I sold my car today. It sounds like it is going to get a new good home in Canada.

So it's snow 'bird now.

Gary,that is one lucky new owner! What a beautiful car.Where in Canada did it go? Are you onto another bird/car project?

David

ontario that is where it will be anyways. Will have to wait for weather before he picks it up. Probably sometime in April. I have my heart set on a 69 chevelle SS or I would of never sold this car but that was the first new car I ever owned and to this day morn for it. To bad I totalled it in 70

69 CHEVELLE?THAT SHOULD BE A VERY EASY ITEM TO FIND.I SEE THEM HERE IN FL AT ALMOST EVERY STOP SIGN AND 30 TO 40 AT EACH CAR SHOW

69 chevelle SS four speed must be original[build sheet] documented, conv. but not totally necessary. I probably be kicking myself. I'm pretty picky

Terry, what are they selling for down there?

Gary, i'm in Ontario and just may see it around if it is in southern,Ontario.I could keep tabs on it for you What city or town?

David

I forgot what city but he is on this site from time to time. Ouch!! I just kicked myself again

I sold my 68 in 1977 to buy a 67 3/4 ton truck w/a 327 for work kicked myself (hard) if you don't beleive me ask the war dept. lol finally bought a 68 in AZ had it shipped to WI.( early 05 )Glad I can kind of afford the money pit I really enjoy.
Rick

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Oh Gary... I'm sorry to hear that... but glad to hear your doing what "you" really want, and chasing the dream...

We all have different dreams... some of us just "try" to put all the dreams we can in the same Garage... But then either the Garage is too small or the dreams are too big... not sure which?

(I've started working on a 69 GTO... all I have is a motor for it so far... but piece by piece, and next thing you know I'll have a GTO sitting there!

I hope you'll still hang around with us... after doing up the 67, you have a lot still to share. And we all would like to keep tabs on your new project when that comes into the picture...

Good luck with the chase - Brett!

We all have had some memorable cars, but our first is the one that is cherished. I cut my teeth on Chevys, my first being a '65 Impala SS. But once my friend Pat let me drive his '67 bird the majority of cars I've owned have been Pontiacs. If given a chance, time and money I'd love to have another '65.

Sorry, sold my 68 Firebird in 77. Replaced w/ 797 in car show.
I also had a 65 Impala SS 396 4- speed before my bird like the one posted above, no vinyl top.
Rick

Just to let everyone know, I am the proud new owner of Gary's Bird.

congrats on your purchase,another bird in Ontario.i always thought birds were supposed to fly south in the winter.

looks like there are a few of you from Ontario, could forn a nice bird club

Gary, Sorry to see your Bird leave but glad you will be able to get the Chevelle you have wanted. Hope it goes well for you. I know that Firebird is a beautiful car.

Congrats, Liam, on buying such a beautiful car!

gary,they are selling for 5 times what they are worth.and there is nothing wrong with being picky as long as you have the cash

I had my suspicions it was you Liam.I guess i just may see it around after all! I know of quite a few FGF's in the southern Ontario area.Gotta be at least 40-50 cars.

David

We will have to try and get something organized.
I like your "SOFA" idea.

Congrats, from what i have heard,seen and have read here over the years you have just bought one of the nicest FGF's on the planet!
Yes, SOFA...bring your own lawnchair! Are you still working in Cambridge?

David

Nope, semi-retired and loving it. I am working out of Fergus driving a school bus. Doesn't pay much but it keeps me out of trouble.

By the way Gary, you have visiting rights for life.

Doug, he's already got three visit dates marked on his calendar this summer to come visit you and his ex! I hear it takes several years for guys to truly "let go".

It'd be cool if Gary paid you a visit in the Chevelle though. Now that'd be a photo op we'd all look forward to seeing.

Wife said, it like you traded in a perfectly good wife for a high school flame.

Well put, Mrs. Plowman.

ditto,...must be that old age crazy (not middle age) LOL

Gary, your wife has your number. Kapeesh?

But, I'll bet she'd be very happy to do some cruising around town in that Chevelle.

I can not believe what they want for these things. It doesn't look like it is easy to back up the claim on one of these without a protecto plate or build sheet. These broards are expensive and little or no guarantee they are what they say they are.

Think 138 Vin. True big block SS Chevelle. Here's an example:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1968...hZ003QQcategoryZ6164QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

69 are the ones I'm talking about 68 are better ID

you didnt check that out before you sold your bird???

68 is darn close in styling to a 9. Easier to document therefore a better investment. Out of curiosity, what do you like about the 9's that is different from the 8's?

Yes, to some degree but the perplexity of getting one checked out to be what they say it is and spend a bunch of money and it isn't what they say it is. I called a dealer on one that had one that I liked and ask, him how did he know it was a True SS answer because the original ower said it was. I said, you will have to show me proof he said, he couldn't. On a 69 I would need a build sheet or protecto plate and compare them with the car. I hear they are forging build sheets and restamping blocks and passing them off. Very leary of buying something forged for this kind of money

Yes, you are right on. Many forged ss Chevelles. Almost as bad as Camaros. The documented ones are sky high for that reason.