1968 Pontiac Firebird Convertible - Over $50K invested

1968 Pontiac Firebird Convertible

YOUTUBE WALK AROUND HERE (copy and paste):https://youtu.be/CeMrYWdyil8

YOUTUBE DIGI-TAILS (installed) DEMO HERE(copy and paste):https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=9&v=ESl-BrCKHcU&feature=emb_logo

You are bidding on a solid 1968 Firebird Convertible. This was originally a 350 car but a correct year 6.6L 400 cubic inch engine has been rebuilt and installed. I spared no expense on a STRONG 400 engine rebuild. I have included an extensive log of parts and costs associated with this car build which can be viewed in the images. I have all original receipts and manuals for these upgrades and more that will be included with the car as well as a number of miscellaneous parts such as replacement bulbs for the reverse lights.

Engine Specifications:

• 1968 400 block +040", 4.160" bore, 408 cubic inches
• factory 400 crank 3.750 stroke, main bearing clearance .0022 - .0024, rods .0024 - .0026, crank and play .0035
• BOP dual lip Viton rear main seal
• Eagle connecting rods, 6.625 length, full floating pins, 63 lbs torque
• Icon IC891 +.040 pistons 14cc dish
• Piston deck clearance .009 in hole
• Compression ratio 9.6
• Total Seal CR690 rings 1/16 1/16 3/16 rings .0019 top ring gap, .0019 second ring gap
• #16 1968 400/428 heads, 73cc combustion chambers, New Ferrera valves
• Competition valve job, new guides and surface heads, install PC seals on intake valves, ported for street use
• Install new valve springs, Crower 68404
• Howards hydraulic flat tappet camshaft 410141-12
• 225 I 235 E duration @.050 490 I 488 E lift 1 12 LSA
• Cam degreed in at 108.5 degree ICL
• Hy-Lift Johnson hydraulic flat tappet lifters
• Installed 7/16 rocker studs and poly locks
• 5/16" push-rods
• JBP billet timing chain set
• M54ds Melling oil pump modified for additional pressure
• Edelbrock Fuel Pump #1713

I have built this for daily driving. For safety I added four wheel disc brakes and BRIGHT LED tail lights. For handling I added pro touring suspension and a larger sway bar. This car handles like a new vehicle and stops quickly. The 408ci 6.6 liter V8 sounds and performs great pushing between 400-450hp. It has a 3 speed automatic with a 12 bolt Eaton brand limited slip ‘Positraction’. The gearing allows for cruising at highway speed. I’ve added some additional interior images to the listing.
Please send me any questions and if they pertain to all I will post those as they come in.

Not sure why this question and response did not post, so here it is:

bholtz7172 I am very interested in your Firebird. You have gone to great length to provide a build sheet with everything broke down. I reside in the Midwest and therefore I want to be absolutely certain before I bid on a car 1700 miles from my home. Unfortunately when I try to look at the provide images of the build sheet, it becomes distorted and I can’t read it. Can you please send me a higher resolution image of the build sheet or possibly scan the original to allow me to read it? I’m also curious if the car has spent the majority of its life in Florida? I’m hoping the build sheet shows who repainted the car and what year it was painted? Do you know the history of how many owners it has had? New message to:bholtz7172 Thank you for your inquiry. Here is a dropbox link to the build sheet: https://www.dropbox.com/s/v8pfyk9oq8o6t4k/picture%20presentationcopy.pdf?dl=0 I bought the car at Mecum Auction in Kissimmee in 2016. I did not have it painted and it was painted prior to that auction. I did not know the previous owner or where the car spent the majority of it's life but it has been in my care since 2016. Here is a link to the Mecum listing: https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0116-230673/1968-pontiac-firebird-convertible/ I understand your hesitation and that Ebay auctions are not for everyone. If you'd like to have a local come see the car and check it out for you please let me know. I am in North Florida near Daytona and Jacksonville. I plan on bringing it to the Turkey Run in Daytona and parking it in the car corral there if it does not sell beforehand. Maybe you could make a trip there if it is still available.

• Make: Pontiac
• Model: Firebird
• Type: Convertible
• Trim: Convertible
• Year: 1968
• Mileage: 1000
• VIN: 223678U147087
• Color: Red
• Engine size: 6.6 Liter 400ci bored to 408ci
• Number of cylinders: 8
• Power options: Vintage Air
• Fuel: Gasoline
• Transmission: Automatic
• Drive type: RWD
• Interior color: Black
• Drive side: Left-hand drive
• Safety options: 4 wheel disc brakes
• Vehicle Title: Clean
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