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Member ID: royal455

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio

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1980 Pontiac Firebird

Bought: Jun, 2004

Sold: Jul, 2008

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  • 0-607 sec
  • Top Speed155 mph
  • HP266
  • Weight3300 lbs

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  • port and polish

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Question: should i just go ahead and get rid of the heater too?

Last updated: Aug 19, 2008

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Michael Pennington’s Pontiac Firebird:
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royal455's 1980 Pontiac Firebird Cincinnati, OH Customized with General Tire Tires, Custom Seats, Custom Steering Wheel, Auto Meter Gauges, MSD Ignition, Edelbrock Intake, Edelbrock Engine Comps., Accel Engine Electronics, SYLVANIA Lighting, Pilot Pedals, Custom Shift Knob, Custom Exhaust, Hawk Brakes, B&M Transmission, Custom Shocks - 91Without dash
royal455's 1980 Pontiac Firebird Cincinnati, OH Customized with General Tire Tires, Custom Seats, Custom Steering Wheel, Auto Meter Gauges, MSD Ignition, Edelbrock Intake, Edelbrock Engine Comps., Accel Engine Electronics, SYLVANIA Lighting, Pilot Pedals, Custom Shift Knob, Custom Exhaust, Hawk Brakes, B&M Transmission, Custom Shocks - 90
royal455's 1980 Pontiac Firebird Cincinnati, OH Customized with General Tire Tires, Custom Seats, Custom Steering Wheel, Auto Meter Gauges, MSD Ignition, Edelbrock Intake, Edelbrock Engine Comps., Accel Engine Electronics, SYLVANIA Lighting, Pilot Pedals, Custom Shift Knob, Custom Exhaust, Hawk Brakes, B&M Transmission, Custom Shocks - 98The heater core hole has such potential for making tune ups easier.
This is with basicly all of the interior out of the carroyal455's 1980 Pontiac Firebird Cincinnati, OH Customized with General Tire Tires, Custom Seats, Custom Steering Wheel, Auto Meter Gauges, MSD Ignition, Edelbrock Intake, Edelbrock Engine Comps., Accel Engine Electronics, SYLVANIA Lighting, Pilot Pedals, Custom Shift Knob, Custom Exhaust, Hawk Brakes, B&M Transmission, Custom Shocks - 96
royal455's 1980 Pontiac Firebird Cincinnati, OH Customized with General Tire Tires, Custom Seats, Custom Steering Wheel, Auto Meter Gauges, MSD Ignition, Edelbrock Intake, Edelbrock Engine Comps., Accel Engine Electronics, SYLVANIA Lighting, Pilot Pedals, Custom Shift Knob, Custom Exhaust, Hawk Brakes, B&M Transmission, Custom Shocks - 100These are some interior parts I just painted. There's a kick panel, and some "A" pillar parts.
This is the new heater core and the old one. The old one leaked coolant so it rusted the floor a little.
royal455's 1980 Pontiac Firebird Cincinnati, OH Customized with General Tire Tires, Custom Seats, Custom Steering Wheel, Auto Meter Gauges, MSD Ignition, Edelbrock Intake, Edelbrock Engine Comps., Accel Engine Electronics, SYLVANIA Lighting, Pilot Pedals, Custom Shift Knob, Custom Exhaust, Hawk Brakes, B&M Transmission, Custom Shocks - 97royal455's 1980 Pontiac Firebird Cincinnati, OH Customized with General Tire Tires, Custom Seats, Custom Steering Wheel, Auto Meter Gauges, MSD Ignition, Edelbrock Intake, Edelbrock Engine Comps., Accel Engine Electronics, SYLVANIA Lighting, Pilot Pedals, Custom Shift Knob, Custom Exhaust, Hawk Brakes, B&M Transmission, Custom Shocks - 99
Here are some of the various floor patches. Some Black RTV, "Kitty Hair", and some pop rivots were used. And yes, those are pieces of a license plate.
royal455's 1980 Pontiac Firebird Cincinnati, OH Customized with General Tire Tires, Custom Seats, Custom Steering Wheel, Auto Meter Gauges, MSD Ignition, Edelbrock Intake, Edelbrock Engine Comps., Accel Engine Electronics, SYLVANIA Lighting, Pilot Pedals, Custom Shift Knob, Custom Exhaust, Hawk Brakes, B&M Transmission, Custom Shocks - 92royal455's 1980 Pontiac Firebird Cincinnati, OH Customized with General Tire Tires, Custom Seats, Custom Steering Wheel, Auto Meter Gauges, MSD Ignition, Edelbrock Intake, Edelbrock Engine Comps., Accel Engine Electronics, SYLVANIA Lighting, Pilot Pedals, Custom Shift Knob, Custom Exhaust, Hawk Brakes, B&M Transmission, Custom Shocks - 93
royal455's 1980 Pontiac Firebird Cincinnati, OH Customized with General Tire Tires, Custom Seats, Custom Steering Wheel, Auto Meter Gauges, MSD Ignition, Edelbrock Intake, Edelbrock Engine Comps., Accel Engine Electronics, SYLVANIA Lighting, Pilot Pedals, Custom Shift Knob, Custom Exhaust, Hawk Brakes, B&M Transmission, Custom Shocks - 94royal455's 1980 Pontiac Firebird Cincinnati, OH Customized with General Tire Tires, Custom Seats, Custom Steering Wheel, Auto Meter Gauges, MSD Ignition, Edelbrock Intake, Edelbrock Engine Comps., Accel Engine Electronics, SYLVANIA Lighting, Pilot Pedals, Custom Shift Knob, Custom Exhaust, Hawk Brakes, B&M Transmission, Custom Shocks - 95
Here's some ductwork and the heater core housing.
royal455's 1980 Pontiac Firebird Cincinnati, OH Customized with General Tire Tires, Custom Seats, Custom Steering Wheel, Auto Meter Gauges, MSD Ignition, Edelbrock Intake, Edelbrock Engine Comps., Accel Engine Electronics, SYLVANIA Lighting, Pilot Pedals, Custom Shift Knob, Custom Exhaust, Hawk Brakes, B&M Transmission, Custom Shocks - 101royal455's 1980 Pontiac Firebird Cincinnati, OH Customized with General Tire Tires, Custom Seats, Custom Steering Wheel, Auto Meter Gauges, MSD Ignition, Edelbrock Intake, Edelbrock Engine Comps., Accel Engine Electronics, SYLVANIA Lighting, Pilot Pedals, Custom Shift Knob, Custom Exhaust, Hawk Brakes, B&M Transmission, Custom Shocks - 102
royal455's 1980 Pontiac Firebird Cincinnati, OH Customized with General Tire Tires, Custom Seats, Custom Steering Wheel, Auto Meter Gauges, MSD Ignition, Edelbrock Intake, Edelbrock Engine Comps., Accel Engine Electronics, SYLVANIA Lighting, Pilot Pedals, Custom Shift Knob, Custom Exhaust, Hawk Brakes, B&M Transmission, Custom Shocks - 103royal455's 1980 Pontiac Firebird Cincinnati, OH Customized with General Tire Tires, Custom Seats, Custom Steering Wheel, Auto Meter Gauges, MSD Ignition, Edelbrock Intake, Edelbrock Engine Comps., Accel Engine Electronics, SYLVANIA Lighting, Pilot Pedals, Custom Shift Knob, Custom Exhaust, Hawk Brakes, B&M Transmission, Custom Shocks - 104
Here's some newly painted trim pieces.
royal455's 1980 Pontiac Firebird Cincinnati, OH Customized with General Tire Tires, Custom Seats, Custom Steering Wheel, Auto Meter Gauges, MSD Ignition, Edelbrock Intake, Edelbrock Engine Comps., Accel Engine Electronics, SYLVANIA Lighting, Pilot Pedals, Custom Shift Knob, Custom Exhaust, Hawk Brakes, B&M Transmission, Custom Shocks - 105royal455's 1980 Pontiac Firebird Cincinnati, OH Customized with General Tire Tires, Custom Seats, Custom Steering Wheel, Auto Meter Gauges, MSD Ignition, Edelbrock Intake, Edelbrock Engine Comps., Accel Engine Electronics, SYLVANIA Lighting, Pilot Pedals, Custom Shift Knob, Custom Exhaust, Hawk Brakes, B&M Transmission, Custom Shocks - 106
royal455's 1980 Pontiac Firebird Cincinnati, OH Customized with General Tire Tires, Custom Seats, Custom Steering Wheel, Auto Meter Gauges, MSD Ignition, Edelbrock Intake, Edelbrock Engine Comps., Accel Engine Electronics, SYLVANIA Lighting, Pilot Pedals, Custom Shift Knob, Custom Exhaust, Hawk Brakes, B&M Transmission, Custom Shocks - 107royal455's 1980 Pontiac Firebird Cincinnati, OH Customized with General Tire Tires, Custom Seats, Custom Steering Wheel, Auto Meter Gauges, MSD Ignition, Edelbrock Intake, Edelbrock Engine Comps., Accel Engine Electronics, SYLVANIA Lighting, Pilot Pedals, Custom Shift Knob, Custom Exhaust, Hawk Brakes, B&M Transmission, Custom Shocks - 108
royal455's 1980 Pontiac Firebird Cincinnati, OH Customized with General Tire Tires, Custom Seats, Custom Steering Wheel, Auto Meter Gauges, MSD Ignition, Edelbrock Intake, Edelbrock Engine Comps., Accel Engine Electronics, SYLVANIA Lighting, Pilot Pedals, Custom Shift Knob, Custom Exhaust, Hawk Brakes, B&M Transmission, Custom Shocks - 110royal455's 1980 Pontiac Firebird Cincinnati, OH Customized with General Tire Tires, Custom Seats, Custom Steering Wheel, Auto Meter Gauges, MSD Ignition, Edelbrock Intake, Edelbrock Engine Comps., Accel Engine Electronics, SYLVANIA Lighting, Pilot Pedals, Custom Shift Knob, Custom Exhaust, Hawk Brakes, B&M Transmission, Custom Shocks - 111
royal455's 1980 Pontiac Firebird Cincinnati, OH Customized with General Tire Tires, Custom Seats, Custom Steering Wheel, Auto Meter Gauges, MSD Ignition, Edelbrock Intake, Edelbrock Engine Comps., Accel Engine Electronics, SYLVANIA Lighting, Pilot Pedals, Custom Shift Knob, Custom Exhaust, Hawk Brakes, B&M Transmission, Custom Shocks - 112Here's the dash.
royal455's 1980 Pontiac Firebird Cincinnati, OH Customized with General Tire Tires, Custom Seats, Custom Steering Wheel, Auto Meter Gauges, MSD Ignition, Edelbrock Intake, Edelbrock Engine Comps., Accel Engine Electronics, SYLVANIA Lighting, Pilot Pedals, Custom Shift Knob, Custom Exhaust, Hawk Brakes, B&M Transmission, Custom Shocks - 119
The piece right under the radio, and right over the ash tray, was broke. So what we did was Bondo it back together.royal455's 1980 Pontiac Firebird Cincinnati, OH Customized with General Tire Tires, Custom Seats, Custom Steering Wheel, Auto Meter Gauges, MSD Ignition, Edelbrock Intake, Edelbrock Engine Comps., Accel Engine Electronics, SYLVANIA Lighting, Pilot Pedals, Custom Shift Knob, Custom Exhaust, Hawk Brakes, B&M Transmission, Custom Shocks - 118
This piece had a crack in it, so with the help of a little fiberglass, and my Mom's knowledge of how to use it, it will be stronger than when it came from norwood, and look better after I paint it. Ain't moms great?royal455's 1980 Pontiac Firebird Cincinnati, OH Customized with General Tire Tires, Custom Seats, Custom Steering Wheel, Auto Meter Gauges, MSD Ignition, Edelbrock Intake, Edelbrock Engine Comps., Accel Engine Electronics, SYLVANIA Lighting, Pilot Pedals, Custom Shift Knob, Custom Exhaust, Hawk Brakes, B&M Transmission, Custom Shocks - 109
royal455's 1980 Pontiac Firebird Cincinnati, OH Customized with General Tire Tires, Custom Seats, Custom Steering Wheel, Auto Meter Gauges, MSD Ignition, Edelbrock Intake, Edelbrock Engine Comps., Accel Engine Electronics, SYLVANIA Lighting, Pilot Pedals, Custom Shift Knob, Custom Exhaust, Hawk Brakes, B&M Transmission, Custom Shocks - 125

Just so you know, I didn't paint my finger nail on purpose. It was overspray. : ] royal455's 1980 Pontiac Firebird Cincinnati, OH Customized with General Tire Tires, Custom Seats, Custom Steering Wheel, Auto Meter Gauges, MSD Ignition, Edelbrock Intake, Edelbrock Engine Comps., Accel Engine Electronics, SYLVANIA Lighting, Pilot Pedals, Custom Shift Knob, Custom Exhaust, Hawk Brakes, B&M Transmission, Custom Shocks - 121
royal455's 1980 Pontiac Firebird Cincinnati, OH Customized with General Tire Tires, Custom Seats, Custom Steering Wheel, Auto Meter Gauges, MSD Ignition, Edelbrock Intake, Edelbrock Engine Comps., Accel Engine Electronics, SYLVANIA Lighting, Pilot Pedals, Custom Shift Knob, Custom Exhaust, Hawk Brakes, B&M Transmission, Custom Shocks - 120
royal455's 1980 Pontiac Firebird Cincinnati, OH Customized with General Tire Tires, Custom Seats, Custom Steering Wheel, Auto Meter Gauges, MSD Ignition, Edelbrock Intake, Edelbrock Engine Comps., Accel Engine Electronics, SYLVANIA Lighting, Pilot Pedals, Custom Shift Knob, Custom Exhaust, Hawk Brakes, B&M Transmission, Custom Shocks - 122
royal455's 1980 Pontiac Firebird Cincinnati, OH Customized with General Tire Tires, Custom Seats, Custom Steering Wheel, Auto Meter Gauges, MSD Ignition, Edelbrock Intake, Edelbrock Engine Comps., Accel Engine Electronics, SYLVANIA Lighting, Pilot Pedals, Custom Shift Knob, Custom Exhaust, Hawk Brakes, B&M Transmission, Custom Shocks - 123These are the covers for the seat belt assembly. Somehow , they're both original to the car.

This is the head liner board. It goes under the head liner I don't have yet. I painted it to match the new interior color.
royal455's 1980 Pontiac Firebird Cincinnati, OH Customized with General Tire Tires, Custom Seats, Custom Steering Wheel, Auto Meter Gauges, MSD Ignition, Edelbrock Intake, Edelbrock Engine Comps., Accel Engine Electronics, SYLVANIA Lighting, Pilot Pedals, Custom Shift Knob, Custom Exhaust, Hawk Brakes, B&M Transmission, Custom Shocks - 132royal455's 1980 Pontiac Firebird Cincinnati, OH Customized with General Tire Tires, Custom Seats, Custom Steering Wheel, Auto Meter Gauges, MSD Ignition, Edelbrock Intake, Edelbrock Engine Comps., Accel Engine Electronics, SYLVANIA Lighting, Pilot Pedals, Custom Shift Knob, Custom Exhaust, Hawk Brakes, B&M Transmission, Custom Shocks - 133

I finally painted the formula wheel.royal455's 1980 Pontiac Firebird Cincinnati, OH Customized with General Tire Tires, Custom Seats, Custom Steering Wheel, Auto Meter Gauges, MSD Ignition, Edelbrock Intake, Edelbrock Engine Comps., Accel Engine Electronics, SYLVANIA Lighting, Pilot Pedals, Custom Shift Knob, Custom Exhaust, Hawk Brakes, B&M Transmission, Custom Shocks - 131

royal455's 1980 Pontiac Firebird Cincinnati, OH Customized with General Tire Tires, Custom Seats, Custom Steering Wheel, Auto Meter Gauges, MSD Ignition, Edelbrock Intake, Edelbrock Engine Comps., Accel Engine Electronics, SYLVANIA Lighting, Pilot Pedals, Custom Shift Knob, Custom Exhaust, Hawk Brakes, B&M Transmission, Custom Shocks - 165This is the dash speaker. My dad inserted his finger into the paper saying"look, it's not in that bad of shape"-it is now...:)

royal455's 1980 Pontiac Firebird Cincinnati, OH Customized with General Tire Tires, Custom Seats, Custom Steering Wheel, Auto Meter Gauges, MSD Ignition, Edelbrock Intake, Edelbrock Engine Comps., Accel Engine Electronics, SYLVANIA Lighting, Pilot Pedals, Custom Shift Knob, Custom Exhaust, Hawk Brakes, B&M Transmission, Custom Shocks - 166New $15 radio.

royal455's 1980 Pontiac Firebird Cincinnati, OH Customized with General Tire Tires, Custom Seats, Custom Steering Wheel, Auto Meter Gauges, MSD Ignition, Edelbrock Intake, Edelbrock Engine Comps., Accel Engine Electronics, SYLVANIA Lighting, Pilot Pedals, Custom Shift Knob, Custom Exhaust, Hawk Brakes, B&M Transmission, Custom Shocks - 164New Sony Xplod 6x9's
royal455's 1980 Pontiac Firebird Cincinnati, OH Customized with General Tire Tires, Custom Seats, Custom Steering Wheel, Auto Meter Gauges, MSD Ignition, Edelbrock Intake, Edelbrock Engine Comps., Accel Engine Electronics, SYLVANIA Lighting, Pilot Pedals, Custom Shift Knob, Custom Exhaust, Hawk Brakes, B&M Transmission, Custom Shocks - 163
royal455's 1980 Pontiac Firebird Cincinnati, OH Customized with General Tire Tires, Custom Seats, Custom Steering Wheel, Auto Meter Gauges, MSD Ignition, Edelbrock Intake, Edelbrock Engine Comps., Accel Engine Electronics, SYLVANIA Lighting, Pilot Pedals, Custom Shift Knob, Custom Exhaust, Hawk Brakes, B&M Transmission, Custom Shocks - 183New aluminum pedals with carbon fiber inserts. They were cheap, and i thought they were neat.

Here's some dash work I'm doin. Fillin in a little rust spot behind the dash. It's not done yet, and it looks poopy so far, but hey, I was only 16!
royal455's 1980 Pontiac Firebird Cincinnati, OH Customized with General Tire Tires, Custom Seats, Custom Steering Wheel, Auto Meter Gauges, MSD Ignition, Edelbrock Intake, Edelbrock Engine Comps., Accel Engine Electronics, SYLVANIA Lighting, Pilot Pedals, Custom Shift Knob, Custom Exhaust, Hawk Brakes, B&M Transmission, Custom Shocks - 173
royal455's 1980 Pontiac Firebird Cincinnati, OH Customized with General Tire Tires, Custom Seats, Custom Steering Wheel, Auto Meter Gauges, MSD Ignition, Edelbrock Intake, Edelbrock Engine Comps., Accel Engine Electronics, SYLVANIA Lighting, Pilot Pedals, Custom Shift Knob, Custom Exhaust, Hawk Brakes, B&M Transmission, Custom Shocks - 174
royal455's 1980 Pontiac Firebird Cincinnati, OH Customized with General Tire Tires, Custom Seats, Custom Steering Wheel, Auto Meter Gauges, MSD Ignition, Edelbrock Intake, Edelbrock Engine Comps., Accel Engine Electronics, SYLVANIA Lighting, Pilot Pedals, Custom Shift Knob, Custom Exhaust, Hawk Brakes, B&M Transmission, Custom Shocks - 175
royal455's 1980 Pontiac Firebird Cincinnati, OH Customized with General Tire Tires, Custom Seats, Custom Steering Wheel, Auto Meter Gauges, MSD Ignition, Edelbrock Intake, Edelbrock Engine Comps., Accel Engine Electronics, SYLVANIA Lighting, Pilot Pedals, Custom Shift Knob, Custom Exhaust, Hawk Brakes, B&M Transmission, Custom Shocks - 176

Pages
1...Body
2...Engine
3...Gauges
4...Documentation
5...My quest for A/C delete
6...Stuff I want to get
7...Interior work
8...Fuel System Repair

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Location: Cincinnati, Ohio