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'68 Firebird
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Author:  Joe T [Tue Apr 23, 2013 6:24 pm ]
Post subject:  '68 Firebird
I was asked for some pics of my '68 Firebird, so here you go! :thumbup:

A couple from the V8UK Launch / Ken's Weekender a couple of weeks ago:

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And at it's favourite spot!

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At Ken's Diner, Finedon:

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And finally, with Bumblebee at Billing last weekend:

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Thanks for looking. :)
Author:  Joe T [Tue Apr 23, 2013 6:26 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: '68 Firebird
And full spec on the car (taken from the for sale ad):

Engine:

- Professionally prepared 400ci (6.6-litre) block
- Keith Black forged pistons
- Eagle H-Beam steel rods
- Edelbrock Performer RPM aluminium cylinder heads
- Edelbrock Performer RPM aluminium intake manifold
- Comp Cams roller rocker conversion
- Comp Cams XR276HR performance camshaft
- Doug's hot-coated tubular exhaust manifolds
- Performance exhaust system
- HEI distributor with MSD trigger assembly and coil
- MSD Streetfire HEI ignition system with inbuilt rev limiter (set to 6,200RPM)
- Summit Racing ignition leads
- NGK R plugs
- Edelbrock 750CFM Performer four-barrel carburettor
- Malpassi Adjustable fuel pressure regulator and gauge
- Competition Moroso sump with increased capacity
- Alloy performance radiator
- Mechanical cooling fan with shroud
- Mickey Thompson rocker covers with chrome breathers
- Aftermarket fasteners throughout
- Uprated chromed alternator
- Moroso sump
- Solid engine mounts
- Aftermarket vacuum reservoir
- Upgraded rear main crank seal, no leaks

Transmission:

- Rebuilt and uprated TH400 three-speed automatic
- 2,400RPM stall convertor
- Transmission cooler integrated into main radiator
- Hurst ratchet shifter

Back axle:

- 8.5" ten-bolt GM axle
- Eaton Positraction limited-slip differential
- 3.08 rear gears (70mph cruise at approximately 2,600RPM)
- Moser half shafts
- C-Clip eliminator kit

Suspension, steering and brakes:

- Hotchkis performance parts throughout
- 2" lowering kit
- Uprated springs and shocks
- Quick-ratio steering box
- Uprated steering arm
- Front and rear anti-roll bars
- Moog steering joints
- Front vented disc conversion kit with upgraded master cylinder
- Stainless handbrake lines, recently fitted
- Crager Soft 8 wheels
- Mickey Thompson ET Drag Radials on the rear, plenty of tread. Front tyres relatively recent.
Author:  firebird68 [Tue Apr 23, 2013 9:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: '68 Firebird
Good looking car with some sensible upgrades.
Must be good on the road with 308 gears , I have 355 in mine and it's responsive but not really ideal for high speed cruising...
Not many white Firebirds in the UK :thumbup:
Author:  chevy-stu [Wed Apr 24, 2013 1:40 am ]
Post subject:  Re: '68 Firebird
Lovely motor, looks in great fettle too.. The Soft8 wheels in black look great in my opinion, a really great compromise of classic, racey and modern look..
Author:  3rdGenmalc [Wed Apr 24, 2013 6:13 am ]
Post subject:  Re: '68 Firebird
I´m just a little more partial to the Pontiac over the Camaro......1st gen that is. :thumbup:
Author:  Joe T [Sat Apr 27, 2013 11:45 am ]
Post subject:  Re: '68 Firebird
Thanks guys. :)
Work planned is relatively minor. So far we've removed some of the stickers, restuck the carpet on the RHS lower door, and had the carb retuned as it seemed to be running lean. It's now idling around 450-500rpm which I think is a bit low as the vibration at idle is pretty extreme! We'll get it looked at again, and also have a cooler-running thermostat fitted.

Other plans including fitting some of the not-yet-on-the-car interior and exterior trim, black & silver number plates, and Pontiac badge for front grille. We also need to fit the boot floor plugs and make some kind of mat for the boot floor.

I'd like to sort the tyres too. The Drag Street Radials are not really suitable for wet roads, but to be fair I've had no issues as yet. Ideally I'd like some raised white letter tyres such as Cooper Cobra. However, the rear wheels are 17" and these tyres are almost impossible to find in this size. One option is to go for another pair of Cragar Soft 8 15s (same as the front) and then the same tyres all round. Alternatively I could just change the fronts (which are no-name brand at the moment) and whiten the lettering on the rears.....

Anyway, enough babbling!
Author:  evilzee28 [Sat Apr 27, 2013 6:14 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: '68 Firebird
Hi Joe, that's a lovely looking car, but please, please, please, don't put white lettered tyres on it, especially Cooper Cobras, it's just soooo '70's & I always see Coopers as a cheap form of tyre. Put some good performance radials on it & have a car that handles & stops, it looks "well tuff" as it is without the lettered tyres IMHO :thumbup:

cheers...Nige
Author:  sportsroof [Sat Apr 27, 2013 7:29 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: '68 Firebird
+1, black tyres are cool and they work so you don't have to spend money on bodywork repairs like with white-letter tyres. I've been using black tyres for years and I love 'em! HTH
Cheers, Martin
Author:  farl cogetty [Sun Apr 28, 2013 12:12 am ]
Post subject:  Re: '68 Firebird
my wheels and tyres may be for sale soon..... bf goodrich 225 & 245 w/ white lettering on american racing 14" slots
Author:  FerdiZ28 [Sun Apr 28, 2013 9:24 am ]
Post subject:  Re: '68 Firebird
So nice fella, really cool car with some age defying mods.


Agree on not whiting the letters though.

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