Hello, I am new here. This looks like the place to be for first generation Firebird fans. For starters I don’t own a Firebird yet. I have been eyeing my neighbors ‘69 convertible for the past year. I just finished another project and needed a new one. Just my luck! The guy wants to sell the car but he says he needs a couple of more weeks before he is ready. The car needs a lot of work but looks like it has potential. It’s a four speed and has a rebuilt 455 (73-74) ish. I think the motor is basically a stock 455. I’m fine with it not being the original 350, but I wanted A/C. Maybe a good after market AC would be better anyway and it won’t take up all the room in the engine compartment? The car has some rust but not too bad. The interior is a 4 out of 10 and the top need replaced. *what do you guys think is a good value $$ for a ’69 conv with 4 speed and 455? *what are the major concerns about a ’69 needing restoration? *what are the spots I need to pay special attention to when I get a chance to crawl over the car before buying? Any advice is appreciated. Thanks, Tom
