![]() This won't be cheap but you'll like the finished product. But both cars were still selling relatively well. Also an auto paint supply house should be able to mix the correct GM formula and give you the sheen you want. 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. In addition, should you find that you are getting fish eyes, you can buy some fish eye eliminator at an auto paint store. I like using lacquer because you can mix it to spray nicely through a PreVal sprayer which I generally get at Ace Hardware. Unlike enamel, lacquer overspray is not much of a problem because it dries so quickly while enamel overspray can get on everything requiring a lot more masking off of surrounding areas. ![]() I would remove the glove box door and paint it first to see if you encounter fish eyes as it's easy to sand the door down and repaint it as many times as you have to. Use a good wax and grease remover from a paint shop and then clean everything a couple of times using dish soap and hot water. ![]() This is a formula for disaster known as "fish eyes". A word of caution with this area to paint be aware that over the years the parts you want to paint may have accumulated some wax or worse some silicon e.g. I think if you check out restoration parts for as many 60's American cars as you can you may find suitable spray can of black. All documentation, photos and tens of thousands in receipts stay with this rare classic convertible - EVERYTHING has been redone!Restored in California and meticulously and tastefully built and finished to the build sheet to 1969 Pontiac Showroom-Style in the perfect Windward Blue Metallic paint over Metallic Madrid Blue interior and capped with a fresh white top.Built originally as a Pontiac Firebird 350 Convertible, a cracked block forced the perfect upgrade! The restoration would not be complete without the upgraded, freshly rebuilt and Dyno'd 330HP 1972 Pontiac 400HO engine - FULLY DOCUMENTED!Just under 400 miles since the new engine and transmission was installed. 9.2 to 1 comp ratio 80 ccâs #15 heads.KB Pistons, Hastings Rings TH 200R Art Carr, California Performance Transmission, 4 Speed Automatic with Overdrive, 2400 RPM Torque Converter for the perfect balance of Pontiac power and torque.Auburn Posi Unit, US Gear 355 gears.Holley Quick Fuel 680 CFM Carburetor Magnaflow mufflers for the perfect deep, rich tone and powerful resonance. Powertrain installed by RC Performance in Huntington Beach, CA.12:1 steering box conversion by Lee Power Steering.Hotchkis Sport Suspension, sway bars, subframe connector and center X bar.Deluxe Interior by Legendary Auto Interiors married with Al Knoch Interiors custom Deluxe door panels.All original gauges rebuilt by Redline GuageWorks - even the original clock was upgraded to Quartz. Original Dash Bezel and Steering Wheel restoration by G-Car Trim.Custom-Built Rallye II wheels by Wheel Vintiques.All new paint, chrome, emblems, trim, handles, knobs, interior, and professionally rewired bumper to bumper - simply too much to write about this incredible car. All receipts, photos and documentation are available for review and stay with the car. Drives like a new car and handles amazing with very strong and smooth Pontiac power and torque. This â69 Firebird 400HO Convertible is ready for its first show debut, or just weekend cruising or a coast to coast drive!There is simply not a more thorough and spectacular build on the west coast. Absolutely no disappointments because NO expense was spared!Well over $60,000 invested.What you will find is the upper dashboard paints were low sheen to prevent glare and the lower including the glove box had more sheen but were still not a gloss finish. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Pontiac and Firebird are Registered ® Trademarks with General Motors. Original Build Sheet/Window Sticker, Protect-O-Plate, Owners Manual, and documented Owner History showing just two female owners prior to the restoration! Originally purchased in New York, this Firebird quickly made its way to California where it had been the pride and joy of only two ladies for 45 years. The mileage on the odometer is believed to be accurate based upon the two owner history and the no rust condition when the restoration began. / 1969 Pontiac Firebird Paint Color Verdoro Green (73) 1969 Pontiac Firebird Paint Color Verdoro Green (73) By admn Oct 22 0.
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