This. Ive always wanted one.
454 BBC, TH350, 12 Bolt. Should be a fun car when I get it dialed in.
454 BBC, TH350, 12 Bolt. Should be a fun car when I get it dialed in.
Sold the mustang and bought....
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Looks good!
Talk about flipping 180. Very cool though
Nice!
Awesome. You made the right move IMO
Thanks!
I have always wanted a first gen car. There is nothing like riding in a big block powered death trap!
Thanks!
I hope so. It was had to go from a simple daily drive-able 10 second car to something carbureted.
Nice! She sits a little high in front for having a big block in there. Plans?
Let us know what it runs.
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Good looking Firebird. Yeah, the front end looks like it's riding higher than I'd expect with that heavy 454 BB. Enjoy it!
Yea I'm not sure why it has the moon cruiser lift. The guy before me did all poly bushings in the front end. I have no clue what springs are in it to make it sit like that. I weighed the car and its 3220 as it sits with maybe a 1/4 tank.
I want to get it dialed in as is and just see what it runs. Previous owner bought it from a family who had no idea what was done since the father passed.
I was able to ID the motor as a 73 454 and the carb is a 800CFM double pumper spread bore with mechanical secondaries. The kick down cable is d/c and the manual choke (blade and rod) is deleted. It has a Holley street dominator intake manifold and a decent size cam. I haven't pulled the valve covers yet to see what heads. It has some yellow/gold rockers in it (looked through the breather hole) and the battery is in the trunk.
I noticed the distributor is only hand tight? Not sure what the deal is there. I'm sure Ill have to time it all over again.
I noticed the mechanical oil pressure gauge sees ~65psi of oil pressure at 3500 RPM. Ill probably have to pull the oil pan and see if the stock bottom end is in it or if I got more then I bargained for.
Did I mention this is my first carb car? Any knowledge is appreciated as I deconstruct someones project to see what I'm working with.
Love the 'bird!
I'd trade my fully loaded C6Z06 for a '69 Camaro if it was a big block and tastefully restored. Don't even care if it's not numbers matching. I've had a hard on for a '69 since well..... 1969!!!! LOL!
U.M.
I'd trade my fully loaded C6Z06 for a '69 Camaro if it was a big block and tastefully restored. Don't even care if it's not numbers matching. I've had a hard on for a '69 since well..... 1969!!!! LOL!
U.M.
I would immediately put an FI system on it.
I'm so done with carbs and their hassles.
Good looking car!
I'm so done with carbs and their hassles.
Good looking car!
holley makes really reasonable priced fi systems that adaptive learn with pump you would be under 1500 I believe including the 02 sensor- hit the key and go.they look just like a carb body so know one really knows the difference unless you pull the air cleaner.
fully agree ! among other things like updated suspension, brakes etc....without that, no thanks.
Yup - ultimate oldie for me too - '69 Z28 ONLY
The Pontiacs always looked better than their Chevrolet counterparts, IMO.
Any plans to put a poncho motor back in it? I’ve been looking for a earlymsecond gen firebird or A body for a while.
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