Firebird 1968
Hi, Car was bought as toy w/ “idea” maybe keep for my 19 yr old have some great car for college, came to realize this no car for a kid, get killed, wreck great car. Wife would prefer 2nd house, etc. Issues: EDITS::: DISREGAURD ALL GOOD BIT DONE Desire new rear end would finish up drive train nicely, quote approx.: 1800 273posi, EDITS:: needs a new horn relay,Very clean. Complete rebuild of 400 Block, bored 30, all new valves, lifters, bearing’s, crank, complete. Rebuild of TH350 Transmission & all new front end suspension, steering, etc. Done by pro’s, not in my garage! Rebuilt at 62376 now 63931, original miles. Rebuild proven on road trip, Orlando – Savannah – Greenville after 500mi run-in.
Mileage now at: 63931 Nov. 4, 2015
EDITS:::DWAYNE mileage TODAY 64773,,, 2397mi since build
VIN Format: 1965-1971 GM
Decoding: 223378U170804
Digit
Usage
VIN
Decoded
1
Mfgr
2
Pontiac
2-3
Series
23
Firebird
4-5
Body Type
37
2dr Coupe/Hardtop
6
Year
8
1968
7
Plant
U
Lordstown OH
8-13
Sequential Serial #
170804
170804
65-71 Pontiac: Serial # starting with 1,2,5 are V8
65-71 Pontiac: Serial # starting with 6,7,8 are L6
Serial numbers start at x00001 (100001, 500001, etc, depending on plant)
Engine compartment Tag has:
O6D
ST 68-22437 LOR 48647
TR 253 R2 PAINT
BLOCK HAS: 0394266 YS
YS = 1968 400, 350HP “FROM WALLACERACING.COM/ENGINE”
YS = 1967 400, 335HP “also FROM WALLACERACING.COM/ENGINE”
YS = 1967 400, 335HP, 4BBL “IN MY CHILTONS BOOK”
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