![]() ![]() ![]() Introduced in 1967, the first-gen Firebird shared its platform and many components with the Camaro but had unique styling elements, including a split front grille, distinctive hood vents, and "coke bottle" body lines. Introduced as a sister car to the Chevrolet Camaro, the Firebird offered its own distinctive design and performance characteristics. Always good to see other first gen firebird enthusiasts.The first generation of the Pontiac Firebird was produced from 1967 to 1969 and represented Pontiac's entry into the pony car market. Plus, it was super loud going down the highway. The convertible was okay, but I didn't really use it enough to justify it. ![]() I think the drive shaft was even pushed into the TH400 upon impact. I'll be moving a lot of the trim pieces over to the new machine and the parts that I can't I'll be sending to good homes. It's a little bit worse on the passenger side, as the rear of the body was rotated forward a good six inches into the doors, so the entire sub-frame is fubared. Yes, it could probably be fixed, but I don't really have the means to take on a project of that magnitude. That photo doesn't really show the extent of the damage. everything on the birds are the same as camaros,so whatever there doing to 69 camaros on this site is the same as what you can do everything can be fixed,i have fixed worse.atleast save the tags for a new shell someday. i love it and cringed when i looked at the photos. It looks like I can get a used combo for around $5-$6k on ebay - if someone has a reference for a better place to procure one though, please let me know.Īnyway, thanks in advance for the replies and I'm glad I stumbled upon this site some time ago. Should I try to stick with a particular make a model (GTO vs Vette vs whatever) to accomodate the fitment and aftermarket A/C compressor required for the Vintage Air system? (Should I consider LS6's for the same amount of power?) I'll also be running headers later so they'll have to clear the stock gear box unless I convert to a rack and pinion setup. It appears that some LS2's have different configurations of the alternator and A/C compressor. I've also done some extensive searching in the threads here - this site is fantastic! So, my first question (hopefully I can get some of them answered here so I don't have to litter the other forums with duplicity) is what model LS2 should I be looking at? I currently have the stock spindles and sub-frame in the front (might be changing the spindles later though depending on what discs they work with). So, I'm scrounging ebay, CL, all the usual places for LS2's and there seem to be different varieties. I'm thinking about a 17"/18" combo, but that's for a little bit later. With the mini-tub, I plan on running approximately a 10 or 11" tire in the back and as wide as I can fit in the front and still be tucked in. ![]() I was originally thinking about an automatic but I prefer the control of the manual. I'm looking at putting in an LS2 with a T-56 6-speed. Stock firewall removed and smooth plate welded in.Īlso included was a Pontiac 400 engine with ceramic coated headers, but won't be used in the build. Magnaflow exhaust (seemingly full system) New front windshield all other glass is perfect.Īll interior and exterior paint is done, body is near flawless. )Īll AC under the dash is done (Vintage Air - doesn't have connections through firewall though) Hotchkis front coil springs, sway bar (front and rear) 2" lowerĬurrie Ford 9”with 3.73 posi rearend, (disc brakes and narrowed 2” on each side. I think I got my money's worthĭetroit Speed and Engineering mini tub kitĭS&E rear leaf springs 2” lower than stockĭS&E 7 speed wind shield wiper motor (all wired and installed with factory knob) Here's a list of parts that were included with the sale of the black one. It shouldn't be a big deal to move all the necessary interior pieces from the old car into the new one. I just got the black one delivered to my house last week and will retrieve the restored/wrecked one from West TX in a few weeks. I managed to snag a 69 firebird shell on ebay that was already painted and came with a lot of extra parts. Since then, I've lived in apartments all over the world and have finally settled down into a house. I re-built a '69 bird back in high school and drive it all the way through college until someone rear-ended me coming back from a job interview (see below). ![]()
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