1970 Firebird Project Car Chevy 454 Plus Origional Drivetrain on 2040-cars
Newfane, New York, United States
Engine:454
For Sale By:Private Seller
Drive Type: RWD
Make: Pontiac
Mileage: 100,000
Model: Firebird
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Trim: Esprit
1970 Pontiac Firebird. Was originally a 350 4b auto on the floor/console car. Origional color was the one year only Polar White - can still see it under trunk and in other hidden areas. It was painted red sometime in the 80s. Now it has a Chevy 454 with Edelbrock heads, Edelbrock intake, demon carb, MSD ignition/distributor. Motor was built a while back, but runs nice once off idel due to intake/carb/cam/heads combination. It has headers with Flowmaster full dual stainless exhaust.
Rockers, fenders, doors are all nice - no repair needed. The blue fenders were better then the originals so they were swapped. I have 2 front ends - both useable, but one a bit better. Underside of the car is fantastic - never touched and no rot. It will need lower rear quarters patched (I have patches), small section of outer wheel house, and the rear lower valance.
Interior needs restored, but decent for it's age. Driver side seat has the usual tear, but passenger and rear are fine. Dash has a couple of cracks, console door hinge is broke.
It will run and drive as it is. I put new brakes on all 4 corners. It shifts as it should. Rear is not posi - one wheel peel and it will sure make a big cloud of smoke with those old school tires and rims. I have a formula hood that needs the corners repaired, but it won't fit over the 454's intake/carb combo. I was going to buy a L88 or cowl hood.
I HAVE THE ORIGINAL MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION AS WELL. The Pontiac 350 is free and in good condition, but would need at least gone over. I have the heads/intake off of it ready for rebuild.
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