1978 Pontiac Firebird 427 BIG BLOCK

Apr 27, 2021 | Sold


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Rust-free 1978 Pontiac Firebird Formula powered by a 1968 427 c.i. / 435 h.p. Chevrolet Big Block (casting # 3935439) built by the legendary RADAR Machine company of Phila. PA. Current owner has owned the car since 1980 and had all the work professionally done to transform this Formula Firebird into the Big Block Chevy powered car you see pictured today.

To the owner’s knowledge all of the body panels are original, no bodywork or accident repair is evident anywhere in the car. Over the years the black paint started to fade so the top, rear quarter panels, and front fenders were re-painted to bring the luster of the original black paint back to life. It looks awesome.

NO TRADES

Original mileage is approximately 40,000, but since the build was completed approximately 2 years ago, less than 500 miles have been logged on the odometer……See specifics below…..

Additionally, some of the original parts which were removed are included: The original Formula hood, Vintage Air A/C system and all the duct work, back seat, factory wheels, and the original radiator and shroud. Original engine and transmission are NOT available.

SPECIFICATIONS

    Body & Paint

  • Original 1978 Pontiac Firebird body panels and floors.
  • Fiberglass 3” cowl hood
    Engine & Transmission

  • 1968 427 c.i. Chevrolet block; decked & align honed
  • Rectangular port cylinder heads port matched to intake
  • Balanced rotating assembly
  • 12:1 Compression ratio
  • Lunati Flat-tappet cam (.608” in./.638 ex. Lift; Duration @ .050//.261 in. & .271 ex.
  • Comp Cams 1.5 Hi Energy roller rocker arms
  • MSD 6 AL w/2-step box
  • Weiand team ‘G’ intake
  • Stock fuel tank w/sump & ½” braded fuel line
  • Mallory 140 g/hr elect. Pump
  • Holley 850 double pumper
  • K&N air filter
  • Hooker headers
  • Complete 3” exhaust w/flowmaster mufflers
  • Large aluminum radiator w/electric fan
  • Complete ATI Turbo 400 transmission w/reverse manual valve body and Hurst quarter stick shifter
  • 9” ATI convertor w/4500 stall
  • Trans brake & line-lock
    Interior

  • Stock front bucket seats
  • 5-point harness
  • Stock dash factory gauges and lights (speedo does not work)
  • Autometer Monster tach
  • Autometer Pro Comp water temp, oil pressure, & fuel pressure gauges
    Chassis & Suspension

  • Welded in square tube frame connectors
  • Welded in 6-point roll-bar with quick release side bars
  • Cal-Tracs traction bars
  • 9” Ford differential w/4:56 gears & Detroit locker
  • Strange center section & 35 spline axles.
  • QA1 shocks
  • Disc brakes front / drums rear
  • Hoosier tires 4 x 15 front & 29.5 x 10 x 15 rear
  • 15” Centerline wheels

I am listing this vehicle as a representative (broker) for the owner. All photographs and videos were taken by me. All of the information presented was given to me by the owner. All questions will be directed to me and answered in a timely manner.
NO TRADES
DEPOSITS ARE DONE THROUGH PAYPAL AND ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
PAYMENT IS TO BE MADE BY WIRE TRANSFER OR CASH.
CASHIER’S CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED BY MAJOR NATIONAL BANKS, BUT CHECK MUST CLEAR BEFORE TITLE AND BILL OF SALE ARE RELEASED. IN PERSON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE IS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
FEEL FREE TO CALL OR TEXT ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS @ 410-937-0719… J.D.
Vehicle is no longer covered under manufacturer warranty, it will be sold as-is, where-is with no warranty expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer’s request prior to the close of the sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.

PLEASE BUY WITH CONFIDENCE

I have been an active eBay seller of cars and other items for since 2002 and maintained a close to a 100% rating during most of that period. Around 2011 I started an online service assisting owners of Classic, Vintage, and Muscle cars to sell their vehicles without them leaving the garage. These are private individual owners who do not want to deal with the public and all of the endless phone calls, “Tire kickers”, and other nonsense that goes on when trying to sell a car. They just want someone to sell it!!

References can be provided upon request. Feel free to call me at 410-937-0719
Thank you
J.D. Kurzmann