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07-14-2006 #1
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'68 Firebird.... need some help
Hey guys found out about this site from the owner of my parts outlet who is a member here.
I am stoked to see all the cool rides. I have a '68 bird with a 326/auto now and hope to upgrade the trans to a 5 or 6 speed and get a 9" for the rear.
I am trying to get in touch with Larry to ask a few questions about his gas caps too.... anybody got his digits.... PM me.
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wasnt there like a huge long post on the caps that never been solve EVAR!?
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Welcome to the site. If you are looking to put a 5 speed in your car I would recommend Classic Chevy 5 speed. Jeff was great to work with. You can click on there banner along the edge of the window. As for a 9" there are alot of ways to go. I found a open one fron a 69 Mustang and welded GM perches on iit had the axels redrilled for GM stud pattern and put a after market posi unit in it. Good luck. BTW where ya from?
1968 Firebird. Owed and operated since 1981. 455 5 speed 4 link mini-tubed ect.....
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Welcome to the nest.
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Welcome aboard Lou
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Originally Posted by Verboten
Larry PM'd me and I will call him soon...... thanks for the welcome guys. I am from Western PA near the Ohio border. Not much in the way of PT cars here, but over in Ohio I see alot more!
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Welcome to the site, Lou.
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Welcome aboard Lou. Howd you wind up with a 326 in a 68? (If you dont mind my asking)
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Originally Posted by CDJr
Welcome aboard Lou. Howd you wind up with a 326 in a 68? (If you dont mind my asking)
it was already in the car when I bought it...... kinda different so will run it until I can build a bigger poncho powerplant."Rarely is the question asked: Is our children learning?" -- GW Bush (Florence SC, 1-11-00)
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Welcome, Another firebird!!
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More Birds, welcome. Any link to Europe (reg. your user name)?
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Originally Posted by cliff6870
No link to Europe; the name was actually the name of my high school band that has been extinct now for far too long, but I have always liked the name......"Rarely is the question asked: Is our children learning?" -- GW Bush (Florence SC, 1-11-00)
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Personally I'd skip the 9" seems to be the "in" thing right now, but not many people are aware of the fact that it takes more HP to drive a 9" the pinion gear is below the ring center is constanly trying to climb the ring gear.
I'd buy a moser 12 bolt.
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