First Generation Firebird
Posted By: StefanZ Factory height pics - 07/12/20 07:49 AM
Hi guys
Do somebody have reliable factory pucs of 69 coupe? I‘n going to renew the leaf springs. First, I need the reference what factory height is before I order stuff. Thanks
Posted By: Jimc2002 Re: Factory height pics - 07/13/20 10:03 PM
If you are just looking to see roughly how they looked new, e.g. wheel to well appearance, you could look to some of the '69 TV ads:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSvw5pKzb2E

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pURbEbYXoQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWlzPvhlLwo

Most of the magazine ads then were either drawings or show the cars at a bad angle to see the stance. This one, however, is a good side view photo:

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/6KUAAOSwGVVeopHY/s-l300.jpg

If you are looking for measurements, the AMA specs and Service Manual have heights. Unfortunately, they may be like the '68s and the numbers are significantly different between the two sources so it's like having two watches.

Perhaps someone here will have factory promo photos. I do not.
Posted By: StefanZ Re: Factory height pics - 07/14/20 05:21 PM
Thanks
Well. I‘m not sure what to order at the eaton springs store. I want a proper stance. Front and rear with the same gap between wheel and fender.. do you see my issue?
Posted By: uconn86hgiv Re: Factory height pics - 07/15/20 04:47 PM
My ride height hasn't been modified. Original springs. I thought that they we sagging but based on that side view pic my ride height is very similar to that. Now keep in mind different rims and tires change the look. I now have 15x6 Rally IIs not the original 14" wheels. Not sure what the car in the picture is sporting. But either way the ride height is similar and my springs are original.

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Posted By: StefanZ Re: Factory height pics - 07/15/20 06:48 PM
Thanks
Going to order stock height leaf and coil springs. if the stance is no good enough i will order lowering springs for the front
Posted By: uconn86hgiv Re: Factory height pics - 07/16/20 04:08 PM
For what its worth I love my ride height. I think it looks perfect. One of the things I worried about was that it would go up if I replaced the springs. Figuring that mine is probably sagging. But now I am more hopeful.
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