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Anyone know about this car? Red 400 I'm not really taken with the writing style, it sounds like an infomercial. Also, the seller gives a complete workup on the body tag, but then seems clueless on how to tell what the engine code is. Otherwise looks pretty good.
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It's missing the 400 grill inserts and I like the console. It looks like they screwed a 4spd plate off of something to the top and thought it would pass. The steering is aftermarket also. I would lay money down that it's not an orginal 400 car. If he can't verify the codes on the engine then how can he verify it's a 400? It's a nice looking driver.
Restoring a 1968 400 4spd, numbers matching Firebird Coupe, Verdoro Green. Larry  My old 68. Wish I had her back.
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Concur the writeup is a turnoff, very used car salesman like.
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The front bumper looks twisted. Maybe been in a wreck?
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Rear tail has been hit as well, the panel connections are bondo filled.
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Why did they go with those floor mats?
1968 400 Coupe, verdoro green, black vinyl top, auto
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I called the guy this morning, and he does not have the PHS docs on this, but claims he is the 2nd owner. He did state the engine block was replaced by the original owner (at the dealer) due to a "knock" he heard in it. He seems like a salesman to me as well.
I think I'm gonna pass...
Cant wait for summer...
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He did state the engine block was replaced by the original owner Then why does his ad state that he does not know if it's original?? I'd pass too.
I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not sure. I feel like I am diagonally parked in a parallel universe. 1968 400 convertible (Scarlet) 1976 T/A - 455 LE (No Burt) 1976 T/A New baby, starting full restoration. 1968 350 - 4 speed 'vert - 400 clone (the Beast!) 1968 350 convertible - Wife's car now- 400 clone (Aleutian Blue) (Blue Angel) 2008 Durango - DD 2008 GXP - New one from NH is AWESOME! 2017 Durango Citadel - Modern is nice! HEMI is amazing! 1998 Silverado Z71 - Father-daughter project 1968 400 coupe - R/A clone (Blue Pearl) (sold) 1967 326 convertible - Sold  1980 T/A SE Bandit - Sold
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I would bet the car is not a 400 car, not that that matters. My blue car below was an original sprint-6 and I put a 428 in it. I built it for myself. I just don't like to see someone try to sell snake oil to someone unexpectly.
Restoring a 1968 400 4spd, numbers matching Firebird Coupe, Verdoro Green. Larry My old 68. Wish I had her back.
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Love the plastic on the seats , would not want to get anything on the filthy seats .
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