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Owner: JLMounce
Last Updated: 10/6/06
Vehicle Views: 177

Basic Specifications

Vehicle Color: Black
Engine Type: 8 Cylinder
Transmission: Auto
Est. Horsepower: 500 HP
Est. Curb Weight: 3,500 lbs.
Mileage: 130,000 miles

JLMounce's Other Current Vehicles

JLMounce's 1969 Pontiac Firebird

1969 Firebird Coupe

1969 Pontiac Firebird
1969 Pontiac Firebird

About this Current Vehicle:

I purchased this vehicle originally as a driver in April of 1999. After an unfortunate miss-hap with a frozen wheel bearing on the drive home, I put the car down immediately for restoration.

It's been a slow process being a full time student and not having all the funds I would like. Soon enough I hope to have the bird on the road.

The car is in the final stages of a partial frame off restoration. The front end has been gutted and rebuilt and new sheetmetal added to the rear 1/4's.

The color chosen is a toyota black with colored flake. Rounding out the project will be some suspension upgrades for handling along with a decent drop and a set of 17" wheels.

Factory Options:

This is a custom ordered car. Originally AC equipped which provided the beefy TH400 auto. The car was originally equipped with a 2 bbl carbed poncho 350, delux interior package and consoul shift.

The car is now a floor shift with a worked over 455 poncho. The original delux interior is still in place and in great condition.

Exterior Modifications:

Once finished the car will sport the following exterior modifications.

Camaro style spoiler on the trunk
Camaro style front chin spoiler
Color keyed pumpers and mirrors

Interior Modifications:

Interior will stay stock with the exception of sport seats and a nice stereo.

Performance:

The car was purchased with a built 455 in place. 462 cid with #62 (big valve) heads, edelbrock performer RPM manifold, RA IV cam. Power is sent to the TH400 via a B&M whole shot 3000 converter.

Once the restoration is complete I plan to open up the engine, replace the heads and drop the compression to a boost friendly 8.5:1 and complete a turbocharger system for the car. Performance goal for the car is 700 hp and equal torque.

Suspension/Chassis:

Guldstrand mod, Delrin front control arm bushings, Hotchkis 1 1/4" hollow front sway bar, DS&E solid body mounts, DS&E sub-frame connectors, AFCO 800 lb front coils, custom built 300 lb rear multi leafs, custom valved Bilstien shocks.

Drivetrain:

The only thing planned for the drivetrain is a 12 bolt rear with a Torsion style differential.

Electronics:

I plan to do a 7 speaker audio system in the car.

2 doors speakers with 2 tweeters, 2 rear speakers and 1 sub-woofer.

To-Do List:

N/A

3 Comments on JLMounce's Firebird


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69BirdX on September 05 2008, 5:40 pm

Motor is gonna be sick. cant wait to put a bigger poncho in mine'

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kagtech on May 16 2008, 11:49 am

This sure does look like it is going to be a stomp puller....Will be nice when done that is for sure..

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Bandit on December 01 2006, 9:55 pm

Should be awesome when it's done!

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