1989 Firebird - Great Project on 2040-cars
Norman, Oklahoma, United States
Engine:3.4 replaced 2.8 (not in car)
Body Type:Hatchback
Vehicle Title:Clear
Exterior Color: Black
Make: Pontiac
Interior Color: Black
Model: Firebird
Number of Cylinders: 6
Trim: Base
Drive Type: automatic
Mileage: 140,000
Great foundation for project restoration. 1989 Firebird, base model.
Bought to restore, circumstances force change of plan. The paint needs to be refreshed, as you can see, but the lines are very good. Doors shut easily and do not sag. Have already found correct wheels on car and brand new tires with zero miles ($600 combined value). The original 2.8 block was cracked and couldn't be rebuilt. I have a 3.4 liter engine I heard run before it was removed from a 95 Firebird. We've already put most of the 2.8 accessories on it ($650 value). I also have a 3.1 liter engine and matching tranny from '92 Firebird. May or may not be rebuildable. Best upgrade we had planned was the installation of 4th generation seating - a direct bolt in upgrade, the driver's seat is power too. If you are interested in the 4th gen seats ($400 value), we can talk. Additionally, we have two spoilers, one black with center tail light and another blue one. There are also various pieces and parts from the '91 parts car including tail lights, light switch for dash, side mirrors, radiator and condensor for both the 2.8 and the 3.4 (will need this for the engine) . . .
I hate to part with this project, the car was my wife's first car - we found it and bought it again to restore. I've included a pic of the car after she had owned it 12 years - you can have it looking like this again.
Oh, I have both a shop manual and parts manual (1500 - 2000 pages each) ($200 value).
$2500 for everything or make offer.
Any questions, call or text John 4zero5 - 3six5 - 8seven one8 or email jbv66stang @ yahoo (dot) com
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