Progress on 1968 Pontiac Firebird

[Purpura Delujo]

It'll be a part time thing for me to do, to keep me into things whilst my Monte Carlo takes so long to complete.
I'll put progress in here tomorrow it's too dark to take photos at the moment, but please if you read this post some suggestions for colours, I'm thinking just black because it's the only paint I have alot of, also wheel choices. I know alot of you don't like how I put modern wheels on old cars, so I am asking what yo uthink would be good for theFirebird,I have a few sets of Cragars lying around, but also have some sets of modern wheels.
Well sorry for no pictures at the moment but help me decide what to do: Coupe or Convertible, paint colour, interior colour, style of wheels, engine mods etc.
I have already shaved the badges and handles off, I am thinking about opening the doors and boot, but not looking forward to hinging them, please keep in mind I have limited musclecar parts noe because I have given most of them to a friend.

At the moment I am leaning in favour of a cowl induction hood, convertible, black, opening doors(maybe) and a warm tuned 400 SB or a 454 BB.
If your not so mindful of the classic Musclecars, here is what a 1968 Firebird looks like:

Convertible


Coupe

[Honoturtle]

I got one of these myself. I say, do the one in the second picture, but in black! Other than that, the convertible does sound like a good idea.. the only part you need is a convertible boot. I say stick with the 400 with some mods to it.. maybe a sleeper?

[vwman]

Sounds a cool project

[Camber]

My uncle had Firebird almost exactly like that black one.. So I say, Go with that one

[EMAXX]

Sounds like a really good project. Good luck with it. I personally think that the 69 Firebird looks better though.

[86_SR5]

My uncle has a 68 400, but it's a drag car, 18pt custom cage, 6spd, 3?? cubic inch big block pontiac, the car moves, has 18'' wide, 33'' tall rear slicks.

[73superduty]

The beautiful thing about the 68 Firebird or for that matter, any of the 1st gen Firebirds, is that you can do so much with them. Personally, I'm a guy who loves stock looking cars. Just me.
Anyway, I have a few pictures of some first gens and thought I would throw this one out at you:

Although this is a 67, the only real difference is the side marker lights on the 68.
This 67 is a prime example of a stock awesome car. If you need more 1st gen photos let me know and I can hook you up.
Or you could check out this site for all generations:
http://www.firebirdgallery.com/
Chris

[Purpura Delujo]

Thanks for that site man I will check it out now, I'll upload some photos within the hour or so.
I'll include photos of what wheels I have to put on and what engine setups I am thinking of doing, so that you can all decide which looks best.

[Bloodhound]

Nice idea, if it ends up with a 6/71 paint it blue, but if it remains Black, leave the bonnet unmolested. I'll say a coupe, because it looks better when modified, or a red vert might look good. I also say go for the 454, so you can sell the 400 block to me

[Purpura Delujo]

Haha I got two of those 400s I say you buy the whole kit, it comes with alot of cool add on parts and you can just make the firebird stock anyway, score! I got 3 photos:

[86_SR5]

Originally Posted by Purpura Delujo

score! I got 3 photos:

Excuse the laguage, but that looks fucking cool. What color you planning, I say go for mica red.

[GT-Alex]

I would say modern wheels and satin black for the colour !

[Purpura Delujo]

Originally Posted by 86_SR5

Excuse the laguage, but that looks fucking cool. What color you planning, I say go for mica red.

Language is only offensive when it is directed at a person
Well that's how I do it anyway.

Well I was actually going to use those wheels on it, keep the blue interior, make a cowl induction hood to clear the high rise manifold and paint it gloss black with a massive rake, I've already removed the cross member and transmission brace from the chassis and I've glued them higher into the frame, to give the engine lift and so I can slam the front. I want the slicks on the back to just clear the guards by about 1mm though.

[86_SR5]

I say use them rims, put a 6'' outlaw cowl inductuion and go for them rims, and you'll have a nice ride, btw what kinda tranny are you using, i.e.: does the underside have a oil pan or not? If so it's auto, if not, it's manual.

[CamaroSSBoy346]

looks like your high rise intake manifold is a little off... But other then that it looks good.