through regular Pontiac RPO (Regular Production Order) procedures. decals and body perimeter pinstripes), White 16-inch aluminum high-tech wheels, with medium blue rim stripe-wrapped in 245/50VR16 Goodyear Eagle GT rubber (from the new C4 Corvette)*, Recaro leather trimmed seats with large/small Trans Am lettering on gray suede inserts, Leather covered steering wheel, shift knob, glovebox pouch and handbrake, Special blue 15th Anniversary interior/exterior shield badges, WS6 special handling package, with 34mm front/25mm rear antisway bars, tuned shock absorbers, tighter steering and a 3.73:1 rear axle gear ratio, L69 H.O. code U, date plate code LOR) in 1967-69; the Norwood, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. Late in the 1986 model year, the 85mph speedometer in the Z28 All 350 Z28's were required to The IROC-Z28 is capable of .92g's on the skidpad. One car was a Trans Am Convertible.