After a long time, I'm finally back in the old car game! I recently purchased a 1967 Firebird hardtop. A little sleuthing online with the VIN, body tag, body broadcast sheet, and paperwork I got with the car gave me this: the car is a 326-2V, powerglide. Originally Montreux Blue body and roof. Bright blue interior. Options added were, console, full size spare, rear mounted manual antenna, remote control outside mirror, and deluxe front seat belts. It was sold from Dave Waite Pontiac in Indianapolis, IN. The car still has the original engine, carburetor, and rear axle. The paperwork I have indicates the original transmission was replaced in the early 80's. According to the numbers I have, this was the 6901'st Firebird to be built. The picture isn't the best but here she is:
The good: its all there. One thing I've learned is that everything costs, so all those little seemingly insignificant parts will nickel dime you death as you try to reassemble the car. All the glass is excellent except the windshield. No serious accidents: a light hit in the rear left, and in the front right. Cheap: purchased and transported for 2K.
The challenging: It's a rust belt car. It will need a hood, floor pan, rocker skins at a minimum, trunk floor, rear quarters, inner and outer rear wheelhouses, trunk extensions, front valence, and at least some fender patches. But as the man said "I ain't skeered." I have a Lincoln PrecisionTIG 225 and I know how to use it!
So far I am just disassembling, cataloging, boxing, and researching, planning. I plan on doing the job thoroughly and correctly even if it takes a long time. I hope you folks won't mind me picking your brains as I go, I will certainly offer what little I learn/know as I go.
