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Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 04-08-2008, 02:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 387
Posted By jim69bird
The following link may help. ...

The following link may help.

http://www.scarebird.com/12802/14301.html.

Of course they are not the fancy powder coated ones, but if they are hidden this is not a bad way to go.
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 04-08-2008, 01:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 319
Posted By jim69bird
Mirror Problems.

I have bought 4 mirrors from various sources for my 69.

The screw that tightens the mirror to the bracket does not secure the mirror...

Does anyone have an option for placing the bracket on so...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 05-09-2007, 12:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 394
Posted By jim69bird
It is going to be 2005 Pontiac midnight blue...

It is going to be 2005 Pontiac midnight blue metallic.

A bit of a challenge to find since it is a Holden (Austrailian) color, and the PPG website lacks current paint cards. It is also called...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 05-07-2007, 11:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 394
Posted By jim69bird
Thanks for the help. I am down to 2 colors ...

Thanks for the help.

I am down to 2 colors

Indigo Blue Mettalic WA9792
Navy Blue Metallic WA353E

I am still trying to find the paint code for the 2005 GTO Midnight Blue. All I can find was...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 05-07-2007, 02:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 394
Posted By jim69bird
Suggestions for "Midnight Blue"

I am in the process of getting the bird painted.

Decided to change the color to midnight blue.

The closest things from pontiac are the 1963 Nocturne Blue or the 67 Fathom Blue.

I do not...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 04-16-2006, 06:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 295
Posted By jim69bird
Hey Ron, I live in Oceanside and have a 69 bird...

Hey Ron, I live in Oceanside and have a 69 bird as well,..

I have been through it a couple of times, so if you have any questions, I may be of help..
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 02-16-2006, 02:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 407
Posted By jim69bird
I just had the seats redone with new foam and...

I just had the seats redone with new foam and covers, and I sit about 3 inches higher. I almost bump the headliner. Before I sat very low.

I believe the foam degrades over time, leading to a...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 02-16-2006, 02:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 225
Posted By jim69bird
yep, I bought a can of Duplicolor, a shade darker...

yep, I bought a can of Duplicolor, a shade darker than the Wimbeldon white, and it looks good now.
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 02-11-2006, 04:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 225
Posted By jim69bird
Unhappy 69 Bird Parchment Paint Nightmare.

I decided to rip out the 40 year old interior from my 69 firebird which had been dyed bright white and replace it with the correct M27 Parchment interior.

The parchment is an off-white with a...
Forum: Suspension TECH 02-09-2006, 02:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 447
Posted By jim69bird
I have the edelbrocks as well. they were...

I have the edelbrocks as well.

they were worth it.
Forum: Suspension TECH 02-09-2006, 01:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 208
Posted By jim69bird
Unhappy All stop and no go... brake saga...

I have a 69 firebird with PB. 4 wheel drums. Today the brakes locked up after about 20 miles of driving and the pedal rode very high.

I struggled to get it home, when it cooled off the car was...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 12-28-2005, 09:11 PM
Replies: 1,108
Views: 241,765
Posted By jim69bird
Here is my firebird. 69 350 96,000 miles......

Here is my firebird.

69 350 96,000 miles... the interior is being redone this year.
Forum: Suspension TECH 08-22-2005, 11:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 265
Posted By jim69bird
I am in the process of doing the same thing right...

I am in the process of doing the same thing right now.

I found incosistent pricing on the suspension rebuild kits from performance suspension (they want 259 for a 69 camaro, but 459 for the...
Forum: Suspension TECH 08-10-2005, 12:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 276
Posted By jim69bird
Shocks are very easy to install. standard...

Shocks are very easy to install. standard wrenches and a floor jack....
Forum: Suspension TECH 08-08-2005, 01:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 522
Posted By jim69bird
Question Polyurethane bushings

I am replacing the front springs in a 69 firebird...it was sagging and the car began to shimmy at 65 mph..

since I had to drop the lower control arm, should I replace the bushings? While I am in...
Forum: Pontiac Business Entities Exchange 08-08-2005, 12:14 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,200
Posted By jim69bird
Yep, summit is a good place to get parts. ...

Yep, summit is a good place to get parts.

always fast, on time, and never a problem.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-08-2005, 12:04 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,500
Posted By jim69bird
My dad told me about this... a piece of...

My dad told me about this...

a piece of info....found on a gasoline faq

The legend of mothballs as an octane enhancer arose well before WWII when
naphthalene was used as the active...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 08-07-2005, 01:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 422
Posted By jim69bird
I bout mine from year 1. (sorry py) The vinyl is...

I bout mine from year 1. (sorry py) The vinyl is heavier (36 mil) versus 24 mil oem.

I had the put on at an upholstry shop. I was not going to ruin them.
Forum: Suspension TECH 08-07-2005, 01:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 551
Posted By jim69bird
lol... I spent the day removing the front spring...

lol... I spent the day removing the front spring from the 69 firebird.

I was using an inside spring compressor. Remove shock. The top goes (threaded rod end) in with the hooks down, the bottom...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 08-04-2005, 01:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 609
Posted By jim69bird
try a de hummidifier....

try a de hummidifier....
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 08-04-2005, 12:52 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 205
Posted By jim69bird
Rear Trunk Pad....

The insulation goes to the back seat side and the flat surface to the rear...so the panel is seen from the trunk... right???

Sorry but the car lost the original...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 07-23-2005, 01:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 504
Posted By jim69bird
207.50.... ouch

207.50.... ouch
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 07-19-2005, 09:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 504
Posted By jim69bird
$152 is too rich for my blood, thanks. The...

$152 is too rich for my blood, thanks.

The audio is much better hardwired as well.
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 07-18-2005, 09:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 269
Posted By jim69bird
try this site. ...

try this site.

http://www.wallaceracing.com/enginesearch4.htm
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 07-18-2005, 09:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 269
Posted By jim69bird
The block code does not make sense. ...

The block code does not make sense.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">D738797 </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I...
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