I changed to 15" Ralley IIs a few years ago and mounted 205-65-15 T/A radials. The rolling diameter is almost exactly the same so there was no speedometer issues. I noticed a slight rubbing when turning left and hitting a bump (entering my driveway) but not every time.
Rebuilt the firebird and had a bunch of original parts left over. The fenders and convertible top frame are Dynacorn and still in the box. Let me know what you may interested in and I can send pictures. Will sell as lot if there's interest.
I have 68 and 69 4bbl intake manifolds, timing covers, 67 distributor, 69 engine, wiper transmission, 2 upper cowl panels, and many engine parts. Finishing my car and cleaning the shop. Let me know if I can help. Ron. 530-632-4986
Yes, there was an option for gold leather in 1969. (Previous years had a saddle color.)
It is a rare option. There is no known record showing how many 1st gens got the leather. I believe the interior option code is on the trim tag on the firewall. But, if you would like a list of all the options originally, contact https://www.phs-online.com/ and for a charge they give you all the billing information.
[b][/b] Looking for a clean set of used '68 Firebird fenders.
Need factory originals (not repro or later NOS versions).
Thanks!
Howdy I have New Original OEM, front fenders and rear quarter panels for 67-68 Firebird along with door skins and chrome pieces if interested. I have had these Firebird parts stored in temperature controlled environment for the last 35 years I also have some used parts on the rack.
I'm looking for an original AC Delco headlamp switch and emergency parking brake switch. If you have one or both, please let me know how much you want for it/them?
Also, do you know the part number for these parts?
Tilt or not? They are different. Unfortunately, all the 67-68 columns are different from the 1969-up columns. The bearings are VERY hard to find, bordering on impossible. The '69-up are very easy to find. A company was making a replacement for the '67-68 lower, using the '69 bearing, but even that is very hard to find. If you have the cages, and just need the balls, you can re-build the bearing with common size balls. My 1967 tilt needed a lower. I had a 1968 non-tilt lower bearing missing some balls. I found that the lower bearing used a 3/16" ball. I had a bunch of bicycle wheel bearing balls that size and I just added them to the cage until it was good. Do not add too many or they will bind up. I managed to get the '68 bearing to work with the '67 column. Firebird Central had the bearings, but they have dried up. Links: Adapter lower bearingUpper bearing
About 10 years ago, I bought the two resonators for my Firebird from Waldron's exhaust. The were happy to sell separate pieces form their sets then, but I don't know if they sell both mufflers and pipes separately. It might be worth contacting them though.