1967 Pontiac Firebird - Amazing Classic Cars If anyone had data on the 350HO production numbers for convertibles I'd appreciate any insight. 350 motor was not visually distinguishable from the TPI 305. 1967-02 Firebird / Trans Am Production Numbers. trim'). Following the Trans Am GTAs success the previous year, Pontiac got even more serious about performance in 1988. I have information all across this site from VIN number and Cowl tag decoding to production numbers and specifications. Below the serial numbers had to be sure to identify the engine size. The LU5 optioned Z28's also came plant, the original Camaro Plant. new 16x8 aluminum rims, P245/50VR-16 Z Rated Goodyear Gatorback tires, fog lights, 305 T-top catalytic converters) which increased power output by 13% on cars so equipped. 1970 Firebird Production Numbers - Forever Pontiac Forums Someone may have really wanted a convertible and engine type was not all that important. 1999 Firebird Numbers Breakdown. There are at least two extremely rare, non white, factory TTA's in existence. silver or gold. transmission available on V-8 cars. Z28 selected as the Indy 500 pace car. Down behind the lower radiator hose, stamped on the front face of the block next to the timing cover, is the engine VIN stamp. Seeing the writing on the wall, Pontiac and Chevrolet began design work as far back as 1975 on a new F-body. The new unitized welded-steel construction, allowed the suspension engineers to reduce the amount of rubber employed to minimize noise, vibration and harshness. New "low density" taillights have grid pattern. code U, date plate code LOR) in 1967-69; the Norwood, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. 1980 301 T-top Also check out the store to save some money on your restoration project. Firebird receives restyled nose with wrap-around strips known as "bumperettes" to 1LE package was obtained by ordering the following: Then the 1LE performance package was installed consisting of: A new progressive throttle linkage was added to give smoother initial acceleration. The 1500 15th Anniversary Trans Ams also included upgraded WS6 suspension with new 25mm rear sway bar vs the A Special 25th Anniversary `Collector's Edition' Camaro was Primary to backing-up the T/As fresh looks with enhanced performance, was the addition of a new optional engine. 72 aluminum Z28 wheel which were painted to match body color. lighter weight pistons thus a slight horsepower increase of 240 (1989) to 245 stripes. Engine choices remained the same, as did the convertible option-outfitting 1265 base birds and 663 T/As for 1992. Also standard with the package, leather Recaro seats with adjustable thigh/lumbar supports and an ETR AM/FM stereo radio with cassette, seek/scan function, graphic equalizer and clock. would realy like to share my babies with you and your members. FIREBIRD. All automatics now 4 speed 700R4 units. Standard 2.5L 4 cylinder engine dropped, multi port fuel injected 2.8L V6 now becomes In 1970, all blocks received three additional holes (5 in total per side) for the installation of engines in the new pontiac firebird chassis of the second generation. 1979 10th Anniv. Also included were Recaro leather seats, special (like IROC) and had no lower body stripes. the IROC were restyled and now became an extra cost option for the IROC. 5.0 liter H.O. 2,084 Its known that one is red. If you can, please post some photos for everyone. Firebird 2-Door Hardtop: 67,032 Convertible: 15,528 Number Produced: 82,560 Tempest Standard 2-Door Coupe: 17,978 4-Door Sedan: 13,136 4-Door Wagon: 3,495 Number Produced: 34,609 Tempest Custom 2-Door Coupe: 12,469 4-Door Sedan: 17,445 2-Door Hardtop: 30,512 4-Door Hardtop: 5,493 Convertible: 4,082 4-Door Wagon: 5,324 Number Produced: 75,325 Lemans Just above the valance was a two-color lower body spiders. Firebird V.I.N.s through model year 1972 continued to use the applicable body style number, followed by the model year, the assembly plant code, and the vehicle serial number. Z28 model dropped and replaced by the IROC-Z28. WS6 Colors Firebird Numbers Breakdown. code U, date plate code LOR . LG4 305 V-8 cars got electric cooling fan. and IROC-Z were replaced with a new 145 mph unit. and a `Camaro' center cap rather than `Berlinetta'. Only 1,007 Headlight pockets on RS no longer painted black. 1980 S.E. 12/31/1989. Trans Am and Formula receive new fiberglass constructed flat wrap-around wing spoilers. The Recaro T/A definitely showcased the vast array of options available for the Firebird buyer in 1982. Torque was rated now at 295, up from redesigned gauges that use an embossed graph patterned background, new door panels, new T handle shifter for RS now available with LO3 V-8. Coupe, Sport Coupe LT, Z28, and IROC-Z. Serpentine belt now on Camaro V-8's. Compared to the Camaros more sedate exterior and plane interior, the Firebirds were all about scoops, fatter, road racer wheels/tires and more expensive interiors with driver-oriented seats and gauge cluster lighting. is where Pontiac's F-car starts to show some muscle. The Z28 had a different nose that did LG4 4bblbl V-8, and the twin TBI LU5 V-8. Charcoal was added as a wheel accent/valance color. Fog lamps were now available on the Sport Coupe and Grill inserts in front fascia replaced with solid pieces. bumped up 5 hp due to slightly higher lift/longer duration cam profiles, The base 15 inch IROC wheel was restyled to have the appearance This brought the horsepower rating up to 270. The convertible option was available on base Firebirds and T/As, but not Formulas or GTAs. P215/65R15 Goodyear Eagle GT radials with 15" cast aluminum wheels, stiffer springs, thicker front and rear also equipped with a ZF 6-speed and GTA black `lace' 16x8 wheels. 4,831 Example: A128 = January 12, 19*8. Click the button below for a free full-color restoration parts catalog. All cars received restyled noses loosely fashioned after "Banshee" show car as Pontiac was developing the new fourth generation platform. hotter cams have a yellow line at 5000 and red line at 5500. Aluminum 16" 20 slot wheels now available on all Trans Am's. With 11,096 GTAs cruising out of the dealerships in 1987, it was obvious to Pontiac and GM; performance sold cars, and the best was yet to come. Z28 got a large Ferrari F40 style rear wing. Other additions were few but significant. 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. the rear bumper and C pillars. 1980 S.E. Channeling its inner Italiano, Pontiacs GTA (Grand Turismo Americano), was meant to be the ultimate grand-touring Trans Am. The LG4 V-8 was Very few Trans Am's, GTA's, and Formula's were produced this year as some buyers were waiting for the new 93. This rear axle came with similar port injection as LB9 TPI V-8. All 350 IROC-Z's were required to KITTs Ivy-League voice gave the T/A a sophisticated persona. 2-door coupe 2-door sedan Convertible Tri-Power 389 4-bbl Total Production: 18,422 7,384 6,644 8,245 24,205 32,405 The Trans Am "Power Bulge" hood discontinued in favor of new flat hood with twin 8,692 planned, but then dropped. By checking-off option code B4U and plopping down a check for almost $40k (base price for a Formula coupe was $16,205), you got one of the quickestBirds ever to fly. LO3 V8). `Heritage Edition' package available on all Camaros. With most manufacturer and magazine track tests, showing the GTA in a close heat with none-other than the Corvette; the Trans Am (GTA) indirectly removed itself from the immature and endless Mustang vs. Camaro duel, targeting the higher-end overseas competition, largely from Japan. Prior to 1991, if you had to have a droptop bird, you ordered a T-Top model, it was sent to ASC, converted alongside its Camaro cousins and sent back to the dealer for delivery. For example, Trans Ams produced at Norwood (style 22887) used the base Firebird code on the data plate (22387), but identified the Trans Am by means of an imprinted WS4, the UPC for the Trans Am option (UPC=Universal Production Code). 400 Posi-traction rear axles were always standard on Trans Am models. and then tubular headers. Camaros However, I am not sure that was the case the day they were built. 1987 was the 20th Turbo T-top makes all Firebirds more theft Beginning in 1968, most assembly plants resumed the practice of stamping a partial V.I.N. Late in the 1986 model year, the 85mph speedometer in the Z28 That being said, the 3rd-Gen Firebird stood the test of changing times and excelled at the dawn of a more modern era. The Berlinetta model was G92 with out air conditioning (C41) in addition to above adds 1LE performance was adopted for all Camaros. 1967-'68 Pontiac Firebird 400 | Hemmings package consisting of: The 1989 1LE special deflected disc shocks were dropped for the Total 1980 Production: We will outline the models offered, standard and optional features, special/anniversary editions and performance and production numbers for the 3rd-Gen Firebirds decade-long run. Hoglund was good with the idea, but refused to step on the Marketing Departments toes without a plan. 103 the rear bumper. valances, Delco-Bilstein rear gas shocks, special front struts, increased spring The 3rd-Gen Firebird benefited from performance-oriented people within Pontiac and Chevrolet who were working on the cars. For a second time in its iconic history, Hollywood and the Pontiac Trans Am, were a match made in car heaven. Z28 got new `grid' pattern 1,107 Standard tires for the Z28 were P235/55R-16 tires; P245/50ZR-16 tires Similar to and including much of the Special Edition Recaro T/As options, the 25th Anniversary Daytona 500 Limited Edition package added: EVEN FLIGHT AND A FIERY FIFTEETH B-DAY FOR THE T/A: 1984. Notable changes for 1984 included, the discontinuation of Crossfire injection, and replacement with a new H.O. I'm not home right now, b ut for example is said (if I remember correctly) <1% of 69 firebird came with curise control. also incorporated redesigned rear seatbacks with an integral headrest. Tran-Zam.com This was the first appearance of 16" wheels on a third generation f-body. Trans Am's ground effects restyled as well. 1980 S.E. JH: I would choose an 89 Formula 1LE with the 5.0L TPI motor, 5-speed, 3.45 gears and no power options in silver. Pontiac Camaro. The eighth digit of the VIN is and `8' for 350 TPI's and an `F' for 305 Although the last car produced in 1992 is listed as car #27, only 25 transmission. anniversary of the Camaro and the convertibles were considered the anniversary year. Mid-year, valve covers on TPI motors changed from silver to black (like "Y84" Stands for Special Edition with the Fisher T-top roof. available only in black. 1980 305 T-top Special swinging fuel pickup in gas tank and special 18 gallon baffled into the left front quadrant of the cylinder block, often in tiny characters. 2001 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 10th Anniversary Edition Trans Am Worldwide re-envisions the 1970 Chevelle for the modern world. increased in size from 10.5 inch rotors to 11.65 inch rotors with PBR Australian with Goodyear P245/50VR16 unidirectional tires. I can't help you directly, but I did the paint breakdowns for Camaros. New improvements evolve the interior by adding new Recaro styled seats, a new dash with The Beumont made its debut in 62 on Acadian Invader/Nova lineup, in 64 she became her own marquee. 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. between the top three stripes was removed. of the optional 16 inch wheel. system with `5.0 Liter H.O.' Here are the estimated production numbers for the first-generation Camaro: 1967: 220,906. One other difference between a There were 589 1992 B4C Camaros built. Headlamp pockets on the Z28 were black. 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. Not all came with T-Tops or came with leather either, there were hardtops and cloth cars. 1991 Models that appeared in Early 1990, **1990 Figures include early 1991 Models. code L, data plate code BL or L). leading edge of the hatchback glass. 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). grille, black headlamp pockets, a 25th Anniversary badge on rear spoiler 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. I don't believe the database can be searched by VIN. The 3rd-Gen Trans Am was the picture of sleek simplicity, yet it was obvious, the past had not been forgotten. 1981 S.E. LB9 was available with automatic only. Catalog of FIREBIRD ID Numbers 1967-1993. Charging Forward: Sifting Through the Posuers. required CHMSL (center high mounted stop light) mounted externally on the in addition to the GTA's gold. A total of 11 92 Firehawks had the competition package. Predominantly a Pontiac guy, he had grown-up driving and experiencing many EFI cars from the 80s to the present. These 350 IROC's (being 1986's) had the Side valances had scoops in front of each wheel (like Mustang GT). 15 The next 1 or 2 numbers represent the date, and the last number is the year. The first generation Pontiac Firebirds were produced at the Lordstown, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. In models with custom interiors a new horse collar seat design was introduced that would be popular until 1977. In this case, a VIN decoder can be used to gain some insight. Model year production numbers for 1982 were an impressive 116,364 units, as compared to 70,899 in 1981. HOW DO I POST A NEW TOPIC IN THIS SECTION???? The T/A was available with optional TPI 210hp LB9 V8, received an upgraded WS6 Special Performance Handling package with 36mm front/24mm rear stabilizer bars, four-wheel disc brakes and Goodyear Gatorback tires wrapped around 157-inch High-Tech turbo cast-aluminum rims. The CHMSL was moved from the spoiler to the inside Center high mounted stop lamps move to inside top edge of hatch. 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. available on the regular Z28. "Pontiac Firebird 1967-2000". For 1989, G92 also required the following options: G92 and J65 (rear disc brakes) no longer available on IROC-Z convertible. 350 version (L98) and Camaro got 305 version (LB9); available in Z28 or IROC-Z. 1979 S.E. 3,225 This special 20th Anniversary Turbo Trans Am (TTA) based on the GTA is only available in white with tan interior and comes equipped with a Buick 3.8L V6 with a turbocharger developed from the Grand National. The end of the L98 in the Corvette led to rough cast runners finding their way into L98 birds. VIN 1964 & 1965; VIN 1966 & 1967; VIN 1968 & 1974; Firebird Production Numbers.