TAC Spotlight => Projects & Restorations => Topic started by: d_hache on April 22, 2022, 07:39:13 AM

Title: Fenders Original? Or OEM replaced?
Post by: d_hache on April 22, 2022, 07:39:13 AM
Hey guys, as some of you might know I am in the process of restoring my 1980 Trans Am and was curious about something.
I know the front fenders where changed since the previous owner told me.
However I was wondering about something when it comes to fenders.
Is there a tag\code on Firebird fenders that will tell me if it's original to a car?
If not is there a tag\code that will tell me if the fender is from Pontiac or an aftermarket?
Thanks

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Title: Re: Fenders Original? Or OEM replaced?
Post by: 5th T/A on April 22, 2022, 08:16:53 AM
Unfortunately I don’t have an answer for you. But I wanted to complement you on your project, looks like quite an undertaking and is looking great.
Title: Re: Fenders Original? Or OEM replaced?
Post by: d_hache on April 22, 2022, 08:30:00 AM
Quote from: 5th T/A on April 22, 2022, 08:16:53 AM
Unfortunately I don’t have an answer for you. But I wanted to complement you on your project, looks like quite an undertaking and is looking great.


Thanks for the support :)  Allot of people told me i was crazy to start this project but I have always wanted to do it.  I am a car guy but i am not a mechanic or a body man.  But lucky for me i have good friends.  One  is a mechanic and another is an experienced body man.  With their guidance I am making it through this process and learning allot.  You are never told old to learn right :)     I have been cray about this Trans Ams ever since i have been 5 or 6 years old.  Actually it's more like obsessed :) 

I thought that it was time to get this old girl and save another classic from going to the crusher. 
Title: Re: Fenders Original? Or OEM replaced?
Post by: Gene-73 on April 22, 2022, 10:15:45 AM
Quote from: d_hache on April 22, 2022, 08:30:00 AM
I have been cray about this Trans Ams ever since i have been 5 or 6 years old.  Actually it's more like obsessed :) 

It sounds like you have the right mindset for this project. Considering how many hours it takes to pull off a restoration like this you have to really like these cars. There are many who give up halfway through and I believe it's because they aren't obsessed enough.  :D

Photos show great progress BTW.
Title: Re: Fenders Original? Or OEM replaced?
Post by: roadking77 on April 22, 2022, 03:48:35 PM
Yes, the original fenders have a date code. I think its in the centre just inside where the hood would sit. As far as I know I think all of the individual factory parts have some sort of coding. I have no idea how to read what is on the fender though as to time frame of build.
Title: Re: Fenders Original? Or OEM replaced?
Post by: Nexus on April 22, 2022, 08:11:23 PM
I'm excited to watch another build on here!!

the work, from what I can see is fantastic!!

keep it up!
Title: Re: Fenders Original? Or OEM replaced?
Post by: Wallington on April 23, 2022, 03:26:25 AM
And many repro fenders for TA models include holes for both 70-78 and 79-81 flares.