[428goat]

Going to look at a 68 convert. I have a 67 GTO that I restored from ground up but no nothing about the Firebird.
Need info on how to I’d . Is it a Firebird. The windshield I’d starts with 22367.
Add says it is a 400 with automatic
Issues
Rust issues.
Any info would be great
Thanks 428goat

[1stGenFB]

http://www.firebirdgallery.com/68codes.htm

you want engine code YT if the original block. your last 8 of the Vin would be stamped on the front of the block by where the water pump radiator hose connects. That is the best way to know with 100% confidence you have a number match motor.

Biggest issues to look for is rusted frame rails, trunk and floor.. pretty basic stuff.

[428goat]

1stgenfb. . Thanks for the info. Pictures of car look good. Will go and see it later this week.

[ocsleeper]

Originally Posted by 1stGenFB

http://www.firebirdgallery.com/68codes.htm

you want engine code YT if the original block. your last 8 of the Vin would be stamped on the front of the block by where the water pump radiator hose connects. That is the best way to know with 100% confidence you have a number match motor.

Biggest issues to look for is rusted frame rails, trunk and floor.. pretty basic stuff.

When I was looking for a 400 engine to go with my restoration project, I ran across some people who offered to stamp the engine to make it a "number matching" car and the stamping looked legit, at least to me. It's unfortunate really thinking how many people who may have fell for this and paid a premium for a "number matching". Thats when I said screw it and bought a 68 400 non firebird code engine for my 67.

[thews]

Originally Posted by ocsleeper

When I was looking for a 400 engine to go with my restoration project, I ran across some people who offered to stamp the engine to make it a "number matching" car and the stamping looked legit, at least to me. It's unfortunate really thinking how many people who may have fell for this and paid a premium for a "number matching". Thats when I said screw it and bought a 68 400 non firebird code engine for my 67.

I agree. If it's not a trailer queen, numbers matching doesn't really mean much. My 69 350HO convert has a NM trans and it's missing the NM engine. I don't have to pay for date codes and am going to convert it to a 4-speed.

What to look for is rust. Rust is the most expensive thing to fix. I'd rather have a solid Arizona/California car without a drivetrain than a running rust bucket.

[428goat]

Thanks for the help guys. Looked at the convert and did not get it. He wanted 20k. Trunk was gone, etc, etc, looked good in the pictures. Oh well.