I had a 67' Sprint 6 with what I thought was a some what unusual rear suspension.

I'm looking at a 67' HO 326-4speed car that has the same set up. It is what I would describe as Factory Traction Bars? I know that Pontiac was very inovative back then, but I have been unable to find any information on any of Pontiac's suspension.
Does anyone know where I might find a little info on this subject?

I'm looking for a 400/4-speed car or an HO car and want to know if this little HO 326 is one I should jump on and not let it get away?

Thanks, 1stgenbirdman - Brett!

Brett,
The radius rods are factory pieces. The only car that didn't have them was the OHC 6 1bbl automatics. Most of the rest of the line up had at least one on the right side. The 400 cars had them on both sides. I'm pretty sure the H.O. cars with a manual had them on both sides also. Thats the best I can do from memory.


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Eric.
1967 Firebird OHC 6
1987 Corvette Conv.

Firebirds have one radius arm for regular differentials and two for posi track. Every 400 I've seen has had both regardless of differential type.

Thanks for the info! Just what I was looking for. What do you guys out there think of the 67 H.O. 326? I have heard some about the 68 H.O. 350, but nothing on the 326? Were they reliable and did they have enough power?

The one I'm looking at is a 67 H.O. 326, 4 speed. (has a 70's 350 in now but includes the original 326) Verdoro green Black Vinyl top & interior. Rear wheel wells rusting through, tail section starting to rust, and needs to be repainted. Otherwise in good clean shape. They are asking $6750. (a bit steep?)

What do you think out there? Should I hold out for my 400 4 speed?

Thanks for any opinions! - Brett

[This message has been edited by 1stgenbirdman (edited January 05, 2001).]

Brett,

It should be noted that only the 67 cars have the traction bar(s). This is because that the mono leaf springs were found to allow terrible wheel hop. The traction bars were an innovative fix that the sister car the Camaro did without. In '68, Pontiac put multi leaf springs on all but the base 1bbl 6 cars. This
was better at controlling wheel hop and thus
made the traction bars unnecessary.

The Camaro on the other hand, stayed with mono leaf springs on all but their high performance models thru 1969.

-BoB