I dont know what I was thinking. I just bought another 69 Firebird. What is wrong with me?

This one's a 400/4-speed and it has either a 3.31 or a 3.55 posi. silver with black deluxe interior and front disk brakes. It has a WZ code engine with 62 heads. I got lazy/stupid and did not check to see if it's matching number, because I got wrapped up in the moment. But I'm pretty sure it's a 400 car because it has guages instead of idiot lights, simulated wood grain dash, console, nice steering wheel. The engine is tight, clutch does not slip, transmission shifts like butter. Posi works too. Feels really smooth and tight.

Sounds like she is going to get a new dress too. Thats how it works here. Send her to one of those day spas, she'll forgive you.

just tell her its for her as we know better

With the WZ and the 62's it does tend to make you think it has the original engine. Did you look for the vin on the block??? Sounds like a sweet car!

that combo only came in 69 with a man tranny.330 hp

Dave, your mind is right. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with owning two ’69 ‘birds. One problem I encounter is which one to spend money on. It works out best when I can buy new or correct for my convertible, and give the hand me downs to the coupe. I do give priority to the convertible, and when it's done...
I don’t have a wife to read me the riot act. So as others have suggested, spending some funds on her will appease the gods of wrath.
From what I've seen, WZ & #62's is correct for auto trans A/C convertibles, and 4spd non A/C convertibles have WZ & #48 heads. I’d have to research the heads for use with 4spd/coupe and auto trans/coupe with and without A/C.

Tom

This is probably bad advise, but I find it easier to ask forgivness than permission...

I went the permission route recently and she came back with "How many can you drive at one time?" Just sick.....

Now I have to wait a while for #2. Then I will go for it and pay the piper with a day spa!

Congrats on the new bird!

Yep, I just went through that this past fall. Trying to finish my 69' convertible and went ahead and bought another project,68'coupe. Did not make her very happy, as she say's "you can't drive them both". I went ahead and sold the coupe, made a grand on it, and using the money to finish the 69'. Someday I will buy some nice property in the country with a few outbuildings and buy as many as I want. Like I said "someday".

to h*ll with the girl friend,i'm going to buy as many as i can make space for and thats it!

Dave... as Ed Roth used to say "Sick But Happy"
That's sweet! Where did you find it? Was that the one in Marysville on Craigs list? Seems to mee like that sounds familiar (ad wise?) Congrats... that's great! Just let the wife know it's an investment for retirement. (don't mention to here that you'll never sell it though!) But it IS... a good investment!

I take it the white one won't get the new paint right now? Tell us more when you get a chance...

Brett!

Theres ALOT more women out there then 1st gen birds
Seriously, as long as you can still pay the bills...

My wife bought ME a 69 with the same description - only stipuluation was that I had to put it all together myself

It is the car from Marysville, but I didn't see it advertised on craigslist, I saw it on traderonline.

I better clear this up quick...I backed out of the deal today. I made too hasty a decision. Hey, if any of you want it, it's up for grabs. The owner is a very nice guy. I, however am a goof.

The car needs to go to a good home. It has the potential to be a real beauty.

wife backed you out ,huh? Or you chickened out, before she found out?

ok, we won`t tell....LOL

Now that I am without a wife I find it very easier to blow money on projects. I consider them my kids "college fund". When it comes time I just hope I have enough 529 funds for them!!

Unfortunately I am currently without a place to work on my projects but it's nice to see all of them under tarps waiting for me.

I had to sell a '68 drop top a month ago for reasons related to the Big D, and I don't mean Dallas. But i just picked up a '67 GTO-big project.

Even if it never runs....It's mine and no woman can tell me to sell it!!!!!!!!!

PS

Any FGF project cars anyone want to get rid of?

Well, I use to have a deep voice like james earl jones. Then I told my wife I'm buying another bird. Now I sound like pee-wee herman, and two things that use to be attached to my body are now in a (big) jar in my wifes dresser drawer.

I'll be changing my member name from "corrigan" to "eunuch".

Just be glad she didn't put 'em in the disposal!
If they are in a jar... maybe you can get 'em back some time soon....

Sorry to hear that Dave... on both accounts!
(The car and the jar!)

I wish I was in a position to act on it, but with the 2nd one due in August... it will be a while... quite a while before I get the "next" project! So I was looking forward to living vicariously through you!

Brett!

In my settlement I got mine back. I found a doctor to reinstall them!!!