1969 Technical Information
Technical information about the 1969 First Generation Firebird including information about the vehicle identification number, body tag information, drivetrain codes, AMA Specifications, accessories, and dealer bulletins.
Vehicle Identification Number
The 1969 model’s Vehicle Identification Number is located on a stainless steel plate riveted to the left door jamb on the hinge post facing. The 1969-71 models have a plate visible through the windshield on the driver’s side dash panel. (V.I.N. Information)
Body Tag Information
The body tag gives information about the model, body style, paint color, interior color, and date of manufacturer. This tag is found riveted to the firewall near the master cylinder on the 1969-69 models. (Body Tag Information)
Drivetrain ID Number Information
Find engine, transmission, axle, carburetor, distributor, and head casting identification codes and information in this section. (More Information)
AMA Specifications
Find techniqual information via this link. The types of information include body dimensions, bore and stroke, firing order, rocker ratio, valve system timing, ignition system breaker gap for the 1969 Pontiac Firebird. (More Information)
Accessories for your 1969 Pontiac Wide-Track
Original 1969 documentation listing all options and accessories that were available on the Pontiac Firebird was used to create this comprehensive list. Use the information in this section along with a Billing History Card to verify the options and accessories that were originally equiped on your Firebird. (More Information)
Paint and Trim Samples
Find on the Body Tag Information page paint and trim samples with matching codes from the body tag. (More Information)
Car Storage Information
Some things you might want to do before you put your Firebird in winter storage. These suggestions came from Pontiac Historic Services and an information packet I picked up over the years. (More Information)
First Generation Firebird FAQs
Find answers to Frequently Asked Questions for First Generation Firebirds that have been asked on First Generation Firebird-L or our forums. Answers from estimated value of your car, where to buy a certain part, to how do you convert drum brakes to disk brakes. Special thanks needs to be given to all the Firebird-L owners that took the time to respond to other subscribers questions. These pages are continuously updated as new information is posted on the mailing list or forums. (More Information)
Dealer Technical Bulletins
These were the documents sent out by Pontiac to keep the dealers informed about changes, problems, or solutions with their cars. Now you can find them at your fingertips. (Note: Future addition will include the ’67 and ’69 bulletins.) (More Information)
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