[grd777]

got these from firebird central ,on the web it said for a firebird , not even close . were can i buy the proper ones for a 72 firebird

[turbo69bird]

They pull that w 69 firebird rear license plate brackets too just tell the truth that it’s not correct. They wouldn’t even admit it after I told them . I won’t buy anything from them now. Other companies aren’t much better except Ames

[Trevor78]

They are all the same, including Ames. Half the stuff flogged off is made for Camaro (or Chev) nd may also kinda fit Firebird, but not be at all correct. They copy ads from each other and no one even checks or cares as they simply work there and are not enthusiasts. Pointing out that it doesn't fit or is not correct in an ad only means less potential sales to them. Even better if overseas where won't be returning the item or dropping by.

[grd777]

Originally Posted by Trevor78

They are all the same, including Ames. Half the stuff flogged off is made for Camaro (or Chev) nd may also kinda fit Firebird, but not be at all correct. They copy ads from each other and no one even checks or cares as they simply work there and are not enthusiasts. Pointing out that it doesn't fit or is not correct in an ad only means less potential sales to them. Even better if overseas where won't be returning the item or dropping by.

does anybody make the correct ones

[burd]

Check with Barry.

[grd777]

Originally Posted by burd

Check with Barry.

sorry not sure who Barry is

[grd777]

Originally Posted by grd777

sorry not sure who Barry is

the curve on these do not match the curve on the rear quarter

[Formulabruce]

There are threads on this covering a long period of time. As I recall correct ones were being at least test reproduced. But I thought I heard it wasn't financially feasible to make a run of them. They are quite a but different. I have sold many pairs off parts cars.

[JUDGE3]

Originally Posted by grd777

got these from firebird central ,on the web it said for a firebird , not even close . were can i buy the proper ones for a 72 firebird

I made the same error and bought those same parts prior to changing my quarter skins. my first 70-73 and was not aware of the exact fillers at the time. was pre ordering parts.

then I wound up not needing any fillers at all due to where I cut my quarter skins for replacement. no rust back there so left the area intact. see pics maybe seeing them in this view will help you fab some.

do you have your original tail panel and quarter to remove the original fillers and reuse? some careful improvising metal work you could fab them. they do not show after taillight assembly installation, and you would have to stand on your head to see them inside the trunk. even if you can salvage just the main part of the originals would be an easy fab.

post #77 floor/torque box/frame rail

[grd777]

Originally Posted by Formulabruce

There are threads on this covering a long period of time. As I recall correct ones were being at least test reproduced. But I thought I heard it wasn't financially feasible to make a run of them. They are quite a but different. I have sold many pairs off parts cars.

what are they called so i can look it up

[grd777]

Originally Posted by JUDGE3

I made the same error and bought those same parts prior to changing my quarter skins. my first 70-73 and was not aware of the exact fillers at the time. was pre ordering parts.

then I wound up not needing any fillers at all due to where I cut my quarter skins for replacement. no rust back there so left the area intact. see pics maybe seeing them in this view will help you fab some.

do you have your original tail panel and quarter to remove the original fillers and reuse? some careful improvising metal work you could fab them. they do not show after taillight assembly installation, and you would have to stand on your head to see them inside the trunk. even if you can salvage just the main part of the originals would be an easy fab.

post #77 floor/torque box/frame rail

i don't think this is the one i am talking about it is the one that goes on either side of this panel at the lower valance

[JUDGE3]

Originally Posted by grd777

i don't think this is the one i am talking about it is the one that goes on either side of this panel at the lower valance

this area? its where the trunk drop off, inner and outer tail panels, and the quarter come together. no filler here. just takes some cutting and fitting for it all to fit nice, then I drilled and spot welded it all together where applicable. and seam sealed and rust proofed.

lots of pics of all this in my thread....

[grd777]

Originally Posted by JUDGE3

this area? its where the trunk drop off, inner and outer tail panels, and the quarter come together. no filler here. just takes some cutting and fitting for it all to fit nice, then I drilled and spot welded it all together where applicable. and seam sealed and rust proofed.

lots of pics of all this in my thread....

it is this piece it is welded to the lower qtr and the cross rail

[JUDGE3]

just can't tell in that pic what your after there.

I can tell you I replaced my trunk drop offs, inner and outer tail panels (trimmed to fit what I needed) and of course trimmed my full quarter panel to fit how I wanted. I had no filler needed for it all to come together nicely.

I did not need a trunk floor nor did I remove the entire aft section. hope u find what your after.

[grd777]

Originally Posted by JUDGE3

just can't tell in that pic what your after there.

I can tell you I replaced my trunk drop offs, inner and outer tail panels (trimmed to fit what I needed) and of course trimmed my full quarter panel to fit how I wanted. I had no filler needed for it all to come together nicely.

I did not need a trunk floor nor did I remove the entire aft section. hope u find what your after.

i circled it

[grd777]

Originally Posted by grd777

the curve on these do not match the curve on the rear quarter

tried it again, the curve is way off ,i guess i will need to modify this or make one myself

[grd777]

Originally Posted by grd777

got these from firebird central ,on the web it said for a firebird , not even close . were can i buy the proper ones for a 72 firebird

can i try to make these work i may have to curve them

[grd777]

Originally Posted by grd777

can i try to make these work i may have to curve them

i guess nobody has had this problem. i will figure it out and then post a how to

[Poncho Dave]

I needed one as well. I found it easy enough to make from a piece of sheet metal. Not very noticeable once car is finished.

[grd777]

Originally Posted by Poncho Dave

I needed one as well. I found it easy enough to make from a piece of sheet metal. Not very noticeable once car is finished.

that's a hard piece to make , any tips, a will try to make one tomorrow