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Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 01-19-2024, 12:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,070
Posted By 69f bird
Thank you for all of the responses. The car is...

Thank you for all of the responses. The car is primed, blocked and ready for paint. The plan all along was a likely color change. I am leaning towards Matador Red.
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 01-18-2024, 01:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 518
Posted By 69f bird
Window felts

Who offers the best original style window felts (I believe also called glass channel weather strips)? This is for a '69 Firebird convertible with deluxe interior.

I am looking at Ames FF563A as a...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 01-18-2024, 01:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,070
Posted By 69f bird
1969 Firebird convertible color

I've owned my '69 bird since '84. It was originally Mayfair Maize, of which I am not a fan. It has parchment interior and a white top. When I bought the car, it was painted a non-original color, a...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 01-18-2024, 01:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 993
Posted By 69f bird
Does anyone have a picture of the correct...

Does anyone have a picture of the correct locations for a '69 convertible with full size spare? Thank you!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-10-2022, 05:47 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,606
Posted By 69f bird
Thank you for all of the responses. A few...

Thank you for all of the responses. A few answers:
All new wiring, distributor, cap, etc. Under cap Electronics. When it runs, it generally runs at a reasonable temperature. The engine was built,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-09-2022, 10:03 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,606
Posted By 69f bird
Engine stalls when hot...fuel related

I took my '69 Firebird out last week, for the first time this year. It has a 462, 6x4 heads, stock 69 intake and q-jet. The q-jet was professionally rebuilt two years ago, and at that time it got a...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 03-28-2022, 10:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 988
Posted By 69f bird
'72 Formula 455 HO project

I am finally starting work on my '72 Formula 455 HO. It is an auto with AC. Silver with black interior, fairly well optioned. It has its original engine. I've always wanted a round port car...and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-02-2020, 01:55 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,590
Posted By 69f bird
I've been following this with great interest, as...

I've been following this with great interest, as I am considering the 4L80e upgrade for my '69 Firebird. Can anyone recommend a shop in the central New Jersey area that con do the swap for me? I'm...
Forum: Ames Customer Satisfaction Forum 09-02-2020, 10:58 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,859
Posted By 69f bird
Ames, great customer service!

Thank you Ames!

I'm having some suspension work done on my '69 Firebird. I dropped the car at the shop early morning yesterday (Tuesday). The shop called me around 11 am, and said that they need...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 08-17-2020, 04:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,134
Posted By 69f bird
I tuck the front lip of the boot into the fold of...

I tuck the front lip of the boot into the fold of the top, not behind the seat.

Agree about spacing the clips away from center to smooth the outer edge
Forum: Electrical Tech 07-27-2020, 10:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,779
Posted By 69f bird
I upgraded my headlights with the Dapper Lighting...

I upgraded my headlights with the Dapper Lighting low/high beams. Great improvement. I posted details and pictures on the '67-'69 Firebird Tech Forum.
...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 07-27-2020, 10:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,306
Posted By 69f bird
So here are my results: First I tested the...

So here are my results:

First I tested the circuit...about 11.5 volts at the headlight connectors with the engine off, and 13+ with the engine at idle.

I installed 4 new standard Sylvania...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 07-23-2020, 04:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,728
Posted By 69f bird
'72 Formula 455HO at Mecum

Is this a record price for a '72 Formula 455HO? I had no idea!
Forum: Electrical Tech 07-15-2020, 04:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,779
Posted By 69f bird
Chrisp, Thank you. Others have stated that the...

Chrisp, Thank you. Others have stated that the halogens require changes to the wiring harness, due to higher power draw. As stated, I do not want to do that.
Forum: Electrical Tech 07-14-2020, 12:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,779
Posted By 69f bird
Thank you all for the suggestions. I spoke with...

Thank you all for the suggestions. I spoke with Mark at Dapper LIghting last week ( https://www.dapperlighting.com/collections/1967-1968-pontiac-firebird/products/575 ). We decided on replacing just...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 07-10-2020, 08:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,306
Posted By 69f bird
Thank you all for the suggestions. I spoke with...

Thank you all for the suggestions. I spoke with Mark at Dapper today (Jason, he says hello!). We decided on replacing just the outer lights with the hi/low 30w bi-xenons, no halos, OE glass. I'll put...
Forum: Electrical Tech 07-08-2020, 06:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,779
Posted By 69f bird
They are definitely older sealed beams...could be...

They are definitely older sealed beams...could be 15+ years! If I were to go the inexpensive route and just try new sealed beams first, which ones are the brightest? That would be great if it solved...
Forum: Electrical Tech 07-08-2020, 11:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,779
Posted By 69f bird
Troy, Thank you for the response. While I...

Troy,
Thank you for the response. While I agree in principal with your suggestion, I was hoping to not have to cut into the new wiring harness. Is this something that can be completely hidden? ...
Forum: Electrical Tech 07-07-2020, 07:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,779
Posted By 69f bird
How are the LED Headlight kits?

I reviewed the old posts, but was hoping there may be additional choices out there, and more recent experiences.

I want to upgrade the headlights on my '69 Firebird, but I do not want to modify my...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 07-07-2020, 01:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,306
Posted By 69f bird
1969 Firebird headlight options

I reviewed the old posts, but was hoping there may be additional choices out there, and more recent experiences.

I want to upgrade the headlights on my '69 Firebird, but I do not want to modify...
Forum: Suspension TECH 07-07-2020, 12:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,957
Posted By 69f bird
I switched from KYBs to Bilsteins in my '69...

I switched from KYBs to Bilsteins in my '69 Firebird convertible...made a world of difference in ride and handling
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 01-06-2019, 01:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 485
Posted By 69f bird
I have put the flap between the fold-down back...

I have put the flap between the fold-down back seat and the divider with success. I have also found that if I tuck the flap into the fold in the convertible top, it stays in place, as long as I...
Forum: Exhaust TECH 01-06-2019, 01:40 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,702
Posted By 69f bird
I had a similar drone in my '69 Firebird...

I had a similar drone in my '69 Firebird convertible. I had the Pypes 2 1/2" system with an X, with 14" Dynomax Race Magnums. It was too loud, we could not hear each other talk while driving the car,...
Forum: Exhaust TECH 08-17-2018, 10:01 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,882
Posted By 69f bird
So far, so good. It was only a 5 mile drive home...

So far, so good. It was only a 5 mile drive home and I had the top up, but the exhaust tone is notably quieter...not quiet, but quieter! I like it. I didn't get over 45, and didn't really have a...
Forum: Exhaust TECH 08-17-2018, 12:54 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,882
Posted By 69f bird
The Race Magnums are being replaced with Super...

The Race Magnums are being replaced with Super Turbos today. I look forward to hearing the difference once done (and maybe hearing my radio and any conversations as well!)
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