[RocktimusPryme]

Been a lurker for a while but haven't posted much. However I just rolled a 67 firebird 400 into my garage so now I'm sure ill be bothering everyone with random questions. Really kinda diving into the deep end here. As the car is straight and rust free but in pieces. And as I didn't do the taking apart myself I don't have the benefit of remembering how things went together.

Question is is there a preferred manual for total car 're assembly? I'm going to buy the "how to build pontiac v8 power" one but honestly engine isn't a big concern. I'm more looking for like how to put my dash back together, and the gauge cluster, and the fuel tank, and.....well....you get the picture lol. I assume there are likely several options, Chiltons etc. I just wanted to know if the community felt one was an obviously superior choice.

This is also how I'm used to working anyway. I'm an aircraft mechanic and everything has to be done according to a reference. So I'm used to looking at directions when performing a task anyway. Less manly perhaps but it gets the job done So I should have the requisite skills to take on this fairly advanced project. It's just been since I was 18 that I attempted one. So it will be an adventure.

[danswrld]

The "assembly manual" is what the assembly line would have used to build the car on the line. Unfortunately I have not been able to find a 67 assembly manual anywhere, digital or print. I have only found 69 manuals. Other than that, I have not found a comprehensive guide for re-assembly. Hopefully others can chime in and help!

[Squidward]

The Pontiac Service Manual, along with the Firebird supplement, is a good starting point. The supplement especially has exploded drawings for sheetmetal, bumpers, dash and interior parts, etc. The supplement would be a good book to start with, but you'll run across a couple of chapters where it says "refer to the Pontiac Service Manual" - and that is the entire chapter.

Welcome. I gots a 67 FB too.

[Hammered]

You can see from my website below what order I put mine back together by looking at the dates for each entry. There's lots of help here if you get stuck anywhere.

[RocktimusPryme]

Originally Posted by Hammered

You can see from my website below what order I put mine back together by looking at the dates for each entry. There's lots of help here if you get stuck anywhere.

Thanks, and yeah I know there's help to be had here. But I like to try to solve things myself before coming to the internet with my tail between my legs lol.

For now I'm going to try and reassemble the interior which had already some of the parts partially restored. The forum member I bought it from had about a half dozen first gens in his place. So not only did he know the cars well but if all else fails he could walk over to a different car and Chinese blueprint something during reassembly. I've got boxes of fasteners and small parts that to me are relatively foreign. So exploded views and step by steps would be nice.

I think my first purchase is going to be a complete fastener kit classic industries sells. Just buy them all together and I assume they will be in bags saying what goes to what. Rather than fishing through the boxes of assorted fasteners I have and wondering if it's the right one.

[Badss540]

I just finished the restoration/ rebuild on my 67, I used the 2 pontiac manuals for a lot of things but the 67 Camaro assembly book also helped. If you have any questions that I can help with I'd be happy to if I can.
There is a ton of info on here and the first gen sight along with the poormans chassis website.

[PMD1969]

Originally Posted by danswrld

The "assembly manual" is what the assembly line would have used to build the car on the line. Unfortunately I have not been able to find a 67 assembly manual anywhere, digital or print. I have only found 69 manuals. Other than that, I have not found a comprehensive guide for re-assembly. Hopefully others can chime in and help!

I have many manuals in digital file format including the 67 Fisher manuals and the 67 Camaro Assembly manual. DropBox format

[sts]

Will this help?

http://thefirstgensite.com/html/librarydex.htm

[yumpy]

Some great links.I know some some 1st gen guys that could use this info. I too am an A&P mechanic.Can relate too Rocktimuspryme and the F.A.A.'s requirement for reference material.Not to steal the thread but anyone have any links on a second gen assemble manual? I have the 78 and 79 supplement manuals.
Good luck with the build and keep us updated.

[RocktimusPryme]

Originally Posted by sts

Will this help?

http://thefirstgensite.com/html/librarydex.htm

Yeah it does. I had stumbled upon that in my internet travels. I still may buy the actual books. Just because I have no great desire to be using my computer when my hands are filthy while working on my car.

I was just outside taking the boxes out of the trunk with many of the small parts. The amount of little items, clips, and whatnot that I have zero idea what they are is a bit depressing. Im just going to pick a spot and start trying to re-assemble. Probably the dash first since much of it had already been painted while it was apart.