1968 Pontiac Firebird Convertible - Over $50K invested
Make: |
Pontiac |
Model: |
Firebird |
Type: |
Convertible |
Trim: |
Convertible |
Year: |
1968 |
Mileage: |
1000 |
VIN: |
223678U147087 |
Color: |
Red |
Engine: |
6.6 Liter 400ci bored to 408ci |
Cylinders: |
8 |
Fuel: |
Gasoline |
Transmission: |
Automatic |
Drive type: |
RWD |
Interior color: |
Black |
Drive side: |
Left-hand drive |
Vehicle Title: |
Clean |
Item location: |
Palm Coast, Florida, United States |
1968 Pontiac Firebird Convertible Additional Info:
YOUTUBE WALK AROUND HERE (copy and paste):https://youtu.be/CeMrYWdyil8
YOUTUBE DIGI-TAILS (installed) DEMO HERE(copy and paste):https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=9&v=ESl-BrCKHcU&feature=emb_logo
You are bidding on a solid 1968 Firebird Convertible. This was originally a 350 car but a correct year 6.6L 400 cubic inch engine has been rebuilt and installed. I spared no expense on a STRONG 400 engine rebuild. I have included an extensive log of parts and costs associated with this car build which can be viewed in the images. I have all original receipts and manuals for these upgrades and more that will be included with the car as well as a number of miscellaneous parts such as replacement bulbs for the reverse lights.
Engine Specifications:
- 1968 400 block +040", 4.160" bore, 408 cubic inches
- factory 400 crank 3.750 stroke, main bearing clearance .0022 - .0024, rods .0024 - .0026, crank and play .0035
- BOP dual lip Viton rear main seal
- Eagle connecting rods, 6.625 length, full floating pins, 63 lbs torque
- Icon IC891 +.040 pistons 14cc dish
- Piston deck clearance .009 in hole
- Compression ratio 9.6
- Total Seal CR690 rings 1/16 1/16 3/16 rings .0019 top ring gap, .0019 second ring gap
- #16 1968 400/428 heads, 73cc combustion chambers, New Ferrera valves
- Competition valve job, new guides and surface heads, install PC seals on intake valves, ported for street use
- Install new valve springs, Crower 68404
- Howards hydraulic flat tappet camshaft 410141-12
- 225 I 235 E duration @.050 490 I 488 E lift 1 12 LSA
- Cam degreed in at 108.5 degree ICL
- Hy-Lift Johnson hydraulic flat tappet lifters
- Installed 7/16 rocker studs and poly locks
- 5/16" push-rods
- JBP billet timing chain set
- M54ds Melling oil pump modified for additional pressure
- Edelbrock Fuel Pump #1713
I have built this for daily driving. For safety I added four wheel disc brakes and BRIGHT LED tail lights. For handling I added pro touring suspension and a larger sway bar. This car handles like a new vehicle and stops quickly. The 408ci 6.6 liter V8 sounds and performs great pushing between 400-450hp. It has a 3 speed automatic with a 12 bolt Eaton brand limited slip ‘Positraction’. The gearing allows for cruising at highway speed. I’ve added some additional interior images to the listing.
Please send me any questions and if they pertain to all I will post those as they come in.