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Post by 69ragtop on May 27, 2010 21:55:15 GMT -5
This first gen car is a 1969 Pontiac Firebird, Turbo 400 V8, nicely optioned, convertible with 104K miles. It has undergone a body and mechanical overhaul over a period of 3 years with attention to maintaining its stock and original appearance. Purchased in running condition in 2002, I am the 5th owner of this car. This convertible left the factory with its“YE” motor. The Turbo 400 transmission was rebuilt. It has the long tube cast iron factory headers. This car was built in Norwood Ohio with a hood tach, standard interior, gauges, power top, front disk brakes, AM radio, drivers side remote mirror, Rally rims with PMD center caps , wheel well and door chrome trim guards. The build sheet was found under the rear seat. It has the PHS documentation packet. The car still has T1 headlights, the protect-o-plate and original keys. The factory Rochester carburetor sits on the factory intake and the original distributor is there with an added electronic ignition kit. Recently Team Muscle Car replaced the cut front dash with another and reinstalled the AM radio, replaced the starter with a hi-torque unit, replaced the heat riser, installed new suspension bushings, new spindles, front end suspension parts and inner fender rear wheel wells. We also replaced the 4 core radiator, replaced the rear springs and put on a dual Flowmaster exhaust system for a really cool sound.
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Post by WarbirdTA on May 28, 2010 7:52:48 GMT -5
Beautiful car! Red and a soft top. Can't get better than that. Oh wait, it does. It has the 400 V-8 engine as well. I bet that is your favorite car to drive, right? (One correction though. I believe you mean T3 headlights, not T1s ). I think that 1969s are the best of first gens ever. Thanks for sharing your beautiful car! George
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Post by Dave80USATA on May 28, 2010 17:37:37 GMT -5
Very Nice!
Awsome original condition!
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Post by 69ragtop on May 28, 2010 22:26:20 GMT -5
Thanks for the comments. Yes the headlights are T3 headlights, I wonder how long these bulbs last and I do not think I can get anymore of them when they blow out. I have been trying to make this a reliable car for a few years now. i have finally gotten to a point now where I am confident that I can drive to an event and get back with no issues, The transmission has been rebuilt, the radiator and cooling system is now running at at 160 degrees and the carb fuel system is running smooth. The cars pulls strong when accelerating and is fun to drive.
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Post by WarbirdTA on May 29, 2010 18:00:20 GMT -5
I still see T3s show up on ebay time to time. They can get pricy. My 1959 Chevy Apache pickup truck still has the T3s, but only for the high beams, and they both still work. Knock on wood. George
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