Texas Trans Am Service & Restoration: Restoring Old Dreams

Texas Trans Am S&R's

1979 - 1981 Light Panel Removal

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	This '79 Firebird will donate a rear light panel for restoration of a '80 Trans Am
	These triangular areas on each side of the trunk opening are a joint of 4 layers of sheet metal. The joint is made up of the top of the quarter panel, gutter trim, light panel and inside cove. Indentations usually indicate a spot weld which is drilled out and split with the help of an air chisel.
	Once the external welds are separated the trunk pan is cut behind the leaf spring hangers, for access to internal spot welds. Small remaining strips on each side are cut with a torch.
	Although the rear quarter panels are compatible from 1975 thought 1981, the inside cove over the light panel is sharply curved on '75 - '98 but diagonal on '79 - 81. Likewise this light panel is compatible with '79 - '81 taillights only.

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"Restoring Old Dreams"

Owner and Operator, Mr. David Mars
Serving the community since 1991
Email: david@texastransams.com
4588A Kennedale - New Hope Rd.
Fort Worth, TX 76140
Phone: 817-563-2121