While other kids dream of Ferraris, Lambos, porches, I have been dreaming of getting a 67-68 Firebird.

I am looking for a solid body car, I can do mechanical, but hate body work. Trying to stay in the $7K budget for a car that will not need much work.

I do not care about matching numbers, original equipment, etc. The plan is to build a fun Bird, juice up the powertrain, etc.

I am in Northern California, Bay Area, and appreciate good leads. Willing to travel ship for the right deal, thanks!

You have been part of this board for quite a while - I'm thinking that you HAVE to realize with today's post Barrett-Jackson muscle car rates, regardless of the Great Recession, you are going to have a really tough time finding something that does not need a lot of work for $7 K

Well maintained driver's are more like $15 K.

Thanks. Yep, I am really hoping to find a decent project, and have come across a few recently. I do miss having a 400, but right now, I do not mind picking a project up. As long as teh body is in good shape, I can work the rest. Basically a running rig woudl be a plus, and I am kicking myself for not having jumped quicker in the last couple of weeks. I missed on a 400 locally with great body for $4K, and this weekend on a built (550HP for $6500). I snoozed and lost them. getting the text from the seller that the car just sold was a swift kick in the... hmmm you get the point

I just sold my cruiser buggy (offroad) which had a 400 engine, and was my Bird fix fos some time. Now time to get back at it

I looked at one last night in Santa Clara, looked great on the pics, but needs lots of loving, and a lot of the body work redone. he was asking $9800, was more like a $5000, and agreed at $7300.. but I am still debating if it is worth all the hassle as pretty much everything has to be gone through.

I came across a 400 convertible project for about $8K and may be the route I will take. I am also waiting for some more pics of another 400 maroon $8500.

Thanks!

Well, you are in the right state for finding solid bodied cars. As long as they are truely been in CA their entire lives. My '67 400 was - I have the period correct black/yellow CA plates and the PHS documents to prove it. Several I looked at during my search in Dec 1997 were not.

I developed a CA license plate database where I can give you a pretty good idea if a local car is legit or not. So I could weed out the fakes. But I would spend the money for PHS docs before I would buy one.

PS, there were only about 1200 '67 400 coupes built for CA with the factory smog pumps.

I am starting to prep a 1967 firebird 4 speed car for paint! The body is in the best shape I have seen yet.. One little rust spot on the rear drivers lip of the quarter. Already working on fixing that! Then sanding the car and seal priming it then sanding it a coupe different times to get it perfect! The car was white originally with black interior. if I decoded it correct it had a front bench(long gone)console delete, a/c and pwr steering. Disc brakes were added along with a 12 bolt rear end (posi). I have a 10 bolt to make it more original if desired! They body has no other major damage and will clean up very nice.
I might sell if my other 67 doesn't first! I will be putting the other one on e bay soon to see what she'll bring? I am building a few others also (69's). I have a 428 I am building to put in the white 67 If I keep Her?
If interested
email me speerclassicauto@msn.com
Thanks Bill

well if you find 1 and need any parts let me know my 67 is currently in the shop in Oakland Ca and im trying sell all my old parts witch are in good shape im basically upgrading my whole car with a frame off resto i dropped an Ls2 in and took out my running 326 wit auto trans changed my 10 bolt to a 12 took off my stock hood and put on a 400 have my old front disc brakes and i even plan on putting in brand new glass front 2 back and im going all power windows and seats so in short ill probably have any quick fix part u might need or want i dont know what direction your going with your project but im going out with the old in with the new so if find a solid body and need a few or a lot of basic things give me a shout my car is about 60% done and i could use some extra cash 2 help me finish

Are you still Looking we are about ready to get this bird ready for paint. I will be open to an offer, I will have a few engine options to choose from! Also i will be redoing my 67's interior once it's out of the paint shop and it will make a good interior for this car! If you want a good rust free car! With the body work done.
Call Me
520-490-9097 Lots of pic's
Thanks Bill

I have 68 conv that I bought on ebay, metal work done needs very little bodywork. no motor or tranny. I paid $4000, but need the money.

check new york and boston craigslist a nice 67 project in storage for 25 years,last registered in 1987,sticker still in window,O, and its mine,selling for 7500 b/o

old thread resurrected, thanks found a few birds

Bought one yet?

I have a 1968 FB Sprint, with the factory configuration of 4.1 Litre 4BBL w/3-speed floor Hurst shifter and fold-down rear seat. It runs but needs to be restored. Body is dent-free with minor surface rust. Body is as straight as the day it was made (no joke). I might sell it on Ebay (along with my '67 400) but haven't decided yet.

I have this for sale..It's a 67 firebird with 326 engine and 2 spd powerglide..#'s matching.. my # is 615-969-4561