Post by TAdan on Oct 13, 2007 15:44:42 GMT -8
Updated 10/3/08
Frequently Asked Questions about the 1982-1984 Firebird.
This FAQ Includes:
Production Options
VIN Decoder
Colors
Production Numbers
Aftermarket & Tuner Cars
Historical background
Tail Light FAQ
Restoration Parts Vendors
Useful Links
Stay tuned for more!
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VIN Decoder:
Typical VIN Number: 1G2AW87HXDL100001
First Digit: Country of Origin, 1, USA
Second Digit: G = General Motors
Third Digit: 2 = Pontiac Motor Division
Fourth Digit: A = Non-passive restraints (seat belts)
Fifth Digit: S = Firebird, W = Trans Am, X= S/E
Sixth & Seventh Digits: 87 = 2 Dr. Coupe
Eighth Digit: F,2 = 151 4 cyl, 1 = 2.8 V6, L = 2.8 V6 (2bbl), H = 305 V8 (LG4), S,7, = 305 V8 (LU5), G = 305 H.O. V8 (L69)
Ninth Digit: Check Digit
Tenth Digit: C, D, E = 1982, 1983, 1984 Model years.
Eleventh Digit: N, L. Assembly Plants. Norwood, OH (N). Van Nuy's CA (L)
Last Six Digits: Production Sequence Number
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1982:
Production numbers: 116,364 Total
Firebird: 41,683
Firebird S/E: 21,719
Trans Am: 52,962
Recaro Trans Am: T.B.D.
Trans Am with LG4 305-ci V8: 39,925
Manual: 7,033
Automatic: 32,892
Trans Am with LU5 305-ci V8 "Crossfire": 13,037
The Following Colors were offered on 1982 Firebirds.
11. White
16. Silver Metallic
19. Black
21. Lt. Blue Metallic
27. Dr. Blue Metallic
45. Lt. Jadestone Metallic
49. Dk. Jadestone Metallic
55. Gold Metallic
75. Bright Red
78. Maroon Metallic
84. Dark Charcoal Metallic
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1983:
Production numbers: 74,884 Total
Firebird: 32,020
Firebird S/E: 10,934
Trans Am: 31,930
Recaro Trans Am: T.B.D.
Daytona 500 Trans Am: 2,500 (Click here for full break down: 82firebirdta.proboards104.com/index.cgi?board=discussthedaytonata&action=display&thread=48 )
Trans Am, LG4: 22,062.
Manual: 5,207
Automatic: 16,855
Trans Am, LU5 "Crossfire": 9,206 Total
Manual: 0
Automatic: 9,206
Trans Am, L69, 305-ci H.O. V8: 662
Manual: 662
Engines:
LQ9: 4 Cyl.
LC1: 2.8 6 Cyl.
LL1: 2.8 H.O. 6 Cyl.
LG4: 5.0 8 Cyl.
LU5: 5.0 8 Cyl. CFI
L69: 5.0 H.O. 8 Cyl.
The Following colors were offered on 1983 Firebirds.
11. White
15. Silver Sand Metallic
19. Black
22. Lt. Royal Blue Metallic
27. Dr. Royal Blue Metallic
59. Beige
62. Lt. Briar Brown Metallic
65. Dk. Gold Metallic
67. Dk. Briar Brown Metallic
75. Spectra Red
82. Midnight Sand Gray Metallic
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1984:
Production numbers: 128,304
Firebird: 62,621
Firebird S/E: 10,309
Trans Am: 55,374
Recaro Trans Am: T.B.D.
15th Anniv. Trans Am: 1,500 (1,000 Auto, 500 Manual)
Trans Am, LG4: 30,286
Manual: 4,277
Automatic: 26,009
Trans Am, L69: 25,088
Manual: 7,051
Automatic: 18,037
The Following colors were offered on the 1984 Firebirds.
11. White (3,5,6)
15. Silver Metallic (3,5)
19. Black (3,4)
22. Lt. Royal Blue Metallic (4,5)
27. Dr. Royal Blue Metallic (3)
55. Gold Metallic (1)
59. Beige (4,5)
62. Lt Brown Metallic (4,5)
65. Dk. Gold Metallic (3)
75. Bright Red (3,4,5)
82. Dk. Sand Gray Metallic (4)
Notes:
1. Accent Only.
2. N/A
3. Trans Am (upper colors) accented w/ Black except 19 and 65 w/ 55 Gold.
4. S/E (upper colors) accented as follows. 19 w/15, 22 w/27, 59 w/55, 62 w/67, 67 w/62, 75 w/15, 82 w/15.
5. Firebird Appearance package (W51) 11, 15, 22, 59, 62 and 75.
Availability of certain colors and combinations could vary depending on the model.
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Specifications:
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History & Development: Pace Cars
1982 T/A was a 60th anniv. Pikes Peak Hill Climb Pace Car
1982 T/A was a DT500/Nascar Pace Car
1983 T/A was a 25th anniv. DT500/Nascar Pace Car
1983 DT500 T/A Also paced: Talladega, Busch Clash, Eastern 150, Holly Farms 400, Winston 500, Southern 500, Firecracker 400.
1984 15th T/A was a Detroit GP Pace Car
1984 15th T/A was a DT500/ Nascar Pace Car
1984 15th T/A was a Winston 500 Pace Car
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What makes 1982-1984 Unique:
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Tail Light FAQ
1982-1985 Base Firebird:
Three piece design. Similar to the 1979-81 taillight design. Two outer pieces which contain the lights, one center piece that goes around the trunk lock key hole. All piece are made of Black, Clear, and Red Plastic. The lenses contain four bulbs per side. The inner most bulb is the back up light. The back up light has a white/clear lense, while the rest of the lenses are red. The center two lights are brake and turn signal lights. The outer most light is only used when the parking or headlights are on.All three pieces (both lenses and center piece) have 7 large plastic louvers all the way across the assembly. There is also a red reflector all the way across the assembly along the bottom. The center section contains a hole in its center for the trunk key hole. Also a flat plastic two tone Firebird emblem is depressed into the center section around the key hole. There is also a "PONTIAC" script in the red reflector portion of the center piece. The "PONTIAC" script was usually painted silver.
1982-1984 TransAm, Firebird SE, Firebird w/ the W51 Black appearance Group (exl. 15th T/A):
Same basic design as the base Bird' lights listed above. Light location and functions are the same.The major difference is that the lenses are tinted and not clear. The whole lense and center assemblies are made of a dark (black) tinted plastic. The back pieces are still black. These taillights still have the 7 louvers w/ the reflector along the bottom. The center section still contains the bird and PONTIAC script. The script was usually painted silver or gold depending on the cars trim colors.
1984 15th T/A:
Identical to the T/A lights listed above, with the following changes. The tops of all three lense pieces are painted white. Also the sides, and 7 louvers are all painted white. The "PONTIAC" script in the center section was painted white. The center section also contained a Blue and White bird.
Part Numbers:
Center section lense, 82-84 T/A: GM 5973055 ND.2.
Center section rear, 82-84 T/A: GM 5973058 IL.
Center section reflector, 82-84 T/A: GM 5973056 LR 1 D.
Right side Taillight 82-84 T/A: GM 5922882 ND 1
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Restoration Parts:
Phoenix Graphix Decals: www.phoenixgraphix.com
Year One, Next gen: www.yearone.com
Ebay: www.ebay.com
Mecham Racing: www.mechamperformance.com/m_docs/mr.html
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Tuner & Aftermarket Firebirds:
There were a variety of aftermarket editions available for the 1982-1984 Firebirds.
Performance:
Mecham Racing, Motor Sports Edition
Bandit Edition
Firebird specific performance parts could be purchased from V.S.E., Mecham Racing, Banks, Paxton, Edelbrock, and others
Convertibles:
Autoform
N.C.E.
Straman
Targa Top Inc.
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Useful Links:
The Ultimate RECARO site: ohok.com/82recaro/index.html
Jeff's extremely useful 82-84 site: www.82firebird.com
The largest thirdgen site: www.thirdgen.org
A website dedicated to Anniversary Trans Ams: www.anniversaryta.com
Author George Scala's personal Trans Am website: www.transammotorsports.com
Frequently Asked Questions about the 1982-1984 Firebird.
This FAQ Includes:
Production Options
VIN Decoder
Colors
Production Numbers
Aftermarket & Tuner Cars
Historical background
Tail Light FAQ
Restoration Parts Vendors
Useful Links
Stay tuned for more!
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VIN Decoder:
Typical VIN Number: 1G2AW87HXDL100001
First Digit: Country of Origin, 1, USA
Second Digit: G = General Motors
Third Digit: 2 = Pontiac Motor Division
Fourth Digit: A = Non-passive restraints (seat belts)
Fifth Digit: S = Firebird, W = Trans Am, X= S/E
Sixth & Seventh Digits: 87 = 2 Dr. Coupe
Eighth Digit: F,2 = 151 4 cyl, 1 = 2.8 V6, L = 2.8 V6 (2bbl), H = 305 V8 (LG4), S,7, = 305 V8 (LU5), G = 305 H.O. V8 (L69)
Ninth Digit: Check Digit
Tenth Digit: C, D, E = 1982, 1983, 1984 Model years.
Eleventh Digit: N, L. Assembly Plants. Norwood, OH (N). Van Nuy's CA (L)
Last Six Digits: Production Sequence Number
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1982:
Production numbers: 116,364 Total
Firebird: 41,683
Firebird S/E: 21,719
Trans Am: 52,962
Recaro Trans Am: T.B.D.
Trans Am with LG4 305-ci V8: 39,925
Manual: 7,033
Automatic: 32,892
Trans Am with LU5 305-ci V8 "Crossfire": 13,037
The Following Colors were offered on 1982 Firebirds.
11. White
16. Silver Metallic
19. Black
21. Lt. Blue Metallic
27. Dr. Blue Metallic
45. Lt. Jadestone Metallic
49. Dk. Jadestone Metallic
55. Gold Metallic
75. Bright Red
78. Maroon Metallic
84. Dark Charcoal Metallic
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1983:
Production numbers: 74,884 Total
Firebird: 32,020
Firebird S/E: 10,934
Trans Am: 31,930
Recaro Trans Am: T.B.D.
Daytona 500 Trans Am: 2,500 (Click here for full break down: 82firebirdta.proboards104.com/index.cgi?board=discussthedaytonata&action=display&thread=48 )
Trans Am, LG4: 22,062.
Manual: 5,207
Automatic: 16,855
Trans Am, LU5 "Crossfire": 9,206 Total
Manual: 0
Automatic: 9,206
Trans Am, L69, 305-ci H.O. V8: 662
Manual: 662
Engines:
LQ9: 4 Cyl.
LC1: 2.8 6 Cyl.
LL1: 2.8 H.O. 6 Cyl.
LG4: 5.0 8 Cyl.
LU5: 5.0 8 Cyl. CFI
L69: 5.0 H.O. 8 Cyl.
The Following colors were offered on 1983 Firebirds.
11. White
15. Silver Sand Metallic
19. Black
22. Lt. Royal Blue Metallic
27. Dr. Royal Blue Metallic
59. Beige
62. Lt. Briar Brown Metallic
65. Dk. Gold Metallic
67. Dk. Briar Brown Metallic
75. Spectra Red
82. Midnight Sand Gray Metallic
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1984:
Production numbers: 128,304
Firebird: 62,621
Firebird S/E: 10,309
Trans Am: 55,374
Recaro Trans Am: T.B.D.
15th Anniv. Trans Am: 1,500 (1,000 Auto, 500 Manual)
Trans Am, LG4: 30,286
Manual: 4,277
Automatic: 26,009
Trans Am, L69: 25,088
Manual: 7,051
Automatic: 18,037
The Following colors were offered on the 1984 Firebirds.
11. White (3,5,6)
15. Silver Metallic (3,5)
19. Black (3,4)
22. Lt. Royal Blue Metallic (4,5)
27. Dr. Royal Blue Metallic (3)
55. Gold Metallic (1)
59. Beige (4,5)
62. Lt Brown Metallic (4,5)
65. Dk. Gold Metallic (3)
75. Bright Red (3,4,5)
82. Dk. Sand Gray Metallic (4)
Notes:
1. Accent Only.
2. N/A
3. Trans Am (upper colors) accented w/ Black except 19 and 65 w/ 55 Gold.
4. S/E (upper colors) accented as follows. 19 w/15, 22 w/27, 59 w/55, 62 w/67, 67 w/62, 75 w/15, 82 w/15.
5. Firebird Appearance package (W51) 11, 15, 22, 59, 62 and 75.
Availability of certain colors and combinations could vary depending on the model.
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Specifications:
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History & Development: Pace Cars
1982 T/A was a 60th anniv. Pikes Peak Hill Climb Pace Car
1982 T/A was a DT500/Nascar Pace Car
1983 T/A was a 25th anniv. DT500/Nascar Pace Car
1983 DT500 T/A Also paced: Talladega, Busch Clash, Eastern 150, Holly Farms 400, Winston 500, Southern 500, Firecracker 400.
1984 15th T/A was a Detroit GP Pace Car
1984 15th T/A was a DT500/ Nascar Pace Car
1984 15th T/A was a Winston 500 Pace Car
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What makes 1982-1984 Unique:
------------------------------------------------------
Tail Light FAQ
1982-1985 Base Firebird:
Three piece design. Similar to the 1979-81 taillight design. Two outer pieces which contain the lights, one center piece that goes around the trunk lock key hole. All piece are made of Black, Clear, and Red Plastic. The lenses contain four bulbs per side. The inner most bulb is the back up light. The back up light has a white/clear lense, while the rest of the lenses are red. The center two lights are brake and turn signal lights. The outer most light is only used when the parking or headlights are on.All three pieces (both lenses and center piece) have 7 large plastic louvers all the way across the assembly. There is also a red reflector all the way across the assembly along the bottom. The center section contains a hole in its center for the trunk key hole. Also a flat plastic two tone Firebird emblem is depressed into the center section around the key hole. There is also a "PONTIAC" script in the red reflector portion of the center piece. The "PONTIAC" script was usually painted silver.
1982-1984 TransAm, Firebird SE, Firebird w/ the W51 Black appearance Group (exl. 15th T/A):
Same basic design as the base Bird' lights listed above. Light location and functions are the same.The major difference is that the lenses are tinted and not clear. The whole lense and center assemblies are made of a dark (black) tinted plastic. The back pieces are still black. These taillights still have the 7 louvers w/ the reflector along the bottom. The center section still contains the bird and PONTIAC script. The script was usually painted silver or gold depending on the cars trim colors.
1984 15th T/A:
Identical to the T/A lights listed above, with the following changes. The tops of all three lense pieces are painted white. Also the sides, and 7 louvers are all painted white. The "PONTIAC" script in the center section was painted white. The center section also contained a Blue and White bird.
Part Numbers:
Center section lense, 82-84 T/A: GM 5973055 ND.2.
Center section rear, 82-84 T/A: GM 5973058 IL.
Center section reflector, 82-84 T/A: GM 5973056 LR 1 D.
Right side Taillight 82-84 T/A: GM 5922882 ND 1
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Restoration Parts:
Phoenix Graphix Decals: www.phoenixgraphix.com
Year One, Next gen: www.yearone.com
Ebay: www.ebay.com
Mecham Racing: www.mechamperformance.com/m_docs/mr.html
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tuner & Aftermarket Firebirds:
There were a variety of aftermarket editions available for the 1982-1984 Firebirds.
Performance:
Mecham Racing, Motor Sports Edition
Bandit Edition
Firebird specific performance parts could be purchased from V.S.E., Mecham Racing, Banks, Paxton, Edelbrock, and others
Convertibles:
Autoform
N.C.E.
Straman
Targa Top Inc.
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Useful Links:
The Ultimate RECARO site: ohok.com/82recaro/index.html
Jeff's extremely useful 82-84 site: www.82firebird.com
The largest thirdgen site: www.thirdgen.org
A website dedicated to Anniversary Trans Ams: www.anniversaryta.com
Author George Scala's personal Trans Am website: www.transammotorsports.com
