1st gen bird

[claudio]

I have a 69 bird.....
Looking at a 67 parts car....?
What can or can't I use for 69....?
I know about side windows and front clip diff.
But what about quater glass ....rear end ...suspension ....
What else will work on 69.....?

 

[Zimgxp]

They are the same body style. I would guess most parts should interchange.

 

[melsg5]

go to a firebird parts vendor site, look at the catalogs, if a part says 67 to 69 you know it fits if they list different parts for the years they wont fit. try www.amesperf.com www.yearone.com www.performanceyears.com and others

 

[56flatbed]

Most of what you find in the parts catalog will list 67-68, then 69 separately. There are enough differences to drive you nuts. For example, front suspension, pretty much the same, rear, not so much. Engines and accessories, 67 and 68 have different pulley setup than 69. Gas tanks, different, top and trunk lid are the only body part the same all years. What it amount to is, Welcome to the one year wonder. Fortunately 69 was a long production year and more were built. After you have owned your 69 for a year or so, you will know how to search out everything you need. The 69 has always been my favorite year. Please, don't be afraid to ask for help, the vendors melsg5 listed are top of the line, and they are great on customer service.

Wally
USN Retired

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[monte]

Some parts for the 69 are really hard to get.
It took me a while to find a 69 4 speed console for mine .
It also has a different pitman arm than the 67/68 and the clutch pedal setup
is a 69 only item as is the emergency brake pedal