New guy joins ranks

[W69bird]

Hey everyone, I'm new here. I have had three Pontiacs over the last 25 years.
My first was a 67 Bonnevlle, second was a 67 Catalina and my third was a 70 Grand Prix. I was always into Pontiac's. Well, I've been out of the hobby for many years but am looking to get back in soon (in the next year or so).

I have always loved the 69 Firebird. What would be the best places to learn all I can on this great car before I start looking for that perfect Firebird?

[Ian]

Welcome to the site! :)

I'm not very knowledgeable with old school tin indians, but I'm sure someone here can point you in the right direction. :wink:

[W69bird]

Thanks Ian, I'm just looking to get reconnected to the hobby and hang with some good car folks. Interested in some of the local gatherings and checking out the rides. But my love is the 69 Firebird. Dont know when I'll get one, just trying to get a education on them rignt now.

[foff667]

welcome to the site :D

[enRo]

:welcome: What part of Northern NJ are ya from?

[W69bird]

Ridgewood, been here about 5 years. Was on LI for 10 years before that.

[ALLMACK]

Welcome !!

[njwitchygirll]

welcome ...

[maroman88]

my dads got a metallic grey 67 firebird 400 that he picked up maybe 2 years ago, decently worked car, fully restored blahblahblah, we live in oradell. just check out all the local car shows when the weather gets warmer, ull probly see him at one

[jbird99]

welcomeeeee!

[W69bird]

I really wished I kept the 67 Bonneville. Had a 400 in it. It was my first car, bought it from my uncle for (get this) $100 bucks. It was sitting in his yard. I got it running and drove it for about two years then the engine blew after a timing chain was replaced by the local repair shop (I was to young and dumb) to challenge them about the engine going right after they worked on it. To make matters worst, I tore half the engine apart just to play around, then I got rid of it to the local junkyard company. I had to pay them $25 to tow it away. If I only knew what a great car it could have been. Just the parts alone. Who knew? Young and foolish.

I also almost bought a 69 GTO during that same time period but went with the GrandPrix instead (luxury over power I guess, got it for $2000, the GTO was less. This was around the late seventies). Another move I now regret.

So as you can see I have alot of bad mistakes to make up for. So I will be taking my time and learning about the Firebirds before I buy. I now drive a 99 XK8 Jaguar, more of a weekend car then anything else (which is currently for sale).

[W69bird]

my dads got a metallic grey 67 firebird 400 that he picked up maybe 2 years ago, decently worked car, fully restored blahblahblah, we live in oradell. just check out all the local car shows when the weather gets warmer, ull probly see him at one

I'm not connected to the local shows yet (where would one hear of them?). Let me know when you hear of them. I would love to go.

[njwitchygirll]

i normally post on here when the season starts in regards to shows and cruises etc .... highly recommend the whiskey cafe in lyndhurst sat nights and harmon meadows in secaucus on thursday nights

[Tru2Chevy]

Welcome to the club!

Once the local shows start up in spring there will be numerous posts in regards to their location and who from the club will be going.

- Justin

[omarcamaro]

welcome

[Savage_Messiah]

:welcome:

[V]

i almost bought a 1968 firebird back in '96 as my first car for $2500. it was clean, no rot, and ran good... im kicking myself now...(and you can save the 1LE commets lol)

[chevyt454]

Heres a nice '69 Firebird for 5 grand.

http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail.jsp?tracktype=usedcc&searchType=25&paId=182654494&pageNumber=0&numResultsPerPage=50&largeNumResultsPerPage=0&sortorder=descending&sortfield=PRICE+descending&certifiedOnly=false&recnum=0&leadExists=true&criteria=K-%7CE-ALL%7CM-_40_%7CB-5000%7CH-%7CN-N%7CR-30%7CI-1%7CP-PRICE+descending%7CQ-descending%7CX-antique%7CZ-07305&aff=national

And heres a cool local car show I go to

http://www.whiskeycafe.com/Car_Shows/Saturday_Classic/Photo_Gallery/photo_gallery.html

[95formula]

we have ranks? what rank am i?



(Welcome!)

[W69bird]

that does look like a good deal. But I have to sell my current car before I can even think about buying anything else right now. Thanks anyway.

ALso, thanks for sending the pic's on the car show.

[NJSPEEDER]

welcome to the club. 69 birds are my favorite first gens. i have actually been trying to buy one locally for a few years now.
hope to see you out at a few of our upcoming events.

[Ian]

i almost bought a 1968 firebird back in '96 as my first car for $2500. it was clean, no rot, and ran good... im kicking myself now...(and you can save the 1LE commets lol)

:kneeslap:

but it was an 88! that was the rarest year!

[79dizZy28]

:welcome:

[Savage_Messiah]

:kneeslap:

but it was an 88! that was the rarest year!

:werd:

[W69bird]

welcome to the club. 69 birds are my favorite first gens. i have actually been trying to buy one locally for a few years now.
hope to see you out at a few of our upcoming events.

Id love to come to the events. If they are posted I try to get to them. I have loved the 69 Firebird for years. Look forward to meeting some of you folks and seeing the cars.

[NJSPEEDER]

keep and eye on teh stickied topics in teh lounge for all teh monthly meets and the East Coast F-Body Nationals forum for our anniversary event :)
hope to see you out at a few meets this year.

[W69bird]

thanks Tim, I'll keep an eye out.