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1969 Firebird Running Project on 2040-cars

US $4,900.00
Year:1969 Mileage:66199 Color: White /
 Red
Location:

Arvada, Colorado, United States

Arvada, Colorado, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:455
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 223379U120318 Year: 1969
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Pontiac
Model: Firebird
Trim: Standard
Drive Type: Rear
Mileage: 66,199
Number of Doors: 2
Exterior Color: White
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Red
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

Great project car, usually rust and signs of age for this family of car. I've done a lot of work to get this car to where it is, but I just don't have the resources to finish it up. I bought it when I was stationed in California and the previous owner had done some work to make this a drag car. I've undone most of that work towards making this a daily driver, but I'm sure you can see the influences still. The engine compartment is a bit messy and the paint job isn't high quality. There are a few areas of missing paint and some signs of body work on the passenger door panel, as well as some damage to the tail panel that'll all be easy to fix with a final paint. Title is clean and car was recently registered in California. I will help arrange for shipping anywhere or local pickup. The car will need to be trailered as the brakes are not completely installed at this point. Winner will provide a $500 deposit within 72 hours of action close and balance within 21 days.


Some of the specs:
  • 455 V8 (7.7 liter) with '73 date codes (first year for 455s)
    • 4X coded heads
    • Straight headers and custom exhaust
    • Edelbrock carb and intake manifold
  • Turbo Hydromatic 350 tranny with B&M shift kit ( <100 miles on fluid flush )
  • Power steering
  • Power brakes
    • Disc in front
    • Drum in rear
In the last 2 years I've completed a bunch of work on it to include
  • Swapped front brake configuration
    • Replaced front drums with discs
    • New master cylinder
    • New power booster
  • Replaced front wheel bearings (with brakes)
  • Replaced front hard brake lines
  • Replaced rear flexible brake lines
  • Replaced emergency brake cabling
  • Replaced all control arm hardware
    • Ball joints (upper and lower)
    • Bushings
  • Replaced front springs
  • Replaced front shocks
  • Rebuild rear brakes
    • Includes all hardware and springs
    • Replaced wheel cylinders
    • Replaced drums
  • Replaced door glass with factory tinted set
  • Replaced steering column
  • Replaced battery tray
  • Replaced motor mounts (mounts not bolted to frame yet)
I have parts waiting to go in that I will include if the sale price is over $4000 to include
  • Heater unit with core and blower motor (and ducts and seals)
  • New parking brake pedal assembly
  • Wiper motor
  • New front-to-rear brake hardline
  • Used wiring harnesses
  • A bunch of random used parts (light housings, wheel caps, window regulators...)
  • Service manuals!
Other issues with the car include
  • Slow power steering leak (probably just bad hoses/mating)
  • Windshield is missing trim and has a single crack about 70% of the length
  • No radio
  • Only has a driver seat belt
  • Radiator shows rust and should probably be replaced
  • Engine hoses and belts show age
  • Battery sits in engine bay as wires go to the wrong side of the car (easy fix)
  • Rear springs are a bit saggy, but shocks are less than 10 years old
  • Rear brakes out of circuit pending hardline replacement
I have a bunch of the old parts lying around as well so if you'd want the original front drum brakes and spindles I can include them as well. I have about 3 wiring harnesses that I intended to make 1 good one out of, but I haven't yet.

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