Nice lookin car there goose! Be careful as once you start changing things from stock to custom you expect some headaches.

1st gen's were designed as straight line dragsters. If your wanting better performance you might be better to look at new technology full chassis solutions.

Your 69 sure looks sharp!

P.S. The 1st gen boys withh pro-touring cars frequent the https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/FirstGenFirebirds Firebird Google group.
Post your message there as well.