1978 PONTIAC FIREBIRD FORMULA; 427 CHEVY; TURBO 400; 9" FORD; EX. COND. (video)

Description for Pontiac Firebird 1978

Rust-free 1978 Pontiac Firebird Formula powered by a 1968 427 c.i. / 435 h.p. Chevrolet Big Block (casting # 3935439) built by the legendary RADAR Machine company of Phila. PA. The Firebird was built by the current owner who purchased the car in 1980 when it was a stock Formula Firebird. There is no bodywork or accident repair anywhere in the car, very straight. Over the years the black paint started to fade so the top, rear quarter panels, and front fenders were re-painted to bring the luster of the original black paint back to life. It looks awesome.

NO TRADES

During the first 10 years of ownership the Pontiac saw less than 5000 miles on the road and was always garage kept. The original 305 c.i. GM engine and automatic transmission just did not have the power for a strong 11.00 second street machine, so the project began.....since the completion less than 500 miles have been logged on the odometer......See specifics below.....

Additionally, some of the original parts which were removed are included: The original Formula hood, Vintage Air A/C system and all the duct work, back seat, factory wheels, and the original radiator and shroud. Original engine and transmission are NOT available.

SPECIFICS

Body & Paint:

Original 1978 Pontiac Firebird body panels and floors.

Fiberglass 3" cowl hood

Engine & Transmission

1968 427 c.i. Chevrolet block; decked & align honed

Rectangular port cylinder heads port matched to intake

Balanced rotating assembly

12:1 Compression ratio

Lunati Flat-tappet cam (.608" in./.638 ex. Lift; Duration @ .050//.261 in. & .271 ex.

Comp Cams 1.7 Hi Energy roller rocker arms

MSD 6 AL w/2-step box

Weiand team 'G' intake

Stock fuel tank w/sump & ½" braded fuel line

Mallory 140 g/hr elect. Pump

Holley 850 double pumper

K&N air filter

Hooker headers

Complete 3" exhaust w/flowmaster mufflers

Large aluminum radiator w/electric fan

Complete ATI Turbo 400 transmission w/reverse manual valve body and Hurst quarter stick shifter

9" ATI convertor w/4500 stall

Trans brake & line-lock

Chassis & Suspension

Welded in square tube frame connectors

Welded in 6-point roll-bar with quick release side bars

Cal-Tracs traction bars

9" Ford differential w/4:56 gears & Detroit locker

Strange center section & 35 spline axles.

QA1 shocks

Disc brakes front / drums rear

Hoosier tires 4 x 15 front & 29.5 x 10 x 15 rear

15" Centerline wheels

Interior

Stock front bucket seats

5-point harness

Stock dash factory gauges and lights (speedo does not work)

Autometer Monster tach

Autometer Pro Comp water temp, oil pressure, & fuel pressure gauges

I am listing this vehicle as a representative (broker) for the owner. All photographs and videos were taken by me. All the information presented was given to me by the owner. All questions will be directed to J.D. @ 410-937-0719 and answered in a timely manner.

IF YOU HAVE AN EBAY RATING OF LESS THAN 5 YOU MUST CONTACT ME BEFORE BIDDING OR BIDS WILL BE CANCELED.

NO TRADES

ANY AND ALL DEPOSITS EITHER THROUGH PAYPAL, WIRED FUNDS OR CASH ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

PAYMENT IS TO BE MADE BY WIRE TRANSFER OR CASH.

CASHIER'S CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED BY MAJOR NATIONAL BANKS, BUT CHECK MUST CLEAR BEFORE TITLE AND BILL OF SALE ARE RELEASED.

IN PERSON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE IS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. NO CONTINGENCY PURCHASES!!!!

FEEL FREE TO CALL OR TEXT ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS @ 410-937-0719.....J.D.

Vehicle is no longer covered under manufacturer warranty, it will besold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.

PLEASE BUY WITH CONFIDENCE

I have been an active eBay seller of cars and other items for more than 15 years and maintained a 100% rating during most of that period. Approximately 10 years ago I started an online service assisting owners of Classic, Vintage, and Muscle cars to sell their vehicles without them leaving the garage. These are private individual owners who do not want to deal with the public and all the endless phone calls, "Tire kickers”, and other nonsense that goes on when trying to sell a car. They just want someone to sell it!!

References can be provided upon request. Feel free to call me at 410-937-0719

Thank you

J.D. Kurzmann