The number of ordered with a particular option vs total production applied to known numbers a specific body style I figure 20% of all Chevelles, maybe 2% of 396 with 4 speed and air, add in 元5 and a convertible thats got be less than a dozen cars So after all that what is the number that makes it "rare"? 1 in 5. This is about 1% of all Chevelles and the most common combo a/c 138 cars produced vs L78 a/c cars at 34 which is 0.008% overall and 5.5% of L78 cars I'm not and expert but when I was looking up my Chevelle to figure out how many would have produced with my car's configuration (Including a/c) strictly calculating the numbers by the percentages. so there were around 404,000 (all combinations) Chevelles in 67 (i think that is total motors not cars can't remember) anyhow for a 396 car you can look up your engine suffix and lets say the suffix is EH that indicates that your motor is an 元5 (325hp) manual trans, with air. So the next time that a place gives tyou the promise of a cheap restoration, just remember there’s always a catch.Follow up I remember seeing engine code production numbers (on 396 motors) and they are broken down by hp rating, transmission type, and a/c. We commit to providing service at an affordable price. For simple math, if you have $100,000 invested into the car and restoration, it becomes worth while if the car can be valued at $50,000 and not be too much of a gut punch. 1969-pontiac-firebird-ge-04-mechanical-websized-015. LS swaps are the same – if done correctly LS swaps actually can appreciate in value.įor everything else, there’s sentimental value. If the car is genuinely rare, a restoration will usually recoup the money invested. So now that you’re totally put off doing a restoration, there’s a great rule of thumb from DRS that makes the justification worth while. So you’ll be looking at new paint, and potentially even new metal work in the engine bay as well. ![]() Want to show off your pride and joy? Well, you probably don’t want flaking paint and a dingy and dirty engine bay for your new LS. Then to support that, suspension, brakes, cooling… It adds up. Fuel tanks, fuel lines, electronics, driveline components, transmission. There are 110 new and used 1965 to 1970 Pontiac Firebirds listed for sale near you on with prices starting as low as 6,000. There are 109 new and used 1967 to 1970 Pontiac Firebirds listed for sale near you on with prices starting as low as 9,995. Done properly, an LS swap is supported by a number of additional parts. Stock Number: 541 - 1969 Trans Am RAIII 4-Speed - Only 34k mile. Solar Red 1968 Pontiac Firebird Automatic 350 CI V-8 Power Steering. Both the Firebird and its General Motors cousin the Camaro did a rare thing in 1969 and underwent significant restyles even though a full restyle was coming the following year. They make up a significant amount of their work, and like restorations, these aren’t cheap when done the right way. We commit to providing service at an affordable price. 9,239 firebird stock photos, 3D objects, vectors, and illustrations are available royalty-free. Gotcha.įor Fantomworks, LS swaps are tremendously popular. 1969-pontiac-firebird-ge-05-body-paint-011. Once your car is in their hands and taken apart, it’s tough to justify not pushing through and finishing the restoration. Part of that effective bait and switch also involves the first half of the restoration. Meaning they can charge a few hours of labor in something that might take them only an hour. Offered on consignment, this Firebird gives you classic looks with modern reliability and drivability. 450HP to the Wheels 580 ft-lbs Torque Melanson Motors is proud to offer this performance built 1969 Pontiac Firebird. And they can double up on that flat rate. Incredible Custom Restomod Build -6.0L Turbocharged LS. They might not mention that material rate at first. Specifically, there’s flat rates for the shop, and material flat rates that cover consumables. “Slowly but surely they might start adding on extras,” DRS notes. ![]() Some shops try and bait you in with low cost of restoration. On this video we introduce the next restoration car a 1969 Pontiac Firebird that has been rusting away in fields for 20 years. As the owner of the Fantomworks restoration shop, Short, (or DRS as many may know him), decided to once and for all explain why good restorations can’t be had at a bargain. TV famous shows why you can get a car restoration done in a less expensive way, but you’re unlikely to ever make money on one. Every employee at FantomWorks is a passionate professional with a love for cars unmatched by any other service or repair facility anywhere. Please register or login to enable Dark Mode. 1969-pontiac-firebird-ge-05-body-paint-067. ![]() Hot Rod Power Tour/ Pump Gas Drags/ Drag Week.Gen 5 Camaro Tuning, Diagnostics, Dyno results.
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