Firebird 67-68 - Page 2

treessavoy · 08-18-2009, 07:17 PM

I think he is looking for an active stock or super stock firebird that will run the numbers.

MEMORIES · 08-18-2009, 07:34 PM

The first fast street car I ever rode in was a 1968 Firebird 400 convertible with a six-pack, 411 gear and a four-speed. I was sixteen at the time and had never been over 60 mph riding with my parents. My friend who was nineteen, took me for a ride in it. He went out to a country road that had about a half mile straight in it and comes to a stop. Then he proceeded to rev up the engine and go through the gears til we hit a 110 mph. I had never felt anything like that before. When we got back to the house, my knees were shaking as I got out of the car. I know I got off topic a little but the post reminded me of this experience.

Wayne.

Jeff Lee · 08-19-2009, 12:11 AM

I had a '69 GTO RAIV / 4-speed / 4.33 car not long ago. I only owned it briefly as I sent it to the BJ auction. It was completely stock. I sure gained a TON of respect for the Pontiac RAIV with my "exhibition runs". I would love to own a '69 Firebird with the same drive train. Yea, I know how rare they are and how much you must pay for one (if you can find one), even a 3.90 rear gear would be a hoot. That would be a keeper!

Rich Biebel · 08-23-2009, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by MEMORIES

The first fast street car I ever rode in was a 1968 Firebird 400 convertible with a six-pack, 411 gear and a four-speed. I was sixteen at the time and had never been over 60 mph riding with my parents. My friend who was nineteen, took me for a ride in it. He went out to a country road that had about a half mile straight in it and comes to a stop. Then he proceeded to rev up the engine and go through the gears til we hit a 110 mph. I had never felt anything like that before. When we got back to the house, my knees were shaking as I got out of the car. I know I got off topic a little but the post reminded me of this experience.

Wayne.

Six-Pack is not a term Pontiac ever used.They called it a Tri-Power and they did not offer that option after 1966. Firebirds never had Tri-Powers stock. The last year was 1966 on GTO's and full size cars.....

08-18-2009, 07:17 PM	#1
treessavoy VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dunnellon,FL Posts: 1,103 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Firebird 67-68 I think he is looking for an active stock or super stock firebird that will run the numbers. __________________ Jim Rountree

08-18-2009, 07:34 PM	#2
MEMORIES Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 298 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Firebird 67-68 The first fast street car I ever rode in was a 1968 Firebird 400 convertible with a six-pack, 411 gear and a four-speed. I was sixteen at the time and had never been over 60 mph riding with my parents. My friend who was nineteen, took me for a ride in it. He went out to a country road that had about a half mile straight in it and comes to a stop. Then he proceeded to rev up the engine and go through the gears til we hit a 110 mph. I had never felt anything like that before. When we got back to the house, my knees were shaking as I got out of the car. I know I got off topic a little but the post reminded me of this experience. Wayne.

08-19-2009, 12:11 AM	#3
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Firebird 67-68 I had a '69 GTO RAIV / 4-speed / 4.33 car not long ago. I only owned it briefly as I sent it to the BJ auction. It was completely stock. I sure gained a TON of respect for the Pontiac RAIV with my "exhibition runs". I would love to own a '69 Firebird with the same drive train. Yea, I know how rare they are and how much you must pay for one (if you can find one), even a 3.90 rear gear would be a hoot. That would be a keeper! __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX