Product Description:
Hawks Motorsports is pleased to offer our clients the following.
This new reproduction front-bumper license-plate filler panel is designed for the verified applications below. It replaces a worn, damaged or missing original component while restoring the intended function and a factory-style finished appearance.
| Feature | Product specification |
| Producer | Hawks Restoration Parts |
| Product type | Front-bumper license-plate filler panel |
| Model years | 1998-2002 |
| Installation area | Center of front bumper cover |
| Surface | Unpainted; preparation and paint required |
| Original reference | GM 10276353 |
| Condition | New reproduction |
| Quantity | One panel |
| Year | Model | Required configuration |
| 1998 | Firebird Formula / Trans Am / Firehawk | Compatible front bumper with center filler-panel opening |
| 1999 | Firebird Formula / Trans Am / Firehawk | Compatible front bumper with center filler-panel opening |
| 2000 | Firebird Formula / Trans Am / Firehawk | Compatible front bumper with center filler-panel opening |
| 2001 | Firebird Formula / Trans Am / Firehawk | Compatible front bumper with center filler-panel opening |
| 2002 | Firebird Formula / Trans Am / Firehawk | Compatible front bumper with center filler-panel opening |
Equipment can vary within the same production year. Confirm the vehicle's actual component style and required configuration before ordering.
- One reproduction front license-plate filler panel
- Application-specific bumper contour
- Unpainted surface for body-color finishing
Center Bumper Insert
The panel fills the center license-plate opening in the compatible late fourth-generation Firebird front bumper.
Paint Required
The reproduction is supplied unpainted. Test-fit first, then follow professional surface-preparation and paint procedures for the vehicle color and substrate.
Important Application Notes
- Fits compatible 1998-2002 Formula, Trans Am and Firehawk front bumpers
- Supplied unpainted
- Test-fit before bodywork or paint
- Picture color is for reference only
- Protect the bumper finish
- Remove any existing plate bracket or filler
- Inspect the bumper opening and attachment points
- Test-fit and correct alignment before finishing
- Prepare and paint with compatible materials
- Allow the finish to cure fully
- Install the finished panel and verify an even gap
Where does HT10276353 install?
It fills the center license-plate opening in the compatible front bumper cover.
Is the panel painted?
No. It is supplied unpainted and must be prepared and painted to match the vehicle.
Why should it be test-fitted before paint?
Test-fitting confirms contour and alignment before finish work makes correction more difficult.
Does it fit the listed Formula, Trans Am and Firehawk models?
Yes, when the vehicle has the compatible 1998-2002 front-bumper filler opening.
For HT10276353, what GM number does it reference?
The panel references original GM part number 10276353.
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