[thews]

Originally Posted by Baron Von Zeppelin

It zoomed up to 5k the first day, but holding at 5100 now.
Lotta work and a Lotta parts for somebody to make that one whole again.
But there are those who are brave enough

I dunno... did you see the bulge in the center of the dash? Looks like this was hit hard. Assume you took that on and did a really good job with a period correct engine and transmission. What would it be worth? How much would you have to put into it? Without the original engine this car is a money pit IMO.

[71GP76TA]

Originally Posted by thews

I dunno... did you see the bulge in the center of the dash? Looks like this was hit hard. Assume you took that on and did a really good job with a period correct engine and transmission. What would it be worth? How much would you have to put into it? Without the original engine this car is a money pit IMO.

I don't think that is the original dash. Probably just threw it in there to make the car look more complete.

[thews]

My first Pontiac was a 70 GTO 455 4-speed car, so I'm partial to them. 70 GTO 4-speed black/red at $75K in Illinois. Interior is beautiful. Engine has a stupid decal on the air cleaner. Would look better without the Judge stripes. Nice car with Edelbrock aluminum heads.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/11565638363...Bk9SR7aT6MCrYQ

[kingbuzzo]

Where did he get the integrated-looking speaker kick panels? Homemade?

[thews]

68 Firebird convertible dealer car in Georgia at $49K BIN. Nice car other than the steering wheel. I love the teal interior. This car is priced close to what's it worth IMO.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/28509118146...Bk9SR_Ly3I6sYQ

[Baron Von Zeppelin]

Originally Posted by kingbuzzo

Where did he get the integrated-looking speaker kick panels? Homemade?

Some of the restoration parts catalogs had them for years , maybe they still do.
Have not looked around in them lately.

[65madgoat]

I actually don't mind the steering wheel in that 1968 bird --- it is the incorrect engine paint color that bugs the heck out of me. When someone can't get the engine color right, I always know there are tons of others things they did wrong inside the engine too.

[71GP76TA]

Originally Posted by 65madgoat

I actually don't mind the steering wheel in that 1968 bird --- it is the incorrect engine paint color that bugs the heck out of me. When someone can't get the engine color right, I always know there are tons of others things they did wrong inside the engine too.

I have a bigger problem with the cheap PUI repop seat covers than the steering wheel.

[keith k]

[QUOTE=thews;6396540]My first Pontiac was a 70 GTO 455 4-speed car, so I'm partial to them. 70 GTO 4-speed black/red at $75K in Illinois. Interior is beautiful. Engine has a stupid decal on the air cleaner. Would look better without the Judge stripes. Nice car with Edelbrock aluminum heads.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/11565638363...Bk9SR7aT6MCrYQ


Auction listing says no longer available, so perhaps it sold. I think it looks great with the red stripes.

[thews]

Here's a color I've never heard of. Dealer car 72 Lemans in Brittany Beige in Michigan at $33K BIN. It looks so much better without the judge wing and Ram Air stickers on the hood. Nicely optioned car, and, just like 92% of them, it has the wrong decals on the air cleaner.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/14487978598...Bk9SR_L2wuOsYQ

[camerjeff]

Originally Posted by 65madgoat

I actually don't mind the steering wheel in that 1968 bird --- it is the incorrect engine paint color that bugs the heck out of me. When someone can't get the engine color right, I always know there are tons of others things they did wrong inside the engine too.

I agree about the wrong engine color on 1966-70 cars. It really puts me off a otherwise good looking car. I also don't mind the steering wheel, as I never cared for the 68 steering wheels.

[getmygoat]

https://vmp.ebay.com/ebay/viewAllPho...?smid=72927269

Anyone know this car?

[thews]

78 Trans AM 4-speed in Nevada at BIN $14K OBO. Doesn't run but seems to be all there. Calif car so there should be minimal rust. If this were an automatic, it would sell for half of what a 4-speed with get. You could prolly talk this seller down some, but FWIW there's 20 watchers.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/26606378684...Bk9SR5zj-6itYQ

[thews]

Originally Posted by getmygoat

https://vmp.ebay.com/ebay/viewAllPho...?smid=72927269

Anyone know this car?

Nice car with a waterbed steering wheel. Even if it was a generic reproduction wood steering wheel, it would make this car look a lot better. It's the only thing I can see that's not stock.

[thews]

81 Firebird "No rust" in Arizona at NR $1.0. This would make a great base for any T/A clone. It runs and the mags on it aren't included.. good.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/11565953440...Bk9SR6TTr7qtYQ

[thews]

Happy Fantasy Football Super Bowl Sunday... I like my odds today. I'm not much into modified cars, but I'd drive this one. 77 T/A LS1 with $169K into it in Tennessee at $10K with a reserve. Former SEMA 2016 show car, it only has 350 miles on it since it was finished. My guess is it'll bid up to over $50K and fail to meet the reserve. Engine has a lot of wasted money in bling and while I sorta like the interior, I kinda don't.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/27560077807...Bk9SR57f2eOtYQ

[thews]

69 Firebird dealer car at $45K BIN in Texas. Nice enough car, but some very simple mistakes make this car worth much less. The waterbed steering wheel, shifter, aftermarket wheels, a real 400 hood, Pontiac air cleaner with stock chrome valve covers and console could be changed and this would look like a different car. 455 with 6X heads.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/27560282624...Bk9SR-TE7cquYQ

[thews]

67 326 HO 4-speed Firebird convertible at BIN OBO $29.5K in Connecticut. Nice car and great colors in Aqua metallic green with turquoise interior. Could use a stock steering wheel.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/17555948255...Bk9SR9yFlKCvYQ

[maxepr]

I was thinking of selling one of my cars on Ebay but you guys are rough..

[thews]

Originally Posted by maxepr

I was thinking of selling one of my cars on Ebay but you guys are rough..

I'm in the same boat actually. as soon as the snow clears up I'll be selling my 69. I fully expect it to be scrutinized once I do, but I realize it's flaws. I won't be asking $40K that's for sure, so for what it is, I think I'll get what I want out of it. I've learned a lot of things to look for from the experts. I never realize PUI seat covers were not the best choice... my car has them.