Did all 68 400 cars come with the 400 emblem on the trunk? Besides the hood and front bumper/inserts (which can be easily replaced), how can I tell if it is an original 400 car? They also came with both traction bars, correct? I've owned 3 67 400 cars but never looked at 68's.
They all had the 400 emblem on the deck lid. None of the 68's had traction bars. That was just a 67 thing because of the mono-leaft springs..It's very hard to tell without doing a PHS search...here are a few so-so hints..they're not a for sure thing, but...Check the auto shifter...must be a 3-speed TH-400. if the shift indicator dial looks old and it's a 3-speed auto, thats a good hint..TH400's were only available in "400" optioned Firebirds..If it's a 4-speed, check for speedo cable routing. There should be a hole just above the gas pedal pivot on the firewall and 3 clips going down the tunnel..All "400" 4-speed cars used Muncie trans and the speedo gear is on the right side of the trans..I know..a 3-speed HD was available, but quite rare..Check to see if it has the baffle plates on both sides of the hood latch (unless it's an A/C car, then this is useless). Also, the lower front air dam...Last thing..check to see if the Left rear frame rail is already set up for a Left tailpipe (dual exh) Should be threaded with 2 special studs. If it has 2 regualr holes there, it's NOT a "400" all "400"s had dual exhaust..Thats all I can think of..Anyone else?
hey guys regarding 68 questions, I have one of my own, I just purchased a 68 bird drop top 350ci, i need many new parts including a new hood, i was favoring replacing it with a 400 hood, just seems to look better, i do have the orignal matching 350ci but the motor that is in the car now is a 400ci,is it easy to change the car into a 400 and what all has to be replaced? any suggestions?
