1968 Firebird 400 by 68400BIRD

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I wasn't sure what to do with the gas tank. I didn't really like the look of the galvanized metal. I had some 2006 Pontiac silver paint laying around from another project so I decided to paint it silver. I had the straps powder coated black.

Rear shot. Installed

I had a slight problem getting a oil filter on the car. Along with the Pontiac long branch manifolds comes a spacer that angles your oil filter back and away from the manifold. What I did not know is that there is two different styles of housings. Of course I had the wrong one. The incorrect one is painted blue.

Here is the correct one showing the part number.

My parking brake assembly needed some attention. After a quick sandblast I gave it a few light coats of paint. Attached a few new parts, looks a lot nicer now.

After.

Installed the steering column,brake pedal,gas pedal, and started on the wiring.

New fan and belts. Nothing exciting but getting closer to starting it up.

New Lokar throttle cable and bracket. Along with the correct fuel inlet for my carb.

New Taylor wires.

Some random shots out in the driveway.
I also made brackets for mounting my Scat proCar rally seats. First time since owning the car that it has had two front seats in it.

My kids trying to take it for a spin with out asking.