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Title: Free Car, what will it take to fix?
Post by: 1976Scottsdale on June 14, 2006, 09:12:00 pm

I went with a friend of mine to pick up the 1993 C-10 that he bought for the engine and front clip.  I am using the bed off of it for my 78.

The guy that sold us the truck also had a car that he asked me if I would be interested in hauling off for him.  He has a 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am.  The car is an ex-drag car.  He said that I could have it for free if I wanted it.  He said that the body is solid and very straight.  It had a 383 stroker and unknown tranmission in it.  Tha car has no title, but I have all of the forms and details on how to get one.  

My questions:

What would have to be changed to istall a 305 or 327 in the car?  

What transmission should I use?  I have access to a th350C.

Will Camaro parts from the same year range fit?

Title: Free Car, what will it take to fix?
Post by: Lt.Del on June 14, 2006, 08:20:00 pm

Throw another 383 stroker in it.  They are awesome.  

A small block chevy is a small block chevy.  Use a th350 if you wish.  The 327 and 305 will fit.  A 383 is a 350 block w/ a 400 crank/balancer/flexplate.  They all should just bolt in.  The 327 is a little older...make sure you have the correct accessory bracket bolt holes on the heads for the alt. and power steering pump, etc...

Title: Re: Free Car, what will it take to fix?
Post by: Blazin on June 15, 2006, 06:57:00 am

Even if you don't fix it you could always sell it or part it our. I would drop a Poncho motor back in it.

Title: Engine
Post by: 1976Scottsdale on June 15, 2006, 08:35:00 am

Got access to a rebult 455 and tranny for $800.

Title: Title
Post by: chevystepside2289 on September 25, 2006, 08:57:00 pm

Hey, I just bought a 78 stepside K10 and it doesn't have a title, so i was wondering if you could tell me how to get one?

Title: Re: Title
Post by: roundedline on September 26, 2006, 12:46:00 am

You need to check with you local DMV on titles.  Every state is different.

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Title: Title
Post by: 87swb on October 03, 2006, 10:45:00 pm

man i wish i could have a 78 Firebird give to me no matter what its circumstances are.