1968 Pontiac Firebird 400 Stroker

Pontiac Firebird 1968 Description

1968 PONTIAC FIREBIRD

PHS Documented

52,685 Original Miles

1st Generation Firebird Introduction: Pontiac introduced the Firebird in February, 967, o compete with the Chevrolet Camaro and Ford Mustang. The Firebird was designed from the Camaro’s F-Body design and the GTO’s A-Body drivetrain with a different rear end, ub-frame, plit-grill front end, ix vertical louvers on the front of the rear quarter panels, nd louver style tail lamps. Improvements were also made in the engine placement, ront suspension, nd reinforced rear springs. Pontiac may have broken late from the gate in the pony-car wars, ut it quickly made up ground. Carefully considered alterations made the 1968 Pontiac Firebird 400 perhaps the best compact muscle car of the year.

OWNER HISTORY: Purchased new in 1968 at Jim Culligan Pontiac, illiamsville, Y, he original owner used sparingly as a weekend cruiser. In 1982 it was sold to a Vietnam Vet from upstate NY and remained in his possession until I acquired it in 2013.

RESTORATION: The restoration of this 52k mile original Firebirdwas wellplanned. The car was built to look like a stock Pontiac 400 - correct bumper emblem, 00 badges, OS 400 hood, nd mostly stock looking 400 engine.

Exterior: Rare one year only GM color offered in 1968 called Autumn Bronze - combination of reds and golds create a great copper metallic hue. New front and rear chrome bumpers, ew emblems.Car was professionally painted several years ago, ooks really sharp.

Drivetrain: The original 350 engine replaced with a professionally built 1967 YF Pontiac 400 block (Jan 31, 967 build date). A SCAT Stroker Kit, ydraulic roller cam, 64 heads (1970 D port 455 / 370 HP GTO) ported and treated to a 3 angle valve job. Engine displacement: 467 cubic inches. The 3 speed automatic transmission was built by Level 10 Transmissions to support the powerplant. 2500 stall speed converter. Power is transferred to the wheels via a new 3:36:1 posi rear set up. New custom dual exhaust system with Flowmaster mufflers. Brand new Holley double pump carburetor. New USA made 4 core radiator installed, 80 degree thermostat, ar runs at 185-190 degrees. High torque starter, ngine fires right up every time. Engine has approximately 600 miles. Mostly stock look under the hood.Well over $10,000 spent on engine alone. Engine built by Headmaster Machine Shop in NJ. Picture of engine shown prior to installation. Never raced.

Engine Build Specs:

Scat Stroker Kit Keith Black Flat Top Pistons

Harland Sharp Rocker Arms

Dual Timing Chain

Comp Cams Extreme Energy XE 276 / 282 Hydraulic Roller Cam, 24/230/510 Duration

High Performance Oil Pump

Carter High Performance Fuel Pump

Crane Roller Lifters

Larger than stock valves

Crank and Harmonic balanced together

Video of car running:

http://youtu.be/4ypcGNR0kqk

Suspension, teering, rakes: The front and rear suspension upgrades include heavy duty coil springs, leaf rear springs supported with heavy duty mounting brackets. High performance close ratiosteering box. Mickey Thompson Sportsman R/T 235 60 15 street tires on Pontiac Rally II wheels. New power disc brake set up. The car stops great and issuper tight.

Interior: Recovered seats, ice foam, ew seat backs, eadliner, nd radio. Additional battery, emp, nd oil gauges tastefully added to the front of the interior console as well as small steering column tach. Perfect dash - no cracks. Lights, orn, ipers, linkers all work as they should. Windows all roll up and down.

Chassis: Floor pans were replaced and typical chassis repair work was done during the body restoration.

Summary:

Loads of great performance upgrades across the board including a monster powerplant. Superb street cruiser. I welcome all interested bidders to come inspect the vehicle, ou won’t be disappointed. Any questions feel free to contact me.