Pete69bird's 1969 Pontiac Firebird

Folks, proud to be a member here and appreciate seeing all your cars.
I am adding a Pontiac Hood Tach to my car and if anyone has the proper placement measurements I would sure appreciate it.
Take Care,  Pete

Pete;

Depending on who you bought it from (Mine came from Ames Performance) they include a template with all the data you need.

If you end up without it, not to worry. If you look on the back side (under) the hood, you'll see a opening in the frame work of the hood. You simply get a large hole saw, locate the center and you got the spot. I also had to buy the wiring harness (from Ames but Year One has it to).

Here's what the instructions stated:

12 inches forward of the rear corner (of the hood) 2 inches from the drivers side (of the hood). The hole turned out to be 4 inches in diameter and when I followed their specs I was off maybe 1.4" from hitting the hole dead center.

They actually provided a template which I could fax you if you have a number. I'd wait till you get it and see if they have one but no problem, I keep EVERYTHING......

Scary drilling a hole in a hood if you know what I mean.

Thanks for your help, most appreciated!
Take Care,  Pete

Very nice color combination.  Beautiful interrior.

Thanks for your comment.
I should add the engine is a Y coded 400.
Take Care,  Pete

Love the color combo, the red interior really sets the car off. I almost owned a 69 but the deal did not work out, now I have my dream car!

Thanks for the comment, your 68 is a very sharp looking car for sure!   Take Care,  Pete

Here is some info on the cars performance mods.
Engine is a Y9 coded 455 that has undergone a complete, factory performance oriented rebuild.
The block was bored .030 and decked,the rotating assembly was completely balanced.  The 6x heads were rebuilt with PC Seals, Crane Cam matched valve springs,rocker arm studs,push rods. The Crame Cam has a duration of 270/290 lift of .467/.494 and duration @ .050 of 222/234.

Intake is an Edelbrock Performer RPM with 1411 Edelbrock carb.

Pertronix ignition/K&N air filter.

Transmission is a rebuilt Turbo 400 with performance shift kit/2500 rpm stall and 3.55 gears in the rear.

Well can't wait for spring, the hood tach arrived and is being painted and I also bought a passenger side mirror.
Had a real stroke of luck finding an original radio brand new old stock from a dealership who found it while moving their warehouse.

hey yeah im happy to be here and sweet 'bird 1969 was my fave year

Thanks for the comment, Take Care,   Pete

Chrome alternator arrived today, I have decided to raise the whole car between and inch and inch and a half this spring. Tires run too close to the inside fender well when more than 2 passengers are in the car.
When the rear tires need replacing I will move the front ones back and buy smaller ones for the front.
Take Care,  Pete

Pete, that is one beautiful Bird! Thanks for your comments on the racecar page, we try our best!
Steve

That is a nice clean ride there pete it is nice to see that you kept it pontiac power.

"That is a nice clean ride there pete it is nice to see that you kept it pontiac power."

Appreciate for your comment and I can't Thank You and Steve enough for your time and knowledge.
Both of you are what make this such a great site!
I hear you about keeping it all Pontiac, the engine after all is the heart of the car.
Take Care,  Pete