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1978 Pontiac Firebird Drag Race Restored Custom Hotrod on 2040-cars

Year:1978 Mileage:1 Color: Yellow /
  Black/Yellow
Location:

Lubbock, Texas, United States

Lubbock, Texas, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Coupe
Engine:5.7L 350Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 2T87L8L115491 Year: 1978
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Pontiac
Model: Firebird
Trim: Base Coupe 2-Door
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: RWD
Safety Features: 4 point harness
Mileage: 1
Power Options: Power Windows
Exterior Color: Yellow
Interior Color: Black/Yellow
Condition: UsedA 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.Seller Notes:"There are a few small scratches in the paint but overall looks good, The seats have no tears and mechanically it is very well built"

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This is my 1978 Pontiac firebird that has undergone a lot of work. It was used to drag race a couple years ago but has not done that in the past 2 years. I do drive it on the street and had no problem getting it registered and inspected. Underneath the hood is a 355 chevrolet with custom cam and vortech heads. I have never had a mechanical problem with this engine and starts easily with the holley blue electric fuel pump and holley carb.  It also has an MSD 6AL with MSD coil and moroso plug wires. The radiator has also been replaced and has an electric fan which keeps it cool along with the moroso electric water pump.  The exhaust has full length headers with dual flowmasters and can be uncapped for open exhaust.  The 350 transmission has been rebuilt with a shift kit and the B&M rachet shifter makes it a lot of fun to drive and easy to drag race.  The rearend has been upgraded with 4.11 gears and positac. The fuel cell and battery have been placed in the trunk to help distribute weight. 

The pain is a bright yellow called chrome yellow with bird on the hood.  The scoop through the hood really catches everybody's attention also.  The wheel are 15" weld racing with ET streets on the back and front has the skinny 4" wide wheels and tires.  The interior was completely gutted and then lined with spray in bed liner.  Yellow racing seats were then put in along with dash and new black cover.  The gauge panel was fitted with stainless steel and white faced gauges placed.  There are switches on the dash that control the fuel pump, radiator fan, water pump, and interior lights. The back seat was also removed and black panel placed. 

This car has been very well maintained and looks and runs great.  The reason I am selling is because I never really drive it anymore and it stays in the garage. I am willing to deliver the vehicle for a ways and could possibly work something out with the buyer.  If It is going to be shipped I could possibly take it to where it would need to be loaded in lubbock but you would have to let me know.  If you have any specific questions please message me and would could talk over the phone or I could send more pictures of a specific piece. 

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