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1969 Pontiac Firebird Project Car With Many Many Extras on 2040-cars

Year:1969 Mileage:0 Color: Black /
 Black
Location:

Oxford, Wisconsin, United States

Oxford, Wisconsin, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Coupe
Engine:350
Vehicle Title:Clear
For Sale By:Private Seller
Year: 1969
Interior Color: Black
Make: Pontiac
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Firebird
Trim: 2 dr coupe
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 0
Number of Doors: 2
Exterior Color: Black
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. ... 

For sale is my 1969 Pontiac Firebird restoration project. Car has been in my family for 15 years and has been garage kept the entire time. It is from 1969 so it has the usual wear for a car that age. Small dents and dings and the drivers side rear quarter is rusted and the rear lighting wire harness needs to be replaced. It is encouraged that if you are interested in the car to come see it before you bid. The trunk, floors and frame are solid with no rust and the car runs and drives. When we bought the car it ran and drove. It sat for years after that and would no longer start when we attempted again. We took the car to a few people trying to get it started but no luck. We ended up having the motor replaced with a 350 from a 71' Bonneville and have reciept for the work and much more. I have the original motor and it will go with car.

 The car has a ton of extra parts that are going to go with the car. I will do my best to list them but anything I miss you will have to see in the pictures. Two sets of side mirrors, an extra rear view mirror, two extra head rests(no rips) an extra glove box door, many extra window handle cranks, also two extra door handles. Extra ashtrays, tranny cooler, two sets of windshield wipers, two extra rear quarter firebird emblems, extra dipsticks. 2bl and 4bl carburator and 4bl manifold, the original a/c unit, gasket set, starter, extra set of door hinges, two windsheild wiper bottles extra gas pedal, extra hood latch, a pulley, antenna, extra drive shaft, many misc. chrome moulding pieces and clips for mounting. Also many misc. bolts, nuts and chrome lugs. Also not pictured is a rear window that will go with that I forgot to get a picture of.

 I have recently purchased a rear deck filler plate brand new ($80) The carpet in the car is not in bad shape but shows signs of wear so I also bought a new carper for the car($170) that is also not installed. Overall the interior of the car is in great shape. only a few small tears. One is on the drivers head rest but I have the 2 extra head rest's with no rips. Also is a small 1/2" tear on the passangers seat. The rest of the interior a bit dusty but it is in great condition. Most 69' projects you see the interior is destroyed.

 I have a number of reciepts from various work that I had gotten done to the car. I will list all of the parts that have been replaced and the dates.

11/23/2007
Tranny Fluid Change
Tranny Filter Kit
Rear end Lube Changed
Checked Gas tank hook up ($100 Total)

Service Brakes
Rebuilt Wheel
Oil Change 11.25$
Oil Filter 4$
Freed up Motor Disassembeld and Assembled it 200$ (original Motor)
Gasket Set Overall 109$

12/16/2008 (engine replaced)
Used engine and install, Cleaned hoses, Repaint, New Pan, Valve Cover Gaskets,
belt, oil, filter, antifreeze, 4 New Shocks, New Rear Springs, Sway
Bar, Links, Including all Misc nuts, bolts, plugs, points. $2400

9/24/09
Partially installed Timing Chain and Waterpump $180


/29/09
Fuel Pump 36.74$
Copper Plugs 11.20


10/9/09
Radiator
Ignition wires set ($285 total)

This will be a great project for someone and I am sad to see the car go but I have a second child on the way and a demanding job so I will not have time for it. Everything you see in the pictures goes with the car with the addition of the original motor that will be available to buyer on day of pick up( will be on a pallet and buyer will be responsible for loading as I do not have a lift) and also a rear window I do not have a picture of. Thank you for viewing my listing and dont hesitate to ask if you have any questions or would like to view the car.

 

 

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