![]() ![]() Add in some updated suspension, then sprinkle in Wilwood brakes, and mix it up with some billet bolt ons and this bee is ready to sting. A built Pontiac V8 under the twin scooped hood and upgraded interior are just the beginning for this Killer B. Thx to įor consignment, one of the 11,649 convertible Firebirds built in 1969 coming to our Hallowed Halls now in restomod form. The base gearbox was a 3-speed but close and wide ratio 4-speeds were optional. Most, (66,868), Firebirds had Turbo Hydra-Matic transmissions while 20,840 had manual gearboxes. Prices began at $2831 for the hardtop and $3045 for the convertible. The hardtop remained most popular with 75,362 new owners, followed by a mere 11,649 convertibles. Sales for the 1969 Firebird sales dropped to 87,709 units. The wheelbase remained 108 inches and the track 60 inches, though overall length increased slightly to 191.6 inches. The gas cap moved behind the rear license plate and front fenders were reshaped with wind-split edges. There were flatter wheel openings, a lower roofline, sculptured body sides, and a new front end with twin square grilles and separate Endura pods for two headlights on each side. The 1969 Firebird underwent a similar redesign as the Chevrolet Camaro. The 1969 model was carried over into mid-1970 since the succeeding model was late, and surplus units had backed up. Remove the console compartment lamp switch.The big news for the 1969 Pontiac Firebird was the introduction of the limited-production, high-performance Trans Am model in March. Remove the console storage bin, if necessary. Remove the floor console rear duct?(3) from the floor console?(1). Remove the screw?(2) attaching the floor console rear air duct?(3) to the floor console?(1). Remove the floor console armrest hinge, if necessary. Lift the rear of the console upward and remove from the vehicle. Remove the two screws?(2) attaching the front of the console to the instrument panel assembly. Remove the two nuts?(1) attaching the floor console?(3) to the vehicle floor. Remove the manual transmission shifter boot assembly?(2) from the shifter, if equipped.ĭisconnect the console wiring connector?(1) from the inner console. ![]() Remove the manual transmission gear shifter knob, if necessary. If equipped with a manual transmission, use a flat-bladed tool to disengage the retaining tabs?(1) attaching the manual transmission shifter boot assembly?(2) to the console. If equipped with an automatic transmission, remove the 4?screws?(1), attaching the console?(2) to the shifter assembly?(3). Hope this helps and thanks for using FixYa!ġ968 400 HO MT & RA-I AT, 1969 350 HO MT, 1969 400 MT, 1970 Starter should operate ONLY when stick is in PARK or NEUTRAL position. (STICK MUST REMAIN IN "NEUTRAL" WHILE ADJUSTMENT IS MADE). Turn the screw about 1/2 turn past the point where starter operates. This screw is directly in front of the st ick. Adjustment is made with a long-bladed Phillips screwdriver through the "Street" gate. If starter fails to operate, Neutral Safety switch must be adjusted. SEE FIGURE 2 (Below) Connect car battery. Test movement of stick and check to be sure that stick positions agree with transmission control operation.Ĩ. Loosen nut enough to allow pin to slide in the slot in the arm. ADJUST CABLE: SEE FIGURE 1 (Below) Loosen nut that fastens cable pin to transmission control arm. Install replacement shifter unit in reverse order of removal of original unit. Remove combination Neutral - safety / and Back - up light switch. Free shifter from cable by removing cotter pin and washer. Remove two #10 - 32 x 3/8 slotted head cap screws that fasten Dual / Gate shifter to front bracket. Remove 1/4 - 20 x 1/2 hex - head cap screw that holds cable bracket to shifter frame. Remove two 1/4 - 20 x 1/2 hex-head cap screws that fasten Dual / Gate shifter to rear mounting bracket. Disconnect wire connectors from combination Back - up light / Neutral safety switch. Lift selector indicator lamp housing out of shifter and pull bulb socket out of lamp housing. Remove escutcheon plate and console from floor tunnel. NOTE: SHORT SCREW IS USED IN REAR RIGHT - HAND HOLE. Remove four Phillips head screws that hold escutcheon plate down to console. Removing & Replacing The Hurst Dual/Gate 1. Hurst Dual Gate Shifter Assembly Parts Breakdown: ![]() Hello! Here is what I was able to track down: SOURCE: Dual gate Hurst shifter adjustment ![]()
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