1968 Pontiac Firebird

INTRODUCTION: This is one seriously good looking Firebird! The stance and wheels put it over the top, while the full Pro Touring driveline and comfortable interior make it every bit as enjoyable to drive as it is to look at. It's ready to turn heads and snap some necks! EXTERIOR: Man, walking up to this Firebird, I remember exactly why I bought it.....it is killer looking! The already great lines of the '68 Firebird are enhanced with a scooped hood, working hood tachometer, and front and rear spoilers accented with a carbon fiber wrap. The body is clean and straight with beautiful fit and finish. That gorgeous blue metallic is laid out evenly and polished practically like a blue mirror. There's no vinyl top to interrupt the sleek profile. The front and rear glass have been replaced, the stainless trim is polished, and it appears all of the chrome was replaced, including the bumpers, mirrors and emblems. Even the weatherstrips and window seals were replaced. I've always thought the Pontiac arrowhead marker lights on the quarter panels were one of the coolest little styling details on these cars. Then there's the stance- and it absolutely makes the car. It's sitting on Forgeline wheels, 19x10s in front and 20x12s in back, with a seriously deep dish look that gives it an aggressive presence. They're wrapped in Toyo performance tires. INTERIOR: I'm sitting in these super comfortable and very stylish TMI bucket seats, upholstered in black with Alcantara centers and contrasting blue stitching. The back seat is upholstered to match. The side panels and armrests have been replaced, along with the dash pad. The instrument panel is clean and upgraded with VHX gauges, while the center console looks new and is upgraded with an overdrive selector. A Kenwood stereo plays through 6x9 speakers in back, and the antenna is cleverly hidden. The carpet and headliner both look good, the rearview mirror is new, and a great looking steering wheel features a comfortable leather wrapped grip. Overall, it's a sharp, thoughtfully upgraded interior that's not only great looking, but extremely comfortable. ENGINE COMPARTMENT: Under the hood is a high performance 5.3-liter LS putting out well over 400 horsepower! It's upgraded with a BTR cam, FAST intake with a 92mm throttle body, custom cold-air intake and Dynatech coated headers. A serpentine Front Runner system includes air conditioning, a modern alternator and modern power steering. An electric fan helps keep it running cool, while a Wilwood master cylinder handles the brakes. The smooth firewall and billet hinges give the engine bay a clean custom appearance. It's a strong running, well engineered package that looks as good as it performs. TRUNK COMPARTMENT: The trunk is rock solid and clean throughout. The underside of the trunk lid and jamb are painted slick, the weatherstrip has been replaced, and a fitted carpet mat finishes the floor. The battery has been neatly relocated to the trunk, and billet trunk hinges add a nice custom touch. UNDERSIDE: The suspension is completely upgraded with a full RideTech setup. Up front it has tubular control arms, adjustable RideTech coilover gas shocks, and a splined sway bar. Out back is a 4-link suspension with tubular control arms, adjustable RideTech coilovers, and a splined sway bar. Frame connectors tie the front and back together and prevent body twist. Stopping power is impressive with Wilwood big brakes featuring drilled and slotted discs at all four wheels, 6-piston calipers up front and 4-piston calipers in back. The fuel system was upgraded with a new tank and is set up to properly support the fuel-injected engine. A fat dual exhaust runs through a crossover pipe and MagnaFlow mufflers. Looking up at the motor, it has an aluminum oil pan and a high-torque starter. That's paired with a 4L60E automatic overdrive transmission and a custom Fast Shafts driveshaft, which leads back to a Ford 9-inch rear end. The floors have been restored, b