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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car The ,niormot.on contoined herem is preper,ed, distributed by, end is soiely the re'pon.,bility of th. autamobil. company '0 who.e product. ,t.relat.lS. Questions concernIng 'nese spec:f,cot,on. should be d" rected to the manufect,,'er whose oddre •• ,s .hown below. This unl form .pec.f.carlon form ... es developed by the manulectur,ng compenles "nder the euspices 01 the Automobile M"nuioctu""s A.sociation. "ANUFACTl..REg CAR NAME Pontiac Motor Division Pontiac Firebird General Motors Cor oration " .. ,LlN0400<':1ESS MOOEL YEAR ISSUED 9-ll-68 1969 (.) REVISED 48053 NOTES: 1. The Genu.,1 Spec,f,cot.ons herem ere tho.e '" effect at dote of compi letion and ere ."b,ect to change WIthout notice by monufoctvref. 2. UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED: 0, $pe,:d,cel,on. epply to .tandero modeh ",.rhout opllonal equipment. :>'gn",cenl devlolion. are noted. Nominal de"9n dimenSions ere used throughout these specificatIons. the TABLE OF CONTENTS Cor &. t!Qdy Ions ... ,. .. • • .. .... Engtne. 'Af!'Chor.!C<JI ...... Eleelflc"I ....................... !, 2 .4 12 Drive Units .•••••...••• 14 Broke •.••••••••••••• 18, 19 Steeflng .••••••••.••••• 20 Suspension ................. Weights.. • . •••••. •• . .• ••• •• Index .•••••••.••.• - ••••••••. 21 24 27 Body 'ype, style names; use manufeclurer's code for BODY - lYPES AND STYLE NAMES- .e""$ & body slyle. Body Style Number Body Type Hardtop Coupe 22337 Convertible 22367

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Page 1: AMA Specifications-Passenger Car - pamsco.net Firebird_AMA... · AMA Specifications-Passenger Car . The , niormot.on . contoined herem is preper,ed, distributed by, end is soiely

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car The niormoton contoined herem is prepered distributed by end is soiely the reponbility of th autamobil

monufe~tung company 0 whoe product trelatlS Questions concernIng nese specfcoton should be d

rected to the manufecter whose oddre bullbull s hown below This unl form pecfcarlon form es developed by

the ~uomobole manulecturng compenles nder the euspices 01 the Automobile Mnuioctus Asociation

ANUFACTlREg CAR NAMEPontiac Motor Division Pontiac FirebirdGeneral Motors Cor oration LlN0400lt1ESS MOOEL YEAR ISSUED 9-ll-681969 ()REVISED48053 NOTES 1 The Genu1 Specfcotons herem ere thoe effect at dote of compi letion and ere bect to change WIthout notice by

monufoctvref

2 UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED 0 $pedcelon epply to tandero modeh rhout opllonal equipment gtgncenl devlolion are noted

~_ Nominal de9n dimenSions ere used throughout these specificatIons

the

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Cor amp tQdy Di~laquotns Ions bull bull bull bull

Engtne AfChorCltJI ~

EleelflcI

2

4

12

Drive Units bullbullbullbullbullbullbullbull 14

Brokebullbullbullbullbullbullbullbullbullbullbullbullbullbull 18 19

Steeflng bullbullbullbullbullbullbullbullbullbullbullbullbull 20

Suspension

Weights bull bullbullbullbullbull bullbull bull bullbullbull bullbull

Index bullbullbullbullbullbullbullbullbullbull-bullbullbullbullbullbullbullbull

21

24

27

Body ype style names use manufeclurers code forBODY - lYPES AND STYLE NAMESshy e$ amp body slyle

Body Style NumberBody Type

Hardtop Coupe 22337

Convertible 22367

0 g e P0geAMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MA I( E 0 F CAR _-=P-==o~nt~middotac===--___MO DEL YEA R 196 9

CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS See Pages 25 26 for SAE DimensIon DefinitIons

(All dimensions in inches vniess otherwise rndicated)

All dimensions to gfound ore fo compaatie purposes only Dimensions Ore to be snown for

4-Dr Sedan 2-Dr HT 4-Dr HT ConveMible and Station Wagon

SAE FIREBIRD ReiMODel No 22337 22367I I I

WIDTH TraCk - Front I WI01 60 7 Qck - Rear I W102 60 Maxmvm overall cOr width I W103 73 q Sody idth at No2 pillar bull W117

LENGTH

lody 0 to front of dosh I L 30 II 05 Nhlbose bull L 101 II 1081 Jverall car length I Ll03 I 1911 ClverMong - front I L 104 407 Overhang - rear i LlOS I 423 Body upper stru ctu r Ingth i L 123 900 f 899 Body 0 lin to ltf of ror wheel 1 L 127 90 0 Body 0 ne to ws cowl pOlnt I L 130 95

HEIGHT

Passenger Distribution (front amp rear) I ~ 2-3 TrunkCoroo load (lb$L ij 0 Oerol i neight HIDI 496 495 Cowl heignt H1l4 i 3C3 Deck height H138 358 341 ROCker

To ground 66 65Hl12panel shyfront From front wneel ltf 331 Rocker 53ITo ground 52

Hlllponel shyreor I From ror wheel ltf 200 Wind$hield slope angle H122 524

GROUND CLEARANCE Bumpe to ground - front Hl02 167 1 h ~

Bumoer to Clround - rear HI04 139 13 7 Anght of approoch fi 106 234 232 Angle of departure Hl07 236 235 Ramp breakover angl H147 66 64 Min running clearance (Specify) bull H156

jt 38

Form Rev 3-68

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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPge 2 Page 2

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUE~-1-68 ~EVISED(~)

CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS See Poges 25 26 for SAE Dimension Definition

(All dimensons in inches unless otherwise indicated)

MODEL I~q---22-3-3-7-----_-_FireTIird-_----2-2-3-6-7=-----shy

FRONT COMPARTMENT Effecllve heod room H61 371 I 375 ~ax eif leq room - accel erator L34 425 H POint to rleel pomt H30 77 H Point travel L17 II 40 Shou Ider room W 3 565 rhp rOom W 5 563 ~pper boay opening to ground H50 450 J 452

REAR COMP ARTMENT H Point C-llJple distance L5D [I 274 EffectIve head room i H63 367 1 368 Min eife=tlve leg rOom I LSI I 295

I H31 94 Min knee room I L48 10 Reor Comportment room ~ L 3 i 223 Shoulder room I W 4 536 473 ~IP room i W 6 546 I 47 5 Upper body ooer 1 g 10 ground I H51

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT Jsable luggage coaacity v

H195

PositIon of spore tire 5toroge

Method of holding lid open

STATION WAGON - THIRD SEAT Shoulder Room W8S Not -(J-f-fPTPn Hip room W86

Effecti ve leg room ~86 Effective head rOoM 86 Seotmiddotfocing jirection

STATION WAGON CARGO SPACE Cago length at floor - front seat

Cargo length ot belt - front seat

Cargo width - Wheelhouse

L204

W201

Opening width at belt I W204

MaXimum cargo height

Rear opening height

Corgo volume index (cu ft)

H201 I

H202middot

V2 114 x 1204 x

Iml H~Ql

P oge ) AMA -~pecifications-Passen 9 e r Car

~AKE OF CAR __poNIT~Ac____MODEl YEAR __19_6_9__ DATE ISSUED 9-11-68 REVISED_Ce_)__

POWER TEAMS MODEL (Indicate whtbullbull standad 0 optionol)

AVAILABILITY

ENGINE

TRANSMISSION Ojlpl Comp

t)HP ToqlJ

FIREBIRD 223 CIJ in Carburetor Ratio RPM RPM

STADARD ENGINE

Firebird 250 (6) 1 bbl 901 li5 240 Manual (3-Sp) (a) 4800 2600 Automatic (c)

OPTIONAL ENGINES

AXLE RA TlO (Std lir )

I (Indicat Ale rcnio)

3551 3081 (b) (f) 3231 2561 (b)

Firebird Sr~nt I 250 (6)

250 (6 )

Firebird 350 350 (St

Firebird HO 350 (3 )

I Firebird 400 400 (8)

260 1051 230 El4 bbl 5400 3600I

255 4 bbl 1051 215 ~

2 bbl

4 bbl

4 bbL

38005200

921 355

4600 I 2800 265

325

51001051 1075 330

4800

400 (8) I 4 bbLirebird 400 HO 1075~ 335

I 5000

I I

irebird 400 Ram ir IV I 400 (8) bbl 1075 d 345 ~

5400

(a) 4~Speed manual optional Cb) 3231 with air conditioning

Manual (3-Sp) (a)

Turbo Hydra-I-atic

1anual (3-Sp) (al

3551 (d)

3231 2781 3551 (d)

3231 3081 (b) Automatic (c) 2561 2931 (e)

380 I 1anual (3-Sp) (al 3551 (gl I3200 Turbo Hydra-Matic 3551 (gl

Manual (3-Sp) (al 13 36 1 3551 (b)430

Turbo Hydra-Matic 3081 3231 (e)3300

430

3400 Manual (3-Sp) (al Turbo Hydra-Matic

3361 13081

3551 3551

(b) (e)

430 ~ 3700

1anual (4-Sp l Turbo Hydra-Matic

I 13 bull 90 113901

(d) (d)

(c) 2-Speed automatic or 3-Speed Turbo Hydra-Matic optional (d) Air conditioning not available (e) 2781 with air conditioning if 3081 not available witn 4-Speed manual op~ion

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR ---P--=onti=a=-c=____MODEt YEAR 1969__ DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED_(middot_)__

II I IMODEl==========~ilbF=I=RE==B=I=RD==~==F=~=~=R=i=~=RD==~I6==F=I=RE=3=~=~=RD==~I==F=I=~====~=RD~====F=I=~=0=~=I=RD=== ENGINE - GENERAL

Typtl 10 cyis valve orr L~ne 0 uverheadCam u V 8 Ln-heaa 3lnjU X 3gt2gt j~gtU j40 4 bull LUU j 1 q

Bore and stroke (nomnal) I 38774 3535 38774 X 3754 41224 X 375 Pson displacement cu bull n i 250 350 400 Bore spacIng (~ to 1) 44 462 No sy~tem I L Bank i 1-2-3-4-5-6 (In-Line) 1-3-5-7 frOn 0 rearl[ R Bank --shy 2-4-6-8

F ~lfr order 1-5-3-6-2-4 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 Comores rOTlO (nominal) 901 1051 921 1051 I 10751 Cylinder Head Mateflcl Allov Cast Iron CylInder Block Moteflal Allov Cast Iron CI SleeveHetdrynone None Number of 1 F ranI 2 entg ponts I Rear 1 EngIne Instolatlon angle i 3deg 35i

T axab Ie Dia 2 xNo Cyl 360 480horsepower 25 543 Publshng max bhp

I 175 230 (f) 265 325 330 480

eng RPM 4800 5400 4600 5100 Publishing max torque 240 260 (f) 355 380 430 330 (I b it RPM) 2600 3600 2800 3200 Recommended fuel regular - premium Regular Premium Premium

6 4

o

o

ENGINE - PISTONS MOI ol Aluminum Allov

Cam Ground Slipper Type - Tin Plateduecon and fnlsh

Negh plSon only oz 22070-22250 (b)19740 - 19920 I 21010 - 21190 Top iand 017 - 021 (d)024 - 029

Clearance 0025-0031(a ) (c)

No I n9 3427 - 3437 No2 tlnQ 3427 - 3437 No3 png

I Top 0022 - 0028 (a)Sklr

[Bottom(Imlts) 0017 - 0033 0020-0036 (e )

3667-3677 Ring groove 3667-3677 depth 3670-36803446 - 3456

No lt1 fln9 None

bull Max bhp (broke horsepower) and max torque corrlcred to 60 F and 2992 n Hg armosphc pressure

(a) Pistons selected for clearance at 1110 below top of piston (b) 1800 - 1820 on Ram Air IV Engine option (c) 0055 - 0061 on Ram Air IV Engine option (d) 033 - 042 on Ram Air IV Engine option (e) 004 - 0057 on Ram Air IV Engine option (f) Std (man trans engine) - Turbo Hydra-matic trans engine is rated

215 BHP 5200 RPM torque 255 lb ft 3800

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car ~ge 5 POle

MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n_t_ia_c___MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-l1-6~EVISED_(middot_)__

FIREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD 250 euin Engines 350 cuin Engines 400 cuin Engines

MODel

ENGINE- RINGS Compress~onINa 1 01 or Come

FunctIon CompressionNo2 oil or comp (top to

No3 oil or camp Oiloottom)

No4 oil or compo I None Cast Iron Reverse Twist witn shyDe Ic ption bull

Compres materi 01 coating (a) (b) (c) IMoly Channel - 1 BarrelI Ision etc Face 2 Taper FaceI

No 1 0778 No 2 bull U 1 )Width I 0778 019

Multi-Piece (2 Ra~ls amp I Expander) IGap 015

IDescriPtion bull Rails Steel with Chrome Plated o Dmaterial coating

I

ell i ete ~ Expander Stainless Steel lso

Gap II Q3S i In O~l R~ng AssemDly

Width

Eponder s

ENGINE - PISTON PINS

Type

otero 01 i SAE 5015 SAE 1016 Length 300 325 Diameter I 9272 9802

Locked in rod n I

pI sfon flootng etc i Locked in Rod I

Bush lin rod or P ston I None ng Motenoi I None

_

Itn DIS ton II bull 0003 - 0005 shy

0 DDS UUU-Clearance

ENGINE - CONNECTING RODS

Itn rod n-pltlt t+ Direton amp amount offset In pIston I i() Ricrht - 063

SAE 1037 1038Materlt al I Anna SteelI () 1141

Height (Oz) 31723 9 Length (center to cented i 66255 70

l Moraine Mateol amp Type Moraine 100-A (d) (e) (f) 400-A (d)-shyOverall lengthBearing 88837middotc

0005 - 0025 I UOU) - 0020 hClearance (timi ts) 0007 - 0027 Tq)-- End ploy 006 - 011 (Total for Two) (~ )0085 - 0135

(a) 250 1 bbl Eng~ne 1 - Barrel Face Moly Channel 12 - Taper Face Tin Plated

(b) 250 4 bbl Engine 1 - Barrel Face Moly Channel 12 - Taper Face Moly Channel

(c) 350 2 bbl Engine 1 - Barrel Face Moly Channel 12 - Taper Face Tin Plated

(d) Steel backed removable precision (e) Moraine 400-A on 4 bbl 250 cu in engines (f) Moraine 400-A on 4 bbl 350 cu in engines (g) 0007 - 0028 on 4 bbl 250 cu in engines (h) 0015 - 0031 with Ram Air IV option (i) 016 - 021 with Ram Air rv option

Form Rev 3-67

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

M A K E 0 F CA R _p_o_n_t_i_a_c___ MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-1l-62gtREVISED(e)

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD 250 euin Engines 350 euin Engines 400 euin EnginesMODEL

ENGINE - CRANKSHAFT A e ~i Nodular Iron (d)

--------~--~-------------------~-~-=~~~~~---------------

Rubber Floated Weight Ec thrus f r en by b~orng No1 j 7 ---4~-----------------

Ilnshe r play 002 - 006 0035 - 0085 ~-------------~-------

M1tal amp type Durex 100-A Steel Backed Removable Precision (b) 0003 ----0019 0002 - 0017 (c)1 C Co rOrlCCINo1 230 x 80 ------t-----~-- 300 x 94i

INo2 I 230 80 300 x 94 1 JOUfnaJ

iNa3 i 230 x 80 300 x 94 jlO and i bearng

I No ~ i 2 30 x

-80---__---1_______3_=_O-O--x----l=___1-3=-______

ern II r~_I~_5__~~2~-~~~0-x-~8~0--------+_-----------~3~~0~0~~x~~1~~5~9________ i 9th I ~la 6 2 3 OX 80 _____--=None--_______________

INa 230xlOl None IQI amp emf cyL oHse-r 1 None

Cronkorn IOut1t dlamefer 200 225

ENGINE - CAMSHAFT Overhead Between Cylinder BanksL~cat ii

I

Mateftol Hardened Alloy Cast IronI ~1 f e r ~ Aluminum ~lloy High Lead Babbit on Steel

3eor--gs 5L--Lbull r-~ 7 ChalnBelt (a)--~ 52

C~onkshoft ~~or Or 11 Hardened Cast Iron Hardened Sintered Iron

5crocket materai j fie Of

CmsnotT qeor or JrlVe Hardened Cast Iron Aluminum Alloy with Nylon Covered Teet shysorocket ~aterloj

~~ Teeth 60~~nksiTmng IWdth I 1031 - ~J4 88 c(Morse) - 100 (Link Belt)chon IPtch II 500 375

ENGINE - VALVE SYSTEM HYdroulc Ifters (Std opt NAj Standard (e) Va lye rolotor type

I(mtoke hausl)

Rocker otll

I

None 151 (f ~

deg 0

Op atn9 Inloketapp

Iearance I nd cot hot ExhouI 0 cold)

M-400 in lower half of No I 2 3 amp 4 locations of 4 bbl 350 cu in and 400 cu in engines

(a) Neoprene with fiberglass cord reinforcement (b) M-400 in all locations of option 6 cyl 4 bbl engine and all but 5

location of 400 cu in Ram Air IV engine (c) 0012 - 0028 on Ram Air IV engine option (d) Arma Steel on Ram Air IV engine option (e) Manual lash limited travel hydraulic lifters standard on Ram Air IV

engine

AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 7 P 09 7

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEa- 11- 6 8 ~EVISED (e)--- shyFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT

MODEL Cyl I-Bbl ) (6 Cy1 4-Bb1 ) - -

ENGINE shy VALVE SYSTEM (cont) Auto Man I Opm S (0 B Tel 14 14 22

Tmlng I nlul ~-~-- - shy

50 -shy --Sa-Closes (-ABCl 46

(bos d on Durafion deg 240 244 260 lop of

Opens (BBCl 46 52 60 rontp

IExhausl

12pont S I Closes IA TO 14 20 240 244 26~

-Dural)n deg

Ivolve oP~velop 28 26 U Ii -

~~- liGM-8440 WALumIreatment on face amp F 1 bull Chrome lL bull --seem O all length 4810 I 49Q2

-

IAclual 0011 h ad de 1 923 1917

IAngl 01 sal amp foc Seat - 45 9 t-fgce - 44deg i Not Used

~ ~ ~t In Ser1 rnnfilfrJCll

rs dla~ -- - shy3419 - 2412

151 m 10 g~ I d cleaonc DOlfi ----- -shy

- -- 0Q3 3-43tL ff ( ro lash) 400 + 011 bull -g + 011 _---

InIal 10ul Valve closd 946 16298 624 16298 speng (lb in) 1006 684 press amp Val open 165b

12298 LLbL

11918 gh (lb n) 1756 1282

j Inneet Vole clo d 305 15898--shyIsClring (lb in) 36 5

pr amp 594 -

Volve opn I ngth (lb in) --shy 654 11518

~ Motenal 21-2 StwA1um Treat on Face amp Flash Chrome Pl Stem i 001 I ngth 4799 4891

I Actuol oeroll head dia 1 603 - 1597 i A91 01 Sear amp foee Seuroat - 45deg Face - 44deg Seat ser mafol NQt Used I S m diameter 3414 - 3407 i Stem 10 guide clearance 0021 - 0038 I Li ft (cO ura 10 sh) 400 + 011 438 + 011

Exhaust 946 624 Outr Veale closed 16298 16298 spring (I~in) 1006 684 press amp Vale opn 1656 1162 9th bullbull in) 1756 12298 1282

11918 ~

Inner Vole closed 305 15898 spring Olain) ----shy 365 press amp Vale open 594 lenglh (lb I in) --shy 654 11598

ENGINE - LUBRICAnON SYSTEM MOin bearinJs Pressure

Type of Connecting rods Pressure

lubrica Pi Slon pns Snlash lion (splash

Comshaft beans Pressnr ptbullbull sur Tappets Prssnreuro noule) Timing gear 0 chain ~jgtlr - Nnr Tlhr rhn

Cylinde wails i Mptprd Jpt (Continued)

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Poe 7aPoe 7 ~

MAKE OF CAR -ntiac MODEL YEAR-=-__ DATE rSSu ED 9-~-68 REVISED_(middot_l__

FIREBIRD 350

MODEl-=~-=========~==-=========-=__=====-==~=-__=-~__=F=-==__========

ENGIN E - VALVE SYSTEM (cont)

IOp ns (BTC) 22 TimIng (based on I tap of ramp points)

Iintoke IClos s (vABC) Ii i Durationmiddot d 1

Opens (BSC)

IEhO C loses (v A TCl

57

Durorion bull d_

269

72

25

277 ________________~4~70______________~1____~~______~____~~_________IVai opennl orloe I

GM-8440 -litn Aluminum Treatrnent on Face amp Flash Chrome Plated StemMOfftrtol

5093

Acluol 0 011 head dia 2113 - 2107

Angle of s ot 8 face

Seat Insert materia

ISfem diameter

~ot ~sed

JU9 - 3412

)016 - J033iSlem to guide coronce

L ft C zero lashl 1 376 ~ 011 4-1 = all Intake

IOurer iVolv clos d 596 79 ~ 15823 ~ 1 591656 I 9a

I (lb inl I~sprn9

press amp 1223IValve open ~ 120631325length (Ib~ in) I I 31 7Inne IValv clos ed ~ 1 5423

spring II 377 (lb ~ n)

pr ss amp Vole 0 en 888

~88 ~ 11663I(lbbull n~

19272 ~ 117720672

42 ~ 1 52148

3586 10586 ~ 1107

HO Jlplusmn

78 88 1591

191 6 ~ 11812056

42 sect 1 52148

9533 10533 e 1Ul

5015 5082

1663 - ~o57 1773 - 1767i Actual o oil h ed dio

Angle oi seat amp face I

Seat nsert mOleal lot used

I Stem diamele 3414 - 3-107

IStem to guide clearance 0021 - 0038

Lift ( zero tosh) II 412 0 Ll 413 011 Exheu sr V01 dosed 79Ouler 596

1 591~ 1 5823 aa(Ibr in) 656s pr in I press amp 19244Valve opn 1287 e 1178e 1 703 206441387I ngth (lb- n)

Valve dosed 42Inner I 317 1521 15423 48 377(lb n) spring

press amp Vole ope 944 9573~ 11303 Ii 1108 1044 10573Inglh (lb inl Ii I

I

ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM middotM bon eOffgs II

Type of ConneCTng rods il lubri co pton pns tion

(splash Comshaft bearings I

Tappets I presSure

noul l Timng gear or chain

Cylindr wails

Pressure

Pressure

Splash

Pressure

Pressure

1etered Jet

Metered Jet

(Conhnued)

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Poge 7 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Poge 7 b

MAKE OF CAR __P_on_t_J_~_ac---___MODEL YEAR 19-69- DATE ISSUErr-ll - 6 8 REVISED (a)

FIREBIRD 400 HOPIREBIRD 400MODEL i

ENGINE - VALVE SYSTEM I(ont) Manual Turbo H-M LJ312310pens (8TC) -I - 77 ---- r---- shy

Timing 70j Intake ICloses (ABC) 70 (bosed on i 2BB 273IDuration - deg 273 top of 90 7BOpen s (n 8B Cl 78 ramp I

32Exhaust IClo ses ( A TCl 3131pOlnf $)

302 2B9i IDurationmiddot d eg 2B9 63 12 54 1254 12jYalve ooening overlop

IMotei 121 GM-8440 wA1um Treaton Face amp Flash Chrome Pl Stern IOveail length 5093 IActual oeoll head dia

I

I 2113 - 2107 30 12IAngle or seat amp face Seat 29 0 Face

i-eat n sef moe oj Not Used Stem di amete 3419 - 3412 iStem to gude clearance I 0016 - 0033 Lift (I~ zeo lash) I 410 011 414 + 011 410 + 011+Intake

7BValve dosed 633Oute I633 1 591 15 61 1 5613(tbo in) 693prong 88 693 press amp 19272 132132Valve open 1177 1151 11513length lb in 20672 142142

I j) 4l JgtValve ltIosedlinne 1 521 1521 1 5213 48 41(lb sect in) 141Iprin lt

1j~b Ipress amp 974Valve open 1107 11 11113i length 107410586(lb I~ inl 074

i Matet 01 i 21-2 Steel wAlumTreat on Face amp Flash Chrome Pl StE

1

61

i Oeroll length

- I Actual overall heod dia

i Angle of saat amp faea

Sat nsarl matarlol I I Stam diamatar

I Stem to guida claaranea

Exhou st I Li It (i zara lash) 411 -+- nll

- I Qutar Valya closad 633 spring (lbin) hq 1 15613 preu amp Valva opan ~325 11483length Ultin) 425

gt

Inner Voiye dosad 35 15213Ispring e(tbin 41

pran amp Vaia apan 979 langth Ubin) 11079

110B3

5082 1773 - 1 767

45deg Seat - 44deg Face Nat Used

3411 - 3407 o( 21 - 0038

413 -+- 011 78 RR 1591

- 19244 117820644

-42 48

1521

9573 10573 1108

413 + 01 633 693

1325 1425

35 41 97middot9

1079

15

15

11

11

4l

Ot

ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM Pressure Main baarings

Typa 01 I Cannacting rods Pressure lubri eamiddot SplashPilton pinstion PressureCamshaft baorings(plalh

PressureTappatspraura nau8) Timing gaar or en ain Metered Je~

Cylindar JII Metered Jet (Continuad)

__~Fa Rav 3-67

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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 7 C Page 7 C

MAKE 0 F CAR --=Pontiac-___Ma DEl YEA R 19 6 9 DATE ISSUEamp-11-68REVISED(el

PIREBIRD RAv1 AIR IV ENGINE OPTION MODEl-====--=====~-================================================= ENGiNE - VALVE SYSTEM IcontI

Open s (0 B Te) II 42I shyLiming

86Clos s Intak (base~ on I 308Durationmiddot d g top at 95Opens (GBBC) rame

Closes ( A TCl 45 ExnaustpontsJ 320Duroton bull dgi

87 Valve openna overlap

GM-8440 wAlum Treatment on Face amp Chrome Plated Stern 01 011 lengtn

[Material

5198 2113 - 2107Actual overall head dia

30deg Seat - 29deg FaceAngle of eat amp Face

Not UsedSeat Insert moterial

3419 - 3412Stem di am ter

0016 0033Stm to guide clearance

Lift (lt0 zero lash) i 520 + 011 Intake

Valve cloed 70Outer 1820(lb~ in) I 80spring press 8 214Vale open I

1300i Ien9tn 228 37

(lb in)

Vale closed Inner 1750 (lb~in) 43Ispring

105Ipress amp Vale open 1230Ien9th (Ibmiddot~ n) 115 21-2 Steel wAlum Treat on Face amp Chrome Platea SternI Materi a I

Overalllen9th 5212 1 773 - 1767 Actual overall head dia~

I Angle of seat amp fac 45deg Seat - 44deg Face Seat nt matal Not Used Stem diameter 3414 - 3407 Stem to guide clearance 0021 - 0038 Lift ((il Xero lash) 520 + 011

E hau st

- Outer Valve clased 70 1820(lbin)spring 80

iL4press amp Valye open length 228 1300(I11in1

~ 37Velec lasedInner 1750(lb i~l 43spring

pres s amp LUgtVale open 1230length (lbin) 115

ENGINE -LUBRICATION SYSTEM Main bearings Pressure

Type of Connecting rods Pressure lubri camiddot Piston pins Solash lion

(pled prebullbullure

Camshaft bearings

Tappets

Pressure Pressure

noulel Toming lIear or chain Metered Jet Cylinder wall Metered Jet

(Continued)

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Pge a

MAKE OF CAR_-P~o)n~lt~i-a~lc------___ MODEL YEAR 969

FIREBIRD FIREBIRDFIREBIRD 350 HOSPRINTMODEL FIREBIRD

ENGINE-LUBRICATION SYSTEMcontj

Normal 011 pressure (ib engine

01 aress sending un (elect or mechl Electric Type 0 i ntake [floating stationary) Stationa Screen Oil filter system If11 flow porr other Full Flow _F__lt~e_r~re~o~lo~c~e~m~e~n_t_ie~l~em~en~I~~co~m~p~i~e~e~)__~__________________________~C~o~m~le~t~e__________-=_________________ CapacIty of C JSe less fl iterr-etl II (q) I 45 5

Single Viscosity Acceptable Anticipated Lowest Temp SAE Number Alternate

at grade recommended (SAE VIScosity Above Freezing (+32u F) 20W lOW - 30 and remoerotre range I

Below Freezing (OoF to +32oF) lOW lOW - 30 Below Zero 5W SW - 20

ENGINE - EXHAUST SYSTEM

Type slngle single h cross-over dual other) Single (a)

Muffl r No amp type reverse flow SfrOlgrt thru separate resonator]

Exhaust pe dltgtshy Branch iO D w a th c k ) IMain

i I

One - Reverse Flow (b)

None ( c I 200 x 060 None 200 x 060 I 225 X (d) I 225 X 070 225 X 06 o

Muffler Outlet Spount (or Spouts) 200 x 060

ENGINE - CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM Type I ventIlates to atmos ISonaord Induction System

InducflOn systemother10ptlonat None Make Ona model II AC Type CV-735C I AC Type CV-6J9C

~

LOCClflon Intake Manifold Push ROd Cover Energy source ltmanliold

Con tro i vacuum carburetor alf Manifold Vacuum Un I SfrfQm orhfrl

I Cantrol method (variable Variable OrificeIofi ce fed odi c

other)

DIscharges (to inlake

manifold corbo Olt Intake Manifold intoke olr cleaner

intake other)

Complele AI r in ie (breather cop s) stem carburetor eJlr cleaner Through Filter in the Carburetor Air C~=aner

olhe r) -

Flame arrestor (screen Check Valve check valve other) I

(a) Dual system standard on HO yn pipe joins dual outlet manifold to single exhaust pipe on Sprint Crossover pipe used on 350

(b) One crossflow muffler with dual inlets and outlets reverse flow resonshyator ahead of muffler in each pipe on dual systems

(c) Sprint yn pipe legs 200 x 060 076 - front section 070 - rear sectioni~ Front section 225 x 070 ~ear section

1t Except 350 HO engine wh~ch ~s 55 to 60 above 2600 RPM Form Rev 3 -6 7

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page 8 a

MAKE OF CAR_--=-~~~___ MODEL YEAR_--19-6-o9----DATE ISSUEr-11- 68REVISED_(e_)__

FlREBIRD

MODEl_==============~=======================4=0=0====~~================ ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM (cont)

0 i pump Iype Sour Gear Normal 01 pressure (lb engne rpm) 55-60 Above 2600 RPM Oil pre sending unt (elect or mech) Electric Type ad ntoke (floatIng stationary) StationarY Screen Oil filler system (full flow parr other) Full Flow odter replacement (element complete) Comolete CopaClly 01 c case less Ii Iterrei II (qt) 5

Single Viscosity Acceptab Anticipated Lowest Temo SAE Number Alternat

01 grode recommended (SAE scosity bullAbove Freezing (+320 F ) 20W (C) lOW - 30and temperoture range)

Below Freezing (ooF to +32oF ) lOW lOW - 30 sw SW - 20

e (d (d

ENGINE - EXHAUST SYSTEM Type Isngle sngle wth crass-over DualQual oth d

Muffler No amp ty pe (reese flow lone - Reverse Crossflow Hi th Dual Inlets amp Outlets ( a)sTralgnt tnru separate resonatod

Exhausl ppe da iO D wai I Ih ele)

Brancn

Mcun Front 200 Not Used

x 060 b Rear 225 x 070 200 x 060 Muffler Outlet S outs

ENGINE - CRANKCASE VENnlAnON SYSTEM

i Make nd madei AC Type CV-679C I Loco Push Rod Cover En rgy sourc (monltold

Conlrol vacuum carburetor oir Manifold Vacuum Unit stream oth r)I

Conlrol meThod (ooble

orifice (xed orllte

olher Variable Orifice

Complet

systtm

Discharges (10 Inlok

monrald carb Olf

Intoke oir cleaner

intok other)

Intake Manifold

Ai r n leI (br alher cop

carburetor Olf cieanef

oth r) Through Filter in Carburetor Air Cleaner

F I om e aeslor (s ereen

check valve other) Check Valve

(a) Reverse flow resonator ahead of muffler in each pipe (b) 225 x 076 with 400 HO and Ram Air IV options (c) 30W with Ram Air IV option (d) 10W-40 with Ram Air IV option

AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPoge I Pog 9

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot

1

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD

MODEL FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400

ENGINE - EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL

I Air distribution eod manfold te ~

Type (Air Injection engine

modi fi eotlons other

Air

In ection Pump

i Type

Relief valve (type) I

Displacement

Dri ve ratio

Orie type

I

I Fdter (describe)

i

I

I

VL ~

~ (if

~9

~ Air

In i ect on

Sy stem

Point of entry

Check valve tv e

Make

i Madel

Carburetor Borrel size

Drive

Neutrol

I ~i idle A F mixture

Aux Adv Systems (Iype) II i Make I 411

Iod e l I I _lty Star (rpm) Centfgal Intermed adv If paints~ crank I

1

sect ~

deQbullbull rpm degrees ~ Distributa eng rpm Maxdeg rpmi y

Start (in H glVacuum adv in Infermed crank points

dgmiddot~ in Hgd gr s ~ eng rpm Max d g bull in

i Vacuum Source

Timing Crank degre s - rpm

Cooling Syst m

Exhoust System 7

Page 0 P ge 10AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n_t_i_a_c_--__MODELY~AR 1969 DATE ISSUE8-ll- 68 REVISED ()

II IFlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREB-I-RD-shy

MODEL ================~IF=I=RE==B=I=RD==d==~=P~R7I=NT==~===3=5=0==~~==H==O~==~===4=0=0====== ENGINE _ FUEl SYSTEM See supplemenal ogtge for Deal of i=uel Iee~on

Superenorge ec f ~sed

Induction type Carburetor el Carburetor

lnll~Clon suoercharger

Refill capacIty (US gals) 185Fuel Tonk iFiller locotlon Center Rear

T yp ( lee or mech) MechanicalFuel Locations Riaht Front of Enainel Left Front of Eng~nePump Pres Sure range 4 0 - 55 I 50 - 65

Vacuum booSler (std optional none) None Fuel Type IMn Plastic Fabric in Fuel Tank and Sintered Bronze in F Iter Locations Carbo Inlet (a)

Choke type Automatic I

Intake montiold heat control Exhausterhoust or wafer I

Corbure Slandard Oil Wetted PaperA cleaner il type (c) rOplonal Two Staqe - Wetted Plastic Foam Over Paper EIemenE

neutrollor Idrlve) Automat D 500 500 650 650 1(750 Ram A~rr I I IN D Idle A F nx ---

tor

lldle speed spec iMaruol N 500(6-1 Bbl )1600 (6-4 Bb 1 )18 5 0 (35 0 - 2 Bb 1 H10 0 0 (3gt U amp 4 U U Bbl) )

CARBURETOR SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

IEngine I Corburtors Modei Usage Tronsrn5S0nDispi Make I Model

I Firebird 250 Manual Rochester 7029l65(b

Automatic Rochester 7029166(b ~

No Used Borrel and Type Si le

ll-Bbl 169 1 l-Bbl ~ 169

Firebird Sprint 250 Manual Automatic

I

Firebird 350 350 Manual 1

Firebird HO

Firebird400 amp

400 HO OptJd

Firebird 400 Ram Air IV

(a) Pleated pape

Automatic

350 Manual Turbo H-M

Manual Turbo HM

400

400 Manual Turbo H-M

iRochester I Rochester

iRochester Rochester

Rochester Rochester

Rochester Rochester

Rochester Rochester

I

inshead of Sinttred bronze (b) 7029167 withlmani trans amp At 7029168

7029261 ~7029260

7028071 7029062

bull 7029263 7029268

7029263 7029268

7029273 7029270

in all 1 amp 4

14-Bbl~ P-l38 14-Bbl~ S-225

12-BbL 169 12-Bbl 169

14-Bblr P-l38 14-Bbl 5-225

14-Bb-1shy P-l38 14-Bbl S-225

14-Bbl P-l38 14-Bbl S-225

bbl ca buretors with AT amp A C

(c) Includes provisions for thermbstatic control of carbo inlet ar temp (d) When T-42 Ram Air Option is installedthe MT 7028273 or the 7028270

AMA Specifications-rassenger Car Page J 1

7ype system (pressure pressure vetred (I Pressure Vented crmosoher1c othed I

MAKE o F CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE S5 E 9- 1 1- 6 ~ 1 U D - _ EVI5ED_middot___ -- shy

MODEL

ENGiNE shy COOLING SYSTEM

FIREBIRD

6 Cyl

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRIIT 350

shy

Engines

FIREBIRD FIREB fLO 400

V-B Engines

Radiato cop relief valve pre bullbull ure [I J-4~--li_7L__P~S ____________________ _T

~~rncula Type lenoke byposs) Choke _ ______~_____t----__ hrmo stot I St orr s to open at ( F) _________________l~Q__O_O--_______________

Type Ientfugal othe II Cent-j -FlJga J I GPM 1000 pump rpm il 16 INumberoipumps One I Div I Vbeit otheri V-Bel t

____1g_e_ong type Sealed Ball Bearing Internal

RcdJCHor care type Tube and Centerrcellu~or tube and fin other)

CoolIng 1 With heater (qt 194350 186 (400) system I Without heater (qt) I Heater Standard Equipment cOpacify IOpt equlPmentspeclfy iqt 1 i 123 wAjr Condo 1203 (350) IB7 ( 4001 with ~----~~~~--~~~~-~I~ Ioter lockets full length of cyl (yes no) yes Wottr al oround cylinder (yes flO Yes

R ral Qror

Lower

Number and type

(molded straight)

Ilnslde diameter

Number and type

I(molded straignr)

One Molded

1 50

One Molded IUpperhose

1 50

I I Number and type Hose Not Used(molded stragt)IByposs

oNumbe of bladesamp spacn 4 76o amp 104 (a) (b)

IDiometer I 17 62 19 0 Fan Ratlo fan to crankshaft rev I 951 (lOSl with AC) 1~91112S1 with Ale bull AT 1121 with M

Fan cutout type 1o1iri r1+-h-hQm+-dmiddot-i(~11v Cnntrnl1pl l-~ fa 1( 0 Bearing type ~pp Wa er~ Pumo Fan ~ ~ A ~ C R C E FG F F I

bull Drive General-or middotaternato r IA A B A B n F F F F belt s I Water Pump ~ A A A C R C E F G E F I (indicate Po we Steering B BD G I belt used I Air Conditioning II C C H H by letter) II

Ii

1

bull Drive 3elt DimenSions

Angle of V

A

36deg

B

36deg

C

36deg

D

36deg

E

36deg

F

36deg

G

36deg

H

36deg

I

36deg

J I K

Nominal Length (SAE) 390 51 5 580 276 540 500 520 590 535 Width 38 47 47 38 38 38 47 47 47 (a) 7 blade 18 d~a Power-Flex fan on 6 cyl w~th AC (b) 7 blade 195 dia fan on all V-8 with AC - 5 blade 19 dia Power-Flex

std on 400 V-aexcept std 4 blade fan used with Ram Air Option

AMA Specifications-PasseQe Car P og 1oge r2

DATE iSSUED_3_-l_1_-_-S_ REVSED_(_i___DEL YEAR_----9_MAK E OF CA R--zJ~~--c--FlRE3tD REBIRDIREBIRD

350 cu ~n Eng~~es 400 cu in E~g~nes250 =~ i~ Engines

MODEl

ELEORICAL - SUPPLY SYSTEM Delco i-59 (=) Je1co R-59

12-66 Moke and Model Delco -55 (al

iVoltage RIg amp Torcl Plotes Ii 12-54 12-54

511 - 53 Amp~ 2 SM - 61 AmpHrISAEDesignationampAmpHrRtgI 17 Ml - 44 AmoHr Battery

Unde- ood - 1 H SideLocation il Under Bocd - RB Side

T ermlna I grounded

Make

a~ive

Generator ~M~0~d~e~I_______________________~____-21~1~O~OL7~6~1~(C~)~______~______~~~~~~(d~l__________r-______~1~1~0~O~8~3~2~(~f~)________

Type and rOling 37 Amo (el eel 37 Amp (elor Alternoror IOutput ot eglne idle (n utral) 5-10 Amps

IRoflo Gen To Crs rev 2~-~1 (3021 Wit C)

iMoke Delco Remv

1119515

iTyp Regulati~~ Contac~s in Standard Tvoe

iClOSing volag Cutoue Relay ~ot Required I generotor rpm

Regulator Revfrse curreont Cutoue Relay Not Required110 ap n

Regu VoitoQe

Ilated

Voltage

tei t

condltlon

I -

ElECTRICAl- STARTiNG SYSTEM

Motor RotatIon (drlve Clockwise

lend view)

Mok Jelco RemvI

Stortlnq Modei 107293 1107355

Clutch

Motor

control

Switch (sol noid manuol

Starting

procedure

Solenoid

II Place gearshift leller i1 neutral and depress outch With cold engine cepress I acceleraeor pedal to floor and release With ann engine hold acce1erator pedal I about halfway down turn ignition key clockwise to engage starter release key as

soon as engine starts

middotUse neucral or park with automaeic transmission (No clutch)

Engag ment type Ii Slidine Gear - Overrlnning

IPinion mh s (front r ar) il Front

Motor

Drive INumb r

PinIon

IManual Flywh 101 teeth

IAuto

Flywheel tooth Monuol

fac wldrh Aulo

11

15S

ISS

I

41

41

9

166

166

40

40

la) Delco 11-59 used w~th Ale or HD baetery opeLon (bl With regular fuel eng~ne - Delco 11-59 wLth premium fuel engine or HD battery opt~on

(c) 1100760 (55 amp) with AC (d) 1100700 (55 amp) with AC (e) Diode reotified 3-phase alternating current (f) 1100830 (55 amp) wLth AC

I

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car age 1J Page 13

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUE09- 11 - 6 8REVISED Ie)

FlREBIRD MODel

0 V-8 2-Bbl EngineselECTRICAL - IGNITION SYSTEM 250 L-6 Engines

ad- In

~ronai - Srd Op A I Standard Type Transsforlzed - Std Opt NA i Not Offered

Other ( pec fy) I ---Make I Delco Remy Model 1115414 1115410

Ampgt i Enne sloPoed I 34 I Engne Idling 21

iMake I Delco Remv

IMadel II 1 () A 7 r (rl ) 111 n4 7 4 (~) 1111942 (c) 1111960 (d) ICentfgal Start (rpm) qnn 1000 800 1100 ladv n I

I 15-19 12-16 13-17 12-16c sh of _nlermecilOUt

jd~grees I ~engjne pOlnfS deg bull L rpm

pm i I 1 cn 750 1950 2000 lIomlnal) lMox deg_ - rpm 1126-~Oi34400 24-2a5100 22-264800 20-244600

D1 strlb v fOr Vocuum IStart (n Hg) 5-7 5-7 6-8 8-10

Ie shaft Iintermedate NoneIdegrees - pants dego in Hg ln Hg bull (nomnal 1M d H

15deg (a 10 5 115 20deg 13-15 20deg 15-1 ax ego n g -IBreaker gap (n) I 016

ICam angle dg 31 - 3~4__________~1~~____~2~8~-~3~2________

7

8reaker orm tension (oz) 19 23 Crankshaft deg bull rpm TDC 5deg BTDC IMark location On Balancer On IMake

9

I I ~ Madel I AC R-44NS r AC R-45S

Spark Thread mml i 14 MMPlug Tghtenng lorqve (lb ft) 15-25 IGap I 033 - 038 IConductor lyoe Distributed Resistance

Cabl~ Insulolian type NeoPrene iSpork plug proteetor HVPalon Boot

ELECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION Locations amp type II (e)

(a) Used on 1 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (b) Used on 4 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (c) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with auto trans (d) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with man trans (e) Wide gap distributor rotor distributed resistance secondary cables

resistor spark plugs (5000 OHMS) engine to dash ground strap and fender skirt to frame ground strap

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page lJ3Page J 3 a

MAKE 0 F CA R ___p_on_t_i_ac______ DEl YEAR--=1969__ DATE ISSUED 9-1-53 REVISED_(____

FREBIRD

MODEL 350 v-a 4-B~1 Sngknes and All 400 v-a EnginesElECTRiCAL - iGNITION SYSTEM

Standard

i ron~Sod - Sd Upt NA

iConv on) - Sd Op NA

Not Offarea

Of h f r s pe c ~ fy )

Delco Remv

1115410 C )

34 I Ams

IEnglne Idlng 21

IModJ lllHlIcl 111l96Sldl 1 nU966 tel

(f)Timing

Pulley Hub

All 00 Engkoes)Spak ThOd 1m) 14mm ----------- shy

28 - 3l

90 8TDC

Crankshaft

AC

lC R-4SS (AC R-44S on

Plug Tgh---n-9--o-r-q-u-e~(~lb-~h-~I------t-----------------------------1~5~-~2-5---------------------

IGap 033 - 038

Ccnducar yp~e~____________-_______________________~D~i~s~t~r~i~b~u~ted Resistance I n ~u IQ ton Yo __ _______Npoundp--r--ene-_--_---=_------------------Coble SPOllo DIUt Ph)f ft Halon BootI

ElECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION

See Page 13

(al Used en -i-Bbl 400 ell in v-a englnes with Turbo Hydra-Matic (b) Used on 4-Bbl 400 cu in -9 engine$ 1 th Manual1ransmtssion (el Used on ~-abl 400 IU in Ram Air IV anglnes Manual and Automatic Transmissions (dl Used on J-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Turbo Hydra-Ma tic (el Usna on 4-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Manual 7r1nsmiss ion (f) 15deg aTDC Ram Air IV engine~n

--------

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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 14

MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n-t-~-middota_c___MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErY-1l- 68 REVISED~_)___ _

FIREBIRD I FIREBID I FIREBIRD I FIRI4BOCI f

MODel FIREBTRD S~RINT ~~ 3 5 o_l~~ H0

ElECTRICAl-INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT

-

shy

a rC1

Speed- i Type Mechani-al ometer I Tnp odomete (yesno) No~--- -

- Charge dcao - ype Telltale Lamp-TemperoTure indicator - fype I Telltale Lamp -ad pressure indlcoTor I Telltale LamQtype -~ ---Fuel ndcatar - ype i Electric Gags

I Optional instrument cluster with temperatureOthe

[ rli 1 gtrpccnp rp11 1 ltgt reDl rl~Fd [l tr gages Rlus tad Wind IType - Standard Two-Speed Electricshield - pe-r Ttee - degetional None Wndmiddot I Standara ~E=leQtr~~c~__~P~um~~nt~~al w~t~ W~per Mot6~I Type - __shield Nosher Type - Op bullbull onol None

IType Solenoid I i Num ber used 1 Std (a)IAme draw (each) 43 to 59 125 v

Horn

D__RI_V_E_U_N_I_TS__-_C_l_UT_C_H__IM_a_nua_I_T_ro_n_~_i_ss_io_n_i_6~_-C~y_l~__E~n~g~i~n~e~s~____1 V-8 Engines

Make amp ty pe il Own-Dry Type presure olate sprlnos 1 Disc Spring Toto I 5 of n9 _Qad(Ib)____-il-il_______________~2~0=5~O-i(bJ-_- ~ - - _-=-_~-_-_-~~-_-~ No of cutch driven discs ~I One

I~M-O-te--o_I------_+------__- __--_--~w~o~v~e~n~M~o~l~d~e~d~_A_s~b__e_s_tps ____ _ IOutsde amp nscle_~-lO 0 X 6~ c J9~_~_~ sect 5

Clutch I TOIOI elloolso bull nI 8293 (c) 8556-=--_---_-i-__~---L-J--lJ-J___________I___-_ faCIng jThckness I 135 (c) 140

iEng0lmnl cushon 1 Ing method it Driven Plate Waved Spoke Springsi

Release IType amp method bearl ng of lubncoton Ball Thrust - Prepacked amp Sealed Torsona Methods sprIngs

damping frlcton mateol Coil Sprin s and Metal to Metal Friction

(a) Second horn optional (b) 2350 pressure on Firebird Sprint and Firebird 400 (c) Firebird Sprint uses 104 x 65 driven plate with 8056 effective

area and 140 facing thickness

FomRe 3

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page is

Pontiac 1969MAKE OF CAR MODel YEAR DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot)

--------------~---

MODEL FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD

SPRINT 350 FIREBIRD

HO FIREBIRD

400

DRIVE UNITS - TRANSMISSIONS Manu I 3-speed (std ar opt)

AvtomoTIC

DRIVE UNITS - MANUAl TRANS

--- 3-SPEED 4-SPEED

Number or forward speeds 350 V-8(b) All V-8(c)6 Cyl (a) 6-Cyl All V-8(d) 24212851 2541 2851n first 2521 1611 20211681 1501T i In secono 1881

ronsml s~ 51Qn OfIQS i In third 1 00 11 00 1 1001 1351 1461

In fourth 1001 1001 j In rev~rse 2951 2331 28512631 2591

Synclronous mesnlng S pee dy geor s All Forward

SIlIft iever location (a) (b) Floor Shift I

I Cooeelly (at) 35 28 35 35 IIType recommended TYEe A - Extreme Pressure

Lucri nr SA E VI smiddot1 Summer I I coS Ity I Win number Extreme cold

80 or 90 80 or 90 80 or 90

DRIVEmiddot UNITS - MANUAL TRANS WOVERDRIVE For onSMISSlon data see manual transmission section)

Type pianetory or other Not Offered ManucH iockoU1 yes nol

Downsndr acceiertuor confrol (yes no)

Minmvm cT-tn speed

Geor ottO

IC ()(O dODOClty pI ver rive oniy

Seperete Ii Iler (yes no) I I Type recommended

Lub con t i SummerjSAEis WintI~OSitY

number Extreme cold

(a) Column shift standard - floor shift optional (standard on Firebird Sprint (b) Available with standard column shift only (c) Standard on 400 cu in V-8 includes floor shift - optional on 350 cu ir

V-8 (d) Special order close ratio transmission (2201 1641 1281 1001

and 2271 R) standard and only available with 391 and 4331 rear axle ratio on Firebird 350 HO and Firebird 400

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car PoglII 16

ISSU ED_3_-_~l_-_a_REVISEO_(middot_1__MAKE 0 F CAR __pon~tlac----___MO 0 EL YfAR_9_6_9__0 ATE

FIREBIRD PIREBIRD SPRT FIREaIlW 350IFREBIRD -10

FlREBIRO 350 2-BBL i FlREBlRO ~OOMODEL FREBIRO 350

DRIVE UNITS- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Tod nOm

Torque Conver~erType describe

Selecto locolon Steering Column (a)

List 9or rattos Selecto Pobullbulln ond indicot which abullbull used in

II I J R1- 1 75

Jshy LipCJ -6 rT6Gl-shy1 )0

1

R 1 92

)j

- shy0 S

252 252 152 1 52 1 00

L 252 (c j

20$ ~l D

248 148 100

S 248 1 48

L 24S(dl

och slec to pos ilion

-1 ~n ~k-q ~ f-~ l_hl -6 4-8bl V-8 2-Bb1shy hSO 2-8b 1shy 350 ~-3bl 1400 4-ltlbl

Mo ushft s oeed -dri a ranse I ~) ao I 7J i(eI40(fI61 (eI6] (f)70 (eISO (fI851(eI45 (f)7~(e)41 (f)721(e)43 (7

Mea ~ieldown speed-drive ronge (J) 75 68 lig)62(h)3 (g) 65 (h) 60 (g) 80 (hi 47(g) 72 (h) 2~(g) 66 (hi 21(gl 74 (1 J 6

INumb r of 1 menfS I Three

Toque Mox roo at s loll i 281 I 25 1 251 201 2 0 1 I 231 I 23 ~

conetor Type 01 coolin9 (oi I quid) Ii Water

INomnol diomefr I 11~75 1251

LubriconCopocy-ef11 (pt) 15 (aporolC) 16 (ApprolC) 19 (Approx)

i Type commendd GM Dexron Automatic ~ransmission Fluid

Speclol transmtsston Shift lever must be lfted over stop to enter tpark J Reverse I and Low (S gtn 400) paSl t1ons Eng~ne starting on Neutral and ark positions orovided for ifeolures

ORNE UNITS - PROPEllER SHAFT Numb sed I vne

IType (stroigI tube tub-intub Straight lClbe inferno I ernal dompr ele) I

OUl

diom

Ingh

Ii Monuol 3middotspd trons II

I II I

IMa~uol 4-sped Iron s

2 75 x

275 x

4995 x 065

4996 065x

_011

thicleshy

ness Overdrive transmIssion I

Automotrc fran sml ssion I 275 x 4996 lC 065

Not Available

275 lC 4930 x 065

Cnte 10 centr of unlvesal IOlnu 0 10 cntIne of reor oachmen (Conlinued)

(a) Floor with optional console (b) Total torque multiplication in 1st gear is 4931 with 6 cyl 441 with V-8 engine (c) Total ~orque multiplication ln 1st gear is 6301 middot lth 6 cyl 5041 with V-8 engine (d) Total torque multiplication 1n 1st gear is 5701 (e) 1-2 Upshift bull (f) 2-3 UpShift ~ (g) 3-2 Kickdown (h) 3-1 Kickdown (i) Rally shifter available with console option provides manual speed shift stops to locate second and third gear

pOSitions when the lever is deflected to the righ~ hand path (j) Based on non-Ale car with standard axle for the engine indicated

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MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 ----------------~d----

FlREBIRD FlREBIRD I FlREBIRD FlREBIRD IMODEl================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD==k==S=P=R=INT==~=====35=0==~====H==O===~==4=0=0======

DRIV EUNITS - PROPELLER SHAFT cont)

IType lplalnInter- Not Usedanh-fcton)mediate

Ilubrication (filtlngbearing Not UsedIprepack)

iType Splined SI ip INumber 01 teeth 27Yoke

15 0 00 1175

IMoke and Mig No Saginaw - Size 44 (Regular) INumber used

Universal

lOIn ts

IType (boll and trunnioncroSSI

Rear ottach(umiddotboltclompec) II

Bearing I Type ipiclin

onllmiddotfriction)

Ilubric (fittng

prepack) II

Cross U-Bo1t

Anti-Friction

Prepacked De token through torque tube

Or arms sprIngs) Sprinas Torque token through (torque tube

or orms i sprIngs) Springs

DRIVE UNITS - AXlE Type (front reorl Rear

Semi-Floating HypoidDescplon

limited Slip differentol ype Spring Loaded Clutch (Opt )

150Drive Pinion Offset

2No of differential pinions

Pinion odlustment (shim otheri Sh~m

Pinion beoflng adj (shim other) Collapsible Spacer Wheel bearing type Single Row Ball Bearinq

CapaCIty (pt) 3 Type recommended A-9 Hy-goid (a)

lubricant Summer 80-90~~gti~ Wintercosi ty 80-90

Inumber Extreme cold 80-90

AXlE RATIO TOOTH COMBINATIONS (See page 3 for ax Ie ralia us age)

AI ratio 2411~56127812931~O813231 3361 3551

No of Pinion 17 16 14 14 13 13 11 11 teeth IRing geor 41 41 39 41 40 42 37 39

3901

10 39

~33

9 139

Ring Gear DO 81~5

(a) Special lubricant required with limited slip differential

ge i 3 Poge 18AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODel YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErj-11-68 REVISED(e)

I FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD

MODEL SPRINT 350 HO 400

oRIV EUNITS - WH EELS ~ Tye amp morerlol Disc - Steel

Std I 14 x 6 (a~ 14 x 7 (a) ~m ISlle amp flonge type)

IOpt None ~pe (bolt or stud) Bolt

qohment i Circle dlamerer 475 I Number ond size 5 716 - 20

MODEL

DRIVE UNITS- TIRES

I Size ply rating amp ply E70 shyType (boos radiol elc)

Stondora i Full roted Front

14 F7~

In flo II n ~-__--J+-___-L=t-IJuJJ--JiJUcuLJ--=----~-J=uuuJu-ldJi1lll-____ Pr Reo

Rev Mi Ie 01 SO MPh

F70 - 14 (b)

F70 - 14 Polyglas - 2 Ply carcass with 2 Fiberglass Tread Plys shy4 Ply Rated

BRAKES - PARKING Type of control Foot Lever Application - Hand Pull Release LocOllon of conrol Below~Instrument Panel at Left Operoes on Rear Service Brakes If sepa- Type (inlernal or external) Not =lgtnarat9 rote from Drum diameter lll~ cOTa ~Q

Srv ce

Drakos Lining size (length )( wdTh ~ thickness) Not Separate

(a) On four road ~wrreelsmiddot- std Space Saver Spare tire is on 14 x 5 rim wheel (b) 2 Ply - 4 Ply rated Std spare tire size is 735 - 14 - space saver

type Size increases to 775-14 for v-a cars with AC and v-a convertiblE without AC

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Page 9 Page J9AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR_-=-Po~n~ti 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6 8REVISED (e)a~c__MODEl YEAR

FIREBIRD I FIREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD MODEl ________________~~F_I_RE~B_I~RD~~_SP_RI __~____ __~____ ____~____~4~0~0____N_T 3_5_0 H_O

BRAKES - SERVICE Type (drum) or (disc amp no of coistons Drum - Std Front Disc-Sinqle Opt La)

Self adustng (std opt NA) Standard

Special [ Type proportion delay - Metering Type - DelayValving r metering other

Power broke make amp I Std ---Iype (remote int elc)1 Opt Delco Moraine Inteqral Tvpe Vacuum Suspended (b)

Effective area (Sq in) 1494 1036 Grass lining area (sq inl U 1555 1106 Swecol area (so in) 2692 3509 Front 10 Reor Effectiveness Relationship 626 626

Diameter I Front 95 -shy(nominal) I Rear 95

Drum Type and

Cast Alloy Iron (c)material -shyOuter working diameter -shy 1094 Inner working diameter -shy 688

ROlor 100WorkinCl width -shyI Moteriol amp type (ventedsolid -shy Cast Alloy Iron - Vente d

Wheel cyt Front 1125 29375 inder bore Reor 875

Moster Bore 1 00 1125

Cyli der di splocemenl Fronl 59 69 di stribulion I Rear 41 31

Pedol orc ralio 621 (d) 351 (d)

Line pressure at 100 lb pedal load 700 800 Shoe I Front (e) None Clearance I Rear (e)

Bonded or ri eted Riveted Material Molded Asbestos

Size Prim or 76 X 25 X 196 540 X 1 93 X 41 outmiddot

Front (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 25 X 265 ~S40 X 1~u X 44

I 1) thickness orinmiddot board - shy

Broke Segments per shoe OneI

ining Material Molded Asbestos

Size Prim or 76 X 20 X 196out-

Rear (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 20 X 265

thickness) or inshyboard

Segments per shoe One

Excludes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Includes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Total swept area for four brakes (Widest lining contoct width for each brake x its contact circumference) (a) Included with power brake option (b) Included with front disc brake option (c) Front Finned 1 pc casting Rear Finned composite ~d) Ratio at 05 in push rod travel e) Tighten drum brakes to heavy drag then back off 26 notches

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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 20 Page 20

MAKE OF CAR__o_n_t_~_a_c____MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSU -11-68 REV

MODEL

STEERING -Manual (sId opt NA) i Standard Power iSId opt NA) i Ootional Adjuslab Ie Type and

Iilting Wheel Adjusts Vertically - Seven Positionsdescriptionste ring wheel

(tilt swing other) I(std apr NA) I Optional Manual 1475 X 1525

Whee I 0 i ame ter 14) X 1gtgtPower I

Wall to woll (I amp r) I 411OutSioe TurnIng

front Curb to curb (I amp r) I 385diam Ier

Wall to wall (I amp r) iInside 225(feet) reor Curb to curb (I amp r) II 230

IType Recirculating Ball Bearing Make Saginaw

Monua I Gear ~41 (a~IRatos 2621 (b) INo he 1 lurns (stop to stop)

IType (coalol linkoge etc)

Make

Power G ar

I T p

47 (c)

161 1241 Belt rrorn Crankshaft

iNo wheel turns (stop to stop) 2--5- - Lock to Lock i Type Link Paralleloqramr---- ILocation (front or reOr

0

Rear of Wheelsof wheels OTher)Linkage

Drag link (trans or longt) lransStrqRod Connects Tie RodsPitman amp Idler Arms ITi rods (one or two) i Two Inciination at camber (d g) I 8 14 to 914 5deg Camber B tUpper I Ball Jointeartngs I

(type) lLow r String

Ball JointA i

IThru$ I Sprint Load Taken By Lower Ball Joint Wh I Align Caster (deg) 0 to 1 0 Pos (ronge at - Camber (deg) 14 0 Neq to 34 0 Poscurb wtamp preferred) Toe-in (outside Irack inches) liS to 14 Stering spindle amp joinl type Reverse Elliott - Ball Joint

o Iinner bearing 1249tamete Wheel IOuter bearing I 749 Spindle

Thread ize I 34 - 20 Bearing type Taper Roller

(a) 281 with combination of V-8 engine and air conditioning (b) 3111 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning (c) 54 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning

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Page 2 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page 21

l 96MAKE OF CAR_p_o_n_t_l_middota_c_----__MODEL YEAR__ _ _9_DATE ISSUEa- 11- 68 REYISED~_ FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD

MODEL================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD~~S=P=R==IN=T==~===3=5=0==~===H==O====d===4=0=0====== (See Supplement page for detools on A SuspensonlSUSPENSION - GENERAL

PrOVISion tor broke dip confrtd

PrOYISIOn tor ace squaf control

SpecIal prOVISions for Jack Locating Provisions on Front and Rear Bumpers_e~o_r~lo~c~k~n~g~__________________~~______________--~~----______~

Shock ILT~y~p~e__________________~________________~~~~K-~~~~____LD~_W~a~y~________________ absorber iMake

Shock Absorbers d

Ironl amp r--------------------il---------------------shyreOr iPiston do

Firm Control in

SUSPENSION - FRONT Type and de5crlotlon

Ball joint independent front suspension with upper and lower control arms mounted on rubber bushings

Type con iMaterla I al1v Steel ISize (cod desgn eght amp 10

Spring 1140 X 360Ibar length dia)

Spng (He (lb per 1) 275 Std 22337 - 320 amp 345 (a) IRate al wheel lib ler n) 73 Std 22331 - 85 ~ 92 a lType link Inkle

Stoblzet Ilromeles) Link lMalerol amp bar dameter AllQ~ Steel 6a1S

SUSPENSION - REAR

Dr and Torque aken through Bear Sprjngs iTlpe Mnlti-Tgt-I-f ~areal amiddot r ltt-~p i-I~ize (Iengrh widtheot deSign

560 X 250lhelghr amp 10 bar ength amp dia 1

Sprong Spring rOle (lb per n) 82 Std 22337 - 79 8999118 amp 122 (a) ~ale or wheel lib per in) 83 Std 22337 - 80 90-TtfO~ 119 amp 123 ~a - Mounting rnsulatlon Iype Rubber Bushings

4 amp 5If lNo 01 leaes leal ~~hQck lelcomp or len s1 Compression

Stabi z r Type (Inklinldessframeless) Not Used MOI ol None

Not UsedT rack bar ty pe

(a) Alternate springs used as required for body styles and optional equipshyment

Form Rev 3-67

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

11 68MAKE OF CAR ~~~_P_o_n_t_i_a_c__--_MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEO- - REVISED_l-_)__

-FlREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400

MO DEl ===========---=~--=--_-=~==b==== ___ ~~__ ~ I

FRAME

Type ond desrq)tlon tSeparote frome

undrzed frome partlolfy ~ unit zed framel Integral Body - Frame Combination with Separate Ladder Type Front Frame Section

BODY - MISCElLANEOUS INFORMATION

Type c nosh (Iocque noml--r~- -- - --- - Acrylic Lacquer______

Hooci conr bolonced iys na) Ii ______-Xes__~ =------------Hooo el5e contol ( rnol enol) ~___ e~t~rIlc~

Vhce Incen No~ ocolon II Left Front Edge of Instrument Panel -+1-+_ Vis ib lej1rgugh -h--middot~~n=d-=s=hi~e==_l=d~___________________ _

I Engne No 10cOIon I Top of Cyl Block on R H Side Near Oil Filler (a)

---~-------------

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___---1NuCl-L_yen t WindJioCLlw--__________ JNillr1nlJ_yent WindQ~____

IFron I Zi g-Zag fpri n g wi t- h--F-o--aolJm--P=a~d--_____ _ Rear 1- d~I~______tr-_________~Z~lwg~-~Z~ag~~~~p~r~~n~g~ w~~Jo~~t~t~o~nu-~P~a~____________ 3d $eat

_ i_=_ro_n__~__C__on_p_~OI_)___ ~1-R_ea_r__--I___________

ir-~-r_a_nI -+________ZOL~bull Jg--ZioLa5O~g~S-Iltp~ri ng wi tILf-oa~m~P~ad-__________ Seu r =CK type r-iP-ea_r___-H- ingl~_ with -Co-t=-=ton~P-=ad==--______________ Ziljg~-~Zuag~-SltJP~r

Jrd sea

Wjild stlleid glass typ~ I e Single Curved Laminated Safety Platesigie Crved ~ laminated piatel

1de 910SS ype il curved Single Curved Tempered Safety Plate

~emDerea olatel

80Cklg) glos type compound

cvrveci bull tempered plate three Single Curved-TemperedSafety Plate (b) 22367piece 22337BODY STYLE ~~U~

Side ~Iass exposed surface ar a

10326Windshleid gloss eICoosed surface area

lJ~~Ull28b shy 83408192Backlight glass exposed surface areo -- -~-- 29804- 30235shy

---_

Totol gloss expos d surface area

_M_ ~ ~- --

Ign~t~on lock on steer~ng column aISo lOCkS steer~ng gear ana gearsn~r~ tIn Reverse with manual - Park with automatic transmission) key removable in locked position only and opening drivers door operates key in lock buzzer Interior ~ront door locking knobs moved

CalFront of RH cylinder bank on V~8 engines (b) Flexible plastic on convertible

torward to deter theft

Form Rev 3-67

AlVA Spccificatiols-Passe~Ce- Car Page 2J

ISSt ED _9-___-6_B_RV IS D_(e_)___N( 0 F CA( _---Po=ntlmiddotaC=----___MODE L Y 2Alt _1_9_69___ D AT

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD I FIREllIU) FIREBIRD

0 DEL ================F=I=RE=B=I=U)=====S=P=RNT=~=======3=5=O======H==O========4=O=O=====

(Indicate her standard oponal or NA on eoch )CGNVENIENCE EQUIPjVENT I Si~ ~indows Ootional

Power wndows ~~V~e~n~t-=~~~n~d~o~w~sL-____~______~_____________________________________~N~O~~Ve~n~t~W~i~n~d=o~w~s~________________~______________

L Backlight or tolgol Not Offered

Powr seat (specify typ os Power Tilt Seat (Fore and Aft Plus Elevation ~t Rear Edge) on ~H Bucket Seat - Optionalwell as avo lobility)

Radios (speedy type as well a availability)

Optional AM AM-FM A-FM Stereo - All Push Button Type

~ ItOr seot speok fIIr Optional

P~wer QfItenna Rear Mounted - Ootional

Not Offeredltecinng front seat bock (RL Or Doth)

Fronl eol head restroiner (RmiddotL or both) Standard

Clock Optional

Aor conditIone (5peclfy type Optional Reheat Cycle With Bi-Level A~r Distribut~on Systemand ova lobi Ii ty)

Safecruard Speedometer - Optional

tional on Cars With V-S En ine and Automatic ~ransm~ssion Combination

Not OfferedIgon lock lamp

Standard on Mardtop Coupe - Not Offered on ConvertibleDome lamp

Standard

Optional

Underhood lamp Ootional

CQurtesy lamp standard

Moa lamp Not Offered

Auto Irans quod lomp Slandard

3cereo Tape Player

Not Cf=ered

Ava~lable w~th All Radio Installations

~anual Antenna Front Mounted - Included itl Radio

Power Operated Top Optional on Convert~ble

Rear Window Defogger Optional - Not Ava~lable on Convertible

achometer Hood Mounted or Instrument Panel Mounted al

Elec Luggage Compt Lid Release Optional

LAMP HEIGHT AND SPACI~G

Height abov ground to center af bulb Or marker

Distance from CiL of cor to ente of bulb

tteocHomp

Toal

Sdeorncrkr

Headlomp

TOI

H9heu

-L-owes tmiddot

Hghest

Lowest

i Font

Rear

Inside

IOutsIde

Insde

OutSide

i I I I I

II I I

244

24 4

246

246

165

218

n4 281

160

252

Diectlonal Font

Reo

I I Same

250

as Tail Lamo

bull If Single headlamps at used ent here (al Panel mounted type not available at start ~f production - optional clock not available with this tachometer option

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-68REVISED_e__

WEIGHTS

MODEL Style No

illf-fIREBIRD SPRINT hardtoo Coupe CQmzertiole

22337 22367

i I1841 143032711 433 1929 1596 3521 i 433

I - _shy

6~7-i73 827 1 113 2 6 7 173 827 11 J

I1I i I II i

FIREBIRD 350 ErdtoE Coupe

i 223371

I i I i I 1962 14393401 I 433 1 567 173I

i -- shy

827 1 LJ gt ~

Convertible 22367 I

2046i 1605-36511433567 173 I i

82 7 i lJj 41

FIREBIRD HO I i bull I I II Hardton Coune 223 19841 14583442 1 433 i 567 173 827 ll

I433 I 567 1173 ffi7 1 l~jConvertible 22367 1 20681 16243692 I

I --~

l ~ I i

i i 1FIREBIRD 400 1_ ---shy20081 146313471 1 433 i 567 1173 827 _J jHardtop Coupe 223371 - i 433 567 117 3 827 ii 11Convertible 22367 1 2092 1629 1 3721 i i -shy- I

I =+II

i I

I -- shy

_

-- shy - shy shy

-- shy-

Ace sores amp EClJipmenl DII a WQhrs ~emcrrK

Automat~ Trans 0 Firebird and -FirebIrd -350 only Turbo Hvdra-Matic 1+ 18 1+ 10 + 28 I All models___

1+ 31 II - shy -- shyPower Steerincr - 2 1+ 29 I - - shy --- shy -Power Brakes DiscFrt l 1+ models+ 26 2 1+ 28 All - shyPower Brakes (DrumFrtl + 9 1+ 1 1+ 10 All except Firebird 4a1

-~----

Air Conditionina 1+108 1+ 4 1+112 i Firebird -- shy - ---- shyAir Conditionina +104 1+ 4 1+108 Firebird j50 Air Conditionincr 1+ 96 1+ 1+ 98 I Firebird

--~

2 400 shyRadio amp Man- Antenna + 6 1+ z + 9 - shy - -shy400 HO Enaine Oot I I 0 Firebird 400 400 EnqOp~ 12 I Firebird~()()--

- ~ ~~--- --shy _

Ram Air IV - 10 shy 2 I -shy - - shy

-----------shy

I -- - shy - shy _ shy -- shy - -shy -- shy- - - - --

I 1 --- shy

I I -- shy - shy -- shy

-- - shy -- shy -I I I I

-middotReference - SAE Aeraspace-Autamalive draWing standards Section E 1_02 (d)_

Page 25 PcgAMA Specifications-Passenger Car 25

CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

KEY SHEET

EXTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

vpoundRTICAL

ERO liNe

ACTUAL FRONT WIDTH OF OASH~ LZ) ~

~ y~ ~ I Hl01 ~- - j ~--t-

i ---101114 plusmnL30middot H138 I

j t~ i -- _ r-7il-r ~HL2 Jj~(~-- ~---LIZ7-- H 106 CLUOpoundO RAMP HI07

AGLpoundl Ll04J LIO LIOS

I -- L 103 ~--------

LENGTH amp HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE

INTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

WIDTH gtlt50 H51

FRONT COMPT qEAR COMPT

-- H~6 -=~-- ~~Tmiddot~ )~_L~8~A__ I

THIRD SEAT

- L204 -t

Form RaY 3-67

AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 26 Poge 26

CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET

DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS

oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround

eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull

11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out

SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured

Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS

EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF

DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn

L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard

eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front

_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr

LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf

123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~

_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension

130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface

EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the

ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole

centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle

enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol

mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel

H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t

~t front of rear wnee openIng

middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord

GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an

ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS

104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis

106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes

11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes

Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie

HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson

fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal

L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal

H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~

L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol

ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS

H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~

REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen

Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon

from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~

L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of

pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg

H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering

L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat

~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon

~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon

-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side

Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when

r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo

comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~

-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn

est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt

grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi

STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L

lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n

1 at HIP ROeM

c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f

plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third

-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure

H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical

STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The

hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne

L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne

W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level

W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~

H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine

H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen

V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised

W4 L20J H20 I 1728

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MA I( E 0 F CAR _-=P-==o~nt~middotac===--___MO DEL YEA R 196 9

CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS See Pages 25 26 for SAE DimensIon DefinitIons

(All dimensions in inches vniess otherwise rndicated)

All dimensions to gfound ore fo compaatie purposes only Dimensions Ore to be snown for

4-Dr Sedan 2-Dr HT 4-Dr HT ConveMible and Station Wagon

SAE FIREBIRD ReiMODel No 22337 22367I I I

WIDTH TraCk - Front I WI01 60 7 Qck - Rear I W102 60 Maxmvm overall cOr width I W103 73 q Sody idth at No2 pillar bull W117

LENGTH

lody 0 to front of dosh I L 30 II 05 Nhlbose bull L 101 II 1081 Jverall car length I Ll03 I 1911 ClverMong - front I L 104 407 Overhang - rear i LlOS I 423 Body upper stru ctu r Ingth i L 123 900 f 899 Body 0 lin to ltf of ror wheel 1 L 127 90 0 Body 0 ne to ws cowl pOlnt I L 130 95

HEIGHT

Passenger Distribution (front amp rear) I ~ 2-3 TrunkCoroo load (lb$L ij 0 Oerol i neight HIDI 496 495 Cowl heignt H1l4 i 3C3 Deck height H138 358 341 ROCker

To ground 66 65Hl12panel shyfront From front wneel ltf 331 Rocker 53ITo ground 52

Hlllponel shyreor I From ror wheel ltf 200 Wind$hield slope angle H122 524

GROUND CLEARANCE Bumpe to ground - front Hl02 167 1 h ~

Bumoer to Clround - rear HI04 139 13 7 Anght of approoch fi 106 234 232 Angle of departure Hl07 236 235 Ramp breakover angl H147 66 64 Min running clearance (Specify) bull H156

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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPge 2 Page 2

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUE~-1-68 ~EVISED(~)

CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS See Poges 25 26 for SAE Dimension Definition

(All dimensons in inches unless otherwise indicated)

MODEL I~q---22-3-3-7-----_-_FireTIird-_----2-2-3-6-7=-----shy

FRONT COMPARTMENT Effecllve heod room H61 371 I 375 ~ax eif leq room - accel erator L34 425 H POint to rleel pomt H30 77 H Point travel L17 II 40 Shou Ider room W 3 565 rhp rOom W 5 563 ~pper boay opening to ground H50 450 J 452

REAR COMP ARTMENT H Point C-llJple distance L5D [I 274 EffectIve head room i H63 367 1 368 Min eife=tlve leg rOom I LSI I 295

I H31 94 Min knee room I L48 10 Reor Comportment room ~ L 3 i 223 Shoulder room I W 4 536 473 ~IP room i W 6 546 I 47 5 Upper body ooer 1 g 10 ground I H51

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT Jsable luggage coaacity v

H195

PositIon of spore tire 5toroge

Method of holding lid open

STATION WAGON - THIRD SEAT Shoulder Room W8S Not -(J-f-fPTPn Hip room W86

Effecti ve leg room ~86 Effective head rOoM 86 Seotmiddotfocing jirection

STATION WAGON CARGO SPACE Cago length at floor - front seat

Cargo length ot belt - front seat

Cargo width - Wheelhouse

L204

W201

Opening width at belt I W204

MaXimum cargo height

Rear opening height

Corgo volume index (cu ft)

H201 I

H202middot

V2 114 x 1204 x

Iml H~Ql

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~AKE OF CAR __poNIT~Ac____MODEl YEAR __19_6_9__ DATE ISSUED 9-11-68 REVISED_Ce_)__

POWER TEAMS MODEL (Indicate whtbullbull standad 0 optionol)

AVAILABILITY

ENGINE

TRANSMISSION Ojlpl Comp

t)HP ToqlJ

FIREBIRD 223 CIJ in Carburetor Ratio RPM RPM

STADARD ENGINE

Firebird 250 (6) 1 bbl 901 li5 240 Manual (3-Sp) (a) 4800 2600 Automatic (c)

OPTIONAL ENGINES

AXLE RA TlO (Std lir )

I (Indicat Ale rcnio)

3551 3081 (b) (f) 3231 2561 (b)

Firebird Sr~nt I 250 (6)

250 (6 )

Firebird 350 350 (St

Firebird HO 350 (3 )

I Firebird 400 400 (8)

260 1051 230 El4 bbl 5400 3600I

255 4 bbl 1051 215 ~

2 bbl

4 bbl

4 bbL

38005200

921 355

4600 I 2800 265

325

51001051 1075 330

4800

400 (8) I 4 bbLirebird 400 HO 1075~ 335

I 5000

I I

irebird 400 Ram ir IV I 400 (8) bbl 1075 d 345 ~

5400

(a) 4~Speed manual optional Cb) 3231 with air conditioning

Manual (3-Sp) (a)

Turbo Hydra-I-atic

1anual (3-Sp) (al

3551 (d)

3231 2781 3551 (d)

3231 3081 (b) Automatic (c) 2561 2931 (e)

380 I 1anual (3-Sp) (al 3551 (gl I3200 Turbo Hydra-Matic 3551 (gl

Manual (3-Sp) (al 13 36 1 3551 (b)430

Turbo Hydra-Matic 3081 3231 (e)3300

430

3400 Manual (3-Sp) (al Turbo Hydra-Matic

3361 13081

3551 3551

(b) (e)

430 ~ 3700

1anual (4-Sp l Turbo Hydra-Matic

I 13 bull 90 113901

(d) (d)

(c) 2-Speed automatic or 3-Speed Turbo Hydra-Matic optional (d) Air conditioning not available (e) 2781 with air conditioning if 3081 not available witn 4-Speed manual op~ion

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR ---P--=onti=a=-c=____MODEt YEAR 1969__ DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED_(middot_)__

II I IMODEl==========~ilbF=I=RE==B=I=RD==~==F=~=~=R=i=~=RD==~I6==F=I=RE=3=~=~=RD==~I==F=I=~====~=RD~====F=I=~=0=~=I=RD=== ENGINE - GENERAL

Typtl 10 cyis valve orr L~ne 0 uverheadCam u V 8 Ln-heaa 3lnjU X 3gt2gt j~gtU j40 4 bull LUU j 1 q

Bore and stroke (nomnal) I 38774 3535 38774 X 3754 41224 X 375 Pson displacement cu bull n i 250 350 400 Bore spacIng (~ to 1) 44 462 No sy~tem I L Bank i 1-2-3-4-5-6 (In-Line) 1-3-5-7 frOn 0 rearl[ R Bank --shy 2-4-6-8

F ~lfr order 1-5-3-6-2-4 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 Comores rOTlO (nominal) 901 1051 921 1051 I 10751 Cylinder Head Mateflcl Allov Cast Iron CylInder Block Moteflal Allov Cast Iron CI SleeveHetdrynone None Number of 1 F ranI 2 entg ponts I Rear 1 EngIne Instolatlon angle i 3deg 35i

T axab Ie Dia 2 xNo Cyl 360 480horsepower 25 543 Publshng max bhp

I 175 230 (f) 265 325 330 480

eng RPM 4800 5400 4600 5100 Publishing max torque 240 260 (f) 355 380 430 330 (I b it RPM) 2600 3600 2800 3200 Recommended fuel regular - premium Regular Premium Premium

6 4

o

o

ENGINE - PISTONS MOI ol Aluminum Allov

Cam Ground Slipper Type - Tin Plateduecon and fnlsh

Negh plSon only oz 22070-22250 (b)19740 - 19920 I 21010 - 21190 Top iand 017 - 021 (d)024 - 029

Clearance 0025-0031(a ) (c)

No I n9 3427 - 3437 No2 tlnQ 3427 - 3437 No3 png

I Top 0022 - 0028 (a)Sklr

[Bottom(Imlts) 0017 - 0033 0020-0036 (e )

3667-3677 Ring groove 3667-3677 depth 3670-36803446 - 3456

No lt1 fln9 None

bull Max bhp (broke horsepower) and max torque corrlcred to 60 F and 2992 n Hg armosphc pressure

(a) Pistons selected for clearance at 1110 below top of piston (b) 1800 - 1820 on Ram Air IV Engine option (c) 0055 - 0061 on Ram Air IV Engine option (d) 033 - 042 on Ram Air IV Engine option (e) 004 - 0057 on Ram Air IV Engine option (f) Std (man trans engine) - Turbo Hydra-matic trans engine is rated

215 BHP 5200 RPM torque 255 lb ft 3800

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car ~ge 5 POle

MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n_t_ia_c___MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-l1-6~EVISED_(middot_)__

FIREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD 250 euin Engines 350 cuin Engines 400 cuin Engines

MODel

ENGINE- RINGS Compress~onINa 1 01 or Come

FunctIon CompressionNo2 oil or comp (top to

No3 oil or camp Oiloottom)

No4 oil or compo I None Cast Iron Reverse Twist witn shyDe Ic ption bull

Compres materi 01 coating (a) (b) (c) IMoly Channel - 1 BarrelI Ision etc Face 2 Taper FaceI

No 1 0778 No 2 bull U 1 )Width I 0778 019

Multi-Piece (2 Ra~ls amp I Expander) IGap 015

IDescriPtion bull Rails Steel with Chrome Plated o Dmaterial coating

I

ell i ete ~ Expander Stainless Steel lso

Gap II Q3S i In O~l R~ng AssemDly

Width

Eponder s

ENGINE - PISTON PINS

Type

otero 01 i SAE 5015 SAE 1016 Length 300 325 Diameter I 9272 9802

Locked in rod n I

pI sfon flootng etc i Locked in Rod I

Bush lin rod or P ston I None ng Motenoi I None

_

Itn DIS ton II bull 0003 - 0005 shy

0 DDS UUU-Clearance

ENGINE - CONNECTING RODS

Itn rod n-pltlt t+ Direton amp amount offset In pIston I i() Ricrht - 063

SAE 1037 1038Materlt al I Anna SteelI () 1141

Height (Oz) 31723 9 Length (center to cented i 66255 70

l Moraine Mateol amp Type Moraine 100-A (d) (e) (f) 400-A (d)-shyOverall lengthBearing 88837middotc

0005 - 0025 I UOU) - 0020 hClearance (timi ts) 0007 - 0027 Tq)-- End ploy 006 - 011 (Total for Two) (~ )0085 - 0135

(a) 250 1 bbl Eng~ne 1 - Barrel Face Moly Channel 12 - Taper Face Tin Plated

(b) 250 4 bbl Engine 1 - Barrel Face Moly Channel 12 - Taper Face Moly Channel

(c) 350 2 bbl Engine 1 - Barrel Face Moly Channel 12 - Taper Face Tin Plated

(d) Steel backed removable precision (e) Moraine 400-A on 4 bbl 250 cu in engines (f) Moraine 400-A on 4 bbl 350 cu in engines (g) 0007 - 0028 on 4 bbl 250 cu in engines (h) 0015 - 0031 with Ram Air IV option (i) 016 - 021 with Ram Air rv option

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

M A K E 0 F CA R _p_o_n_t_i_a_c___ MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-1l-62gtREVISED(e)

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD 250 euin Engines 350 euin Engines 400 euin EnginesMODEL

ENGINE - CRANKSHAFT A e ~i Nodular Iron (d)

--------~--~-------------------~-~-=~~~~~---------------

Rubber Floated Weight Ec thrus f r en by b~orng No1 j 7 ---4~-----------------

Ilnshe r play 002 - 006 0035 - 0085 ~-------------~-------

M1tal amp type Durex 100-A Steel Backed Removable Precision (b) 0003 ----0019 0002 - 0017 (c)1 C Co rOrlCCINo1 230 x 80 ------t-----~-- 300 x 94i

INo2 I 230 80 300 x 94 1 JOUfnaJ

iNa3 i 230 x 80 300 x 94 jlO and i bearng

I No ~ i 2 30 x

-80---__---1_______3_=_O-O--x----l=___1-3=-______

ern II r~_I~_5__~~2~-~~~0-x-~8~0--------+_-----------~3~~0~0~~x~~1~~5~9________ i 9th I ~la 6 2 3 OX 80 _____--=None--_______________

INa 230xlOl None IQI amp emf cyL oHse-r 1 None

Cronkorn IOut1t dlamefer 200 225

ENGINE - CAMSHAFT Overhead Between Cylinder BanksL~cat ii

I

Mateftol Hardened Alloy Cast IronI ~1 f e r ~ Aluminum ~lloy High Lead Babbit on Steel

3eor--gs 5L--Lbull r-~ 7 ChalnBelt (a)--~ 52

C~onkshoft ~~or Or 11 Hardened Cast Iron Hardened Sintered Iron

5crocket materai j fie Of

CmsnotT qeor or JrlVe Hardened Cast Iron Aluminum Alloy with Nylon Covered Teet shysorocket ~aterloj

~~ Teeth 60~~nksiTmng IWdth I 1031 - ~J4 88 c(Morse) - 100 (Link Belt)chon IPtch II 500 375

ENGINE - VALVE SYSTEM HYdroulc Ifters (Std opt NAj Standard (e) Va lye rolotor type

I(mtoke hausl)

Rocker otll

I

None 151 (f ~

deg 0

Op atn9 Inloketapp

Iearance I nd cot hot ExhouI 0 cold)

M-400 in lower half of No I 2 3 amp 4 locations of 4 bbl 350 cu in and 400 cu in engines

(a) Neoprene with fiberglass cord reinforcement (b) M-400 in all locations of option 6 cyl 4 bbl engine and all but 5

location of 400 cu in Ram Air IV engine (c) 0012 - 0028 on Ram Air IV engine option (d) Arma Steel on Ram Air IV engine option (e) Manual lash limited travel hydraulic lifters standard on Ram Air IV

engine

AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 7 P 09 7

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEa- 11- 6 8 ~EVISED (e)--- shyFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT

MODEL Cyl I-Bbl ) (6 Cy1 4-Bb1 ) - -

ENGINE shy VALVE SYSTEM (cont) Auto Man I Opm S (0 B Tel 14 14 22

Tmlng I nlul ~-~-- - shy

50 -shy --Sa-Closes (-ABCl 46

(bos d on Durafion deg 240 244 260 lop of

Opens (BBCl 46 52 60 rontp

IExhausl

12pont S I Closes IA TO 14 20 240 244 26~

-Dural)n deg

Ivolve oP~velop 28 26 U Ii -

~~- liGM-8440 WALumIreatment on face amp F 1 bull Chrome lL bull --seem O all length 4810 I 49Q2

-

IAclual 0011 h ad de 1 923 1917

IAngl 01 sal amp foc Seat - 45 9 t-fgce - 44deg i Not Used

~ ~ ~t In Ser1 rnnfilfrJCll

rs dla~ -- - shy3419 - 2412

151 m 10 g~ I d cleaonc DOlfi ----- -shy

- -- 0Q3 3-43tL ff ( ro lash) 400 + 011 bull -g + 011 _---

InIal 10ul Valve closd 946 16298 624 16298 speng (lb in) 1006 684 press amp Val open 165b

12298 LLbL

11918 gh (lb n) 1756 1282

j Inneet Vole clo d 305 15898--shyIsClring (lb in) 36 5

pr amp 594 -

Volve opn I ngth (lb in) --shy 654 11518

~ Motenal 21-2 StwA1um Treat on Face amp Flash Chrome Pl Stem i 001 I ngth 4799 4891

I Actuol oeroll head dia 1 603 - 1597 i A91 01 Sear amp foee Seuroat - 45deg Face - 44deg Seat ser mafol NQt Used I S m diameter 3414 - 3407 i Stem 10 guide clearance 0021 - 0038 I Li ft (cO ura 10 sh) 400 + 011 438 + 011

Exhaust 946 624 Outr Veale closed 16298 16298 spring (I~in) 1006 684 press amp Vale opn 1656 1162 9th bullbull in) 1756 12298 1282

11918 ~

Inner Vole closed 305 15898 spring Olain) ----shy 365 press amp Vale open 594 lenglh (lb I in) --shy 654 11598

ENGINE - LUBRICAnON SYSTEM MOin bearinJs Pressure

Type of Connecting rods Pressure

lubrica Pi Slon pns Snlash lion (splash

Comshaft beans Pressnr ptbullbull sur Tappets Prssnreuro noule) Timing gear 0 chain ~jgtlr - Nnr Tlhr rhn

Cylinde wails i Mptprd Jpt (Continued)

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Poe 7aPoe 7 ~

MAKE OF CAR -ntiac MODEL YEAR-=-__ DATE rSSu ED 9-~-68 REVISED_(middot_l__

FIREBIRD 350

MODEl-=~-=========~==-=========-=__=====-==~=-__=-~__=F=-==__========

ENGIN E - VALVE SYSTEM (cont)

IOp ns (BTC) 22 TimIng (based on I tap of ramp points)

Iintoke IClos s (vABC) Ii i Durationmiddot d 1

Opens (BSC)

IEhO C loses (v A TCl

57

Durorion bull d_

269

72

25

277 ________________~4~70______________~1____~~______~____~~_________IVai opennl orloe I

GM-8440 -litn Aluminum Treatrnent on Face amp Flash Chrome Plated StemMOfftrtol

5093

Acluol 0 011 head dia 2113 - 2107

Angle of s ot 8 face

Seat Insert materia

ISfem diameter

~ot ~sed

JU9 - 3412

)016 - J033iSlem to guide coronce

L ft C zero lashl 1 376 ~ 011 4-1 = all Intake

IOurer iVolv clos d 596 79 ~ 15823 ~ 1 591656 I 9a

I (lb inl I~sprn9

press amp 1223IValve open ~ 120631325length (Ib~ in) I I 31 7Inne IValv clos ed ~ 1 5423

spring II 377 (lb ~ n)

pr ss amp Vole 0 en 888

~88 ~ 11663I(lbbull n~

19272 ~ 117720672

42 ~ 1 52148

3586 10586 ~ 1107

HO Jlplusmn

78 88 1591

191 6 ~ 11812056

42 sect 1 52148

9533 10533 e 1Ul

5015 5082

1663 - ~o57 1773 - 1767i Actual o oil h ed dio

Angle oi seat amp face I

Seat nsert mOleal lot used

I Stem diamele 3414 - 3-107

IStem to guide clearance 0021 - 0038

Lift ( zero tosh) II 412 0 Ll 413 011 Exheu sr V01 dosed 79Ouler 596

1 591~ 1 5823 aa(Ibr in) 656s pr in I press amp 19244Valve opn 1287 e 1178e 1 703 206441387I ngth (lb- n)

Valve dosed 42Inner I 317 1521 15423 48 377(lb n) spring

press amp Vole ope 944 9573~ 11303 Ii 1108 1044 10573Inglh (lb inl Ii I

I

ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM middotM bon eOffgs II

Type of ConneCTng rods il lubri co pton pns tion

(splash Comshaft bearings I

Tappets I presSure

noul l Timng gear or chain

Cylindr wails

Pressure

Pressure

Splash

Pressure

Pressure

1etered Jet

Metered Jet

(Conhnued)

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Poge 7 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Poge 7 b

MAKE OF CAR __P_on_t_J_~_ac---___MODEL YEAR 19-69- DATE ISSUErr-ll - 6 8 REVISED (a)

FIREBIRD 400 HOPIREBIRD 400MODEL i

ENGINE - VALVE SYSTEM I(ont) Manual Turbo H-M LJ312310pens (8TC) -I - 77 ---- r---- shy

Timing 70j Intake ICloses (ABC) 70 (bosed on i 2BB 273IDuration - deg 273 top of 90 7BOpen s (n 8B Cl 78 ramp I

32Exhaust IClo ses ( A TCl 3131pOlnf $)

302 2B9i IDurationmiddot d eg 2B9 63 12 54 1254 12jYalve ooening overlop

IMotei 121 GM-8440 wA1um Treaton Face amp Flash Chrome Pl Stern IOveail length 5093 IActual oeoll head dia

I

I 2113 - 2107 30 12IAngle or seat amp face Seat 29 0 Face

i-eat n sef moe oj Not Used Stem di amete 3419 - 3412 iStem to gude clearance I 0016 - 0033 Lift (I~ zeo lash) I 410 011 414 + 011 410 + 011+Intake

7BValve dosed 633Oute I633 1 591 15 61 1 5613(tbo in) 693prong 88 693 press amp 19272 132132Valve open 1177 1151 11513length lb in 20672 142142

I j) 4l JgtValve ltIosedlinne 1 521 1521 1 5213 48 41(lb sect in) 141Iprin lt

1j~b Ipress amp 974Valve open 1107 11 11113i length 107410586(lb I~ inl 074

i Matet 01 i 21-2 Steel wAlumTreat on Face amp Flash Chrome Pl StE

1

61

i Oeroll length

- I Actual overall heod dia

i Angle of saat amp faea

Sat nsarl matarlol I I Stam diamatar

I Stem to guida claaranea

Exhou st I Li It (i zara lash) 411 -+- nll

- I Qutar Valya closad 633 spring (lbin) hq 1 15613 preu amp Valva opan ~325 11483length Ultin) 425

gt

Inner Voiye dosad 35 15213Ispring e(tbin 41

pran amp Vaia apan 979 langth Ubin) 11079

110B3

5082 1773 - 1 767

45deg Seat - 44deg Face Nat Used

3411 - 3407 o( 21 - 0038

413 -+- 011 78 RR 1591

- 19244 117820644

-42 48

1521

9573 10573 1108

413 + 01 633 693

1325 1425

35 41 97middot9

1079

15

15

11

11

4l

Ot

ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM Pressure Main baarings

Typa 01 I Cannacting rods Pressure lubri eamiddot SplashPilton pinstion PressureCamshaft baorings(plalh

PressureTappatspraura nau8) Timing gaar or en ain Metered Je~

Cylindar JII Metered Jet (Continuad)

__~Fa Rav 3-67

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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 7 C Page 7 C

MAKE 0 F CAR --=Pontiac-___Ma DEl YEA R 19 6 9 DATE ISSUEamp-11-68REVISED(el

PIREBIRD RAv1 AIR IV ENGINE OPTION MODEl-====--=====~-================================================= ENGiNE - VALVE SYSTEM IcontI

Open s (0 B Te) II 42I shyLiming

86Clos s Intak (base~ on I 308Durationmiddot d g top at 95Opens (GBBC) rame

Closes ( A TCl 45 ExnaustpontsJ 320Duroton bull dgi

87 Valve openna overlap

GM-8440 wAlum Treatment on Face amp Chrome Plated Stern 01 011 lengtn

[Material

5198 2113 - 2107Actual overall head dia

30deg Seat - 29deg FaceAngle of eat amp Face

Not UsedSeat Insert moterial

3419 - 3412Stem di am ter

0016 0033Stm to guide clearance

Lift (lt0 zero lash) i 520 + 011 Intake

Valve cloed 70Outer 1820(lb~ in) I 80spring press 8 214Vale open I

1300i Ien9tn 228 37

(lb in)

Vale closed Inner 1750 (lb~in) 43Ispring

105Ipress amp Vale open 1230Ien9th (Ibmiddot~ n) 115 21-2 Steel wAlum Treat on Face amp Chrome Platea SternI Materi a I

Overalllen9th 5212 1 773 - 1767 Actual overall head dia~

I Angle of seat amp fac 45deg Seat - 44deg Face Seat nt matal Not Used Stem diameter 3414 - 3407 Stem to guide clearance 0021 - 0038 Lift ((il Xero lash) 520 + 011

E hau st

- Outer Valve clased 70 1820(lbin)spring 80

iL4press amp Valye open length 228 1300(I11in1

~ 37Velec lasedInner 1750(lb i~l 43spring

pres s amp LUgtVale open 1230length (lbin) 115

ENGINE -LUBRICATION SYSTEM Main bearings Pressure

Type of Connecting rods Pressure lubri camiddot Piston pins Solash lion

(pled prebullbullure

Camshaft bearings

Tappets

Pressure Pressure

noulel Toming lIear or chain Metered Jet Cylinder wall Metered Jet

(Continued)

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Pge a

MAKE OF CAR_-P~o)n~lt~i-a~lc------___ MODEL YEAR 969

FIREBIRD FIREBIRDFIREBIRD 350 HOSPRINTMODEL FIREBIRD

ENGINE-LUBRICATION SYSTEMcontj

Normal 011 pressure (ib engine

01 aress sending un (elect or mechl Electric Type 0 i ntake [floating stationary) Stationa Screen Oil filter system If11 flow porr other Full Flow _F__lt~e_r~re~o~lo~c~e~m~e~n_t_ie~l~em~en~I~~co~m~p~i~e~e~)__~__________________________~C~o~m~le~t~e__________-=_________________ CapacIty of C JSe less fl iterr-etl II (q) I 45 5

Single Viscosity Acceptable Anticipated Lowest Temp SAE Number Alternate

at grade recommended (SAE VIScosity Above Freezing (+32u F) 20W lOW - 30 and remoerotre range I

Below Freezing (OoF to +32oF) lOW lOW - 30 Below Zero 5W SW - 20

ENGINE - EXHAUST SYSTEM

Type slngle single h cross-over dual other) Single (a)

Muffl r No amp type reverse flow SfrOlgrt thru separate resonator]

Exhaust pe dltgtshy Branch iO D w a th c k ) IMain

i I

One - Reverse Flow (b)

None ( c I 200 x 060 None 200 x 060 I 225 X (d) I 225 X 070 225 X 06 o

Muffler Outlet Spount (or Spouts) 200 x 060

ENGINE - CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM Type I ventIlates to atmos ISonaord Induction System

InducflOn systemother10ptlonat None Make Ona model II AC Type CV-735C I AC Type CV-6J9C

~

LOCClflon Intake Manifold Push ROd Cover Energy source ltmanliold

Con tro i vacuum carburetor alf Manifold Vacuum Un I SfrfQm orhfrl

I Cantrol method (variable Variable OrificeIofi ce fed odi c

other)

DIscharges (to inlake

manifold corbo Olt Intake Manifold intoke olr cleaner

intake other)

Complele AI r in ie (breather cop s) stem carburetor eJlr cleaner Through Filter in the Carburetor Air C~=aner

olhe r) -

Flame arrestor (screen Check Valve check valve other) I

(a) Dual system standard on HO yn pipe joins dual outlet manifold to single exhaust pipe on Sprint Crossover pipe used on 350

(b) One crossflow muffler with dual inlets and outlets reverse flow resonshyator ahead of muffler in each pipe on dual systems

(c) Sprint yn pipe legs 200 x 060 076 - front section 070 - rear sectioni~ Front section 225 x 070 ~ear section

1t Except 350 HO engine wh~ch ~s 55 to 60 above 2600 RPM Form Rev 3 -6 7

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page 8 a

MAKE OF CAR_--=-~~~___ MODEL YEAR_--19-6-o9----DATE ISSUEr-11- 68REVISED_(e_)__

FlREBIRD

MODEl_==============~=======================4=0=0====~~================ ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM (cont)

0 i pump Iype Sour Gear Normal 01 pressure (lb engne rpm) 55-60 Above 2600 RPM Oil pre sending unt (elect or mech) Electric Type ad ntoke (floatIng stationary) StationarY Screen Oil filler system (full flow parr other) Full Flow odter replacement (element complete) Comolete CopaClly 01 c case less Ii Iterrei II (qt) 5

Single Viscosity Acceptab Anticipated Lowest Temo SAE Number Alternat

01 grode recommended (SAE scosity bullAbove Freezing (+320 F ) 20W (C) lOW - 30and temperoture range)

Below Freezing (ooF to +32oF ) lOW lOW - 30 sw SW - 20

e (d (d

ENGINE - EXHAUST SYSTEM Type Isngle sngle wth crass-over DualQual oth d

Muffler No amp ty pe (reese flow lone - Reverse Crossflow Hi th Dual Inlets amp Outlets ( a)sTralgnt tnru separate resonatod

Exhausl ppe da iO D wai I Ih ele)

Brancn

Mcun Front 200 Not Used

x 060 b Rear 225 x 070 200 x 060 Muffler Outlet S outs

ENGINE - CRANKCASE VENnlAnON SYSTEM

i Make nd madei AC Type CV-679C I Loco Push Rod Cover En rgy sourc (monltold

Conlrol vacuum carburetor oir Manifold Vacuum Unit stream oth r)I

Conlrol meThod (ooble

orifice (xed orllte

olher Variable Orifice

Complet

systtm

Discharges (10 Inlok

monrald carb Olf

Intoke oir cleaner

intok other)

Intake Manifold

Ai r n leI (br alher cop

carburetor Olf cieanef

oth r) Through Filter in Carburetor Air Cleaner

F I om e aeslor (s ereen

check valve other) Check Valve

(a) Reverse flow resonator ahead of muffler in each pipe (b) 225 x 076 with 400 HO and Ram Air IV options (c) 30W with Ram Air IV option (d) 10W-40 with Ram Air IV option

AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPoge I Pog 9

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot

1

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD

MODEL FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400

ENGINE - EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL

I Air distribution eod manfold te ~

Type (Air Injection engine

modi fi eotlons other

Air

In ection Pump

i Type

Relief valve (type) I

Displacement

Dri ve ratio

Orie type

I

I Fdter (describe)

i

I

I

VL ~

~ (if

~9

~ Air

In i ect on

Sy stem

Point of entry

Check valve tv e

Make

i Madel

Carburetor Borrel size

Drive

Neutrol

I ~i idle A F mixture

Aux Adv Systems (Iype) II i Make I 411

Iod e l I I _lty Star (rpm) Centfgal Intermed adv If paints~ crank I

1

sect ~

deQbullbull rpm degrees ~ Distributa eng rpm Maxdeg rpmi y

Start (in H glVacuum adv in Infermed crank points

dgmiddot~ in Hgd gr s ~ eng rpm Max d g bull in

i Vacuum Source

Timing Crank degre s - rpm

Cooling Syst m

Exhoust System 7

Page 0 P ge 10AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n_t_i_a_c_--__MODELY~AR 1969 DATE ISSUE8-ll- 68 REVISED ()

II IFlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREB-I-RD-shy

MODEL ================~IF=I=RE==B=I=RD==d==~=P~R7I=NT==~===3=5=0==~~==H==O~==~===4=0=0====== ENGINE _ FUEl SYSTEM See supplemenal ogtge for Deal of i=uel Iee~on

Superenorge ec f ~sed

Induction type Carburetor el Carburetor

lnll~Clon suoercharger

Refill capacIty (US gals) 185Fuel Tonk iFiller locotlon Center Rear

T yp ( lee or mech) MechanicalFuel Locations Riaht Front of Enainel Left Front of Eng~nePump Pres Sure range 4 0 - 55 I 50 - 65

Vacuum booSler (std optional none) None Fuel Type IMn Plastic Fabric in Fuel Tank and Sintered Bronze in F Iter Locations Carbo Inlet (a)

Choke type Automatic I

Intake montiold heat control Exhausterhoust or wafer I

Corbure Slandard Oil Wetted PaperA cleaner il type (c) rOplonal Two Staqe - Wetted Plastic Foam Over Paper EIemenE

neutrollor Idrlve) Automat D 500 500 650 650 1(750 Ram A~rr I I IN D Idle A F nx ---

tor

lldle speed spec iMaruol N 500(6-1 Bbl )1600 (6-4 Bb 1 )18 5 0 (35 0 - 2 Bb 1 H10 0 0 (3gt U amp 4 U U Bbl) )

CARBURETOR SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

IEngine I Corburtors Modei Usage Tronsrn5S0nDispi Make I Model

I Firebird 250 Manual Rochester 7029l65(b

Automatic Rochester 7029166(b ~

No Used Borrel and Type Si le

ll-Bbl 169 1 l-Bbl ~ 169

Firebird Sprint 250 Manual Automatic

I

Firebird 350 350 Manual 1

Firebird HO

Firebird400 amp

400 HO OptJd

Firebird 400 Ram Air IV

(a) Pleated pape

Automatic

350 Manual Turbo H-M

Manual Turbo HM

400

400 Manual Turbo H-M

iRochester I Rochester

iRochester Rochester

Rochester Rochester

Rochester Rochester

Rochester Rochester

I

inshead of Sinttred bronze (b) 7029167 withlmani trans amp At 7029168

7029261 ~7029260

7028071 7029062

bull 7029263 7029268

7029263 7029268

7029273 7029270

in all 1 amp 4

14-Bbl~ P-l38 14-Bbl~ S-225

12-BbL 169 12-Bbl 169

14-Bblr P-l38 14-Bbl 5-225

14-Bb-1shy P-l38 14-Bbl S-225

14-Bbl P-l38 14-Bbl S-225

bbl ca buretors with AT amp A C

(c) Includes provisions for thermbstatic control of carbo inlet ar temp (d) When T-42 Ram Air Option is installedthe MT 7028273 or the 7028270

AMA Specifications-rassenger Car Page J 1

7ype system (pressure pressure vetred (I Pressure Vented crmosoher1c othed I

MAKE o F CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE S5 E 9- 1 1- 6 ~ 1 U D - _ EVI5ED_middot___ -- shy

MODEL

ENGiNE shy COOLING SYSTEM

FIREBIRD

6 Cyl

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRIIT 350

shy

Engines

FIREBIRD FIREB fLO 400

V-B Engines

Radiato cop relief valve pre bullbull ure [I J-4~--li_7L__P~S ____________________ _T

~~rncula Type lenoke byposs) Choke _ ______~_____t----__ hrmo stot I St orr s to open at ( F) _________________l~Q__O_O--_______________

Type Ientfugal othe II Cent-j -FlJga J I GPM 1000 pump rpm il 16 INumberoipumps One I Div I Vbeit otheri V-Bel t

____1g_e_ong type Sealed Ball Bearing Internal

RcdJCHor care type Tube and Centerrcellu~or tube and fin other)

CoolIng 1 With heater (qt 194350 186 (400) system I Without heater (qt) I Heater Standard Equipment cOpacify IOpt equlPmentspeclfy iqt 1 i 123 wAjr Condo 1203 (350) IB7 ( 4001 with ~----~~~~--~~~~-~I~ Ioter lockets full length of cyl (yes no) yes Wottr al oround cylinder (yes flO Yes

R ral Qror

Lower

Number and type

(molded straight)

Ilnslde diameter

Number and type

I(molded straignr)

One Molded

1 50

One Molded IUpperhose

1 50

I I Number and type Hose Not Used(molded stragt)IByposs

oNumbe of bladesamp spacn 4 76o amp 104 (a) (b)

IDiometer I 17 62 19 0 Fan Ratlo fan to crankshaft rev I 951 (lOSl with AC) 1~91112S1 with Ale bull AT 1121 with M

Fan cutout type 1o1iri r1+-h-hQm+-dmiddot-i(~11v Cnntrnl1pl l-~ fa 1( 0 Bearing type ~pp Wa er~ Pumo Fan ~ ~ A ~ C R C E FG F F I

bull Drive General-or middotaternato r IA A B A B n F F F F belt s I Water Pump ~ A A A C R C E F G E F I (indicate Po we Steering B BD G I belt used I Air Conditioning II C C H H by letter) II

Ii

1

bull Drive 3elt DimenSions

Angle of V

A

36deg

B

36deg

C

36deg

D

36deg

E

36deg

F

36deg

G

36deg

H

36deg

I

36deg

J I K

Nominal Length (SAE) 390 51 5 580 276 540 500 520 590 535 Width 38 47 47 38 38 38 47 47 47 (a) 7 blade 18 d~a Power-Flex fan on 6 cyl w~th AC (b) 7 blade 195 dia fan on all V-8 with AC - 5 blade 19 dia Power-Flex

std on 400 V-aexcept std 4 blade fan used with Ram Air Option

AMA Specifications-PasseQe Car P og 1oge r2

DATE iSSUED_3_-l_1_-_-S_ REVSED_(_i___DEL YEAR_----9_MAK E OF CA R--zJ~~--c--FlRE3tD REBIRDIREBIRD

350 cu ~n Eng~~es 400 cu in E~g~nes250 =~ i~ Engines

MODEl

ELEORICAL - SUPPLY SYSTEM Delco i-59 (=) Je1co R-59

12-66 Moke and Model Delco -55 (al

iVoltage RIg amp Torcl Plotes Ii 12-54 12-54

511 - 53 Amp~ 2 SM - 61 AmpHrISAEDesignationampAmpHrRtgI 17 Ml - 44 AmoHr Battery

Unde- ood - 1 H SideLocation il Under Bocd - RB Side

T ermlna I grounded

Make

a~ive

Generator ~M~0~d~e~I_______________________~____-21~1~O~OL7~6~1~(C~)~______~______~~~~~~(d~l__________r-______~1~1~0~O~8~3~2~(~f~)________

Type and rOling 37 Amo (el eel 37 Amp (elor Alternoror IOutput ot eglne idle (n utral) 5-10 Amps

IRoflo Gen To Crs rev 2~-~1 (3021 Wit C)

iMoke Delco Remv

1119515

iTyp Regulati~~ Contac~s in Standard Tvoe

iClOSing volag Cutoue Relay ~ot Required I generotor rpm

Regulator Revfrse curreont Cutoue Relay Not Required110 ap n

Regu VoitoQe

Ilated

Voltage

tei t

condltlon

I -

ElECTRICAl- STARTiNG SYSTEM

Motor RotatIon (drlve Clockwise

lend view)

Mok Jelco RemvI

Stortlnq Modei 107293 1107355

Clutch

Motor

control

Switch (sol noid manuol

Starting

procedure

Solenoid

II Place gearshift leller i1 neutral and depress outch With cold engine cepress I acceleraeor pedal to floor and release With ann engine hold acce1erator pedal I about halfway down turn ignition key clockwise to engage starter release key as

soon as engine starts

middotUse neucral or park with automaeic transmission (No clutch)

Engag ment type Ii Slidine Gear - Overrlnning

IPinion mh s (front r ar) il Front

Motor

Drive INumb r

PinIon

IManual Flywh 101 teeth

IAuto

Flywheel tooth Monuol

fac wldrh Aulo

11

15S

ISS

I

41

41

9

166

166

40

40

la) Delco 11-59 used w~th Ale or HD baetery opeLon (bl With regular fuel eng~ne - Delco 11-59 wLth premium fuel engine or HD battery opt~on

(c) 1100760 (55 amp) with AC (d) 1100700 (55 amp) with AC (e) Diode reotified 3-phase alternating current (f) 1100830 (55 amp) wLth AC

I

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car age 1J Page 13

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUE09- 11 - 6 8REVISED Ie)

FlREBIRD MODel

0 V-8 2-Bbl EngineselECTRICAL - IGNITION SYSTEM 250 L-6 Engines

ad- In

~ronai - Srd Op A I Standard Type Transsforlzed - Std Opt NA i Not Offered

Other ( pec fy) I ---Make I Delco Remy Model 1115414 1115410

Ampgt i Enne sloPoed I 34 I Engne Idling 21

iMake I Delco Remv

IMadel II 1 () A 7 r (rl ) 111 n4 7 4 (~) 1111942 (c) 1111960 (d) ICentfgal Start (rpm) qnn 1000 800 1100 ladv n I

I 15-19 12-16 13-17 12-16c sh of _nlermecilOUt

jd~grees I ~engjne pOlnfS deg bull L rpm

pm i I 1 cn 750 1950 2000 lIomlnal) lMox deg_ - rpm 1126-~Oi34400 24-2a5100 22-264800 20-244600

D1 strlb v fOr Vocuum IStart (n Hg) 5-7 5-7 6-8 8-10

Ie shaft Iintermedate NoneIdegrees - pants dego in Hg ln Hg bull (nomnal 1M d H

15deg (a 10 5 115 20deg 13-15 20deg 15-1 ax ego n g -IBreaker gap (n) I 016

ICam angle dg 31 - 3~4__________~1~~____~2~8~-~3~2________

7

8reaker orm tension (oz) 19 23 Crankshaft deg bull rpm TDC 5deg BTDC IMark location On Balancer On IMake

9

I I ~ Madel I AC R-44NS r AC R-45S

Spark Thread mml i 14 MMPlug Tghtenng lorqve (lb ft) 15-25 IGap I 033 - 038 IConductor lyoe Distributed Resistance

Cabl~ Insulolian type NeoPrene iSpork plug proteetor HVPalon Boot

ELECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION Locations amp type II (e)

(a) Used on 1 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (b) Used on 4 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (c) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with auto trans (d) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with man trans (e) Wide gap distributor rotor distributed resistance secondary cables

resistor spark plugs (5000 OHMS) engine to dash ground strap and fender skirt to frame ground strap

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page lJ3Page J 3 a

MAKE 0 F CA R ___p_on_t_i_ac______ DEl YEAR--=1969__ DATE ISSUED 9-1-53 REVISED_(____

FREBIRD

MODEL 350 v-a 4-B~1 Sngknes and All 400 v-a EnginesElECTRiCAL - iGNITION SYSTEM

Standard

i ron~Sod - Sd Upt NA

iConv on) - Sd Op NA

Not Offarea

Of h f r s pe c ~ fy )

Delco Remv

1115410 C )

34 I Ams

IEnglne Idlng 21

IModJ lllHlIcl 111l96Sldl 1 nU966 tel

(f)Timing

Pulley Hub

All 00 Engkoes)Spak ThOd 1m) 14mm ----------- shy

28 - 3l

90 8TDC

Crankshaft

AC

lC R-4SS (AC R-44S on

Plug Tgh---n-9--o-r-q-u-e~(~lb-~h-~I------t-----------------------------1~5~-~2-5---------------------

IGap 033 - 038

Ccnducar yp~e~____________-_______________________~D~i~s~t~r~i~b~u~ted Resistance I n ~u IQ ton Yo __ _______Npoundp--r--ene-_--_---=_------------------Coble SPOllo DIUt Ph)f ft Halon BootI

ElECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION

See Page 13

(al Used en -i-Bbl 400 ell in v-a englnes with Turbo Hydra-Matic (b) Used on 4-Bbl 400 cu in -9 engine$ 1 th Manual1ransmtssion (el Used on ~-abl 400 IU in Ram Air IV anglnes Manual and Automatic Transmissions (dl Used on J-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Turbo Hydra-Ma tic (el Usna on 4-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Manual 7r1nsmiss ion (f) 15deg aTDC Ram Air IV engine~n

--------

---

AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 14

MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n-t-~-middota_c___MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErY-1l- 68 REVISED~_)___ _

FIREBIRD I FIREBID I FIREBIRD I FIRI4BOCI f

MODel FIREBTRD S~RINT ~~ 3 5 o_l~~ H0

ElECTRICAl-INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT

-

shy

a rC1

Speed- i Type Mechani-al ometer I Tnp odomete (yesno) No~--- -

- Charge dcao - ype Telltale Lamp-TemperoTure indicator - fype I Telltale Lamp -ad pressure indlcoTor I Telltale LamQtype -~ ---Fuel ndcatar - ype i Electric Gags

I Optional instrument cluster with temperatureOthe

[ rli 1 gtrpccnp rp11 1 ltgt reDl rl~Fd [l tr gages Rlus tad Wind IType - Standard Two-Speed Electricshield - pe-r Ttee - degetional None Wndmiddot I Standara ~E=leQtr~~c~__~P~um~~nt~~al w~t~ W~per Mot6~I Type - __shield Nosher Type - Op bullbull onol None

IType Solenoid I i Num ber used 1 Std (a)IAme draw (each) 43 to 59 125 v

Horn

D__RI_V_E_U_N_I_TS__-_C_l_UT_C_H__IM_a_nua_I_T_ro_n_~_i_ss_io_n_i_6~_-C~y_l~__E~n~g~i~n~e~s~____1 V-8 Engines

Make amp ty pe il Own-Dry Type presure olate sprlnos 1 Disc Spring Toto I 5 of n9 _Qad(Ib)____-il-il_______________~2~0=5~O-i(bJ-_- ~ - - _-=-_~-_-_-~~-_-~ No of cutch driven discs ~I One

I~M-O-te--o_I------_+------__- __--_--~w~o~v~e~n~M~o~l~d~e~d~_A_s~b__e_s_tps ____ _ IOutsde amp nscle_~-lO 0 X 6~ c J9~_~_~ sect 5

Clutch I TOIOI elloolso bull nI 8293 (c) 8556-=--_---_-i-__~---L-J--lJ-J___________I___-_ faCIng jThckness I 135 (c) 140

iEng0lmnl cushon 1 Ing method it Driven Plate Waved Spoke Springsi

Release IType amp method bearl ng of lubncoton Ball Thrust - Prepacked amp Sealed Torsona Methods sprIngs

damping frlcton mateol Coil Sprin s and Metal to Metal Friction

(a) Second horn optional (b) 2350 pressure on Firebird Sprint and Firebird 400 (c) Firebird Sprint uses 104 x 65 driven plate with 8056 effective

area and 140 facing thickness

FomRe 3

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page is

Pontiac 1969MAKE OF CAR MODel YEAR DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot)

--------------~---

MODEL FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD

SPRINT 350 FIREBIRD

HO FIREBIRD

400

DRIVE UNITS - TRANSMISSIONS Manu I 3-speed (std ar opt)

AvtomoTIC

DRIVE UNITS - MANUAl TRANS

--- 3-SPEED 4-SPEED

Number or forward speeds 350 V-8(b) All V-8(c)6 Cyl (a) 6-Cyl All V-8(d) 24212851 2541 2851n first 2521 1611 20211681 1501T i In secono 1881

ronsml s~ 51Qn OfIQS i In third 1 00 11 00 1 1001 1351 1461

In fourth 1001 1001 j In rev~rse 2951 2331 28512631 2591

Synclronous mesnlng S pee dy geor s All Forward

SIlIft iever location (a) (b) Floor Shift I

I Cooeelly (at) 35 28 35 35 IIType recommended TYEe A - Extreme Pressure

Lucri nr SA E VI smiddot1 Summer I I coS Ity I Win number Extreme cold

80 or 90 80 or 90 80 or 90

DRIVEmiddot UNITS - MANUAL TRANS WOVERDRIVE For onSMISSlon data see manual transmission section)

Type pianetory or other Not Offered ManucH iockoU1 yes nol

Downsndr acceiertuor confrol (yes no)

Minmvm cT-tn speed

Geor ottO

IC ()(O dODOClty pI ver rive oniy

Seperete Ii Iler (yes no) I I Type recommended

Lub con t i SummerjSAEis WintI~OSitY

number Extreme cold

(a) Column shift standard - floor shift optional (standard on Firebird Sprint (b) Available with standard column shift only (c) Standard on 400 cu in V-8 includes floor shift - optional on 350 cu ir

V-8 (d) Special order close ratio transmission (2201 1641 1281 1001

and 2271 R) standard and only available with 391 and 4331 rear axle ratio on Firebird 350 HO and Firebird 400

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car PoglII 16

ISSU ED_3_-_~l_-_a_REVISEO_(middot_1__MAKE 0 F CAR __pon~tlac----___MO 0 EL YfAR_9_6_9__0 ATE

FIREBIRD PIREBIRD SPRT FIREaIlW 350IFREBIRD -10

FlREBIRO 350 2-BBL i FlREBlRO ~OOMODEL FREBIRO 350

DRIVE UNITS- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Tod nOm

Torque Conver~erType describe

Selecto locolon Steering Column (a)

List 9or rattos Selecto Pobullbulln ond indicot which abullbull used in

II I J R1- 1 75

Jshy LipCJ -6 rT6Gl-shy1 )0

1

R 1 92

)j

- shy0 S

252 252 152 1 52 1 00

L 252 (c j

20$ ~l D

248 148 100

S 248 1 48

L 24S(dl

och slec to pos ilion

-1 ~n ~k-q ~ f-~ l_hl -6 4-8bl V-8 2-Bb1shy hSO 2-8b 1shy 350 ~-3bl 1400 4-ltlbl

Mo ushft s oeed -dri a ranse I ~) ao I 7J i(eI40(fI61 (eI6] (f)70 (eISO (fI851(eI45 (f)7~(e)41 (f)721(e)43 (7

Mea ~ieldown speed-drive ronge (J) 75 68 lig)62(h)3 (g) 65 (h) 60 (g) 80 (hi 47(g) 72 (h) 2~(g) 66 (hi 21(gl 74 (1 J 6

INumb r of 1 menfS I Three

Toque Mox roo at s loll i 281 I 25 1 251 201 2 0 1 I 231 I 23 ~

conetor Type 01 coolin9 (oi I quid) Ii Water

INomnol diomefr I 11~75 1251

LubriconCopocy-ef11 (pt) 15 (aporolC) 16 (ApprolC) 19 (Approx)

i Type commendd GM Dexron Automatic ~ransmission Fluid

Speclol transmtsston Shift lever must be lfted over stop to enter tpark J Reverse I and Low (S gtn 400) paSl t1ons Eng~ne starting on Neutral and ark positions orovided for ifeolures

ORNE UNITS - PROPEllER SHAFT Numb sed I vne

IType (stroigI tube tub-intub Straight lClbe inferno I ernal dompr ele) I

OUl

diom

Ingh

Ii Monuol 3middotspd trons II

I II I

IMa~uol 4-sped Iron s

2 75 x

275 x

4995 x 065

4996 065x

_011

thicleshy

ness Overdrive transmIssion I

Automotrc fran sml ssion I 275 x 4996 lC 065

Not Available

275 lC 4930 x 065

Cnte 10 centr of unlvesal IOlnu 0 10 cntIne of reor oachmen (Conlinued)

(a) Floor with optional console (b) Total torque multiplication in 1st gear is 4931 with 6 cyl 441 with V-8 engine (c) Total ~orque multiplication ln 1st gear is 6301 middot lth 6 cyl 5041 with V-8 engine (d) Total torque multiplication 1n 1st gear is 5701 (e) 1-2 Upshift bull (f) 2-3 UpShift ~ (g) 3-2 Kickdown (h) 3-1 Kickdown (i) Rally shifter available with console option provides manual speed shift stops to locate second and third gear

pOSitions when the lever is deflected to the righ~ hand path (j) Based on non-Ale car with standard axle for the engine indicated

Page 7 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car P age 17

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 ----------------~d----

FlREBIRD FlREBIRD I FlREBIRD FlREBIRD IMODEl================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD==k==S=P=R=INT==~=====35=0==~====H==O===~==4=0=0======

DRIV EUNITS - PROPELLER SHAFT cont)

IType lplalnInter- Not Usedanh-fcton)mediate

Ilubrication (filtlngbearing Not UsedIprepack)

iType Splined SI ip INumber 01 teeth 27Yoke

15 0 00 1175

IMoke and Mig No Saginaw - Size 44 (Regular) INumber used

Universal

lOIn ts

IType (boll and trunnioncroSSI

Rear ottach(umiddotboltclompec) II

Bearing I Type ipiclin

onllmiddotfriction)

Ilubric (fittng

prepack) II

Cross U-Bo1t

Anti-Friction

Prepacked De token through torque tube

Or arms sprIngs) Sprinas Torque token through (torque tube

or orms i sprIngs) Springs

DRIVE UNITS - AXlE Type (front reorl Rear

Semi-Floating HypoidDescplon

limited Slip differentol ype Spring Loaded Clutch (Opt )

150Drive Pinion Offset

2No of differential pinions

Pinion odlustment (shim otheri Sh~m

Pinion beoflng adj (shim other) Collapsible Spacer Wheel bearing type Single Row Ball Bearinq

CapaCIty (pt) 3 Type recommended A-9 Hy-goid (a)

lubricant Summer 80-90~~gti~ Wintercosi ty 80-90

Inumber Extreme cold 80-90

AXlE RATIO TOOTH COMBINATIONS (See page 3 for ax Ie ralia us age)

AI ratio 2411~56127812931~O813231 3361 3551

No of Pinion 17 16 14 14 13 13 11 11 teeth IRing geor 41 41 39 41 40 42 37 39

3901

10 39

~33

9 139

Ring Gear DO 81~5

(a) Special lubricant required with limited slip differential

ge i 3 Poge 18AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODel YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErj-11-68 REVISED(e)

I FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD

MODEL SPRINT 350 HO 400

oRIV EUNITS - WH EELS ~ Tye amp morerlol Disc - Steel

Std I 14 x 6 (a~ 14 x 7 (a) ~m ISlle amp flonge type)

IOpt None ~pe (bolt or stud) Bolt

qohment i Circle dlamerer 475 I Number ond size 5 716 - 20

MODEL

DRIVE UNITS- TIRES

I Size ply rating amp ply E70 shyType (boos radiol elc)

Stondora i Full roted Front

14 F7~

In flo II n ~-__--J+-___-L=t-IJuJJ--JiJUcuLJ--=----~-J=uuuJu-ldJi1lll-____ Pr Reo

Rev Mi Ie 01 SO MPh

F70 - 14 (b)

F70 - 14 Polyglas - 2 Ply carcass with 2 Fiberglass Tread Plys shy4 Ply Rated

BRAKES - PARKING Type of control Foot Lever Application - Hand Pull Release LocOllon of conrol Below~Instrument Panel at Left Operoes on Rear Service Brakes If sepa- Type (inlernal or external) Not =lgtnarat9 rote from Drum diameter lll~ cOTa ~Q

Srv ce

Drakos Lining size (length )( wdTh ~ thickness) Not Separate

(a) On four road ~wrreelsmiddot- std Space Saver Spare tire is on 14 x 5 rim wheel (b) 2 Ply - 4 Ply rated Std spare tire size is 735 - 14 - space saver

type Size increases to 775-14 for v-a cars with AC and v-a convertiblE without AC

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Page 9 Page J9AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR_-=-Po~n~ti 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6 8REVISED (e)a~c__MODEl YEAR

FIREBIRD I FIREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD MODEl ________________~~F_I_RE~B_I~RD~~_SP_RI __~____ __~____ ____~____~4~0~0____N_T 3_5_0 H_O

BRAKES - SERVICE Type (drum) or (disc amp no of coistons Drum - Std Front Disc-Sinqle Opt La)

Self adustng (std opt NA) Standard

Special [ Type proportion delay - Metering Type - DelayValving r metering other

Power broke make amp I Std ---Iype (remote int elc)1 Opt Delco Moraine Inteqral Tvpe Vacuum Suspended (b)

Effective area (Sq in) 1494 1036 Grass lining area (sq inl U 1555 1106 Swecol area (so in) 2692 3509 Front 10 Reor Effectiveness Relationship 626 626

Diameter I Front 95 -shy(nominal) I Rear 95

Drum Type and

Cast Alloy Iron (c)material -shyOuter working diameter -shy 1094 Inner working diameter -shy 688

ROlor 100WorkinCl width -shyI Moteriol amp type (ventedsolid -shy Cast Alloy Iron - Vente d

Wheel cyt Front 1125 29375 inder bore Reor 875

Moster Bore 1 00 1125

Cyli der di splocemenl Fronl 59 69 di stribulion I Rear 41 31

Pedol orc ralio 621 (d) 351 (d)

Line pressure at 100 lb pedal load 700 800 Shoe I Front (e) None Clearance I Rear (e)

Bonded or ri eted Riveted Material Molded Asbestos

Size Prim or 76 X 25 X 196 540 X 1 93 X 41 outmiddot

Front (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 25 X 265 ~S40 X 1~u X 44

I 1) thickness orinmiddot board - shy

Broke Segments per shoe OneI

ining Material Molded Asbestos

Size Prim or 76 X 20 X 196out-

Rear (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 20 X 265

thickness) or inshyboard

Segments per shoe One

Excludes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Includes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Total swept area for four brakes (Widest lining contoct width for each brake x its contact circumference) (a) Included with power brake option (b) Included with front disc brake option (c) Front Finned 1 pc casting Rear Finned composite ~d) Ratio at 05 in push rod travel e) Tighten drum brakes to heavy drag then back off 26 notches

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MAKE OF CAR__o_n_t_~_a_c____MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSU -11-68 REV

MODEL

STEERING -Manual (sId opt NA) i Standard Power iSId opt NA) i Ootional Adjuslab Ie Type and

Iilting Wheel Adjusts Vertically - Seven Positionsdescriptionste ring wheel

(tilt swing other) I(std apr NA) I Optional Manual 1475 X 1525

Whee I 0 i ame ter 14) X 1gtgtPower I

Wall to woll (I amp r) I 411OutSioe TurnIng

front Curb to curb (I amp r) I 385diam Ier

Wall to wall (I amp r) iInside 225(feet) reor Curb to curb (I amp r) II 230

IType Recirculating Ball Bearing Make Saginaw

Monua I Gear ~41 (a~IRatos 2621 (b) INo he 1 lurns (stop to stop)

IType (coalol linkoge etc)

Make

Power G ar

I T p

47 (c)

161 1241 Belt rrorn Crankshaft

iNo wheel turns (stop to stop) 2--5- - Lock to Lock i Type Link Paralleloqramr---- ILocation (front or reOr

0

Rear of Wheelsof wheels OTher)Linkage

Drag link (trans or longt) lransStrqRod Connects Tie RodsPitman amp Idler Arms ITi rods (one or two) i Two Inciination at camber (d g) I 8 14 to 914 5deg Camber B tUpper I Ball Jointeartngs I

(type) lLow r String

Ball JointA i

IThru$ I Sprint Load Taken By Lower Ball Joint Wh I Align Caster (deg) 0 to 1 0 Pos (ronge at - Camber (deg) 14 0 Neq to 34 0 Poscurb wtamp preferred) Toe-in (outside Irack inches) liS to 14 Stering spindle amp joinl type Reverse Elliott - Ball Joint

o Iinner bearing 1249tamete Wheel IOuter bearing I 749 Spindle

Thread ize I 34 - 20 Bearing type Taper Roller

(a) 281 with combination of V-8 engine and air conditioning (b) 3111 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning (c) 54 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning

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l 96MAKE OF CAR_p_o_n_t_l_middota_c_----__MODEL YEAR__ _ _9_DATE ISSUEa- 11- 68 REYISED~_ FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD

MODEL================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD~~S=P=R==IN=T==~===3=5=0==~===H==O====d===4=0=0====== (See Supplement page for detools on A SuspensonlSUSPENSION - GENERAL

PrOVISion tor broke dip confrtd

PrOYISIOn tor ace squaf control

SpecIal prOVISions for Jack Locating Provisions on Front and Rear Bumpers_e~o_r~lo~c~k~n~g~__________________~~______________--~~----______~

Shock ILT~y~p~e__________________~________________~~~~K-~~~~____LD~_W~a~y~________________ absorber iMake

Shock Absorbers d

Ironl amp r--------------------il---------------------shyreOr iPiston do

Firm Control in

SUSPENSION - FRONT Type and de5crlotlon

Ball joint independent front suspension with upper and lower control arms mounted on rubber bushings

Type con iMaterla I al1v Steel ISize (cod desgn eght amp 10

Spring 1140 X 360Ibar length dia)

Spng (He (lb per 1) 275 Std 22337 - 320 amp 345 (a) IRate al wheel lib ler n) 73 Std 22331 - 85 ~ 92 a lType link Inkle

Stoblzet Ilromeles) Link lMalerol amp bar dameter AllQ~ Steel 6a1S

SUSPENSION - REAR

Dr and Torque aken through Bear Sprjngs iTlpe Mnlti-Tgt-I-f ~areal amiddot r ltt-~p i-I~ize (Iengrh widtheot deSign

560 X 250lhelghr amp 10 bar ength amp dia 1

Sprong Spring rOle (lb per n) 82 Std 22337 - 79 8999118 amp 122 (a) ~ale or wheel lib per in) 83 Std 22337 - 80 90-TtfO~ 119 amp 123 ~a - Mounting rnsulatlon Iype Rubber Bushings

4 amp 5If lNo 01 leaes leal ~~hQck lelcomp or len s1 Compression

Stabi z r Type (Inklinldessframeless) Not Used MOI ol None

Not UsedT rack bar ty pe

(a) Alternate springs used as required for body styles and optional equipshyment

Form Rev 3-67

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

11 68MAKE OF CAR ~~~_P_o_n_t_i_a_c__--_MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEO- - REVISED_l-_)__

-FlREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400

MO DEl ===========---=~--=--_-=~==b==== ___ ~~__ ~ I

FRAME

Type ond desrq)tlon tSeparote frome

undrzed frome partlolfy ~ unit zed framel Integral Body - Frame Combination with Separate Ladder Type Front Frame Section

BODY - MISCElLANEOUS INFORMATION

Type c nosh (Iocque noml--r~- -- - --- - Acrylic Lacquer______

Hooci conr bolonced iys na) Ii ______-Xes__~ =------------Hooo el5e contol ( rnol enol) ~___ e~t~rIlc~

Vhce Incen No~ ocolon II Left Front Edge of Instrument Panel -+1-+_ Vis ib lej1rgugh -h--middot~~n=d-=s=hi~e==_l=d~___________________ _

I Engne No 10cOIon I Top of Cyl Block on R H Side Near Oil Filler (a)

---~-------------

-------~------

___---1NuCl-L_yen t WindJioCLlw--__________ JNillr1nlJ_yent WindQ~____

IFron I Zi g-Zag fpri n g wi t- h--F-o--aolJm--P=a~d--_____ _ Rear 1- d~I~______tr-_________~Z~lwg~-~Z~ag~~~~p~r~~n~g~ w~~Jo~~t~t~o~nu-~P~a~____________ 3d $eat

_ i_=_ro_n__~__C__on_p_~OI_)___ ~1-R_ea_r__--I___________

ir-~-r_a_nI -+________ZOL~bull Jg--ZioLa5O~g~S-Iltp~ri ng wi tILf-oa~m~P~ad-__________ Seu r =CK type r-iP-ea_r___-H- ingl~_ with -Co-t=-=ton~P-=ad==--______________ Ziljg~-~Zuag~-SltJP~r

Jrd sea

Wjild stlleid glass typ~ I e Single Curved Laminated Safety Platesigie Crved ~ laminated piatel

1de 910SS ype il curved Single Curved Tempered Safety Plate

~emDerea olatel

80Cklg) glos type compound

cvrveci bull tempered plate three Single Curved-TemperedSafety Plate (b) 22367piece 22337BODY STYLE ~~U~

Side ~Iass exposed surface ar a

10326Windshleid gloss eICoosed surface area

lJ~~Ull28b shy 83408192Backlight glass exposed surface areo -- -~-- 29804- 30235shy

---_

Totol gloss expos d surface area

_M_ ~ ~- --

Ign~t~on lock on steer~ng column aISo lOCkS steer~ng gear ana gearsn~r~ tIn Reverse with manual - Park with automatic transmission) key removable in locked position only and opening drivers door operates key in lock buzzer Interior ~ront door locking knobs moved

CalFront of RH cylinder bank on V~8 engines (b) Flexible plastic on convertible

torward to deter theft

Form Rev 3-67

AlVA Spccificatiols-Passe~Ce- Car Page 2J

ISSt ED _9-___-6_B_RV IS D_(e_)___N( 0 F CA( _---Po=ntlmiddotaC=----___MODE L Y 2Alt _1_9_69___ D AT

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD I FIREllIU) FIREBIRD

0 DEL ================F=I=RE=B=I=U)=====S=P=RNT=~=======3=5=O======H==O========4=O=O=====

(Indicate her standard oponal or NA on eoch )CGNVENIENCE EQUIPjVENT I Si~ ~indows Ootional

Power wndows ~~V~e~n~t-=~~~n~d~o~w~sL-____~______~_____________________________________~N~O~~Ve~n~t~W~i~n~d=o~w~s~________________~______________

L Backlight or tolgol Not Offered

Powr seat (specify typ os Power Tilt Seat (Fore and Aft Plus Elevation ~t Rear Edge) on ~H Bucket Seat - Optionalwell as avo lobility)

Radios (speedy type as well a availability)

Optional AM AM-FM A-FM Stereo - All Push Button Type

~ ItOr seot speok fIIr Optional

P~wer QfItenna Rear Mounted - Ootional

Not Offeredltecinng front seat bock (RL Or Doth)

Fronl eol head restroiner (RmiddotL or both) Standard

Clock Optional

Aor conditIone (5peclfy type Optional Reheat Cycle With Bi-Level A~r Distribut~on Systemand ova lobi Ii ty)

Safecruard Speedometer - Optional

tional on Cars With V-S En ine and Automatic ~ransm~ssion Combination

Not OfferedIgon lock lamp

Standard on Mardtop Coupe - Not Offered on ConvertibleDome lamp

Standard

Optional

Underhood lamp Ootional

CQurtesy lamp standard

Moa lamp Not Offered

Auto Irans quod lomp Slandard

3cereo Tape Player

Not Cf=ered

Ava~lable w~th All Radio Installations

~anual Antenna Front Mounted - Included itl Radio

Power Operated Top Optional on Convert~ble

Rear Window Defogger Optional - Not Ava~lable on Convertible

achometer Hood Mounted or Instrument Panel Mounted al

Elec Luggage Compt Lid Release Optional

LAMP HEIGHT AND SPACI~G

Height abov ground to center af bulb Or marker

Distance from CiL of cor to ente of bulb

tteocHomp

Toal

Sdeorncrkr

Headlomp

TOI

H9heu

-L-owes tmiddot

Hghest

Lowest

i Font

Rear

Inside

IOutsIde

Insde

OutSide

i I I I I

II I I

244

24 4

246

246

165

218

n4 281

160

252

Diectlonal Font

Reo

I I Same

250

as Tail Lamo

bull If Single headlamps at used ent here (al Panel mounted type not available at start ~f production - optional clock not available with this tachometer option

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MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-68REVISED_e__

WEIGHTS

MODEL Style No

illf-fIREBIRD SPRINT hardtoo Coupe CQmzertiole

22337 22367

i I1841 143032711 433 1929 1596 3521 i 433

I - _shy

6~7-i73 827 1 113 2 6 7 173 827 11 J

I1I i I II i

FIREBIRD 350 ErdtoE Coupe

i 223371

I i I i I 1962 14393401 I 433 1 567 173I

i -- shy

827 1 LJ gt ~

Convertible 22367 I

2046i 1605-36511433567 173 I i

82 7 i lJj 41

FIREBIRD HO I i bull I I II Hardton Coune 223 19841 14583442 1 433 i 567 173 827 ll

I433 I 567 1173 ffi7 1 l~jConvertible 22367 1 20681 16243692 I

I --~

l ~ I i

i i 1FIREBIRD 400 1_ ---shy20081 146313471 1 433 i 567 1173 827 _J jHardtop Coupe 223371 - i 433 567 117 3 827 ii 11Convertible 22367 1 2092 1629 1 3721 i i -shy- I

I =+II

i I

I -- shy

_

-- shy - shy shy

-- shy-

Ace sores amp EClJipmenl DII a WQhrs ~emcrrK

Automat~ Trans 0 Firebird and -FirebIrd -350 only Turbo Hvdra-Matic 1+ 18 1+ 10 + 28 I All models___

1+ 31 II - shy -- shyPower Steerincr - 2 1+ 29 I - - shy --- shy -Power Brakes DiscFrt l 1+ models+ 26 2 1+ 28 All - shyPower Brakes (DrumFrtl + 9 1+ 1 1+ 10 All except Firebird 4a1

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Air Conditionina 1+108 1+ 4 1+112 i Firebird -- shy - ---- shyAir Conditionina +104 1+ 4 1+108 Firebird j50 Air Conditionincr 1+ 96 1+ 1+ 98 I Firebird

--~

2 400 shyRadio amp Man- Antenna + 6 1+ z + 9 - shy - -shy400 HO Enaine Oot I I 0 Firebird 400 400 EnqOp~ 12 I Firebird~()()--

- ~ ~~--- --shy _

Ram Air IV - 10 shy 2 I -shy - - shy

-----------shy

I -- - shy - shy _ shy -- shy - -shy -- shy- - - - --

I 1 --- shy

I I -- shy - shy -- shy

-- - shy -- shy -I I I I

-middotReference - SAE Aeraspace-Autamalive draWing standards Section E 1_02 (d)_

Page 25 PcgAMA Specifications-Passenger Car 25

CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

KEY SHEET

EXTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

vpoundRTICAL

ERO liNe

ACTUAL FRONT WIDTH OF OASH~ LZ) ~

~ y~ ~ I Hl01 ~- - j ~--t-

i ---101114 plusmnL30middot H138 I

j t~ i -- _ r-7il-r ~HL2 Jj~(~-- ~---LIZ7-- H 106 CLUOpoundO RAMP HI07

AGLpoundl Ll04J LIO LIOS

I -- L 103 ~--------

LENGTH amp HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE

INTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

WIDTH gtlt50 H51

FRONT COMPT qEAR COMPT

-- H~6 -=~-- ~~Tmiddot~ )~_L~8~A__ I

THIRD SEAT

- L204 -t

Form RaY 3-67

AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 26 Poge 26

CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET

DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS

oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround

eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull

11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out

SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured

Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS

EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF

DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn

L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard

eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front

_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr

LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf

123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~

_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension

130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface

EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the

ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole

centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle

enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol

mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel

H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t

~t front of rear wnee openIng

middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord

GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an

ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS

104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis

106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes

11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes

Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie

HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson

fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal

L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal

H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~

L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol

ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS

H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~

REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen

Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon

from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~

L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of

pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg

H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering

L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat

~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon

~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon

-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side

Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when

r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo

comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~

-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn

est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt

grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi

STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L

lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n

1 at HIP ROeM

c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f

plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third

-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure

H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical

STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The

hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne

L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne

W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level

W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~

H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine

H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen

V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised

W4 L20J H20 I 1728

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MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUE~-1-68 ~EVISED(~)

CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS See Poges 25 26 for SAE Dimension Definition

(All dimensons in inches unless otherwise indicated)

MODEL I~q---22-3-3-7-----_-_FireTIird-_----2-2-3-6-7=-----shy

FRONT COMPARTMENT Effecllve heod room H61 371 I 375 ~ax eif leq room - accel erator L34 425 H POint to rleel pomt H30 77 H Point travel L17 II 40 Shou Ider room W 3 565 rhp rOom W 5 563 ~pper boay opening to ground H50 450 J 452

REAR COMP ARTMENT H Point C-llJple distance L5D [I 274 EffectIve head room i H63 367 1 368 Min eife=tlve leg rOom I LSI I 295

I H31 94 Min knee room I L48 10 Reor Comportment room ~ L 3 i 223 Shoulder room I W 4 536 473 ~IP room i W 6 546 I 47 5 Upper body ooer 1 g 10 ground I H51

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT Jsable luggage coaacity v

H195

PositIon of spore tire 5toroge

Method of holding lid open

STATION WAGON - THIRD SEAT Shoulder Room W8S Not -(J-f-fPTPn Hip room W86

Effecti ve leg room ~86 Effective head rOoM 86 Seotmiddotfocing jirection

STATION WAGON CARGO SPACE Cago length at floor - front seat

Cargo length ot belt - front seat

Cargo width - Wheelhouse

L204

W201

Opening width at belt I W204

MaXimum cargo height

Rear opening height

Corgo volume index (cu ft)

H201 I

H202middot

V2 114 x 1204 x

Iml H~Ql

P oge ) AMA -~pecifications-Passen 9 e r Car

~AKE OF CAR __poNIT~Ac____MODEl YEAR __19_6_9__ DATE ISSUED 9-11-68 REVISED_Ce_)__

POWER TEAMS MODEL (Indicate whtbullbull standad 0 optionol)

AVAILABILITY

ENGINE

TRANSMISSION Ojlpl Comp

t)HP ToqlJ

FIREBIRD 223 CIJ in Carburetor Ratio RPM RPM

STADARD ENGINE

Firebird 250 (6) 1 bbl 901 li5 240 Manual (3-Sp) (a) 4800 2600 Automatic (c)

OPTIONAL ENGINES

AXLE RA TlO (Std lir )

I (Indicat Ale rcnio)

3551 3081 (b) (f) 3231 2561 (b)

Firebird Sr~nt I 250 (6)

250 (6 )

Firebird 350 350 (St

Firebird HO 350 (3 )

I Firebird 400 400 (8)

260 1051 230 El4 bbl 5400 3600I

255 4 bbl 1051 215 ~

2 bbl

4 bbl

4 bbL

38005200

921 355

4600 I 2800 265

325

51001051 1075 330

4800

400 (8) I 4 bbLirebird 400 HO 1075~ 335

I 5000

I I

irebird 400 Ram ir IV I 400 (8) bbl 1075 d 345 ~

5400

(a) 4~Speed manual optional Cb) 3231 with air conditioning

Manual (3-Sp) (a)

Turbo Hydra-I-atic

1anual (3-Sp) (al

3551 (d)

3231 2781 3551 (d)

3231 3081 (b) Automatic (c) 2561 2931 (e)

380 I 1anual (3-Sp) (al 3551 (gl I3200 Turbo Hydra-Matic 3551 (gl

Manual (3-Sp) (al 13 36 1 3551 (b)430

Turbo Hydra-Matic 3081 3231 (e)3300

430

3400 Manual (3-Sp) (al Turbo Hydra-Matic

3361 13081

3551 3551

(b) (e)

430 ~ 3700

1anual (4-Sp l Turbo Hydra-Matic

I 13 bull 90 113901

(d) (d)

(c) 2-Speed automatic or 3-Speed Turbo Hydra-Matic optional (d) Air conditioning not available (e) 2781 with air conditioning if 3081 not available witn 4-Speed manual op~ion

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR ---P--=onti=a=-c=____MODEt YEAR 1969__ DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED_(middot_)__

II I IMODEl==========~ilbF=I=RE==B=I=RD==~==F=~=~=R=i=~=RD==~I6==F=I=RE=3=~=~=RD==~I==F=I=~====~=RD~====F=I=~=0=~=I=RD=== ENGINE - GENERAL

Typtl 10 cyis valve orr L~ne 0 uverheadCam u V 8 Ln-heaa 3lnjU X 3gt2gt j~gtU j40 4 bull LUU j 1 q

Bore and stroke (nomnal) I 38774 3535 38774 X 3754 41224 X 375 Pson displacement cu bull n i 250 350 400 Bore spacIng (~ to 1) 44 462 No sy~tem I L Bank i 1-2-3-4-5-6 (In-Line) 1-3-5-7 frOn 0 rearl[ R Bank --shy 2-4-6-8

F ~lfr order 1-5-3-6-2-4 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 Comores rOTlO (nominal) 901 1051 921 1051 I 10751 Cylinder Head Mateflcl Allov Cast Iron CylInder Block Moteflal Allov Cast Iron CI SleeveHetdrynone None Number of 1 F ranI 2 entg ponts I Rear 1 EngIne Instolatlon angle i 3deg 35i

T axab Ie Dia 2 xNo Cyl 360 480horsepower 25 543 Publshng max bhp

I 175 230 (f) 265 325 330 480

eng RPM 4800 5400 4600 5100 Publishing max torque 240 260 (f) 355 380 430 330 (I b it RPM) 2600 3600 2800 3200 Recommended fuel regular - premium Regular Premium Premium

6 4

o

o

ENGINE - PISTONS MOI ol Aluminum Allov

Cam Ground Slipper Type - Tin Plateduecon and fnlsh

Negh plSon only oz 22070-22250 (b)19740 - 19920 I 21010 - 21190 Top iand 017 - 021 (d)024 - 029

Clearance 0025-0031(a ) (c)

No I n9 3427 - 3437 No2 tlnQ 3427 - 3437 No3 png

I Top 0022 - 0028 (a)Sklr

[Bottom(Imlts) 0017 - 0033 0020-0036 (e )

3667-3677 Ring groove 3667-3677 depth 3670-36803446 - 3456

No lt1 fln9 None

bull Max bhp (broke horsepower) and max torque corrlcred to 60 F and 2992 n Hg armosphc pressure

(a) Pistons selected for clearance at 1110 below top of piston (b) 1800 - 1820 on Ram Air IV Engine option (c) 0055 - 0061 on Ram Air IV Engine option (d) 033 - 042 on Ram Air IV Engine option (e) 004 - 0057 on Ram Air IV Engine option (f) Std (man trans engine) - Turbo Hydra-matic trans engine is rated

215 BHP 5200 RPM torque 255 lb ft 3800

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car ~ge 5 POle

MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n_t_ia_c___MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-l1-6~EVISED_(middot_)__

FIREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD 250 euin Engines 350 cuin Engines 400 cuin Engines

MODel

ENGINE- RINGS Compress~onINa 1 01 or Come

FunctIon CompressionNo2 oil or comp (top to

No3 oil or camp Oiloottom)

No4 oil or compo I None Cast Iron Reverse Twist witn shyDe Ic ption bull

Compres materi 01 coating (a) (b) (c) IMoly Channel - 1 BarrelI Ision etc Face 2 Taper FaceI

No 1 0778 No 2 bull U 1 )Width I 0778 019

Multi-Piece (2 Ra~ls amp I Expander) IGap 015

IDescriPtion bull Rails Steel with Chrome Plated o Dmaterial coating

I

ell i ete ~ Expander Stainless Steel lso

Gap II Q3S i In O~l R~ng AssemDly

Width

Eponder s

ENGINE - PISTON PINS

Type

otero 01 i SAE 5015 SAE 1016 Length 300 325 Diameter I 9272 9802

Locked in rod n I

pI sfon flootng etc i Locked in Rod I

Bush lin rod or P ston I None ng Motenoi I None

_

Itn DIS ton II bull 0003 - 0005 shy

0 DDS UUU-Clearance

ENGINE - CONNECTING RODS

Itn rod n-pltlt t+ Direton amp amount offset In pIston I i() Ricrht - 063

SAE 1037 1038Materlt al I Anna SteelI () 1141

Height (Oz) 31723 9 Length (center to cented i 66255 70

l Moraine Mateol amp Type Moraine 100-A (d) (e) (f) 400-A (d)-shyOverall lengthBearing 88837middotc

0005 - 0025 I UOU) - 0020 hClearance (timi ts) 0007 - 0027 Tq)-- End ploy 006 - 011 (Total for Two) (~ )0085 - 0135

(a) 250 1 bbl Eng~ne 1 - Barrel Face Moly Channel 12 - Taper Face Tin Plated

(b) 250 4 bbl Engine 1 - Barrel Face Moly Channel 12 - Taper Face Moly Channel

(c) 350 2 bbl Engine 1 - Barrel Face Moly Channel 12 - Taper Face Tin Plated

(d) Steel backed removable precision (e) Moraine 400-A on 4 bbl 250 cu in engines (f) Moraine 400-A on 4 bbl 350 cu in engines (g) 0007 - 0028 on 4 bbl 250 cu in engines (h) 0015 - 0031 with Ram Air IV option (i) 016 - 021 with Ram Air rv option

Form Rev 3-67

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

M A K E 0 F CA R _p_o_n_t_i_a_c___ MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-1l-62gtREVISED(e)

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD 250 euin Engines 350 euin Engines 400 euin EnginesMODEL

ENGINE - CRANKSHAFT A e ~i Nodular Iron (d)

--------~--~-------------------~-~-=~~~~~---------------

Rubber Floated Weight Ec thrus f r en by b~orng No1 j 7 ---4~-----------------

Ilnshe r play 002 - 006 0035 - 0085 ~-------------~-------

M1tal amp type Durex 100-A Steel Backed Removable Precision (b) 0003 ----0019 0002 - 0017 (c)1 C Co rOrlCCINo1 230 x 80 ------t-----~-- 300 x 94i

INo2 I 230 80 300 x 94 1 JOUfnaJ

iNa3 i 230 x 80 300 x 94 jlO and i bearng

I No ~ i 2 30 x

-80---__---1_______3_=_O-O--x----l=___1-3=-______

ern II r~_I~_5__~~2~-~~~0-x-~8~0--------+_-----------~3~~0~0~~x~~1~~5~9________ i 9th I ~la 6 2 3 OX 80 _____--=None--_______________

INa 230xlOl None IQI amp emf cyL oHse-r 1 None

Cronkorn IOut1t dlamefer 200 225

ENGINE - CAMSHAFT Overhead Between Cylinder BanksL~cat ii

I

Mateftol Hardened Alloy Cast IronI ~1 f e r ~ Aluminum ~lloy High Lead Babbit on Steel

3eor--gs 5L--Lbull r-~ 7 ChalnBelt (a)--~ 52

C~onkshoft ~~or Or 11 Hardened Cast Iron Hardened Sintered Iron

5crocket materai j fie Of

CmsnotT qeor or JrlVe Hardened Cast Iron Aluminum Alloy with Nylon Covered Teet shysorocket ~aterloj

~~ Teeth 60~~nksiTmng IWdth I 1031 - ~J4 88 c(Morse) - 100 (Link Belt)chon IPtch II 500 375

ENGINE - VALVE SYSTEM HYdroulc Ifters (Std opt NAj Standard (e) Va lye rolotor type

I(mtoke hausl)

Rocker otll

I

None 151 (f ~

deg 0

Op atn9 Inloketapp

Iearance I nd cot hot ExhouI 0 cold)

M-400 in lower half of No I 2 3 amp 4 locations of 4 bbl 350 cu in and 400 cu in engines

(a) Neoprene with fiberglass cord reinforcement (b) M-400 in all locations of option 6 cyl 4 bbl engine and all but 5

location of 400 cu in Ram Air IV engine (c) 0012 - 0028 on Ram Air IV engine option (d) Arma Steel on Ram Air IV engine option (e) Manual lash limited travel hydraulic lifters standard on Ram Air IV

engine

AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 7 P 09 7

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEa- 11- 6 8 ~EVISED (e)--- shyFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT

MODEL Cyl I-Bbl ) (6 Cy1 4-Bb1 ) - -

ENGINE shy VALVE SYSTEM (cont) Auto Man I Opm S (0 B Tel 14 14 22

Tmlng I nlul ~-~-- - shy

50 -shy --Sa-Closes (-ABCl 46

(bos d on Durafion deg 240 244 260 lop of

Opens (BBCl 46 52 60 rontp

IExhausl

12pont S I Closes IA TO 14 20 240 244 26~

-Dural)n deg

Ivolve oP~velop 28 26 U Ii -

~~- liGM-8440 WALumIreatment on face amp F 1 bull Chrome lL bull --seem O all length 4810 I 49Q2

-

IAclual 0011 h ad de 1 923 1917

IAngl 01 sal amp foc Seat - 45 9 t-fgce - 44deg i Not Used

~ ~ ~t In Ser1 rnnfilfrJCll

rs dla~ -- - shy3419 - 2412

151 m 10 g~ I d cleaonc DOlfi ----- -shy

- -- 0Q3 3-43tL ff ( ro lash) 400 + 011 bull -g + 011 _---

InIal 10ul Valve closd 946 16298 624 16298 speng (lb in) 1006 684 press amp Val open 165b

12298 LLbL

11918 gh (lb n) 1756 1282

j Inneet Vole clo d 305 15898--shyIsClring (lb in) 36 5

pr amp 594 -

Volve opn I ngth (lb in) --shy 654 11518

~ Motenal 21-2 StwA1um Treat on Face amp Flash Chrome Pl Stem i 001 I ngth 4799 4891

I Actuol oeroll head dia 1 603 - 1597 i A91 01 Sear amp foee Seuroat - 45deg Face - 44deg Seat ser mafol NQt Used I S m diameter 3414 - 3407 i Stem 10 guide clearance 0021 - 0038 I Li ft (cO ura 10 sh) 400 + 011 438 + 011

Exhaust 946 624 Outr Veale closed 16298 16298 spring (I~in) 1006 684 press amp Vale opn 1656 1162 9th bullbull in) 1756 12298 1282

11918 ~

Inner Vole closed 305 15898 spring Olain) ----shy 365 press amp Vale open 594 lenglh (lb I in) --shy 654 11598

ENGINE - LUBRICAnON SYSTEM MOin bearinJs Pressure

Type of Connecting rods Pressure

lubrica Pi Slon pns Snlash lion (splash

Comshaft beans Pressnr ptbullbull sur Tappets Prssnreuro noule) Timing gear 0 chain ~jgtlr - Nnr Tlhr rhn

Cylinde wails i Mptprd Jpt (Continued)

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Poe 7aPoe 7 ~

MAKE OF CAR -ntiac MODEL YEAR-=-__ DATE rSSu ED 9-~-68 REVISED_(middot_l__

FIREBIRD 350

MODEl-=~-=========~==-=========-=__=====-==~=-__=-~__=F=-==__========

ENGIN E - VALVE SYSTEM (cont)

IOp ns (BTC) 22 TimIng (based on I tap of ramp points)

Iintoke IClos s (vABC) Ii i Durationmiddot d 1

Opens (BSC)

IEhO C loses (v A TCl

57

Durorion bull d_

269

72

25

277 ________________~4~70______________~1____~~______~____~~_________IVai opennl orloe I

GM-8440 -litn Aluminum Treatrnent on Face amp Flash Chrome Plated StemMOfftrtol

5093

Acluol 0 011 head dia 2113 - 2107

Angle of s ot 8 face

Seat Insert materia

ISfem diameter

~ot ~sed

JU9 - 3412

)016 - J033iSlem to guide coronce

L ft C zero lashl 1 376 ~ 011 4-1 = all Intake

IOurer iVolv clos d 596 79 ~ 15823 ~ 1 591656 I 9a

I (lb inl I~sprn9

press amp 1223IValve open ~ 120631325length (Ib~ in) I I 31 7Inne IValv clos ed ~ 1 5423

spring II 377 (lb ~ n)

pr ss amp Vole 0 en 888

~88 ~ 11663I(lbbull n~

19272 ~ 117720672

42 ~ 1 52148

3586 10586 ~ 1107

HO Jlplusmn

78 88 1591

191 6 ~ 11812056

42 sect 1 52148

9533 10533 e 1Ul

5015 5082

1663 - ~o57 1773 - 1767i Actual o oil h ed dio

Angle oi seat amp face I

Seat nsert mOleal lot used

I Stem diamele 3414 - 3-107

IStem to guide clearance 0021 - 0038

Lift ( zero tosh) II 412 0 Ll 413 011 Exheu sr V01 dosed 79Ouler 596

1 591~ 1 5823 aa(Ibr in) 656s pr in I press amp 19244Valve opn 1287 e 1178e 1 703 206441387I ngth (lb- n)

Valve dosed 42Inner I 317 1521 15423 48 377(lb n) spring

press amp Vole ope 944 9573~ 11303 Ii 1108 1044 10573Inglh (lb inl Ii I

I

ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM middotM bon eOffgs II

Type of ConneCTng rods il lubri co pton pns tion

(splash Comshaft bearings I

Tappets I presSure

noul l Timng gear or chain

Cylindr wails

Pressure

Pressure

Splash

Pressure

Pressure

1etered Jet

Metered Jet

(Conhnued)

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Poge 7 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Poge 7 b

MAKE OF CAR __P_on_t_J_~_ac---___MODEL YEAR 19-69- DATE ISSUErr-ll - 6 8 REVISED (a)

FIREBIRD 400 HOPIREBIRD 400MODEL i

ENGINE - VALVE SYSTEM I(ont) Manual Turbo H-M LJ312310pens (8TC) -I - 77 ---- r---- shy

Timing 70j Intake ICloses (ABC) 70 (bosed on i 2BB 273IDuration - deg 273 top of 90 7BOpen s (n 8B Cl 78 ramp I

32Exhaust IClo ses ( A TCl 3131pOlnf $)

302 2B9i IDurationmiddot d eg 2B9 63 12 54 1254 12jYalve ooening overlop

IMotei 121 GM-8440 wA1um Treaton Face amp Flash Chrome Pl Stern IOveail length 5093 IActual oeoll head dia

I

I 2113 - 2107 30 12IAngle or seat amp face Seat 29 0 Face

i-eat n sef moe oj Not Used Stem di amete 3419 - 3412 iStem to gude clearance I 0016 - 0033 Lift (I~ zeo lash) I 410 011 414 + 011 410 + 011+Intake

7BValve dosed 633Oute I633 1 591 15 61 1 5613(tbo in) 693prong 88 693 press amp 19272 132132Valve open 1177 1151 11513length lb in 20672 142142

I j) 4l JgtValve ltIosedlinne 1 521 1521 1 5213 48 41(lb sect in) 141Iprin lt

1j~b Ipress amp 974Valve open 1107 11 11113i length 107410586(lb I~ inl 074

i Matet 01 i 21-2 Steel wAlumTreat on Face amp Flash Chrome Pl StE

1

61

i Oeroll length

- I Actual overall heod dia

i Angle of saat amp faea

Sat nsarl matarlol I I Stam diamatar

I Stem to guida claaranea

Exhou st I Li It (i zara lash) 411 -+- nll

- I Qutar Valya closad 633 spring (lbin) hq 1 15613 preu amp Valva opan ~325 11483length Ultin) 425

gt

Inner Voiye dosad 35 15213Ispring e(tbin 41

pran amp Vaia apan 979 langth Ubin) 11079

110B3

5082 1773 - 1 767

45deg Seat - 44deg Face Nat Used

3411 - 3407 o( 21 - 0038

413 -+- 011 78 RR 1591

- 19244 117820644

-42 48

1521

9573 10573 1108

413 + 01 633 693

1325 1425

35 41 97middot9

1079

15

15

11

11

4l

Ot

ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM Pressure Main baarings

Typa 01 I Cannacting rods Pressure lubri eamiddot SplashPilton pinstion PressureCamshaft baorings(plalh

PressureTappatspraura nau8) Timing gaar or en ain Metered Je~

Cylindar JII Metered Jet (Continuad)

__~Fa Rav 3-67

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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 7 C Page 7 C

MAKE 0 F CAR --=Pontiac-___Ma DEl YEA R 19 6 9 DATE ISSUEamp-11-68REVISED(el

PIREBIRD RAv1 AIR IV ENGINE OPTION MODEl-====--=====~-================================================= ENGiNE - VALVE SYSTEM IcontI

Open s (0 B Te) II 42I shyLiming

86Clos s Intak (base~ on I 308Durationmiddot d g top at 95Opens (GBBC) rame

Closes ( A TCl 45 ExnaustpontsJ 320Duroton bull dgi

87 Valve openna overlap

GM-8440 wAlum Treatment on Face amp Chrome Plated Stern 01 011 lengtn

[Material

5198 2113 - 2107Actual overall head dia

30deg Seat - 29deg FaceAngle of eat amp Face

Not UsedSeat Insert moterial

3419 - 3412Stem di am ter

0016 0033Stm to guide clearance

Lift (lt0 zero lash) i 520 + 011 Intake

Valve cloed 70Outer 1820(lb~ in) I 80spring press 8 214Vale open I

1300i Ien9tn 228 37

(lb in)

Vale closed Inner 1750 (lb~in) 43Ispring

105Ipress amp Vale open 1230Ien9th (Ibmiddot~ n) 115 21-2 Steel wAlum Treat on Face amp Chrome Platea SternI Materi a I

Overalllen9th 5212 1 773 - 1767 Actual overall head dia~

I Angle of seat amp fac 45deg Seat - 44deg Face Seat nt matal Not Used Stem diameter 3414 - 3407 Stem to guide clearance 0021 - 0038 Lift ((il Xero lash) 520 + 011

E hau st

- Outer Valve clased 70 1820(lbin)spring 80

iL4press amp Valye open length 228 1300(I11in1

~ 37Velec lasedInner 1750(lb i~l 43spring

pres s amp LUgtVale open 1230length (lbin) 115

ENGINE -LUBRICATION SYSTEM Main bearings Pressure

Type of Connecting rods Pressure lubri camiddot Piston pins Solash lion

(pled prebullbullure

Camshaft bearings

Tappets

Pressure Pressure

noulel Toming lIear or chain Metered Jet Cylinder wall Metered Jet

(Continued)

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Pge a

MAKE OF CAR_-P~o)n~lt~i-a~lc------___ MODEL YEAR 969

FIREBIRD FIREBIRDFIREBIRD 350 HOSPRINTMODEL FIREBIRD

ENGINE-LUBRICATION SYSTEMcontj

Normal 011 pressure (ib engine

01 aress sending un (elect or mechl Electric Type 0 i ntake [floating stationary) Stationa Screen Oil filter system If11 flow porr other Full Flow _F__lt~e_r~re~o~lo~c~e~m~e~n_t_ie~l~em~en~I~~co~m~p~i~e~e~)__~__________________________~C~o~m~le~t~e__________-=_________________ CapacIty of C JSe less fl iterr-etl II (q) I 45 5

Single Viscosity Acceptable Anticipated Lowest Temp SAE Number Alternate

at grade recommended (SAE VIScosity Above Freezing (+32u F) 20W lOW - 30 and remoerotre range I

Below Freezing (OoF to +32oF) lOW lOW - 30 Below Zero 5W SW - 20

ENGINE - EXHAUST SYSTEM

Type slngle single h cross-over dual other) Single (a)

Muffl r No amp type reverse flow SfrOlgrt thru separate resonator]

Exhaust pe dltgtshy Branch iO D w a th c k ) IMain

i I

One - Reverse Flow (b)

None ( c I 200 x 060 None 200 x 060 I 225 X (d) I 225 X 070 225 X 06 o

Muffler Outlet Spount (or Spouts) 200 x 060

ENGINE - CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM Type I ventIlates to atmos ISonaord Induction System

InducflOn systemother10ptlonat None Make Ona model II AC Type CV-735C I AC Type CV-6J9C

~

LOCClflon Intake Manifold Push ROd Cover Energy source ltmanliold

Con tro i vacuum carburetor alf Manifold Vacuum Un I SfrfQm orhfrl

I Cantrol method (variable Variable OrificeIofi ce fed odi c

other)

DIscharges (to inlake

manifold corbo Olt Intake Manifold intoke olr cleaner

intake other)

Complele AI r in ie (breather cop s) stem carburetor eJlr cleaner Through Filter in the Carburetor Air C~=aner

olhe r) -

Flame arrestor (screen Check Valve check valve other) I

(a) Dual system standard on HO yn pipe joins dual outlet manifold to single exhaust pipe on Sprint Crossover pipe used on 350

(b) One crossflow muffler with dual inlets and outlets reverse flow resonshyator ahead of muffler in each pipe on dual systems

(c) Sprint yn pipe legs 200 x 060 076 - front section 070 - rear sectioni~ Front section 225 x 070 ~ear section

1t Except 350 HO engine wh~ch ~s 55 to 60 above 2600 RPM Form Rev 3 -6 7

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page 8 a

MAKE OF CAR_--=-~~~___ MODEL YEAR_--19-6-o9----DATE ISSUEr-11- 68REVISED_(e_)__

FlREBIRD

MODEl_==============~=======================4=0=0====~~================ ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM (cont)

0 i pump Iype Sour Gear Normal 01 pressure (lb engne rpm) 55-60 Above 2600 RPM Oil pre sending unt (elect or mech) Electric Type ad ntoke (floatIng stationary) StationarY Screen Oil filler system (full flow parr other) Full Flow odter replacement (element complete) Comolete CopaClly 01 c case less Ii Iterrei II (qt) 5

Single Viscosity Acceptab Anticipated Lowest Temo SAE Number Alternat

01 grode recommended (SAE scosity bullAbove Freezing (+320 F ) 20W (C) lOW - 30and temperoture range)

Below Freezing (ooF to +32oF ) lOW lOW - 30 sw SW - 20

e (d (d

ENGINE - EXHAUST SYSTEM Type Isngle sngle wth crass-over DualQual oth d

Muffler No amp ty pe (reese flow lone - Reverse Crossflow Hi th Dual Inlets amp Outlets ( a)sTralgnt tnru separate resonatod

Exhausl ppe da iO D wai I Ih ele)

Brancn

Mcun Front 200 Not Used

x 060 b Rear 225 x 070 200 x 060 Muffler Outlet S outs

ENGINE - CRANKCASE VENnlAnON SYSTEM

i Make nd madei AC Type CV-679C I Loco Push Rod Cover En rgy sourc (monltold

Conlrol vacuum carburetor oir Manifold Vacuum Unit stream oth r)I

Conlrol meThod (ooble

orifice (xed orllte

olher Variable Orifice

Complet

systtm

Discharges (10 Inlok

monrald carb Olf

Intoke oir cleaner

intok other)

Intake Manifold

Ai r n leI (br alher cop

carburetor Olf cieanef

oth r) Through Filter in Carburetor Air Cleaner

F I om e aeslor (s ereen

check valve other) Check Valve

(a) Reverse flow resonator ahead of muffler in each pipe (b) 225 x 076 with 400 HO and Ram Air IV options (c) 30W with Ram Air IV option (d) 10W-40 with Ram Air IV option

AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPoge I Pog 9

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot

1

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD

MODEL FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400

ENGINE - EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL

I Air distribution eod manfold te ~

Type (Air Injection engine

modi fi eotlons other

Air

In ection Pump

i Type

Relief valve (type) I

Displacement

Dri ve ratio

Orie type

I

I Fdter (describe)

i

I

I

VL ~

~ (if

~9

~ Air

In i ect on

Sy stem

Point of entry

Check valve tv e

Make

i Madel

Carburetor Borrel size

Drive

Neutrol

I ~i idle A F mixture

Aux Adv Systems (Iype) II i Make I 411

Iod e l I I _lty Star (rpm) Centfgal Intermed adv If paints~ crank I

1

sect ~

deQbullbull rpm degrees ~ Distributa eng rpm Maxdeg rpmi y

Start (in H glVacuum adv in Infermed crank points

dgmiddot~ in Hgd gr s ~ eng rpm Max d g bull in

i Vacuum Source

Timing Crank degre s - rpm

Cooling Syst m

Exhoust System 7

Page 0 P ge 10AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n_t_i_a_c_--__MODELY~AR 1969 DATE ISSUE8-ll- 68 REVISED ()

II IFlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREB-I-RD-shy

MODEL ================~IF=I=RE==B=I=RD==d==~=P~R7I=NT==~===3=5=0==~~==H==O~==~===4=0=0====== ENGINE _ FUEl SYSTEM See supplemenal ogtge for Deal of i=uel Iee~on

Superenorge ec f ~sed

Induction type Carburetor el Carburetor

lnll~Clon suoercharger

Refill capacIty (US gals) 185Fuel Tonk iFiller locotlon Center Rear

T yp ( lee or mech) MechanicalFuel Locations Riaht Front of Enainel Left Front of Eng~nePump Pres Sure range 4 0 - 55 I 50 - 65

Vacuum booSler (std optional none) None Fuel Type IMn Plastic Fabric in Fuel Tank and Sintered Bronze in F Iter Locations Carbo Inlet (a)

Choke type Automatic I

Intake montiold heat control Exhausterhoust or wafer I

Corbure Slandard Oil Wetted PaperA cleaner il type (c) rOplonal Two Staqe - Wetted Plastic Foam Over Paper EIemenE

neutrollor Idrlve) Automat D 500 500 650 650 1(750 Ram A~rr I I IN D Idle A F nx ---

tor

lldle speed spec iMaruol N 500(6-1 Bbl )1600 (6-4 Bb 1 )18 5 0 (35 0 - 2 Bb 1 H10 0 0 (3gt U amp 4 U U Bbl) )

CARBURETOR SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

IEngine I Corburtors Modei Usage Tronsrn5S0nDispi Make I Model

I Firebird 250 Manual Rochester 7029l65(b

Automatic Rochester 7029166(b ~

No Used Borrel and Type Si le

ll-Bbl 169 1 l-Bbl ~ 169

Firebird Sprint 250 Manual Automatic

I

Firebird 350 350 Manual 1

Firebird HO

Firebird400 amp

400 HO OptJd

Firebird 400 Ram Air IV

(a) Pleated pape

Automatic

350 Manual Turbo H-M

Manual Turbo HM

400

400 Manual Turbo H-M

iRochester I Rochester

iRochester Rochester

Rochester Rochester

Rochester Rochester

Rochester Rochester

I

inshead of Sinttred bronze (b) 7029167 withlmani trans amp At 7029168

7029261 ~7029260

7028071 7029062

bull 7029263 7029268

7029263 7029268

7029273 7029270

in all 1 amp 4

14-Bbl~ P-l38 14-Bbl~ S-225

12-BbL 169 12-Bbl 169

14-Bblr P-l38 14-Bbl 5-225

14-Bb-1shy P-l38 14-Bbl S-225

14-Bbl P-l38 14-Bbl S-225

bbl ca buretors with AT amp A C

(c) Includes provisions for thermbstatic control of carbo inlet ar temp (d) When T-42 Ram Air Option is installedthe MT 7028273 or the 7028270

AMA Specifications-rassenger Car Page J 1

7ype system (pressure pressure vetred (I Pressure Vented crmosoher1c othed I

MAKE o F CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE S5 E 9- 1 1- 6 ~ 1 U D - _ EVI5ED_middot___ -- shy

MODEL

ENGiNE shy COOLING SYSTEM

FIREBIRD

6 Cyl

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRIIT 350

shy

Engines

FIREBIRD FIREB fLO 400

V-B Engines

Radiato cop relief valve pre bullbull ure [I J-4~--li_7L__P~S ____________________ _T

~~rncula Type lenoke byposs) Choke _ ______~_____t----__ hrmo stot I St orr s to open at ( F) _________________l~Q__O_O--_______________

Type Ientfugal othe II Cent-j -FlJga J I GPM 1000 pump rpm il 16 INumberoipumps One I Div I Vbeit otheri V-Bel t

____1g_e_ong type Sealed Ball Bearing Internal

RcdJCHor care type Tube and Centerrcellu~or tube and fin other)

CoolIng 1 With heater (qt 194350 186 (400) system I Without heater (qt) I Heater Standard Equipment cOpacify IOpt equlPmentspeclfy iqt 1 i 123 wAjr Condo 1203 (350) IB7 ( 4001 with ~----~~~~--~~~~-~I~ Ioter lockets full length of cyl (yes no) yes Wottr al oround cylinder (yes flO Yes

R ral Qror

Lower

Number and type

(molded straight)

Ilnslde diameter

Number and type

I(molded straignr)

One Molded

1 50

One Molded IUpperhose

1 50

I I Number and type Hose Not Used(molded stragt)IByposs

oNumbe of bladesamp spacn 4 76o amp 104 (a) (b)

IDiometer I 17 62 19 0 Fan Ratlo fan to crankshaft rev I 951 (lOSl with AC) 1~91112S1 with Ale bull AT 1121 with M

Fan cutout type 1o1iri r1+-h-hQm+-dmiddot-i(~11v Cnntrnl1pl l-~ fa 1( 0 Bearing type ~pp Wa er~ Pumo Fan ~ ~ A ~ C R C E FG F F I

bull Drive General-or middotaternato r IA A B A B n F F F F belt s I Water Pump ~ A A A C R C E F G E F I (indicate Po we Steering B BD G I belt used I Air Conditioning II C C H H by letter) II

Ii

1

bull Drive 3elt DimenSions

Angle of V

A

36deg

B

36deg

C

36deg

D

36deg

E

36deg

F

36deg

G

36deg

H

36deg

I

36deg

J I K

Nominal Length (SAE) 390 51 5 580 276 540 500 520 590 535 Width 38 47 47 38 38 38 47 47 47 (a) 7 blade 18 d~a Power-Flex fan on 6 cyl w~th AC (b) 7 blade 195 dia fan on all V-8 with AC - 5 blade 19 dia Power-Flex

std on 400 V-aexcept std 4 blade fan used with Ram Air Option

AMA Specifications-PasseQe Car P og 1oge r2

DATE iSSUED_3_-l_1_-_-S_ REVSED_(_i___DEL YEAR_----9_MAK E OF CA R--zJ~~--c--FlRE3tD REBIRDIREBIRD

350 cu ~n Eng~~es 400 cu in E~g~nes250 =~ i~ Engines

MODEl

ELEORICAL - SUPPLY SYSTEM Delco i-59 (=) Je1co R-59

12-66 Moke and Model Delco -55 (al

iVoltage RIg amp Torcl Plotes Ii 12-54 12-54

511 - 53 Amp~ 2 SM - 61 AmpHrISAEDesignationampAmpHrRtgI 17 Ml - 44 AmoHr Battery

Unde- ood - 1 H SideLocation il Under Bocd - RB Side

T ermlna I grounded

Make

a~ive

Generator ~M~0~d~e~I_______________________~____-21~1~O~OL7~6~1~(C~)~______~______~~~~~~(d~l__________r-______~1~1~0~O~8~3~2~(~f~)________

Type and rOling 37 Amo (el eel 37 Amp (elor Alternoror IOutput ot eglne idle (n utral) 5-10 Amps

IRoflo Gen To Crs rev 2~-~1 (3021 Wit C)

iMoke Delco Remv

1119515

iTyp Regulati~~ Contac~s in Standard Tvoe

iClOSing volag Cutoue Relay ~ot Required I generotor rpm

Regulator Revfrse curreont Cutoue Relay Not Required110 ap n

Regu VoitoQe

Ilated

Voltage

tei t

condltlon

I -

ElECTRICAl- STARTiNG SYSTEM

Motor RotatIon (drlve Clockwise

lend view)

Mok Jelco RemvI

Stortlnq Modei 107293 1107355

Clutch

Motor

control

Switch (sol noid manuol

Starting

procedure

Solenoid

II Place gearshift leller i1 neutral and depress outch With cold engine cepress I acceleraeor pedal to floor and release With ann engine hold acce1erator pedal I about halfway down turn ignition key clockwise to engage starter release key as

soon as engine starts

middotUse neucral or park with automaeic transmission (No clutch)

Engag ment type Ii Slidine Gear - Overrlnning

IPinion mh s (front r ar) il Front

Motor

Drive INumb r

PinIon

IManual Flywh 101 teeth

IAuto

Flywheel tooth Monuol

fac wldrh Aulo

11

15S

ISS

I

41

41

9

166

166

40

40

la) Delco 11-59 used w~th Ale or HD baetery opeLon (bl With regular fuel eng~ne - Delco 11-59 wLth premium fuel engine or HD battery opt~on

(c) 1100760 (55 amp) with AC (d) 1100700 (55 amp) with AC (e) Diode reotified 3-phase alternating current (f) 1100830 (55 amp) wLth AC

I

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car age 1J Page 13

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUE09- 11 - 6 8REVISED Ie)

FlREBIRD MODel

0 V-8 2-Bbl EngineselECTRICAL - IGNITION SYSTEM 250 L-6 Engines

ad- In

~ronai - Srd Op A I Standard Type Transsforlzed - Std Opt NA i Not Offered

Other ( pec fy) I ---Make I Delco Remy Model 1115414 1115410

Ampgt i Enne sloPoed I 34 I Engne Idling 21

iMake I Delco Remv

IMadel II 1 () A 7 r (rl ) 111 n4 7 4 (~) 1111942 (c) 1111960 (d) ICentfgal Start (rpm) qnn 1000 800 1100 ladv n I

I 15-19 12-16 13-17 12-16c sh of _nlermecilOUt

jd~grees I ~engjne pOlnfS deg bull L rpm

pm i I 1 cn 750 1950 2000 lIomlnal) lMox deg_ - rpm 1126-~Oi34400 24-2a5100 22-264800 20-244600

D1 strlb v fOr Vocuum IStart (n Hg) 5-7 5-7 6-8 8-10

Ie shaft Iintermedate NoneIdegrees - pants dego in Hg ln Hg bull (nomnal 1M d H

15deg (a 10 5 115 20deg 13-15 20deg 15-1 ax ego n g -IBreaker gap (n) I 016

ICam angle dg 31 - 3~4__________~1~~____~2~8~-~3~2________

7

8reaker orm tension (oz) 19 23 Crankshaft deg bull rpm TDC 5deg BTDC IMark location On Balancer On IMake

9

I I ~ Madel I AC R-44NS r AC R-45S

Spark Thread mml i 14 MMPlug Tghtenng lorqve (lb ft) 15-25 IGap I 033 - 038 IConductor lyoe Distributed Resistance

Cabl~ Insulolian type NeoPrene iSpork plug proteetor HVPalon Boot

ELECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION Locations amp type II (e)

(a) Used on 1 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (b) Used on 4 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (c) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with auto trans (d) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with man trans (e) Wide gap distributor rotor distributed resistance secondary cables

resistor spark plugs (5000 OHMS) engine to dash ground strap and fender skirt to frame ground strap

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page lJ3Page J 3 a

MAKE 0 F CA R ___p_on_t_i_ac______ DEl YEAR--=1969__ DATE ISSUED 9-1-53 REVISED_(____

FREBIRD

MODEL 350 v-a 4-B~1 Sngknes and All 400 v-a EnginesElECTRiCAL - iGNITION SYSTEM

Standard

i ron~Sod - Sd Upt NA

iConv on) - Sd Op NA

Not Offarea

Of h f r s pe c ~ fy )

Delco Remv

1115410 C )

34 I Ams

IEnglne Idlng 21

IModJ lllHlIcl 111l96Sldl 1 nU966 tel

(f)Timing

Pulley Hub

All 00 Engkoes)Spak ThOd 1m) 14mm ----------- shy

28 - 3l

90 8TDC

Crankshaft

AC

lC R-4SS (AC R-44S on

Plug Tgh---n-9--o-r-q-u-e~(~lb-~h-~I------t-----------------------------1~5~-~2-5---------------------

IGap 033 - 038

Ccnducar yp~e~____________-_______________________~D~i~s~t~r~i~b~u~ted Resistance I n ~u IQ ton Yo __ _______Npoundp--r--ene-_--_---=_------------------Coble SPOllo DIUt Ph)f ft Halon BootI

ElECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION

See Page 13

(al Used en -i-Bbl 400 ell in v-a englnes with Turbo Hydra-Matic (b) Used on 4-Bbl 400 cu in -9 engine$ 1 th Manual1ransmtssion (el Used on ~-abl 400 IU in Ram Air IV anglnes Manual and Automatic Transmissions (dl Used on J-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Turbo Hydra-Ma tic (el Usna on 4-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Manual 7r1nsmiss ion (f) 15deg aTDC Ram Air IV engine~n

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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 14

MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n-t-~-middota_c___MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErY-1l- 68 REVISED~_)___ _

FIREBIRD I FIREBID I FIREBIRD I FIRI4BOCI f

MODel FIREBTRD S~RINT ~~ 3 5 o_l~~ H0

ElECTRICAl-INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT

-

shy

a rC1

Speed- i Type Mechani-al ometer I Tnp odomete (yesno) No~--- -

- Charge dcao - ype Telltale Lamp-TemperoTure indicator - fype I Telltale Lamp -ad pressure indlcoTor I Telltale LamQtype -~ ---Fuel ndcatar - ype i Electric Gags

I Optional instrument cluster with temperatureOthe

[ rli 1 gtrpccnp rp11 1 ltgt reDl rl~Fd [l tr gages Rlus tad Wind IType - Standard Two-Speed Electricshield - pe-r Ttee - degetional None Wndmiddot I Standara ~E=leQtr~~c~__~P~um~~nt~~al w~t~ W~per Mot6~I Type - __shield Nosher Type - Op bullbull onol None

IType Solenoid I i Num ber used 1 Std (a)IAme draw (each) 43 to 59 125 v

Horn

D__RI_V_E_U_N_I_TS__-_C_l_UT_C_H__IM_a_nua_I_T_ro_n_~_i_ss_io_n_i_6~_-C~y_l~__E~n~g~i~n~e~s~____1 V-8 Engines

Make amp ty pe il Own-Dry Type presure olate sprlnos 1 Disc Spring Toto I 5 of n9 _Qad(Ib)____-il-il_______________~2~0=5~O-i(bJ-_- ~ - - _-=-_~-_-_-~~-_-~ No of cutch driven discs ~I One

I~M-O-te--o_I------_+------__- __--_--~w~o~v~e~n~M~o~l~d~e~d~_A_s~b__e_s_tps ____ _ IOutsde amp nscle_~-lO 0 X 6~ c J9~_~_~ sect 5

Clutch I TOIOI elloolso bull nI 8293 (c) 8556-=--_---_-i-__~---L-J--lJ-J___________I___-_ faCIng jThckness I 135 (c) 140

iEng0lmnl cushon 1 Ing method it Driven Plate Waved Spoke Springsi

Release IType amp method bearl ng of lubncoton Ball Thrust - Prepacked amp Sealed Torsona Methods sprIngs

damping frlcton mateol Coil Sprin s and Metal to Metal Friction

(a) Second horn optional (b) 2350 pressure on Firebird Sprint and Firebird 400 (c) Firebird Sprint uses 104 x 65 driven plate with 8056 effective

area and 140 facing thickness

FomRe 3

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page is

Pontiac 1969MAKE OF CAR MODel YEAR DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot)

--------------~---

MODEL FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD

SPRINT 350 FIREBIRD

HO FIREBIRD

400

DRIVE UNITS - TRANSMISSIONS Manu I 3-speed (std ar opt)

AvtomoTIC

DRIVE UNITS - MANUAl TRANS

--- 3-SPEED 4-SPEED

Number or forward speeds 350 V-8(b) All V-8(c)6 Cyl (a) 6-Cyl All V-8(d) 24212851 2541 2851n first 2521 1611 20211681 1501T i In secono 1881

ronsml s~ 51Qn OfIQS i In third 1 00 11 00 1 1001 1351 1461

In fourth 1001 1001 j In rev~rse 2951 2331 28512631 2591

Synclronous mesnlng S pee dy geor s All Forward

SIlIft iever location (a) (b) Floor Shift I

I Cooeelly (at) 35 28 35 35 IIType recommended TYEe A - Extreme Pressure

Lucri nr SA E VI smiddot1 Summer I I coS Ity I Win number Extreme cold

80 or 90 80 or 90 80 or 90

DRIVEmiddot UNITS - MANUAL TRANS WOVERDRIVE For onSMISSlon data see manual transmission section)

Type pianetory or other Not Offered ManucH iockoU1 yes nol

Downsndr acceiertuor confrol (yes no)

Minmvm cT-tn speed

Geor ottO

IC ()(O dODOClty pI ver rive oniy

Seperete Ii Iler (yes no) I I Type recommended

Lub con t i SummerjSAEis WintI~OSitY

number Extreme cold

(a) Column shift standard - floor shift optional (standard on Firebird Sprint (b) Available with standard column shift only (c) Standard on 400 cu in V-8 includes floor shift - optional on 350 cu ir

V-8 (d) Special order close ratio transmission (2201 1641 1281 1001

and 2271 R) standard and only available with 391 and 4331 rear axle ratio on Firebird 350 HO and Firebird 400

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car PoglII 16

ISSU ED_3_-_~l_-_a_REVISEO_(middot_1__MAKE 0 F CAR __pon~tlac----___MO 0 EL YfAR_9_6_9__0 ATE

FIREBIRD PIREBIRD SPRT FIREaIlW 350IFREBIRD -10

FlREBIRO 350 2-BBL i FlREBlRO ~OOMODEL FREBIRO 350

DRIVE UNITS- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Tod nOm

Torque Conver~erType describe

Selecto locolon Steering Column (a)

List 9or rattos Selecto Pobullbulln ond indicot which abullbull used in

II I J R1- 1 75

Jshy LipCJ -6 rT6Gl-shy1 )0

1

R 1 92

)j

- shy0 S

252 252 152 1 52 1 00

L 252 (c j

20$ ~l D

248 148 100

S 248 1 48

L 24S(dl

och slec to pos ilion

-1 ~n ~k-q ~ f-~ l_hl -6 4-8bl V-8 2-Bb1shy hSO 2-8b 1shy 350 ~-3bl 1400 4-ltlbl

Mo ushft s oeed -dri a ranse I ~) ao I 7J i(eI40(fI61 (eI6] (f)70 (eISO (fI851(eI45 (f)7~(e)41 (f)721(e)43 (7

Mea ~ieldown speed-drive ronge (J) 75 68 lig)62(h)3 (g) 65 (h) 60 (g) 80 (hi 47(g) 72 (h) 2~(g) 66 (hi 21(gl 74 (1 J 6

INumb r of 1 menfS I Three

Toque Mox roo at s loll i 281 I 25 1 251 201 2 0 1 I 231 I 23 ~

conetor Type 01 coolin9 (oi I quid) Ii Water

INomnol diomefr I 11~75 1251

LubriconCopocy-ef11 (pt) 15 (aporolC) 16 (ApprolC) 19 (Approx)

i Type commendd GM Dexron Automatic ~ransmission Fluid

Speclol transmtsston Shift lever must be lfted over stop to enter tpark J Reverse I and Low (S gtn 400) paSl t1ons Eng~ne starting on Neutral and ark positions orovided for ifeolures

ORNE UNITS - PROPEllER SHAFT Numb sed I vne

IType (stroigI tube tub-intub Straight lClbe inferno I ernal dompr ele) I

OUl

diom

Ingh

Ii Monuol 3middotspd trons II

I II I

IMa~uol 4-sped Iron s

2 75 x

275 x

4995 x 065

4996 065x

_011

thicleshy

ness Overdrive transmIssion I

Automotrc fran sml ssion I 275 x 4996 lC 065

Not Available

275 lC 4930 x 065

Cnte 10 centr of unlvesal IOlnu 0 10 cntIne of reor oachmen (Conlinued)

(a) Floor with optional console (b) Total torque multiplication in 1st gear is 4931 with 6 cyl 441 with V-8 engine (c) Total ~orque multiplication ln 1st gear is 6301 middot lth 6 cyl 5041 with V-8 engine (d) Total torque multiplication 1n 1st gear is 5701 (e) 1-2 Upshift bull (f) 2-3 UpShift ~ (g) 3-2 Kickdown (h) 3-1 Kickdown (i) Rally shifter available with console option provides manual speed shift stops to locate second and third gear

pOSitions when the lever is deflected to the righ~ hand path (j) Based on non-Ale car with standard axle for the engine indicated

Page 7 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car P age 17

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 ----------------~d----

FlREBIRD FlREBIRD I FlREBIRD FlREBIRD IMODEl================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD==k==S=P=R=INT==~=====35=0==~====H==O===~==4=0=0======

DRIV EUNITS - PROPELLER SHAFT cont)

IType lplalnInter- Not Usedanh-fcton)mediate

Ilubrication (filtlngbearing Not UsedIprepack)

iType Splined SI ip INumber 01 teeth 27Yoke

15 0 00 1175

IMoke and Mig No Saginaw - Size 44 (Regular) INumber used

Universal

lOIn ts

IType (boll and trunnioncroSSI

Rear ottach(umiddotboltclompec) II

Bearing I Type ipiclin

onllmiddotfriction)

Ilubric (fittng

prepack) II

Cross U-Bo1t

Anti-Friction

Prepacked De token through torque tube

Or arms sprIngs) Sprinas Torque token through (torque tube

or orms i sprIngs) Springs

DRIVE UNITS - AXlE Type (front reorl Rear

Semi-Floating HypoidDescplon

limited Slip differentol ype Spring Loaded Clutch (Opt )

150Drive Pinion Offset

2No of differential pinions

Pinion odlustment (shim otheri Sh~m

Pinion beoflng adj (shim other) Collapsible Spacer Wheel bearing type Single Row Ball Bearinq

CapaCIty (pt) 3 Type recommended A-9 Hy-goid (a)

lubricant Summer 80-90~~gti~ Wintercosi ty 80-90

Inumber Extreme cold 80-90

AXlE RATIO TOOTH COMBINATIONS (See page 3 for ax Ie ralia us age)

AI ratio 2411~56127812931~O813231 3361 3551

No of Pinion 17 16 14 14 13 13 11 11 teeth IRing geor 41 41 39 41 40 42 37 39

3901

10 39

~33

9 139

Ring Gear DO 81~5

(a) Special lubricant required with limited slip differential

ge i 3 Poge 18AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODel YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErj-11-68 REVISED(e)

I FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD

MODEL SPRINT 350 HO 400

oRIV EUNITS - WH EELS ~ Tye amp morerlol Disc - Steel

Std I 14 x 6 (a~ 14 x 7 (a) ~m ISlle amp flonge type)

IOpt None ~pe (bolt or stud) Bolt

qohment i Circle dlamerer 475 I Number ond size 5 716 - 20

MODEL

DRIVE UNITS- TIRES

I Size ply rating amp ply E70 shyType (boos radiol elc)

Stondora i Full roted Front

14 F7~

In flo II n ~-__--J+-___-L=t-IJuJJ--JiJUcuLJ--=----~-J=uuuJu-ldJi1lll-____ Pr Reo

Rev Mi Ie 01 SO MPh

F70 - 14 (b)

F70 - 14 Polyglas - 2 Ply carcass with 2 Fiberglass Tread Plys shy4 Ply Rated

BRAKES - PARKING Type of control Foot Lever Application - Hand Pull Release LocOllon of conrol Below~Instrument Panel at Left Operoes on Rear Service Brakes If sepa- Type (inlernal or external) Not =lgtnarat9 rote from Drum diameter lll~ cOTa ~Q

Srv ce

Drakos Lining size (length )( wdTh ~ thickness) Not Separate

(a) On four road ~wrreelsmiddot- std Space Saver Spare tire is on 14 x 5 rim wheel (b) 2 Ply - 4 Ply rated Std spare tire size is 735 - 14 - space saver

type Size increases to 775-14 for v-a cars with AC and v-a convertiblE without AC

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Page 9 Page J9AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR_-=-Po~n~ti 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6 8REVISED (e)a~c__MODEl YEAR

FIREBIRD I FIREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD MODEl ________________~~F_I_RE~B_I~RD~~_SP_RI __~____ __~____ ____~____~4~0~0____N_T 3_5_0 H_O

BRAKES - SERVICE Type (drum) or (disc amp no of coistons Drum - Std Front Disc-Sinqle Opt La)

Self adustng (std opt NA) Standard

Special [ Type proportion delay - Metering Type - DelayValving r metering other

Power broke make amp I Std ---Iype (remote int elc)1 Opt Delco Moraine Inteqral Tvpe Vacuum Suspended (b)

Effective area (Sq in) 1494 1036 Grass lining area (sq inl U 1555 1106 Swecol area (so in) 2692 3509 Front 10 Reor Effectiveness Relationship 626 626

Diameter I Front 95 -shy(nominal) I Rear 95

Drum Type and

Cast Alloy Iron (c)material -shyOuter working diameter -shy 1094 Inner working diameter -shy 688

ROlor 100WorkinCl width -shyI Moteriol amp type (ventedsolid -shy Cast Alloy Iron - Vente d

Wheel cyt Front 1125 29375 inder bore Reor 875

Moster Bore 1 00 1125

Cyli der di splocemenl Fronl 59 69 di stribulion I Rear 41 31

Pedol orc ralio 621 (d) 351 (d)

Line pressure at 100 lb pedal load 700 800 Shoe I Front (e) None Clearance I Rear (e)

Bonded or ri eted Riveted Material Molded Asbestos

Size Prim or 76 X 25 X 196 540 X 1 93 X 41 outmiddot

Front (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 25 X 265 ~S40 X 1~u X 44

I 1) thickness orinmiddot board - shy

Broke Segments per shoe OneI

ining Material Molded Asbestos

Size Prim or 76 X 20 X 196out-

Rear (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 20 X 265

thickness) or inshyboard

Segments per shoe One

Excludes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Includes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Total swept area for four brakes (Widest lining contoct width for each brake x its contact circumference) (a) Included with power brake option (b) Included with front disc brake option (c) Front Finned 1 pc casting Rear Finned composite ~d) Ratio at 05 in push rod travel e) Tighten drum brakes to heavy drag then back off 26 notches

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MAKE OF CAR__o_n_t_~_a_c____MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSU -11-68 REV

MODEL

STEERING -Manual (sId opt NA) i Standard Power iSId opt NA) i Ootional Adjuslab Ie Type and

Iilting Wheel Adjusts Vertically - Seven Positionsdescriptionste ring wheel

(tilt swing other) I(std apr NA) I Optional Manual 1475 X 1525

Whee I 0 i ame ter 14) X 1gtgtPower I

Wall to woll (I amp r) I 411OutSioe TurnIng

front Curb to curb (I amp r) I 385diam Ier

Wall to wall (I amp r) iInside 225(feet) reor Curb to curb (I amp r) II 230

IType Recirculating Ball Bearing Make Saginaw

Monua I Gear ~41 (a~IRatos 2621 (b) INo he 1 lurns (stop to stop)

IType (coalol linkoge etc)

Make

Power G ar

I T p

47 (c)

161 1241 Belt rrorn Crankshaft

iNo wheel turns (stop to stop) 2--5- - Lock to Lock i Type Link Paralleloqramr---- ILocation (front or reOr

0

Rear of Wheelsof wheels OTher)Linkage

Drag link (trans or longt) lransStrqRod Connects Tie RodsPitman amp Idler Arms ITi rods (one or two) i Two Inciination at camber (d g) I 8 14 to 914 5deg Camber B tUpper I Ball Jointeartngs I

(type) lLow r String

Ball JointA i

IThru$ I Sprint Load Taken By Lower Ball Joint Wh I Align Caster (deg) 0 to 1 0 Pos (ronge at - Camber (deg) 14 0 Neq to 34 0 Poscurb wtamp preferred) Toe-in (outside Irack inches) liS to 14 Stering spindle amp joinl type Reverse Elliott - Ball Joint

o Iinner bearing 1249tamete Wheel IOuter bearing I 749 Spindle

Thread ize I 34 - 20 Bearing type Taper Roller

(a) 281 with combination of V-8 engine and air conditioning (b) 3111 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning (c) 54 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning

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l 96MAKE OF CAR_p_o_n_t_l_middota_c_----__MODEL YEAR__ _ _9_DATE ISSUEa- 11- 68 REYISED~_ FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD

MODEL================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD~~S=P=R==IN=T==~===3=5=0==~===H==O====d===4=0=0====== (See Supplement page for detools on A SuspensonlSUSPENSION - GENERAL

PrOVISion tor broke dip confrtd

PrOYISIOn tor ace squaf control

SpecIal prOVISions for Jack Locating Provisions on Front and Rear Bumpers_e~o_r~lo~c~k~n~g~__________________~~______________--~~----______~

Shock ILT~y~p~e__________________~________________~~~~K-~~~~____LD~_W~a~y~________________ absorber iMake

Shock Absorbers d

Ironl amp r--------------------il---------------------shyreOr iPiston do

Firm Control in

SUSPENSION - FRONT Type and de5crlotlon

Ball joint independent front suspension with upper and lower control arms mounted on rubber bushings

Type con iMaterla I al1v Steel ISize (cod desgn eght amp 10

Spring 1140 X 360Ibar length dia)

Spng (He (lb per 1) 275 Std 22337 - 320 amp 345 (a) IRate al wheel lib ler n) 73 Std 22331 - 85 ~ 92 a lType link Inkle

Stoblzet Ilromeles) Link lMalerol amp bar dameter AllQ~ Steel 6a1S

SUSPENSION - REAR

Dr and Torque aken through Bear Sprjngs iTlpe Mnlti-Tgt-I-f ~areal amiddot r ltt-~p i-I~ize (Iengrh widtheot deSign

560 X 250lhelghr amp 10 bar ength amp dia 1

Sprong Spring rOle (lb per n) 82 Std 22337 - 79 8999118 amp 122 (a) ~ale or wheel lib per in) 83 Std 22337 - 80 90-TtfO~ 119 amp 123 ~a - Mounting rnsulatlon Iype Rubber Bushings

4 amp 5If lNo 01 leaes leal ~~hQck lelcomp or len s1 Compression

Stabi z r Type (Inklinldessframeless) Not Used MOI ol None

Not UsedT rack bar ty pe

(a) Alternate springs used as required for body styles and optional equipshyment

Form Rev 3-67

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11 68MAKE OF CAR ~~~_P_o_n_t_i_a_c__--_MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEO- - REVISED_l-_)__

-FlREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400

MO DEl ===========---=~--=--_-=~==b==== ___ ~~__ ~ I

FRAME

Type ond desrq)tlon tSeparote frome

undrzed frome partlolfy ~ unit zed framel Integral Body - Frame Combination with Separate Ladder Type Front Frame Section

BODY - MISCElLANEOUS INFORMATION

Type c nosh (Iocque noml--r~- -- - --- - Acrylic Lacquer______

Hooci conr bolonced iys na) Ii ______-Xes__~ =------------Hooo el5e contol ( rnol enol) ~___ e~t~rIlc~

Vhce Incen No~ ocolon II Left Front Edge of Instrument Panel -+1-+_ Vis ib lej1rgugh -h--middot~~n=d-=s=hi~e==_l=d~___________________ _

I Engne No 10cOIon I Top of Cyl Block on R H Side Near Oil Filler (a)

---~-------------

-------~------

___---1NuCl-L_yen t WindJioCLlw--__________ JNillr1nlJ_yent WindQ~____

IFron I Zi g-Zag fpri n g wi t- h--F-o--aolJm--P=a~d--_____ _ Rear 1- d~I~______tr-_________~Z~lwg~-~Z~ag~~~~p~r~~n~g~ w~~Jo~~t~t~o~nu-~P~a~____________ 3d $eat

_ i_=_ro_n__~__C__on_p_~OI_)___ ~1-R_ea_r__--I___________

ir-~-r_a_nI -+________ZOL~bull Jg--ZioLa5O~g~S-Iltp~ri ng wi tILf-oa~m~P~ad-__________ Seu r =CK type r-iP-ea_r___-H- ingl~_ with -Co-t=-=ton~P-=ad==--______________ Ziljg~-~Zuag~-SltJP~r

Jrd sea

Wjild stlleid glass typ~ I e Single Curved Laminated Safety Platesigie Crved ~ laminated piatel

1de 910SS ype il curved Single Curved Tempered Safety Plate

~emDerea olatel

80Cklg) glos type compound

cvrveci bull tempered plate three Single Curved-TemperedSafety Plate (b) 22367piece 22337BODY STYLE ~~U~

Side ~Iass exposed surface ar a

10326Windshleid gloss eICoosed surface area

lJ~~Ull28b shy 83408192Backlight glass exposed surface areo -- -~-- 29804- 30235shy

---_

Totol gloss expos d surface area

_M_ ~ ~- --

Ign~t~on lock on steer~ng column aISo lOCkS steer~ng gear ana gearsn~r~ tIn Reverse with manual - Park with automatic transmission) key removable in locked position only and opening drivers door operates key in lock buzzer Interior ~ront door locking knobs moved

CalFront of RH cylinder bank on V~8 engines (b) Flexible plastic on convertible

torward to deter theft

Form Rev 3-67

AlVA Spccificatiols-Passe~Ce- Car Page 2J

ISSt ED _9-___-6_B_RV IS D_(e_)___N( 0 F CA( _---Po=ntlmiddotaC=----___MODE L Y 2Alt _1_9_69___ D AT

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD I FIREllIU) FIREBIRD

0 DEL ================F=I=RE=B=I=U)=====S=P=RNT=~=======3=5=O======H==O========4=O=O=====

(Indicate her standard oponal or NA on eoch )CGNVENIENCE EQUIPjVENT I Si~ ~indows Ootional

Power wndows ~~V~e~n~t-=~~~n~d~o~w~sL-____~______~_____________________________________~N~O~~Ve~n~t~W~i~n~d=o~w~s~________________~______________

L Backlight or tolgol Not Offered

Powr seat (specify typ os Power Tilt Seat (Fore and Aft Plus Elevation ~t Rear Edge) on ~H Bucket Seat - Optionalwell as avo lobility)

Radios (speedy type as well a availability)

Optional AM AM-FM A-FM Stereo - All Push Button Type

~ ItOr seot speok fIIr Optional

P~wer QfItenna Rear Mounted - Ootional

Not Offeredltecinng front seat bock (RL Or Doth)

Fronl eol head restroiner (RmiddotL or both) Standard

Clock Optional

Aor conditIone (5peclfy type Optional Reheat Cycle With Bi-Level A~r Distribut~on Systemand ova lobi Ii ty)

Safecruard Speedometer - Optional

tional on Cars With V-S En ine and Automatic ~ransm~ssion Combination

Not OfferedIgon lock lamp

Standard on Mardtop Coupe - Not Offered on ConvertibleDome lamp

Standard

Optional

Underhood lamp Ootional

CQurtesy lamp standard

Moa lamp Not Offered

Auto Irans quod lomp Slandard

3cereo Tape Player

Not Cf=ered

Ava~lable w~th All Radio Installations

~anual Antenna Front Mounted - Included itl Radio

Power Operated Top Optional on Convert~ble

Rear Window Defogger Optional - Not Ava~lable on Convertible

achometer Hood Mounted or Instrument Panel Mounted al

Elec Luggage Compt Lid Release Optional

LAMP HEIGHT AND SPACI~G

Height abov ground to center af bulb Or marker

Distance from CiL of cor to ente of bulb

tteocHomp

Toal

Sdeorncrkr

Headlomp

TOI

H9heu

-L-owes tmiddot

Hghest

Lowest

i Font

Rear

Inside

IOutsIde

Insde

OutSide

i I I I I

II I I

244

24 4

246

246

165

218

n4 281

160

252

Diectlonal Font

Reo

I I Same

250

as Tail Lamo

bull If Single headlamps at used ent here (al Panel mounted type not available at start ~f production - optional clock not available with this tachometer option

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MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-68REVISED_e__

WEIGHTS

MODEL Style No

illf-fIREBIRD SPRINT hardtoo Coupe CQmzertiole

22337 22367

i I1841 143032711 433 1929 1596 3521 i 433

I - _shy

6~7-i73 827 1 113 2 6 7 173 827 11 J

I1I i I II i

FIREBIRD 350 ErdtoE Coupe

i 223371

I i I i I 1962 14393401 I 433 1 567 173I

i -- shy

827 1 LJ gt ~

Convertible 22367 I

2046i 1605-36511433567 173 I i

82 7 i lJj 41

FIREBIRD HO I i bull I I II Hardton Coune 223 19841 14583442 1 433 i 567 173 827 ll

I433 I 567 1173 ffi7 1 l~jConvertible 22367 1 20681 16243692 I

I --~

l ~ I i

i i 1FIREBIRD 400 1_ ---shy20081 146313471 1 433 i 567 1173 827 _J jHardtop Coupe 223371 - i 433 567 117 3 827 ii 11Convertible 22367 1 2092 1629 1 3721 i i -shy- I

I =+II

i I

I -- shy

_

-- shy - shy shy

-- shy-

Ace sores amp EClJipmenl DII a WQhrs ~emcrrK

Automat~ Trans 0 Firebird and -FirebIrd -350 only Turbo Hvdra-Matic 1+ 18 1+ 10 + 28 I All models___

1+ 31 II - shy -- shyPower Steerincr - 2 1+ 29 I - - shy --- shy -Power Brakes DiscFrt l 1+ models+ 26 2 1+ 28 All - shyPower Brakes (DrumFrtl + 9 1+ 1 1+ 10 All except Firebird 4a1

-~----

Air Conditionina 1+108 1+ 4 1+112 i Firebird -- shy - ---- shyAir Conditionina +104 1+ 4 1+108 Firebird j50 Air Conditionincr 1+ 96 1+ 1+ 98 I Firebird

--~

2 400 shyRadio amp Man- Antenna + 6 1+ z + 9 - shy - -shy400 HO Enaine Oot I I 0 Firebird 400 400 EnqOp~ 12 I Firebird~()()--

- ~ ~~--- --shy _

Ram Air IV - 10 shy 2 I -shy - - shy

-----------shy

I -- - shy - shy _ shy -- shy - -shy -- shy- - - - --

I 1 --- shy

I I -- shy - shy -- shy

-- - shy -- shy -I I I I

-middotReference - SAE Aeraspace-Autamalive draWing standards Section E 1_02 (d)_

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CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

KEY SHEET

EXTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

vpoundRTICAL

ERO liNe

ACTUAL FRONT WIDTH OF OASH~ LZ) ~

~ y~ ~ I Hl01 ~- - j ~--t-

i ---101114 plusmnL30middot H138 I

j t~ i -- _ r-7il-r ~HL2 Jj~(~-- ~---LIZ7-- H 106 CLUOpoundO RAMP HI07

AGLpoundl Ll04J LIO LIOS

I -- L 103 ~--------

LENGTH amp HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE

INTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

WIDTH gtlt50 H51

FRONT COMPT qEAR COMPT

-- H~6 -=~-- ~~Tmiddot~ )~_L~8~A__ I

THIRD SEAT

- L204 -t

Form RaY 3-67

AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 26 Poge 26

CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET

DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS

oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround

eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull

11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out

SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured

Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS

EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF

DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn

L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard

eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front

_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr

LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf

123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~

_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension

130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface

EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the

ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole

centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle

enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol

mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel

H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t

~t front of rear wnee openIng

middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord

GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an

ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS

104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis

106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes

11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes

Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie

HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson

fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal

L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal

H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~

L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol

ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS

H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~

REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen

Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon

from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~

L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of

pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg

H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering

L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat

~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon

~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon

-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side

Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when

r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo

comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~

-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn

est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt

grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi

STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L

lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n

1 at HIP ROeM

c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f

plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third

-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure

H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical

STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The

hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne

L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne

W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level

W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~

H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine

H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen

V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised

W4 L20J H20 I 1728

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~AKE OF CAR __poNIT~Ac____MODEl YEAR __19_6_9__ DATE ISSUED 9-11-68 REVISED_Ce_)__

POWER TEAMS MODEL (Indicate whtbullbull standad 0 optionol)

AVAILABILITY

ENGINE

TRANSMISSION Ojlpl Comp

t)HP ToqlJ

FIREBIRD 223 CIJ in Carburetor Ratio RPM RPM

STADARD ENGINE

Firebird 250 (6) 1 bbl 901 li5 240 Manual (3-Sp) (a) 4800 2600 Automatic (c)

OPTIONAL ENGINES

AXLE RA TlO (Std lir )

I (Indicat Ale rcnio)

3551 3081 (b) (f) 3231 2561 (b)

Firebird Sr~nt I 250 (6)

250 (6 )

Firebird 350 350 (St

Firebird HO 350 (3 )

I Firebird 400 400 (8)

260 1051 230 El4 bbl 5400 3600I

255 4 bbl 1051 215 ~

2 bbl

4 bbl

4 bbL

38005200

921 355

4600 I 2800 265

325

51001051 1075 330

4800

400 (8) I 4 bbLirebird 400 HO 1075~ 335

I 5000

I I

irebird 400 Ram ir IV I 400 (8) bbl 1075 d 345 ~

5400

(a) 4~Speed manual optional Cb) 3231 with air conditioning

Manual (3-Sp) (a)

Turbo Hydra-I-atic

1anual (3-Sp) (al

3551 (d)

3231 2781 3551 (d)

3231 3081 (b) Automatic (c) 2561 2931 (e)

380 I 1anual (3-Sp) (al 3551 (gl I3200 Turbo Hydra-Matic 3551 (gl

Manual (3-Sp) (al 13 36 1 3551 (b)430

Turbo Hydra-Matic 3081 3231 (e)3300

430

3400 Manual (3-Sp) (al Turbo Hydra-Matic

3361 13081

3551 3551

(b) (e)

430 ~ 3700

1anual (4-Sp l Turbo Hydra-Matic

I 13 bull 90 113901

(d) (d)

(c) 2-Speed automatic or 3-Speed Turbo Hydra-Matic optional (d) Air conditioning not available (e) 2781 with air conditioning if 3081 not available witn 4-Speed manual op~ion

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR ---P--=onti=a=-c=____MODEt YEAR 1969__ DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED_(middot_)__

II I IMODEl==========~ilbF=I=RE==B=I=RD==~==F=~=~=R=i=~=RD==~I6==F=I=RE=3=~=~=RD==~I==F=I=~====~=RD~====F=I=~=0=~=I=RD=== ENGINE - GENERAL

Typtl 10 cyis valve orr L~ne 0 uverheadCam u V 8 Ln-heaa 3lnjU X 3gt2gt j~gtU j40 4 bull LUU j 1 q

Bore and stroke (nomnal) I 38774 3535 38774 X 3754 41224 X 375 Pson displacement cu bull n i 250 350 400 Bore spacIng (~ to 1) 44 462 No sy~tem I L Bank i 1-2-3-4-5-6 (In-Line) 1-3-5-7 frOn 0 rearl[ R Bank --shy 2-4-6-8

F ~lfr order 1-5-3-6-2-4 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 Comores rOTlO (nominal) 901 1051 921 1051 I 10751 Cylinder Head Mateflcl Allov Cast Iron CylInder Block Moteflal Allov Cast Iron CI SleeveHetdrynone None Number of 1 F ranI 2 entg ponts I Rear 1 EngIne Instolatlon angle i 3deg 35i

T axab Ie Dia 2 xNo Cyl 360 480horsepower 25 543 Publshng max bhp

I 175 230 (f) 265 325 330 480

eng RPM 4800 5400 4600 5100 Publishing max torque 240 260 (f) 355 380 430 330 (I b it RPM) 2600 3600 2800 3200 Recommended fuel regular - premium Regular Premium Premium

6 4

o

o

ENGINE - PISTONS MOI ol Aluminum Allov

Cam Ground Slipper Type - Tin Plateduecon and fnlsh

Negh plSon only oz 22070-22250 (b)19740 - 19920 I 21010 - 21190 Top iand 017 - 021 (d)024 - 029

Clearance 0025-0031(a ) (c)

No I n9 3427 - 3437 No2 tlnQ 3427 - 3437 No3 png

I Top 0022 - 0028 (a)Sklr

[Bottom(Imlts) 0017 - 0033 0020-0036 (e )

3667-3677 Ring groove 3667-3677 depth 3670-36803446 - 3456

No lt1 fln9 None

bull Max bhp (broke horsepower) and max torque corrlcred to 60 F and 2992 n Hg armosphc pressure

(a) Pistons selected for clearance at 1110 below top of piston (b) 1800 - 1820 on Ram Air IV Engine option (c) 0055 - 0061 on Ram Air IV Engine option (d) 033 - 042 on Ram Air IV Engine option (e) 004 - 0057 on Ram Air IV Engine option (f) Std (man trans engine) - Turbo Hydra-matic trans engine is rated

215 BHP 5200 RPM torque 255 lb ft 3800

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car ~ge 5 POle

MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n_t_ia_c___MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-l1-6~EVISED_(middot_)__

FIREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD 250 euin Engines 350 cuin Engines 400 cuin Engines

MODel

ENGINE- RINGS Compress~onINa 1 01 or Come

FunctIon CompressionNo2 oil or comp (top to

No3 oil or camp Oiloottom)

No4 oil or compo I None Cast Iron Reverse Twist witn shyDe Ic ption bull

Compres materi 01 coating (a) (b) (c) IMoly Channel - 1 BarrelI Ision etc Face 2 Taper FaceI

No 1 0778 No 2 bull U 1 )Width I 0778 019

Multi-Piece (2 Ra~ls amp I Expander) IGap 015

IDescriPtion bull Rails Steel with Chrome Plated o Dmaterial coating

I

ell i ete ~ Expander Stainless Steel lso

Gap II Q3S i In O~l R~ng AssemDly

Width

Eponder s

ENGINE - PISTON PINS

Type

otero 01 i SAE 5015 SAE 1016 Length 300 325 Diameter I 9272 9802

Locked in rod n I

pI sfon flootng etc i Locked in Rod I

Bush lin rod or P ston I None ng Motenoi I None

_

Itn DIS ton II bull 0003 - 0005 shy

0 DDS UUU-Clearance

ENGINE - CONNECTING RODS

Itn rod n-pltlt t+ Direton amp amount offset In pIston I i() Ricrht - 063

SAE 1037 1038Materlt al I Anna SteelI () 1141

Height (Oz) 31723 9 Length (center to cented i 66255 70

l Moraine Mateol amp Type Moraine 100-A (d) (e) (f) 400-A (d)-shyOverall lengthBearing 88837middotc

0005 - 0025 I UOU) - 0020 hClearance (timi ts) 0007 - 0027 Tq)-- End ploy 006 - 011 (Total for Two) (~ )0085 - 0135

(a) 250 1 bbl Eng~ne 1 - Barrel Face Moly Channel 12 - Taper Face Tin Plated

(b) 250 4 bbl Engine 1 - Barrel Face Moly Channel 12 - Taper Face Moly Channel

(c) 350 2 bbl Engine 1 - Barrel Face Moly Channel 12 - Taper Face Tin Plated

(d) Steel backed removable precision (e) Moraine 400-A on 4 bbl 250 cu in engines (f) Moraine 400-A on 4 bbl 350 cu in engines (g) 0007 - 0028 on 4 bbl 250 cu in engines (h) 0015 - 0031 with Ram Air IV option (i) 016 - 021 with Ram Air rv option

Form Rev 3-67

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

M A K E 0 F CA R _p_o_n_t_i_a_c___ MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-1l-62gtREVISED(e)

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD 250 euin Engines 350 euin Engines 400 euin EnginesMODEL

ENGINE - CRANKSHAFT A e ~i Nodular Iron (d)

--------~--~-------------------~-~-=~~~~~---------------

Rubber Floated Weight Ec thrus f r en by b~orng No1 j 7 ---4~-----------------

Ilnshe r play 002 - 006 0035 - 0085 ~-------------~-------

M1tal amp type Durex 100-A Steel Backed Removable Precision (b) 0003 ----0019 0002 - 0017 (c)1 C Co rOrlCCINo1 230 x 80 ------t-----~-- 300 x 94i

INo2 I 230 80 300 x 94 1 JOUfnaJ

iNa3 i 230 x 80 300 x 94 jlO and i bearng

I No ~ i 2 30 x

-80---__---1_______3_=_O-O--x----l=___1-3=-______

ern II r~_I~_5__~~2~-~~~0-x-~8~0--------+_-----------~3~~0~0~~x~~1~~5~9________ i 9th I ~la 6 2 3 OX 80 _____--=None--_______________

INa 230xlOl None IQI amp emf cyL oHse-r 1 None

Cronkorn IOut1t dlamefer 200 225

ENGINE - CAMSHAFT Overhead Between Cylinder BanksL~cat ii

I

Mateftol Hardened Alloy Cast IronI ~1 f e r ~ Aluminum ~lloy High Lead Babbit on Steel

3eor--gs 5L--Lbull r-~ 7 ChalnBelt (a)--~ 52

C~onkshoft ~~or Or 11 Hardened Cast Iron Hardened Sintered Iron

5crocket materai j fie Of

CmsnotT qeor or JrlVe Hardened Cast Iron Aluminum Alloy with Nylon Covered Teet shysorocket ~aterloj

~~ Teeth 60~~nksiTmng IWdth I 1031 - ~J4 88 c(Morse) - 100 (Link Belt)chon IPtch II 500 375

ENGINE - VALVE SYSTEM HYdroulc Ifters (Std opt NAj Standard (e) Va lye rolotor type

I(mtoke hausl)

Rocker otll

I

None 151 (f ~

deg 0

Op atn9 Inloketapp

Iearance I nd cot hot ExhouI 0 cold)

M-400 in lower half of No I 2 3 amp 4 locations of 4 bbl 350 cu in and 400 cu in engines

(a) Neoprene with fiberglass cord reinforcement (b) M-400 in all locations of option 6 cyl 4 bbl engine and all but 5

location of 400 cu in Ram Air IV engine (c) 0012 - 0028 on Ram Air IV engine option (d) Arma Steel on Ram Air IV engine option (e) Manual lash limited travel hydraulic lifters standard on Ram Air IV

engine

AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 7 P 09 7

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEa- 11- 6 8 ~EVISED (e)--- shyFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT

MODEL Cyl I-Bbl ) (6 Cy1 4-Bb1 ) - -

ENGINE shy VALVE SYSTEM (cont) Auto Man I Opm S (0 B Tel 14 14 22

Tmlng I nlul ~-~-- - shy

50 -shy --Sa-Closes (-ABCl 46

(bos d on Durafion deg 240 244 260 lop of

Opens (BBCl 46 52 60 rontp

IExhausl

12pont S I Closes IA TO 14 20 240 244 26~

-Dural)n deg

Ivolve oP~velop 28 26 U Ii -

~~- liGM-8440 WALumIreatment on face amp F 1 bull Chrome lL bull --seem O all length 4810 I 49Q2

-

IAclual 0011 h ad de 1 923 1917

IAngl 01 sal amp foc Seat - 45 9 t-fgce - 44deg i Not Used

~ ~ ~t In Ser1 rnnfilfrJCll

rs dla~ -- - shy3419 - 2412

151 m 10 g~ I d cleaonc DOlfi ----- -shy

- -- 0Q3 3-43tL ff ( ro lash) 400 + 011 bull -g + 011 _---

InIal 10ul Valve closd 946 16298 624 16298 speng (lb in) 1006 684 press amp Val open 165b

12298 LLbL

11918 gh (lb n) 1756 1282

j Inneet Vole clo d 305 15898--shyIsClring (lb in) 36 5

pr amp 594 -

Volve opn I ngth (lb in) --shy 654 11518

~ Motenal 21-2 StwA1um Treat on Face amp Flash Chrome Pl Stem i 001 I ngth 4799 4891

I Actuol oeroll head dia 1 603 - 1597 i A91 01 Sear amp foee Seuroat - 45deg Face - 44deg Seat ser mafol NQt Used I S m diameter 3414 - 3407 i Stem 10 guide clearance 0021 - 0038 I Li ft (cO ura 10 sh) 400 + 011 438 + 011

Exhaust 946 624 Outr Veale closed 16298 16298 spring (I~in) 1006 684 press amp Vale opn 1656 1162 9th bullbull in) 1756 12298 1282

11918 ~

Inner Vole closed 305 15898 spring Olain) ----shy 365 press amp Vale open 594 lenglh (lb I in) --shy 654 11598

ENGINE - LUBRICAnON SYSTEM MOin bearinJs Pressure

Type of Connecting rods Pressure

lubrica Pi Slon pns Snlash lion (splash

Comshaft beans Pressnr ptbullbull sur Tappets Prssnreuro noule) Timing gear 0 chain ~jgtlr - Nnr Tlhr rhn

Cylinde wails i Mptprd Jpt (Continued)

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Poe 7aPoe 7 ~

MAKE OF CAR -ntiac MODEL YEAR-=-__ DATE rSSu ED 9-~-68 REVISED_(middot_l__

FIREBIRD 350

MODEl-=~-=========~==-=========-=__=====-==~=-__=-~__=F=-==__========

ENGIN E - VALVE SYSTEM (cont)

IOp ns (BTC) 22 TimIng (based on I tap of ramp points)

Iintoke IClos s (vABC) Ii i Durationmiddot d 1

Opens (BSC)

IEhO C loses (v A TCl

57

Durorion bull d_

269

72

25

277 ________________~4~70______________~1____~~______~____~~_________IVai opennl orloe I

GM-8440 -litn Aluminum Treatrnent on Face amp Flash Chrome Plated StemMOfftrtol

5093

Acluol 0 011 head dia 2113 - 2107

Angle of s ot 8 face

Seat Insert materia

ISfem diameter

~ot ~sed

JU9 - 3412

)016 - J033iSlem to guide coronce

L ft C zero lashl 1 376 ~ 011 4-1 = all Intake

IOurer iVolv clos d 596 79 ~ 15823 ~ 1 591656 I 9a

I (lb inl I~sprn9

press amp 1223IValve open ~ 120631325length (Ib~ in) I I 31 7Inne IValv clos ed ~ 1 5423

spring II 377 (lb ~ n)

pr ss amp Vole 0 en 888

~88 ~ 11663I(lbbull n~

19272 ~ 117720672

42 ~ 1 52148

3586 10586 ~ 1107

HO Jlplusmn

78 88 1591

191 6 ~ 11812056

42 sect 1 52148

9533 10533 e 1Ul

5015 5082

1663 - ~o57 1773 - 1767i Actual o oil h ed dio

Angle oi seat amp face I

Seat nsert mOleal lot used

I Stem diamele 3414 - 3-107

IStem to guide clearance 0021 - 0038

Lift ( zero tosh) II 412 0 Ll 413 011 Exheu sr V01 dosed 79Ouler 596

1 591~ 1 5823 aa(Ibr in) 656s pr in I press amp 19244Valve opn 1287 e 1178e 1 703 206441387I ngth (lb- n)

Valve dosed 42Inner I 317 1521 15423 48 377(lb n) spring

press amp Vole ope 944 9573~ 11303 Ii 1108 1044 10573Inglh (lb inl Ii I

I

ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM middotM bon eOffgs II

Type of ConneCTng rods il lubri co pton pns tion

(splash Comshaft bearings I

Tappets I presSure

noul l Timng gear or chain

Cylindr wails

Pressure

Pressure

Splash

Pressure

Pressure

1etered Jet

Metered Jet

(Conhnued)

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Poge 7 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Poge 7 b

MAKE OF CAR __P_on_t_J_~_ac---___MODEL YEAR 19-69- DATE ISSUErr-ll - 6 8 REVISED (a)

FIREBIRD 400 HOPIREBIRD 400MODEL i

ENGINE - VALVE SYSTEM I(ont) Manual Turbo H-M LJ312310pens (8TC) -I - 77 ---- r---- shy

Timing 70j Intake ICloses (ABC) 70 (bosed on i 2BB 273IDuration - deg 273 top of 90 7BOpen s (n 8B Cl 78 ramp I

32Exhaust IClo ses ( A TCl 3131pOlnf $)

302 2B9i IDurationmiddot d eg 2B9 63 12 54 1254 12jYalve ooening overlop

IMotei 121 GM-8440 wA1um Treaton Face amp Flash Chrome Pl Stern IOveail length 5093 IActual oeoll head dia

I

I 2113 - 2107 30 12IAngle or seat amp face Seat 29 0 Face

i-eat n sef moe oj Not Used Stem di amete 3419 - 3412 iStem to gude clearance I 0016 - 0033 Lift (I~ zeo lash) I 410 011 414 + 011 410 + 011+Intake

7BValve dosed 633Oute I633 1 591 15 61 1 5613(tbo in) 693prong 88 693 press amp 19272 132132Valve open 1177 1151 11513length lb in 20672 142142

I j) 4l JgtValve ltIosedlinne 1 521 1521 1 5213 48 41(lb sect in) 141Iprin lt

1j~b Ipress amp 974Valve open 1107 11 11113i length 107410586(lb I~ inl 074

i Matet 01 i 21-2 Steel wAlumTreat on Face amp Flash Chrome Pl StE

1

61

i Oeroll length

- I Actual overall heod dia

i Angle of saat amp faea

Sat nsarl matarlol I I Stam diamatar

I Stem to guida claaranea

Exhou st I Li It (i zara lash) 411 -+- nll

- I Qutar Valya closad 633 spring (lbin) hq 1 15613 preu amp Valva opan ~325 11483length Ultin) 425

gt

Inner Voiye dosad 35 15213Ispring e(tbin 41

pran amp Vaia apan 979 langth Ubin) 11079

110B3

5082 1773 - 1 767

45deg Seat - 44deg Face Nat Used

3411 - 3407 o( 21 - 0038

413 -+- 011 78 RR 1591

- 19244 117820644

-42 48

1521

9573 10573 1108

413 + 01 633 693

1325 1425

35 41 97middot9

1079

15

15

11

11

4l

Ot

ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM Pressure Main baarings

Typa 01 I Cannacting rods Pressure lubri eamiddot SplashPilton pinstion PressureCamshaft baorings(plalh

PressureTappatspraura nau8) Timing gaar or en ain Metered Je~

Cylindar JII Metered Jet (Continuad)

__~Fa Rav 3-67

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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 7 C Page 7 C

MAKE 0 F CAR --=Pontiac-___Ma DEl YEA R 19 6 9 DATE ISSUEamp-11-68REVISED(el

PIREBIRD RAv1 AIR IV ENGINE OPTION MODEl-====--=====~-================================================= ENGiNE - VALVE SYSTEM IcontI

Open s (0 B Te) II 42I shyLiming

86Clos s Intak (base~ on I 308Durationmiddot d g top at 95Opens (GBBC) rame

Closes ( A TCl 45 ExnaustpontsJ 320Duroton bull dgi

87 Valve openna overlap

GM-8440 wAlum Treatment on Face amp Chrome Plated Stern 01 011 lengtn

[Material

5198 2113 - 2107Actual overall head dia

30deg Seat - 29deg FaceAngle of eat amp Face

Not UsedSeat Insert moterial

3419 - 3412Stem di am ter

0016 0033Stm to guide clearance

Lift (lt0 zero lash) i 520 + 011 Intake

Valve cloed 70Outer 1820(lb~ in) I 80spring press 8 214Vale open I

1300i Ien9tn 228 37

(lb in)

Vale closed Inner 1750 (lb~in) 43Ispring

105Ipress amp Vale open 1230Ien9th (Ibmiddot~ n) 115 21-2 Steel wAlum Treat on Face amp Chrome Platea SternI Materi a I

Overalllen9th 5212 1 773 - 1767 Actual overall head dia~

I Angle of seat amp fac 45deg Seat - 44deg Face Seat nt matal Not Used Stem diameter 3414 - 3407 Stem to guide clearance 0021 - 0038 Lift ((il Xero lash) 520 + 011

E hau st

- Outer Valve clased 70 1820(lbin)spring 80

iL4press amp Valye open length 228 1300(I11in1

~ 37Velec lasedInner 1750(lb i~l 43spring

pres s amp LUgtVale open 1230length (lbin) 115

ENGINE -LUBRICATION SYSTEM Main bearings Pressure

Type of Connecting rods Pressure lubri camiddot Piston pins Solash lion

(pled prebullbullure

Camshaft bearings

Tappets

Pressure Pressure

noulel Toming lIear or chain Metered Jet Cylinder wall Metered Jet

(Continued)

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Pge a

MAKE OF CAR_-P~o)n~lt~i-a~lc------___ MODEL YEAR 969

FIREBIRD FIREBIRDFIREBIRD 350 HOSPRINTMODEL FIREBIRD

ENGINE-LUBRICATION SYSTEMcontj

Normal 011 pressure (ib engine

01 aress sending un (elect or mechl Electric Type 0 i ntake [floating stationary) Stationa Screen Oil filter system If11 flow porr other Full Flow _F__lt~e_r~re~o~lo~c~e~m~e~n_t_ie~l~em~en~I~~co~m~p~i~e~e~)__~__________________________~C~o~m~le~t~e__________-=_________________ CapacIty of C JSe less fl iterr-etl II (q) I 45 5

Single Viscosity Acceptable Anticipated Lowest Temp SAE Number Alternate

at grade recommended (SAE VIScosity Above Freezing (+32u F) 20W lOW - 30 and remoerotre range I

Below Freezing (OoF to +32oF) lOW lOW - 30 Below Zero 5W SW - 20

ENGINE - EXHAUST SYSTEM

Type slngle single h cross-over dual other) Single (a)

Muffl r No amp type reverse flow SfrOlgrt thru separate resonator]

Exhaust pe dltgtshy Branch iO D w a th c k ) IMain

i I

One - Reverse Flow (b)

None ( c I 200 x 060 None 200 x 060 I 225 X (d) I 225 X 070 225 X 06 o

Muffler Outlet Spount (or Spouts) 200 x 060

ENGINE - CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM Type I ventIlates to atmos ISonaord Induction System

InducflOn systemother10ptlonat None Make Ona model II AC Type CV-735C I AC Type CV-6J9C

~

LOCClflon Intake Manifold Push ROd Cover Energy source ltmanliold

Con tro i vacuum carburetor alf Manifold Vacuum Un I SfrfQm orhfrl

I Cantrol method (variable Variable OrificeIofi ce fed odi c

other)

DIscharges (to inlake

manifold corbo Olt Intake Manifold intoke olr cleaner

intake other)

Complele AI r in ie (breather cop s) stem carburetor eJlr cleaner Through Filter in the Carburetor Air C~=aner

olhe r) -

Flame arrestor (screen Check Valve check valve other) I

(a) Dual system standard on HO yn pipe joins dual outlet manifold to single exhaust pipe on Sprint Crossover pipe used on 350

(b) One crossflow muffler with dual inlets and outlets reverse flow resonshyator ahead of muffler in each pipe on dual systems

(c) Sprint yn pipe legs 200 x 060 076 - front section 070 - rear sectioni~ Front section 225 x 070 ~ear section

1t Except 350 HO engine wh~ch ~s 55 to 60 above 2600 RPM Form Rev 3 -6 7

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page 8 a

MAKE OF CAR_--=-~~~___ MODEL YEAR_--19-6-o9----DATE ISSUEr-11- 68REVISED_(e_)__

FlREBIRD

MODEl_==============~=======================4=0=0====~~================ ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM (cont)

0 i pump Iype Sour Gear Normal 01 pressure (lb engne rpm) 55-60 Above 2600 RPM Oil pre sending unt (elect or mech) Electric Type ad ntoke (floatIng stationary) StationarY Screen Oil filler system (full flow parr other) Full Flow odter replacement (element complete) Comolete CopaClly 01 c case less Ii Iterrei II (qt) 5

Single Viscosity Acceptab Anticipated Lowest Temo SAE Number Alternat

01 grode recommended (SAE scosity bullAbove Freezing (+320 F ) 20W (C) lOW - 30and temperoture range)

Below Freezing (ooF to +32oF ) lOW lOW - 30 sw SW - 20

e (d (d

ENGINE - EXHAUST SYSTEM Type Isngle sngle wth crass-over DualQual oth d

Muffler No amp ty pe (reese flow lone - Reverse Crossflow Hi th Dual Inlets amp Outlets ( a)sTralgnt tnru separate resonatod

Exhausl ppe da iO D wai I Ih ele)

Brancn

Mcun Front 200 Not Used

x 060 b Rear 225 x 070 200 x 060 Muffler Outlet S outs

ENGINE - CRANKCASE VENnlAnON SYSTEM

i Make nd madei AC Type CV-679C I Loco Push Rod Cover En rgy sourc (monltold

Conlrol vacuum carburetor oir Manifold Vacuum Unit stream oth r)I

Conlrol meThod (ooble

orifice (xed orllte

olher Variable Orifice

Complet

systtm

Discharges (10 Inlok

monrald carb Olf

Intoke oir cleaner

intok other)

Intake Manifold

Ai r n leI (br alher cop

carburetor Olf cieanef

oth r) Through Filter in Carburetor Air Cleaner

F I om e aeslor (s ereen

check valve other) Check Valve

(a) Reverse flow resonator ahead of muffler in each pipe (b) 225 x 076 with 400 HO and Ram Air IV options (c) 30W with Ram Air IV option (d) 10W-40 with Ram Air IV option

AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPoge I Pog 9

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot

1

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD

MODEL FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400

ENGINE - EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL

I Air distribution eod manfold te ~

Type (Air Injection engine

modi fi eotlons other

Air

In ection Pump

i Type

Relief valve (type) I

Displacement

Dri ve ratio

Orie type

I

I Fdter (describe)

i

I

I

VL ~

~ (if

~9

~ Air

In i ect on

Sy stem

Point of entry

Check valve tv e

Make

i Madel

Carburetor Borrel size

Drive

Neutrol

I ~i idle A F mixture

Aux Adv Systems (Iype) II i Make I 411

Iod e l I I _lty Star (rpm) Centfgal Intermed adv If paints~ crank I

1

sect ~

deQbullbull rpm degrees ~ Distributa eng rpm Maxdeg rpmi y

Start (in H glVacuum adv in Infermed crank points

dgmiddot~ in Hgd gr s ~ eng rpm Max d g bull in

i Vacuum Source

Timing Crank degre s - rpm

Cooling Syst m

Exhoust System 7

Page 0 P ge 10AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n_t_i_a_c_--__MODELY~AR 1969 DATE ISSUE8-ll- 68 REVISED ()

II IFlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREB-I-RD-shy

MODEL ================~IF=I=RE==B=I=RD==d==~=P~R7I=NT==~===3=5=0==~~==H==O~==~===4=0=0====== ENGINE _ FUEl SYSTEM See supplemenal ogtge for Deal of i=uel Iee~on

Superenorge ec f ~sed

Induction type Carburetor el Carburetor

lnll~Clon suoercharger

Refill capacIty (US gals) 185Fuel Tonk iFiller locotlon Center Rear

T yp ( lee or mech) MechanicalFuel Locations Riaht Front of Enainel Left Front of Eng~nePump Pres Sure range 4 0 - 55 I 50 - 65

Vacuum booSler (std optional none) None Fuel Type IMn Plastic Fabric in Fuel Tank and Sintered Bronze in F Iter Locations Carbo Inlet (a)

Choke type Automatic I

Intake montiold heat control Exhausterhoust or wafer I

Corbure Slandard Oil Wetted PaperA cleaner il type (c) rOplonal Two Staqe - Wetted Plastic Foam Over Paper EIemenE

neutrollor Idrlve) Automat D 500 500 650 650 1(750 Ram A~rr I I IN D Idle A F nx ---

tor

lldle speed spec iMaruol N 500(6-1 Bbl )1600 (6-4 Bb 1 )18 5 0 (35 0 - 2 Bb 1 H10 0 0 (3gt U amp 4 U U Bbl) )

CARBURETOR SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

IEngine I Corburtors Modei Usage Tronsrn5S0nDispi Make I Model

I Firebird 250 Manual Rochester 7029l65(b

Automatic Rochester 7029166(b ~

No Used Borrel and Type Si le

ll-Bbl 169 1 l-Bbl ~ 169

Firebird Sprint 250 Manual Automatic

I

Firebird 350 350 Manual 1

Firebird HO

Firebird400 amp

400 HO OptJd

Firebird 400 Ram Air IV

(a) Pleated pape

Automatic

350 Manual Turbo H-M

Manual Turbo HM

400

400 Manual Turbo H-M

iRochester I Rochester

iRochester Rochester

Rochester Rochester

Rochester Rochester

Rochester Rochester

I

inshead of Sinttred bronze (b) 7029167 withlmani trans amp At 7029168

7029261 ~7029260

7028071 7029062

bull 7029263 7029268

7029263 7029268

7029273 7029270

in all 1 amp 4

14-Bbl~ P-l38 14-Bbl~ S-225

12-BbL 169 12-Bbl 169

14-Bblr P-l38 14-Bbl 5-225

14-Bb-1shy P-l38 14-Bbl S-225

14-Bbl P-l38 14-Bbl S-225

bbl ca buretors with AT amp A C

(c) Includes provisions for thermbstatic control of carbo inlet ar temp (d) When T-42 Ram Air Option is installedthe MT 7028273 or the 7028270

AMA Specifications-rassenger Car Page J 1

7ype system (pressure pressure vetred (I Pressure Vented crmosoher1c othed I

MAKE o F CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE S5 E 9- 1 1- 6 ~ 1 U D - _ EVI5ED_middot___ -- shy

MODEL

ENGiNE shy COOLING SYSTEM

FIREBIRD

6 Cyl

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRIIT 350

shy

Engines

FIREBIRD FIREB fLO 400

V-B Engines

Radiato cop relief valve pre bullbull ure [I J-4~--li_7L__P~S ____________________ _T

~~rncula Type lenoke byposs) Choke _ ______~_____t----__ hrmo stot I St orr s to open at ( F) _________________l~Q__O_O--_______________

Type Ientfugal othe II Cent-j -FlJga J I GPM 1000 pump rpm il 16 INumberoipumps One I Div I Vbeit otheri V-Bel t

____1g_e_ong type Sealed Ball Bearing Internal

RcdJCHor care type Tube and Centerrcellu~or tube and fin other)

CoolIng 1 With heater (qt 194350 186 (400) system I Without heater (qt) I Heater Standard Equipment cOpacify IOpt equlPmentspeclfy iqt 1 i 123 wAjr Condo 1203 (350) IB7 ( 4001 with ~----~~~~--~~~~-~I~ Ioter lockets full length of cyl (yes no) yes Wottr al oround cylinder (yes flO Yes

R ral Qror

Lower

Number and type

(molded straight)

Ilnslde diameter

Number and type

I(molded straignr)

One Molded

1 50

One Molded IUpperhose

1 50

I I Number and type Hose Not Used(molded stragt)IByposs

oNumbe of bladesamp spacn 4 76o amp 104 (a) (b)

IDiometer I 17 62 19 0 Fan Ratlo fan to crankshaft rev I 951 (lOSl with AC) 1~91112S1 with Ale bull AT 1121 with M

Fan cutout type 1o1iri r1+-h-hQm+-dmiddot-i(~11v Cnntrnl1pl l-~ fa 1( 0 Bearing type ~pp Wa er~ Pumo Fan ~ ~ A ~ C R C E FG F F I

bull Drive General-or middotaternato r IA A B A B n F F F F belt s I Water Pump ~ A A A C R C E F G E F I (indicate Po we Steering B BD G I belt used I Air Conditioning II C C H H by letter) II

Ii

1

bull Drive 3elt DimenSions

Angle of V

A

36deg

B

36deg

C

36deg

D

36deg

E

36deg

F

36deg

G

36deg

H

36deg

I

36deg

J I K

Nominal Length (SAE) 390 51 5 580 276 540 500 520 590 535 Width 38 47 47 38 38 38 47 47 47 (a) 7 blade 18 d~a Power-Flex fan on 6 cyl w~th AC (b) 7 blade 195 dia fan on all V-8 with AC - 5 blade 19 dia Power-Flex

std on 400 V-aexcept std 4 blade fan used with Ram Air Option

AMA Specifications-PasseQe Car P og 1oge r2

DATE iSSUED_3_-l_1_-_-S_ REVSED_(_i___DEL YEAR_----9_MAK E OF CA R--zJ~~--c--FlRE3tD REBIRDIREBIRD

350 cu ~n Eng~~es 400 cu in E~g~nes250 =~ i~ Engines

MODEl

ELEORICAL - SUPPLY SYSTEM Delco i-59 (=) Je1co R-59

12-66 Moke and Model Delco -55 (al

iVoltage RIg amp Torcl Plotes Ii 12-54 12-54

511 - 53 Amp~ 2 SM - 61 AmpHrISAEDesignationampAmpHrRtgI 17 Ml - 44 AmoHr Battery

Unde- ood - 1 H SideLocation il Under Bocd - RB Side

T ermlna I grounded

Make

a~ive

Generator ~M~0~d~e~I_______________________~____-21~1~O~OL7~6~1~(C~)~______~______~~~~~~(d~l__________r-______~1~1~0~O~8~3~2~(~f~)________

Type and rOling 37 Amo (el eel 37 Amp (elor Alternoror IOutput ot eglne idle (n utral) 5-10 Amps

IRoflo Gen To Crs rev 2~-~1 (3021 Wit C)

iMoke Delco Remv

1119515

iTyp Regulati~~ Contac~s in Standard Tvoe

iClOSing volag Cutoue Relay ~ot Required I generotor rpm

Regulator Revfrse curreont Cutoue Relay Not Required110 ap n

Regu VoitoQe

Ilated

Voltage

tei t

condltlon

I -

ElECTRICAl- STARTiNG SYSTEM

Motor RotatIon (drlve Clockwise

lend view)

Mok Jelco RemvI

Stortlnq Modei 107293 1107355

Clutch

Motor

control

Switch (sol noid manuol

Starting

procedure

Solenoid

II Place gearshift leller i1 neutral and depress outch With cold engine cepress I acceleraeor pedal to floor and release With ann engine hold acce1erator pedal I about halfway down turn ignition key clockwise to engage starter release key as

soon as engine starts

middotUse neucral or park with automaeic transmission (No clutch)

Engag ment type Ii Slidine Gear - Overrlnning

IPinion mh s (front r ar) il Front

Motor

Drive INumb r

PinIon

IManual Flywh 101 teeth

IAuto

Flywheel tooth Monuol

fac wldrh Aulo

11

15S

ISS

I

41

41

9

166

166

40

40

la) Delco 11-59 used w~th Ale or HD baetery opeLon (bl With regular fuel eng~ne - Delco 11-59 wLth premium fuel engine or HD battery opt~on

(c) 1100760 (55 amp) with AC (d) 1100700 (55 amp) with AC (e) Diode reotified 3-phase alternating current (f) 1100830 (55 amp) wLth AC

I

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car age 1J Page 13

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUE09- 11 - 6 8REVISED Ie)

FlREBIRD MODel

0 V-8 2-Bbl EngineselECTRICAL - IGNITION SYSTEM 250 L-6 Engines

ad- In

~ronai - Srd Op A I Standard Type Transsforlzed - Std Opt NA i Not Offered

Other ( pec fy) I ---Make I Delco Remy Model 1115414 1115410

Ampgt i Enne sloPoed I 34 I Engne Idling 21

iMake I Delco Remv

IMadel II 1 () A 7 r (rl ) 111 n4 7 4 (~) 1111942 (c) 1111960 (d) ICentfgal Start (rpm) qnn 1000 800 1100 ladv n I

I 15-19 12-16 13-17 12-16c sh of _nlermecilOUt

jd~grees I ~engjne pOlnfS deg bull L rpm

pm i I 1 cn 750 1950 2000 lIomlnal) lMox deg_ - rpm 1126-~Oi34400 24-2a5100 22-264800 20-244600

D1 strlb v fOr Vocuum IStart (n Hg) 5-7 5-7 6-8 8-10

Ie shaft Iintermedate NoneIdegrees - pants dego in Hg ln Hg bull (nomnal 1M d H

15deg (a 10 5 115 20deg 13-15 20deg 15-1 ax ego n g -IBreaker gap (n) I 016

ICam angle dg 31 - 3~4__________~1~~____~2~8~-~3~2________

7

8reaker orm tension (oz) 19 23 Crankshaft deg bull rpm TDC 5deg BTDC IMark location On Balancer On IMake

9

I I ~ Madel I AC R-44NS r AC R-45S

Spark Thread mml i 14 MMPlug Tghtenng lorqve (lb ft) 15-25 IGap I 033 - 038 IConductor lyoe Distributed Resistance

Cabl~ Insulolian type NeoPrene iSpork plug proteetor HVPalon Boot

ELECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION Locations amp type II (e)

(a) Used on 1 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (b) Used on 4 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (c) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with auto trans (d) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with man trans (e) Wide gap distributor rotor distributed resistance secondary cables

resistor spark plugs (5000 OHMS) engine to dash ground strap and fender skirt to frame ground strap

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page lJ3Page J 3 a

MAKE 0 F CA R ___p_on_t_i_ac______ DEl YEAR--=1969__ DATE ISSUED 9-1-53 REVISED_(____

FREBIRD

MODEL 350 v-a 4-B~1 Sngknes and All 400 v-a EnginesElECTRiCAL - iGNITION SYSTEM

Standard

i ron~Sod - Sd Upt NA

iConv on) - Sd Op NA

Not Offarea

Of h f r s pe c ~ fy )

Delco Remv

1115410 C )

34 I Ams

IEnglne Idlng 21

IModJ lllHlIcl 111l96Sldl 1 nU966 tel

(f)Timing

Pulley Hub

All 00 Engkoes)Spak ThOd 1m) 14mm ----------- shy

28 - 3l

90 8TDC

Crankshaft

AC

lC R-4SS (AC R-44S on

Plug Tgh---n-9--o-r-q-u-e~(~lb-~h-~I------t-----------------------------1~5~-~2-5---------------------

IGap 033 - 038

Ccnducar yp~e~____________-_______________________~D~i~s~t~r~i~b~u~ted Resistance I n ~u IQ ton Yo __ _______Npoundp--r--ene-_--_---=_------------------Coble SPOllo DIUt Ph)f ft Halon BootI

ElECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION

See Page 13

(al Used en -i-Bbl 400 ell in v-a englnes with Turbo Hydra-Matic (b) Used on 4-Bbl 400 cu in -9 engine$ 1 th Manual1ransmtssion (el Used on ~-abl 400 IU in Ram Air IV anglnes Manual and Automatic Transmissions (dl Used on J-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Turbo Hydra-Ma tic (el Usna on 4-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Manual 7r1nsmiss ion (f) 15deg aTDC Ram Air IV engine~n

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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 14

MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n-t-~-middota_c___MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErY-1l- 68 REVISED~_)___ _

FIREBIRD I FIREBID I FIREBIRD I FIRI4BOCI f

MODel FIREBTRD S~RINT ~~ 3 5 o_l~~ H0

ElECTRICAl-INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT

-

shy

a rC1

Speed- i Type Mechani-al ometer I Tnp odomete (yesno) No~--- -

- Charge dcao - ype Telltale Lamp-TemperoTure indicator - fype I Telltale Lamp -ad pressure indlcoTor I Telltale LamQtype -~ ---Fuel ndcatar - ype i Electric Gags

I Optional instrument cluster with temperatureOthe

[ rli 1 gtrpccnp rp11 1 ltgt reDl rl~Fd [l tr gages Rlus tad Wind IType - Standard Two-Speed Electricshield - pe-r Ttee - degetional None Wndmiddot I Standara ~E=leQtr~~c~__~P~um~~nt~~al w~t~ W~per Mot6~I Type - __shield Nosher Type - Op bullbull onol None

IType Solenoid I i Num ber used 1 Std (a)IAme draw (each) 43 to 59 125 v

Horn

D__RI_V_E_U_N_I_TS__-_C_l_UT_C_H__IM_a_nua_I_T_ro_n_~_i_ss_io_n_i_6~_-C~y_l~__E~n~g~i~n~e~s~____1 V-8 Engines

Make amp ty pe il Own-Dry Type presure olate sprlnos 1 Disc Spring Toto I 5 of n9 _Qad(Ib)____-il-il_______________~2~0=5~O-i(bJ-_- ~ - - _-=-_~-_-_-~~-_-~ No of cutch driven discs ~I One

I~M-O-te--o_I------_+------__- __--_--~w~o~v~e~n~M~o~l~d~e~d~_A_s~b__e_s_tps ____ _ IOutsde amp nscle_~-lO 0 X 6~ c J9~_~_~ sect 5

Clutch I TOIOI elloolso bull nI 8293 (c) 8556-=--_---_-i-__~---L-J--lJ-J___________I___-_ faCIng jThckness I 135 (c) 140

iEng0lmnl cushon 1 Ing method it Driven Plate Waved Spoke Springsi

Release IType amp method bearl ng of lubncoton Ball Thrust - Prepacked amp Sealed Torsona Methods sprIngs

damping frlcton mateol Coil Sprin s and Metal to Metal Friction

(a) Second horn optional (b) 2350 pressure on Firebird Sprint and Firebird 400 (c) Firebird Sprint uses 104 x 65 driven plate with 8056 effective

area and 140 facing thickness

FomRe 3

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page is

Pontiac 1969MAKE OF CAR MODel YEAR DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot)

--------------~---

MODEL FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD

SPRINT 350 FIREBIRD

HO FIREBIRD

400

DRIVE UNITS - TRANSMISSIONS Manu I 3-speed (std ar opt)

AvtomoTIC

DRIVE UNITS - MANUAl TRANS

--- 3-SPEED 4-SPEED

Number or forward speeds 350 V-8(b) All V-8(c)6 Cyl (a) 6-Cyl All V-8(d) 24212851 2541 2851n first 2521 1611 20211681 1501T i In secono 1881

ronsml s~ 51Qn OfIQS i In third 1 00 11 00 1 1001 1351 1461

In fourth 1001 1001 j In rev~rse 2951 2331 28512631 2591

Synclronous mesnlng S pee dy geor s All Forward

SIlIft iever location (a) (b) Floor Shift I

I Cooeelly (at) 35 28 35 35 IIType recommended TYEe A - Extreme Pressure

Lucri nr SA E VI smiddot1 Summer I I coS Ity I Win number Extreme cold

80 or 90 80 or 90 80 or 90

DRIVEmiddot UNITS - MANUAL TRANS WOVERDRIVE For onSMISSlon data see manual transmission section)

Type pianetory or other Not Offered ManucH iockoU1 yes nol

Downsndr acceiertuor confrol (yes no)

Minmvm cT-tn speed

Geor ottO

IC ()(O dODOClty pI ver rive oniy

Seperete Ii Iler (yes no) I I Type recommended

Lub con t i SummerjSAEis WintI~OSitY

number Extreme cold

(a) Column shift standard - floor shift optional (standard on Firebird Sprint (b) Available with standard column shift only (c) Standard on 400 cu in V-8 includes floor shift - optional on 350 cu ir

V-8 (d) Special order close ratio transmission (2201 1641 1281 1001

and 2271 R) standard and only available with 391 and 4331 rear axle ratio on Firebird 350 HO and Firebird 400

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car PoglII 16

ISSU ED_3_-_~l_-_a_REVISEO_(middot_1__MAKE 0 F CAR __pon~tlac----___MO 0 EL YfAR_9_6_9__0 ATE

FIREBIRD PIREBIRD SPRT FIREaIlW 350IFREBIRD -10

FlREBIRO 350 2-BBL i FlREBlRO ~OOMODEL FREBIRO 350

DRIVE UNITS- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Tod nOm

Torque Conver~erType describe

Selecto locolon Steering Column (a)

List 9or rattos Selecto Pobullbulln ond indicot which abullbull used in

II I J R1- 1 75

Jshy LipCJ -6 rT6Gl-shy1 )0

1

R 1 92

)j

- shy0 S

252 252 152 1 52 1 00

L 252 (c j

20$ ~l D

248 148 100

S 248 1 48

L 24S(dl

och slec to pos ilion

-1 ~n ~k-q ~ f-~ l_hl -6 4-8bl V-8 2-Bb1shy hSO 2-8b 1shy 350 ~-3bl 1400 4-ltlbl

Mo ushft s oeed -dri a ranse I ~) ao I 7J i(eI40(fI61 (eI6] (f)70 (eISO (fI851(eI45 (f)7~(e)41 (f)721(e)43 (7

Mea ~ieldown speed-drive ronge (J) 75 68 lig)62(h)3 (g) 65 (h) 60 (g) 80 (hi 47(g) 72 (h) 2~(g) 66 (hi 21(gl 74 (1 J 6

INumb r of 1 menfS I Three

Toque Mox roo at s loll i 281 I 25 1 251 201 2 0 1 I 231 I 23 ~

conetor Type 01 coolin9 (oi I quid) Ii Water

INomnol diomefr I 11~75 1251

LubriconCopocy-ef11 (pt) 15 (aporolC) 16 (ApprolC) 19 (Approx)

i Type commendd GM Dexron Automatic ~ransmission Fluid

Speclol transmtsston Shift lever must be lfted over stop to enter tpark J Reverse I and Low (S gtn 400) paSl t1ons Eng~ne starting on Neutral and ark positions orovided for ifeolures

ORNE UNITS - PROPEllER SHAFT Numb sed I vne

IType (stroigI tube tub-intub Straight lClbe inferno I ernal dompr ele) I

OUl

diom

Ingh

Ii Monuol 3middotspd trons II

I II I

IMa~uol 4-sped Iron s

2 75 x

275 x

4995 x 065

4996 065x

_011

thicleshy

ness Overdrive transmIssion I

Automotrc fran sml ssion I 275 x 4996 lC 065

Not Available

275 lC 4930 x 065

Cnte 10 centr of unlvesal IOlnu 0 10 cntIne of reor oachmen (Conlinued)

(a) Floor with optional console (b) Total torque multiplication in 1st gear is 4931 with 6 cyl 441 with V-8 engine (c) Total ~orque multiplication ln 1st gear is 6301 middot lth 6 cyl 5041 with V-8 engine (d) Total torque multiplication 1n 1st gear is 5701 (e) 1-2 Upshift bull (f) 2-3 UpShift ~ (g) 3-2 Kickdown (h) 3-1 Kickdown (i) Rally shifter available with console option provides manual speed shift stops to locate second and third gear

pOSitions when the lever is deflected to the righ~ hand path (j) Based on non-Ale car with standard axle for the engine indicated

Page 7 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car P age 17

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 ----------------~d----

FlREBIRD FlREBIRD I FlREBIRD FlREBIRD IMODEl================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD==k==S=P=R=INT==~=====35=0==~====H==O===~==4=0=0======

DRIV EUNITS - PROPELLER SHAFT cont)

IType lplalnInter- Not Usedanh-fcton)mediate

Ilubrication (filtlngbearing Not UsedIprepack)

iType Splined SI ip INumber 01 teeth 27Yoke

15 0 00 1175

IMoke and Mig No Saginaw - Size 44 (Regular) INumber used

Universal

lOIn ts

IType (boll and trunnioncroSSI

Rear ottach(umiddotboltclompec) II

Bearing I Type ipiclin

onllmiddotfriction)

Ilubric (fittng

prepack) II

Cross U-Bo1t

Anti-Friction

Prepacked De token through torque tube

Or arms sprIngs) Sprinas Torque token through (torque tube

or orms i sprIngs) Springs

DRIVE UNITS - AXlE Type (front reorl Rear

Semi-Floating HypoidDescplon

limited Slip differentol ype Spring Loaded Clutch (Opt )

150Drive Pinion Offset

2No of differential pinions

Pinion odlustment (shim otheri Sh~m

Pinion beoflng adj (shim other) Collapsible Spacer Wheel bearing type Single Row Ball Bearinq

CapaCIty (pt) 3 Type recommended A-9 Hy-goid (a)

lubricant Summer 80-90~~gti~ Wintercosi ty 80-90

Inumber Extreme cold 80-90

AXlE RATIO TOOTH COMBINATIONS (See page 3 for ax Ie ralia us age)

AI ratio 2411~56127812931~O813231 3361 3551

No of Pinion 17 16 14 14 13 13 11 11 teeth IRing geor 41 41 39 41 40 42 37 39

3901

10 39

~33

9 139

Ring Gear DO 81~5

(a) Special lubricant required with limited slip differential

ge i 3 Poge 18AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODel YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErj-11-68 REVISED(e)

I FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD

MODEL SPRINT 350 HO 400

oRIV EUNITS - WH EELS ~ Tye amp morerlol Disc - Steel

Std I 14 x 6 (a~ 14 x 7 (a) ~m ISlle amp flonge type)

IOpt None ~pe (bolt or stud) Bolt

qohment i Circle dlamerer 475 I Number ond size 5 716 - 20

MODEL

DRIVE UNITS- TIRES

I Size ply rating amp ply E70 shyType (boos radiol elc)

Stondora i Full roted Front

14 F7~

In flo II n ~-__--J+-___-L=t-IJuJJ--JiJUcuLJ--=----~-J=uuuJu-ldJi1lll-____ Pr Reo

Rev Mi Ie 01 SO MPh

F70 - 14 (b)

F70 - 14 Polyglas - 2 Ply carcass with 2 Fiberglass Tread Plys shy4 Ply Rated

BRAKES - PARKING Type of control Foot Lever Application - Hand Pull Release LocOllon of conrol Below~Instrument Panel at Left Operoes on Rear Service Brakes If sepa- Type (inlernal or external) Not =lgtnarat9 rote from Drum diameter lll~ cOTa ~Q

Srv ce

Drakos Lining size (length )( wdTh ~ thickness) Not Separate

(a) On four road ~wrreelsmiddot- std Space Saver Spare tire is on 14 x 5 rim wheel (b) 2 Ply - 4 Ply rated Std spare tire size is 735 - 14 - space saver

type Size increases to 775-14 for v-a cars with AC and v-a convertiblE without AC

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Page 9 Page J9AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR_-=-Po~n~ti 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6 8REVISED (e)a~c__MODEl YEAR

FIREBIRD I FIREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD MODEl ________________~~F_I_RE~B_I~RD~~_SP_RI __~____ __~____ ____~____~4~0~0____N_T 3_5_0 H_O

BRAKES - SERVICE Type (drum) or (disc amp no of coistons Drum - Std Front Disc-Sinqle Opt La)

Self adustng (std opt NA) Standard

Special [ Type proportion delay - Metering Type - DelayValving r metering other

Power broke make amp I Std ---Iype (remote int elc)1 Opt Delco Moraine Inteqral Tvpe Vacuum Suspended (b)

Effective area (Sq in) 1494 1036 Grass lining area (sq inl U 1555 1106 Swecol area (so in) 2692 3509 Front 10 Reor Effectiveness Relationship 626 626

Diameter I Front 95 -shy(nominal) I Rear 95

Drum Type and

Cast Alloy Iron (c)material -shyOuter working diameter -shy 1094 Inner working diameter -shy 688

ROlor 100WorkinCl width -shyI Moteriol amp type (ventedsolid -shy Cast Alloy Iron - Vente d

Wheel cyt Front 1125 29375 inder bore Reor 875

Moster Bore 1 00 1125

Cyli der di splocemenl Fronl 59 69 di stribulion I Rear 41 31

Pedol orc ralio 621 (d) 351 (d)

Line pressure at 100 lb pedal load 700 800 Shoe I Front (e) None Clearance I Rear (e)

Bonded or ri eted Riveted Material Molded Asbestos

Size Prim or 76 X 25 X 196 540 X 1 93 X 41 outmiddot

Front (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 25 X 265 ~S40 X 1~u X 44

I 1) thickness orinmiddot board - shy

Broke Segments per shoe OneI

ining Material Molded Asbestos

Size Prim or 76 X 20 X 196out-

Rear (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 20 X 265

thickness) or inshyboard

Segments per shoe One

Excludes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Includes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Total swept area for four brakes (Widest lining contoct width for each brake x its contact circumference) (a) Included with power brake option (b) Included with front disc brake option (c) Front Finned 1 pc casting Rear Finned composite ~d) Ratio at 05 in push rod travel e) Tighten drum brakes to heavy drag then back off 26 notches

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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 20 Page 20

MAKE OF CAR__o_n_t_~_a_c____MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSU -11-68 REV

MODEL

STEERING -Manual (sId opt NA) i Standard Power iSId opt NA) i Ootional Adjuslab Ie Type and

Iilting Wheel Adjusts Vertically - Seven Positionsdescriptionste ring wheel

(tilt swing other) I(std apr NA) I Optional Manual 1475 X 1525

Whee I 0 i ame ter 14) X 1gtgtPower I

Wall to woll (I amp r) I 411OutSioe TurnIng

front Curb to curb (I amp r) I 385diam Ier

Wall to wall (I amp r) iInside 225(feet) reor Curb to curb (I amp r) II 230

IType Recirculating Ball Bearing Make Saginaw

Monua I Gear ~41 (a~IRatos 2621 (b) INo he 1 lurns (stop to stop)

IType (coalol linkoge etc)

Make

Power G ar

I T p

47 (c)

161 1241 Belt rrorn Crankshaft

iNo wheel turns (stop to stop) 2--5- - Lock to Lock i Type Link Paralleloqramr---- ILocation (front or reOr

0

Rear of Wheelsof wheels OTher)Linkage

Drag link (trans or longt) lransStrqRod Connects Tie RodsPitman amp Idler Arms ITi rods (one or two) i Two Inciination at camber (d g) I 8 14 to 914 5deg Camber B tUpper I Ball Jointeartngs I

(type) lLow r String

Ball JointA i

IThru$ I Sprint Load Taken By Lower Ball Joint Wh I Align Caster (deg) 0 to 1 0 Pos (ronge at - Camber (deg) 14 0 Neq to 34 0 Poscurb wtamp preferred) Toe-in (outside Irack inches) liS to 14 Stering spindle amp joinl type Reverse Elliott - Ball Joint

o Iinner bearing 1249tamete Wheel IOuter bearing I 749 Spindle

Thread ize I 34 - 20 Bearing type Taper Roller

(a) 281 with combination of V-8 engine and air conditioning (b) 3111 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning (c) 54 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning

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l 96MAKE OF CAR_p_o_n_t_l_middota_c_----__MODEL YEAR__ _ _9_DATE ISSUEa- 11- 68 REYISED~_ FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD

MODEL================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD~~S=P=R==IN=T==~===3=5=0==~===H==O====d===4=0=0====== (See Supplement page for detools on A SuspensonlSUSPENSION - GENERAL

PrOVISion tor broke dip confrtd

PrOYISIOn tor ace squaf control

SpecIal prOVISions for Jack Locating Provisions on Front and Rear Bumpers_e~o_r~lo~c~k~n~g~__________________~~______________--~~----______~

Shock ILT~y~p~e__________________~________________~~~~K-~~~~____LD~_W~a~y~________________ absorber iMake

Shock Absorbers d

Ironl amp r--------------------il---------------------shyreOr iPiston do

Firm Control in

SUSPENSION - FRONT Type and de5crlotlon

Ball joint independent front suspension with upper and lower control arms mounted on rubber bushings

Type con iMaterla I al1v Steel ISize (cod desgn eght amp 10

Spring 1140 X 360Ibar length dia)

Spng (He (lb per 1) 275 Std 22337 - 320 amp 345 (a) IRate al wheel lib ler n) 73 Std 22331 - 85 ~ 92 a lType link Inkle

Stoblzet Ilromeles) Link lMalerol amp bar dameter AllQ~ Steel 6a1S

SUSPENSION - REAR

Dr and Torque aken through Bear Sprjngs iTlpe Mnlti-Tgt-I-f ~areal amiddot r ltt-~p i-I~ize (Iengrh widtheot deSign

560 X 250lhelghr amp 10 bar ength amp dia 1

Sprong Spring rOle (lb per n) 82 Std 22337 - 79 8999118 amp 122 (a) ~ale or wheel lib per in) 83 Std 22337 - 80 90-TtfO~ 119 amp 123 ~a - Mounting rnsulatlon Iype Rubber Bushings

4 amp 5If lNo 01 leaes leal ~~hQck lelcomp or len s1 Compression

Stabi z r Type (Inklinldessframeless) Not Used MOI ol None

Not UsedT rack bar ty pe

(a) Alternate springs used as required for body styles and optional equipshyment

Form Rev 3-67

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

11 68MAKE OF CAR ~~~_P_o_n_t_i_a_c__--_MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEO- - REVISED_l-_)__

-FlREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400

MO DEl ===========---=~--=--_-=~==b==== ___ ~~__ ~ I

FRAME

Type ond desrq)tlon tSeparote frome

undrzed frome partlolfy ~ unit zed framel Integral Body - Frame Combination with Separate Ladder Type Front Frame Section

BODY - MISCElLANEOUS INFORMATION

Type c nosh (Iocque noml--r~- -- - --- - Acrylic Lacquer______

Hooci conr bolonced iys na) Ii ______-Xes__~ =------------Hooo el5e contol ( rnol enol) ~___ e~t~rIlc~

Vhce Incen No~ ocolon II Left Front Edge of Instrument Panel -+1-+_ Vis ib lej1rgugh -h--middot~~n=d-=s=hi~e==_l=d~___________________ _

I Engne No 10cOIon I Top of Cyl Block on R H Side Near Oil Filler (a)

---~-------------

-------~------

___---1NuCl-L_yen t WindJioCLlw--__________ JNillr1nlJ_yent WindQ~____

IFron I Zi g-Zag fpri n g wi t- h--F-o--aolJm--P=a~d--_____ _ Rear 1- d~I~______tr-_________~Z~lwg~-~Z~ag~~~~p~r~~n~g~ w~~Jo~~t~t~o~nu-~P~a~____________ 3d $eat

_ i_=_ro_n__~__C__on_p_~OI_)___ ~1-R_ea_r__--I___________

ir-~-r_a_nI -+________ZOL~bull Jg--ZioLa5O~g~S-Iltp~ri ng wi tILf-oa~m~P~ad-__________ Seu r =CK type r-iP-ea_r___-H- ingl~_ with -Co-t=-=ton~P-=ad==--______________ Ziljg~-~Zuag~-SltJP~r

Jrd sea

Wjild stlleid glass typ~ I e Single Curved Laminated Safety Platesigie Crved ~ laminated piatel

1de 910SS ype il curved Single Curved Tempered Safety Plate

~emDerea olatel

80Cklg) glos type compound

cvrveci bull tempered plate three Single Curved-TemperedSafety Plate (b) 22367piece 22337BODY STYLE ~~U~

Side ~Iass exposed surface ar a

10326Windshleid gloss eICoosed surface area

lJ~~Ull28b shy 83408192Backlight glass exposed surface areo -- -~-- 29804- 30235shy

---_

Totol gloss expos d surface area

_M_ ~ ~- --

Ign~t~on lock on steer~ng column aISo lOCkS steer~ng gear ana gearsn~r~ tIn Reverse with manual - Park with automatic transmission) key removable in locked position only and opening drivers door operates key in lock buzzer Interior ~ront door locking knobs moved

CalFront of RH cylinder bank on V~8 engines (b) Flexible plastic on convertible

torward to deter theft

Form Rev 3-67

AlVA Spccificatiols-Passe~Ce- Car Page 2J

ISSt ED _9-___-6_B_RV IS D_(e_)___N( 0 F CA( _---Po=ntlmiddotaC=----___MODE L Y 2Alt _1_9_69___ D AT

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD I FIREllIU) FIREBIRD

0 DEL ================F=I=RE=B=I=U)=====S=P=RNT=~=======3=5=O======H==O========4=O=O=====

(Indicate her standard oponal or NA on eoch )CGNVENIENCE EQUIPjVENT I Si~ ~indows Ootional

Power wndows ~~V~e~n~t-=~~~n~d~o~w~sL-____~______~_____________________________________~N~O~~Ve~n~t~W~i~n~d=o~w~s~________________~______________

L Backlight or tolgol Not Offered

Powr seat (specify typ os Power Tilt Seat (Fore and Aft Plus Elevation ~t Rear Edge) on ~H Bucket Seat - Optionalwell as avo lobility)

Radios (speedy type as well a availability)

Optional AM AM-FM A-FM Stereo - All Push Button Type

~ ItOr seot speok fIIr Optional

P~wer QfItenna Rear Mounted - Ootional

Not Offeredltecinng front seat bock (RL Or Doth)

Fronl eol head restroiner (RmiddotL or both) Standard

Clock Optional

Aor conditIone (5peclfy type Optional Reheat Cycle With Bi-Level A~r Distribut~on Systemand ova lobi Ii ty)

Safecruard Speedometer - Optional

tional on Cars With V-S En ine and Automatic ~ransm~ssion Combination

Not OfferedIgon lock lamp

Standard on Mardtop Coupe - Not Offered on ConvertibleDome lamp

Standard

Optional

Underhood lamp Ootional

CQurtesy lamp standard

Moa lamp Not Offered

Auto Irans quod lomp Slandard

3cereo Tape Player

Not Cf=ered

Ava~lable w~th All Radio Installations

~anual Antenna Front Mounted - Included itl Radio

Power Operated Top Optional on Convert~ble

Rear Window Defogger Optional - Not Ava~lable on Convertible

achometer Hood Mounted or Instrument Panel Mounted al

Elec Luggage Compt Lid Release Optional

LAMP HEIGHT AND SPACI~G

Height abov ground to center af bulb Or marker

Distance from CiL of cor to ente of bulb

tteocHomp

Toal

Sdeorncrkr

Headlomp

TOI

H9heu

-L-owes tmiddot

Hghest

Lowest

i Font

Rear

Inside

IOutsIde

Insde

OutSide

i I I I I

II I I

244

24 4

246

246

165

218

n4 281

160

252

Diectlonal Font

Reo

I I Same

250

as Tail Lamo

bull If Single headlamps at used ent here (al Panel mounted type not available at start ~f production - optional clock not available with this tachometer option

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-68REVISED_e__

WEIGHTS

MODEL Style No

illf-fIREBIRD SPRINT hardtoo Coupe CQmzertiole

22337 22367

i I1841 143032711 433 1929 1596 3521 i 433

I - _shy

6~7-i73 827 1 113 2 6 7 173 827 11 J

I1I i I II i

FIREBIRD 350 ErdtoE Coupe

i 223371

I i I i I 1962 14393401 I 433 1 567 173I

i -- shy

827 1 LJ gt ~

Convertible 22367 I

2046i 1605-36511433567 173 I i

82 7 i lJj 41

FIREBIRD HO I i bull I I II Hardton Coune 223 19841 14583442 1 433 i 567 173 827 ll

I433 I 567 1173 ffi7 1 l~jConvertible 22367 1 20681 16243692 I

I --~

l ~ I i

i i 1FIREBIRD 400 1_ ---shy20081 146313471 1 433 i 567 1173 827 _J jHardtop Coupe 223371 - i 433 567 117 3 827 ii 11Convertible 22367 1 2092 1629 1 3721 i i -shy- I

I =+II

i I

I -- shy

_

-- shy - shy shy

-- shy-

Ace sores amp EClJipmenl DII a WQhrs ~emcrrK

Automat~ Trans 0 Firebird and -FirebIrd -350 only Turbo Hvdra-Matic 1+ 18 1+ 10 + 28 I All models___

1+ 31 II - shy -- shyPower Steerincr - 2 1+ 29 I - - shy --- shy -Power Brakes DiscFrt l 1+ models+ 26 2 1+ 28 All - shyPower Brakes (DrumFrtl + 9 1+ 1 1+ 10 All except Firebird 4a1

-~----

Air Conditionina 1+108 1+ 4 1+112 i Firebird -- shy - ---- shyAir Conditionina +104 1+ 4 1+108 Firebird j50 Air Conditionincr 1+ 96 1+ 1+ 98 I Firebird

--~

2 400 shyRadio amp Man- Antenna + 6 1+ z + 9 - shy - -shy400 HO Enaine Oot I I 0 Firebird 400 400 EnqOp~ 12 I Firebird~()()--

- ~ ~~--- --shy _

Ram Air IV - 10 shy 2 I -shy - - shy

-----------shy

I -- - shy - shy _ shy -- shy - -shy -- shy- - - - --

I 1 --- shy

I I -- shy - shy -- shy

-- - shy -- shy -I I I I

-middotReference - SAE Aeraspace-Autamalive draWing standards Section E 1_02 (d)_

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CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

KEY SHEET

EXTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

vpoundRTICAL

ERO liNe

ACTUAL FRONT WIDTH OF OASH~ LZ) ~

~ y~ ~ I Hl01 ~- - j ~--t-

i ---101114 plusmnL30middot H138 I

j t~ i -- _ r-7il-r ~HL2 Jj~(~-- ~---LIZ7-- H 106 CLUOpoundO RAMP HI07

AGLpoundl Ll04J LIO LIOS

I -- L 103 ~--------

LENGTH amp HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE

INTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

WIDTH gtlt50 H51

FRONT COMPT qEAR COMPT

-- H~6 -=~-- ~~Tmiddot~ )~_L~8~A__ I

THIRD SEAT

- L204 -t

Form RaY 3-67

AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 26 Poge 26

CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET

DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS

oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround

eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull

11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out

SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured

Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS

EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF

DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn

L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard

eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front

_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr

LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf

123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~

_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension

130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface

EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the

ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole

centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle

enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol

mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel

H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t

~t front of rear wnee openIng

middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord

GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an

ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS

104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis

106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes

11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes

Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie

HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson

fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal

L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal

H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~

L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol

ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS

H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~

REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen

Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon

from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~

L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of

pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg

H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering

L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat

~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon

~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon

-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side

Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when

r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo

comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~

-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn

est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt

grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi

STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L

lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n

1 at HIP ROeM

c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f

plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third

-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure

H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical

STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The

hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne

L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne

W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level

W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~

H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine

H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen

V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised

W4 L20J H20 I 1728

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR ---P--=onti=a=-c=____MODEt YEAR 1969__ DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED_(middot_)__

II I IMODEl==========~ilbF=I=RE==B=I=RD==~==F=~=~=R=i=~=RD==~I6==F=I=RE=3=~=~=RD==~I==F=I=~====~=RD~====F=I=~=0=~=I=RD=== ENGINE - GENERAL

Typtl 10 cyis valve orr L~ne 0 uverheadCam u V 8 Ln-heaa 3lnjU X 3gt2gt j~gtU j40 4 bull LUU j 1 q

Bore and stroke (nomnal) I 38774 3535 38774 X 3754 41224 X 375 Pson displacement cu bull n i 250 350 400 Bore spacIng (~ to 1) 44 462 No sy~tem I L Bank i 1-2-3-4-5-6 (In-Line) 1-3-5-7 frOn 0 rearl[ R Bank --shy 2-4-6-8

F ~lfr order 1-5-3-6-2-4 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 Comores rOTlO (nominal) 901 1051 921 1051 I 10751 Cylinder Head Mateflcl Allov Cast Iron CylInder Block Moteflal Allov Cast Iron CI SleeveHetdrynone None Number of 1 F ranI 2 entg ponts I Rear 1 EngIne Instolatlon angle i 3deg 35i

T axab Ie Dia 2 xNo Cyl 360 480horsepower 25 543 Publshng max bhp

I 175 230 (f) 265 325 330 480

eng RPM 4800 5400 4600 5100 Publishing max torque 240 260 (f) 355 380 430 330 (I b it RPM) 2600 3600 2800 3200 Recommended fuel regular - premium Regular Premium Premium

6 4

o

o

ENGINE - PISTONS MOI ol Aluminum Allov

Cam Ground Slipper Type - Tin Plateduecon and fnlsh

Negh plSon only oz 22070-22250 (b)19740 - 19920 I 21010 - 21190 Top iand 017 - 021 (d)024 - 029

Clearance 0025-0031(a ) (c)

No I n9 3427 - 3437 No2 tlnQ 3427 - 3437 No3 png

I Top 0022 - 0028 (a)Sklr

[Bottom(Imlts) 0017 - 0033 0020-0036 (e )

3667-3677 Ring groove 3667-3677 depth 3670-36803446 - 3456

No lt1 fln9 None

bull Max bhp (broke horsepower) and max torque corrlcred to 60 F and 2992 n Hg armosphc pressure

(a) Pistons selected for clearance at 1110 below top of piston (b) 1800 - 1820 on Ram Air IV Engine option (c) 0055 - 0061 on Ram Air IV Engine option (d) 033 - 042 on Ram Air IV Engine option (e) 004 - 0057 on Ram Air IV Engine option (f) Std (man trans engine) - Turbo Hydra-matic trans engine is rated

215 BHP 5200 RPM torque 255 lb ft 3800

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car ~ge 5 POle

MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n_t_ia_c___MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-l1-6~EVISED_(middot_)__

FIREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD 250 euin Engines 350 cuin Engines 400 cuin Engines

MODel

ENGINE- RINGS Compress~onINa 1 01 or Come

FunctIon CompressionNo2 oil or comp (top to

No3 oil or camp Oiloottom)

No4 oil or compo I None Cast Iron Reverse Twist witn shyDe Ic ption bull

Compres materi 01 coating (a) (b) (c) IMoly Channel - 1 BarrelI Ision etc Face 2 Taper FaceI

No 1 0778 No 2 bull U 1 )Width I 0778 019

Multi-Piece (2 Ra~ls amp I Expander) IGap 015

IDescriPtion bull Rails Steel with Chrome Plated o Dmaterial coating

I

ell i ete ~ Expander Stainless Steel lso

Gap II Q3S i In O~l R~ng AssemDly

Width

Eponder s

ENGINE - PISTON PINS

Type

otero 01 i SAE 5015 SAE 1016 Length 300 325 Diameter I 9272 9802

Locked in rod n I

pI sfon flootng etc i Locked in Rod I

Bush lin rod or P ston I None ng Motenoi I None

_

Itn DIS ton II bull 0003 - 0005 shy

0 DDS UUU-Clearance

ENGINE - CONNECTING RODS

Itn rod n-pltlt t+ Direton amp amount offset In pIston I i() Ricrht - 063

SAE 1037 1038Materlt al I Anna SteelI () 1141

Height (Oz) 31723 9 Length (center to cented i 66255 70

l Moraine Mateol amp Type Moraine 100-A (d) (e) (f) 400-A (d)-shyOverall lengthBearing 88837middotc

0005 - 0025 I UOU) - 0020 hClearance (timi ts) 0007 - 0027 Tq)-- End ploy 006 - 011 (Total for Two) (~ )0085 - 0135

(a) 250 1 bbl Eng~ne 1 - Barrel Face Moly Channel 12 - Taper Face Tin Plated

(b) 250 4 bbl Engine 1 - Barrel Face Moly Channel 12 - Taper Face Moly Channel

(c) 350 2 bbl Engine 1 - Barrel Face Moly Channel 12 - Taper Face Tin Plated

(d) Steel backed removable precision (e) Moraine 400-A on 4 bbl 250 cu in engines (f) Moraine 400-A on 4 bbl 350 cu in engines (g) 0007 - 0028 on 4 bbl 250 cu in engines (h) 0015 - 0031 with Ram Air IV option (i) 016 - 021 with Ram Air rv option

Form Rev 3-67

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

M A K E 0 F CA R _p_o_n_t_i_a_c___ MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-1l-62gtREVISED(e)

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD 250 euin Engines 350 euin Engines 400 euin EnginesMODEL

ENGINE - CRANKSHAFT A e ~i Nodular Iron (d)

--------~--~-------------------~-~-=~~~~~---------------

Rubber Floated Weight Ec thrus f r en by b~orng No1 j 7 ---4~-----------------

Ilnshe r play 002 - 006 0035 - 0085 ~-------------~-------

M1tal amp type Durex 100-A Steel Backed Removable Precision (b) 0003 ----0019 0002 - 0017 (c)1 C Co rOrlCCINo1 230 x 80 ------t-----~-- 300 x 94i

INo2 I 230 80 300 x 94 1 JOUfnaJ

iNa3 i 230 x 80 300 x 94 jlO and i bearng

I No ~ i 2 30 x

-80---__---1_______3_=_O-O--x----l=___1-3=-______

ern II r~_I~_5__~~2~-~~~0-x-~8~0--------+_-----------~3~~0~0~~x~~1~~5~9________ i 9th I ~la 6 2 3 OX 80 _____--=None--_______________

INa 230xlOl None IQI amp emf cyL oHse-r 1 None

Cronkorn IOut1t dlamefer 200 225

ENGINE - CAMSHAFT Overhead Between Cylinder BanksL~cat ii

I

Mateftol Hardened Alloy Cast IronI ~1 f e r ~ Aluminum ~lloy High Lead Babbit on Steel

3eor--gs 5L--Lbull r-~ 7 ChalnBelt (a)--~ 52

C~onkshoft ~~or Or 11 Hardened Cast Iron Hardened Sintered Iron

5crocket materai j fie Of

CmsnotT qeor or JrlVe Hardened Cast Iron Aluminum Alloy with Nylon Covered Teet shysorocket ~aterloj

~~ Teeth 60~~nksiTmng IWdth I 1031 - ~J4 88 c(Morse) - 100 (Link Belt)chon IPtch II 500 375

ENGINE - VALVE SYSTEM HYdroulc Ifters (Std opt NAj Standard (e) Va lye rolotor type

I(mtoke hausl)

Rocker otll

I

None 151 (f ~

deg 0

Op atn9 Inloketapp

Iearance I nd cot hot ExhouI 0 cold)

M-400 in lower half of No I 2 3 amp 4 locations of 4 bbl 350 cu in and 400 cu in engines

(a) Neoprene with fiberglass cord reinforcement (b) M-400 in all locations of option 6 cyl 4 bbl engine and all but 5

location of 400 cu in Ram Air IV engine (c) 0012 - 0028 on Ram Air IV engine option (d) Arma Steel on Ram Air IV engine option (e) Manual lash limited travel hydraulic lifters standard on Ram Air IV

engine

AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 7 P 09 7

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEa- 11- 6 8 ~EVISED (e)--- shyFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT

MODEL Cyl I-Bbl ) (6 Cy1 4-Bb1 ) - -

ENGINE shy VALVE SYSTEM (cont) Auto Man I Opm S (0 B Tel 14 14 22

Tmlng I nlul ~-~-- - shy

50 -shy --Sa-Closes (-ABCl 46

(bos d on Durafion deg 240 244 260 lop of

Opens (BBCl 46 52 60 rontp

IExhausl

12pont S I Closes IA TO 14 20 240 244 26~

-Dural)n deg

Ivolve oP~velop 28 26 U Ii -

~~- liGM-8440 WALumIreatment on face amp F 1 bull Chrome lL bull --seem O all length 4810 I 49Q2

-

IAclual 0011 h ad de 1 923 1917

IAngl 01 sal amp foc Seat - 45 9 t-fgce - 44deg i Not Used

~ ~ ~t In Ser1 rnnfilfrJCll

rs dla~ -- - shy3419 - 2412

151 m 10 g~ I d cleaonc DOlfi ----- -shy

- -- 0Q3 3-43tL ff ( ro lash) 400 + 011 bull -g + 011 _---

InIal 10ul Valve closd 946 16298 624 16298 speng (lb in) 1006 684 press amp Val open 165b

12298 LLbL

11918 gh (lb n) 1756 1282

j Inneet Vole clo d 305 15898--shyIsClring (lb in) 36 5

pr amp 594 -

Volve opn I ngth (lb in) --shy 654 11518

~ Motenal 21-2 StwA1um Treat on Face amp Flash Chrome Pl Stem i 001 I ngth 4799 4891

I Actuol oeroll head dia 1 603 - 1597 i A91 01 Sear amp foee Seuroat - 45deg Face - 44deg Seat ser mafol NQt Used I S m diameter 3414 - 3407 i Stem 10 guide clearance 0021 - 0038 I Li ft (cO ura 10 sh) 400 + 011 438 + 011

Exhaust 946 624 Outr Veale closed 16298 16298 spring (I~in) 1006 684 press amp Vale opn 1656 1162 9th bullbull in) 1756 12298 1282

11918 ~

Inner Vole closed 305 15898 spring Olain) ----shy 365 press amp Vale open 594 lenglh (lb I in) --shy 654 11598

ENGINE - LUBRICAnON SYSTEM MOin bearinJs Pressure

Type of Connecting rods Pressure

lubrica Pi Slon pns Snlash lion (splash

Comshaft beans Pressnr ptbullbull sur Tappets Prssnreuro noule) Timing gear 0 chain ~jgtlr - Nnr Tlhr rhn

Cylinde wails i Mptprd Jpt (Continued)

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Poe 7aPoe 7 ~

MAKE OF CAR -ntiac MODEL YEAR-=-__ DATE rSSu ED 9-~-68 REVISED_(middot_l__

FIREBIRD 350

MODEl-=~-=========~==-=========-=__=====-==~=-__=-~__=F=-==__========

ENGIN E - VALVE SYSTEM (cont)

IOp ns (BTC) 22 TimIng (based on I tap of ramp points)

Iintoke IClos s (vABC) Ii i Durationmiddot d 1

Opens (BSC)

IEhO C loses (v A TCl

57

Durorion bull d_

269

72

25

277 ________________~4~70______________~1____~~______~____~~_________IVai opennl orloe I

GM-8440 -litn Aluminum Treatrnent on Face amp Flash Chrome Plated StemMOfftrtol

5093

Acluol 0 011 head dia 2113 - 2107

Angle of s ot 8 face

Seat Insert materia

ISfem diameter

~ot ~sed

JU9 - 3412

)016 - J033iSlem to guide coronce

L ft C zero lashl 1 376 ~ 011 4-1 = all Intake

IOurer iVolv clos d 596 79 ~ 15823 ~ 1 591656 I 9a

I (lb inl I~sprn9

press amp 1223IValve open ~ 120631325length (Ib~ in) I I 31 7Inne IValv clos ed ~ 1 5423

spring II 377 (lb ~ n)

pr ss amp Vole 0 en 888

~88 ~ 11663I(lbbull n~

19272 ~ 117720672

42 ~ 1 52148

3586 10586 ~ 1107

HO Jlplusmn

78 88 1591

191 6 ~ 11812056

42 sect 1 52148

9533 10533 e 1Ul

5015 5082

1663 - ~o57 1773 - 1767i Actual o oil h ed dio

Angle oi seat amp face I

Seat nsert mOleal lot used

I Stem diamele 3414 - 3-107

IStem to guide clearance 0021 - 0038

Lift ( zero tosh) II 412 0 Ll 413 011 Exheu sr V01 dosed 79Ouler 596

1 591~ 1 5823 aa(Ibr in) 656s pr in I press amp 19244Valve opn 1287 e 1178e 1 703 206441387I ngth (lb- n)

Valve dosed 42Inner I 317 1521 15423 48 377(lb n) spring

press amp Vole ope 944 9573~ 11303 Ii 1108 1044 10573Inglh (lb inl Ii I

I

ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM middotM bon eOffgs II

Type of ConneCTng rods il lubri co pton pns tion

(splash Comshaft bearings I

Tappets I presSure

noul l Timng gear or chain

Cylindr wails

Pressure

Pressure

Splash

Pressure

Pressure

1etered Jet

Metered Jet

(Conhnued)

----

Poge 7 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Poge 7 b

MAKE OF CAR __P_on_t_J_~_ac---___MODEL YEAR 19-69- DATE ISSUErr-ll - 6 8 REVISED (a)

FIREBIRD 400 HOPIREBIRD 400MODEL i

ENGINE - VALVE SYSTEM I(ont) Manual Turbo H-M LJ312310pens (8TC) -I - 77 ---- r---- shy

Timing 70j Intake ICloses (ABC) 70 (bosed on i 2BB 273IDuration - deg 273 top of 90 7BOpen s (n 8B Cl 78 ramp I

32Exhaust IClo ses ( A TCl 3131pOlnf $)

302 2B9i IDurationmiddot d eg 2B9 63 12 54 1254 12jYalve ooening overlop

IMotei 121 GM-8440 wA1um Treaton Face amp Flash Chrome Pl Stern IOveail length 5093 IActual oeoll head dia

I

I 2113 - 2107 30 12IAngle or seat amp face Seat 29 0 Face

i-eat n sef moe oj Not Used Stem di amete 3419 - 3412 iStem to gude clearance I 0016 - 0033 Lift (I~ zeo lash) I 410 011 414 + 011 410 + 011+Intake

7BValve dosed 633Oute I633 1 591 15 61 1 5613(tbo in) 693prong 88 693 press amp 19272 132132Valve open 1177 1151 11513length lb in 20672 142142

I j) 4l JgtValve ltIosedlinne 1 521 1521 1 5213 48 41(lb sect in) 141Iprin lt

1j~b Ipress amp 974Valve open 1107 11 11113i length 107410586(lb I~ inl 074

i Matet 01 i 21-2 Steel wAlumTreat on Face amp Flash Chrome Pl StE

1

61

i Oeroll length

- I Actual overall heod dia

i Angle of saat amp faea

Sat nsarl matarlol I I Stam diamatar

I Stem to guida claaranea

Exhou st I Li It (i zara lash) 411 -+- nll

- I Qutar Valya closad 633 spring (lbin) hq 1 15613 preu amp Valva opan ~325 11483length Ultin) 425

gt

Inner Voiye dosad 35 15213Ispring e(tbin 41

pran amp Vaia apan 979 langth Ubin) 11079

110B3

5082 1773 - 1 767

45deg Seat - 44deg Face Nat Used

3411 - 3407 o( 21 - 0038

413 -+- 011 78 RR 1591

- 19244 117820644

-42 48

1521

9573 10573 1108

413 + 01 633 693

1325 1425

35 41 97middot9

1079

15

15

11

11

4l

Ot

ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM Pressure Main baarings

Typa 01 I Cannacting rods Pressure lubri eamiddot SplashPilton pinstion PressureCamshaft baorings(plalh

PressureTappatspraura nau8) Timing gaar or en ain Metered Je~

Cylindar JII Metered Jet (Continuad)

__~Fa Rav 3-67

----

AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 7 C Page 7 C

MAKE 0 F CAR --=Pontiac-___Ma DEl YEA R 19 6 9 DATE ISSUEamp-11-68REVISED(el

PIREBIRD RAv1 AIR IV ENGINE OPTION MODEl-====--=====~-================================================= ENGiNE - VALVE SYSTEM IcontI

Open s (0 B Te) II 42I shyLiming

86Clos s Intak (base~ on I 308Durationmiddot d g top at 95Opens (GBBC) rame

Closes ( A TCl 45 ExnaustpontsJ 320Duroton bull dgi

87 Valve openna overlap

GM-8440 wAlum Treatment on Face amp Chrome Plated Stern 01 011 lengtn

[Material

5198 2113 - 2107Actual overall head dia

30deg Seat - 29deg FaceAngle of eat amp Face

Not UsedSeat Insert moterial

3419 - 3412Stem di am ter

0016 0033Stm to guide clearance

Lift (lt0 zero lash) i 520 + 011 Intake

Valve cloed 70Outer 1820(lb~ in) I 80spring press 8 214Vale open I

1300i Ien9tn 228 37

(lb in)

Vale closed Inner 1750 (lb~in) 43Ispring

105Ipress amp Vale open 1230Ien9th (Ibmiddot~ n) 115 21-2 Steel wAlum Treat on Face amp Chrome Platea SternI Materi a I

Overalllen9th 5212 1 773 - 1767 Actual overall head dia~

I Angle of seat amp fac 45deg Seat - 44deg Face Seat nt matal Not Used Stem diameter 3414 - 3407 Stem to guide clearance 0021 - 0038 Lift ((il Xero lash) 520 + 011

E hau st

- Outer Valve clased 70 1820(lbin)spring 80

iL4press amp Valye open length 228 1300(I11in1

~ 37Velec lasedInner 1750(lb i~l 43spring

pres s amp LUgtVale open 1230length (lbin) 115

ENGINE -LUBRICATION SYSTEM Main bearings Pressure

Type of Connecting rods Pressure lubri camiddot Piston pins Solash lion

(pled prebullbullure

Camshaft bearings

Tappets

Pressure Pressure

noulel Toming lIear or chain Metered Jet Cylinder wall Metered Jet

(Continued)

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Pge a

MAKE OF CAR_-P~o)n~lt~i-a~lc------___ MODEL YEAR 969

FIREBIRD FIREBIRDFIREBIRD 350 HOSPRINTMODEL FIREBIRD

ENGINE-LUBRICATION SYSTEMcontj

Normal 011 pressure (ib engine

01 aress sending un (elect or mechl Electric Type 0 i ntake [floating stationary) Stationa Screen Oil filter system If11 flow porr other Full Flow _F__lt~e_r~re~o~lo~c~e~m~e~n_t_ie~l~em~en~I~~co~m~p~i~e~e~)__~__________________________~C~o~m~le~t~e__________-=_________________ CapacIty of C JSe less fl iterr-etl II (q) I 45 5

Single Viscosity Acceptable Anticipated Lowest Temp SAE Number Alternate

at grade recommended (SAE VIScosity Above Freezing (+32u F) 20W lOW - 30 and remoerotre range I

Below Freezing (OoF to +32oF) lOW lOW - 30 Below Zero 5W SW - 20

ENGINE - EXHAUST SYSTEM

Type slngle single h cross-over dual other) Single (a)

Muffl r No amp type reverse flow SfrOlgrt thru separate resonator]

Exhaust pe dltgtshy Branch iO D w a th c k ) IMain

i I

One - Reverse Flow (b)

None ( c I 200 x 060 None 200 x 060 I 225 X (d) I 225 X 070 225 X 06 o

Muffler Outlet Spount (or Spouts) 200 x 060

ENGINE - CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM Type I ventIlates to atmos ISonaord Induction System

InducflOn systemother10ptlonat None Make Ona model II AC Type CV-735C I AC Type CV-6J9C

~

LOCClflon Intake Manifold Push ROd Cover Energy source ltmanliold

Con tro i vacuum carburetor alf Manifold Vacuum Un I SfrfQm orhfrl

I Cantrol method (variable Variable OrificeIofi ce fed odi c

other)

DIscharges (to inlake

manifold corbo Olt Intake Manifold intoke olr cleaner

intake other)

Complele AI r in ie (breather cop s) stem carburetor eJlr cleaner Through Filter in the Carburetor Air C~=aner

olhe r) -

Flame arrestor (screen Check Valve check valve other) I

(a) Dual system standard on HO yn pipe joins dual outlet manifold to single exhaust pipe on Sprint Crossover pipe used on 350

(b) One crossflow muffler with dual inlets and outlets reverse flow resonshyator ahead of muffler in each pipe on dual systems

(c) Sprint yn pipe legs 200 x 060 076 - front section 070 - rear sectioni~ Front section 225 x 070 ~ear section

1t Except 350 HO engine wh~ch ~s 55 to 60 above 2600 RPM Form Rev 3 -6 7

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page 8 a

MAKE OF CAR_--=-~~~___ MODEL YEAR_--19-6-o9----DATE ISSUEr-11- 68REVISED_(e_)__

FlREBIRD

MODEl_==============~=======================4=0=0====~~================ ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM (cont)

0 i pump Iype Sour Gear Normal 01 pressure (lb engne rpm) 55-60 Above 2600 RPM Oil pre sending unt (elect or mech) Electric Type ad ntoke (floatIng stationary) StationarY Screen Oil filler system (full flow parr other) Full Flow odter replacement (element complete) Comolete CopaClly 01 c case less Ii Iterrei II (qt) 5

Single Viscosity Acceptab Anticipated Lowest Temo SAE Number Alternat

01 grode recommended (SAE scosity bullAbove Freezing (+320 F ) 20W (C) lOW - 30and temperoture range)

Below Freezing (ooF to +32oF ) lOW lOW - 30 sw SW - 20

e (d (d

ENGINE - EXHAUST SYSTEM Type Isngle sngle wth crass-over DualQual oth d

Muffler No amp ty pe (reese flow lone - Reverse Crossflow Hi th Dual Inlets amp Outlets ( a)sTralgnt tnru separate resonatod

Exhausl ppe da iO D wai I Ih ele)

Brancn

Mcun Front 200 Not Used

x 060 b Rear 225 x 070 200 x 060 Muffler Outlet S outs

ENGINE - CRANKCASE VENnlAnON SYSTEM

i Make nd madei AC Type CV-679C I Loco Push Rod Cover En rgy sourc (monltold

Conlrol vacuum carburetor oir Manifold Vacuum Unit stream oth r)I

Conlrol meThod (ooble

orifice (xed orllte

olher Variable Orifice

Complet

systtm

Discharges (10 Inlok

monrald carb Olf

Intoke oir cleaner

intok other)

Intake Manifold

Ai r n leI (br alher cop

carburetor Olf cieanef

oth r) Through Filter in Carburetor Air Cleaner

F I om e aeslor (s ereen

check valve other) Check Valve

(a) Reverse flow resonator ahead of muffler in each pipe (b) 225 x 076 with 400 HO and Ram Air IV options (c) 30W with Ram Air IV option (d) 10W-40 with Ram Air IV option

AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPoge I Pog 9

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot

1

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD

MODEL FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400

ENGINE - EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL

I Air distribution eod manfold te ~

Type (Air Injection engine

modi fi eotlons other

Air

In ection Pump

i Type

Relief valve (type) I

Displacement

Dri ve ratio

Orie type

I

I Fdter (describe)

i

I

I

VL ~

~ (if

~9

~ Air

In i ect on

Sy stem

Point of entry

Check valve tv e

Make

i Madel

Carburetor Borrel size

Drive

Neutrol

I ~i idle A F mixture

Aux Adv Systems (Iype) II i Make I 411

Iod e l I I _lty Star (rpm) Centfgal Intermed adv If paints~ crank I

1

sect ~

deQbullbull rpm degrees ~ Distributa eng rpm Maxdeg rpmi y

Start (in H glVacuum adv in Infermed crank points

dgmiddot~ in Hgd gr s ~ eng rpm Max d g bull in

i Vacuum Source

Timing Crank degre s - rpm

Cooling Syst m

Exhoust System 7

Page 0 P ge 10AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n_t_i_a_c_--__MODELY~AR 1969 DATE ISSUE8-ll- 68 REVISED ()

II IFlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREB-I-RD-shy

MODEL ================~IF=I=RE==B=I=RD==d==~=P~R7I=NT==~===3=5=0==~~==H==O~==~===4=0=0====== ENGINE _ FUEl SYSTEM See supplemenal ogtge for Deal of i=uel Iee~on

Superenorge ec f ~sed

Induction type Carburetor el Carburetor

lnll~Clon suoercharger

Refill capacIty (US gals) 185Fuel Tonk iFiller locotlon Center Rear

T yp ( lee or mech) MechanicalFuel Locations Riaht Front of Enainel Left Front of Eng~nePump Pres Sure range 4 0 - 55 I 50 - 65

Vacuum booSler (std optional none) None Fuel Type IMn Plastic Fabric in Fuel Tank and Sintered Bronze in F Iter Locations Carbo Inlet (a)

Choke type Automatic I

Intake montiold heat control Exhausterhoust or wafer I

Corbure Slandard Oil Wetted PaperA cleaner il type (c) rOplonal Two Staqe - Wetted Plastic Foam Over Paper EIemenE

neutrollor Idrlve) Automat D 500 500 650 650 1(750 Ram A~rr I I IN D Idle A F nx ---

tor

lldle speed spec iMaruol N 500(6-1 Bbl )1600 (6-4 Bb 1 )18 5 0 (35 0 - 2 Bb 1 H10 0 0 (3gt U amp 4 U U Bbl) )

CARBURETOR SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

IEngine I Corburtors Modei Usage Tronsrn5S0nDispi Make I Model

I Firebird 250 Manual Rochester 7029l65(b

Automatic Rochester 7029166(b ~

No Used Borrel and Type Si le

ll-Bbl 169 1 l-Bbl ~ 169

Firebird Sprint 250 Manual Automatic

I

Firebird 350 350 Manual 1

Firebird HO

Firebird400 amp

400 HO OptJd

Firebird 400 Ram Air IV

(a) Pleated pape

Automatic

350 Manual Turbo H-M

Manual Turbo HM

400

400 Manual Turbo H-M

iRochester I Rochester

iRochester Rochester

Rochester Rochester

Rochester Rochester

Rochester Rochester

I

inshead of Sinttred bronze (b) 7029167 withlmani trans amp At 7029168

7029261 ~7029260

7028071 7029062

bull 7029263 7029268

7029263 7029268

7029273 7029270

in all 1 amp 4

14-Bbl~ P-l38 14-Bbl~ S-225

12-BbL 169 12-Bbl 169

14-Bblr P-l38 14-Bbl 5-225

14-Bb-1shy P-l38 14-Bbl S-225

14-Bbl P-l38 14-Bbl S-225

bbl ca buretors with AT amp A C

(c) Includes provisions for thermbstatic control of carbo inlet ar temp (d) When T-42 Ram Air Option is installedthe MT 7028273 or the 7028270

AMA Specifications-rassenger Car Page J 1

7ype system (pressure pressure vetred (I Pressure Vented crmosoher1c othed I

MAKE o F CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE S5 E 9- 1 1- 6 ~ 1 U D - _ EVI5ED_middot___ -- shy

MODEL

ENGiNE shy COOLING SYSTEM

FIREBIRD

6 Cyl

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRIIT 350

shy

Engines

FIREBIRD FIREB fLO 400

V-B Engines

Radiato cop relief valve pre bullbull ure [I J-4~--li_7L__P~S ____________________ _T

~~rncula Type lenoke byposs) Choke _ ______~_____t----__ hrmo stot I St orr s to open at ( F) _________________l~Q__O_O--_______________

Type Ientfugal othe II Cent-j -FlJga J I GPM 1000 pump rpm il 16 INumberoipumps One I Div I Vbeit otheri V-Bel t

____1g_e_ong type Sealed Ball Bearing Internal

RcdJCHor care type Tube and Centerrcellu~or tube and fin other)

CoolIng 1 With heater (qt 194350 186 (400) system I Without heater (qt) I Heater Standard Equipment cOpacify IOpt equlPmentspeclfy iqt 1 i 123 wAjr Condo 1203 (350) IB7 ( 4001 with ~----~~~~--~~~~-~I~ Ioter lockets full length of cyl (yes no) yes Wottr al oround cylinder (yes flO Yes

R ral Qror

Lower

Number and type

(molded straight)

Ilnslde diameter

Number and type

I(molded straignr)

One Molded

1 50

One Molded IUpperhose

1 50

I I Number and type Hose Not Used(molded stragt)IByposs

oNumbe of bladesamp spacn 4 76o amp 104 (a) (b)

IDiometer I 17 62 19 0 Fan Ratlo fan to crankshaft rev I 951 (lOSl with AC) 1~91112S1 with Ale bull AT 1121 with M

Fan cutout type 1o1iri r1+-h-hQm+-dmiddot-i(~11v Cnntrnl1pl l-~ fa 1( 0 Bearing type ~pp Wa er~ Pumo Fan ~ ~ A ~ C R C E FG F F I

bull Drive General-or middotaternato r IA A B A B n F F F F belt s I Water Pump ~ A A A C R C E F G E F I (indicate Po we Steering B BD G I belt used I Air Conditioning II C C H H by letter) II

Ii

1

bull Drive 3elt DimenSions

Angle of V

A

36deg

B

36deg

C

36deg

D

36deg

E

36deg

F

36deg

G

36deg

H

36deg

I

36deg

J I K

Nominal Length (SAE) 390 51 5 580 276 540 500 520 590 535 Width 38 47 47 38 38 38 47 47 47 (a) 7 blade 18 d~a Power-Flex fan on 6 cyl w~th AC (b) 7 blade 195 dia fan on all V-8 with AC - 5 blade 19 dia Power-Flex

std on 400 V-aexcept std 4 blade fan used with Ram Air Option

AMA Specifications-PasseQe Car P og 1oge r2

DATE iSSUED_3_-l_1_-_-S_ REVSED_(_i___DEL YEAR_----9_MAK E OF CA R--zJ~~--c--FlRE3tD REBIRDIREBIRD

350 cu ~n Eng~~es 400 cu in E~g~nes250 =~ i~ Engines

MODEl

ELEORICAL - SUPPLY SYSTEM Delco i-59 (=) Je1co R-59

12-66 Moke and Model Delco -55 (al

iVoltage RIg amp Torcl Plotes Ii 12-54 12-54

511 - 53 Amp~ 2 SM - 61 AmpHrISAEDesignationampAmpHrRtgI 17 Ml - 44 AmoHr Battery

Unde- ood - 1 H SideLocation il Under Bocd - RB Side

T ermlna I grounded

Make

a~ive

Generator ~M~0~d~e~I_______________________~____-21~1~O~OL7~6~1~(C~)~______~______~~~~~~(d~l__________r-______~1~1~0~O~8~3~2~(~f~)________

Type and rOling 37 Amo (el eel 37 Amp (elor Alternoror IOutput ot eglne idle (n utral) 5-10 Amps

IRoflo Gen To Crs rev 2~-~1 (3021 Wit C)

iMoke Delco Remv

1119515

iTyp Regulati~~ Contac~s in Standard Tvoe

iClOSing volag Cutoue Relay ~ot Required I generotor rpm

Regulator Revfrse curreont Cutoue Relay Not Required110 ap n

Regu VoitoQe

Ilated

Voltage

tei t

condltlon

I -

ElECTRICAl- STARTiNG SYSTEM

Motor RotatIon (drlve Clockwise

lend view)

Mok Jelco RemvI

Stortlnq Modei 107293 1107355

Clutch

Motor

control

Switch (sol noid manuol

Starting

procedure

Solenoid

II Place gearshift leller i1 neutral and depress outch With cold engine cepress I acceleraeor pedal to floor and release With ann engine hold acce1erator pedal I about halfway down turn ignition key clockwise to engage starter release key as

soon as engine starts

middotUse neucral or park with automaeic transmission (No clutch)

Engag ment type Ii Slidine Gear - Overrlnning

IPinion mh s (front r ar) il Front

Motor

Drive INumb r

PinIon

IManual Flywh 101 teeth

IAuto

Flywheel tooth Monuol

fac wldrh Aulo

11

15S

ISS

I

41

41

9

166

166

40

40

la) Delco 11-59 used w~th Ale or HD baetery opeLon (bl With regular fuel eng~ne - Delco 11-59 wLth premium fuel engine or HD battery opt~on

(c) 1100760 (55 amp) with AC (d) 1100700 (55 amp) with AC (e) Diode reotified 3-phase alternating current (f) 1100830 (55 amp) wLth AC

I

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car age 1J Page 13

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUE09- 11 - 6 8REVISED Ie)

FlREBIRD MODel

0 V-8 2-Bbl EngineselECTRICAL - IGNITION SYSTEM 250 L-6 Engines

ad- In

~ronai - Srd Op A I Standard Type Transsforlzed - Std Opt NA i Not Offered

Other ( pec fy) I ---Make I Delco Remy Model 1115414 1115410

Ampgt i Enne sloPoed I 34 I Engne Idling 21

iMake I Delco Remv

IMadel II 1 () A 7 r (rl ) 111 n4 7 4 (~) 1111942 (c) 1111960 (d) ICentfgal Start (rpm) qnn 1000 800 1100 ladv n I

I 15-19 12-16 13-17 12-16c sh of _nlermecilOUt

jd~grees I ~engjne pOlnfS deg bull L rpm

pm i I 1 cn 750 1950 2000 lIomlnal) lMox deg_ - rpm 1126-~Oi34400 24-2a5100 22-264800 20-244600

D1 strlb v fOr Vocuum IStart (n Hg) 5-7 5-7 6-8 8-10

Ie shaft Iintermedate NoneIdegrees - pants dego in Hg ln Hg bull (nomnal 1M d H

15deg (a 10 5 115 20deg 13-15 20deg 15-1 ax ego n g -IBreaker gap (n) I 016

ICam angle dg 31 - 3~4__________~1~~____~2~8~-~3~2________

7

8reaker orm tension (oz) 19 23 Crankshaft deg bull rpm TDC 5deg BTDC IMark location On Balancer On IMake

9

I I ~ Madel I AC R-44NS r AC R-45S

Spark Thread mml i 14 MMPlug Tghtenng lorqve (lb ft) 15-25 IGap I 033 - 038 IConductor lyoe Distributed Resistance

Cabl~ Insulolian type NeoPrene iSpork plug proteetor HVPalon Boot

ELECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION Locations amp type II (e)

(a) Used on 1 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (b) Used on 4 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (c) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with auto trans (d) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with man trans (e) Wide gap distributor rotor distributed resistance secondary cables

resistor spark plugs (5000 OHMS) engine to dash ground strap and fender skirt to frame ground strap

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page lJ3Page J 3 a

MAKE 0 F CA R ___p_on_t_i_ac______ DEl YEAR--=1969__ DATE ISSUED 9-1-53 REVISED_(____

FREBIRD

MODEL 350 v-a 4-B~1 Sngknes and All 400 v-a EnginesElECTRiCAL - iGNITION SYSTEM

Standard

i ron~Sod - Sd Upt NA

iConv on) - Sd Op NA

Not Offarea

Of h f r s pe c ~ fy )

Delco Remv

1115410 C )

34 I Ams

IEnglne Idlng 21

IModJ lllHlIcl 111l96Sldl 1 nU966 tel

(f)Timing

Pulley Hub

All 00 Engkoes)Spak ThOd 1m) 14mm ----------- shy

28 - 3l

90 8TDC

Crankshaft

AC

lC R-4SS (AC R-44S on

Plug Tgh---n-9--o-r-q-u-e~(~lb-~h-~I------t-----------------------------1~5~-~2-5---------------------

IGap 033 - 038

Ccnducar yp~e~____________-_______________________~D~i~s~t~r~i~b~u~ted Resistance I n ~u IQ ton Yo __ _______Npoundp--r--ene-_--_---=_------------------Coble SPOllo DIUt Ph)f ft Halon BootI

ElECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION

See Page 13

(al Used en -i-Bbl 400 ell in v-a englnes with Turbo Hydra-Matic (b) Used on 4-Bbl 400 cu in -9 engine$ 1 th Manual1ransmtssion (el Used on ~-abl 400 IU in Ram Air IV anglnes Manual and Automatic Transmissions (dl Used on J-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Turbo Hydra-Ma tic (el Usna on 4-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Manual 7r1nsmiss ion (f) 15deg aTDC Ram Air IV engine~n

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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 14

MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n-t-~-middota_c___MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErY-1l- 68 REVISED~_)___ _

FIREBIRD I FIREBID I FIREBIRD I FIRI4BOCI f

MODel FIREBTRD S~RINT ~~ 3 5 o_l~~ H0

ElECTRICAl-INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT

-

shy

a rC1

Speed- i Type Mechani-al ometer I Tnp odomete (yesno) No~--- -

- Charge dcao - ype Telltale Lamp-TemperoTure indicator - fype I Telltale Lamp -ad pressure indlcoTor I Telltale LamQtype -~ ---Fuel ndcatar - ype i Electric Gags

I Optional instrument cluster with temperatureOthe

[ rli 1 gtrpccnp rp11 1 ltgt reDl rl~Fd [l tr gages Rlus tad Wind IType - Standard Two-Speed Electricshield - pe-r Ttee - degetional None Wndmiddot I Standara ~E=leQtr~~c~__~P~um~~nt~~al w~t~ W~per Mot6~I Type - __shield Nosher Type - Op bullbull onol None

IType Solenoid I i Num ber used 1 Std (a)IAme draw (each) 43 to 59 125 v

Horn

D__RI_V_E_U_N_I_TS__-_C_l_UT_C_H__IM_a_nua_I_T_ro_n_~_i_ss_io_n_i_6~_-C~y_l~__E~n~g~i~n~e~s~____1 V-8 Engines

Make amp ty pe il Own-Dry Type presure olate sprlnos 1 Disc Spring Toto I 5 of n9 _Qad(Ib)____-il-il_______________~2~0=5~O-i(bJ-_- ~ - - _-=-_~-_-_-~~-_-~ No of cutch driven discs ~I One

I~M-O-te--o_I------_+------__- __--_--~w~o~v~e~n~M~o~l~d~e~d~_A_s~b__e_s_tps ____ _ IOutsde amp nscle_~-lO 0 X 6~ c J9~_~_~ sect 5

Clutch I TOIOI elloolso bull nI 8293 (c) 8556-=--_---_-i-__~---L-J--lJ-J___________I___-_ faCIng jThckness I 135 (c) 140

iEng0lmnl cushon 1 Ing method it Driven Plate Waved Spoke Springsi

Release IType amp method bearl ng of lubncoton Ball Thrust - Prepacked amp Sealed Torsona Methods sprIngs

damping frlcton mateol Coil Sprin s and Metal to Metal Friction

(a) Second horn optional (b) 2350 pressure on Firebird Sprint and Firebird 400 (c) Firebird Sprint uses 104 x 65 driven plate with 8056 effective

area and 140 facing thickness

FomRe 3

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page is

Pontiac 1969MAKE OF CAR MODel YEAR DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot)

--------------~---

MODEL FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD

SPRINT 350 FIREBIRD

HO FIREBIRD

400

DRIVE UNITS - TRANSMISSIONS Manu I 3-speed (std ar opt)

AvtomoTIC

DRIVE UNITS - MANUAl TRANS

--- 3-SPEED 4-SPEED

Number or forward speeds 350 V-8(b) All V-8(c)6 Cyl (a) 6-Cyl All V-8(d) 24212851 2541 2851n first 2521 1611 20211681 1501T i In secono 1881

ronsml s~ 51Qn OfIQS i In third 1 00 11 00 1 1001 1351 1461

In fourth 1001 1001 j In rev~rse 2951 2331 28512631 2591

Synclronous mesnlng S pee dy geor s All Forward

SIlIft iever location (a) (b) Floor Shift I

I Cooeelly (at) 35 28 35 35 IIType recommended TYEe A - Extreme Pressure

Lucri nr SA E VI smiddot1 Summer I I coS Ity I Win number Extreme cold

80 or 90 80 or 90 80 or 90

DRIVEmiddot UNITS - MANUAL TRANS WOVERDRIVE For onSMISSlon data see manual transmission section)

Type pianetory or other Not Offered ManucH iockoU1 yes nol

Downsndr acceiertuor confrol (yes no)

Minmvm cT-tn speed

Geor ottO

IC ()(O dODOClty pI ver rive oniy

Seperete Ii Iler (yes no) I I Type recommended

Lub con t i SummerjSAEis WintI~OSitY

number Extreme cold

(a) Column shift standard - floor shift optional (standard on Firebird Sprint (b) Available with standard column shift only (c) Standard on 400 cu in V-8 includes floor shift - optional on 350 cu ir

V-8 (d) Special order close ratio transmission (2201 1641 1281 1001

and 2271 R) standard and only available with 391 and 4331 rear axle ratio on Firebird 350 HO and Firebird 400

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car PoglII 16

ISSU ED_3_-_~l_-_a_REVISEO_(middot_1__MAKE 0 F CAR __pon~tlac----___MO 0 EL YfAR_9_6_9__0 ATE

FIREBIRD PIREBIRD SPRT FIREaIlW 350IFREBIRD -10

FlREBIRO 350 2-BBL i FlREBlRO ~OOMODEL FREBIRO 350

DRIVE UNITS- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Tod nOm

Torque Conver~erType describe

Selecto locolon Steering Column (a)

List 9or rattos Selecto Pobullbulln ond indicot which abullbull used in

II I J R1- 1 75

Jshy LipCJ -6 rT6Gl-shy1 )0

1

R 1 92

)j

- shy0 S

252 252 152 1 52 1 00

L 252 (c j

20$ ~l D

248 148 100

S 248 1 48

L 24S(dl

och slec to pos ilion

-1 ~n ~k-q ~ f-~ l_hl -6 4-8bl V-8 2-Bb1shy hSO 2-8b 1shy 350 ~-3bl 1400 4-ltlbl

Mo ushft s oeed -dri a ranse I ~) ao I 7J i(eI40(fI61 (eI6] (f)70 (eISO (fI851(eI45 (f)7~(e)41 (f)721(e)43 (7

Mea ~ieldown speed-drive ronge (J) 75 68 lig)62(h)3 (g) 65 (h) 60 (g) 80 (hi 47(g) 72 (h) 2~(g) 66 (hi 21(gl 74 (1 J 6

INumb r of 1 menfS I Three

Toque Mox roo at s loll i 281 I 25 1 251 201 2 0 1 I 231 I 23 ~

conetor Type 01 coolin9 (oi I quid) Ii Water

INomnol diomefr I 11~75 1251

LubriconCopocy-ef11 (pt) 15 (aporolC) 16 (ApprolC) 19 (Approx)

i Type commendd GM Dexron Automatic ~ransmission Fluid

Speclol transmtsston Shift lever must be lfted over stop to enter tpark J Reverse I and Low (S gtn 400) paSl t1ons Eng~ne starting on Neutral and ark positions orovided for ifeolures

ORNE UNITS - PROPEllER SHAFT Numb sed I vne

IType (stroigI tube tub-intub Straight lClbe inferno I ernal dompr ele) I

OUl

diom

Ingh

Ii Monuol 3middotspd trons II

I II I

IMa~uol 4-sped Iron s

2 75 x

275 x

4995 x 065

4996 065x

_011

thicleshy

ness Overdrive transmIssion I

Automotrc fran sml ssion I 275 x 4996 lC 065

Not Available

275 lC 4930 x 065

Cnte 10 centr of unlvesal IOlnu 0 10 cntIne of reor oachmen (Conlinued)

(a) Floor with optional console (b) Total torque multiplication in 1st gear is 4931 with 6 cyl 441 with V-8 engine (c) Total ~orque multiplication ln 1st gear is 6301 middot lth 6 cyl 5041 with V-8 engine (d) Total torque multiplication 1n 1st gear is 5701 (e) 1-2 Upshift bull (f) 2-3 UpShift ~ (g) 3-2 Kickdown (h) 3-1 Kickdown (i) Rally shifter available with console option provides manual speed shift stops to locate second and third gear

pOSitions when the lever is deflected to the righ~ hand path (j) Based on non-Ale car with standard axle for the engine indicated

Page 7 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car P age 17

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 ----------------~d----

FlREBIRD FlREBIRD I FlREBIRD FlREBIRD IMODEl================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD==k==S=P=R=INT==~=====35=0==~====H==O===~==4=0=0======

DRIV EUNITS - PROPELLER SHAFT cont)

IType lplalnInter- Not Usedanh-fcton)mediate

Ilubrication (filtlngbearing Not UsedIprepack)

iType Splined SI ip INumber 01 teeth 27Yoke

15 0 00 1175

IMoke and Mig No Saginaw - Size 44 (Regular) INumber used

Universal

lOIn ts

IType (boll and trunnioncroSSI

Rear ottach(umiddotboltclompec) II

Bearing I Type ipiclin

onllmiddotfriction)

Ilubric (fittng

prepack) II

Cross U-Bo1t

Anti-Friction

Prepacked De token through torque tube

Or arms sprIngs) Sprinas Torque token through (torque tube

or orms i sprIngs) Springs

DRIVE UNITS - AXlE Type (front reorl Rear

Semi-Floating HypoidDescplon

limited Slip differentol ype Spring Loaded Clutch (Opt )

150Drive Pinion Offset

2No of differential pinions

Pinion odlustment (shim otheri Sh~m

Pinion beoflng adj (shim other) Collapsible Spacer Wheel bearing type Single Row Ball Bearinq

CapaCIty (pt) 3 Type recommended A-9 Hy-goid (a)

lubricant Summer 80-90~~gti~ Wintercosi ty 80-90

Inumber Extreme cold 80-90

AXlE RATIO TOOTH COMBINATIONS (See page 3 for ax Ie ralia us age)

AI ratio 2411~56127812931~O813231 3361 3551

No of Pinion 17 16 14 14 13 13 11 11 teeth IRing geor 41 41 39 41 40 42 37 39

3901

10 39

~33

9 139

Ring Gear DO 81~5

(a) Special lubricant required with limited slip differential

ge i 3 Poge 18AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODel YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErj-11-68 REVISED(e)

I FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD

MODEL SPRINT 350 HO 400

oRIV EUNITS - WH EELS ~ Tye amp morerlol Disc - Steel

Std I 14 x 6 (a~ 14 x 7 (a) ~m ISlle amp flonge type)

IOpt None ~pe (bolt or stud) Bolt

qohment i Circle dlamerer 475 I Number ond size 5 716 - 20

MODEL

DRIVE UNITS- TIRES

I Size ply rating amp ply E70 shyType (boos radiol elc)

Stondora i Full roted Front

14 F7~

In flo II n ~-__--J+-___-L=t-IJuJJ--JiJUcuLJ--=----~-J=uuuJu-ldJi1lll-____ Pr Reo

Rev Mi Ie 01 SO MPh

F70 - 14 (b)

F70 - 14 Polyglas - 2 Ply carcass with 2 Fiberglass Tread Plys shy4 Ply Rated

BRAKES - PARKING Type of control Foot Lever Application - Hand Pull Release LocOllon of conrol Below~Instrument Panel at Left Operoes on Rear Service Brakes If sepa- Type (inlernal or external) Not =lgtnarat9 rote from Drum diameter lll~ cOTa ~Q

Srv ce

Drakos Lining size (length )( wdTh ~ thickness) Not Separate

(a) On four road ~wrreelsmiddot- std Space Saver Spare tire is on 14 x 5 rim wheel (b) 2 Ply - 4 Ply rated Std spare tire size is 735 - 14 - space saver

type Size increases to 775-14 for v-a cars with AC and v-a convertiblE without AC

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Page 9 Page J9AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR_-=-Po~n~ti 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6 8REVISED (e)a~c__MODEl YEAR

FIREBIRD I FIREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD MODEl ________________~~F_I_RE~B_I~RD~~_SP_RI __~____ __~____ ____~____~4~0~0____N_T 3_5_0 H_O

BRAKES - SERVICE Type (drum) or (disc amp no of coistons Drum - Std Front Disc-Sinqle Opt La)

Self adustng (std opt NA) Standard

Special [ Type proportion delay - Metering Type - DelayValving r metering other

Power broke make amp I Std ---Iype (remote int elc)1 Opt Delco Moraine Inteqral Tvpe Vacuum Suspended (b)

Effective area (Sq in) 1494 1036 Grass lining area (sq inl U 1555 1106 Swecol area (so in) 2692 3509 Front 10 Reor Effectiveness Relationship 626 626

Diameter I Front 95 -shy(nominal) I Rear 95

Drum Type and

Cast Alloy Iron (c)material -shyOuter working diameter -shy 1094 Inner working diameter -shy 688

ROlor 100WorkinCl width -shyI Moteriol amp type (ventedsolid -shy Cast Alloy Iron - Vente d

Wheel cyt Front 1125 29375 inder bore Reor 875

Moster Bore 1 00 1125

Cyli der di splocemenl Fronl 59 69 di stribulion I Rear 41 31

Pedol orc ralio 621 (d) 351 (d)

Line pressure at 100 lb pedal load 700 800 Shoe I Front (e) None Clearance I Rear (e)

Bonded or ri eted Riveted Material Molded Asbestos

Size Prim or 76 X 25 X 196 540 X 1 93 X 41 outmiddot

Front (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 25 X 265 ~S40 X 1~u X 44

I 1) thickness orinmiddot board - shy

Broke Segments per shoe OneI

ining Material Molded Asbestos

Size Prim or 76 X 20 X 196out-

Rear (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 20 X 265

thickness) or inshyboard

Segments per shoe One

Excludes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Includes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Total swept area for four brakes (Widest lining contoct width for each brake x its contact circumference) (a) Included with power brake option (b) Included with front disc brake option (c) Front Finned 1 pc casting Rear Finned composite ~d) Ratio at 05 in push rod travel e) Tighten drum brakes to heavy drag then back off 26 notches

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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 20 Page 20

MAKE OF CAR__o_n_t_~_a_c____MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSU -11-68 REV

MODEL

STEERING -Manual (sId opt NA) i Standard Power iSId opt NA) i Ootional Adjuslab Ie Type and

Iilting Wheel Adjusts Vertically - Seven Positionsdescriptionste ring wheel

(tilt swing other) I(std apr NA) I Optional Manual 1475 X 1525

Whee I 0 i ame ter 14) X 1gtgtPower I

Wall to woll (I amp r) I 411OutSioe TurnIng

front Curb to curb (I amp r) I 385diam Ier

Wall to wall (I amp r) iInside 225(feet) reor Curb to curb (I amp r) II 230

IType Recirculating Ball Bearing Make Saginaw

Monua I Gear ~41 (a~IRatos 2621 (b) INo he 1 lurns (stop to stop)

IType (coalol linkoge etc)

Make

Power G ar

I T p

47 (c)

161 1241 Belt rrorn Crankshaft

iNo wheel turns (stop to stop) 2--5- - Lock to Lock i Type Link Paralleloqramr---- ILocation (front or reOr

0

Rear of Wheelsof wheels OTher)Linkage

Drag link (trans or longt) lransStrqRod Connects Tie RodsPitman amp Idler Arms ITi rods (one or two) i Two Inciination at camber (d g) I 8 14 to 914 5deg Camber B tUpper I Ball Jointeartngs I

(type) lLow r String

Ball JointA i

IThru$ I Sprint Load Taken By Lower Ball Joint Wh I Align Caster (deg) 0 to 1 0 Pos (ronge at - Camber (deg) 14 0 Neq to 34 0 Poscurb wtamp preferred) Toe-in (outside Irack inches) liS to 14 Stering spindle amp joinl type Reverse Elliott - Ball Joint

o Iinner bearing 1249tamete Wheel IOuter bearing I 749 Spindle

Thread ize I 34 - 20 Bearing type Taper Roller

(a) 281 with combination of V-8 engine and air conditioning (b) 3111 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning (c) 54 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning

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Page 2 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page 21

l 96MAKE OF CAR_p_o_n_t_l_middota_c_----__MODEL YEAR__ _ _9_DATE ISSUEa- 11- 68 REYISED~_ FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD

MODEL================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD~~S=P=R==IN=T==~===3=5=0==~===H==O====d===4=0=0====== (See Supplement page for detools on A SuspensonlSUSPENSION - GENERAL

PrOVISion tor broke dip confrtd

PrOYISIOn tor ace squaf control

SpecIal prOVISions for Jack Locating Provisions on Front and Rear Bumpers_e~o_r~lo~c~k~n~g~__________________~~______________--~~----______~

Shock ILT~y~p~e__________________~________________~~~~K-~~~~____LD~_W~a~y~________________ absorber iMake

Shock Absorbers d

Ironl amp r--------------------il---------------------shyreOr iPiston do

Firm Control in

SUSPENSION - FRONT Type and de5crlotlon

Ball joint independent front suspension with upper and lower control arms mounted on rubber bushings

Type con iMaterla I al1v Steel ISize (cod desgn eght amp 10

Spring 1140 X 360Ibar length dia)

Spng (He (lb per 1) 275 Std 22337 - 320 amp 345 (a) IRate al wheel lib ler n) 73 Std 22331 - 85 ~ 92 a lType link Inkle

Stoblzet Ilromeles) Link lMalerol amp bar dameter AllQ~ Steel 6a1S

SUSPENSION - REAR

Dr and Torque aken through Bear Sprjngs iTlpe Mnlti-Tgt-I-f ~areal amiddot r ltt-~p i-I~ize (Iengrh widtheot deSign

560 X 250lhelghr amp 10 bar ength amp dia 1

Sprong Spring rOle (lb per n) 82 Std 22337 - 79 8999118 amp 122 (a) ~ale or wheel lib per in) 83 Std 22337 - 80 90-TtfO~ 119 amp 123 ~a - Mounting rnsulatlon Iype Rubber Bushings

4 amp 5If lNo 01 leaes leal ~~hQck lelcomp or len s1 Compression

Stabi z r Type (Inklinldessframeless) Not Used MOI ol None

Not UsedT rack bar ty pe

(a) Alternate springs used as required for body styles and optional equipshyment

Form Rev 3-67

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

11 68MAKE OF CAR ~~~_P_o_n_t_i_a_c__--_MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEO- - REVISED_l-_)__

-FlREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400

MO DEl ===========---=~--=--_-=~==b==== ___ ~~__ ~ I

FRAME

Type ond desrq)tlon tSeparote frome

undrzed frome partlolfy ~ unit zed framel Integral Body - Frame Combination with Separate Ladder Type Front Frame Section

BODY - MISCElLANEOUS INFORMATION

Type c nosh (Iocque noml--r~- -- - --- - Acrylic Lacquer______

Hooci conr bolonced iys na) Ii ______-Xes__~ =------------Hooo el5e contol ( rnol enol) ~___ e~t~rIlc~

Vhce Incen No~ ocolon II Left Front Edge of Instrument Panel -+1-+_ Vis ib lej1rgugh -h--middot~~n=d-=s=hi~e==_l=d~___________________ _

I Engne No 10cOIon I Top of Cyl Block on R H Side Near Oil Filler (a)

---~-------------

-------~------

___---1NuCl-L_yen t WindJioCLlw--__________ JNillr1nlJ_yent WindQ~____

IFron I Zi g-Zag fpri n g wi t- h--F-o--aolJm--P=a~d--_____ _ Rear 1- d~I~______tr-_________~Z~lwg~-~Z~ag~~~~p~r~~n~g~ w~~Jo~~t~t~o~nu-~P~a~____________ 3d $eat

_ i_=_ro_n__~__C__on_p_~OI_)___ ~1-R_ea_r__--I___________

ir-~-r_a_nI -+________ZOL~bull Jg--ZioLa5O~g~S-Iltp~ri ng wi tILf-oa~m~P~ad-__________ Seu r =CK type r-iP-ea_r___-H- ingl~_ with -Co-t=-=ton~P-=ad==--______________ Ziljg~-~Zuag~-SltJP~r

Jrd sea

Wjild stlleid glass typ~ I e Single Curved Laminated Safety Platesigie Crved ~ laminated piatel

1de 910SS ype il curved Single Curved Tempered Safety Plate

~emDerea olatel

80Cklg) glos type compound

cvrveci bull tempered plate three Single Curved-TemperedSafety Plate (b) 22367piece 22337BODY STYLE ~~U~

Side ~Iass exposed surface ar a

10326Windshleid gloss eICoosed surface area

lJ~~Ull28b shy 83408192Backlight glass exposed surface areo -- -~-- 29804- 30235shy

---_

Totol gloss expos d surface area

_M_ ~ ~- --

Ign~t~on lock on steer~ng column aISo lOCkS steer~ng gear ana gearsn~r~ tIn Reverse with manual - Park with automatic transmission) key removable in locked position only and opening drivers door operates key in lock buzzer Interior ~ront door locking knobs moved

CalFront of RH cylinder bank on V~8 engines (b) Flexible plastic on convertible

torward to deter theft

Form Rev 3-67

AlVA Spccificatiols-Passe~Ce- Car Page 2J

ISSt ED _9-___-6_B_RV IS D_(e_)___N( 0 F CA( _---Po=ntlmiddotaC=----___MODE L Y 2Alt _1_9_69___ D AT

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD I FIREllIU) FIREBIRD

0 DEL ================F=I=RE=B=I=U)=====S=P=RNT=~=======3=5=O======H==O========4=O=O=====

(Indicate her standard oponal or NA on eoch )CGNVENIENCE EQUIPjVENT I Si~ ~indows Ootional

Power wndows ~~V~e~n~t-=~~~n~d~o~w~sL-____~______~_____________________________________~N~O~~Ve~n~t~W~i~n~d=o~w~s~________________~______________

L Backlight or tolgol Not Offered

Powr seat (specify typ os Power Tilt Seat (Fore and Aft Plus Elevation ~t Rear Edge) on ~H Bucket Seat - Optionalwell as avo lobility)

Radios (speedy type as well a availability)

Optional AM AM-FM A-FM Stereo - All Push Button Type

~ ItOr seot speok fIIr Optional

P~wer QfItenna Rear Mounted - Ootional

Not Offeredltecinng front seat bock (RL Or Doth)

Fronl eol head restroiner (RmiddotL or both) Standard

Clock Optional

Aor conditIone (5peclfy type Optional Reheat Cycle With Bi-Level A~r Distribut~on Systemand ova lobi Ii ty)

Safecruard Speedometer - Optional

tional on Cars With V-S En ine and Automatic ~ransm~ssion Combination

Not OfferedIgon lock lamp

Standard on Mardtop Coupe - Not Offered on ConvertibleDome lamp

Standard

Optional

Underhood lamp Ootional

CQurtesy lamp standard

Moa lamp Not Offered

Auto Irans quod lomp Slandard

3cereo Tape Player

Not Cf=ered

Ava~lable w~th All Radio Installations

~anual Antenna Front Mounted - Included itl Radio

Power Operated Top Optional on Convert~ble

Rear Window Defogger Optional - Not Ava~lable on Convertible

achometer Hood Mounted or Instrument Panel Mounted al

Elec Luggage Compt Lid Release Optional

LAMP HEIGHT AND SPACI~G

Height abov ground to center af bulb Or marker

Distance from CiL of cor to ente of bulb

tteocHomp

Toal

Sdeorncrkr

Headlomp

TOI

H9heu

-L-owes tmiddot

Hghest

Lowest

i Font

Rear

Inside

IOutsIde

Insde

OutSide

i I I I I

II I I

244

24 4

246

246

165

218

n4 281

160

252

Diectlonal Font

Reo

I I Same

250

as Tail Lamo

bull If Single headlamps at used ent here (al Panel mounted type not available at start ~f production - optional clock not available with this tachometer option

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-68REVISED_e__

WEIGHTS

MODEL Style No

illf-fIREBIRD SPRINT hardtoo Coupe CQmzertiole

22337 22367

i I1841 143032711 433 1929 1596 3521 i 433

I - _shy

6~7-i73 827 1 113 2 6 7 173 827 11 J

I1I i I II i

FIREBIRD 350 ErdtoE Coupe

i 223371

I i I i I 1962 14393401 I 433 1 567 173I

i -- shy

827 1 LJ gt ~

Convertible 22367 I

2046i 1605-36511433567 173 I i

82 7 i lJj 41

FIREBIRD HO I i bull I I II Hardton Coune 223 19841 14583442 1 433 i 567 173 827 ll

I433 I 567 1173 ffi7 1 l~jConvertible 22367 1 20681 16243692 I

I --~

l ~ I i

i i 1FIREBIRD 400 1_ ---shy20081 146313471 1 433 i 567 1173 827 _J jHardtop Coupe 223371 - i 433 567 117 3 827 ii 11Convertible 22367 1 2092 1629 1 3721 i i -shy- I

I =+II

i I

I -- shy

_

-- shy - shy shy

-- shy-

Ace sores amp EClJipmenl DII a WQhrs ~emcrrK

Automat~ Trans 0 Firebird and -FirebIrd -350 only Turbo Hvdra-Matic 1+ 18 1+ 10 + 28 I All models___

1+ 31 II - shy -- shyPower Steerincr - 2 1+ 29 I - - shy --- shy -Power Brakes DiscFrt l 1+ models+ 26 2 1+ 28 All - shyPower Brakes (DrumFrtl + 9 1+ 1 1+ 10 All except Firebird 4a1

-~----

Air Conditionina 1+108 1+ 4 1+112 i Firebird -- shy - ---- shyAir Conditionina +104 1+ 4 1+108 Firebird j50 Air Conditionincr 1+ 96 1+ 1+ 98 I Firebird

--~

2 400 shyRadio amp Man- Antenna + 6 1+ z + 9 - shy - -shy400 HO Enaine Oot I I 0 Firebird 400 400 EnqOp~ 12 I Firebird~()()--

- ~ ~~--- --shy _

Ram Air IV - 10 shy 2 I -shy - - shy

-----------shy

I -- - shy - shy _ shy -- shy - -shy -- shy- - - - --

I 1 --- shy

I I -- shy - shy -- shy

-- - shy -- shy -I I I I

-middotReference - SAE Aeraspace-Autamalive draWing standards Section E 1_02 (d)_

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CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

KEY SHEET

EXTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

vpoundRTICAL

ERO liNe

ACTUAL FRONT WIDTH OF OASH~ LZ) ~

~ y~ ~ I Hl01 ~- - j ~--t-

i ---101114 plusmnL30middot H138 I

j t~ i -- _ r-7il-r ~HL2 Jj~(~-- ~---LIZ7-- H 106 CLUOpoundO RAMP HI07

AGLpoundl Ll04J LIO LIOS

I -- L 103 ~--------

LENGTH amp HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE

INTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

WIDTH gtlt50 H51

FRONT COMPT qEAR COMPT

-- H~6 -=~-- ~~Tmiddot~ )~_L~8~A__ I

THIRD SEAT

- L204 -t

Form RaY 3-67

AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 26 Poge 26

CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET

DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS

oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround

eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull

11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out

SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured

Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS

EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF

DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn

L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard

eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front

_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr

LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf

123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~

_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension

130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface

EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the

ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole

centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle

enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol

mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel

H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t

~t front of rear wnee openIng

middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord

GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an

ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS

104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis

106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes

11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes

Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie

HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson

fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal

L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal

H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~

L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol

ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS

H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~

REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen

Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon

from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~

L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of

pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg

H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering

L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat

~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon

~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon

-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side

Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when

r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo

comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~

-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn

est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt

grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi

STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L

lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n

1 at HIP ROeM

c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f

plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third

-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure

H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical

STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The

hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne

L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne

W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level

W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~

H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine

H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen

V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised

W4 L20J H20 I 1728

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car ~ge 5 POle

MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n_t_ia_c___MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-l1-6~EVISED_(middot_)__

FIREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD 250 euin Engines 350 cuin Engines 400 cuin Engines

MODel

ENGINE- RINGS Compress~onINa 1 01 or Come

FunctIon CompressionNo2 oil or comp (top to

No3 oil or camp Oiloottom)

No4 oil or compo I None Cast Iron Reverse Twist witn shyDe Ic ption bull

Compres materi 01 coating (a) (b) (c) IMoly Channel - 1 BarrelI Ision etc Face 2 Taper FaceI

No 1 0778 No 2 bull U 1 )Width I 0778 019

Multi-Piece (2 Ra~ls amp I Expander) IGap 015

IDescriPtion bull Rails Steel with Chrome Plated o Dmaterial coating

I

ell i ete ~ Expander Stainless Steel lso

Gap II Q3S i In O~l R~ng AssemDly

Width

Eponder s

ENGINE - PISTON PINS

Type

otero 01 i SAE 5015 SAE 1016 Length 300 325 Diameter I 9272 9802

Locked in rod n I

pI sfon flootng etc i Locked in Rod I

Bush lin rod or P ston I None ng Motenoi I None

_

Itn DIS ton II bull 0003 - 0005 shy

0 DDS UUU-Clearance

ENGINE - CONNECTING RODS

Itn rod n-pltlt t+ Direton amp amount offset In pIston I i() Ricrht - 063

SAE 1037 1038Materlt al I Anna SteelI () 1141

Height (Oz) 31723 9 Length (center to cented i 66255 70

l Moraine Mateol amp Type Moraine 100-A (d) (e) (f) 400-A (d)-shyOverall lengthBearing 88837middotc

0005 - 0025 I UOU) - 0020 hClearance (timi ts) 0007 - 0027 Tq)-- End ploy 006 - 011 (Total for Two) (~ )0085 - 0135

(a) 250 1 bbl Eng~ne 1 - Barrel Face Moly Channel 12 - Taper Face Tin Plated

(b) 250 4 bbl Engine 1 - Barrel Face Moly Channel 12 - Taper Face Moly Channel

(c) 350 2 bbl Engine 1 - Barrel Face Moly Channel 12 - Taper Face Tin Plated

(d) Steel backed removable precision (e) Moraine 400-A on 4 bbl 250 cu in engines (f) Moraine 400-A on 4 bbl 350 cu in engines (g) 0007 - 0028 on 4 bbl 250 cu in engines (h) 0015 - 0031 with Ram Air IV option (i) 016 - 021 with Ram Air rv option

Form Rev 3-67

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

M A K E 0 F CA R _p_o_n_t_i_a_c___ MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-1l-62gtREVISED(e)

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD 250 euin Engines 350 euin Engines 400 euin EnginesMODEL

ENGINE - CRANKSHAFT A e ~i Nodular Iron (d)

--------~--~-------------------~-~-=~~~~~---------------

Rubber Floated Weight Ec thrus f r en by b~orng No1 j 7 ---4~-----------------

Ilnshe r play 002 - 006 0035 - 0085 ~-------------~-------

M1tal amp type Durex 100-A Steel Backed Removable Precision (b) 0003 ----0019 0002 - 0017 (c)1 C Co rOrlCCINo1 230 x 80 ------t-----~-- 300 x 94i

INo2 I 230 80 300 x 94 1 JOUfnaJ

iNa3 i 230 x 80 300 x 94 jlO and i bearng

I No ~ i 2 30 x

-80---__---1_______3_=_O-O--x----l=___1-3=-______

ern II r~_I~_5__~~2~-~~~0-x-~8~0--------+_-----------~3~~0~0~~x~~1~~5~9________ i 9th I ~la 6 2 3 OX 80 _____--=None--_______________

INa 230xlOl None IQI amp emf cyL oHse-r 1 None

Cronkorn IOut1t dlamefer 200 225

ENGINE - CAMSHAFT Overhead Between Cylinder BanksL~cat ii

I

Mateftol Hardened Alloy Cast IronI ~1 f e r ~ Aluminum ~lloy High Lead Babbit on Steel

3eor--gs 5L--Lbull r-~ 7 ChalnBelt (a)--~ 52

C~onkshoft ~~or Or 11 Hardened Cast Iron Hardened Sintered Iron

5crocket materai j fie Of

CmsnotT qeor or JrlVe Hardened Cast Iron Aluminum Alloy with Nylon Covered Teet shysorocket ~aterloj

~~ Teeth 60~~nksiTmng IWdth I 1031 - ~J4 88 c(Morse) - 100 (Link Belt)chon IPtch II 500 375

ENGINE - VALVE SYSTEM HYdroulc Ifters (Std opt NAj Standard (e) Va lye rolotor type

I(mtoke hausl)

Rocker otll

I

None 151 (f ~

deg 0

Op atn9 Inloketapp

Iearance I nd cot hot ExhouI 0 cold)

M-400 in lower half of No I 2 3 amp 4 locations of 4 bbl 350 cu in and 400 cu in engines

(a) Neoprene with fiberglass cord reinforcement (b) M-400 in all locations of option 6 cyl 4 bbl engine and all but 5

location of 400 cu in Ram Air IV engine (c) 0012 - 0028 on Ram Air IV engine option (d) Arma Steel on Ram Air IV engine option (e) Manual lash limited travel hydraulic lifters standard on Ram Air IV

engine

AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 7 P 09 7

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEa- 11- 6 8 ~EVISED (e)--- shyFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT

MODEL Cyl I-Bbl ) (6 Cy1 4-Bb1 ) - -

ENGINE shy VALVE SYSTEM (cont) Auto Man I Opm S (0 B Tel 14 14 22

Tmlng I nlul ~-~-- - shy

50 -shy --Sa-Closes (-ABCl 46

(bos d on Durafion deg 240 244 260 lop of

Opens (BBCl 46 52 60 rontp

IExhausl

12pont S I Closes IA TO 14 20 240 244 26~

-Dural)n deg

Ivolve oP~velop 28 26 U Ii -

~~- liGM-8440 WALumIreatment on face amp F 1 bull Chrome lL bull --seem O all length 4810 I 49Q2

-

IAclual 0011 h ad de 1 923 1917

IAngl 01 sal amp foc Seat - 45 9 t-fgce - 44deg i Not Used

~ ~ ~t In Ser1 rnnfilfrJCll

rs dla~ -- - shy3419 - 2412

151 m 10 g~ I d cleaonc DOlfi ----- -shy

- -- 0Q3 3-43tL ff ( ro lash) 400 + 011 bull -g + 011 _---

InIal 10ul Valve closd 946 16298 624 16298 speng (lb in) 1006 684 press amp Val open 165b

12298 LLbL

11918 gh (lb n) 1756 1282

j Inneet Vole clo d 305 15898--shyIsClring (lb in) 36 5

pr amp 594 -

Volve opn I ngth (lb in) --shy 654 11518

~ Motenal 21-2 StwA1um Treat on Face amp Flash Chrome Pl Stem i 001 I ngth 4799 4891

I Actuol oeroll head dia 1 603 - 1597 i A91 01 Sear amp foee Seuroat - 45deg Face - 44deg Seat ser mafol NQt Used I S m diameter 3414 - 3407 i Stem 10 guide clearance 0021 - 0038 I Li ft (cO ura 10 sh) 400 + 011 438 + 011

Exhaust 946 624 Outr Veale closed 16298 16298 spring (I~in) 1006 684 press amp Vale opn 1656 1162 9th bullbull in) 1756 12298 1282

11918 ~

Inner Vole closed 305 15898 spring Olain) ----shy 365 press amp Vale open 594 lenglh (lb I in) --shy 654 11598

ENGINE - LUBRICAnON SYSTEM MOin bearinJs Pressure

Type of Connecting rods Pressure

lubrica Pi Slon pns Snlash lion (splash

Comshaft beans Pressnr ptbullbull sur Tappets Prssnreuro noule) Timing gear 0 chain ~jgtlr - Nnr Tlhr rhn

Cylinde wails i Mptprd Jpt (Continued)

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Poe 7aPoe 7 ~

MAKE OF CAR -ntiac MODEL YEAR-=-__ DATE rSSu ED 9-~-68 REVISED_(middot_l__

FIREBIRD 350

MODEl-=~-=========~==-=========-=__=====-==~=-__=-~__=F=-==__========

ENGIN E - VALVE SYSTEM (cont)

IOp ns (BTC) 22 TimIng (based on I tap of ramp points)

Iintoke IClos s (vABC) Ii i Durationmiddot d 1

Opens (BSC)

IEhO C loses (v A TCl

57

Durorion bull d_

269

72

25

277 ________________~4~70______________~1____~~______~____~~_________IVai opennl orloe I

GM-8440 -litn Aluminum Treatrnent on Face amp Flash Chrome Plated StemMOfftrtol

5093

Acluol 0 011 head dia 2113 - 2107

Angle of s ot 8 face

Seat Insert materia

ISfem diameter

~ot ~sed

JU9 - 3412

)016 - J033iSlem to guide coronce

L ft C zero lashl 1 376 ~ 011 4-1 = all Intake

IOurer iVolv clos d 596 79 ~ 15823 ~ 1 591656 I 9a

I (lb inl I~sprn9

press amp 1223IValve open ~ 120631325length (Ib~ in) I I 31 7Inne IValv clos ed ~ 1 5423

spring II 377 (lb ~ n)

pr ss amp Vole 0 en 888

~88 ~ 11663I(lbbull n~

19272 ~ 117720672

42 ~ 1 52148

3586 10586 ~ 1107

HO Jlplusmn

78 88 1591

191 6 ~ 11812056

42 sect 1 52148

9533 10533 e 1Ul

5015 5082

1663 - ~o57 1773 - 1767i Actual o oil h ed dio

Angle oi seat amp face I

Seat nsert mOleal lot used

I Stem diamele 3414 - 3-107

IStem to guide clearance 0021 - 0038

Lift ( zero tosh) II 412 0 Ll 413 011 Exheu sr V01 dosed 79Ouler 596

1 591~ 1 5823 aa(Ibr in) 656s pr in I press amp 19244Valve opn 1287 e 1178e 1 703 206441387I ngth (lb- n)

Valve dosed 42Inner I 317 1521 15423 48 377(lb n) spring

press amp Vole ope 944 9573~ 11303 Ii 1108 1044 10573Inglh (lb inl Ii I

I

ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM middotM bon eOffgs II

Type of ConneCTng rods il lubri co pton pns tion

(splash Comshaft bearings I

Tappets I presSure

noul l Timng gear or chain

Cylindr wails

Pressure

Pressure

Splash

Pressure

Pressure

1etered Jet

Metered Jet

(Conhnued)

----

Poge 7 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Poge 7 b

MAKE OF CAR __P_on_t_J_~_ac---___MODEL YEAR 19-69- DATE ISSUErr-ll - 6 8 REVISED (a)

FIREBIRD 400 HOPIREBIRD 400MODEL i

ENGINE - VALVE SYSTEM I(ont) Manual Turbo H-M LJ312310pens (8TC) -I - 77 ---- r---- shy

Timing 70j Intake ICloses (ABC) 70 (bosed on i 2BB 273IDuration - deg 273 top of 90 7BOpen s (n 8B Cl 78 ramp I

32Exhaust IClo ses ( A TCl 3131pOlnf $)

302 2B9i IDurationmiddot d eg 2B9 63 12 54 1254 12jYalve ooening overlop

IMotei 121 GM-8440 wA1um Treaton Face amp Flash Chrome Pl Stern IOveail length 5093 IActual oeoll head dia

I

I 2113 - 2107 30 12IAngle or seat amp face Seat 29 0 Face

i-eat n sef moe oj Not Used Stem di amete 3419 - 3412 iStem to gude clearance I 0016 - 0033 Lift (I~ zeo lash) I 410 011 414 + 011 410 + 011+Intake

7BValve dosed 633Oute I633 1 591 15 61 1 5613(tbo in) 693prong 88 693 press amp 19272 132132Valve open 1177 1151 11513length lb in 20672 142142

I j) 4l JgtValve ltIosedlinne 1 521 1521 1 5213 48 41(lb sect in) 141Iprin lt

1j~b Ipress amp 974Valve open 1107 11 11113i length 107410586(lb I~ inl 074

i Matet 01 i 21-2 Steel wAlumTreat on Face amp Flash Chrome Pl StE

1

61

i Oeroll length

- I Actual overall heod dia

i Angle of saat amp faea

Sat nsarl matarlol I I Stam diamatar

I Stem to guida claaranea

Exhou st I Li It (i zara lash) 411 -+- nll

- I Qutar Valya closad 633 spring (lbin) hq 1 15613 preu amp Valva opan ~325 11483length Ultin) 425

gt

Inner Voiye dosad 35 15213Ispring e(tbin 41

pran amp Vaia apan 979 langth Ubin) 11079

110B3

5082 1773 - 1 767

45deg Seat - 44deg Face Nat Used

3411 - 3407 o( 21 - 0038

413 -+- 011 78 RR 1591

- 19244 117820644

-42 48

1521

9573 10573 1108

413 + 01 633 693

1325 1425

35 41 97middot9

1079

15

15

11

11

4l

Ot

ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM Pressure Main baarings

Typa 01 I Cannacting rods Pressure lubri eamiddot SplashPilton pinstion PressureCamshaft baorings(plalh

PressureTappatspraura nau8) Timing gaar or en ain Metered Je~

Cylindar JII Metered Jet (Continuad)

__~Fa Rav 3-67

----

AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 7 C Page 7 C

MAKE 0 F CAR --=Pontiac-___Ma DEl YEA R 19 6 9 DATE ISSUEamp-11-68REVISED(el

PIREBIRD RAv1 AIR IV ENGINE OPTION MODEl-====--=====~-================================================= ENGiNE - VALVE SYSTEM IcontI

Open s (0 B Te) II 42I shyLiming

86Clos s Intak (base~ on I 308Durationmiddot d g top at 95Opens (GBBC) rame

Closes ( A TCl 45 ExnaustpontsJ 320Duroton bull dgi

87 Valve openna overlap

GM-8440 wAlum Treatment on Face amp Chrome Plated Stern 01 011 lengtn

[Material

5198 2113 - 2107Actual overall head dia

30deg Seat - 29deg FaceAngle of eat amp Face

Not UsedSeat Insert moterial

3419 - 3412Stem di am ter

0016 0033Stm to guide clearance

Lift (lt0 zero lash) i 520 + 011 Intake

Valve cloed 70Outer 1820(lb~ in) I 80spring press 8 214Vale open I

1300i Ien9tn 228 37

(lb in)

Vale closed Inner 1750 (lb~in) 43Ispring

105Ipress amp Vale open 1230Ien9th (Ibmiddot~ n) 115 21-2 Steel wAlum Treat on Face amp Chrome Platea SternI Materi a I

Overalllen9th 5212 1 773 - 1767 Actual overall head dia~

I Angle of seat amp fac 45deg Seat - 44deg Face Seat nt matal Not Used Stem diameter 3414 - 3407 Stem to guide clearance 0021 - 0038 Lift ((il Xero lash) 520 + 011

E hau st

- Outer Valve clased 70 1820(lbin)spring 80

iL4press amp Valye open length 228 1300(I11in1

~ 37Velec lasedInner 1750(lb i~l 43spring

pres s amp LUgtVale open 1230length (lbin) 115

ENGINE -LUBRICATION SYSTEM Main bearings Pressure

Type of Connecting rods Pressure lubri camiddot Piston pins Solash lion

(pled prebullbullure

Camshaft bearings

Tappets

Pressure Pressure

noulel Toming lIear or chain Metered Jet Cylinder wall Metered Jet

(Continued)

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Pge a

MAKE OF CAR_-P~o)n~lt~i-a~lc------___ MODEL YEAR 969

FIREBIRD FIREBIRDFIREBIRD 350 HOSPRINTMODEL FIREBIRD

ENGINE-LUBRICATION SYSTEMcontj

Normal 011 pressure (ib engine

01 aress sending un (elect or mechl Electric Type 0 i ntake [floating stationary) Stationa Screen Oil filter system If11 flow porr other Full Flow _F__lt~e_r~re~o~lo~c~e~m~e~n_t_ie~l~em~en~I~~co~m~p~i~e~e~)__~__________________________~C~o~m~le~t~e__________-=_________________ CapacIty of C JSe less fl iterr-etl II (q) I 45 5

Single Viscosity Acceptable Anticipated Lowest Temp SAE Number Alternate

at grade recommended (SAE VIScosity Above Freezing (+32u F) 20W lOW - 30 and remoerotre range I

Below Freezing (OoF to +32oF) lOW lOW - 30 Below Zero 5W SW - 20

ENGINE - EXHAUST SYSTEM

Type slngle single h cross-over dual other) Single (a)

Muffl r No amp type reverse flow SfrOlgrt thru separate resonator]

Exhaust pe dltgtshy Branch iO D w a th c k ) IMain

i I

One - Reverse Flow (b)

None ( c I 200 x 060 None 200 x 060 I 225 X (d) I 225 X 070 225 X 06 o

Muffler Outlet Spount (or Spouts) 200 x 060

ENGINE - CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM Type I ventIlates to atmos ISonaord Induction System

InducflOn systemother10ptlonat None Make Ona model II AC Type CV-735C I AC Type CV-6J9C

~

LOCClflon Intake Manifold Push ROd Cover Energy source ltmanliold

Con tro i vacuum carburetor alf Manifold Vacuum Un I SfrfQm orhfrl

I Cantrol method (variable Variable OrificeIofi ce fed odi c

other)

DIscharges (to inlake

manifold corbo Olt Intake Manifold intoke olr cleaner

intake other)

Complele AI r in ie (breather cop s) stem carburetor eJlr cleaner Through Filter in the Carburetor Air C~=aner

olhe r) -

Flame arrestor (screen Check Valve check valve other) I

(a) Dual system standard on HO yn pipe joins dual outlet manifold to single exhaust pipe on Sprint Crossover pipe used on 350

(b) One crossflow muffler with dual inlets and outlets reverse flow resonshyator ahead of muffler in each pipe on dual systems

(c) Sprint yn pipe legs 200 x 060 076 - front section 070 - rear sectioni~ Front section 225 x 070 ~ear section

1t Except 350 HO engine wh~ch ~s 55 to 60 above 2600 RPM Form Rev 3 -6 7

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page 8 a

MAKE OF CAR_--=-~~~___ MODEL YEAR_--19-6-o9----DATE ISSUEr-11- 68REVISED_(e_)__

FlREBIRD

MODEl_==============~=======================4=0=0====~~================ ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM (cont)

0 i pump Iype Sour Gear Normal 01 pressure (lb engne rpm) 55-60 Above 2600 RPM Oil pre sending unt (elect or mech) Electric Type ad ntoke (floatIng stationary) StationarY Screen Oil filler system (full flow parr other) Full Flow odter replacement (element complete) Comolete CopaClly 01 c case less Ii Iterrei II (qt) 5

Single Viscosity Acceptab Anticipated Lowest Temo SAE Number Alternat

01 grode recommended (SAE scosity bullAbove Freezing (+320 F ) 20W (C) lOW - 30and temperoture range)

Below Freezing (ooF to +32oF ) lOW lOW - 30 sw SW - 20

e (d (d

ENGINE - EXHAUST SYSTEM Type Isngle sngle wth crass-over DualQual oth d

Muffler No amp ty pe (reese flow lone - Reverse Crossflow Hi th Dual Inlets amp Outlets ( a)sTralgnt tnru separate resonatod

Exhausl ppe da iO D wai I Ih ele)

Brancn

Mcun Front 200 Not Used

x 060 b Rear 225 x 070 200 x 060 Muffler Outlet S outs

ENGINE - CRANKCASE VENnlAnON SYSTEM

i Make nd madei AC Type CV-679C I Loco Push Rod Cover En rgy sourc (monltold

Conlrol vacuum carburetor oir Manifold Vacuum Unit stream oth r)I

Conlrol meThod (ooble

orifice (xed orllte

olher Variable Orifice

Complet

systtm

Discharges (10 Inlok

monrald carb Olf

Intoke oir cleaner

intok other)

Intake Manifold

Ai r n leI (br alher cop

carburetor Olf cieanef

oth r) Through Filter in Carburetor Air Cleaner

F I om e aeslor (s ereen

check valve other) Check Valve

(a) Reverse flow resonator ahead of muffler in each pipe (b) 225 x 076 with 400 HO and Ram Air IV options (c) 30W with Ram Air IV option (d) 10W-40 with Ram Air IV option

AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPoge I Pog 9

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot

1

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD

MODEL FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400

ENGINE - EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL

I Air distribution eod manfold te ~

Type (Air Injection engine

modi fi eotlons other

Air

In ection Pump

i Type

Relief valve (type) I

Displacement

Dri ve ratio

Orie type

I

I Fdter (describe)

i

I

I

VL ~

~ (if

~9

~ Air

In i ect on

Sy stem

Point of entry

Check valve tv e

Make

i Madel

Carburetor Borrel size

Drive

Neutrol

I ~i idle A F mixture

Aux Adv Systems (Iype) II i Make I 411

Iod e l I I _lty Star (rpm) Centfgal Intermed adv If paints~ crank I

1

sect ~

deQbullbull rpm degrees ~ Distributa eng rpm Maxdeg rpmi y

Start (in H glVacuum adv in Infermed crank points

dgmiddot~ in Hgd gr s ~ eng rpm Max d g bull in

i Vacuum Source

Timing Crank degre s - rpm

Cooling Syst m

Exhoust System 7

Page 0 P ge 10AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n_t_i_a_c_--__MODELY~AR 1969 DATE ISSUE8-ll- 68 REVISED ()

II IFlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREB-I-RD-shy

MODEL ================~IF=I=RE==B=I=RD==d==~=P~R7I=NT==~===3=5=0==~~==H==O~==~===4=0=0====== ENGINE _ FUEl SYSTEM See supplemenal ogtge for Deal of i=uel Iee~on

Superenorge ec f ~sed

Induction type Carburetor el Carburetor

lnll~Clon suoercharger

Refill capacIty (US gals) 185Fuel Tonk iFiller locotlon Center Rear

T yp ( lee or mech) MechanicalFuel Locations Riaht Front of Enainel Left Front of Eng~nePump Pres Sure range 4 0 - 55 I 50 - 65

Vacuum booSler (std optional none) None Fuel Type IMn Plastic Fabric in Fuel Tank and Sintered Bronze in F Iter Locations Carbo Inlet (a)

Choke type Automatic I

Intake montiold heat control Exhausterhoust or wafer I

Corbure Slandard Oil Wetted PaperA cleaner il type (c) rOplonal Two Staqe - Wetted Plastic Foam Over Paper EIemenE

neutrollor Idrlve) Automat D 500 500 650 650 1(750 Ram A~rr I I IN D Idle A F nx ---

tor

lldle speed spec iMaruol N 500(6-1 Bbl )1600 (6-4 Bb 1 )18 5 0 (35 0 - 2 Bb 1 H10 0 0 (3gt U amp 4 U U Bbl) )

CARBURETOR SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

IEngine I Corburtors Modei Usage Tronsrn5S0nDispi Make I Model

I Firebird 250 Manual Rochester 7029l65(b

Automatic Rochester 7029166(b ~

No Used Borrel and Type Si le

ll-Bbl 169 1 l-Bbl ~ 169

Firebird Sprint 250 Manual Automatic

I

Firebird 350 350 Manual 1

Firebird HO

Firebird400 amp

400 HO OptJd

Firebird 400 Ram Air IV

(a) Pleated pape

Automatic

350 Manual Turbo H-M

Manual Turbo HM

400

400 Manual Turbo H-M

iRochester I Rochester

iRochester Rochester

Rochester Rochester

Rochester Rochester

Rochester Rochester

I

inshead of Sinttred bronze (b) 7029167 withlmani trans amp At 7029168

7029261 ~7029260

7028071 7029062

bull 7029263 7029268

7029263 7029268

7029273 7029270

in all 1 amp 4

14-Bbl~ P-l38 14-Bbl~ S-225

12-BbL 169 12-Bbl 169

14-Bblr P-l38 14-Bbl 5-225

14-Bb-1shy P-l38 14-Bbl S-225

14-Bbl P-l38 14-Bbl S-225

bbl ca buretors with AT amp A C

(c) Includes provisions for thermbstatic control of carbo inlet ar temp (d) When T-42 Ram Air Option is installedthe MT 7028273 or the 7028270

AMA Specifications-rassenger Car Page J 1

7ype system (pressure pressure vetred (I Pressure Vented crmosoher1c othed I

MAKE o F CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE S5 E 9- 1 1- 6 ~ 1 U D - _ EVI5ED_middot___ -- shy

MODEL

ENGiNE shy COOLING SYSTEM

FIREBIRD

6 Cyl

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRIIT 350

shy

Engines

FIREBIRD FIREB fLO 400

V-B Engines

Radiato cop relief valve pre bullbull ure [I J-4~--li_7L__P~S ____________________ _T

~~rncula Type lenoke byposs) Choke _ ______~_____t----__ hrmo stot I St orr s to open at ( F) _________________l~Q__O_O--_______________

Type Ientfugal othe II Cent-j -FlJga J I GPM 1000 pump rpm il 16 INumberoipumps One I Div I Vbeit otheri V-Bel t

____1g_e_ong type Sealed Ball Bearing Internal

RcdJCHor care type Tube and Centerrcellu~or tube and fin other)

CoolIng 1 With heater (qt 194350 186 (400) system I Without heater (qt) I Heater Standard Equipment cOpacify IOpt equlPmentspeclfy iqt 1 i 123 wAjr Condo 1203 (350) IB7 ( 4001 with ~----~~~~--~~~~-~I~ Ioter lockets full length of cyl (yes no) yes Wottr al oround cylinder (yes flO Yes

R ral Qror

Lower

Number and type

(molded straight)

Ilnslde diameter

Number and type

I(molded straignr)

One Molded

1 50

One Molded IUpperhose

1 50

I I Number and type Hose Not Used(molded stragt)IByposs

oNumbe of bladesamp spacn 4 76o amp 104 (a) (b)

IDiometer I 17 62 19 0 Fan Ratlo fan to crankshaft rev I 951 (lOSl with AC) 1~91112S1 with Ale bull AT 1121 with M

Fan cutout type 1o1iri r1+-h-hQm+-dmiddot-i(~11v Cnntrnl1pl l-~ fa 1( 0 Bearing type ~pp Wa er~ Pumo Fan ~ ~ A ~ C R C E FG F F I

bull Drive General-or middotaternato r IA A B A B n F F F F belt s I Water Pump ~ A A A C R C E F G E F I (indicate Po we Steering B BD G I belt used I Air Conditioning II C C H H by letter) II

Ii

1

bull Drive 3elt DimenSions

Angle of V

A

36deg

B

36deg

C

36deg

D

36deg

E

36deg

F

36deg

G

36deg

H

36deg

I

36deg

J I K

Nominal Length (SAE) 390 51 5 580 276 540 500 520 590 535 Width 38 47 47 38 38 38 47 47 47 (a) 7 blade 18 d~a Power-Flex fan on 6 cyl w~th AC (b) 7 blade 195 dia fan on all V-8 with AC - 5 blade 19 dia Power-Flex

std on 400 V-aexcept std 4 blade fan used with Ram Air Option

AMA Specifications-PasseQe Car P og 1oge r2

DATE iSSUED_3_-l_1_-_-S_ REVSED_(_i___DEL YEAR_----9_MAK E OF CA R--zJ~~--c--FlRE3tD REBIRDIREBIRD

350 cu ~n Eng~~es 400 cu in E~g~nes250 =~ i~ Engines

MODEl

ELEORICAL - SUPPLY SYSTEM Delco i-59 (=) Je1co R-59

12-66 Moke and Model Delco -55 (al

iVoltage RIg amp Torcl Plotes Ii 12-54 12-54

511 - 53 Amp~ 2 SM - 61 AmpHrISAEDesignationampAmpHrRtgI 17 Ml - 44 AmoHr Battery

Unde- ood - 1 H SideLocation il Under Bocd - RB Side

T ermlna I grounded

Make

a~ive

Generator ~M~0~d~e~I_______________________~____-21~1~O~OL7~6~1~(C~)~______~______~~~~~~(d~l__________r-______~1~1~0~O~8~3~2~(~f~)________

Type and rOling 37 Amo (el eel 37 Amp (elor Alternoror IOutput ot eglne idle (n utral) 5-10 Amps

IRoflo Gen To Crs rev 2~-~1 (3021 Wit C)

iMoke Delco Remv

1119515

iTyp Regulati~~ Contac~s in Standard Tvoe

iClOSing volag Cutoue Relay ~ot Required I generotor rpm

Regulator Revfrse curreont Cutoue Relay Not Required110 ap n

Regu VoitoQe

Ilated

Voltage

tei t

condltlon

I -

ElECTRICAl- STARTiNG SYSTEM

Motor RotatIon (drlve Clockwise

lend view)

Mok Jelco RemvI

Stortlnq Modei 107293 1107355

Clutch

Motor

control

Switch (sol noid manuol

Starting

procedure

Solenoid

II Place gearshift leller i1 neutral and depress outch With cold engine cepress I acceleraeor pedal to floor and release With ann engine hold acce1erator pedal I about halfway down turn ignition key clockwise to engage starter release key as

soon as engine starts

middotUse neucral or park with automaeic transmission (No clutch)

Engag ment type Ii Slidine Gear - Overrlnning

IPinion mh s (front r ar) il Front

Motor

Drive INumb r

PinIon

IManual Flywh 101 teeth

IAuto

Flywheel tooth Monuol

fac wldrh Aulo

11

15S

ISS

I

41

41

9

166

166

40

40

la) Delco 11-59 used w~th Ale or HD baetery opeLon (bl With regular fuel eng~ne - Delco 11-59 wLth premium fuel engine or HD battery opt~on

(c) 1100760 (55 amp) with AC (d) 1100700 (55 amp) with AC (e) Diode reotified 3-phase alternating current (f) 1100830 (55 amp) wLth AC

I

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car age 1J Page 13

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUE09- 11 - 6 8REVISED Ie)

FlREBIRD MODel

0 V-8 2-Bbl EngineselECTRICAL - IGNITION SYSTEM 250 L-6 Engines

ad- In

~ronai - Srd Op A I Standard Type Transsforlzed - Std Opt NA i Not Offered

Other ( pec fy) I ---Make I Delco Remy Model 1115414 1115410

Ampgt i Enne sloPoed I 34 I Engne Idling 21

iMake I Delco Remv

IMadel II 1 () A 7 r (rl ) 111 n4 7 4 (~) 1111942 (c) 1111960 (d) ICentfgal Start (rpm) qnn 1000 800 1100 ladv n I

I 15-19 12-16 13-17 12-16c sh of _nlermecilOUt

jd~grees I ~engjne pOlnfS deg bull L rpm

pm i I 1 cn 750 1950 2000 lIomlnal) lMox deg_ - rpm 1126-~Oi34400 24-2a5100 22-264800 20-244600

D1 strlb v fOr Vocuum IStart (n Hg) 5-7 5-7 6-8 8-10

Ie shaft Iintermedate NoneIdegrees - pants dego in Hg ln Hg bull (nomnal 1M d H

15deg (a 10 5 115 20deg 13-15 20deg 15-1 ax ego n g -IBreaker gap (n) I 016

ICam angle dg 31 - 3~4__________~1~~____~2~8~-~3~2________

7

8reaker orm tension (oz) 19 23 Crankshaft deg bull rpm TDC 5deg BTDC IMark location On Balancer On IMake

9

I I ~ Madel I AC R-44NS r AC R-45S

Spark Thread mml i 14 MMPlug Tghtenng lorqve (lb ft) 15-25 IGap I 033 - 038 IConductor lyoe Distributed Resistance

Cabl~ Insulolian type NeoPrene iSpork plug proteetor HVPalon Boot

ELECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION Locations amp type II (e)

(a) Used on 1 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (b) Used on 4 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (c) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with auto trans (d) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with man trans (e) Wide gap distributor rotor distributed resistance secondary cables

resistor spark plugs (5000 OHMS) engine to dash ground strap and fender skirt to frame ground strap

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page lJ3Page J 3 a

MAKE 0 F CA R ___p_on_t_i_ac______ DEl YEAR--=1969__ DATE ISSUED 9-1-53 REVISED_(____

FREBIRD

MODEL 350 v-a 4-B~1 Sngknes and All 400 v-a EnginesElECTRiCAL - iGNITION SYSTEM

Standard

i ron~Sod - Sd Upt NA

iConv on) - Sd Op NA

Not Offarea

Of h f r s pe c ~ fy )

Delco Remv

1115410 C )

34 I Ams

IEnglne Idlng 21

IModJ lllHlIcl 111l96Sldl 1 nU966 tel

(f)Timing

Pulley Hub

All 00 Engkoes)Spak ThOd 1m) 14mm ----------- shy

28 - 3l

90 8TDC

Crankshaft

AC

lC R-4SS (AC R-44S on

Plug Tgh---n-9--o-r-q-u-e~(~lb-~h-~I------t-----------------------------1~5~-~2-5---------------------

IGap 033 - 038

Ccnducar yp~e~____________-_______________________~D~i~s~t~r~i~b~u~ted Resistance I n ~u IQ ton Yo __ _______Npoundp--r--ene-_--_---=_------------------Coble SPOllo DIUt Ph)f ft Halon BootI

ElECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION

See Page 13

(al Used en -i-Bbl 400 ell in v-a englnes with Turbo Hydra-Matic (b) Used on 4-Bbl 400 cu in -9 engine$ 1 th Manual1ransmtssion (el Used on ~-abl 400 IU in Ram Air IV anglnes Manual and Automatic Transmissions (dl Used on J-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Turbo Hydra-Ma tic (el Usna on 4-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Manual 7r1nsmiss ion (f) 15deg aTDC Ram Air IV engine~n

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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 14

MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n-t-~-middota_c___MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErY-1l- 68 REVISED~_)___ _

FIREBIRD I FIREBID I FIREBIRD I FIRI4BOCI f

MODel FIREBTRD S~RINT ~~ 3 5 o_l~~ H0

ElECTRICAl-INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT

-

shy

a rC1

Speed- i Type Mechani-al ometer I Tnp odomete (yesno) No~--- -

- Charge dcao - ype Telltale Lamp-TemperoTure indicator - fype I Telltale Lamp -ad pressure indlcoTor I Telltale LamQtype -~ ---Fuel ndcatar - ype i Electric Gags

I Optional instrument cluster with temperatureOthe

[ rli 1 gtrpccnp rp11 1 ltgt reDl rl~Fd [l tr gages Rlus tad Wind IType - Standard Two-Speed Electricshield - pe-r Ttee - degetional None Wndmiddot I Standara ~E=leQtr~~c~__~P~um~~nt~~al w~t~ W~per Mot6~I Type - __shield Nosher Type - Op bullbull onol None

IType Solenoid I i Num ber used 1 Std (a)IAme draw (each) 43 to 59 125 v

Horn

D__RI_V_E_U_N_I_TS__-_C_l_UT_C_H__IM_a_nua_I_T_ro_n_~_i_ss_io_n_i_6~_-C~y_l~__E~n~g~i~n~e~s~____1 V-8 Engines

Make amp ty pe il Own-Dry Type presure olate sprlnos 1 Disc Spring Toto I 5 of n9 _Qad(Ib)____-il-il_______________~2~0=5~O-i(bJ-_- ~ - - _-=-_~-_-_-~~-_-~ No of cutch driven discs ~I One

I~M-O-te--o_I------_+------__- __--_--~w~o~v~e~n~M~o~l~d~e~d~_A_s~b__e_s_tps ____ _ IOutsde amp nscle_~-lO 0 X 6~ c J9~_~_~ sect 5

Clutch I TOIOI elloolso bull nI 8293 (c) 8556-=--_---_-i-__~---L-J--lJ-J___________I___-_ faCIng jThckness I 135 (c) 140

iEng0lmnl cushon 1 Ing method it Driven Plate Waved Spoke Springsi

Release IType amp method bearl ng of lubncoton Ball Thrust - Prepacked amp Sealed Torsona Methods sprIngs

damping frlcton mateol Coil Sprin s and Metal to Metal Friction

(a) Second horn optional (b) 2350 pressure on Firebird Sprint and Firebird 400 (c) Firebird Sprint uses 104 x 65 driven plate with 8056 effective

area and 140 facing thickness

FomRe 3

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page is

Pontiac 1969MAKE OF CAR MODel YEAR DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot)

--------------~---

MODEL FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD

SPRINT 350 FIREBIRD

HO FIREBIRD

400

DRIVE UNITS - TRANSMISSIONS Manu I 3-speed (std ar opt)

AvtomoTIC

DRIVE UNITS - MANUAl TRANS

--- 3-SPEED 4-SPEED

Number or forward speeds 350 V-8(b) All V-8(c)6 Cyl (a) 6-Cyl All V-8(d) 24212851 2541 2851n first 2521 1611 20211681 1501T i In secono 1881

ronsml s~ 51Qn OfIQS i In third 1 00 11 00 1 1001 1351 1461

In fourth 1001 1001 j In rev~rse 2951 2331 28512631 2591

Synclronous mesnlng S pee dy geor s All Forward

SIlIft iever location (a) (b) Floor Shift I

I Cooeelly (at) 35 28 35 35 IIType recommended TYEe A - Extreme Pressure

Lucri nr SA E VI smiddot1 Summer I I coS Ity I Win number Extreme cold

80 or 90 80 or 90 80 or 90

DRIVEmiddot UNITS - MANUAL TRANS WOVERDRIVE For onSMISSlon data see manual transmission section)

Type pianetory or other Not Offered ManucH iockoU1 yes nol

Downsndr acceiertuor confrol (yes no)

Minmvm cT-tn speed

Geor ottO

IC ()(O dODOClty pI ver rive oniy

Seperete Ii Iler (yes no) I I Type recommended

Lub con t i SummerjSAEis WintI~OSitY

number Extreme cold

(a) Column shift standard - floor shift optional (standard on Firebird Sprint (b) Available with standard column shift only (c) Standard on 400 cu in V-8 includes floor shift - optional on 350 cu ir

V-8 (d) Special order close ratio transmission (2201 1641 1281 1001

and 2271 R) standard and only available with 391 and 4331 rear axle ratio on Firebird 350 HO and Firebird 400

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car PoglII 16

ISSU ED_3_-_~l_-_a_REVISEO_(middot_1__MAKE 0 F CAR __pon~tlac----___MO 0 EL YfAR_9_6_9__0 ATE

FIREBIRD PIREBIRD SPRT FIREaIlW 350IFREBIRD -10

FlREBIRO 350 2-BBL i FlREBlRO ~OOMODEL FREBIRO 350

DRIVE UNITS- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Tod nOm

Torque Conver~erType describe

Selecto locolon Steering Column (a)

List 9or rattos Selecto Pobullbulln ond indicot which abullbull used in

II I J R1- 1 75

Jshy LipCJ -6 rT6Gl-shy1 )0

1

R 1 92

)j

- shy0 S

252 252 152 1 52 1 00

L 252 (c j

20$ ~l D

248 148 100

S 248 1 48

L 24S(dl

och slec to pos ilion

-1 ~n ~k-q ~ f-~ l_hl -6 4-8bl V-8 2-Bb1shy hSO 2-8b 1shy 350 ~-3bl 1400 4-ltlbl

Mo ushft s oeed -dri a ranse I ~) ao I 7J i(eI40(fI61 (eI6] (f)70 (eISO (fI851(eI45 (f)7~(e)41 (f)721(e)43 (7

Mea ~ieldown speed-drive ronge (J) 75 68 lig)62(h)3 (g) 65 (h) 60 (g) 80 (hi 47(g) 72 (h) 2~(g) 66 (hi 21(gl 74 (1 J 6

INumb r of 1 menfS I Three

Toque Mox roo at s loll i 281 I 25 1 251 201 2 0 1 I 231 I 23 ~

conetor Type 01 coolin9 (oi I quid) Ii Water

INomnol diomefr I 11~75 1251

LubriconCopocy-ef11 (pt) 15 (aporolC) 16 (ApprolC) 19 (Approx)

i Type commendd GM Dexron Automatic ~ransmission Fluid

Speclol transmtsston Shift lever must be lfted over stop to enter tpark J Reverse I and Low (S gtn 400) paSl t1ons Eng~ne starting on Neutral and ark positions orovided for ifeolures

ORNE UNITS - PROPEllER SHAFT Numb sed I vne

IType (stroigI tube tub-intub Straight lClbe inferno I ernal dompr ele) I

OUl

diom

Ingh

Ii Monuol 3middotspd trons II

I II I

IMa~uol 4-sped Iron s

2 75 x

275 x

4995 x 065

4996 065x

_011

thicleshy

ness Overdrive transmIssion I

Automotrc fran sml ssion I 275 x 4996 lC 065

Not Available

275 lC 4930 x 065

Cnte 10 centr of unlvesal IOlnu 0 10 cntIne of reor oachmen (Conlinued)

(a) Floor with optional console (b) Total torque multiplication in 1st gear is 4931 with 6 cyl 441 with V-8 engine (c) Total ~orque multiplication ln 1st gear is 6301 middot lth 6 cyl 5041 with V-8 engine (d) Total torque multiplication 1n 1st gear is 5701 (e) 1-2 Upshift bull (f) 2-3 UpShift ~ (g) 3-2 Kickdown (h) 3-1 Kickdown (i) Rally shifter available with console option provides manual speed shift stops to locate second and third gear

pOSitions when the lever is deflected to the righ~ hand path (j) Based on non-Ale car with standard axle for the engine indicated

Page 7 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car P age 17

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 ----------------~d----

FlREBIRD FlREBIRD I FlREBIRD FlREBIRD IMODEl================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD==k==S=P=R=INT==~=====35=0==~====H==O===~==4=0=0======

DRIV EUNITS - PROPELLER SHAFT cont)

IType lplalnInter- Not Usedanh-fcton)mediate

Ilubrication (filtlngbearing Not UsedIprepack)

iType Splined SI ip INumber 01 teeth 27Yoke

15 0 00 1175

IMoke and Mig No Saginaw - Size 44 (Regular) INumber used

Universal

lOIn ts

IType (boll and trunnioncroSSI

Rear ottach(umiddotboltclompec) II

Bearing I Type ipiclin

onllmiddotfriction)

Ilubric (fittng

prepack) II

Cross U-Bo1t

Anti-Friction

Prepacked De token through torque tube

Or arms sprIngs) Sprinas Torque token through (torque tube

or orms i sprIngs) Springs

DRIVE UNITS - AXlE Type (front reorl Rear

Semi-Floating HypoidDescplon

limited Slip differentol ype Spring Loaded Clutch (Opt )

150Drive Pinion Offset

2No of differential pinions

Pinion odlustment (shim otheri Sh~m

Pinion beoflng adj (shim other) Collapsible Spacer Wheel bearing type Single Row Ball Bearinq

CapaCIty (pt) 3 Type recommended A-9 Hy-goid (a)

lubricant Summer 80-90~~gti~ Wintercosi ty 80-90

Inumber Extreme cold 80-90

AXlE RATIO TOOTH COMBINATIONS (See page 3 for ax Ie ralia us age)

AI ratio 2411~56127812931~O813231 3361 3551

No of Pinion 17 16 14 14 13 13 11 11 teeth IRing geor 41 41 39 41 40 42 37 39

3901

10 39

~33

9 139

Ring Gear DO 81~5

(a) Special lubricant required with limited slip differential

ge i 3 Poge 18AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODel YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErj-11-68 REVISED(e)

I FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD

MODEL SPRINT 350 HO 400

oRIV EUNITS - WH EELS ~ Tye amp morerlol Disc - Steel

Std I 14 x 6 (a~ 14 x 7 (a) ~m ISlle amp flonge type)

IOpt None ~pe (bolt or stud) Bolt

qohment i Circle dlamerer 475 I Number ond size 5 716 - 20

MODEL

DRIVE UNITS- TIRES

I Size ply rating amp ply E70 shyType (boos radiol elc)

Stondora i Full roted Front

14 F7~

In flo II n ~-__--J+-___-L=t-IJuJJ--JiJUcuLJ--=----~-J=uuuJu-ldJi1lll-____ Pr Reo

Rev Mi Ie 01 SO MPh

F70 - 14 (b)

F70 - 14 Polyglas - 2 Ply carcass with 2 Fiberglass Tread Plys shy4 Ply Rated

BRAKES - PARKING Type of control Foot Lever Application - Hand Pull Release LocOllon of conrol Below~Instrument Panel at Left Operoes on Rear Service Brakes If sepa- Type (inlernal or external) Not =lgtnarat9 rote from Drum diameter lll~ cOTa ~Q

Srv ce

Drakos Lining size (length )( wdTh ~ thickness) Not Separate

(a) On four road ~wrreelsmiddot- std Space Saver Spare tire is on 14 x 5 rim wheel (b) 2 Ply - 4 Ply rated Std spare tire size is 735 - 14 - space saver

type Size increases to 775-14 for v-a cars with AC and v-a convertiblE without AC

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Page 9 Page J9AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR_-=-Po~n~ti 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6 8REVISED (e)a~c__MODEl YEAR

FIREBIRD I FIREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD MODEl ________________~~F_I_RE~B_I~RD~~_SP_RI __~____ __~____ ____~____~4~0~0____N_T 3_5_0 H_O

BRAKES - SERVICE Type (drum) or (disc amp no of coistons Drum - Std Front Disc-Sinqle Opt La)

Self adustng (std opt NA) Standard

Special [ Type proportion delay - Metering Type - DelayValving r metering other

Power broke make amp I Std ---Iype (remote int elc)1 Opt Delco Moraine Inteqral Tvpe Vacuum Suspended (b)

Effective area (Sq in) 1494 1036 Grass lining area (sq inl U 1555 1106 Swecol area (so in) 2692 3509 Front 10 Reor Effectiveness Relationship 626 626

Diameter I Front 95 -shy(nominal) I Rear 95

Drum Type and

Cast Alloy Iron (c)material -shyOuter working diameter -shy 1094 Inner working diameter -shy 688

ROlor 100WorkinCl width -shyI Moteriol amp type (ventedsolid -shy Cast Alloy Iron - Vente d

Wheel cyt Front 1125 29375 inder bore Reor 875

Moster Bore 1 00 1125

Cyli der di splocemenl Fronl 59 69 di stribulion I Rear 41 31

Pedol orc ralio 621 (d) 351 (d)

Line pressure at 100 lb pedal load 700 800 Shoe I Front (e) None Clearance I Rear (e)

Bonded or ri eted Riveted Material Molded Asbestos

Size Prim or 76 X 25 X 196 540 X 1 93 X 41 outmiddot

Front (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 25 X 265 ~S40 X 1~u X 44

I 1) thickness orinmiddot board - shy

Broke Segments per shoe OneI

ining Material Molded Asbestos

Size Prim or 76 X 20 X 196out-

Rear (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 20 X 265

thickness) or inshyboard

Segments per shoe One

Excludes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Includes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Total swept area for four brakes (Widest lining contoct width for each brake x its contact circumference) (a) Included with power brake option (b) Included with front disc brake option (c) Front Finned 1 pc casting Rear Finned composite ~d) Ratio at 05 in push rod travel e) Tighten drum brakes to heavy drag then back off 26 notches

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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 20 Page 20

MAKE OF CAR__o_n_t_~_a_c____MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSU -11-68 REV

MODEL

STEERING -Manual (sId opt NA) i Standard Power iSId opt NA) i Ootional Adjuslab Ie Type and

Iilting Wheel Adjusts Vertically - Seven Positionsdescriptionste ring wheel

(tilt swing other) I(std apr NA) I Optional Manual 1475 X 1525

Whee I 0 i ame ter 14) X 1gtgtPower I

Wall to woll (I amp r) I 411OutSioe TurnIng

front Curb to curb (I amp r) I 385diam Ier

Wall to wall (I amp r) iInside 225(feet) reor Curb to curb (I amp r) II 230

IType Recirculating Ball Bearing Make Saginaw

Monua I Gear ~41 (a~IRatos 2621 (b) INo he 1 lurns (stop to stop)

IType (coalol linkoge etc)

Make

Power G ar

I T p

47 (c)

161 1241 Belt rrorn Crankshaft

iNo wheel turns (stop to stop) 2--5- - Lock to Lock i Type Link Paralleloqramr---- ILocation (front or reOr

0

Rear of Wheelsof wheels OTher)Linkage

Drag link (trans or longt) lransStrqRod Connects Tie RodsPitman amp Idler Arms ITi rods (one or two) i Two Inciination at camber (d g) I 8 14 to 914 5deg Camber B tUpper I Ball Jointeartngs I

(type) lLow r String

Ball JointA i

IThru$ I Sprint Load Taken By Lower Ball Joint Wh I Align Caster (deg) 0 to 1 0 Pos (ronge at - Camber (deg) 14 0 Neq to 34 0 Poscurb wtamp preferred) Toe-in (outside Irack inches) liS to 14 Stering spindle amp joinl type Reverse Elliott - Ball Joint

o Iinner bearing 1249tamete Wheel IOuter bearing I 749 Spindle

Thread ize I 34 - 20 Bearing type Taper Roller

(a) 281 with combination of V-8 engine and air conditioning (b) 3111 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning (c) 54 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning

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Page 2 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page 21

l 96MAKE OF CAR_p_o_n_t_l_middota_c_----__MODEL YEAR__ _ _9_DATE ISSUEa- 11- 68 REYISED~_ FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD

MODEL================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD~~S=P=R==IN=T==~===3=5=0==~===H==O====d===4=0=0====== (See Supplement page for detools on A SuspensonlSUSPENSION - GENERAL

PrOVISion tor broke dip confrtd

PrOYISIOn tor ace squaf control

SpecIal prOVISions for Jack Locating Provisions on Front and Rear Bumpers_e~o_r~lo~c~k~n~g~__________________~~______________--~~----______~

Shock ILT~y~p~e__________________~________________~~~~K-~~~~____LD~_W~a~y~________________ absorber iMake

Shock Absorbers d

Ironl amp r--------------------il---------------------shyreOr iPiston do

Firm Control in

SUSPENSION - FRONT Type and de5crlotlon

Ball joint independent front suspension with upper and lower control arms mounted on rubber bushings

Type con iMaterla I al1v Steel ISize (cod desgn eght amp 10

Spring 1140 X 360Ibar length dia)

Spng (He (lb per 1) 275 Std 22337 - 320 amp 345 (a) IRate al wheel lib ler n) 73 Std 22331 - 85 ~ 92 a lType link Inkle

Stoblzet Ilromeles) Link lMalerol amp bar dameter AllQ~ Steel 6a1S

SUSPENSION - REAR

Dr and Torque aken through Bear Sprjngs iTlpe Mnlti-Tgt-I-f ~areal amiddot r ltt-~p i-I~ize (Iengrh widtheot deSign

560 X 250lhelghr amp 10 bar ength amp dia 1

Sprong Spring rOle (lb per n) 82 Std 22337 - 79 8999118 amp 122 (a) ~ale or wheel lib per in) 83 Std 22337 - 80 90-TtfO~ 119 amp 123 ~a - Mounting rnsulatlon Iype Rubber Bushings

4 amp 5If lNo 01 leaes leal ~~hQck lelcomp or len s1 Compression

Stabi z r Type (Inklinldessframeless) Not Used MOI ol None

Not UsedT rack bar ty pe

(a) Alternate springs used as required for body styles and optional equipshyment

Form Rev 3-67

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

11 68MAKE OF CAR ~~~_P_o_n_t_i_a_c__--_MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEO- - REVISED_l-_)__

-FlREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400

MO DEl ===========---=~--=--_-=~==b==== ___ ~~__ ~ I

FRAME

Type ond desrq)tlon tSeparote frome

undrzed frome partlolfy ~ unit zed framel Integral Body - Frame Combination with Separate Ladder Type Front Frame Section

BODY - MISCElLANEOUS INFORMATION

Type c nosh (Iocque noml--r~- -- - --- - Acrylic Lacquer______

Hooci conr bolonced iys na) Ii ______-Xes__~ =------------Hooo el5e contol ( rnol enol) ~___ e~t~rIlc~

Vhce Incen No~ ocolon II Left Front Edge of Instrument Panel -+1-+_ Vis ib lej1rgugh -h--middot~~n=d-=s=hi~e==_l=d~___________________ _

I Engne No 10cOIon I Top of Cyl Block on R H Side Near Oil Filler (a)

---~-------------

-------~------

___---1NuCl-L_yen t WindJioCLlw--__________ JNillr1nlJ_yent WindQ~____

IFron I Zi g-Zag fpri n g wi t- h--F-o--aolJm--P=a~d--_____ _ Rear 1- d~I~______tr-_________~Z~lwg~-~Z~ag~~~~p~r~~n~g~ w~~Jo~~t~t~o~nu-~P~a~____________ 3d $eat

_ i_=_ro_n__~__C__on_p_~OI_)___ ~1-R_ea_r__--I___________

ir-~-r_a_nI -+________ZOL~bull Jg--ZioLa5O~g~S-Iltp~ri ng wi tILf-oa~m~P~ad-__________ Seu r =CK type r-iP-ea_r___-H- ingl~_ with -Co-t=-=ton~P-=ad==--______________ Ziljg~-~Zuag~-SltJP~r

Jrd sea

Wjild stlleid glass typ~ I e Single Curved Laminated Safety Platesigie Crved ~ laminated piatel

1de 910SS ype il curved Single Curved Tempered Safety Plate

~emDerea olatel

80Cklg) glos type compound

cvrveci bull tempered plate three Single Curved-TemperedSafety Plate (b) 22367piece 22337BODY STYLE ~~U~

Side ~Iass exposed surface ar a

10326Windshleid gloss eICoosed surface area

lJ~~Ull28b shy 83408192Backlight glass exposed surface areo -- -~-- 29804- 30235shy

---_

Totol gloss expos d surface area

_M_ ~ ~- --

Ign~t~on lock on steer~ng column aISo lOCkS steer~ng gear ana gearsn~r~ tIn Reverse with manual - Park with automatic transmission) key removable in locked position only and opening drivers door operates key in lock buzzer Interior ~ront door locking knobs moved

CalFront of RH cylinder bank on V~8 engines (b) Flexible plastic on convertible

torward to deter theft

Form Rev 3-67

AlVA Spccificatiols-Passe~Ce- Car Page 2J

ISSt ED _9-___-6_B_RV IS D_(e_)___N( 0 F CA( _---Po=ntlmiddotaC=----___MODE L Y 2Alt _1_9_69___ D AT

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD I FIREllIU) FIREBIRD

0 DEL ================F=I=RE=B=I=U)=====S=P=RNT=~=======3=5=O======H==O========4=O=O=====

(Indicate her standard oponal or NA on eoch )CGNVENIENCE EQUIPjVENT I Si~ ~indows Ootional

Power wndows ~~V~e~n~t-=~~~n~d~o~w~sL-____~______~_____________________________________~N~O~~Ve~n~t~W~i~n~d=o~w~s~________________~______________

L Backlight or tolgol Not Offered

Powr seat (specify typ os Power Tilt Seat (Fore and Aft Plus Elevation ~t Rear Edge) on ~H Bucket Seat - Optionalwell as avo lobility)

Radios (speedy type as well a availability)

Optional AM AM-FM A-FM Stereo - All Push Button Type

~ ItOr seot speok fIIr Optional

P~wer QfItenna Rear Mounted - Ootional

Not Offeredltecinng front seat bock (RL Or Doth)

Fronl eol head restroiner (RmiddotL or both) Standard

Clock Optional

Aor conditIone (5peclfy type Optional Reheat Cycle With Bi-Level A~r Distribut~on Systemand ova lobi Ii ty)

Safecruard Speedometer - Optional

tional on Cars With V-S En ine and Automatic ~ransm~ssion Combination

Not OfferedIgon lock lamp

Standard on Mardtop Coupe - Not Offered on ConvertibleDome lamp

Standard

Optional

Underhood lamp Ootional

CQurtesy lamp standard

Moa lamp Not Offered

Auto Irans quod lomp Slandard

3cereo Tape Player

Not Cf=ered

Ava~lable w~th All Radio Installations

~anual Antenna Front Mounted - Included itl Radio

Power Operated Top Optional on Convert~ble

Rear Window Defogger Optional - Not Ava~lable on Convertible

achometer Hood Mounted or Instrument Panel Mounted al

Elec Luggage Compt Lid Release Optional

LAMP HEIGHT AND SPACI~G

Height abov ground to center af bulb Or marker

Distance from CiL of cor to ente of bulb

tteocHomp

Toal

Sdeorncrkr

Headlomp

TOI

H9heu

-L-owes tmiddot

Hghest

Lowest

i Font

Rear

Inside

IOutsIde

Insde

OutSide

i I I I I

II I I

244

24 4

246

246

165

218

n4 281

160

252

Diectlonal Font

Reo

I I Same

250

as Tail Lamo

bull If Single headlamps at used ent here (al Panel mounted type not available at start ~f production - optional clock not available with this tachometer option

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-68REVISED_e__

WEIGHTS

MODEL Style No

illf-fIREBIRD SPRINT hardtoo Coupe CQmzertiole

22337 22367

i I1841 143032711 433 1929 1596 3521 i 433

I - _shy

6~7-i73 827 1 113 2 6 7 173 827 11 J

I1I i I II i

FIREBIRD 350 ErdtoE Coupe

i 223371

I i I i I 1962 14393401 I 433 1 567 173I

i -- shy

827 1 LJ gt ~

Convertible 22367 I

2046i 1605-36511433567 173 I i

82 7 i lJj 41

FIREBIRD HO I i bull I I II Hardton Coune 223 19841 14583442 1 433 i 567 173 827 ll

I433 I 567 1173 ffi7 1 l~jConvertible 22367 1 20681 16243692 I

I --~

l ~ I i

i i 1FIREBIRD 400 1_ ---shy20081 146313471 1 433 i 567 1173 827 _J jHardtop Coupe 223371 - i 433 567 117 3 827 ii 11Convertible 22367 1 2092 1629 1 3721 i i -shy- I

I =+II

i I

I -- shy

_

-- shy - shy shy

-- shy-

Ace sores amp EClJipmenl DII a WQhrs ~emcrrK

Automat~ Trans 0 Firebird and -FirebIrd -350 only Turbo Hvdra-Matic 1+ 18 1+ 10 + 28 I All models___

1+ 31 II - shy -- shyPower Steerincr - 2 1+ 29 I - - shy --- shy -Power Brakes DiscFrt l 1+ models+ 26 2 1+ 28 All - shyPower Brakes (DrumFrtl + 9 1+ 1 1+ 10 All except Firebird 4a1

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Air Conditionina 1+108 1+ 4 1+112 i Firebird -- shy - ---- shyAir Conditionina +104 1+ 4 1+108 Firebird j50 Air Conditionincr 1+ 96 1+ 1+ 98 I Firebird

--~

2 400 shyRadio amp Man- Antenna + 6 1+ z + 9 - shy - -shy400 HO Enaine Oot I I 0 Firebird 400 400 EnqOp~ 12 I Firebird~()()--

- ~ ~~--- --shy _

Ram Air IV - 10 shy 2 I -shy - - shy

-----------shy

I -- - shy - shy _ shy -- shy - -shy -- shy- - - - --

I 1 --- shy

I I -- shy - shy -- shy

-- - shy -- shy -I I I I

-middotReference - SAE Aeraspace-Autamalive draWing standards Section E 1_02 (d)_

Page 25 PcgAMA Specifications-Passenger Car 25

CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

KEY SHEET

EXTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

vpoundRTICAL

ERO liNe

ACTUAL FRONT WIDTH OF OASH~ LZ) ~

~ y~ ~ I Hl01 ~- - j ~--t-

i ---101114 plusmnL30middot H138 I

j t~ i -- _ r-7il-r ~HL2 Jj~(~-- ~---LIZ7-- H 106 CLUOpoundO RAMP HI07

AGLpoundl Ll04J LIO LIOS

I -- L 103 ~--------

LENGTH amp HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE

INTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

WIDTH gtlt50 H51

FRONT COMPT qEAR COMPT

-- H~6 -=~-- ~~Tmiddot~ )~_L~8~A__ I

THIRD SEAT

- L204 -t

Form RaY 3-67

AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 26 Poge 26

CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET

DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS

oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround

eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull

11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out

SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured

Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS

EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF

DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn

L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard

eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front

_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr

LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf

123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~

_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension

130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface

EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the

ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole

centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle

enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol

mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel

H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t

~t front of rear wnee openIng

middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord

GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an

ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS

104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis

106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes

11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes

Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie

HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson

fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal

L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal

H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~

L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol

ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS

H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~

REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen

Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon

from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~

L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of

pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg

H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering

L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat

~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon

~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon

-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side

Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when

r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo

comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~

-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn

est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt

grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi

STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L

lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n

1 at HIP ROeM

c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f

plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third

-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure

H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical

STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The

hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne

L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne

W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level

W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~

H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine

H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen

V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised

W4 L20J H20 I 1728

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

M A K E 0 F CA R _p_o_n_t_i_a_c___ MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-1l-62gtREVISED(e)

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD 250 euin Engines 350 euin Engines 400 euin EnginesMODEL

ENGINE - CRANKSHAFT A e ~i Nodular Iron (d)

--------~--~-------------------~-~-=~~~~~---------------

Rubber Floated Weight Ec thrus f r en by b~orng No1 j 7 ---4~-----------------

Ilnshe r play 002 - 006 0035 - 0085 ~-------------~-------

M1tal amp type Durex 100-A Steel Backed Removable Precision (b) 0003 ----0019 0002 - 0017 (c)1 C Co rOrlCCINo1 230 x 80 ------t-----~-- 300 x 94i

INo2 I 230 80 300 x 94 1 JOUfnaJ

iNa3 i 230 x 80 300 x 94 jlO and i bearng

I No ~ i 2 30 x

-80---__---1_______3_=_O-O--x----l=___1-3=-______

ern II r~_I~_5__~~2~-~~~0-x-~8~0--------+_-----------~3~~0~0~~x~~1~~5~9________ i 9th I ~la 6 2 3 OX 80 _____--=None--_______________

INa 230xlOl None IQI amp emf cyL oHse-r 1 None

Cronkorn IOut1t dlamefer 200 225

ENGINE - CAMSHAFT Overhead Between Cylinder BanksL~cat ii

I

Mateftol Hardened Alloy Cast IronI ~1 f e r ~ Aluminum ~lloy High Lead Babbit on Steel

3eor--gs 5L--Lbull r-~ 7 ChalnBelt (a)--~ 52

C~onkshoft ~~or Or 11 Hardened Cast Iron Hardened Sintered Iron

5crocket materai j fie Of

CmsnotT qeor or JrlVe Hardened Cast Iron Aluminum Alloy with Nylon Covered Teet shysorocket ~aterloj

~~ Teeth 60~~nksiTmng IWdth I 1031 - ~J4 88 c(Morse) - 100 (Link Belt)chon IPtch II 500 375

ENGINE - VALVE SYSTEM HYdroulc Ifters (Std opt NAj Standard (e) Va lye rolotor type

I(mtoke hausl)

Rocker otll

I

None 151 (f ~

deg 0

Op atn9 Inloketapp

Iearance I nd cot hot ExhouI 0 cold)

M-400 in lower half of No I 2 3 amp 4 locations of 4 bbl 350 cu in and 400 cu in engines

(a) Neoprene with fiberglass cord reinforcement (b) M-400 in all locations of option 6 cyl 4 bbl engine and all but 5

location of 400 cu in Ram Air IV engine (c) 0012 - 0028 on Ram Air IV engine option (d) Arma Steel on Ram Air IV engine option (e) Manual lash limited travel hydraulic lifters standard on Ram Air IV

engine

AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 7 P 09 7

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEa- 11- 6 8 ~EVISED (e)--- shyFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT

MODEL Cyl I-Bbl ) (6 Cy1 4-Bb1 ) - -

ENGINE shy VALVE SYSTEM (cont) Auto Man I Opm S (0 B Tel 14 14 22

Tmlng I nlul ~-~-- - shy

50 -shy --Sa-Closes (-ABCl 46

(bos d on Durafion deg 240 244 260 lop of

Opens (BBCl 46 52 60 rontp

IExhausl

12pont S I Closes IA TO 14 20 240 244 26~

-Dural)n deg

Ivolve oP~velop 28 26 U Ii -

~~- liGM-8440 WALumIreatment on face amp F 1 bull Chrome lL bull --seem O all length 4810 I 49Q2

-

IAclual 0011 h ad de 1 923 1917

IAngl 01 sal amp foc Seat - 45 9 t-fgce - 44deg i Not Used

~ ~ ~t In Ser1 rnnfilfrJCll

rs dla~ -- - shy3419 - 2412

151 m 10 g~ I d cleaonc DOlfi ----- -shy

- -- 0Q3 3-43tL ff ( ro lash) 400 + 011 bull -g + 011 _---

InIal 10ul Valve closd 946 16298 624 16298 speng (lb in) 1006 684 press amp Val open 165b

12298 LLbL

11918 gh (lb n) 1756 1282

j Inneet Vole clo d 305 15898--shyIsClring (lb in) 36 5

pr amp 594 -

Volve opn I ngth (lb in) --shy 654 11518

~ Motenal 21-2 StwA1um Treat on Face amp Flash Chrome Pl Stem i 001 I ngth 4799 4891

I Actuol oeroll head dia 1 603 - 1597 i A91 01 Sear amp foee Seuroat - 45deg Face - 44deg Seat ser mafol NQt Used I S m diameter 3414 - 3407 i Stem 10 guide clearance 0021 - 0038 I Li ft (cO ura 10 sh) 400 + 011 438 + 011

Exhaust 946 624 Outr Veale closed 16298 16298 spring (I~in) 1006 684 press amp Vale opn 1656 1162 9th bullbull in) 1756 12298 1282

11918 ~

Inner Vole closed 305 15898 spring Olain) ----shy 365 press amp Vale open 594 lenglh (lb I in) --shy 654 11598

ENGINE - LUBRICAnON SYSTEM MOin bearinJs Pressure

Type of Connecting rods Pressure

lubrica Pi Slon pns Snlash lion (splash

Comshaft beans Pressnr ptbullbull sur Tappets Prssnreuro noule) Timing gear 0 chain ~jgtlr - Nnr Tlhr rhn

Cylinde wails i Mptprd Jpt (Continued)

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Poe 7aPoe 7 ~

MAKE OF CAR -ntiac MODEL YEAR-=-__ DATE rSSu ED 9-~-68 REVISED_(middot_l__

FIREBIRD 350

MODEl-=~-=========~==-=========-=__=====-==~=-__=-~__=F=-==__========

ENGIN E - VALVE SYSTEM (cont)

IOp ns (BTC) 22 TimIng (based on I tap of ramp points)

Iintoke IClos s (vABC) Ii i Durationmiddot d 1

Opens (BSC)

IEhO C loses (v A TCl

57

Durorion bull d_

269

72

25

277 ________________~4~70______________~1____~~______~____~~_________IVai opennl orloe I

GM-8440 -litn Aluminum Treatrnent on Face amp Flash Chrome Plated StemMOfftrtol

5093

Acluol 0 011 head dia 2113 - 2107

Angle of s ot 8 face

Seat Insert materia

ISfem diameter

~ot ~sed

JU9 - 3412

)016 - J033iSlem to guide coronce

L ft C zero lashl 1 376 ~ 011 4-1 = all Intake

IOurer iVolv clos d 596 79 ~ 15823 ~ 1 591656 I 9a

I (lb inl I~sprn9

press amp 1223IValve open ~ 120631325length (Ib~ in) I I 31 7Inne IValv clos ed ~ 1 5423

spring II 377 (lb ~ n)

pr ss amp Vole 0 en 888

~88 ~ 11663I(lbbull n~

19272 ~ 117720672

42 ~ 1 52148

3586 10586 ~ 1107

HO Jlplusmn

78 88 1591

191 6 ~ 11812056

42 sect 1 52148

9533 10533 e 1Ul

5015 5082

1663 - ~o57 1773 - 1767i Actual o oil h ed dio

Angle oi seat amp face I

Seat nsert mOleal lot used

I Stem diamele 3414 - 3-107

IStem to guide clearance 0021 - 0038

Lift ( zero tosh) II 412 0 Ll 413 011 Exheu sr V01 dosed 79Ouler 596

1 591~ 1 5823 aa(Ibr in) 656s pr in I press amp 19244Valve opn 1287 e 1178e 1 703 206441387I ngth (lb- n)

Valve dosed 42Inner I 317 1521 15423 48 377(lb n) spring

press amp Vole ope 944 9573~ 11303 Ii 1108 1044 10573Inglh (lb inl Ii I

I

ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM middotM bon eOffgs II

Type of ConneCTng rods il lubri co pton pns tion

(splash Comshaft bearings I

Tappets I presSure

noul l Timng gear or chain

Cylindr wails

Pressure

Pressure

Splash

Pressure

Pressure

1etered Jet

Metered Jet

(Conhnued)

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Poge 7 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Poge 7 b

MAKE OF CAR __P_on_t_J_~_ac---___MODEL YEAR 19-69- DATE ISSUErr-ll - 6 8 REVISED (a)

FIREBIRD 400 HOPIREBIRD 400MODEL i

ENGINE - VALVE SYSTEM I(ont) Manual Turbo H-M LJ312310pens (8TC) -I - 77 ---- r---- shy

Timing 70j Intake ICloses (ABC) 70 (bosed on i 2BB 273IDuration - deg 273 top of 90 7BOpen s (n 8B Cl 78 ramp I

32Exhaust IClo ses ( A TCl 3131pOlnf $)

302 2B9i IDurationmiddot d eg 2B9 63 12 54 1254 12jYalve ooening overlop

IMotei 121 GM-8440 wA1um Treaton Face amp Flash Chrome Pl Stern IOveail length 5093 IActual oeoll head dia

I

I 2113 - 2107 30 12IAngle or seat amp face Seat 29 0 Face

i-eat n sef moe oj Not Used Stem di amete 3419 - 3412 iStem to gude clearance I 0016 - 0033 Lift (I~ zeo lash) I 410 011 414 + 011 410 + 011+Intake

7BValve dosed 633Oute I633 1 591 15 61 1 5613(tbo in) 693prong 88 693 press amp 19272 132132Valve open 1177 1151 11513length lb in 20672 142142

I j) 4l JgtValve ltIosedlinne 1 521 1521 1 5213 48 41(lb sect in) 141Iprin lt

1j~b Ipress amp 974Valve open 1107 11 11113i length 107410586(lb I~ inl 074

i Matet 01 i 21-2 Steel wAlumTreat on Face amp Flash Chrome Pl StE

1

61

i Oeroll length

- I Actual overall heod dia

i Angle of saat amp faea

Sat nsarl matarlol I I Stam diamatar

I Stem to guida claaranea

Exhou st I Li It (i zara lash) 411 -+- nll

- I Qutar Valya closad 633 spring (lbin) hq 1 15613 preu amp Valva opan ~325 11483length Ultin) 425

gt

Inner Voiye dosad 35 15213Ispring e(tbin 41

pran amp Vaia apan 979 langth Ubin) 11079

110B3

5082 1773 - 1 767

45deg Seat - 44deg Face Nat Used

3411 - 3407 o( 21 - 0038

413 -+- 011 78 RR 1591

- 19244 117820644

-42 48

1521

9573 10573 1108

413 + 01 633 693

1325 1425

35 41 97middot9

1079

15

15

11

11

4l

Ot

ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM Pressure Main baarings

Typa 01 I Cannacting rods Pressure lubri eamiddot SplashPilton pinstion PressureCamshaft baorings(plalh

PressureTappatspraura nau8) Timing gaar or en ain Metered Je~

Cylindar JII Metered Jet (Continuad)

__~Fa Rav 3-67

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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 7 C Page 7 C

MAKE 0 F CAR --=Pontiac-___Ma DEl YEA R 19 6 9 DATE ISSUEamp-11-68REVISED(el

PIREBIRD RAv1 AIR IV ENGINE OPTION MODEl-====--=====~-================================================= ENGiNE - VALVE SYSTEM IcontI

Open s (0 B Te) II 42I shyLiming

86Clos s Intak (base~ on I 308Durationmiddot d g top at 95Opens (GBBC) rame

Closes ( A TCl 45 ExnaustpontsJ 320Duroton bull dgi

87 Valve openna overlap

GM-8440 wAlum Treatment on Face amp Chrome Plated Stern 01 011 lengtn

[Material

5198 2113 - 2107Actual overall head dia

30deg Seat - 29deg FaceAngle of eat amp Face

Not UsedSeat Insert moterial

3419 - 3412Stem di am ter

0016 0033Stm to guide clearance

Lift (lt0 zero lash) i 520 + 011 Intake

Valve cloed 70Outer 1820(lb~ in) I 80spring press 8 214Vale open I

1300i Ien9tn 228 37

(lb in)

Vale closed Inner 1750 (lb~in) 43Ispring

105Ipress amp Vale open 1230Ien9th (Ibmiddot~ n) 115 21-2 Steel wAlum Treat on Face amp Chrome Platea SternI Materi a I

Overalllen9th 5212 1 773 - 1767 Actual overall head dia~

I Angle of seat amp fac 45deg Seat - 44deg Face Seat nt matal Not Used Stem diameter 3414 - 3407 Stem to guide clearance 0021 - 0038 Lift ((il Xero lash) 520 + 011

E hau st

- Outer Valve clased 70 1820(lbin)spring 80

iL4press amp Valye open length 228 1300(I11in1

~ 37Velec lasedInner 1750(lb i~l 43spring

pres s amp LUgtVale open 1230length (lbin) 115

ENGINE -LUBRICATION SYSTEM Main bearings Pressure

Type of Connecting rods Pressure lubri camiddot Piston pins Solash lion

(pled prebullbullure

Camshaft bearings

Tappets

Pressure Pressure

noulel Toming lIear or chain Metered Jet Cylinder wall Metered Jet

(Continued)

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Pge a

MAKE OF CAR_-P~o)n~lt~i-a~lc------___ MODEL YEAR 969

FIREBIRD FIREBIRDFIREBIRD 350 HOSPRINTMODEL FIREBIRD

ENGINE-LUBRICATION SYSTEMcontj

Normal 011 pressure (ib engine

01 aress sending un (elect or mechl Electric Type 0 i ntake [floating stationary) Stationa Screen Oil filter system If11 flow porr other Full Flow _F__lt~e_r~re~o~lo~c~e~m~e~n_t_ie~l~em~en~I~~co~m~p~i~e~e~)__~__________________________~C~o~m~le~t~e__________-=_________________ CapacIty of C JSe less fl iterr-etl II (q) I 45 5

Single Viscosity Acceptable Anticipated Lowest Temp SAE Number Alternate

at grade recommended (SAE VIScosity Above Freezing (+32u F) 20W lOW - 30 and remoerotre range I

Below Freezing (OoF to +32oF) lOW lOW - 30 Below Zero 5W SW - 20

ENGINE - EXHAUST SYSTEM

Type slngle single h cross-over dual other) Single (a)

Muffl r No amp type reverse flow SfrOlgrt thru separate resonator]

Exhaust pe dltgtshy Branch iO D w a th c k ) IMain

i I

One - Reverse Flow (b)

None ( c I 200 x 060 None 200 x 060 I 225 X (d) I 225 X 070 225 X 06 o

Muffler Outlet Spount (or Spouts) 200 x 060

ENGINE - CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM Type I ventIlates to atmos ISonaord Induction System

InducflOn systemother10ptlonat None Make Ona model II AC Type CV-735C I AC Type CV-6J9C

~

LOCClflon Intake Manifold Push ROd Cover Energy source ltmanliold

Con tro i vacuum carburetor alf Manifold Vacuum Un I SfrfQm orhfrl

I Cantrol method (variable Variable OrificeIofi ce fed odi c

other)

DIscharges (to inlake

manifold corbo Olt Intake Manifold intoke olr cleaner

intake other)

Complele AI r in ie (breather cop s) stem carburetor eJlr cleaner Through Filter in the Carburetor Air C~=aner

olhe r) -

Flame arrestor (screen Check Valve check valve other) I

(a) Dual system standard on HO yn pipe joins dual outlet manifold to single exhaust pipe on Sprint Crossover pipe used on 350

(b) One crossflow muffler with dual inlets and outlets reverse flow resonshyator ahead of muffler in each pipe on dual systems

(c) Sprint yn pipe legs 200 x 060 076 - front section 070 - rear sectioni~ Front section 225 x 070 ~ear section

1t Except 350 HO engine wh~ch ~s 55 to 60 above 2600 RPM Form Rev 3 -6 7

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page 8 a

MAKE OF CAR_--=-~~~___ MODEL YEAR_--19-6-o9----DATE ISSUEr-11- 68REVISED_(e_)__

FlREBIRD

MODEl_==============~=======================4=0=0====~~================ ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM (cont)

0 i pump Iype Sour Gear Normal 01 pressure (lb engne rpm) 55-60 Above 2600 RPM Oil pre sending unt (elect or mech) Electric Type ad ntoke (floatIng stationary) StationarY Screen Oil filler system (full flow parr other) Full Flow odter replacement (element complete) Comolete CopaClly 01 c case less Ii Iterrei II (qt) 5

Single Viscosity Acceptab Anticipated Lowest Temo SAE Number Alternat

01 grode recommended (SAE scosity bullAbove Freezing (+320 F ) 20W (C) lOW - 30and temperoture range)

Below Freezing (ooF to +32oF ) lOW lOW - 30 sw SW - 20

e (d (d

ENGINE - EXHAUST SYSTEM Type Isngle sngle wth crass-over DualQual oth d

Muffler No amp ty pe (reese flow lone - Reverse Crossflow Hi th Dual Inlets amp Outlets ( a)sTralgnt tnru separate resonatod

Exhausl ppe da iO D wai I Ih ele)

Brancn

Mcun Front 200 Not Used

x 060 b Rear 225 x 070 200 x 060 Muffler Outlet S outs

ENGINE - CRANKCASE VENnlAnON SYSTEM

i Make nd madei AC Type CV-679C I Loco Push Rod Cover En rgy sourc (monltold

Conlrol vacuum carburetor oir Manifold Vacuum Unit stream oth r)I

Conlrol meThod (ooble

orifice (xed orllte

olher Variable Orifice

Complet

systtm

Discharges (10 Inlok

monrald carb Olf

Intoke oir cleaner

intok other)

Intake Manifold

Ai r n leI (br alher cop

carburetor Olf cieanef

oth r) Through Filter in Carburetor Air Cleaner

F I om e aeslor (s ereen

check valve other) Check Valve

(a) Reverse flow resonator ahead of muffler in each pipe (b) 225 x 076 with 400 HO and Ram Air IV options (c) 30W with Ram Air IV option (d) 10W-40 with Ram Air IV option

AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPoge I Pog 9

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot

1

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD

MODEL FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400

ENGINE - EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL

I Air distribution eod manfold te ~

Type (Air Injection engine

modi fi eotlons other

Air

In ection Pump

i Type

Relief valve (type) I

Displacement

Dri ve ratio

Orie type

I

I Fdter (describe)

i

I

I

VL ~

~ (if

~9

~ Air

In i ect on

Sy stem

Point of entry

Check valve tv e

Make

i Madel

Carburetor Borrel size

Drive

Neutrol

I ~i idle A F mixture

Aux Adv Systems (Iype) II i Make I 411

Iod e l I I _lty Star (rpm) Centfgal Intermed adv If paints~ crank I

1

sect ~

deQbullbull rpm degrees ~ Distributa eng rpm Maxdeg rpmi y

Start (in H glVacuum adv in Infermed crank points

dgmiddot~ in Hgd gr s ~ eng rpm Max d g bull in

i Vacuum Source

Timing Crank degre s - rpm

Cooling Syst m

Exhoust System 7

Page 0 P ge 10AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n_t_i_a_c_--__MODELY~AR 1969 DATE ISSUE8-ll- 68 REVISED ()

II IFlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREB-I-RD-shy

MODEL ================~IF=I=RE==B=I=RD==d==~=P~R7I=NT==~===3=5=0==~~==H==O~==~===4=0=0====== ENGINE _ FUEl SYSTEM See supplemenal ogtge for Deal of i=uel Iee~on

Superenorge ec f ~sed

Induction type Carburetor el Carburetor

lnll~Clon suoercharger

Refill capacIty (US gals) 185Fuel Tonk iFiller locotlon Center Rear

T yp ( lee or mech) MechanicalFuel Locations Riaht Front of Enainel Left Front of Eng~nePump Pres Sure range 4 0 - 55 I 50 - 65

Vacuum booSler (std optional none) None Fuel Type IMn Plastic Fabric in Fuel Tank and Sintered Bronze in F Iter Locations Carbo Inlet (a)

Choke type Automatic I

Intake montiold heat control Exhausterhoust or wafer I

Corbure Slandard Oil Wetted PaperA cleaner il type (c) rOplonal Two Staqe - Wetted Plastic Foam Over Paper EIemenE

neutrollor Idrlve) Automat D 500 500 650 650 1(750 Ram A~rr I I IN D Idle A F nx ---

tor

lldle speed spec iMaruol N 500(6-1 Bbl )1600 (6-4 Bb 1 )18 5 0 (35 0 - 2 Bb 1 H10 0 0 (3gt U amp 4 U U Bbl) )

CARBURETOR SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

IEngine I Corburtors Modei Usage Tronsrn5S0nDispi Make I Model

I Firebird 250 Manual Rochester 7029l65(b

Automatic Rochester 7029166(b ~

No Used Borrel and Type Si le

ll-Bbl 169 1 l-Bbl ~ 169

Firebird Sprint 250 Manual Automatic

I

Firebird 350 350 Manual 1

Firebird HO

Firebird400 amp

400 HO OptJd

Firebird 400 Ram Air IV

(a) Pleated pape

Automatic

350 Manual Turbo H-M

Manual Turbo HM

400

400 Manual Turbo H-M

iRochester I Rochester

iRochester Rochester

Rochester Rochester

Rochester Rochester

Rochester Rochester

I

inshead of Sinttred bronze (b) 7029167 withlmani trans amp At 7029168

7029261 ~7029260

7028071 7029062

bull 7029263 7029268

7029263 7029268

7029273 7029270

in all 1 amp 4

14-Bbl~ P-l38 14-Bbl~ S-225

12-BbL 169 12-Bbl 169

14-Bblr P-l38 14-Bbl 5-225

14-Bb-1shy P-l38 14-Bbl S-225

14-Bbl P-l38 14-Bbl S-225

bbl ca buretors with AT amp A C

(c) Includes provisions for thermbstatic control of carbo inlet ar temp (d) When T-42 Ram Air Option is installedthe MT 7028273 or the 7028270

AMA Specifications-rassenger Car Page J 1

7ype system (pressure pressure vetred (I Pressure Vented crmosoher1c othed I

MAKE o F CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE S5 E 9- 1 1- 6 ~ 1 U D - _ EVI5ED_middot___ -- shy

MODEL

ENGiNE shy COOLING SYSTEM

FIREBIRD

6 Cyl

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRIIT 350

shy

Engines

FIREBIRD FIREB fLO 400

V-B Engines

Radiato cop relief valve pre bullbull ure [I J-4~--li_7L__P~S ____________________ _T

~~rncula Type lenoke byposs) Choke _ ______~_____t----__ hrmo stot I St orr s to open at ( F) _________________l~Q__O_O--_______________

Type Ientfugal othe II Cent-j -FlJga J I GPM 1000 pump rpm il 16 INumberoipumps One I Div I Vbeit otheri V-Bel t

____1g_e_ong type Sealed Ball Bearing Internal

RcdJCHor care type Tube and Centerrcellu~or tube and fin other)

CoolIng 1 With heater (qt 194350 186 (400) system I Without heater (qt) I Heater Standard Equipment cOpacify IOpt equlPmentspeclfy iqt 1 i 123 wAjr Condo 1203 (350) IB7 ( 4001 with ~----~~~~--~~~~-~I~ Ioter lockets full length of cyl (yes no) yes Wottr al oround cylinder (yes flO Yes

R ral Qror

Lower

Number and type

(molded straight)

Ilnslde diameter

Number and type

I(molded straignr)

One Molded

1 50

One Molded IUpperhose

1 50

I I Number and type Hose Not Used(molded stragt)IByposs

oNumbe of bladesamp spacn 4 76o amp 104 (a) (b)

IDiometer I 17 62 19 0 Fan Ratlo fan to crankshaft rev I 951 (lOSl with AC) 1~91112S1 with Ale bull AT 1121 with M

Fan cutout type 1o1iri r1+-h-hQm+-dmiddot-i(~11v Cnntrnl1pl l-~ fa 1( 0 Bearing type ~pp Wa er~ Pumo Fan ~ ~ A ~ C R C E FG F F I

bull Drive General-or middotaternato r IA A B A B n F F F F belt s I Water Pump ~ A A A C R C E F G E F I (indicate Po we Steering B BD G I belt used I Air Conditioning II C C H H by letter) II

Ii

1

bull Drive 3elt DimenSions

Angle of V

A

36deg

B

36deg

C

36deg

D

36deg

E

36deg

F

36deg

G

36deg

H

36deg

I

36deg

J I K

Nominal Length (SAE) 390 51 5 580 276 540 500 520 590 535 Width 38 47 47 38 38 38 47 47 47 (a) 7 blade 18 d~a Power-Flex fan on 6 cyl w~th AC (b) 7 blade 195 dia fan on all V-8 with AC - 5 blade 19 dia Power-Flex

std on 400 V-aexcept std 4 blade fan used with Ram Air Option

AMA Specifications-PasseQe Car P og 1oge r2

DATE iSSUED_3_-l_1_-_-S_ REVSED_(_i___DEL YEAR_----9_MAK E OF CA R--zJ~~--c--FlRE3tD REBIRDIREBIRD

350 cu ~n Eng~~es 400 cu in E~g~nes250 =~ i~ Engines

MODEl

ELEORICAL - SUPPLY SYSTEM Delco i-59 (=) Je1co R-59

12-66 Moke and Model Delco -55 (al

iVoltage RIg amp Torcl Plotes Ii 12-54 12-54

511 - 53 Amp~ 2 SM - 61 AmpHrISAEDesignationampAmpHrRtgI 17 Ml - 44 AmoHr Battery

Unde- ood - 1 H SideLocation il Under Bocd - RB Side

T ermlna I grounded

Make

a~ive

Generator ~M~0~d~e~I_______________________~____-21~1~O~OL7~6~1~(C~)~______~______~~~~~~(d~l__________r-______~1~1~0~O~8~3~2~(~f~)________

Type and rOling 37 Amo (el eel 37 Amp (elor Alternoror IOutput ot eglne idle (n utral) 5-10 Amps

IRoflo Gen To Crs rev 2~-~1 (3021 Wit C)

iMoke Delco Remv

1119515

iTyp Regulati~~ Contac~s in Standard Tvoe

iClOSing volag Cutoue Relay ~ot Required I generotor rpm

Regulator Revfrse curreont Cutoue Relay Not Required110 ap n

Regu VoitoQe

Ilated

Voltage

tei t

condltlon

I -

ElECTRICAl- STARTiNG SYSTEM

Motor RotatIon (drlve Clockwise

lend view)

Mok Jelco RemvI

Stortlnq Modei 107293 1107355

Clutch

Motor

control

Switch (sol noid manuol

Starting

procedure

Solenoid

II Place gearshift leller i1 neutral and depress outch With cold engine cepress I acceleraeor pedal to floor and release With ann engine hold acce1erator pedal I about halfway down turn ignition key clockwise to engage starter release key as

soon as engine starts

middotUse neucral or park with automaeic transmission (No clutch)

Engag ment type Ii Slidine Gear - Overrlnning

IPinion mh s (front r ar) il Front

Motor

Drive INumb r

PinIon

IManual Flywh 101 teeth

IAuto

Flywheel tooth Monuol

fac wldrh Aulo

11

15S

ISS

I

41

41

9

166

166

40

40

la) Delco 11-59 used w~th Ale or HD baetery opeLon (bl With regular fuel eng~ne - Delco 11-59 wLth premium fuel engine or HD battery opt~on

(c) 1100760 (55 amp) with AC (d) 1100700 (55 amp) with AC (e) Diode reotified 3-phase alternating current (f) 1100830 (55 amp) wLth AC

I

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car age 1J Page 13

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUE09- 11 - 6 8REVISED Ie)

FlREBIRD MODel

0 V-8 2-Bbl EngineselECTRICAL - IGNITION SYSTEM 250 L-6 Engines

ad- In

~ronai - Srd Op A I Standard Type Transsforlzed - Std Opt NA i Not Offered

Other ( pec fy) I ---Make I Delco Remy Model 1115414 1115410

Ampgt i Enne sloPoed I 34 I Engne Idling 21

iMake I Delco Remv

IMadel II 1 () A 7 r (rl ) 111 n4 7 4 (~) 1111942 (c) 1111960 (d) ICentfgal Start (rpm) qnn 1000 800 1100 ladv n I

I 15-19 12-16 13-17 12-16c sh of _nlermecilOUt

jd~grees I ~engjne pOlnfS deg bull L rpm

pm i I 1 cn 750 1950 2000 lIomlnal) lMox deg_ - rpm 1126-~Oi34400 24-2a5100 22-264800 20-244600

D1 strlb v fOr Vocuum IStart (n Hg) 5-7 5-7 6-8 8-10

Ie shaft Iintermedate NoneIdegrees - pants dego in Hg ln Hg bull (nomnal 1M d H

15deg (a 10 5 115 20deg 13-15 20deg 15-1 ax ego n g -IBreaker gap (n) I 016

ICam angle dg 31 - 3~4__________~1~~____~2~8~-~3~2________

7

8reaker orm tension (oz) 19 23 Crankshaft deg bull rpm TDC 5deg BTDC IMark location On Balancer On IMake

9

I I ~ Madel I AC R-44NS r AC R-45S

Spark Thread mml i 14 MMPlug Tghtenng lorqve (lb ft) 15-25 IGap I 033 - 038 IConductor lyoe Distributed Resistance

Cabl~ Insulolian type NeoPrene iSpork plug proteetor HVPalon Boot

ELECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION Locations amp type II (e)

(a) Used on 1 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (b) Used on 4 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (c) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with auto trans (d) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with man trans (e) Wide gap distributor rotor distributed resistance secondary cables

resistor spark plugs (5000 OHMS) engine to dash ground strap and fender skirt to frame ground strap

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page lJ3Page J 3 a

MAKE 0 F CA R ___p_on_t_i_ac______ DEl YEAR--=1969__ DATE ISSUED 9-1-53 REVISED_(____

FREBIRD

MODEL 350 v-a 4-B~1 Sngknes and All 400 v-a EnginesElECTRiCAL - iGNITION SYSTEM

Standard

i ron~Sod - Sd Upt NA

iConv on) - Sd Op NA

Not Offarea

Of h f r s pe c ~ fy )

Delco Remv

1115410 C )

34 I Ams

IEnglne Idlng 21

IModJ lllHlIcl 111l96Sldl 1 nU966 tel

(f)Timing

Pulley Hub

All 00 Engkoes)Spak ThOd 1m) 14mm ----------- shy

28 - 3l

90 8TDC

Crankshaft

AC

lC R-4SS (AC R-44S on

Plug Tgh---n-9--o-r-q-u-e~(~lb-~h-~I------t-----------------------------1~5~-~2-5---------------------

IGap 033 - 038

Ccnducar yp~e~____________-_______________________~D~i~s~t~r~i~b~u~ted Resistance I n ~u IQ ton Yo __ _______Npoundp--r--ene-_--_---=_------------------Coble SPOllo DIUt Ph)f ft Halon BootI

ElECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION

See Page 13

(al Used en -i-Bbl 400 ell in v-a englnes with Turbo Hydra-Matic (b) Used on 4-Bbl 400 cu in -9 engine$ 1 th Manual1ransmtssion (el Used on ~-abl 400 IU in Ram Air IV anglnes Manual and Automatic Transmissions (dl Used on J-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Turbo Hydra-Ma tic (el Usna on 4-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Manual 7r1nsmiss ion (f) 15deg aTDC Ram Air IV engine~n

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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 14

MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n-t-~-middota_c___MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErY-1l- 68 REVISED~_)___ _

FIREBIRD I FIREBID I FIREBIRD I FIRI4BOCI f

MODel FIREBTRD S~RINT ~~ 3 5 o_l~~ H0

ElECTRICAl-INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT

-

shy

a rC1

Speed- i Type Mechani-al ometer I Tnp odomete (yesno) No~--- -

- Charge dcao - ype Telltale Lamp-TemperoTure indicator - fype I Telltale Lamp -ad pressure indlcoTor I Telltale LamQtype -~ ---Fuel ndcatar - ype i Electric Gags

I Optional instrument cluster with temperatureOthe

[ rli 1 gtrpccnp rp11 1 ltgt reDl rl~Fd [l tr gages Rlus tad Wind IType - Standard Two-Speed Electricshield - pe-r Ttee - degetional None Wndmiddot I Standara ~E=leQtr~~c~__~P~um~~nt~~al w~t~ W~per Mot6~I Type - __shield Nosher Type - Op bullbull onol None

IType Solenoid I i Num ber used 1 Std (a)IAme draw (each) 43 to 59 125 v

Horn

D__RI_V_E_U_N_I_TS__-_C_l_UT_C_H__IM_a_nua_I_T_ro_n_~_i_ss_io_n_i_6~_-C~y_l~__E~n~g~i~n~e~s~____1 V-8 Engines

Make amp ty pe il Own-Dry Type presure olate sprlnos 1 Disc Spring Toto I 5 of n9 _Qad(Ib)____-il-il_______________~2~0=5~O-i(bJ-_- ~ - - _-=-_~-_-_-~~-_-~ No of cutch driven discs ~I One

I~M-O-te--o_I------_+------__- __--_--~w~o~v~e~n~M~o~l~d~e~d~_A_s~b__e_s_tps ____ _ IOutsde amp nscle_~-lO 0 X 6~ c J9~_~_~ sect 5

Clutch I TOIOI elloolso bull nI 8293 (c) 8556-=--_---_-i-__~---L-J--lJ-J___________I___-_ faCIng jThckness I 135 (c) 140

iEng0lmnl cushon 1 Ing method it Driven Plate Waved Spoke Springsi

Release IType amp method bearl ng of lubncoton Ball Thrust - Prepacked amp Sealed Torsona Methods sprIngs

damping frlcton mateol Coil Sprin s and Metal to Metal Friction

(a) Second horn optional (b) 2350 pressure on Firebird Sprint and Firebird 400 (c) Firebird Sprint uses 104 x 65 driven plate with 8056 effective

area and 140 facing thickness

FomRe 3

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page is

Pontiac 1969MAKE OF CAR MODel YEAR DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot)

--------------~---

MODEL FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD

SPRINT 350 FIREBIRD

HO FIREBIRD

400

DRIVE UNITS - TRANSMISSIONS Manu I 3-speed (std ar opt)

AvtomoTIC

DRIVE UNITS - MANUAl TRANS

--- 3-SPEED 4-SPEED

Number or forward speeds 350 V-8(b) All V-8(c)6 Cyl (a) 6-Cyl All V-8(d) 24212851 2541 2851n first 2521 1611 20211681 1501T i In secono 1881

ronsml s~ 51Qn OfIQS i In third 1 00 11 00 1 1001 1351 1461

In fourth 1001 1001 j In rev~rse 2951 2331 28512631 2591

Synclronous mesnlng S pee dy geor s All Forward

SIlIft iever location (a) (b) Floor Shift I

I Cooeelly (at) 35 28 35 35 IIType recommended TYEe A - Extreme Pressure

Lucri nr SA E VI smiddot1 Summer I I coS Ity I Win number Extreme cold

80 or 90 80 or 90 80 or 90

DRIVEmiddot UNITS - MANUAL TRANS WOVERDRIVE For onSMISSlon data see manual transmission section)

Type pianetory or other Not Offered ManucH iockoU1 yes nol

Downsndr acceiertuor confrol (yes no)

Minmvm cT-tn speed

Geor ottO

IC ()(O dODOClty pI ver rive oniy

Seperete Ii Iler (yes no) I I Type recommended

Lub con t i SummerjSAEis WintI~OSitY

number Extreme cold

(a) Column shift standard - floor shift optional (standard on Firebird Sprint (b) Available with standard column shift only (c) Standard on 400 cu in V-8 includes floor shift - optional on 350 cu ir

V-8 (d) Special order close ratio transmission (2201 1641 1281 1001

and 2271 R) standard and only available with 391 and 4331 rear axle ratio on Firebird 350 HO and Firebird 400

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car PoglII 16

ISSU ED_3_-_~l_-_a_REVISEO_(middot_1__MAKE 0 F CAR __pon~tlac----___MO 0 EL YfAR_9_6_9__0 ATE

FIREBIRD PIREBIRD SPRT FIREaIlW 350IFREBIRD -10

FlREBIRO 350 2-BBL i FlREBlRO ~OOMODEL FREBIRO 350

DRIVE UNITS- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Tod nOm

Torque Conver~erType describe

Selecto locolon Steering Column (a)

List 9or rattos Selecto Pobullbulln ond indicot which abullbull used in

II I J R1- 1 75

Jshy LipCJ -6 rT6Gl-shy1 )0

1

R 1 92

)j

- shy0 S

252 252 152 1 52 1 00

L 252 (c j

20$ ~l D

248 148 100

S 248 1 48

L 24S(dl

och slec to pos ilion

-1 ~n ~k-q ~ f-~ l_hl -6 4-8bl V-8 2-Bb1shy hSO 2-8b 1shy 350 ~-3bl 1400 4-ltlbl

Mo ushft s oeed -dri a ranse I ~) ao I 7J i(eI40(fI61 (eI6] (f)70 (eISO (fI851(eI45 (f)7~(e)41 (f)721(e)43 (7

Mea ~ieldown speed-drive ronge (J) 75 68 lig)62(h)3 (g) 65 (h) 60 (g) 80 (hi 47(g) 72 (h) 2~(g) 66 (hi 21(gl 74 (1 J 6

INumb r of 1 menfS I Three

Toque Mox roo at s loll i 281 I 25 1 251 201 2 0 1 I 231 I 23 ~

conetor Type 01 coolin9 (oi I quid) Ii Water

INomnol diomefr I 11~75 1251

LubriconCopocy-ef11 (pt) 15 (aporolC) 16 (ApprolC) 19 (Approx)

i Type commendd GM Dexron Automatic ~ransmission Fluid

Speclol transmtsston Shift lever must be lfted over stop to enter tpark J Reverse I and Low (S gtn 400) paSl t1ons Eng~ne starting on Neutral and ark positions orovided for ifeolures

ORNE UNITS - PROPEllER SHAFT Numb sed I vne

IType (stroigI tube tub-intub Straight lClbe inferno I ernal dompr ele) I

OUl

diom

Ingh

Ii Monuol 3middotspd trons II

I II I

IMa~uol 4-sped Iron s

2 75 x

275 x

4995 x 065

4996 065x

_011

thicleshy

ness Overdrive transmIssion I

Automotrc fran sml ssion I 275 x 4996 lC 065

Not Available

275 lC 4930 x 065

Cnte 10 centr of unlvesal IOlnu 0 10 cntIne of reor oachmen (Conlinued)

(a) Floor with optional console (b) Total torque multiplication in 1st gear is 4931 with 6 cyl 441 with V-8 engine (c) Total ~orque multiplication ln 1st gear is 6301 middot lth 6 cyl 5041 with V-8 engine (d) Total torque multiplication 1n 1st gear is 5701 (e) 1-2 Upshift bull (f) 2-3 UpShift ~ (g) 3-2 Kickdown (h) 3-1 Kickdown (i) Rally shifter available with console option provides manual speed shift stops to locate second and third gear

pOSitions when the lever is deflected to the righ~ hand path (j) Based on non-Ale car with standard axle for the engine indicated

Page 7 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car P age 17

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 ----------------~d----

FlREBIRD FlREBIRD I FlREBIRD FlREBIRD IMODEl================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD==k==S=P=R=INT==~=====35=0==~====H==O===~==4=0=0======

DRIV EUNITS - PROPELLER SHAFT cont)

IType lplalnInter- Not Usedanh-fcton)mediate

Ilubrication (filtlngbearing Not UsedIprepack)

iType Splined SI ip INumber 01 teeth 27Yoke

15 0 00 1175

IMoke and Mig No Saginaw - Size 44 (Regular) INumber used

Universal

lOIn ts

IType (boll and trunnioncroSSI

Rear ottach(umiddotboltclompec) II

Bearing I Type ipiclin

onllmiddotfriction)

Ilubric (fittng

prepack) II

Cross U-Bo1t

Anti-Friction

Prepacked De token through torque tube

Or arms sprIngs) Sprinas Torque token through (torque tube

or orms i sprIngs) Springs

DRIVE UNITS - AXlE Type (front reorl Rear

Semi-Floating HypoidDescplon

limited Slip differentol ype Spring Loaded Clutch (Opt )

150Drive Pinion Offset

2No of differential pinions

Pinion odlustment (shim otheri Sh~m

Pinion beoflng adj (shim other) Collapsible Spacer Wheel bearing type Single Row Ball Bearinq

CapaCIty (pt) 3 Type recommended A-9 Hy-goid (a)

lubricant Summer 80-90~~gti~ Wintercosi ty 80-90

Inumber Extreme cold 80-90

AXlE RATIO TOOTH COMBINATIONS (See page 3 for ax Ie ralia us age)

AI ratio 2411~56127812931~O813231 3361 3551

No of Pinion 17 16 14 14 13 13 11 11 teeth IRing geor 41 41 39 41 40 42 37 39

3901

10 39

~33

9 139

Ring Gear DO 81~5

(a) Special lubricant required with limited slip differential

ge i 3 Poge 18AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODel YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErj-11-68 REVISED(e)

I FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD

MODEL SPRINT 350 HO 400

oRIV EUNITS - WH EELS ~ Tye amp morerlol Disc - Steel

Std I 14 x 6 (a~ 14 x 7 (a) ~m ISlle amp flonge type)

IOpt None ~pe (bolt or stud) Bolt

qohment i Circle dlamerer 475 I Number ond size 5 716 - 20

MODEL

DRIVE UNITS- TIRES

I Size ply rating amp ply E70 shyType (boos radiol elc)

Stondora i Full roted Front

14 F7~

In flo II n ~-__--J+-___-L=t-IJuJJ--JiJUcuLJ--=----~-J=uuuJu-ldJi1lll-____ Pr Reo

Rev Mi Ie 01 SO MPh

F70 - 14 (b)

F70 - 14 Polyglas - 2 Ply carcass with 2 Fiberglass Tread Plys shy4 Ply Rated

BRAKES - PARKING Type of control Foot Lever Application - Hand Pull Release LocOllon of conrol Below~Instrument Panel at Left Operoes on Rear Service Brakes If sepa- Type (inlernal or external) Not =lgtnarat9 rote from Drum diameter lll~ cOTa ~Q

Srv ce

Drakos Lining size (length )( wdTh ~ thickness) Not Separate

(a) On four road ~wrreelsmiddot- std Space Saver Spare tire is on 14 x 5 rim wheel (b) 2 Ply - 4 Ply rated Std spare tire size is 735 - 14 - space saver

type Size increases to 775-14 for v-a cars with AC and v-a convertiblE without AC

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Page 9 Page J9AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR_-=-Po~n~ti 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6 8REVISED (e)a~c__MODEl YEAR

FIREBIRD I FIREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD MODEl ________________~~F_I_RE~B_I~RD~~_SP_RI __~____ __~____ ____~____~4~0~0____N_T 3_5_0 H_O

BRAKES - SERVICE Type (drum) or (disc amp no of coistons Drum - Std Front Disc-Sinqle Opt La)

Self adustng (std opt NA) Standard

Special [ Type proportion delay - Metering Type - DelayValving r metering other

Power broke make amp I Std ---Iype (remote int elc)1 Opt Delco Moraine Inteqral Tvpe Vacuum Suspended (b)

Effective area (Sq in) 1494 1036 Grass lining area (sq inl U 1555 1106 Swecol area (so in) 2692 3509 Front 10 Reor Effectiveness Relationship 626 626

Diameter I Front 95 -shy(nominal) I Rear 95

Drum Type and

Cast Alloy Iron (c)material -shyOuter working diameter -shy 1094 Inner working diameter -shy 688

ROlor 100WorkinCl width -shyI Moteriol amp type (ventedsolid -shy Cast Alloy Iron - Vente d

Wheel cyt Front 1125 29375 inder bore Reor 875

Moster Bore 1 00 1125

Cyli der di splocemenl Fronl 59 69 di stribulion I Rear 41 31

Pedol orc ralio 621 (d) 351 (d)

Line pressure at 100 lb pedal load 700 800 Shoe I Front (e) None Clearance I Rear (e)

Bonded or ri eted Riveted Material Molded Asbestos

Size Prim or 76 X 25 X 196 540 X 1 93 X 41 outmiddot

Front (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 25 X 265 ~S40 X 1~u X 44

I 1) thickness orinmiddot board - shy

Broke Segments per shoe OneI

ining Material Molded Asbestos

Size Prim or 76 X 20 X 196out-

Rear (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 20 X 265

thickness) or inshyboard

Segments per shoe One

Excludes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Includes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Total swept area for four brakes (Widest lining contoct width for each brake x its contact circumference) (a) Included with power brake option (b) Included with front disc brake option (c) Front Finned 1 pc casting Rear Finned composite ~d) Ratio at 05 in push rod travel e) Tighten drum brakes to heavy drag then back off 26 notches

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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 20 Page 20

MAKE OF CAR__o_n_t_~_a_c____MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSU -11-68 REV

MODEL

STEERING -Manual (sId opt NA) i Standard Power iSId opt NA) i Ootional Adjuslab Ie Type and

Iilting Wheel Adjusts Vertically - Seven Positionsdescriptionste ring wheel

(tilt swing other) I(std apr NA) I Optional Manual 1475 X 1525

Whee I 0 i ame ter 14) X 1gtgtPower I

Wall to woll (I amp r) I 411OutSioe TurnIng

front Curb to curb (I amp r) I 385diam Ier

Wall to wall (I amp r) iInside 225(feet) reor Curb to curb (I amp r) II 230

IType Recirculating Ball Bearing Make Saginaw

Monua I Gear ~41 (a~IRatos 2621 (b) INo he 1 lurns (stop to stop)

IType (coalol linkoge etc)

Make

Power G ar

I T p

47 (c)

161 1241 Belt rrorn Crankshaft

iNo wheel turns (stop to stop) 2--5- - Lock to Lock i Type Link Paralleloqramr---- ILocation (front or reOr

0

Rear of Wheelsof wheels OTher)Linkage

Drag link (trans or longt) lransStrqRod Connects Tie RodsPitman amp Idler Arms ITi rods (one or two) i Two Inciination at camber (d g) I 8 14 to 914 5deg Camber B tUpper I Ball Jointeartngs I

(type) lLow r String

Ball JointA i

IThru$ I Sprint Load Taken By Lower Ball Joint Wh I Align Caster (deg) 0 to 1 0 Pos (ronge at - Camber (deg) 14 0 Neq to 34 0 Poscurb wtamp preferred) Toe-in (outside Irack inches) liS to 14 Stering spindle amp joinl type Reverse Elliott - Ball Joint

o Iinner bearing 1249tamete Wheel IOuter bearing I 749 Spindle

Thread ize I 34 - 20 Bearing type Taper Roller

(a) 281 with combination of V-8 engine and air conditioning (b) 3111 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning (c) 54 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning

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Page 2 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page 21

l 96MAKE OF CAR_p_o_n_t_l_middota_c_----__MODEL YEAR__ _ _9_DATE ISSUEa- 11- 68 REYISED~_ FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD

MODEL================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD~~S=P=R==IN=T==~===3=5=0==~===H==O====d===4=0=0====== (See Supplement page for detools on A SuspensonlSUSPENSION - GENERAL

PrOVISion tor broke dip confrtd

PrOYISIOn tor ace squaf control

SpecIal prOVISions for Jack Locating Provisions on Front and Rear Bumpers_e~o_r~lo~c~k~n~g~__________________~~______________--~~----______~

Shock ILT~y~p~e__________________~________________~~~~K-~~~~____LD~_W~a~y~________________ absorber iMake

Shock Absorbers d

Ironl amp r--------------------il---------------------shyreOr iPiston do

Firm Control in

SUSPENSION - FRONT Type and de5crlotlon

Ball joint independent front suspension with upper and lower control arms mounted on rubber bushings

Type con iMaterla I al1v Steel ISize (cod desgn eght amp 10

Spring 1140 X 360Ibar length dia)

Spng (He (lb per 1) 275 Std 22337 - 320 amp 345 (a) IRate al wheel lib ler n) 73 Std 22331 - 85 ~ 92 a lType link Inkle

Stoblzet Ilromeles) Link lMalerol amp bar dameter AllQ~ Steel 6a1S

SUSPENSION - REAR

Dr and Torque aken through Bear Sprjngs iTlpe Mnlti-Tgt-I-f ~areal amiddot r ltt-~p i-I~ize (Iengrh widtheot deSign

560 X 250lhelghr amp 10 bar ength amp dia 1

Sprong Spring rOle (lb per n) 82 Std 22337 - 79 8999118 amp 122 (a) ~ale or wheel lib per in) 83 Std 22337 - 80 90-TtfO~ 119 amp 123 ~a - Mounting rnsulatlon Iype Rubber Bushings

4 amp 5If lNo 01 leaes leal ~~hQck lelcomp or len s1 Compression

Stabi z r Type (Inklinldessframeless) Not Used MOI ol None

Not UsedT rack bar ty pe

(a) Alternate springs used as required for body styles and optional equipshyment

Form Rev 3-67

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

11 68MAKE OF CAR ~~~_P_o_n_t_i_a_c__--_MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEO- - REVISED_l-_)__

-FlREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400

MO DEl ===========---=~--=--_-=~==b==== ___ ~~__ ~ I

FRAME

Type ond desrq)tlon tSeparote frome

undrzed frome partlolfy ~ unit zed framel Integral Body - Frame Combination with Separate Ladder Type Front Frame Section

BODY - MISCElLANEOUS INFORMATION

Type c nosh (Iocque noml--r~- -- - --- - Acrylic Lacquer______

Hooci conr bolonced iys na) Ii ______-Xes__~ =------------Hooo el5e contol ( rnol enol) ~___ e~t~rIlc~

Vhce Incen No~ ocolon II Left Front Edge of Instrument Panel -+1-+_ Vis ib lej1rgugh -h--middot~~n=d-=s=hi~e==_l=d~___________________ _

I Engne No 10cOIon I Top of Cyl Block on R H Side Near Oil Filler (a)

---~-------------

-------~------

___---1NuCl-L_yen t WindJioCLlw--__________ JNillr1nlJ_yent WindQ~____

IFron I Zi g-Zag fpri n g wi t- h--F-o--aolJm--P=a~d--_____ _ Rear 1- d~I~______tr-_________~Z~lwg~-~Z~ag~~~~p~r~~n~g~ w~~Jo~~t~t~o~nu-~P~a~____________ 3d $eat

_ i_=_ro_n__~__C__on_p_~OI_)___ ~1-R_ea_r__--I___________

ir-~-r_a_nI -+________ZOL~bull Jg--ZioLa5O~g~S-Iltp~ri ng wi tILf-oa~m~P~ad-__________ Seu r =CK type r-iP-ea_r___-H- ingl~_ with -Co-t=-=ton~P-=ad==--______________ Ziljg~-~Zuag~-SltJP~r

Jrd sea

Wjild stlleid glass typ~ I e Single Curved Laminated Safety Platesigie Crved ~ laminated piatel

1de 910SS ype il curved Single Curved Tempered Safety Plate

~emDerea olatel

80Cklg) glos type compound

cvrveci bull tempered plate three Single Curved-TemperedSafety Plate (b) 22367piece 22337BODY STYLE ~~U~

Side ~Iass exposed surface ar a

10326Windshleid gloss eICoosed surface area

lJ~~Ull28b shy 83408192Backlight glass exposed surface areo -- -~-- 29804- 30235shy

---_

Totol gloss expos d surface area

_M_ ~ ~- --

Ign~t~on lock on steer~ng column aISo lOCkS steer~ng gear ana gearsn~r~ tIn Reverse with manual - Park with automatic transmission) key removable in locked position only and opening drivers door operates key in lock buzzer Interior ~ront door locking knobs moved

CalFront of RH cylinder bank on V~8 engines (b) Flexible plastic on convertible

torward to deter theft

Form Rev 3-67

AlVA Spccificatiols-Passe~Ce- Car Page 2J

ISSt ED _9-___-6_B_RV IS D_(e_)___N( 0 F CA( _---Po=ntlmiddotaC=----___MODE L Y 2Alt _1_9_69___ D AT

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD I FIREllIU) FIREBIRD

0 DEL ================F=I=RE=B=I=U)=====S=P=RNT=~=======3=5=O======H==O========4=O=O=====

(Indicate her standard oponal or NA on eoch )CGNVENIENCE EQUIPjVENT I Si~ ~indows Ootional

Power wndows ~~V~e~n~t-=~~~n~d~o~w~sL-____~______~_____________________________________~N~O~~Ve~n~t~W~i~n~d=o~w~s~________________~______________

L Backlight or tolgol Not Offered

Powr seat (specify typ os Power Tilt Seat (Fore and Aft Plus Elevation ~t Rear Edge) on ~H Bucket Seat - Optionalwell as avo lobility)

Radios (speedy type as well a availability)

Optional AM AM-FM A-FM Stereo - All Push Button Type

~ ItOr seot speok fIIr Optional

P~wer QfItenna Rear Mounted - Ootional

Not Offeredltecinng front seat bock (RL Or Doth)

Fronl eol head restroiner (RmiddotL or both) Standard

Clock Optional

Aor conditIone (5peclfy type Optional Reheat Cycle With Bi-Level A~r Distribut~on Systemand ova lobi Ii ty)

Safecruard Speedometer - Optional

tional on Cars With V-S En ine and Automatic ~ransm~ssion Combination

Not OfferedIgon lock lamp

Standard on Mardtop Coupe - Not Offered on ConvertibleDome lamp

Standard

Optional

Underhood lamp Ootional

CQurtesy lamp standard

Moa lamp Not Offered

Auto Irans quod lomp Slandard

3cereo Tape Player

Not Cf=ered

Ava~lable w~th All Radio Installations

~anual Antenna Front Mounted - Included itl Radio

Power Operated Top Optional on Convert~ble

Rear Window Defogger Optional - Not Ava~lable on Convertible

achometer Hood Mounted or Instrument Panel Mounted al

Elec Luggage Compt Lid Release Optional

LAMP HEIGHT AND SPACI~G

Height abov ground to center af bulb Or marker

Distance from CiL of cor to ente of bulb

tteocHomp

Toal

Sdeorncrkr

Headlomp

TOI

H9heu

-L-owes tmiddot

Hghest

Lowest

i Font

Rear

Inside

IOutsIde

Insde

OutSide

i I I I I

II I I

244

24 4

246

246

165

218

n4 281

160

252

Diectlonal Font

Reo

I I Same

250

as Tail Lamo

bull If Single headlamps at used ent here (al Panel mounted type not available at start ~f production - optional clock not available with this tachometer option

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-68REVISED_e__

WEIGHTS

MODEL Style No

illf-fIREBIRD SPRINT hardtoo Coupe CQmzertiole

22337 22367

i I1841 143032711 433 1929 1596 3521 i 433

I - _shy

6~7-i73 827 1 113 2 6 7 173 827 11 J

I1I i I II i

FIREBIRD 350 ErdtoE Coupe

i 223371

I i I i I 1962 14393401 I 433 1 567 173I

i -- shy

827 1 LJ gt ~

Convertible 22367 I

2046i 1605-36511433567 173 I i

82 7 i lJj 41

FIREBIRD HO I i bull I I II Hardton Coune 223 19841 14583442 1 433 i 567 173 827 ll

I433 I 567 1173 ffi7 1 l~jConvertible 22367 1 20681 16243692 I

I --~

l ~ I i

i i 1FIREBIRD 400 1_ ---shy20081 146313471 1 433 i 567 1173 827 _J jHardtop Coupe 223371 - i 433 567 117 3 827 ii 11Convertible 22367 1 2092 1629 1 3721 i i -shy- I

I =+II

i I

I -- shy

_

-- shy - shy shy

-- shy-

Ace sores amp EClJipmenl DII a WQhrs ~emcrrK

Automat~ Trans 0 Firebird and -FirebIrd -350 only Turbo Hvdra-Matic 1+ 18 1+ 10 + 28 I All models___

1+ 31 II - shy -- shyPower Steerincr - 2 1+ 29 I - - shy --- shy -Power Brakes DiscFrt l 1+ models+ 26 2 1+ 28 All - shyPower Brakes (DrumFrtl + 9 1+ 1 1+ 10 All except Firebird 4a1

-~----

Air Conditionina 1+108 1+ 4 1+112 i Firebird -- shy - ---- shyAir Conditionina +104 1+ 4 1+108 Firebird j50 Air Conditionincr 1+ 96 1+ 1+ 98 I Firebird

--~

2 400 shyRadio amp Man- Antenna + 6 1+ z + 9 - shy - -shy400 HO Enaine Oot I I 0 Firebird 400 400 EnqOp~ 12 I Firebird~()()--

- ~ ~~--- --shy _

Ram Air IV - 10 shy 2 I -shy - - shy

-----------shy

I -- - shy - shy _ shy -- shy - -shy -- shy- - - - --

I 1 --- shy

I I -- shy - shy -- shy

-- - shy -- shy -I I I I

-middotReference - SAE Aeraspace-Autamalive draWing standards Section E 1_02 (d)_

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CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

KEY SHEET

EXTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

vpoundRTICAL

ERO liNe

ACTUAL FRONT WIDTH OF OASH~ LZ) ~

~ y~ ~ I Hl01 ~- - j ~--t-

i ---101114 plusmnL30middot H138 I

j t~ i -- _ r-7il-r ~HL2 Jj~(~-- ~---LIZ7-- H 106 CLUOpoundO RAMP HI07

AGLpoundl Ll04J LIO LIOS

I -- L 103 ~--------

LENGTH amp HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE

INTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

WIDTH gtlt50 H51

FRONT COMPT qEAR COMPT

-- H~6 -=~-- ~~Tmiddot~ )~_L~8~A__ I

THIRD SEAT

- L204 -t

Form RaY 3-67

AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 26 Poge 26

CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET

DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS

oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround

eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull

11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out

SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured

Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS

EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF

DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn

L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard

eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front

_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr

LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf

123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~

_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension

130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface

EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the

ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole

centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle

enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol

mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel

H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t

~t front of rear wnee openIng

middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord

GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an

ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS

104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis

106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes

11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes

Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie

HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson

fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal

L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal

H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~

L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol

ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS

H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~

REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen

Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon

from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~

L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of

pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg

H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering

L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat

~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon

~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon

-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side

Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when

r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo

comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~

-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn

est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt

grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi

STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L

lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n

1 at HIP ROeM

c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f

plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third

-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure

H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical

STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The

hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne

L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne

W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level

W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~

H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine

H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen

V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised

W4 L20J H20 I 1728

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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 7 P 09 7

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEa- 11- 6 8 ~EVISED (e)--- shyFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT

MODEL Cyl I-Bbl ) (6 Cy1 4-Bb1 ) - -

ENGINE shy VALVE SYSTEM (cont) Auto Man I Opm S (0 B Tel 14 14 22

Tmlng I nlul ~-~-- - shy

50 -shy --Sa-Closes (-ABCl 46

(bos d on Durafion deg 240 244 260 lop of

Opens (BBCl 46 52 60 rontp

IExhausl

12pont S I Closes IA TO 14 20 240 244 26~

-Dural)n deg

Ivolve oP~velop 28 26 U Ii -

~~- liGM-8440 WALumIreatment on face amp F 1 bull Chrome lL bull --seem O all length 4810 I 49Q2

-

IAclual 0011 h ad de 1 923 1917

IAngl 01 sal amp foc Seat - 45 9 t-fgce - 44deg i Not Used

~ ~ ~t In Ser1 rnnfilfrJCll

rs dla~ -- - shy3419 - 2412

151 m 10 g~ I d cleaonc DOlfi ----- -shy

- -- 0Q3 3-43tL ff ( ro lash) 400 + 011 bull -g + 011 _---

InIal 10ul Valve closd 946 16298 624 16298 speng (lb in) 1006 684 press amp Val open 165b

12298 LLbL

11918 gh (lb n) 1756 1282

j Inneet Vole clo d 305 15898--shyIsClring (lb in) 36 5

pr amp 594 -

Volve opn I ngth (lb in) --shy 654 11518

~ Motenal 21-2 StwA1um Treat on Face amp Flash Chrome Pl Stem i 001 I ngth 4799 4891

I Actuol oeroll head dia 1 603 - 1597 i A91 01 Sear amp foee Seuroat - 45deg Face - 44deg Seat ser mafol NQt Used I S m diameter 3414 - 3407 i Stem 10 guide clearance 0021 - 0038 I Li ft (cO ura 10 sh) 400 + 011 438 + 011

Exhaust 946 624 Outr Veale closed 16298 16298 spring (I~in) 1006 684 press amp Vale opn 1656 1162 9th bullbull in) 1756 12298 1282

11918 ~

Inner Vole closed 305 15898 spring Olain) ----shy 365 press amp Vale open 594 lenglh (lb I in) --shy 654 11598

ENGINE - LUBRICAnON SYSTEM MOin bearinJs Pressure

Type of Connecting rods Pressure

lubrica Pi Slon pns Snlash lion (splash

Comshaft beans Pressnr ptbullbull sur Tappets Prssnreuro noule) Timing gear 0 chain ~jgtlr - Nnr Tlhr rhn

Cylinde wails i Mptprd Jpt (Continued)

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Poe 7aPoe 7 ~

MAKE OF CAR -ntiac MODEL YEAR-=-__ DATE rSSu ED 9-~-68 REVISED_(middot_l__

FIREBIRD 350

MODEl-=~-=========~==-=========-=__=====-==~=-__=-~__=F=-==__========

ENGIN E - VALVE SYSTEM (cont)

IOp ns (BTC) 22 TimIng (based on I tap of ramp points)

Iintoke IClos s (vABC) Ii i Durationmiddot d 1

Opens (BSC)

IEhO C loses (v A TCl

57

Durorion bull d_

269

72

25

277 ________________~4~70______________~1____~~______~____~~_________IVai opennl orloe I

GM-8440 -litn Aluminum Treatrnent on Face amp Flash Chrome Plated StemMOfftrtol

5093

Acluol 0 011 head dia 2113 - 2107

Angle of s ot 8 face

Seat Insert materia

ISfem diameter

~ot ~sed

JU9 - 3412

)016 - J033iSlem to guide coronce

L ft C zero lashl 1 376 ~ 011 4-1 = all Intake

IOurer iVolv clos d 596 79 ~ 15823 ~ 1 591656 I 9a

I (lb inl I~sprn9

press amp 1223IValve open ~ 120631325length (Ib~ in) I I 31 7Inne IValv clos ed ~ 1 5423

spring II 377 (lb ~ n)

pr ss amp Vole 0 en 888

~88 ~ 11663I(lbbull n~

19272 ~ 117720672

42 ~ 1 52148

3586 10586 ~ 1107

HO Jlplusmn

78 88 1591

191 6 ~ 11812056

42 sect 1 52148

9533 10533 e 1Ul

5015 5082

1663 - ~o57 1773 - 1767i Actual o oil h ed dio

Angle oi seat amp face I

Seat nsert mOleal lot used

I Stem diamele 3414 - 3-107

IStem to guide clearance 0021 - 0038

Lift ( zero tosh) II 412 0 Ll 413 011 Exheu sr V01 dosed 79Ouler 596

1 591~ 1 5823 aa(Ibr in) 656s pr in I press amp 19244Valve opn 1287 e 1178e 1 703 206441387I ngth (lb- n)

Valve dosed 42Inner I 317 1521 15423 48 377(lb n) spring

press amp Vole ope 944 9573~ 11303 Ii 1108 1044 10573Inglh (lb inl Ii I

I

ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM middotM bon eOffgs II

Type of ConneCTng rods il lubri co pton pns tion

(splash Comshaft bearings I

Tappets I presSure

noul l Timng gear or chain

Cylindr wails

Pressure

Pressure

Splash

Pressure

Pressure

1etered Jet

Metered Jet

(Conhnued)

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Poge 7 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Poge 7 b

MAKE OF CAR __P_on_t_J_~_ac---___MODEL YEAR 19-69- DATE ISSUErr-ll - 6 8 REVISED (a)

FIREBIRD 400 HOPIREBIRD 400MODEL i

ENGINE - VALVE SYSTEM I(ont) Manual Turbo H-M LJ312310pens (8TC) -I - 77 ---- r---- shy

Timing 70j Intake ICloses (ABC) 70 (bosed on i 2BB 273IDuration - deg 273 top of 90 7BOpen s (n 8B Cl 78 ramp I

32Exhaust IClo ses ( A TCl 3131pOlnf $)

302 2B9i IDurationmiddot d eg 2B9 63 12 54 1254 12jYalve ooening overlop

IMotei 121 GM-8440 wA1um Treaton Face amp Flash Chrome Pl Stern IOveail length 5093 IActual oeoll head dia

I

I 2113 - 2107 30 12IAngle or seat amp face Seat 29 0 Face

i-eat n sef moe oj Not Used Stem di amete 3419 - 3412 iStem to gude clearance I 0016 - 0033 Lift (I~ zeo lash) I 410 011 414 + 011 410 + 011+Intake

7BValve dosed 633Oute I633 1 591 15 61 1 5613(tbo in) 693prong 88 693 press amp 19272 132132Valve open 1177 1151 11513length lb in 20672 142142

I j) 4l JgtValve ltIosedlinne 1 521 1521 1 5213 48 41(lb sect in) 141Iprin lt

1j~b Ipress amp 974Valve open 1107 11 11113i length 107410586(lb I~ inl 074

i Matet 01 i 21-2 Steel wAlumTreat on Face amp Flash Chrome Pl StE

1

61

i Oeroll length

- I Actual overall heod dia

i Angle of saat amp faea

Sat nsarl matarlol I I Stam diamatar

I Stem to guida claaranea

Exhou st I Li It (i zara lash) 411 -+- nll

- I Qutar Valya closad 633 spring (lbin) hq 1 15613 preu amp Valva opan ~325 11483length Ultin) 425

gt

Inner Voiye dosad 35 15213Ispring e(tbin 41

pran amp Vaia apan 979 langth Ubin) 11079

110B3

5082 1773 - 1 767

45deg Seat - 44deg Face Nat Used

3411 - 3407 o( 21 - 0038

413 -+- 011 78 RR 1591

- 19244 117820644

-42 48

1521

9573 10573 1108

413 + 01 633 693

1325 1425

35 41 97middot9

1079

15

15

11

11

4l

Ot

ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM Pressure Main baarings

Typa 01 I Cannacting rods Pressure lubri eamiddot SplashPilton pinstion PressureCamshaft baorings(plalh

PressureTappatspraura nau8) Timing gaar or en ain Metered Je~

Cylindar JII Metered Jet (Continuad)

__~Fa Rav 3-67

----

AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 7 C Page 7 C

MAKE 0 F CAR --=Pontiac-___Ma DEl YEA R 19 6 9 DATE ISSUEamp-11-68REVISED(el

PIREBIRD RAv1 AIR IV ENGINE OPTION MODEl-====--=====~-================================================= ENGiNE - VALVE SYSTEM IcontI

Open s (0 B Te) II 42I shyLiming

86Clos s Intak (base~ on I 308Durationmiddot d g top at 95Opens (GBBC) rame

Closes ( A TCl 45 ExnaustpontsJ 320Duroton bull dgi

87 Valve openna overlap

GM-8440 wAlum Treatment on Face amp Chrome Plated Stern 01 011 lengtn

[Material

5198 2113 - 2107Actual overall head dia

30deg Seat - 29deg FaceAngle of eat amp Face

Not UsedSeat Insert moterial

3419 - 3412Stem di am ter

0016 0033Stm to guide clearance

Lift (lt0 zero lash) i 520 + 011 Intake

Valve cloed 70Outer 1820(lb~ in) I 80spring press 8 214Vale open I

1300i Ien9tn 228 37

(lb in)

Vale closed Inner 1750 (lb~in) 43Ispring

105Ipress amp Vale open 1230Ien9th (Ibmiddot~ n) 115 21-2 Steel wAlum Treat on Face amp Chrome Platea SternI Materi a I

Overalllen9th 5212 1 773 - 1767 Actual overall head dia~

I Angle of seat amp fac 45deg Seat - 44deg Face Seat nt matal Not Used Stem diameter 3414 - 3407 Stem to guide clearance 0021 - 0038 Lift ((il Xero lash) 520 + 011

E hau st

- Outer Valve clased 70 1820(lbin)spring 80

iL4press amp Valye open length 228 1300(I11in1

~ 37Velec lasedInner 1750(lb i~l 43spring

pres s amp LUgtVale open 1230length (lbin) 115

ENGINE -LUBRICATION SYSTEM Main bearings Pressure

Type of Connecting rods Pressure lubri camiddot Piston pins Solash lion

(pled prebullbullure

Camshaft bearings

Tappets

Pressure Pressure

noulel Toming lIear or chain Metered Jet Cylinder wall Metered Jet

(Continued)

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Pge a

MAKE OF CAR_-P~o)n~lt~i-a~lc------___ MODEL YEAR 969

FIREBIRD FIREBIRDFIREBIRD 350 HOSPRINTMODEL FIREBIRD

ENGINE-LUBRICATION SYSTEMcontj

Normal 011 pressure (ib engine

01 aress sending un (elect or mechl Electric Type 0 i ntake [floating stationary) Stationa Screen Oil filter system If11 flow porr other Full Flow _F__lt~e_r~re~o~lo~c~e~m~e~n_t_ie~l~em~en~I~~co~m~p~i~e~e~)__~__________________________~C~o~m~le~t~e__________-=_________________ CapacIty of C JSe less fl iterr-etl II (q) I 45 5

Single Viscosity Acceptable Anticipated Lowest Temp SAE Number Alternate

at grade recommended (SAE VIScosity Above Freezing (+32u F) 20W lOW - 30 and remoerotre range I

Below Freezing (OoF to +32oF) lOW lOW - 30 Below Zero 5W SW - 20

ENGINE - EXHAUST SYSTEM

Type slngle single h cross-over dual other) Single (a)

Muffl r No amp type reverse flow SfrOlgrt thru separate resonator]

Exhaust pe dltgtshy Branch iO D w a th c k ) IMain

i I

One - Reverse Flow (b)

None ( c I 200 x 060 None 200 x 060 I 225 X (d) I 225 X 070 225 X 06 o

Muffler Outlet Spount (or Spouts) 200 x 060

ENGINE - CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM Type I ventIlates to atmos ISonaord Induction System

InducflOn systemother10ptlonat None Make Ona model II AC Type CV-735C I AC Type CV-6J9C

~

LOCClflon Intake Manifold Push ROd Cover Energy source ltmanliold

Con tro i vacuum carburetor alf Manifold Vacuum Un I SfrfQm orhfrl

I Cantrol method (variable Variable OrificeIofi ce fed odi c

other)

DIscharges (to inlake

manifold corbo Olt Intake Manifold intoke olr cleaner

intake other)

Complele AI r in ie (breather cop s) stem carburetor eJlr cleaner Through Filter in the Carburetor Air C~=aner

olhe r) -

Flame arrestor (screen Check Valve check valve other) I

(a) Dual system standard on HO yn pipe joins dual outlet manifold to single exhaust pipe on Sprint Crossover pipe used on 350

(b) One crossflow muffler with dual inlets and outlets reverse flow resonshyator ahead of muffler in each pipe on dual systems

(c) Sprint yn pipe legs 200 x 060 076 - front section 070 - rear sectioni~ Front section 225 x 070 ~ear section

1t Except 350 HO engine wh~ch ~s 55 to 60 above 2600 RPM Form Rev 3 -6 7

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page 8 a

MAKE OF CAR_--=-~~~___ MODEL YEAR_--19-6-o9----DATE ISSUEr-11- 68REVISED_(e_)__

FlREBIRD

MODEl_==============~=======================4=0=0====~~================ ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM (cont)

0 i pump Iype Sour Gear Normal 01 pressure (lb engne rpm) 55-60 Above 2600 RPM Oil pre sending unt (elect or mech) Electric Type ad ntoke (floatIng stationary) StationarY Screen Oil filler system (full flow parr other) Full Flow odter replacement (element complete) Comolete CopaClly 01 c case less Ii Iterrei II (qt) 5

Single Viscosity Acceptab Anticipated Lowest Temo SAE Number Alternat

01 grode recommended (SAE scosity bullAbove Freezing (+320 F ) 20W (C) lOW - 30and temperoture range)

Below Freezing (ooF to +32oF ) lOW lOW - 30 sw SW - 20

e (d (d

ENGINE - EXHAUST SYSTEM Type Isngle sngle wth crass-over DualQual oth d

Muffler No amp ty pe (reese flow lone - Reverse Crossflow Hi th Dual Inlets amp Outlets ( a)sTralgnt tnru separate resonatod

Exhausl ppe da iO D wai I Ih ele)

Brancn

Mcun Front 200 Not Used

x 060 b Rear 225 x 070 200 x 060 Muffler Outlet S outs

ENGINE - CRANKCASE VENnlAnON SYSTEM

i Make nd madei AC Type CV-679C I Loco Push Rod Cover En rgy sourc (monltold

Conlrol vacuum carburetor oir Manifold Vacuum Unit stream oth r)I

Conlrol meThod (ooble

orifice (xed orllte

olher Variable Orifice

Complet

systtm

Discharges (10 Inlok

monrald carb Olf

Intoke oir cleaner

intok other)

Intake Manifold

Ai r n leI (br alher cop

carburetor Olf cieanef

oth r) Through Filter in Carburetor Air Cleaner

F I om e aeslor (s ereen

check valve other) Check Valve

(a) Reverse flow resonator ahead of muffler in each pipe (b) 225 x 076 with 400 HO and Ram Air IV options (c) 30W with Ram Air IV option (d) 10W-40 with Ram Air IV option

AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPoge I Pog 9

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot

1

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD

MODEL FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400

ENGINE - EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL

I Air distribution eod manfold te ~

Type (Air Injection engine

modi fi eotlons other

Air

In ection Pump

i Type

Relief valve (type) I

Displacement

Dri ve ratio

Orie type

I

I Fdter (describe)

i

I

I

VL ~

~ (if

~9

~ Air

In i ect on

Sy stem

Point of entry

Check valve tv e

Make

i Madel

Carburetor Borrel size

Drive

Neutrol

I ~i idle A F mixture

Aux Adv Systems (Iype) II i Make I 411

Iod e l I I _lty Star (rpm) Centfgal Intermed adv If paints~ crank I

1

sect ~

deQbullbull rpm degrees ~ Distributa eng rpm Maxdeg rpmi y

Start (in H glVacuum adv in Infermed crank points

dgmiddot~ in Hgd gr s ~ eng rpm Max d g bull in

i Vacuum Source

Timing Crank degre s - rpm

Cooling Syst m

Exhoust System 7

Page 0 P ge 10AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n_t_i_a_c_--__MODELY~AR 1969 DATE ISSUE8-ll- 68 REVISED ()

II IFlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREB-I-RD-shy

MODEL ================~IF=I=RE==B=I=RD==d==~=P~R7I=NT==~===3=5=0==~~==H==O~==~===4=0=0====== ENGINE _ FUEl SYSTEM See supplemenal ogtge for Deal of i=uel Iee~on

Superenorge ec f ~sed

Induction type Carburetor el Carburetor

lnll~Clon suoercharger

Refill capacIty (US gals) 185Fuel Tonk iFiller locotlon Center Rear

T yp ( lee or mech) MechanicalFuel Locations Riaht Front of Enainel Left Front of Eng~nePump Pres Sure range 4 0 - 55 I 50 - 65

Vacuum booSler (std optional none) None Fuel Type IMn Plastic Fabric in Fuel Tank and Sintered Bronze in F Iter Locations Carbo Inlet (a)

Choke type Automatic I

Intake montiold heat control Exhausterhoust or wafer I

Corbure Slandard Oil Wetted PaperA cleaner il type (c) rOplonal Two Staqe - Wetted Plastic Foam Over Paper EIemenE

neutrollor Idrlve) Automat D 500 500 650 650 1(750 Ram A~rr I I IN D Idle A F nx ---

tor

lldle speed spec iMaruol N 500(6-1 Bbl )1600 (6-4 Bb 1 )18 5 0 (35 0 - 2 Bb 1 H10 0 0 (3gt U amp 4 U U Bbl) )

CARBURETOR SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

IEngine I Corburtors Modei Usage Tronsrn5S0nDispi Make I Model

I Firebird 250 Manual Rochester 7029l65(b

Automatic Rochester 7029166(b ~

No Used Borrel and Type Si le

ll-Bbl 169 1 l-Bbl ~ 169

Firebird Sprint 250 Manual Automatic

I

Firebird 350 350 Manual 1

Firebird HO

Firebird400 amp

400 HO OptJd

Firebird 400 Ram Air IV

(a) Pleated pape

Automatic

350 Manual Turbo H-M

Manual Turbo HM

400

400 Manual Turbo H-M

iRochester I Rochester

iRochester Rochester

Rochester Rochester

Rochester Rochester

Rochester Rochester

I

inshead of Sinttred bronze (b) 7029167 withlmani trans amp At 7029168

7029261 ~7029260

7028071 7029062

bull 7029263 7029268

7029263 7029268

7029273 7029270

in all 1 amp 4

14-Bbl~ P-l38 14-Bbl~ S-225

12-BbL 169 12-Bbl 169

14-Bblr P-l38 14-Bbl 5-225

14-Bb-1shy P-l38 14-Bbl S-225

14-Bbl P-l38 14-Bbl S-225

bbl ca buretors with AT amp A C

(c) Includes provisions for thermbstatic control of carbo inlet ar temp (d) When T-42 Ram Air Option is installedthe MT 7028273 or the 7028270

AMA Specifications-rassenger Car Page J 1

7ype system (pressure pressure vetred (I Pressure Vented crmosoher1c othed I

MAKE o F CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE S5 E 9- 1 1- 6 ~ 1 U D - _ EVI5ED_middot___ -- shy

MODEL

ENGiNE shy COOLING SYSTEM

FIREBIRD

6 Cyl

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRIIT 350

shy

Engines

FIREBIRD FIREB fLO 400

V-B Engines

Radiato cop relief valve pre bullbull ure [I J-4~--li_7L__P~S ____________________ _T

~~rncula Type lenoke byposs) Choke _ ______~_____t----__ hrmo stot I St orr s to open at ( F) _________________l~Q__O_O--_______________

Type Ientfugal othe II Cent-j -FlJga J I GPM 1000 pump rpm il 16 INumberoipumps One I Div I Vbeit otheri V-Bel t

____1g_e_ong type Sealed Ball Bearing Internal

RcdJCHor care type Tube and Centerrcellu~or tube and fin other)

CoolIng 1 With heater (qt 194350 186 (400) system I Without heater (qt) I Heater Standard Equipment cOpacify IOpt equlPmentspeclfy iqt 1 i 123 wAjr Condo 1203 (350) IB7 ( 4001 with ~----~~~~--~~~~-~I~ Ioter lockets full length of cyl (yes no) yes Wottr al oround cylinder (yes flO Yes

R ral Qror

Lower

Number and type

(molded straight)

Ilnslde diameter

Number and type

I(molded straignr)

One Molded

1 50

One Molded IUpperhose

1 50

I I Number and type Hose Not Used(molded stragt)IByposs

oNumbe of bladesamp spacn 4 76o amp 104 (a) (b)

IDiometer I 17 62 19 0 Fan Ratlo fan to crankshaft rev I 951 (lOSl with AC) 1~91112S1 with Ale bull AT 1121 with M

Fan cutout type 1o1iri r1+-h-hQm+-dmiddot-i(~11v Cnntrnl1pl l-~ fa 1( 0 Bearing type ~pp Wa er~ Pumo Fan ~ ~ A ~ C R C E FG F F I

bull Drive General-or middotaternato r IA A B A B n F F F F belt s I Water Pump ~ A A A C R C E F G E F I (indicate Po we Steering B BD G I belt used I Air Conditioning II C C H H by letter) II

Ii

1

bull Drive 3elt DimenSions

Angle of V

A

36deg

B

36deg

C

36deg

D

36deg

E

36deg

F

36deg

G

36deg

H

36deg

I

36deg

J I K

Nominal Length (SAE) 390 51 5 580 276 540 500 520 590 535 Width 38 47 47 38 38 38 47 47 47 (a) 7 blade 18 d~a Power-Flex fan on 6 cyl w~th AC (b) 7 blade 195 dia fan on all V-8 with AC - 5 blade 19 dia Power-Flex

std on 400 V-aexcept std 4 blade fan used with Ram Air Option

AMA Specifications-PasseQe Car P og 1oge r2

DATE iSSUED_3_-l_1_-_-S_ REVSED_(_i___DEL YEAR_----9_MAK E OF CA R--zJ~~--c--FlRE3tD REBIRDIREBIRD

350 cu ~n Eng~~es 400 cu in E~g~nes250 =~ i~ Engines

MODEl

ELEORICAL - SUPPLY SYSTEM Delco i-59 (=) Je1co R-59

12-66 Moke and Model Delco -55 (al

iVoltage RIg amp Torcl Plotes Ii 12-54 12-54

511 - 53 Amp~ 2 SM - 61 AmpHrISAEDesignationampAmpHrRtgI 17 Ml - 44 AmoHr Battery

Unde- ood - 1 H SideLocation il Under Bocd - RB Side

T ermlna I grounded

Make

a~ive

Generator ~M~0~d~e~I_______________________~____-21~1~O~OL7~6~1~(C~)~______~______~~~~~~(d~l__________r-______~1~1~0~O~8~3~2~(~f~)________

Type and rOling 37 Amo (el eel 37 Amp (elor Alternoror IOutput ot eglne idle (n utral) 5-10 Amps

IRoflo Gen To Crs rev 2~-~1 (3021 Wit C)

iMoke Delco Remv

1119515

iTyp Regulati~~ Contac~s in Standard Tvoe

iClOSing volag Cutoue Relay ~ot Required I generotor rpm

Regulator Revfrse curreont Cutoue Relay Not Required110 ap n

Regu VoitoQe

Ilated

Voltage

tei t

condltlon

I -

ElECTRICAl- STARTiNG SYSTEM

Motor RotatIon (drlve Clockwise

lend view)

Mok Jelco RemvI

Stortlnq Modei 107293 1107355

Clutch

Motor

control

Switch (sol noid manuol

Starting

procedure

Solenoid

II Place gearshift leller i1 neutral and depress outch With cold engine cepress I acceleraeor pedal to floor and release With ann engine hold acce1erator pedal I about halfway down turn ignition key clockwise to engage starter release key as

soon as engine starts

middotUse neucral or park with automaeic transmission (No clutch)

Engag ment type Ii Slidine Gear - Overrlnning

IPinion mh s (front r ar) il Front

Motor

Drive INumb r

PinIon

IManual Flywh 101 teeth

IAuto

Flywheel tooth Monuol

fac wldrh Aulo

11

15S

ISS

I

41

41

9

166

166

40

40

la) Delco 11-59 used w~th Ale or HD baetery opeLon (bl With regular fuel eng~ne - Delco 11-59 wLth premium fuel engine or HD battery opt~on

(c) 1100760 (55 amp) with AC (d) 1100700 (55 amp) with AC (e) Diode reotified 3-phase alternating current (f) 1100830 (55 amp) wLth AC

I

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car age 1J Page 13

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUE09- 11 - 6 8REVISED Ie)

FlREBIRD MODel

0 V-8 2-Bbl EngineselECTRICAL - IGNITION SYSTEM 250 L-6 Engines

ad- In

~ronai - Srd Op A I Standard Type Transsforlzed - Std Opt NA i Not Offered

Other ( pec fy) I ---Make I Delco Remy Model 1115414 1115410

Ampgt i Enne sloPoed I 34 I Engne Idling 21

iMake I Delco Remv

IMadel II 1 () A 7 r (rl ) 111 n4 7 4 (~) 1111942 (c) 1111960 (d) ICentfgal Start (rpm) qnn 1000 800 1100 ladv n I

I 15-19 12-16 13-17 12-16c sh of _nlermecilOUt

jd~grees I ~engjne pOlnfS deg bull L rpm

pm i I 1 cn 750 1950 2000 lIomlnal) lMox deg_ - rpm 1126-~Oi34400 24-2a5100 22-264800 20-244600

D1 strlb v fOr Vocuum IStart (n Hg) 5-7 5-7 6-8 8-10

Ie shaft Iintermedate NoneIdegrees - pants dego in Hg ln Hg bull (nomnal 1M d H

15deg (a 10 5 115 20deg 13-15 20deg 15-1 ax ego n g -IBreaker gap (n) I 016

ICam angle dg 31 - 3~4__________~1~~____~2~8~-~3~2________

7

8reaker orm tension (oz) 19 23 Crankshaft deg bull rpm TDC 5deg BTDC IMark location On Balancer On IMake

9

I I ~ Madel I AC R-44NS r AC R-45S

Spark Thread mml i 14 MMPlug Tghtenng lorqve (lb ft) 15-25 IGap I 033 - 038 IConductor lyoe Distributed Resistance

Cabl~ Insulolian type NeoPrene iSpork plug proteetor HVPalon Boot

ELECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION Locations amp type II (e)

(a) Used on 1 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (b) Used on 4 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (c) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with auto trans (d) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with man trans (e) Wide gap distributor rotor distributed resistance secondary cables

resistor spark plugs (5000 OHMS) engine to dash ground strap and fender skirt to frame ground strap

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page lJ3Page J 3 a

MAKE 0 F CA R ___p_on_t_i_ac______ DEl YEAR--=1969__ DATE ISSUED 9-1-53 REVISED_(____

FREBIRD

MODEL 350 v-a 4-B~1 Sngknes and All 400 v-a EnginesElECTRiCAL - iGNITION SYSTEM

Standard

i ron~Sod - Sd Upt NA

iConv on) - Sd Op NA

Not Offarea

Of h f r s pe c ~ fy )

Delco Remv

1115410 C )

34 I Ams

IEnglne Idlng 21

IModJ lllHlIcl 111l96Sldl 1 nU966 tel

(f)Timing

Pulley Hub

All 00 Engkoes)Spak ThOd 1m) 14mm ----------- shy

28 - 3l

90 8TDC

Crankshaft

AC

lC R-4SS (AC R-44S on

Plug Tgh---n-9--o-r-q-u-e~(~lb-~h-~I------t-----------------------------1~5~-~2-5---------------------

IGap 033 - 038

Ccnducar yp~e~____________-_______________________~D~i~s~t~r~i~b~u~ted Resistance I n ~u IQ ton Yo __ _______Npoundp--r--ene-_--_---=_------------------Coble SPOllo DIUt Ph)f ft Halon BootI

ElECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION

See Page 13

(al Used en -i-Bbl 400 ell in v-a englnes with Turbo Hydra-Matic (b) Used on 4-Bbl 400 cu in -9 engine$ 1 th Manual1ransmtssion (el Used on ~-abl 400 IU in Ram Air IV anglnes Manual and Automatic Transmissions (dl Used on J-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Turbo Hydra-Ma tic (el Usna on 4-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Manual 7r1nsmiss ion (f) 15deg aTDC Ram Air IV engine~n

--------

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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 14

MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n-t-~-middota_c___MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErY-1l- 68 REVISED~_)___ _

FIREBIRD I FIREBID I FIREBIRD I FIRI4BOCI f

MODel FIREBTRD S~RINT ~~ 3 5 o_l~~ H0

ElECTRICAl-INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT

-

shy

a rC1

Speed- i Type Mechani-al ometer I Tnp odomete (yesno) No~--- -

- Charge dcao - ype Telltale Lamp-TemperoTure indicator - fype I Telltale Lamp -ad pressure indlcoTor I Telltale LamQtype -~ ---Fuel ndcatar - ype i Electric Gags

I Optional instrument cluster with temperatureOthe

[ rli 1 gtrpccnp rp11 1 ltgt reDl rl~Fd [l tr gages Rlus tad Wind IType - Standard Two-Speed Electricshield - pe-r Ttee - degetional None Wndmiddot I Standara ~E=leQtr~~c~__~P~um~~nt~~al w~t~ W~per Mot6~I Type - __shield Nosher Type - Op bullbull onol None

IType Solenoid I i Num ber used 1 Std (a)IAme draw (each) 43 to 59 125 v

Horn

D__RI_V_E_U_N_I_TS__-_C_l_UT_C_H__IM_a_nua_I_T_ro_n_~_i_ss_io_n_i_6~_-C~y_l~__E~n~g~i~n~e~s~____1 V-8 Engines

Make amp ty pe il Own-Dry Type presure olate sprlnos 1 Disc Spring Toto I 5 of n9 _Qad(Ib)____-il-il_______________~2~0=5~O-i(bJ-_- ~ - - _-=-_~-_-_-~~-_-~ No of cutch driven discs ~I One

I~M-O-te--o_I------_+------__- __--_--~w~o~v~e~n~M~o~l~d~e~d~_A_s~b__e_s_tps ____ _ IOutsde amp nscle_~-lO 0 X 6~ c J9~_~_~ sect 5

Clutch I TOIOI elloolso bull nI 8293 (c) 8556-=--_---_-i-__~---L-J--lJ-J___________I___-_ faCIng jThckness I 135 (c) 140

iEng0lmnl cushon 1 Ing method it Driven Plate Waved Spoke Springsi

Release IType amp method bearl ng of lubncoton Ball Thrust - Prepacked amp Sealed Torsona Methods sprIngs

damping frlcton mateol Coil Sprin s and Metal to Metal Friction

(a) Second horn optional (b) 2350 pressure on Firebird Sprint and Firebird 400 (c) Firebird Sprint uses 104 x 65 driven plate with 8056 effective

area and 140 facing thickness

FomRe 3

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page is

Pontiac 1969MAKE OF CAR MODel YEAR DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot)

--------------~---

MODEL FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD

SPRINT 350 FIREBIRD

HO FIREBIRD

400

DRIVE UNITS - TRANSMISSIONS Manu I 3-speed (std ar opt)

AvtomoTIC

DRIVE UNITS - MANUAl TRANS

--- 3-SPEED 4-SPEED

Number or forward speeds 350 V-8(b) All V-8(c)6 Cyl (a) 6-Cyl All V-8(d) 24212851 2541 2851n first 2521 1611 20211681 1501T i In secono 1881

ronsml s~ 51Qn OfIQS i In third 1 00 11 00 1 1001 1351 1461

In fourth 1001 1001 j In rev~rse 2951 2331 28512631 2591

Synclronous mesnlng S pee dy geor s All Forward

SIlIft iever location (a) (b) Floor Shift I

I Cooeelly (at) 35 28 35 35 IIType recommended TYEe A - Extreme Pressure

Lucri nr SA E VI smiddot1 Summer I I coS Ity I Win number Extreme cold

80 or 90 80 or 90 80 or 90

DRIVEmiddot UNITS - MANUAL TRANS WOVERDRIVE For onSMISSlon data see manual transmission section)

Type pianetory or other Not Offered ManucH iockoU1 yes nol

Downsndr acceiertuor confrol (yes no)

Minmvm cT-tn speed

Geor ottO

IC ()(O dODOClty pI ver rive oniy

Seperete Ii Iler (yes no) I I Type recommended

Lub con t i SummerjSAEis WintI~OSitY

number Extreme cold

(a) Column shift standard - floor shift optional (standard on Firebird Sprint (b) Available with standard column shift only (c) Standard on 400 cu in V-8 includes floor shift - optional on 350 cu ir

V-8 (d) Special order close ratio transmission (2201 1641 1281 1001

and 2271 R) standard and only available with 391 and 4331 rear axle ratio on Firebird 350 HO and Firebird 400

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car PoglII 16

ISSU ED_3_-_~l_-_a_REVISEO_(middot_1__MAKE 0 F CAR __pon~tlac----___MO 0 EL YfAR_9_6_9__0 ATE

FIREBIRD PIREBIRD SPRT FIREaIlW 350IFREBIRD -10

FlREBIRO 350 2-BBL i FlREBlRO ~OOMODEL FREBIRO 350

DRIVE UNITS- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Tod nOm

Torque Conver~erType describe

Selecto locolon Steering Column (a)

List 9or rattos Selecto Pobullbulln ond indicot which abullbull used in

II I J R1- 1 75

Jshy LipCJ -6 rT6Gl-shy1 )0

1

R 1 92

)j

- shy0 S

252 252 152 1 52 1 00

L 252 (c j

20$ ~l D

248 148 100

S 248 1 48

L 24S(dl

och slec to pos ilion

-1 ~n ~k-q ~ f-~ l_hl -6 4-8bl V-8 2-Bb1shy hSO 2-8b 1shy 350 ~-3bl 1400 4-ltlbl

Mo ushft s oeed -dri a ranse I ~) ao I 7J i(eI40(fI61 (eI6] (f)70 (eISO (fI851(eI45 (f)7~(e)41 (f)721(e)43 (7

Mea ~ieldown speed-drive ronge (J) 75 68 lig)62(h)3 (g) 65 (h) 60 (g) 80 (hi 47(g) 72 (h) 2~(g) 66 (hi 21(gl 74 (1 J 6

INumb r of 1 menfS I Three

Toque Mox roo at s loll i 281 I 25 1 251 201 2 0 1 I 231 I 23 ~

conetor Type 01 coolin9 (oi I quid) Ii Water

INomnol diomefr I 11~75 1251

LubriconCopocy-ef11 (pt) 15 (aporolC) 16 (ApprolC) 19 (Approx)

i Type commendd GM Dexron Automatic ~ransmission Fluid

Speclol transmtsston Shift lever must be lfted over stop to enter tpark J Reverse I and Low (S gtn 400) paSl t1ons Eng~ne starting on Neutral and ark positions orovided for ifeolures

ORNE UNITS - PROPEllER SHAFT Numb sed I vne

IType (stroigI tube tub-intub Straight lClbe inferno I ernal dompr ele) I

OUl

diom

Ingh

Ii Monuol 3middotspd trons II

I II I

IMa~uol 4-sped Iron s

2 75 x

275 x

4995 x 065

4996 065x

_011

thicleshy

ness Overdrive transmIssion I

Automotrc fran sml ssion I 275 x 4996 lC 065

Not Available

275 lC 4930 x 065

Cnte 10 centr of unlvesal IOlnu 0 10 cntIne of reor oachmen (Conlinued)

(a) Floor with optional console (b) Total torque multiplication in 1st gear is 4931 with 6 cyl 441 with V-8 engine (c) Total ~orque multiplication ln 1st gear is 6301 middot lth 6 cyl 5041 with V-8 engine (d) Total torque multiplication 1n 1st gear is 5701 (e) 1-2 Upshift bull (f) 2-3 UpShift ~ (g) 3-2 Kickdown (h) 3-1 Kickdown (i) Rally shifter available with console option provides manual speed shift stops to locate second and third gear

pOSitions when the lever is deflected to the righ~ hand path (j) Based on non-Ale car with standard axle for the engine indicated

Page 7 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car P age 17

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 ----------------~d----

FlREBIRD FlREBIRD I FlREBIRD FlREBIRD IMODEl================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD==k==S=P=R=INT==~=====35=0==~====H==O===~==4=0=0======

DRIV EUNITS - PROPELLER SHAFT cont)

IType lplalnInter- Not Usedanh-fcton)mediate

Ilubrication (filtlngbearing Not UsedIprepack)

iType Splined SI ip INumber 01 teeth 27Yoke

15 0 00 1175

IMoke and Mig No Saginaw - Size 44 (Regular) INumber used

Universal

lOIn ts

IType (boll and trunnioncroSSI

Rear ottach(umiddotboltclompec) II

Bearing I Type ipiclin

onllmiddotfriction)

Ilubric (fittng

prepack) II

Cross U-Bo1t

Anti-Friction

Prepacked De token through torque tube

Or arms sprIngs) Sprinas Torque token through (torque tube

or orms i sprIngs) Springs

DRIVE UNITS - AXlE Type (front reorl Rear

Semi-Floating HypoidDescplon

limited Slip differentol ype Spring Loaded Clutch (Opt )

150Drive Pinion Offset

2No of differential pinions

Pinion odlustment (shim otheri Sh~m

Pinion beoflng adj (shim other) Collapsible Spacer Wheel bearing type Single Row Ball Bearinq

CapaCIty (pt) 3 Type recommended A-9 Hy-goid (a)

lubricant Summer 80-90~~gti~ Wintercosi ty 80-90

Inumber Extreme cold 80-90

AXlE RATIO TOOTH COMBINATIONS (See page 3 for ax Ie ralia us age)

AI ratio 2411~56127812931~O813231 3361 3551

No of Pinion 17 16 14 14 13 13 11 11 teeth IRing geor 41 41 39 41 40 42 37 39

3901

10 39

~33

9 139

Ring Gear DO 81~5

(a) Special lubricant required with limited slip differential

ge i 3 Poge 18AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODel YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErj-11-68 REVISED(e)

I FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD

MODEL SPRINT 350 HO 400

oRIV EUNITS - WH EELS ~ Tye amp morerlol Disc - Steel

Std I 14 x 6 (a~ 14 x 7 (a) ~m ISlle amp flonge type)

IOpt None ~pe (bolt or stud) Bolt

qohment i Circle dlamerer 475 I Number ond size 5 716 - 20

MODEL

DRIVE UNITS- TIRES

I Size ply rating amp ply E70 shyType (boos radiol elc)

Stondora i Full roted Front

14 F7~

In flo II n ~-__--J+-___-L=t-IJuJJ--JiJUcuLJ--=----~-J=uuuJu-ldJi1lll-____ Pr Reo

Rev Mi Ie 01 SO MPh

F70 - 14 (b)

F70 - 14 Polyglas - 2 Ply carcass with 2 Fiberglass Tread Plys shy4 Ply Rated

BRAKES - PARKING Type of control Foot Lever Application - Hand Pull Release LocOllon of conrol Below~Instrument Panel at Left Operoes on Rear Service Brakes If sepa- Type (inlernal or external) Not =lgtnarat9 rote from Drum diameter lll~ cOTa ~Q

Srv ce

Drakos Lining size (length )( wdTh ~ thickness) Not Separate

(a) On four road ~wrreelsmiddot- std Space Saver Spare tire is on 14 x 5 rim wheel (b) 2 Ply - 4 Ply rated Std spare tire size is 735 - 14 - space saver

type Size increases to 775-14 for v-a cars with AC and v-a convertiblE without AC

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Page 9 Page J9AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR_-=-Po~n~ti 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6 8REVISED (e)a~c__MODEl YEAR

FIREBIRD I FIREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD MODEl ________________~~F_I_RE~B_I~RD~~_SP_RI __~____ __~____ ____~____~4~0~0____N_T 3_5_0 H_O

BRAKES - SERVICE Type (drum) or (disc amp no of coistons Drum - Std Front Disc-Sinqle Opt La)

Self adustng (std opt NA) Standard

Special [ Type proportion delay - Metering Type - DelayValving r metering other

Power broke make amp I Std ---Iype (remote int elc)1 Opt Delco Moraine Inteqral Tvpe Vacuum Suspended (b)

Effective area (Sq in) 1494 1036 Grass lining area (sq inl U 1555 1106 Swecol area (so in) 2692 3509 Front 10 Reor Effectiveness Relationship 626 626

Diameter I Front 95 -shy(nominal) I Rear 95

Drum Type and

Cast Alloy Iron (c)material -shyOuter working diameter -shy 1094 Inner working diameter -shy 688

ROlor 100WorkinCl width -shyI Moteriol amp type (ventedsolid -shy Cast Alloy Iron - Vente d

Wheel cyt Front 1125 29375 inder bore Reor 875

Moster Bore 1 00 1125

Cyli der di splocemenl Fronl 59 69 di stribulion I Rear 41 31

Pedol orc ralio 621 (d) 351 (d)

Line pressure at 100 lb pedal load 700 800 Shoe I Front (e) None Clearance I Rear (e)

Bonded or ri eted Riveted Material Molded Asbestos

Size Prim or 76 X 25 X 196 540 X 1 93 X 41 outmiddot

Front (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 25 X 265 ~S40 X 1~u X 44

I 1) thickness orinmiddot board - shy

Broke Segments per shoe OneI

ining Material Molded Asbestos

Size Prim or 76 X 20 X 196out-

Rear (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 20 X 265

thickness) or inshyboard

Segments per shoe One

Excludes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Includes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Total swept area for four brakes (Widest lining contoct width for each brake x its contact circumference) (a) Included with power brake option (b) Included with front disc brake option (c) Front Finned 1 pc casting Rear Finned composite ~d) Ratio at 05 in push rod travel e) Tighten drum brakes to heavy drag then back off 26 notches

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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 20 Page 20

MAKE OF CAR__o_n_t_~_a_c____MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSU -11-68 REV

MODEL

STEERING -Manual (sId opt NA) i Standard Power iSId opt NA) i Ootional Adjuslab Ie Type and

Iilting Wheel Adjusts Vertically - Seven Positionsdescriptionste ring wheel

(tilt swing other) I(std apr NA) I Optional Manual 1475 X 1525

Whee I 0 i ame ter 14) X 1gtgtPower I

Wall to woll (I amp r) I 411OutSioe TurnIng

front Curb to curb (I amp r) I 385diam Ier

Wall to wall (I amp r) iInside 225(feet) reor Curb to curb (I amp r) II 230

IType Recirculating Ball Bearing Make Saginaw

Monua I Gear ~41 (a~IRatos 2621 (b) INo he 1 lurns (stop to stop)

IType (coalol linkoge etc)

Make

Power G ar

I T p

47 (c)

161 1241 Belt rrorn Crankshaft

iNo wheel turns (stop to stop) 2--5- - Lock to Lock i Type Link Paralleloqramr---- ILocation (front or reOr

0

Rear of Wheelsof wheels OTher)Linkage

Drag link (trans or longt) lransStrqRod Connects Tie RodsPitman amp Idler Arms ITi rods (one or two) i Two Inciination at camber (d g) I 8 14 to 914 5deg Camber B tUpper I Ball Jointeartngs I

(type) lLow r String

Ball JointA i

IThru$ I Sprint Load Taken By Lower Ball Joint Wh I Align Caster (deg) 0 to 1 0 Pos (ronge at - Camber (deg) 14 0 Neq to 34 0 Poscurb wtamp preferred) Toe-in (outside Irack inches) liS to 14 Stering spindle amp joinl type Reverse Elliott - Ball Joint

o Iinner bearing 1249tamete Wheel IOuter bearing I 749 Spindle

Thread ize I 34 - 20 Bearing type Taper Roller

(a) 281 with combination of V-8 engine and air conditioning (b) 3111 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning (c) 54 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning

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Page 2 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page 21

l 96MAKE OF CAR_p_o_n_t_l_middota_c_----__MODEL YEAR__ _ _9_DATE ISSUEa- 11- 68 REYISED~_ FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD

MODEL================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD~~S=P=R==IN=T==~===3=5=0==~===H==O====d===4=0=0====== (See Supplement page for detools on A SuspensonlSUSPENSION - GENERAL

PrOVISion tor broke dip confrtd

PrOYISIOn tor ace squaf control

SpecIal prOVISions for Jack Locating Provisions on Front and Rear Bumpers_e~o_r~lo~c~k~n~g~__________________~~______________--~~----______~

Shock ILT~y~p~e__________________~________________~~~~K-~~~~____LD~_W~a~y~________________ absorber iMake

Shock Absorbers d

Ironl amp r--------------------il---------------------shyreOr iPiston do

Firm Control in

SUSPENSION - FRONT Type and de5crlotlon

Ball joint independent front suspension with upper and lower control arms mounted on rubber bushings

Type con iMaterla I al1v Steel ISize (cod desgn eght amp 10

Spring 1140 X 360Ibar length dia)

Spng (He (lb per 1) 275 Std 22337 - 320 amp 345 (a) IRate al wheel lib ler n) 73 Std 22331 - 85 ~ 92 a lType link Inkle

Stoblzet Ilromeles) Link lMalerol amp bar dameter AllQ~ Steel 6a1S

SUSPENSION - REAR

Dr and Torque aken through Bear Sprjngs iTlpe Mnlti-Tgt-I-f ~areal amiddot r ltt-~p i-I~ize (Iengrh widtheot deSign

560 X 250lhelghr amp 10 bar ength amp dia 1

Sprong Spring rOle (lb per n) 82 Std 22337 - 79 8999118 amp 122 (a) ~ale or wheel lib per in) 83 Std 22337 - 80 90-TtfO~ 119 amp 123 ~a - Mounting rnsulatlon Iype Rubber Bushings

4 amp 5If lNo 01 leaes leal ~~hQck lelcomp or len s1 Compression

Stabi z r Type (Inklinldessframeless) Not Used MOI ol None

Not UsedT rack bar ty pe

(a) Alternate springs used as required for body styles and optional equipshyment

Form Rev 3-67

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

11 68MAKE OF CAR ~~~_P_o_n_t_i_a_c__--_MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEO- - REVISED_l-_)__

-FlREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400

MO DEl ===========---=~--=--_-=~==b==== ___ ~~__ ~ I

FRAME

Type ond desrq)tlon tSeparote frome

undrzed frome partlolfy ~ unit zed framel Integral Body - Frame Combination with Separate Ladder Type Front Frame Section

BODY - MISCElLANEOUS INFORMATION

Type c nosh (Iocque noml--r~- -- - --- - Acrylic Lacquer______

Hooci conr bolonced iys na) Ii ______-Xes__~ =------------Hooo el5e contol ( rnol enol) ~___ e~t~rIlc~

Vhce Incen No~ ocolon II Left Front Edge of Instrument Panel -+1-+_ Vis ib lej1rgugh -h--middot~~n=d-=s=hi~e==_l=d~___________________ _

I Engne No 10cOIon I Top of Cyl Block on R H Side Near Oil Filler (a)

---~-------------

-------~------

___---1NuCl-L_yen t WindJioCLlw--__________ JNillr1nlJ_yent WindQ~____

IFron I Zi g-Zag fpri n g wi t- h--F-o--aolJm--P=a~d--_____ _ Rear 1- d~I~______tr-_________~Z~lwg~-~Z~ag~~~~p~r~~n~g~ w~~Jo~~t~t~o~nu-~P~a~____________ 3d $eat

_ i_=_ro_n__~__C__on_p_~OI_)___ ~1-R_ea_r__--I___________

ir-~-r_a_nI -+________ZOL~bull Jg--ZioLa5O~g~S-Iltp~ri ng wi tILf-oa~m~P~ad-__________ Seu r =CK type r-iP-ea_r___-H- ingl~_ with -Co-t=-=ton~P-=ad==--______________ Ziljg~-~Zuag~-SltJP~r

Jrd sea

Wjild stlleid glass typ~ I e Single Curved Laminated Safety Platesigie Crved ~ laminated piatel

1de 910SS ype il curved Single Curved Tempered Safety Plate

~emDerea olatel

80Cklg) glos type compound

cvrveci bull tempered plate three Single Curved-TemperedSafety Plate (b) 22367piece 22337BODY STYLE ~~U~

Side ~Iass exposed surface ar a

10326Windshleid gloss eICoosed surface area

lJ~~Ull28b shy 83408192Backlight glass exposed surface areo -- -~-- 29804- 30235shy

---_

Totol gloss expos d surface area

_M_ ~ ~- --

Ign~t~on lock on steer~ng column aISo lOCkS steer~ng gear ana gearsn~r~ tIn Reverse with manual - Park with automatic transmission) key removable in locked position only and opening drivers door operates key in lock buzzer Interior ~ront door locking knobs moved

CalFront of RH cylinder bank on V~8 engines (b) Flexible plastic on convertible

torward to deter theft

Form Rev 3-67

AlVA Spccificatiols-Passe~Ce- Car Page 2J

ISSt ED _9-___-6_B_RV IS D_(e_)___N( 0 F CA( _---Po=ntlmiddotaC=----___MODE L Y 2Alt _1_9_69___ D AT

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD I FIREllIU) FIREBIRD

0 DEL ================F=I=RE=B=I=U)=====S=P=RNT=~=======3=5=O======H==O========4=O=O=====

(Indicate her standard oponal or NA on eoch )CGNVENIENCE EQUIPjVENT I Si~ ~indows Ootional

Power wndows ~~V~e~n~t-=~~~n~d~o~w~sL-____~______~_____________________________________~N~O~~Ve~n~t~W~i~n~d=o~w~s~________________~______________

L Backlight or tolgol Not Offered

Powr seat (specify typ os Power Tilt Seat (Fore and Aft Plus Elevation ~t Rear Edge) on ~H Bucket Seat - Optionalwell as avo lobility)

Radios (speedy type as well a availability)

Optional AM AM-FM A-FM Stereo - All Push Button Type

~ ItOr seot speok fIIr Optional

P~wer QfItenna Rear Mounted - Ootional

Not Offeredltecinng front seat bock (RL Or Doth)

Fronl eol head restroiner (RmiddotL or both) Standard

Clock Optional

Aor conditIone (5peclfy type Optional Reheat Cycle With Bi-Level A~r Distribut~on Systemand ova lobi Ii ty)

Safecruard Speedometer - Optional

tional on Cars With V-S En ine and Automatic ~ransm~ssion Combination

Not OfferedIgon lock lamp

Standard on Mardtop Coupe - Not Offered on ConvertibleDome lamp

Standard

Optional

Underhood lamp Ootional

CQurtesy lamp standard

Moa lamp Not Offered

Auto Irans quod lomp Slandard

3cereo Tape Player

Not Cf=ered

Ava~lable w~th All Radio Installations

~anual Antenna Front Mounted - Included itl Radio

Power Operated Top Optional on Convert~ble

Rear Window Defogger Optional - Not Ava~lable on Convertible

achometer Hood Mounted or Instrument Panel Mounted al

Elec Luggage Compt Lid Release Optional

LAMP HEIGHT AND SPACI~G

Height abov ground to center af bulb Or marker

Distance from CiL of cor to ente of bulb

tteocHomp

Toal

Sdeorncrkr

Headlomp

TOI

H9heu

-L-owes tmiddot

Hghest

Lowest

i Font

Rear

Inside

IOutsIde

Insde

OutSide

i I I I I

II I I

244

24 4

246

246

165

218

n4 281

160

252

Diectlonal Font

Reo

I I Same

250

as Tail Lamo

bull If Single headlamps at used ent here (al Panel mounted type not available at start ~f production - optional clock not available with this tachometer option

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-68REVISED_e__

WEIGHTS

MODEL Style No

illf-fIREBIRD SPRINT hardtoo Coupe CQmzertiole

22337 22367

i I1841 143032711 433 1929 1596 3521 i 433

I - _shy

6~7-i73 827 1 113 2 6 7 173 827 11 J

I1I i I II i

FIREBIRD 350 ErdtoE Coupe

i 223371

I i I i I 1962 14393401 I 433 1 567 173I

i -- shy

827 1 LJ gt ~

Convertible 22367 I

2046i 1605-36511433567 173 I i

82 7 i lJj 41

FIREBIRD HO I i bull I I II Hardton Coune 223 19841 14583442 1 433 i 567 173 827 ll

I433 I 567 1173 ffi7 1 l~jConvertible 22367 1 20681 16243692 I

I --~

l ~ I i

i i 1FIREBIRD 400 1_ ---shy20081 146313471 1 433 i 567 1173 827 _J jHardtop Coupe 223371 - i 433 567 117 3 827 ii 11Convertible 22367 1 2092 1629 1 3721 i i -shy- I

I =+II

i I

I -- shy

_

-- shy - shy shy

-- shy-

Ace sores amp EClJipmenl DII a WQhrs ~emcrrK

Automat~ Trans 0 Firebird and -FirebIrd -350 only Turbo Hvdra-Matic 1+ 18 1+ 10 + 28 I All models___

1+ 31 II - shy -- shyPower Steerincr - 2 1+ 29 I - - shy --- shy -Power Brakes DiscFrt l 1+ models+ 26 2 1+ 28 All - shyPower Brakes (DrumFrtl + 9 1+ 1 1+ 10 All except Firebird 4a1

-~----

Air Conditionina 1+108 1+ 4 1+112 i Firebird -- shy - ---- shyAir Conditionina +104 1+ 4 1+108 Firebird j50 Air Conditionincr 1+ 96 1+ 1+ 98 I Firebird

--~

2 400 shyRadio amp Man- Antenna + 6 1+ z + 9 - shy - -shy400 HO Enaine Oot I I 0 Firebird 400 400 EnqOp~ 12 I Firebird~()()--

- ~ ~~--- --shy _

Ram Air IV - 10 shy 2 I -shy - - shy

-----------shy

I -- - shy - shy _ shy -- shy - -shy -- shy- - - - --

I 1 --- shy

I I -- shy - shy -- shy

-- - shy -- shy -I I I I

-middotReference - SAE Aeraspace-Autamalive draWing standards Section E 1_02 (d)_

Page 25 PcgAMA Specifications-Passenger Car 25

CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

KEY SHEET

EXTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

vpoundRTICAL

ERO liNe

ACTUAL FRONT WIDTH OF OASH~ LZ) ~

~ y~ ~ I Hl01 ~- - j ~--t-

i ---101114 plusmnL30middot H138 I

j t~ i -- _ r-7il-r ~HL2 Jj~(~-- ~---LIZ7-- H 106 CLUOpoundO RAMP HI07

AGLpoundl Ll04J LIO LIOS

I -- L 103 ~--------

LENGTH amp HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE

INTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

WIDTH gtlt50 H51

FRONT COMPT qEAR COMPT

-- H~6 -=~-- ~~Tmiddot~ )~_L~8~A__ I

THIRD SEAT

- L204 -t

Form RaY 3-67

AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 26 Poge 26

CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET

DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS

oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround

eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull

11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out

SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured

Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS

EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF

DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn

L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard

eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front

_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr

LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf

123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~

_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension

130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface

EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the

ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole

centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle

enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol

mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel

H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t

~t front of rear wnee openIng

middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord

GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an

ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS

104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis

106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes

11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes

Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie

HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson

fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal

L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal

H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~

L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol

ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS

H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~

REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen

Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon

from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~

L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of

pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg

H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering

L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat

~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon

~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon

-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side

Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when

r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo

comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~

-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn

est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt

grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi

STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L

lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n

1 at HIP ROeM

c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f

plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third

-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure

H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical

STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The

hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne

L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne

W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level

W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~

H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine

H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen

V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised

W4 L20J H20 I 1728

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Poe 7aPoe 7 ~

MAKE OF CAR -ntiac MODEL YEAR-=-__ DATE rSSu ED 9-~-68 REVISED_(middot_l__

FIREBIRD 350

MODEl-=~-=========~==-=========-=__=====-==~=-__=-~__=F=-==__========

ENGIN E - VALVE SYSTEM (cont)

IOp ns (BTC) 22 TimIng (based on I tap of ramp points)

Iintoke IClos s (vABC) Ii i Durationmiddot d 1

Opens (BSC)

IEhO C loses (v A TCl

57

Durorion bull d_

269

72

25

277 ________________~4~70______________~1____~~______~____~~_________IVai opennl orloe I

GM-8440 -litn Aluminum Treatrnent on Face amp Flash Chrome Plated StemMOfftrtol

5093

Acluol 0 011 head dia 2113 - 2107

Angle of s ot 8 face

Seat Insert materia

ISfem diameter

~ot ~sed

JU9 - 3412

)016 - J033iSlem to guide coronce

L ft C zero lashl 1 376 ~ 011 4-1 = all Intake

IOurer iVolv clos d 596 79 ~ 15823 ~ 1 591656 I 9a

I (lb inl I~sprn9

press amp 1223IValve open ~ 120631325length (Ib~ in) I I 31 7Inne IValv clos ed ~ 1 5423

spring II 377 (lb ~ n)

pr ss amp Vole 0 en 888

~88 ~ 11663I(lbbull n~

19272 ~ 117720672

42 ~ 1 52148

3586 10586 ~ 1107

HO Jlplusmn

78 88 1591

191 6 ~ 11812056

42 sect 1 52148

9533 10533 e 1Ul

5015 5082

1663 - ~o57 1773 - 1767i Actual o oil h ed dio

Angle oi seat amp face I

Seat nsert mOleal lot used

I Stem diamele 3414 - 3-107

IStem to guide clearance 0021 - 0038

Lift ( zero tosh) II 412 0 Ll 413 011 Exheu sr V01 dosed 79Ouler 596

1 591~ 1 5823 aa(Ibr in) 656s pr in I press amp 19244Valve opn 1287 e 1178e 1 703 206441387I ngth (lb- n)

Valve dosed 42Inner I 317 1521 15423 48 377(lb n) spring

press amp Vole ope 944 9573~ 11303 Ii 1108 1044 10573Inglh (lb inl Ii I

I

ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM middotM bon eOffgs II

Type of ConneCTng rods il lubri co pton pns tion

(splash Comshaft bearings I

Tappets I presSure

noul l Timng gear or chain

Cylindr wails

Pressure

Pressure

Splash

Pressure

Pressure

1etered Jet

Metered Jet

(Conhnued)

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Poge 7 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Poge 7 b

MAKE OF CAR __P_on_t_J_~_ac---___MODEL YEAR 19-69- DATE ISSUErr-ll - 6 8 REVISED (a)

FIREBIRD 400 HOPIREBIRD 400MODEL i

ENGINE - VALVE SYSTEM I(ont) Manual Turbo H-M LJ312310pens (8TC) -I - 77 ---- r---- shy

Timing 70j Intake ICloses (ABC) 70 (bosed on i 2BB 273IDuration - deg 273 top of 90 7BOpen s (n 8B Cl 78 ramp I

32Exhaust IClo ses ( A TCl 3131pOlnf $)

302 2B9i IDurationmiddot d eg 2B9 63 12 54 1254 12jYalve ooening overlop

IMotei 121 GM-8440 wA1um Treaton Face amp Flash Chrome Pl Stern IOveail length 5093 IActual oeoll head dia

I

I 2113 - 2107 30 12IAngle or seat amp face Seat 29 0 Face

i-eat n sef moe oj Not Used Stem di amete 3419 - 3412 iStem to gude clearance I 0016 - 0033 Lift (I~ zeo lash) I 410 011 414 + 011 410 + 011+Intake

7BValve dosed 633Oute I633 1 591 15 61 1 5613(tbo in) 693prong 88 693 press amp 19272 132132Valve open 1177 1151 11513length lb in 20672 142142

I j) 4l JgtValve ltIosedlinne 1 521 1521 1 5213 48 41(lb sect in) 141Iprin lt

1j~b Ipress amp 974Valve open 1107 11 11113i length 107410586(lb I~ inl 074

i Matet 01 i 21-2 Steel wAlumTreat on Face amp Flash Chrome Pl StE

1

61

i Oeroll length

- I Actual overall heod dia

i Angle of saat amp faea

Sat nsarl matarlol I I Stam diamatar

I Stem to guida claaranea

Exhou st I Li It (i zara lash) 411 -+- nll

- I Qutar Valya closad 633 spring (lbin) hq 1 15613 preu amp Valva opan ~325 11483length Ultin) 425

gt

Inner Voiye dosad 35 15213Ispring e(tbin 41

pran amp Vaia apan 979 langth Ubin) 11079

110B3

5082 1773 - 1 767

45deg Seat - 44deg Face Nat Used

3411 - 3407 o( 21 - 0038

413 -+- 011 78 RR 1591

- 19244 117820644

-42 48

1521

9573 10573 1108

413 + 01 633 693

1325 1425

35 41 97middot9

1079

15

15

11

11

4l

Ot

ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM Pressure Main baarings

Typa 01 I Cannacting rods Pressure lubri eamiddot SplashPilton pinstion PressureCamshaft baorings(plalh

PressureTappatspraura nau8) Timing gaar or en ain Metered Je~

Cylindar JII Metered Jet (Continuad)

__~Fa Rav 3-67

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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 7 C Page 7 C

MAKE 0 F CAR --=Pontiac-___Ma DEl YEA R 19 6 9 DATE ISSUEamp-11-68REVISED(el

PIREBIRD RAv1 AIR IV ENGINE OPTION MODEl-====--=====~-================================================= ENGiNE - VALVE SYSTEM IcontI

Open s (0 B Te) II 42I shyLiming

86Clos s Intak (base~ on I 308Durationmiddot d g top at 95Opens (GBBC) rame

Closes ( A TCl 45 ExnaustpontsJ 320Duroton bull dgi

87 Valve openna overlap

GM-8440 wAlum Treatment on Face amp Chrome Plated Stern 01 011 lengtn

[Material

5198 2113 - 2107Actual overall head dia

30deg Seat - 29deg FaceAngle of eat amp Face

Not UsedSeat Insert moterial

3419 - 3412Stem di am ter

0016 0033Stm to guide clearance

Lift (lt0 zero lash) i 520 + 011 Intake

Valve cloed 70Outer 1820(lb~ in) I 80spring press 8 214Vale open I

1300i Ien9tn 228 37

(lb in)

Vale closed Inner 1750 (lb~in) 43Ispring

105Ipress amp Vale open 1230Ien9th (Ibmiddot~ n) 115 21-2 Steel wAlum Treat on Face amp Chrome Platea SternI Materi a I

Overalllen9th 5212 1 773 - 1767 Actual overall head dia~

I Angle of seat amp fac 45deg Seat - 44deg Face Seat nt matal Not Used Stem diameter 3414 - 3407 Stem to guide clearance 0021 - 0038 Lift ((il Xero lash) 520 + 011

E hau st

- Outer Valve clased 70 1820(lbin)spring 80

iL4press amp Valye open length 228 1300(I11in1

~ 37Velec lasedInner 1750(lb i~l 43spring

pres s amp LUgtVale open 1230length (lbin) 115

ENGINE -LUBRICATION SYSTEM Main bearings Pressure

Type of Connecting rods Pressure lubri camiddot Piston pins Solash lion

(pled prebullbullure

Camshaft bearings

Tappets

Pressure Pressure

noulel Toming lIear or chain Metered Jet Cylinder wall Metered Jet

(Continued)

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Pge a

MAKE OF CAR_-P~o)n~lt~i-a~lc------___ MODEL YEAR 969

FIREBIRD FIREBIRDFIREBIRD 350 HOSPRINTMODEL FIREBIRD

ENGINE-LUBRICATION SYSTEMcontj

Normal 011 pressure (ib engine

01 aress sending un (elect or mechl Electric Type 0 i ntake [floating stationary) Stationa Screen Oil filter system If11 flow porr other Full Flow _F__lt~e_r~re~o~lo~c~e~m~e~n_t_ie~l~em~en~I~~co~m~p~i~e~e~)__~__________________________~C~o~m~le~t~e__________-=_________________ CapacIty of C JSe less fl iterr-etl II (q) I 45 5

Single Viscosity Acceptable Anticipated Lowest Temp SAE Number Alternate

at grade recommended (SAE VIScosity Above Freezing (+32u F) 20W lOW - 30 and remoerotre range I

Below Freezing (OoF to +32oF) lOW lOW - 30 Below Zero 5W SW - 20

ENGINE - EXHAUST SYSTEM

Type slngle single h cross-over dual other) Single (a)

Muffl r No amp type reverse flow SfrOlgrt thru separate resonator]

Exhaust pe dltgtshy Branch iO D w a th c k ) IMain

i I

One - Reverse Flow (b)

None ( c I 200 x 060 None 200 x 060 I 225 X (d) I 225 X 070 225 X 06 o

Muffler Outlet Spount (or Spouts) 200 x 060

ENGINE - CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM Type I ventIlates to atmos ISonaord Induction System

InducflOn systemother10ptlonat None Make Ona model II AC Type CV-735C I AC Type CV-6J9C

~

LOCClflon Intake Manifold Push ROd Cover Energy source ltmanliold

Con tro i vacuum carburetor alf Manifold Vacuum Un I SfrfQm orhfrl

I Cantrol method (variable Variable OrificeIofi ce fed odi c

other)

DIscharges (to inlake

manifold corbo Olt Intake Manifold intoke olr cleaner

intake other)

Complele AI r in ie (breather cop s) stem carburetor eJlr cleaner Through Filter in the Carburetor Air C~=aner

olhe r) -

Flame arrestor (screen Check Valve check valve other) I

(a) Dual system standard on HO yn pipe joins dual outlet manifold to single exhaust pipe on Sprint Crossover pipe used on 350

(b) One crossflow muffler with dual inlets and outlets reverse flow resonshyator ahead of muffler in each pipe on dual systems

(c) Sprint yn pipe legs 200 x 060 076 - front section 070 - rear sectioni~ Front section 225 x 070 ~ear section

1t Except 350 HO engine wh~ch ~s 55 to 60 above 2600 RPM Form Rev 3 -6 7

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page 8 a

MAKE OF CAR_--=-~~~___ MODEL YEAR_--19-6-o9----DATE ISSUEr-11- 68REVISED_(e_)__

FlREBIRD

MODEl_==============~=======================4=0=0====~~================ ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM (cont)

0 i pump Iype Sour Gear Normal 01 pressure (lb engne rpm) 55-60 Above 2600 RPM Oil pre sending unt (elect or mech) Electric Type ad ntoke (floatIng stationary) StationarY Screen Oil filler system (full flow parr other) Full Flow odter replacement (element complete) Comolete CopaClly 01 c case less Ii Iterrei II (qt) 5

Single Viscosity Acceptab Anticipated Lowest Temo SAE Number Alternat

01 grode recommended (SAE scosity bullAbove Freezing (+320 F ) 20W (C) lOW - 30and temperoture range)

Below Freezing (ooF to +32oF ) lOW lOW - 30 sw SW - 20

e (d (d

ENGINE - EXHAUST SYSTEM Type Isngle sngle wth crass-over DualQual oth d

Muffler No amp ty pe (reese flow lone - Reverse Crossflow Hi th Dual Inlets amp Outlets ( a)sTralgnt tnru separate resonatod

Exhausl ppe da iO D wai I Ih ele)

Brancn

Mcun Front 200 Not Used

x 060 b Rear 225 x 070 200 x 060 Muffler Outlet S outs

ENGINE - CRANKCASE VENnlAnON SYSTEM

i Make nd madei AC Type CV-679C I Loco Push Rod Cover En rgy sourc (monltold

Conlrol vacuum carburetor oir Manifold Vacuum Unit stream oth r)I

Conlrol meThod (ooble

orifice (xed orllte

olher Variable Orifice

Complet

systtm

Discharges (10 Inlok

monrald carb Olf

Intoke oir cleaner

intok other)

Intake Manifold

Ai r n leI (br alher cop

carburetor Olf cieanef

oth r) Through Filter in Carburetor Air Cleaner

F I om e aeslor (s ereen

check valve other) Check Valve

(a) Reverse flow resonator ahead of muffler in each pipe (b) 225 x 076 with 400 HO and Ram Air IV options (c) 30W with Ram Air IV option (d) 10W-40 with Ram Air IV option

AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPoge I Pog 9

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot

1

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD

MODEL FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400

ENGINE - EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL

I Air distribution eod manfold te ~

Type (Air Injection engine

modi fi eotlons other

Air

In ection Pump

i Type

Relief valve (type) I

Displacement

Dri ve ratio

Orie type

I

I Fdter (describe)

i

I

I

VL ~

~ (if

~9

~ Air

In i ect on

Sy stem

Point of entry

Check valve tv e

Make

i Madel

Carburetor Borrel size

Drive

Neutrol

I ~i idle A F mixture

Aux Adv Systems (Iype) II i Make I 411

Iod e l I I _lty Star (rpm) Centfgal Intermed adv If paints~ crank I

1

sect ~

deQbullbull rpm degrees ~ Distributa eng rpm Maxdeg rpmi y

Start (in H glVacuum adv in Infermed crank points

dgmiddot~ in Hgd gr s ~ eng rpm Max d g bull in

i Vacuum Source

Timing Crank degre s - rpm

Cooling Syst m

Exhoust System 7

Page 0 P ge 10AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n_t_i_a_c_--__MODELY~AR 1969 DATE ISSUE8-ll- 68 REVISED ()

II IFlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREB-I-RD-shy

MODEL ================~IF=I=RE==B=I=RD==d==~=P~R7I=NT==~===3=5=0==~~==H==O~==~===4=0=0====== ENGINE _ FUEl SYSTEM See supplemenal ogtge for Deal of i=uel Iee~on

Superenorge ec f ~sed

Induction type Carburetor el Carburetor

lnll~Clon suoercharger

Refill capacIty (US gals) 185Fuel Tonk iFiller locotlon Center Rear

T yp ( lee or mech) MechanicalFuel Locations Riaht Front of Enainel Left Front of Eng~nePump Pres Sure range 4 0 - 55 I 50 - 65

Vacuum booSler (std optional none) None Fuel Type IMn Plastic Fabric in Fuel Tank and Sintered Bronze in F Iter Locations Carbo Inlet (a)

Choke type Automatic I

Intake montiold heat control Exhausterhoust or wafer I

Corbure Slandard Oil Wetted PaperA cleaner il type (c) rOplonal Two Staqe - Wetted Plastic Foam Over Paper EIemenE

neutrollor Idrlve) Automat D 500 500 650 650 1(750 Ram A~rr I I IN D Idle A F nx ---

tor

lldle speed spec iMaruol N 500(6-1 Bbl )1600 (6-4 Bb 1 )18 5 0 (35 0 - 2 Bb 1 H10 0 0 (3gt U amp 4 U U Bbl) )

CARBURETOR SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

IEngine I Corburtors Modei Usage Tronsrn5S0nDispi Make I Model

I Firebird 250 Manual Rochester 7029l65(b

Automatic Rochester 7029166(b ~

No Used Borrel and Type Si le

ll-Bbl 169 1 l-Bbl ~ 169

Firebird Sprint 250 Manual Automatic

I

Firebird 350 350 Manual 1

Firebird HO

Firebird400 amp

400 HO OptJd

Firebird 400 Ram Air IV

(a) Pleated pape

Automatic

350 Manual Turbo H-M

Manual Turbo HM

400

400 Manual Turbo H-M

iRochester I Rochester

iRochester Rochester

Rochester Rochester

Rochester Rochester

Rochester Rochester

I

inshead of Sinttred bronze (b) 7029167 withlmani trans amp At 7029168

7029261 ~7029260

7028071 7029062

bull 7029263 7029268

7029263 7029268

7029273 7029270

in all 1 amp 4

14-Bbl~ P-l38 14-Bbl~ S-225

12-BbL 169 12-Bbl 169

14-Bblr P-l38 14-Bbl 5-225

14-Bb-1shy P-l38 14-Bbl S-225

14-Bbl P-l38 14-Bbl S-225

bbl ca buretors with AT amp A C

(c) Includes provisions for thermbstatic control of carbo inlet ar temp (d) When T-42 Ram Air Option is installedthe MT 7028273 or the 7028270

AMA Specifications-rassenger Car Page J 1

7ype system (pressure pressure vetred (I Pressure Vented crmosoher1c othed I

MAKE o F CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE S5 E 9- 1 1- 6 ~ 1 U D - _ EVI5ED_middot___ -- shy

MODEL

ENGiNE shy COOLING SYSTEM

FIREBIRD

6 Cyl

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRIIT 350

shy

Engines

FIREBIRD FIREB fLO 400

V-B Engines

Radiato cop relief valve pre bullbull ure [I J-4~--li_7L__P~S ____________________ _T

~~rncula Type lenoke byposs) Choke _ ______~_____t----__ hrmo stot I St orr s to open at ( F) _________________l~Q__O_O--_______________

Type Ientfugal othe II Cent-j -FlJga J I GPM 1000 pump rpm il 16 INumberoipumps One I Div I Vbeit otheri V-Bel t

____1g_e_ong type Sealed Ball Bearing Internal

RcdJCHor care type Tube and Centerrcellu~or tube and fin other)

CoolIng 1 With heater (qt 194350 186 (400) system I Without heater (qt) I Heater Standard Equipment cOpacify IOpt equlPmentspeclfy iqt 1 i 123 wAjr Condo 1203 (350) IB7 ( 4001 with ~----~~~~--~~~~-~I~ Ioter lockets full length of cyl (yes no) yes Wottr al oround cylinder (yes flO Yes

R ral Qror

Lower

Number and type

(molded straight)

Ilnslde diameter

Number and type

I(molded straignr)

One Molded

1 50

One Molded IUpperhose

1 50

I I Number and type Hose Not Used(molded stragt)IByposs

oNumbe of bladesamp spacn 4 76o amp 104 (a) (b)

IDiometer I 17 62 19 0 Fan Ratlo fan to crankshaft rev I 951 (lOSl with AC) 1~91112S1 with Ale bull AT 1121 with M

Fan cutout type 1o1iri r1+-h-hQm+-dmiddot-i(~11v Cnntrnl1pl l-~ fa 1( 0 Bearing type ~pp Wa er~ Pumo Fan ~ ~ A ~ C R C E FG F F I

bull Drive General-or middotaternato r IA A B A B n F F F F belt s I Water Pump ~ A A A C R C E F G E F I (indicate Po we Steering B BD G I belt used I Air Conditioning II C C H H by letter) II

Ii

1

bull Drive 3elt DimenSions

Angle of V

A

36deg

B

36deg

C

36deg

D

36deg

E

36deg

F

36deg

G

36deg

H

36deg

I

36deg

J I K

Nominal Length (SAE) 390 51 5 580 276 540 500 520 590 535 Width 38 47 47 38 38 38 47 47 47 (a) 7 blade 18 d~a Power-Flex fan on 6 cyl w~th AC (b) 7 blade 195 dia fan on all V-8 with AC - 5 blade 19 dia Power-Flex

std on 400 V-aexcept std 4 blade fan used with Ram Air Option

AMA Specifications-PasseQe Car P og 1oge r2

DATE iSSUED_3_-l_1_-_-S_ REVSED_(_i___DEL YEAR_----9_MAK E OF CA R--zJ~~--c--FlRE3tD REBIRDIREBIRD

350 cu ~n Eng~~es 400 cu in E~g~nes250 =~ i~ Engines

MODEl

ELEORICAL - SUPPLY SYSTEM Delco i-59 (=) Je1co R-59

12-66 Moke and Model Delco -55 (al

iVoltage RIg amp Torcl Plotes Ii 12-54 12-54

511 - 53 Amp~ 2 SM - 61 AmpHrISAEDesignationampAmpHrRtgI 17 Ml - 44 AmoHr Battery

Unde- ood - 1 H SideLocation il Under Bocd - RB Side

T ermlna I grounded

Make

a~ive

Generator ~M~0~d~e~I_______________________~____-21~1~O~OL7~6~1~(C~)~______~______~~~~~~(d~l__________r-______~1~1~0~O~8~3~2~(~f~)________

Type and rOling 37 Amo (el eel 37 Amp (elor Alternoror IOutput ot eglne idle (n utral) 5-10 Amps

IRoflo Gen To Crs rev 2~-~1 (3021 Wit C)

iMoke Delco Remv

1119515

iTyp Regulati~~ Contac~s in Standard Tvoe

iClOSing volag Cutoue Relay ~ot Required I generotor rpm

Regulator Revfrse curreont Cutoue Relay Not Required110 ap n

Regu VoitoQe

Ilated

Voltage

tei t

condltlon

I -

ElECTRICAl- STARTiNG SYSTEM

Motor RotatIon (drlve Clockwise

lend view)

Mok Jelco RemvI

Stortlnq Modei 107293 1107355

Clutch

Motor

control

Switch (sol noid manuol

Starting

procedure

Solenoid

II Place gearshift leller i1 neutral and depress outch With cold engine cepress I acceleraeor pedal to floor and release With ann engine hold acce1erator pedal I about halfway down turn ignition key clockwise to engage starter release key as

soon as engine starts

middotUse neucral or park with automaeic transmission (No clutch)

Engag ment type Ii Slidine Gear - Overrlnning

IPinion mh s (front r ar) il Front

Motor

Drive INumb r

PinIon

IManual Flywh 101 teeth

IAuto

Flywheel tooth Monuol

fac wldrh Aulo

11

15S

ISS

I

41

41

9

166

166

40

40

la) Delco 11-59 used w~th Ale or HD baetery opeLon (bl With regular fuel eng~ne - Delco 11-59 wLth premium fuel engine or HD battery opt~on

(c) 1100760 (55 amp) with AC (d) 1100700 (55 amp) with AC (e) Diode reotified 3-phase alternating current (f) 1100830 (55 amp) wLth AC

I

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car age 1J Page 13

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUE09- 11 - 6 8REVISED Ie)

FlREBIRD MODel

0 V-8 2-Bbl EngineselECTRICAL - IGNITION SYSTEM 250 L-6 Engines

ad- In

~ronai - Srd Op A I Standard Type Transsforlzed - Std Opt NA i Not Offered

Other ( pec fy) I ---Make I Delco Remy Model 1115414 1115410

Ampgt i Enne sloPoed I 34 I Engne Idling 21

iMake I Delco Remv

IMadel II 1 () A 7 r (rl ) 111 n4 7 4 (~) 1111942 (c) 1111960 (d) ICentfgal Start (rpm) qnn 1000 800 1100 ladv n I

I 15-19 12-16 13-17 12-16c sh of _nlermecilOUt

jd~grees I ~engjne pOlnfS deg bull L rpm

pm i I 1 cn 750 1950 2000 lIomlnal) lMox deg_ - rpm 1126-~Oi34400 24-2a5100 22-264800 20-244600

D1 strlb v fOr Vocuum IStart (n Hg) 5-7 5-7 6-8 8-10

Ie shaft Iintermedate NoneIdegrees - pants dego in Hg ln Hg bull (nomnal 1M d H

15deg (a 10 5 115 20deg 13-15 20deg 15-1 ax ego n g -IBreaker gap (n) I 016

ICam angle dg 31 - 3~4__________~1~~____~2~8~-~3~2________

7

8reaker orm tension (oz) 19 23 Crankshaft deg bull rpm TDC 5deg BTDC IMark location On Balancer On IMake

9

I I ~ Madel I AC R-44NS r AC R-45S

Spark Thread mml i 14 MMPlug Tghtenng lorqve (lb ft) 15-25 IGap I 033 - 038 IConductor lyoe Distributed Resistance

Cabl~ Insulolian type NeoPrene iSpork plug proteetor HVPalon Boot

ELECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION Locations amp type II (e)

(a) Used on 1 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (b) Used on 4 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (c) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with auto trans (d) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with man trans (e) Wide gap distributor rotor distributed resistance secondary cables

resistor spark plugs (5000 OHMS) engine to dash ground strap and fender skirt to frame ground strap

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page lJ3Page J 3 a

MAKE 0 F CA R ___p_on_t_i_ac______ DEl YEAR--=1969__ DATE ISSUED 9-1-53 REVISED_(____

FREBIRD

MODEL 350 v-a 4-B~1 Sngknes and All 400 v-a EnginesElECTRiCAL - iGNITION SYSTEM

Standard

i ron~Sod - Sd Upt NA

iConv on) - Sd Op NA

Not Offarea

Of h f r s pe c ~ fy )

Delco Remv

1115410 C )

34 I Ams

IEnglne Idlng 21

IModJ lllHlIcl 111l96Sldl 1 nU966 tel

(f)Timing

Pulley Hub

All 00 Engkoes)Spak ThOd 1m) 14mm ----------- shy

28 - 3l

90 8TDC

Crankshaft

AC

lC R-4SS (AC R-44S on

Plug Tgh---n-9--o-r-q-u-e~(~lb-~h-~I------t-----------------------------1~5~-~2-5---------------------

IGap 033 - 038

Ccnducar yp~e~____________-_______________________~D~i~s~t~r~i~b~u~ted Resistance I n ~u IQ ton Yo __ _______Npoundp--r--ene-_--_---=_------------------Coble SPOllo DIUt Ph)f ft Halon BootI

ElECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION

See Page 13

(al Used en -i-Bbl 400 ell in v-a englnes with Turbo Hydra-Matic (b) Used on 4-Bbl 400 cu in -9 engine$ 1 th Manual1ransmtssion (el Used on ~-abl 400 IU in Ram Air IV anglnes Manual and Automatic Transmissions (dl Used on J-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Turbo Hydra-Ma tic (el Usna on 4-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Manual 7r1nsmiss ion (f) 15deg aTDC Ram Air IV engine~n

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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 14

MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n-t-~-middota_c___MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErY-1l- 68 REVISED~_)___ _

FIREBIRD I FIREBID I FIREBIRD I FIRI4BOCI f

MODel FIREBTRD S~RINT ~~ 3 5 o_l~~ H0

ElECTRICAl-INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT

-

shy

a rC1

Speed- i Type Mechani-al ometer I Tnp odomete (yesno) No~--- -

- Charge dcao - ype Telltale Lamp-TemperoTure indicator - fype I Telltale Lamp -ad pressure indlcoTor I Telltale LamQtype -~ ---Fuel ndcatar - ype i Electric Gags

I Optional instrument cluster with temperatureOthe

[ rli 1 gtrpccnp rp11 1 ltgt reDl rl~Fd [l tr gages Rlus tad Wind IType - Standard Two-Speed Electricshield - pe-r Ttee - degetional None Wndmiddot I Standara ~E=leQtr~~c~__~P~um~~nt~~al w~t~ W~per Mot6~I Type - __shield Nosher Type - Op bullbull onol None

IType Solenoid I i Num ber used 1 Std (a)IAme draw (each) 43 to 59 125 v

Horn

D__RI_V_E_U_N_I_TS__-_C_l_UT_C_H__IM_a_nua_I_T_ro_n_~_i_ss_io_n_i_6~_-C~y_l~__E~n~g~i~n~e~s~____1 V-8 Engines

Make amp ty pe il Own-Dry Type presure olate sprlnos 1 Disc Spring Toto I 5 of n9 _Qad(Ib)____-il-il_______________~2~0=5~O-i(bJ-_- ~ - - _-=-_~-_-_-~~-_-~ No of cutch driven discs ~I One

I~M-O-te--o_I------_+------__- __--_--~w~o~v~e~n~M~o~l~d~e~d~_A_s~b__e_s_tps ____ _ IOutsde amp nscle_~-lO 0 X 6~ c J9~_~_~ sect 5

Clutch I TOIOI elloolso bull nI 8293 (c) 8556-=--_---_-i-__~---L-J--lJ-J___________I___-_ faCIng jThckness I 135 (c) 140

iEng0lmnl cushon 1 Ing method it Driven Plate Waved Spoke Springsi

Release IType amp method bearl ng of lubncoton Ball Thrust - Prepacked amp Sealed Torsona Methods sprIngs

damping frlcton mateol Coil Sprin s and Metal to Metal Friction

(a) Second horn optional (b) 2350 pressure on Firebird Sprint and Firebird 400 (c) Firebird Sprint uses 104 x 65 driven plate with 8056 effective

area and 140 facing thickness

FomRe 3

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page is

Pontiac 1969MAKE OF CAR MODel YEAR DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot)

--------------~---

MODEL FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD

SPRINT 350 FIREBIRD

HO FIREBIRD

400

DRIVE UNITS - TRANSMISSIONS Manu I 3-speed (std ar opt)

AvtomoTIC

DRIVE UNITS - MANUAl TRANS

--- 3-SPEED 4-SPEED

Number or forward speeds 350 V-8(b) All V-8(c)6 Cyl (a) 6-Cyl All V-8(d) 24212851 2541 2851n first 2521 1611 20211681 1501T i In secono 1881

ronsml s~ 51Qn OfIQS i In third 1 00 11 00 1 1001 1351 1461

In fourth 1001 1001 j In rev~rse 2951 2331 28512631 2591

Synclronous mesnlng S pee dy geor s All Forward

SIlIft iever location (a) (b) Floor Shift I

I Cooeelly (at) 35 28 35 35 IIType recommended TYEe A - Extreme Pressure

Lucri nr SA E VI smiddot1 Summer I I coS Ity I Win number Extreme cold

80 or 90 80 or 90 80 or 90

DRIVEmiddot UNITS - MANUAL TRANS WOVERDRIVE For onSMISSlon data see manual transmission section)

Type pianetory or other Not Offered ManucH iockoU1 yes nol

Downsndr acceiertuor confrol (yes no)

Minmvm cT-tn speed

Geor ottO

IC ()(O dODOClty pI ver rive oniy

Seperete Ii Iler (yes no) I I Type recommended

Lub con t i SummerjSAEis WintI~OSitY

number Extreme cold

(a) Column shift standard - floor shift optional (standard on Firebird Sprint (b) Available with standard column shift only (c) Standard on 400 cu in V-8 includes floor shift - optional on 350 cu ir

V-8 (d) Special order close ratio transmission (2201 1641 1281 1001

and 2271 R) standard and only available with 391 and 4331 rear axle ratio on Firebird 350 HO and Firebird 400

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car PoglII 16

ISSU ED_3_-_~l_-_a_REVISEO_(middot_1__MAKE 0 F CAR __pon~tlac----___MO 0 EL YfAR_9_6_9__0 ATE

FIREBIRD PIREBIRD SPRT FIREaIlW 350IFREBIRD -10

FlREBIRO 350 2-BBL i FlREBlRO ~OOMODEL FREBIRO 350

DRIVE UNITS- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Tod nOm

Torque Conver~erType describe

Selecto locolon Steering Column (a)

List 9or rattos Selecto Pobullbulln ond indicot which abullbull used in

II I J R1- 1 75

Jshy LipCJ -6 rT6Gl-shy1 )0

1

R 1 92

)j

- shy0 S

252 252 152 1 52 1 00

L 252 (c j

20$ ~l D

248 148 100

S 248 1 48

L 24S(dl

och slec to pos ilion

-1 ~n ~k-q ~ f-~ l_hl -6 4-8bl V-8 2-Bb1shy hSO 2-8b 1shy 350 ~-3bl 1400 4-ltlbl

Mo ushft s oeed -dri a ranse I ~) ao I 7J i(eI40(fI61 (eI6] (f)70 (eISO (fI851(eI45 (f)7~(e)41 (f)721(e)43 (7

Mea ~ieldown speed-drive ronge (J) 75 68 lig)62(h)3 (g) 65 (h) 60 (g) 80 (hi 47(g) 72 (h) 2~(g) 66 (hi 21(gl 74 (1 J 6

INumb r of 1 menfS I Three

Toque Mox roo at s loll i 281 I 25 1 251 201 2 0 1 I 231 I 23 ~

conetor Type 01 coolin9 (oi I quid) Ii Water

INomnol diomefr I 11~75 1251

LubriconCopocy-ef11 (pt) 15 (aporolC) 16 (ApprolC) 19 (Approx)

i Type commendd GM Dexron Automatic ~ransmission Fluid

Speclol transmtsston Shift lever must be lfted over stop to enter tpark J Reverse I and Low (S gtn 400) paSl t1ons Eng~ne starting on Neutral and ark positions orovided for ifeolures

ORNE UNITS - PROPEllER SHAFT Numb sed I vne

IType (stroigI tube tub-intub Straight lClbe inferno I ernal dompr ele) I

OUl

diom

Ingh

Ii Monuol 3middotspd trons II

I II I

IMa~uol 4-sped Iron s

2 75 x

275 x

4995 x 065

4996 065x

_011

thicleshy

ness Overdrive transmIssion I

Automotrc fran sml ssion I 275 x 4996 lC 065

Not Available

275 lC 4930 x 065

Cnte 10 centr of unlvesal IOlnu 0 10 cntIne of reor oachmen (Conlinued)

(a) Floor with optional console (b) Total torque multiplication in 1st gear is 4931 with 6 cyl 441 with V-8 engine (c) Total ~orque multiplication ln 1st gear is 6301 middot lth 6 cyl 5041 with V-8 engine (d) Total torque multiplication 1n 1st gear is 5701 (e) 1-2 Upshift bull (f) 2-3 UpShift ~ (g) 3-2 Kickdown (h) 3-1 Kickdown (i) Rally shifter available with console option provides manual speed shift stops to locate second and third gear

pOSitions when the lever is deflected to the righ~ hand path (j) Based on non-Ale car with standard axle for the engine indicated

Page 7 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car P age 17

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 ----------------~d----

FlREBIRD FlREBIRD I FlREBIRD FlREBIRD IMODEl================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD==k==S=P=R=INT==~=====35=0==~====H==O===~==4=0=0======

DRIV EUNITS - PROPELLER SHAFT cont)

IType lplalnInter- Not Usedanh-fcton)mediate

Ilubrication (filtlngbearing Not UsedIprepack)

iType Splined SI ip INumber 01 teeth 27Yoke

15 0 00 1175

IMoke and Mig No Saginaw - Size 44 (Regular) INumber used

Universal

lOIn ts

IType (boll and trunnioncroSSI

Rear ottach(umiddotboltclompec) II

Bearing I Type ipiclin

onllmiddotfriction)

Ilubric (fittng

prepack) II

Cross U-Bo1t

Anti-Friction

Prepacked De token through torque tube

Or arms sprIngs) Sprinas Torque token through (torque tube

or orms i sprIngs) Springs

DRIVE UNITS - AXlE Type (front reorl Rear

Semi-Floating HypoidDescplon

limited Slip differentol ype Spring Loaded Clutch (Opt )

150Drive Pinion Offset

2No of differential pinions

Pinion odlustment (shim otheri Sh~m

Pinion beoflng adj (shim other) Collapsible Spacer Wheel bearing type Single Row Ball Bearinq

CapaCIty (pt) 3 Type recommended A-9 Hy-goid (a)

lubricant Summer 80-90~~gti~ Wintercosi ty 80-90

Inumber Extreme cold 80-90

AXlE RATIO TOOTH COMBINATIONS (See page 3 for ax Ie ralia us age)

AI ratio 2411~56127812931~O813231 3361 3551

No of Pinion 17 16 14 14 13 13 11 11 teeth IRing geor 41 41 39 41 40 42 37 39

3901

10 39

~33

9 139

Ring Gear DO 81~5

(a) Special lubricant required with limited slip differential

ge i 3 Poge 18AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODel YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErj-11-68 REVISED(e)

I FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD

MODEL SPRINT 350 HO 400

oRIV EUNITS - WH EELS ~ Tye amp morerlol Disc - Steel

Std I 14 x 6 (a~ 14 x 7 (a) ~m ISlle amp flonge type)

IOpt None ~pe (bolt or stud) Bolt

qohment i Circle dlamerer 475 I Number ond size 5 716 - 20

MODEL

DRIVE UNITS- TIRES

I Size ply rating amp ply E70 shyType (boos radiol elc)

Stondora i Full roted Front

14 F7~

In flo II n ~-__--J+-___-L=t-IJuJJ--JiJUcuLJ--=----~-J=uuuJu-ldJi1lll-____ Pr Reo

Rev Mi Ie 01 SO MPh

F70 - 14 (b)

F70 - 14 Polyglas - 2 Ply carcass with 2 Fiberglass Tread Plys shy4 Ply Rated

BRAKES - PARKING Type of control Foot Lever Application - Hand Pull Release LocOllon of conrol Below~Instrument Panel at Left Operoes on Rear Service Brakes If sepa- Type (inlernal or external) Not =lgtnarat9 rote from Drum diameter lll~ cOTa ~Q

Srv ce

Drakos Lining size (length )( wdTh ~ thickness) Not Separate

(a) On four road ~wrreelsmiddot- std Space Saver Spare tire is on 14 x 5 rim wheel (b) 2 Ply - 4 Ply rated Std spare tire size is 735 - 14 - space saver

type Size increases to 775-14 for v-a cars with AC and v-a convertiblE without AC

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Page 9 Page J9AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR_-=-Po~n~ti 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6 8REVISED (e)a~c__MODEl YEAR

FIREBIRD I FIREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD MODEl ________________~~F_I_RE~B_I~RD~~_SP_RI __~____ __~____ ____~____~4~0~0____N_T 3_5_0 H_O

BRAKES - SERVICE Type (drum) or (disc amp no of coistons Drum - Std Front Disc-Sinqle Opt La)

Self adustng (std opt NA) Standard

Special [ Type proportion delay - Metering Type - DelayValving r metering other

Power broke make amp I Std ---Iype (remote int elc)1 Opt Delco Moraine Inteqral Tvpe Vacuum Suspended (b)

Effective area (Sq in) 1494 1036 Grass lining area (sq inl U 1555 1106 Swecol area (so in) 2692 3509 Front 10 Reor Effectiveness Relationship 626 626

Diameter I Front 95 -shy(nominal) I Rear 95

Drum Type and

Cast Alloy Iron (c)material -shyOuter working diameter -shy 1094 Inner working diameter -shy 688

ROlor 100WorkinCl width -shyI Moteriol amp type (ventedsolid -shy Cast Alloy Iron - Vente d

Wheel cyt Front 1125 29375 inder bore Reor 875

Moster Bore 1 00 1125

Cyli der di splocemenl Fronl 59 69 di stribulion I Rear 41 31

Pedol orc ralio 621 (d) 351 (d)

Line pressure at 100 lb pedal load 700 800 Shoe I Front (e) None Clearance I Rear (e)

Bonded or ri eted Riveted Material Molded Asbestos

Size Prim or 76 X 25 X 196 540 X 1 93 X 41 outmiddot

Front (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 25 X 265 ~S40 X 1~u X 44

I 1) thickness orinmiddot board - shy

Broke Segments per shoe OneI

ining Material Molded Asbestos

Size Prim or 76 X 20 X 196out-

Rear (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 20 X 265

thickness) or inshyboard

Segments per shoe One

Excludes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Includes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Total swept area for four brakes (Widest lining contoct width for each brake x its contact circumference) (a) Included with power brake option (b) Included with front disc brake option (c) Front Finned 1 pc casting Rear Finned composite ~d) Ratio at 05 in push rod travel e) Tighten drum brakes to heavy drag then back off 26 notches

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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 20 Page 20

MAKE OF CAR__o_n_t_~_a_c____MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSU -11-68 REV

MODEL

STEERING -Manual (sId opt NA) i Standard Power iSId opt NA) i Ootional Adjuslab Ie Type and

Iilting Wheel Adjusts Vertically - Seven Positionsdescriptionste ring wheel

(tilt swing other) I(std apr NA) I Optional Manual 1475 X 1525

Whee I 0 i ame ter 14) X 1gtgtPower I

Wall to woll (I amp r) I 411OutSioe TurnIng

front Curb to curb (I amp r) I 385diam Ier

Wall to wall (I amp r) iInside 225(feet) reor Curb to curb (I amp r) II 230

IType Recirculating Ball Bearing Make Saginaw

Monua I Gear ~41 (a~IRatos 2621 (b) INo he 1 lurns (stop to stop)

IType (coalol linkoge etc)

Make

Power G ar

I T p

47 (c)

161 1241 Belt rrorn Crankshaft

iNo wheel turns (stop to stop) 2--5- - Lock to Lock i Type Link Paralleloqramr---- ILocation (front or reOr

0

Rear of Wheelsof wheels OTher)Linkage

Drag link (trans or longt) lransStrqRod Connects Tie RodsPitman amp Idler Arms ITi rods (one or two) i Two Inciination at camber (d g) I 8 14 to 914 5deg Camber B tUpper I Ball Jointeartngs I

(type) lLow r String

Ball JointA i

IThru$ I Sprint Load Taken By Lower Ball Joint Wh I Align Caster (deg) 0 to 1 0 Pos (ronge at - Camber (deg) 14 0 Neq to 34 0 Poscurb wtamp preferred) Toe-in (outside Irack inches) liS to 14 Stering spindle amp joinl type Reverse Elliott - Ball Joint

o Iinner bearing 1249tamete Wheel IOuter bearing I 749 Spindle

Thread ize I 34 - 20 Bearing type Taper Roller

(a) 281 with combination of V-8 engine and air conditioning (b) 3111 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning (c) 54 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning

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Page 2 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page 21

l 96MAKE OF CAR_p_o_n_t_l_middota_c_----__MODEL YEAR__ _ _9_DATE ISSUEa- 11- 68 REYISED~_ FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD

MODEL================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD~~S=P=R==IN=T==~===3=5=0==~===H==O====d===4=0=0====== (See Supplement page for detools on A SuspensonlSUSPENSION - GENERAL

PrOVISion tor broke dip confrtd

PrOYISIOn tor ace squaf control

SpecIal prOVISions for Jack Locating Provisions on Front and Rear Bumpers_e~o_r~lo~c~k~n~g~__________________~~______________--~~----______~

Shock ILT~y~p~e__________________~________________~~~~K-~~~~____LD~_W~a~y~________________ absorber iMake

Shock Absorbers d

Ironl amp r--------------------il---------------------shyreOr iPiston do

Firm Control in

SUSPENSION - FRONT Type and de5crlotlon

Ball joint independent front suspension with upper and lower control arms mounted on rubber bushings

Type con iMaterla I al1v Steel ISize (cod desgn eght amp 10

Spring 1140 X 360Ibar length dia)

Spng (He (lb per 1) 275 Std 22337 - 320 amp 345 (a) IRate al wheel lib ler n) 73 Std 22331 - 85 ~ 92 a lType link Inkle

Stoblzet Ilromeles) Link lMalerol amp bar dameter AllQ~ Steel 6a1S

SUSPENSION - REAR

Dr and Torque aken through Bear Sprjngs iTlpe Mnlti-Tgt-I-f ~areal amiddot r ltt-~p i-I~ize (Iengrh widtheot deSign

560 X 250lhelghr amp 10 bar ength amp dia 1

Sprong Spring rOle (lb per n) 82 Std 22337 - 79 8999118 amp 122 (a) ~ale or wheel lib per in) 83 Std 22337 - 80 90-TtfO~ 119 amp 123 ~a - Mounting rnsulatlon Iype Rubber Bushings

4 amp 5If lNo 01 leaes leal ~~hQck lelcomp or len s1 Compression

Stabi z r Type (Inklinldessframeless) Not Used MOI ol None

Not UsedT rack bar ty pe

(a) Alternate springs used as required for body styles and optional equipshyment

Form Rev 3-67

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

11 68MAKE OF CAR ~~~_P_o_n_t_i_a_c__--_MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEO- - REVISED_l-_)__

-FlREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400

MO DEl ===========---=~--=--_-=~==b==== ___ ~~__ ~ I

FRAME

Type ond desrq)tlon tSeparote frome

undrzed frome partlolfy ~ unit zed framel Integral Body - Frame Combination with Separate Ladder Type Front Frame Section

BODY - MISCElLANEOUS INFORMATION

Type c nosh (Iocque noml--r~- -- - --- - Acrylic Lacquer______

Hooci conr bolonced iys na) Ii ______-Xes__~ =------------Hooo el5e contol ( rnol enol) ~___ e~t~rIlc~

Vhce Incen No~ ocolon II Left Front Edge of Instrument Panel -+1-+_ Vis ib lej1rgugh -h--middot~~n=d-=s=hi~e==_l=d~___________________ _

I Engne No 10cOIon I Top of Cyl Block on R H Side Near Oil Filler (a)

---~-------------

-------~------

___---1NuCl-L_yen t WindJioCLlw--__________ JNillr1nlJ_yent WindQ~____

IFron I Zi g-Zag fpri n g wi t- h--F-o--aolJm--P=a~d--_____ _ Rear 1- d~I~______tr-_________~Z~lwg~-~Z~ag~~~~p~r~~n~g~ w~~Jo~~t~t~o~nu-~P~a~____________ 3d $eat

_ i_=_ro_n__~__C__on_p_~OI_)___ ~1-R_ea_r__--I___________

ir-~-r_a_nI -+________ZOL~bull Jg--ZioLa5O~g~S-Iltp~ri ng wi tILf-oa~m~P~ad-__________ Seu r =CK type r-iP-ea_r___-H- ingl~_ with -Co-t=-=ton~P-=ad==--______________ Ziljg~-~Zuag~-SltJP~r

Jrd sea

Wjild stlleid glass typ~ I e Single Curved Laminated Safety Platesigie Crved ~ laminated piatel

1de 910SS ype il curved Single Curved Tempered Safety Plate

~emDerea olatel

80Cklg) glos type compound

cvrveci bull tempered plate three Single Curved-TemperedSafety Plate (b) 22367piece 22337BODY STYLE ~~U~

Side ~Iass exposed surface ar a

10326Windshleid gloss eICoosed surface area

lJ~~Ull28b shy 83408192Backlight glass exposed surface areo -- -~-- 29804- 30235shy

---_

Totol gloss expos d surface area

_M_ ~ ~- --

Ign~t~on lock on steer~ng column aISo lOCkS steer~ng gear ana gearsn~r~ tIn Reverse with manual - Park with automatic transmission) key removable in locked position only and opening drivers door operates key in lock buzzer Interior ~ront door locking knobs moved

CalFront of RH cylinder bank on V~8 engines (b) Flexible plastic on convertible

torward to deter theft

Form Rev 3-67

AlVA Spccificatiols-Passe~Ce- Car Page 2J

ISSt ED _9-___-6_B_RV IS D_(e_)___N( 0 F CA( _---Po=ntlmiddotaC=----___MODE L Y 2Alt _1_9_69___ D AT

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD I FIREllIU) FIREBIRD

0 DEL ================F=I=RE=B=I=U)=====S=P=RNT=~=======3=5=O======H==O========4=O=O=====

(Indicate her standard oponal or NA on eoch )CGNVENIENCE EQUIPjVENT I Si~ ~indows Ootional

Power wndows ~~V~e~n~t-=~~~n~d~o~w~sL-____~______~_____________________________________~N~O~~Ve~n~t~W~i~n~d=o~w~s~________________~______________

L Backlight or tolgol Not Offered

Powr seat (specify typ os Power Tilt Seat (Fore and Aft Plus Elevation ~t Rear Edge) on ~H Bucket Seat - Optionalwell as avo lobility)

Radios (speedy type as well a availability)

Optional AM AM-FM A-FM Stereo - All Push Button Type

~ ItOr seot speok fIIr Optional

P~wer QfItenna Rear Mounted - Ootional

Not Offeredltecinng front seat bock (RL Or Doth)

Fronl eol head restroiner (RmiddotL or both) Standard

Clock Optional

Aor conditIone (5peclfy type Optional Reheat Cycle With Bi-Level A~r Distribut~on Systemand ova lobi Ii ty)

Safecruard Speedometer - Optional

tional on Cars With V-S En ine and Automatic ~ransm~ssion Combination

Not OfferedIgon lock lamp

Standard on Mardtop Coupe - Not Offered on ConvertibleDome lamp

Standard

Optional

Underhood lamp Ootional

CQurtesy lamp standard

Moa lamp Not Offered

Auto Irans quod lomp Slandard

3cereo Tape Player

Not Cf=ered

Ava~lable w~th All Radio Installations

~anual Antenna Front Mounted - Included itl Radio

Power Operated Top Optional on Convert~ble

Rear Window Defogger Optional - Not Ava~lable on Convertible

achometer Hood Mounted or Instrument Panel Mounted al

Elec Luggage Compt Lid Release Optional

LAMP HEIGHT AND SPACI~G

Height abov ground to center af bulb Or marker

Distance from CiL of cor to ente of bulb

tteocHomp

Toal

Sdeorncrkr

Headlomp

TOI

H9heu

-L-owes tmiddot

Hghest

Lowest

i Font

Rear

Inside

IOutsIde

Insde

OutSide

i I I I I

II I I

244

24 4

246

246

165

218

n4 281

160

252

Diectlonal Font

Reo

I I Same

250

as Tail Lamo

bull If Single headlamps at used ent here (al Panel mounted type not available at start ~f production - optional clock not available with this tachometer option

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-68REVISED_e__

WEIGHTS

MODEL Style No

illf-fIREBIRD SPRINT hardtoo Coupe CQmzertiole

22337 22367

i I1841 143032711 433 1929 1596 3521 i 433

I - _shy

6~7-i73 827 1 113 2 6 7 173 827 11 J

I1I i I II i

FIREBIRD 350 ErdtoE Coupe

i 223371

I i I i I 1962 14393401 I 433 1 567 173I

i -- shy

827 1 LJ gt ~

Convertible 22367 I

2046i 1605-36511433567 173 I i

82 7 i lJj 41

FIREBIRD HO I i bull I I II Hardton Coune 223 19841 14583442 1 433 i 567 173 827 ll

I433 I 567 1173 ffi7 1 l~jConvertible 22367 1 20681 16243692 I

I --~

l ~ I i

i i 1FIREBIRD 400 1_ ---shy20081 146313471 1 433 i 567 1173 827 _J jHardtop Coupe 223371 - i 433 567 117 3 827 ii 11Convertible 22367 1 2092 1629 1 3721 i i -shy- I

I =+II

i I

I -- shy

_

-- shy - shy shy

-- shy-

Ace sores amp EClJipmenl DII a WQhrs ~emcrrK

Automat~ Trans 0 Firebird and -FirebIrd -350 only Turbo Hvdra-Matic 1+ 18 1+ 10 + 28 I All models___

1+ 31 II - shy -- shyPower Steerincr - 2 1+ 29 I - - shy --- shy -Power Brakes DiscFrt l 1+ models+ 26 2 1+ 28 All - shyPower Brakes (DrumFrtl + 9 1+ 1 1+ 10 All except Firebird 4a1

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Air Conditionina 1+108 1+ 4 1+112 i Firebird -- shy - ---- shyAir Conditionina +104 1+ 4 1+108 Firebird j50 Air Conditionincr 1+ 96 1+ 1+ 98 I Firebird

--~

2 400 shyRadio amp Man- Antenna + 6 1+ z + 9 - shy - -shy400 HO Enaine Oot I I 0 Firebird 400 400 EnqOp~ 12 I Firebird~()()--

- ~ ~~--- --shy _

Ram Air IV - 10 shy 2 I -shy - - shy

-----------shy

I -- - shy - shy _ shy -- shy - -shy -- shy- - - - --

I 1 --- shy

I I -- shy - shy -- shy

-- - shy -- shy -I I I I

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CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

KEY SHEET

EXTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

vpoundRTICAL

ERO liNe

ACTUAL FRONT WIDTH OF OASH~ LZ) ~

~ y~ ~ I Hl01 ~- - j ~--t-

i ---101114 plusmnL30middot H138 I

j t~ i -- _ r-7il-r ~HL2 Jj~(~-- ~---LIZ7-- H 106 CLUOpoundO RAMP HI07

AGLpoundl Ll04J LIO LIOS

I -- L 103 ~--------

LENGTH amp HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE

INTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

WIDTH gtlt50 H51

FRONT COMPT qEAR COMPT

-- H~6 -=~-- ~~Tmiddot~ )~_L~8~A__ I

THIRD SEAT

- L204 -t

Form RaY 3-67

AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 26 Poge 26

CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET

DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS

oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround

eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull

11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out

SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured

Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS

EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF

DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn

L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard

eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front

_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr

LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf

123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~

_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension

130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface

EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the

ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole

centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle

enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol

mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel

H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t

~t front of rear wnee openIng

middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord

GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an

ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS

104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis

106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes

11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes

Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie

HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson

fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal

L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal

H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~

L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol

ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS

H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~

REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen

Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon

from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~

L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of

pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg

H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering

L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat

~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon

~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon

-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side

Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when

r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo

comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~

-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn

est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt

grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi

STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L

lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n

1 at HIP ROeM

c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f

plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third

-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure

H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical

STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The

hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne

L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne

W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level

W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~

H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine

H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen

V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised

W4 L20J H20 I 1728

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Poge 7 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Poge 7 b

MAKE OF CAR __P_on_t_J_~_ac---___MODEL YEAR 19-69- DATE ISSUErr-ll - 6 8 REVISED (a)

FIREBIRD 400 HOPIREBIRD 400MODEL i

ENGINE - VALVE SYSTEM I(ont) Manual Turbo H-M LJ312310pens (8TC) -I - 77 ---- r---- shy

Timing 70j Intake ICloses (ABC) 70 (bosed on i 2BB 273IDuration - deg 273 top of 90 7BOpen s (n 8B Cl 78 ramp I

32Exhaust IClo ses ( A TCl 3131pOlnf $)

302 2B9i IDurationmiddot d eg 2B9 63 12 54 1254 12jYalve ooening overlop

IMotei 121 GM-8440 wA1um Treaton Face amp Flash Chrome Pl Stern IOveail length 5093 IActual oeoll head dia

I

I 2113 - 2107 30 12IAngle or seat amp face Seat 29 0 Face

i-eat n sef moe oj Not Used Stem di amete 3419 - 3412 iStem to gude clearance I 0016 - 0033 Lift (I~ zeo lash) I 410 011 414 + 011 410 + 011+Intake

7BValve dosed 633Oute I633 1 591 15 61 1 5613(tbo in) 693prong 88 693 press amp 19272 132132Valve open 1177 1151 11513length lb in 20672 142142

I j) 4l JgtValve ltIosedlinne 1 521 1521 1 5213 48 41(lb sect in) 141Iprin lt

1j~b Ipress amp 974Valve open 1107 11 11113i length 107410586(lb I~ inl 074

i Matet 01 i 21-2 Steel wAlumTreat on Face amp Flash Chrome Pl StE

1

61

i Oeroll length

- I Actual overall heod dia

i Angle of saat amp faea

Sat nsarl matarlol I I Stam diamatar

I Stem to guida claaranea

Exhou st I Li It (i zara lash) 411 -+- nll

- I Qutar Valya closad 633 spring (lbin) hq 1 15613 preu amp Valva opan ~325 11483length Ultin) 425

gt

Inner Voiye dosad 35 15213Ispring e(tbin 41

pran amp Vaia apan 979 langth Ubin) 11079

110B3

5082 1773 - 1 767

45deg Seat - 44deg Face Nat Used

3411 - 3407 o( 21 - 0038

413 -+- 011 78 RR 1591

- 19244 117820644

-42 48

1521

9573 10573 1108

413 + 01 633 693

1325 1425

35 41 97middot9

1079

15

15

11

11

4l

Ot

ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM Pressure Main baarings

Typa 01 I Cannacting rods Pressure lubri eamiddot SplashPilton pinstion PressureCamshaft baorings(plalh

PressureTappatspraura nau8) Timing gaar or en ain Metered Je~

Cylindar JII Metered Jet (Continuad)

__~Fa Rav 3-67

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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 7 C Page 7 C

MAKE 0 F CAR --=Pontiac-___Ma DEl YEA R 19 6 9 DATE ISSUEamp-11-68REVISED(el

PIREBIRD RAv1 AIR IV ENGINE OPTION MODEl-====--=====~-================================================= ENGiNE - VALVE SYSTEM IcontI

Open s (0 B Te) II 42I shyLiming

86Clos s Intak (base~ on I 308Durationmiddot d g top at 95Opens (GBBC) rame

Closes ( A TCl 45 ExnaustpontsJ 320Duroton bull dgi

87 Valve openna overlap

GM-8440 wAlum Treatment on Face amp Chrome Plated Stern 01 011 lengtn

[Material

5198 2113 - 2107Actual overall head dia

30deg Seat - 29deg FaceAngle of eat amp Face

Not UsedSeat Insert moterial

3419 - 3412Stem di am ter

0016 0033Stm to guide clearance

Lift (lt0 zero lash) i 520 + 011 Intake

Valve cloed 70Outer 1820(lb~ in) I 80spring press 8 214Vale open I

1300i Ien9tn 228 37

(lb in)

Vale closed Inner 1750 (lb~in) 43Ispring

105Ipress amp Vale open 1230Ien9th (Ibmiddot~ n) 115 21-2 Steel wAlum Treat on Face amp Chrome Platea SternI Materi a I

Overalllen9th 5212 1 773 - 1767 Actual overall head dia~

I Angle of seat amp fac 45deg Seat - 44deg Face Seat nt matal Not Used Stem diameter 3414 - 3407 Stem to guide clearance 0021 - 0038 Lift ((il Xero lash) 520 + 011

E hau st

- Outer Valve clased 70 1820(lbin)spring 80

iL4press amp Valye open length 228 1300(I11in1

~ 37Velec lasedInner 1750(lb i~l 43spring

pres s amp LUgtVale open 1230length (lbin) 115

ENGINE -LUBRICATION SYSTEM Main bearings Pressure

Type of Connecting rods Pressure lubri camiddot Piston pins Solash lion

(pled prebullbullure

Camshaft bearings

Tappets

Pressure Pressure

noulel Toming lIear or chain Metered Jet Cylinder wall Metered Jet

(Continued)

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Pge a

MAKE OF CAR_-P~o)n~lt~i-a~lc------___ MODEL YEAR 969

FIREBIRD FIREBIRDFIREBIRD 350 HOSPRINTMODEL FIREBIRD

ENGINE-LUBRICATION SYSTEMcontj

Normal 011 pressure (ib engine

01 aress sending un (elect or mechl Electric Type 0 i ntake [floating stationary) Stationa Screen Oil filter system If11 flow porr other Full Flow _F__lt~e_r~re~o~lo~c~e~m~e~n_t_ie~l~em~en~I~~co~m~p~i~e~e~)__~__________________________~C~o~m~le~t~e__________-=_________________ CapacIty of C JSe less fl iterr-etl II (q) I 45 5

Single Viscosity Acceptable Anticipated Lowest Temp SAE Number Alternate

at grade recommended (SAE VIScosity Above Freezing (+32u F) 20W lOW - 30 and remoerotre range I

Below Freezing (OoF to +32oF) lOW lOW - 30 Below Zero 5W SW - 20

ENGINE - EXHAUST SYSTEM

Type slngle single h cross-over dual other) Single (a)

Muffl r No amp type reverse flow SfrOlgrt thru separate resonator]

Exhaust pe dltgtshy Branch iO D w a th c k ) IMain

i I

One - Reverse Flow (b)

None ( c I 200 x 060 None 200 x 060 I 225 X (d) I 225 X 070 225 X 06 o

Muffler Outlet Spount (or Spouts) 200 x 060

ENGINE - CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM Type I ventIlates to atmos ISonaord Induction System

InducflOn systemother10ptlonat None Make Ona model II AC Type CV-735C I AC Type CV-6J9C

~

LOCClflon Intake Manifold Push ROd Cover Energy source ltmanliold

Con tro i vacuum carburetor alf Manifold Vacuum Un I SfrfQm orhfrl

I Cantrol method (variable Variable OrificeIofi ce fed odi c

other)

DIscharges (to inlake

manifold corbo Olt Intake Manifold intoke olr cleaner

intake other)

Complele AI r in ie (breather cop s) stem carburetor eJlr cleaner Through Filter in the Carburetor Air C~=aner

olhe r) -

Flame arrestor (screen Check Valve check valve other) I

(a) Dual system standard on HO yn pipe joins dual outlet manifold to single exhaust pipe on Sprint Crossover pipe used on 350

(b) One crossflow muffler with dual inlets and outlets reverse flow resonshyator ahead of muffler in each pipe on dual systems

(c) Sprint yn pipe legs 200 x 060 076 - front section 070 - rear sectioni~ Front section 225 x 070 ~ear section

1t Except 350 HO engine wh~ch ~s 55 to 60 above 2600 RPM Form Rev 3 -6 7

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page 8 a

MAKE OF CAR_--=-~~~___ MODEL YEAR_--19-6-o9----DATE ISSUEr-11- 68REVISED_(e_)__

FlREBIRD

MODEl_==============~=======================4=0=0====~~================ ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM (cont)

0 i pump Iype Sour Gear Normal 01 pressure (lb engne rpm) 55-60 Above 2600 RPM Oil pre sending unt (elect or mech) Electric Type ad ntoke (floatIng stationary) StationarY Screen Oil filler system (full flow parr other) Full Flow odter replacement (element complete) Comolete CopaClly 01 c case less Ii Iterrei II (qt) 5

Single Viscosity Acceptab Anticipated Lowest Temo SAE Number Alternat

01 grode recommended (SAE scosity bullAbove Freezing (+320 F ) 20W (C) lOW - 30and temperoture range)

Below Freezing (ooF to +32oF ) lOW lOW - 30 sw SW - 20

e (d (d

ENGINE - EXHAUST SYSTEM Type Isngle sngle wth crass-over DualQual oth d

Muffler No amp ty pe (reese flow lone - Reverse Crossflow Hi th Dual Inlets amp Outlets ( a)sTralgnt tnru separate resonatod

Exhausl ppe da iO D wai I Ih ele)

Brancn

Mcun Front 200 Not Used

x 060 b Rear 225 x 070 200 x 060 Muffler Outlet S outs

ENGINE - CRANKCASE VENnlAnON SYSTEM

i Make nd madei AC Type CV-679C I Loco Push Rod Cover En rgy sourc (monltold

Conlrol vacuum carburetor oir Manifold Vacuum Unit stream oth r)I

Conlrol meThod (ooble

orifice (xed orllte

olher Variable Orifice

Complet

systtm

Discharges (10 Inlok

monrald carb Olf

Intoke oir cleaner

intok other)

Intake Manifold

Ai r n leI (br alher cop

carburetor Olf cieanef

oth r) Through Filter in Carburetor Air Cleaner

F I om e aeslor (s ereen

check valve other) Check Valve

(a) Reverse flow resonator ahead of muffler in each pipe (b) 225 x 076 with 400 HO and Ram Air IV options (c) 30W with Ram Air IV option (d) 10W-40 with Ram Air IV option

AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPoge I Pog 9

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot

1

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD

MODEL FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400

ENGINE - EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL

I Air distribution eod manfold te ~

Type (Air Injection engine

modi fi eotlons other

Air

In ection Pump

i Type

Relief valve (type) I

Displacement

Dri ve ratio

Orie type

I

I Fdter (describe)

i

I

I

VL ~

~ (if

~9

~ Air

In i ect on

Sy stem

Point of entry

Check valve tv e

Make

i Madel

Carburetor Borrel size

Drive

Neutrol

I ~i idle A F mixture

Aux Adv Systems (Iype) II i Make I 411

Iod e l I I _lty Star (rpm) Centfgal Intermed adv If paints~ crank I

1

sect ~

deQbullbull rpm degrees ~ Distributa eng rpm Maxdeg rpmi y

Start (in H glVacuum adv in Infermed crank points

dgmiddot~ in Hgd gr s ~ eng rpm Max d g bull in

i Vacuum Source

Timing Crank degre s - rpm

Cooling Syst m

Exhoust System 7

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MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n_t_i_a_c_--__MODELY~AR 1969 DATE ISSUE8-ll- 68 REVISED ()

II IFlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREB-I-RD-shy

MODEL ================~IF=I=RE==B=I=RD==d==~=P~R7I=NT==~===3=5=0==~~==H==O~==~===4=0=0====== ENGINE _ FUEl SYSTEM See supplemenal ogtge for Deal of i=uel Iee~on

Superenorge ec f ~sed

Induction type Carburetor el Carburetor

lnll~Clon suoercharger

Refill capacIty (US gals) 185Fuel Tonk iFiller locotlon Center Rear

T yp ( lee or mech) MechanicalFuel Locations Riaht Front of Enainel Left Front of Eng~nePump Pres Sure range 4 0 - 55 I 50 - 65

Vacuum booSler (std optional none) None Fuel Type IMn Plastic Fabric in Fuel Tank and Sintered Bronze in F Iter Locations Carbo Inlet (a)

Choke type Automatic I

Intake montiold heat control Exhausterhoust or wafer I

Corbure Slandard Oil Wetted PaperA cleaner il type (c) rOplonal Two Staqe - Wetted Plastic Foam Over Paper EIemenE

neutrollor Idrlve) Automat D 500 500 650 650 1(750 Ram A~rr I I IN D Idle A F nx ---

tor

lldle speed spec iMaruol N 500(6-1 Bbl )1600 (6-4 Bb 1 )18 5 0 (35 0 - 2 Bb 1 H10 0 0 (3gt U amp 4 U U Bbl) )

CARBURETOR SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

IEngine I Corburtors Modei Usage Tronsrn5S0nDispi Make I Model

I Firebird 250 Manual Rochester 7029l65(b

Automatic Rochester 7029166(b ~

No Used Borrel and Type Si le

ll-Bbl 169 1 l-Bbl ~ 169

Firebird Sprint 250 Manual Automatic

I

Firebird 350 350 Manual 1

Firebird HO

Firebird400 amp

400 HO OptJd

Firebird 400 Ram Air IV

(a) Pleated pape

Automatic

350 Manual Turbo H-M

Manual Turbo HM

400

400 Manual Turbo H-M

iRochester I Rochester

iRochester Rochester

Rochester Rochester

Rochester Rochester

Rochester Rochester

I

inshead of Sinttred bronze (b) 7029167 withlmani trans amp At 7029168

7029261 ~7029260

7028071 7029062

bull 7029263 7029268

7029263 7029268

7029273 7029270

in all 1 amp 4

14-Bbl~ P-l38 14-Bbl~ S-225

12-BbL 169 12-Bbl 169

14-Bblr P-l38 14-Bbl 5-225

14-Bb-1shy P-l38 14-Bbl S-225

14-Bbl P-l38 14-Bbl S-225

bbl ca buretors with AT amp A C

(c) Includes provisions for thermbstatic control of carbo inlet ar temp (d) When T-42 Ram Air Option is installedthe MT 7028273 or the 7028270

AMA Specifications-rassenger Car Page J 1

7ype system (pressure pressure vetred (I Pressure Vented crmosoher1c othed I

MAKE o F CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE S5 E 9- 1 1- 6 ~ 1 U D - _ EVI5ED_middot___ -- shy

MODEL

ENGiNE shy COOLING SYSTEM

FIREBIRD

6 Cyl

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRIIT 350

shy

Engines

FIREBIRD FIREB fLO 400

V-B Engines

Radiato cop relief valve pre bullbull ure [I J-4~--li_7L__P~S ____________________ _T

~~rncula Type lenoke byposs) Choke _ ______~_____t----__ hrmo stot I St orr s to open at ( F) _________________l~Q__O_O--_______________

Type Ientfugal othe II Cent-j -FlJga J I GPM 1000 pump rpm il 16 INumberoipumps One I Div I Vbeit otheri V-Bel t

____1g_e_ong type Sealed Ball Bearing Internal

RcdJCHor care type Tube and Centerrcellu~or tube and fin other)

CoolIng 1 With heater (qt 194350 186 (400) system I Without heater (qt) I Heater Standard Equipment cOpacify IOpt equlPmentspeclfy iqt 1 i 123 wAjr Condo 1203 (350) IB7 ( 4001 with ~----~~~~--~~~~-~I~ Ioter lockets full length of cyl (yes no) yes Wottr al oround cylinder (yes flO Yes

R ral Qror

Lower

Number and type

(molded straight)

Ilnslde diameter

Number and type

I(molded straignr)

One Molded

1 50

One Molded IUpperhose

1 50

I I Number and type Hose Not Used(molded stragt)IByposs

oNumbe of bladesamp spacn 4 76o amp 104 (a) (b)

IDiometer I 17 62 19 0 Fan Ratlo fan to crankshaft rev I 951 (lOSl with AC) 1~91112S1 with Ale bull AT 1121 with M

Fan cutout type 1o1iri r1+-h-hQm+-dmiddot-i(~11v Cnntrnl1pl l-~ fa 1( 0 Bearing type ~pp Wa er~ Pumo Fan ~ ~ A ~ C R C E FG F F I

bull Drive General-or middotaternato r IA A B A B n F F F F belt s I Water Pump ~ A A A C R C E F G E F I (indicate Po we Steering B BD G I belt used I Air Conditioning II C C H H by letter) II

Ii

1

bull Drive 3elt DimenSions

Angle of V

A

36deg

B

36deg

C

36deg

D

36deg

E

36deg

F

36deg

G

36deg

H

36deg

I

36deg

J I K

Nominal Length (SAE) 390 51 5 580 276 540 500 520 590 535 Width 38 47 47 38 38 38 47 47 47 (a) 7 blade 18 d~a Power-Flex fan on 6 cyl w~th AC (b) 7 blade 195 dia fan on all V-8 with AC - 5 blade 19 dia Power-Flex

std on 400 V-aexcept std 4 blade fan used with Ram Air Option

AMA Specifications-PasseQe Car P og 1oge r2

DATE iSSUED_3_-l_1_-_-S_ REVSED_(_i___DEL YEAR_----9_MAK E OF CA R--zJ~~--c--FlRE3tD REBIRDIREBIRD

350 cu ~n Eng~~es 400 cu in E~g~nes250 =~ i~ Engines

MODEl

ELEORICAL - SUPPLY SYSTEM Delco i-59 (=) Je1co R-59

12-66 Moke and Model Delco -55 (al

iVoltage RIg amp Torcl Plotes Ii 12-54 12-54

511 - 53 Amp~ 2 SM - 61 AmpHrISAEDesignationampAmpHrRtgI 17 Ml - 44 AmoHr Battery

Unde- ood - 1 H SideLocation il Under Bocd - RB Side

T ermlna I grounded

Make

a~ive

Generator ~M~0~d~e~I_______________________~____-21~1~O~OL7~6~1~(C~)~______~______~~~~~~(d~l__________r-______~1~1~0~O~8~3~2~(~f~)________

Type and rOling 37 Amo (el eel 37 Amp (elor Alternoror IOutput ot eglne idle (n utral) 5-10 Amps

IRoflo Gen To Crs rev 2~-~1 (3021 Wit C)

iMoke Delco Remv

1119515

iTyp Regulati~~ Contac~s in Standard Tvoe

iClOSing volag Cutoue Relay ~ot Required I generotor rpm

Regulator Revfrse curreont Cutoue Relay Not Required110 ap n

Regu VoitoQe

Ilated

Voltage

tei t

condltlon

I -

ElECTRICAl- STARTiNG SYSTEM

Motor RotatIon (drlve Clockwise

lend view)

Mok Jelco RemvI

Stortlnq Modei 107293 1107355

Clutch

Motor

control

Switch (sol noid manuol

Starting

procedure

Solenoid

II Place gearshift leller i1 neutral and depress outch With cold engine cepress I acceleraeor pedal to floor and release With ann engine hold acce1erator pedal I about halfway down turn ignition key clockwise to engage starter release key as

soon as engine starts

middotUse neucral or park with automaeic transmission (No clutch)

Engag ment type Ii Slidine Gear - Overrlnning

IPinion mh s (front r ar) il Front

Motor

Drive INumb r

PinIon

IManual Flywh 101 teeth

IAuto

Flywheel tooth Monuol

fac wldrh Aulo

11

15S

ISS

I

41

41

9

166

166

40

40

la) Delco 11-59 used w~th Ale or HD baetery opeLon (bl With regular fuel eng~ne - Delco 11-59 wLth premium fuel engine or HD battery opt~on

(c) 1100760 (55 amp) with AC (d) 1100700 (55 amp) with AC (e) Diode reotified 3-phase alternating current (f) 1100830 (55 amp) wLth AC

I

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car age 1J Page 13

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUE09- 11 - 6 8REVISED Ie)

FlREBIRD MODel

0 V-8 2-Bbl EngineselECTRICAL - IGNITION SYSTEM 250 L-6 Engines

ad- In

~ronai - Srd Op A I Standard Type Transsforlzed - Std Opt NA i Not Offered

Other ( pec fy) I ---Make I Delco Remy Model 1115414 1115410

Ampgt i Enne sloPoed I 34 I Engne Idling 21

iMake I Delco Remv

IMadel II 1 () A 7 r (rl ) 111 n4 7 4 (~) 1111942 (c) 1111960 (d) ICentfgal Start (rpm) qnn 1000 800 1100 ladv n I

I 15-19 12-16 13-17 12-16c sh of _nlermecilOUt

jd~grees I ~engjne pOlnfS deg bull L rpm

pm i I 1 cn 750 1950 2000 lIomlnal) lMox deg_ - rpm 1126-~Oi34400 24-2a5100 22-264800 20-244600

D1 strlb v fOr Vocuum IStart (n Hg) 5-7 5-7 6-8 8-10

Ie shaft Iintermedate NoneIdegrees - pants dego in Hg ln Hg bull (nomnal 1M d H

15deg (a 10 5 115 20deg 13-15 20deg 15-1 ax ego n g -IBreaker gap (n) I 016

ICam angle dg 31 - 3~4__________~1~~____~2~8~-~3~2________

7

8reaker orm tension (oz) 19 23 Crankshaft deg bull rpm TDC 5deg BTDC IMark location On Balancer On IMake

9

I I ~ Madel I AC R-44NS r AC R-45S

Spark Thread mml i 14 MMPlug Tghtenng lorqve (lb ft) 15-25 IGap I 033 - 038 IConductor lyoe Distributed Resistance

Cabl~ Insulolian type NeoPrene iSpork plug proteetor HVPalon Boot

ELECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION Locations amp type II (e)

(a) Used on 1 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (b) Used on 4 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (c) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with auto trans (d) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with man trans (e) Wide gap distributor rotor distributed resistance secondary cables

resistor spark plugs (5000 OHMS) engine to dash ground strap and fender skirt to frame ground strap

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page lJ3Page J 3 a

MAKE 0 F CA R ___p_on_t_i_ac______ DEl YEAR--=1969__ DATE ISSUED 9-1-53 REVISED_(____

FREBIRD

MODEL 350 v-a 4-B~1 Sngknes and All 400 v-a EnginesElECTRiCAL - iGNITION SYSTEM

Standard

i ron~Sod - Sd Upt NA

iConv on) - Sd Op NA

Not Offarea

Of h f r s pe c ~ fy )

Delco Remv

1115410 C )

34 I Ams

IEnglne Idlng 21

IModJ lllHlIcl 111l96Sldl 1 nU966 tel

(f)Timing

Pulley Hub

All 00 Engkoes)Spak ThOd 1m) 14mm ----------- shy

28 - 3l

90 8TDC

Crankshaft

AC

lC R-4SS (AC R-44S on

Plug Tgh---n-9--o-r-q-u-e~(~lb-~h-~I------t-----------------------------1~5~-~2-5---------------------

IGap 033 - 038

Ccnducar yp~e~____________-_______________________~D~i~s~t~r~i~b~u~ted Resistance I n ~u IQ ton Yo __ _______Npoundp--r--ene-_--_---=_------------------Coble SPOllo DIUt Ph)f ft Halon BootI

ElECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION

See Page 13

(al Used en -i-Bbl 400 ell in v-a englnes with Turbo Hydra-Matic (b) Used on 4-Bbl 400 cu in -9 engine$ 1 th Manual1ransmtssion (el Used on ~-abl 400 IU in Ram Air IV anglnes Manual and Automatic Transmissions (dl Used on J-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Turbo Hydra-Ma tic (el Usna on 4-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Manual 7r1nsmiss ion (f) 15deg aTDC Ram Air IV engine~n

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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 14

MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n-t-~-middota_c___MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErY-1l- 68 REVISED~_)___ _

FIREBIRD I FIREBID I FIREBIRD I FIRI4BOCI f

MODel FIREBTRD S~RINT ~~ 3 5 o_l~~ H0

ElECTRICAl-INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT

-

shy

a rC1

Speed- i Type Mechani-al ometer I Tnp odomete (yesno) No~--- -

- Charge dcao - ype Telltale Lamp-TemperoTure indicator - fype I Telltale Lamp -ad pressure indlcoTor I Telltale LamQtype -~ ---Fuel ndcatar - ype i Electric Gags

I Optional instrument cluster with temperatureOthe

[ rli 1 gtrpccnp rp11 1 ltgt reDl rl~Fd [l tr gages Rlus tad Wind IType - Standard Two-Speed Electricshield - pe-r Ttee - degetional None Wndmiddot I Standara ~E=leQtr~~c~__~P~um~~nt~~al w~t~ W~per Mot6~I Type - __shield Nosher Type - Op bullbull onol None

IType Solenoid I i Num ber used 1 Std (a)IAme draw (each) 43 to 59 125 v

Horn

D__RI_V_E_U_N_I_TS__-_C_l_UT_C_H__IM_a_nua_I_T_ro_n_~_i_ss_io_n_i_6~_-C~y_l~__E~n~g~i~n~e~s~____1 V-8 Engines

Make amp ty pe il Own-Dry Type presure olate sprlnos 1 Disc Spring Toto I 5 of n9 _Qad(Ib)____-il-il_______________~2~0=5~O-i(bJ-_- ~ - - _-=-_~-_-_-~~-_-~ No of cutch driven discs ~I One

I~M-O-te--o_I------_+------__- __--_--~w~o~v~e~n~M~o~l~d~e~d~_A_s~b__e_s_tps ____ _ IOutsde amp nscle_~-lO 0 X 6~ c J9~_~_~ sect 5

Clutch I TOIOI elloolso bull nI 8293 (c) 8556-=--_---_-i-__~---L-J--lJ-J___________I___-_ faCIng jThckness I 135 (c) 140

iEng0lmnl cushon 1 Ing method it Driven Plate Waved Spoke Springsi

Release IType amp method bearl ng of lubncoton Ball Thrust - Prepacked amp Sealed Torsona Methods sprIngs

damping frlcton mateol Coil Sprin s and Metal to Metal Friction

(a) Second horn optional (b) 2350 pressure on Firebird Sprint and Firebird 400 (c) Firebird Sprint uses 104 x 65 driven plate with 8056 effective

area and 140 facing thickness

FomRe 3

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page is

Pontiac 1969MAKE OF CAR MODel YEAR DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot)

--------------~---

MODEL FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD

SPRINT 350 FIREBIRD

HO FIREBIRD

400

DRIVE UNITS - TRANSMISSIONS Manu I 3-speed (std ar opt)

AvtomoTIC

DRIVE UNITS - MANUAl TRANS

--- 3-SPEED 4-SPEED

Number or forward speeds 350 V-8(b) All V-8(c)6 Cyl (a) 6-Cyl All V-8(d) 24212851 2541 2851n first 2521 1611 20211681 1501T i In secono 1881

ronsml s~ 51Qn OfIQS i In third 1 00 11 00 1 1001 1351 1461

In fourth 1001 1001 j In rev~rse 2951 2331 28512631 2591

Synclronous mesnlng S pee dy geor s All Forward

SIlIft iever location (a) (b) Floor Shift I

I Cooeelly (at) 35 28 35 35 IIType recommended TYEe A - Extreme Pressure

Lucri nr SA E VI smiddot1 Summer I I coS Ity I Win number Extreme cold

80 or 90 80 or 90 80 or 90

DRIVEmiddot UNITS - MANUAL TRANS WOVERDRIVE For onSMISSlon data see manual transmission section)

Type pianetory or other Not Offered ManucH iockoU1 yes nol

Downsndr acceiertuor confrol (yes no)

Minmvm cT-tn speed

Geor ottO

IC ()(O dODOClty pI ver rive oniy

Seperete Ii Iler (yes no) I I Type recommended

Lub con t i SummerjSAEis WintI~OSitY

number Extreme cold

(a) Column shift standard - floor shift optional (standard on Firebird Sprint (b) Available with standard column shift only (c) Standard on 400 cu in V-8 includes floor shift - optional on 350 cu ir

V-8 (d) Special order close ratio transmission (2201 1641 1281 1001

and 2271 R) standard and only available with 391 and 4331 rear axle ratio on Firebird 350 HO and Firebird 400

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car PoglII 16

ISSU ED_3_-_~l_-_a_REVISEO_(middot_1__MAKE 0 F CAR __pon~tlac----___MO 0 EL YfAR_9_6_9__0 ATE

FIREBIRD PIREBIRD SPRT FIREaIlW 350IFREBIRD -10

FlREBIRO 350 2-BBL i FlREBlRO ~OOMODEL FREBIRO 350

DRIVE UNITS- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Tod nOm

Torque Conver~erType describe

Selecto locolon Steering Column (a)

List 9or rattos Selecto Pobullbulln ond indicot which abullbull used in

II I J R1- 1 75

Jshy LipCJ -6 rT6Gl-shy1 )0

1

R 1 92

)j

- shy0 S

252 252 152 1 52 1 00

L 252 (c j

20$ ~l D

248 148 100

S 248 1 48

L 24S(dl

och slec to pos ilion

-1 ~n ~k-q ~ f-~ l_hl -6 4-8bl V-8 2-Bb1shy hSO 2-8b 1shy 350 ~-3bl 1400 4-ltlbl

Mo ushft s oeed -dri a ranse I ~) ao I 7J i(eI40(fI61 (eI6] (f)70 (eISO (fI851(eI45 (f)7~(e)41 (f)721(e)43 (7

Mea ~ieldown speed-drive ronge (J) 75 68 lig)62(h)3 (g) 65 (h) 60 (g) 80 (hi 47(g) 72 (h) 2~(g) 66 (hi 21(gl 74 (1 J 6

INumb r of 1 menfS I Three

Toque Mox roo at s loll i 281 I 25 1 251 201 2 0 1 I 231 I 23 ~

conetor Type 01 coolin9 (oi I quid) Ii Water

INomnol diomefr I 11~75 1251

LubriconCopocy-ef11 (pt) 15 (aporolC) 16 (ApprolC) 19 (Approx)

i Type commendd GM Dexron Automatic ~ransmission Fluid

Speclol transmtsston Shift lever must be lfted over stop to enter tpark J Reverse I and Low (S gtn 400) paSl t1ons Eng~ne starting on Neutral and ark positions orovided for ifeolures

ORNE UNITS - PROPEllER SHAFT Numb sed I vne

IType (stroigI tube tub-intub Straight lClbe inferno I ernal dompr ele) I

OUl

diom

Ingh

Ii Monuol 3middotspd trons II

I II I

IMa~uol 4-sped Iron s

2 75 x

275 x

4995 x 065

4996 065x

_011

thicleshy

ness Overdrive transmIssion I

Automotrc fran sml ssion I 275 x 4996 lC 065

Not Available

275 lC 4930 x 065

Cnte 10 centr of unlvesal IOlnu 0 10 cntIne of reor oachmen (Conlinued)

(a) Floor with optional console (b) Total torque multiplication in 1st gear is 4931 with 6 cyl 441 with V-8 engine (c) Total ~orque multiplication ln 1st gear is 6301 middot lth 6 cyl 5041 with V-8 engine (d) Total torque multiplication 1n 1st gear is 5701 (e) 1-2 Upshift bull (f) 2-3 UpShift ~ (g) 3-2 Kickdown (h) 3-1 Kickdown (i) Rally shifter available with console option provides manual speed shift stops to locate second and third gear

pOSitions when the lever is deflected to the righ~ hand path (j) Based on non-Ale car with standard axle for the engine indicated

Page 7 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car P age 17

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 ----------------~d----

FlREBIRD FlREBIRD I FlREBIRD FlREBIRD IMODEl================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD==k==S=P=R=INT==~=====35=0==~====H==O===~==4=0=0======

DRIV EUNITS - PROPELLER SHAFT cont)

IType lplalnInter- Not Usedanh-fcton)mediate

Ilubrication (filtlngbearing Not UsedIprepack)

iType Splined SI ip INumber 01 teeth 27Yoke

15 0 00 1175

IMoke and Mig No Saginaw - Size 44 (Regular) INumber used

Universal

lOIn ts

IType (boll and trunnioncroSSI

Rear ottach(umiddotboltclompec) II

Bearing I Type ipiclin

onllmiddotfriction)

Ilubric (fittng

prepack) II

Cross U-Bo1t

Anti-Friction

Prepacked De token through torque tube

Or arms sprIngs) Sprinas Torque token through (torque tube

or orms i sprIngs) Springs

DRIVE UNITS - AXlE Type (front reorl Rear

Semi-Floating HypoidDescplon

limited Slip differentol ype Spring Loaded Clutch (Opt )

150Drive Pinion Offset

2No of differential pinions

Pinion odlustment (shim otheri Sh~m

Pinion beoflng adj (shim other) Collapsible Spacer Wheel bearing type Single Row Ball Bearinq

CapaCIty (pt) 3 Type recommended A-9 Hy-goid (a)

lubricant Summer 80-90~~gti~ Wintercosi ty 80-90

Inumber Extreme cold 80-90

AXlE RATIO TOOTH COMBINATIONS (See page 3 for ax Ie ralia us age)

AI ratio 2411~56127812931~O813231 3361 3551

No of Pinion 17 16 14 14 13 13 11 11 teeth IRing geor 41 41 39 41 40 42 37 39

3901

10 39

~33

9 139

Ring Gear DO 81~5

(a) Special lubricant required with limited slip differential

ge i 3 Poge 18AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODel YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErj-11-68 REVISED(e)

I FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD

MODEL SPRINT 350 HO 400

oRIV EUNITS - WH EELS ~ Tye amp morerlol Disc - Steel

Std I 14 x 6 (a~ 14 x 7 (a) ~m ISlle amp flonge type)

IOpt None ~pe (bolt or stud) Bolt

qohment i Circle dlamerer 475 I Number ond size 5 716 - 20

MODEL

DRIVE UNITS- TIRES

I Size ply rating amp ply E70 shyType (boos radiol elc)

Stondora i Full roted Front

14 F7~

In flo II n ~-__--J+-___-L=t-IJuJJ--JiJUcuLJ--=----~-J=uuuJu-ldJi1lll-____ Pr Reo

Rev Mi Ie 01 SO MPh

F70 - 14 (b)

F70 - 14 Polyglas - 2 Ply carcass with 2 Fiberglass Tread Plys shy4 Ply Rated

BRAKES - PARKING Type of control Foot Lever Application - Hand Pull Release LocOllon of conrol Below~Instrument Panel at Left Operoes on Rear Service Brakes If sepa- Type (inlernal or external) Not =lgtnarat9 rote from Drum diameter lll~ cOTa ~Q

Srv ce

Drakos Lining size (length )( wdTh ~ thickness) Not Separate

(a) On four road ~wrreelsmiddot- std Space Saver Spare tire is on 14 x 5 rim wheel (b) 2 Ply - 4 Ply rated Std spare tire size is 735 - 14 - space saver

type Size increases to 775-14 for v-a cars with AC and v-a convertiblE without AC

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Page 9 Page J9AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR_-=-Po~n~ti 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6 8REVISED (e)a~c__MODEl YEAR

FIREBIRD I FIREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD MODEl ________________~~F_I_RE~B_I~RD~~_SP_RI __~____ __~____ ____~____~4~0~0____N_T 3_5_0 H_O

BRAKES - SERVICE Type (drum) or (disc amp no of coistons Drum - Std Front Disc-Sinqle Opt La)

Self adustng (std opt NA) Standard

Special [ Type proportion delay - Metering Type - DelayValving r metering other

Power broke make amp I Std ---Iype (remote int elc)1 Opt Delco Moraine Inteqral Tvpe Vacuum Suspended (b)

Effective area (Sq in) 1494 1036 Grass lining area (sq inl U 1555 1106 Swecol area (so in) 2692 3509 Front 10 Reor Effectiveness Relationship 626 626

Diameter I Front 95 -shy(nominal) I Rear 95

Drum Type and

Cast Alloy Iron (c)material -shyOuter working diameter -shy 1094 Inner working diameter -shy 688

ROlor 100WorkinCl width -shyI Moteriol amp type (ventedsolid -shy Cast Alloy Iron - Vente d

Wheel cyt Front 1125 29375 inder bore Reor 875

Moster Bore 1 00 1125

Cyli der di splocemenl Fronl 59 69 di stribulion I Rear 41 31

Pedol orc ralio 621 (d) 351 (d)

Line pressure at 100 lb pedal load 700 800 Shoe I Front (e) None Clearance I Rear (e)

Bonded or ri eted Riveted Material Molded Asbestos

Size Prim or 76 X 25 X 196 540 X 1 93 X 41 outmiddot

Front (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 25 X 265 ~S40 X 1~u X 44

I 1) thickness orinmiddot board - shy

Broke Segments per shoe OneI

ining Material Molded Asbestos

Size Prim or 76 X 20 X 196out-

Rear (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 20 X 265

thickness) or inshyboard

Segments per shoe One

Excludes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Includes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Total swept area for four brakes (Widest lining contoct width for each brake x its contact circumference) (a) Included with power brake option (b) Included with front disc brake option (c) Front Finned 1 pc casting Rear Finned composite ~d) Ratio at 05 in push rod travel e) Tighten drum brakes to heavy drag then back off 26 notches

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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 20 Page 20

MAKE OF CAR__o_n_t_~_a_c____MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSU -11-68 REV

MODEL

STEERING -Manual (sId opt NA) i Standard Power iSId opt NA) i Ootional Adjuslab Ie Type and

Iilting Wheel Adjusts Vertically - Seven Positionsdescriptionste ring wheel

(tilt swing other) I(std apr NA) I Optional Manual 1475 X 1525

Whee I 0 i ame ter 14) X 1gtgtPower I

Wall to woll (I amp r) I 411OutSioe TurnIng

front Curb to curb (I amp r) I 385diam Ier

Wall to wall (I amp r) iInside 225(feet) reor Curb to curb (I amp r) II 230

IType Recirculating Ball Bearing Make Saginaw

Monua I Gear ~41 (a~IRatos 2621 (b) INo he 1 lurns (stop to stop)

IType (coalol linkoge etc)

Make

Power G ar

I T p

47 (c)

161 1241 Belt rrorn Crankshaft

iNo wheel turns (stop to stop) 2--5- - Lock to Lock i Type Link Paralleloqramr---- ILocation (front or reOr

0

Rear of Wheelsof wheels OTher)Linkage

Drag link (trans or longt) lransStrqRod Connects Tie RodsPitman amp Idler Arms ITi rods (one or two) i Two Inciination at camber (d g) I 8 14 to 914 5deg Camber B tUpper I Ball Jointeartngs I

(type) lLow r String

Ball JointA i

IThru$ I Sprint Load Taken By Lower Ball Joint Wh I Align Caster (deg) 0 to 1 0 Pos (ronge at - Camber (deg) 14 0 Neq to 34 0 Poscurb wtamp preferred) Toe-in (outside Irack inches) liS to 14 Stering spindle amp joinl type Reverse Elliott - Ball Joint

o Iinner bearing 1249tamete Wheel IOuter bearing I 749 Spindle

Thread ize I 34 - 20 Bearing type Taper Roller

(a) 281 with combination of V-8 engine and air conditioning (b) 3111 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning (c) 54 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning

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l 96MAKE OF CAR_p_o_n_t_l_middota_c_----__MODEL YEAR__ _ _9_DATE ISSUEa- 11- 68 REYISED~_ FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD

MODEL================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD~~S=P=R==IN=T==~===3=5=0==~===H==O====d===4=0=0====== (See Supplement page for detools on A SuspensonlSUSPENSION - GENERAL

PrOVISion tor broke dip confrtd

PrOYISIOn tor ace squaf control

SpecIal prOVISions for Jack Locating Provisions on Front and Rear Bumpers_e~o_r~lo~c~k~n~g~__________________~~______________--~~----______~

Shock ILT~y~p~e__________________~________________~~~~K-~~~~____LD~_W~a~y~________________ absorber iMake

Shock Absorbers d

Ironl amp r--------------------il---------------------shyreOr iPiston do

Firm Control in

SUSPENSION - FRONT Type and de5crlotlon

Ball joint independent front suspension with upper and lower control arms mounted on rubber bushings

Type con iMaterla I al1v Steel ISize (cod desgn eght amp 10

Spring 1140 X 360Ibar length dia)

Spng (He (lb per 1) 275 Std 22337 - 320 amp 345 (a) IRate al wheel lib ler n) 73 Std 22331 - 85 ~ 92 a lType link Inkle

Stoblzet Ilromeles) Link lMalerol amp bar dameter AllQ~ Steel 6a1S

SUSPENSION - REAR

Dr and Torque aken through Bear Sprjngs iTlpe Mnlti-Tgt-I-f ~areal amiddot r ltt-~p i-I~ize (Iengrh widtheot deSign

560 X 250lhelghr amp 10 bar ength amp dia 1

Sprong Spring rOle (lb per n) 82 Std 22337 - 79 8999118 amp 122 (a) ~ale or wheel lib per in) 83 Std 22337 - 80 90-TtfO~ 119 amp 123 ~a - Mounting rnsulatlon Iype Rubber Bushings

4 amp 5If lNo 01 leaes leal ~~hQck lelcomp or len s1 Compression

Stabi z r Type (Inklinldessframeless) Not Used MOI ol None

Not UsedT rack bar ty pe

(a) Alternate springs used as required for body styles and optional equipshyment

Form Rev 3-67

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

11 68MAKE OF CAR ~~~_P_o_n_t_i_a_c__--_MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEO- - REVISED_l-_)__

-FlREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400

MO DEl ===========---=~--=--_-=~==b==== ___ ~~__ ~ I

FRAME

Type ond desrq)tlon tSeparote frome

undrzed frome partlolfy ~ unit zed framel Integral Body - Frame Combination with Separate Ladder Type Front Frame Section

BODY - MISCElLANEOUS INFORMATION

Type c nosh (Iocque noml--r~- -- - --- - Acrylic Lacquer______

Hooci conr bolonced iys na) Ii ______-Xes__~ =------------Hooo el5e contol ( rnol enol) ~___ e~t~rIlc~

Vhce Incen No~ ocolon II Left Front Edge of Instrument Panel -+1-+_ Vis ib lej1rgugh -h--middot~~n=d-=s=hi~e==_l=d~___________________ _

I Engne No 10cOIon I Top of Cyl Block on R H Side Near Oil Filler (a)

---~-------------

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___---1NuCl-L_yen t WindJioCLlw--__________ JNillr1nlJ_yent WindQ~____

IFron I Zi g-Zag fpri n g wi t- h--F-o--aolJm--P=a~d--_____ _ Rear 1- d~I~______tr-_________~Z~lwg~-~Z~ag~~~~p~r~~n~g~ w~~Jo~~t~t~o~nu-~P~a~____________ 3d $eat

_ i_=_ro_n__~__C__on_p_~OI_)___ ~1-R_ea_r__--I___________

ir-~-r_a_nI -+________ZOL~bull Jg--ZioLa5O~g~S-Iltp~ri ng wi tILf-oa~m~P~ad-__________ Seu r =CK type r-iP-ea_r___-H- ingl~_ with -Co-t=-=ton~P-=ad==--______________ Ziljg~-~Zuag~-SltJP~r

Jrd sea

Wjild stlleid glass typ~ I e Single Curved Laminated Safety Platesigie Crved ~ laminated piatel

1de 910SS ype il curved Single Curved Tempered Safety Plate

~emDerea olatel

80Cklg) glos type compound

cvrveci bull tempered plate three Single Curved-TemperedSafety Plate (b) 22367piece 22337BODY STYLE ~~U~

Side ~Iass exposed surface ar a

10326Windshleid gloss eICoosed surface area

lJ~~Ull28b shy 83408192Backlight glass exposed surface areo -- -~-- 29804- 30235shy

---_

Totol gloss expos d surface area

_M_ ~ ~- --

Ign~t~on lock on steer~ng column aISo lOCkS steer~ng gear ana gearsn~r~ tIn Reverse with manual - Park with automatic transmission) key removable in locked position only and opening drivers door operates key in lock buzzer Interior ~ront door locking knobs moved

CalFront of RH cylinder bank on V~8 engines (b) Flexible plastic on convertible

torward to deter theft

Form Rev 3-67

AlVA Spccificatiols-Passe~Ce- Car Page 2J

ISSt ED _9-___-6_B_RV IS D_(e_)___N( 0 F CA( _---Po=ntlmiddotaC=----___MODE L Y 2Alt _1_9_69___ D AT

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD I FIREllIU) FIREBIRD

0 DEL ================F=I=RE=B=I=U)=====S=P=RNT=~=======3=5=O======H==O========4=O=O=====

(Indicate her standard oponal or NA on eoch )CGNVENIENCE EQUIPjVENT I Si~ ~indows Ootional

Power wndows ~~V~e~n~t-=~~~n~d~o~w~sL-____~______~_____________________________________~N~O~~Ve~n~t~W~i~n~d=o~w~s~________________~______________

L Backlight or tolgol Not Offered

Powr seat (specify typ os Power Tilt Seat (Fore and Aft Plus Elevation ~t Rear Edge) on ~H Bucket Seat - Optionalwell as avo lobility)

Radios (speedy type as well a availability)

Optional AM AM-FM A-FM Stereo - All Push Button Type

~ ItOr seot speok fIIr Optional

P~wer QfItenna Rear Mounted - Ootional

Not Offeredltecinng front seat bock (RL Or Doth)

Fronl eol head restroiner (RmiddotL or both) Standard

Clock Optional

Aor conditIone (5peclfy type Optional Reheat Cycle With Bi-Level A~r Distribut~on Systemand ova lobi Ii ty)

Safecruard Speedometer - Optional

tional on Cars With V-S En ine and Automatic ~ransm~ssion Combination

Not OfferedIgon lock lamp

Standard on Mardtop Coupe - Not Offered on ConvertibleDome lamp

Standard

Optional

Underhood lamp Ootional

CQurtesy lamp standard

Moa lamp Not Offered

Auto Irans quod lomp Slandard

3cereo Tape Player

Not Cf=ered

Ava~lable w~th All Radio Installations

~anual Antenna Front Mounted - Included itl Radio

Power Operated Top Optional on Convert~ble

Rear Window Defogger Optional - Not Ava~lable on Convertible

achometer Hood Mounted or Instrument Panel Mounted al

Elec Luggage Compt Lid Release Optional

LAMP HEIGHT AND SPACI~G

Height abov ground to center af bulb Or marker

Distance from CiL of cor to ente of bulb

tteocHomp

Toal

Sdeorncrkr

Headlomp

TOI

H9heu

-L-owes tmiddot

Hghest

Lowest

i Font

Rear

Inside

IOutsIde

Insde

OutSide

i I I I I

II I I

244

24 4

246

246

165

218

n4 281

160

252

Diectlonal Font

Reo

I I Same

250

as Tail Lamo

bull If Single headlamps at used ent here (al Panel mounted type not available at start ~f production - optional clock not available with this tachometer option

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MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-68REVISED_e__

WEIGHTS

MODEL Style No

illf-fIREBIRD SPRINT hardtoo Coupe CQmzertiole

22337 22367

i I1841 143032711 433 1929 1596 3521 i 433

I - _shy

6~7-i73 827 1 113 2 6 7 173 827 11 J

I1I i I II i

FIREBIRD 350 ErdtoE Coupe

i 223371

I i I i I 1962 14393401 I 433 1 567 173I

i -- shy

827 1 LJ gt ~

Convertible 22367 I

2046i 1605-36511433567 173 I i

82 7 i lJj 41

FIREBIRD HO I i bull I I II Hardton Coune 223 19841 14583442 1 433 i 567 173 827 ll

I433 I 567 1173 ffi7 1 l~jConvertible 22367 1 20681 16243692 I

I --~

l ~ I i

i i 1FIREBIRD 400 1_ ---shy20081 146313471 1 433 i 567 1173 827 _J jHardtop Coupe 223371 - i 433 567 117 3 827 ii 11Convertible 22367 1 2092 1629 1 3721 i i -shy- I

I =+II

i I

I -- shy

_

-- shy - shy shy

-- shy-

Ace sores amp EClJipmenl DII a WQhrs ~emcrrK

Automat~ Trans 0 Firebird and -FirebIrd -350 only Turbo Hvdra-Matic 1+ 18 1+ 10 + 28 I All models___

1+ 31 II - shy -- shyPower Steerincr - 2 1+ 29 I - - shy --- shy -Power Brakes DiscFrt l 1+ models+ 26 2 1+ 28 All - shyPower Brakes (DrumFrtl + 9 1+ 1 1+ 10 All except Firebird 4a1

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Air Conditionina 1+108 1+ 4 1+112 i Firebird -- shy - ---- shyAir Conditionina +104 1+ 4 1+108 Firebird j50 Air Conditionincr 1+ 96 1+ 1+ 98 I Firebird

--~

2 400 shyRadio amp Man- Antenna + 6 1+ z + 9 - shy - -shy400 HO Enaine Oot I I 0 Firebird 400 400 EnqOp~ 12 I Firebird~()()--

- ~ ~~--- --shy _

Ram Air IV - 10 shy 2 I -shy - - shy

-----------shy

I -- - shy - shy _ shy -- shy - -shy -- shy- - - - --

I 1 --- shy

I I -- shy - shy -- shy

-- - shy -- shy -I I I I

-middotReference - SAE Aeraspace-Autamalive draWing standards Section E 1_02 (d)_

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CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

KEY SHEET

EXTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

vpoundRTICAL

ERO liNe

ACTUAL FRONT WIDTH OF OASH~ LZ) ~

~ y~ ~ I Hl01 ~- - j ~--t-

i ---101114 plusmnL30middot H138 I

j t~ i -- _ r-7il-r ~HL2 Jj~(~-- ~---LIZ7-- H 106 CLUOpoundO RAMP HI07

AGLpoundl Ll04J LIO LIOS

I -- L 103 ~--------

LENGTH amp HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE

INTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

WIDTH gtlt50 H51

FRONT COMPT qEAR COMPT

-- H~6 -=~-- ~~Tmiddot~ )~_L~8~A__ I

THIRD SEAT

- L204 -t

Form RaY 3-67

AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 26 Poge 26

CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET

DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS

oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround

eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull

11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out

SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured

Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS

EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF

DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn

L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard

eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front

_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr

LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf

123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~

_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension

130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface

EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the

ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole

centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle

enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol

mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel

H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t

~t front of rear wnee openIng

middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord

GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an

ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS

104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis

106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes

11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes

Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie

HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson

fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal

L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal

H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~

L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol

ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS

H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~

REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen

Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon

from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~

L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of

pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg

H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering

L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat

~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon

~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon

-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side

Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when

r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo

comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~

-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn

est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt

grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi

STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L

lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n

1 at HIP ROeM

c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f

plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third

-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure

H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical

STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The

hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne

L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne

W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level

W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~

H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine

H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen

V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised

W4 L20J H20 I 1728

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MAKE 0 F CAR --=Pontiac-___Ma DEl YEA R 19 6 9 DATE ISSUEamp-11-68REVISED(el

PIREBIRD RAv1 AIR IV ENGINE OPTION MODEl-====--=====~-================================================= ENGiNE - VALVE SYSTEM IcontI

Open s (0 B Te) II 42I shyLiming

86Clos s Intak (base~ on I 308Durationmiddot d g top at 95Opens (GBBC) rame

Closes ( A TCl 45 ExnaustpontsJ 320Duroton bull dgi

87 Valve openna overlap

GM-8440 wAlum Treatment on Face amp Chrome Plated Stern 01 011 lengtn

[Material

5198 2113 - 2107Actual overall head dia

30deg Seat - 29deg FaceAngle of eat amp Face

Not UsedSeat Insert moterial

3419 - 3412Stem di am ter

0016 0033Stm to guide clearance

Lift (lt0 zero lash) i 520 + 011 Intake

Valve cloed 70Outer 1820(lb~ in) I 80spring press 8 214Vale open I

1300i Ien9tn 228 37

(lb in)

Vale closed Inner 1750 (lb~in) 43Ispring

105Ipress amp Vale open 1230Ien9th (Ibmiddot~ n) 115 21-2 Steel wAlum Treat on Face amp Chrome Platea SternI Materi a I

Overalllen9th 5212 1 773 - 1767 Actual overall head dia~

I Angle of seat amp fac 45deg Seat - 44deg Face Seat nt matal Not Used Stem diameter 3414 - 3407 Stem to guide clearance 0021 - 0038 Lift ((il Xero lash) 520 + 011

E hau st

- Outer Valve clased 70 1820(lbin)spring 80

iL4press amp Valye open length 228 1300(I11in1

~ 37Velec lasedInner 1750(lb i~l 43spring

pres s amp LUgtVale open 1230length (lbin) 115

ENGINE -LUBRICATION SYSTEM Main bearings Pressure

Type of Connecting rods Pressure lubri camiddot Piston pins Solash lion

(pled prebullbullure

Camshaft bearings

Tappets

Pressure Pressure

noulel Toming lIear or chain Metered Jet Cylinder wall Metered Jet

(Continued)

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Pge a

MAKE OF CAR_-P~o)n~lt~i-a~lc------___ MODEL YEAR 969

FIREBIRD FIREBIRDFIREBIRD 350 HOSPRINTMODEL FIREBIRD

ENGINE-LUBRICATION SYSTEMcontj

Normal 011 pressure (ib engine

01 aress sending un (elect or mechl Electric Type 0 i ntake [floating stationary) Stationa Screen Oil filter system If11 flow porr other Full Flow _F__lt~e_r~re~o~lo~c~e~m~e~n_t_ie~l~em~en~I~~co~m~p~i~e~e~)__~__________________________~C~o~m~le~t~e__________-=_________________ CapacIty of C JSe less fl iterr-etl II (q) I 45 5

Single Viscosity Acceptable Anticipated Lowest Temp SAE Number Alternate

at grade recommended (SAE VIScosity Above Freezing (+32u F) 20W lOW - 30 and remoerotre range I

Below Freezing (OoF to +32oF) lOW lOW - 30 Below Zero 5W SW - 20

ENGINE - EXHAUST SYSTEM

Type slngle single h cross-over dual other) Single (a)

Muffl r No amp type reverse flow SfrOlgrt thru separate resonator]

Exhaust pe dltgtshy Branch iO D w a th c k ) IMain

i I

One - Reverse Flow (b)

None ( c I 200 x 060 None 200 x 060 I 225 X (d) I 225 X 070 225 X 06 o

Muffler Outlet Spount (or Spouts) 200 x 060

ENGINE - CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM Type I ventIlates to atmos ISonaord Induction System

InducflOn systemother10ptlonat None Make Ona model II AC Type CV-735C I AC Type CV-6J9C

~

LOCClflon Intake Manifold Push ROd Cover Energy source ltmanliold

Con tro i vacuum carburetor alf Manifold Vacuum Un I SfrfQm orhfrl

I Cantrol method (variable Variable OrificeIofi ce fed odi c

other)

DIscharges (to inlake

manifold corbo Olt Intake Manifold intoke olr cleaner

intake other)

Complele AI r in ie (breather cop s) stem carburetor eJlr cleaner Through Filter in the Carburetor Air C~=aner

olhe r) -

Flame arrestor (screen Check Valve check valve other) I

(a) Dual system standard on HO yn pipe joins dual outlet manifold to single exhaust pipe on Sprint Crossover pipe used on 350

(b) One crossflow muffler with dual inlets and outlets reverse flow resonshyator ahead of muffler in each pipe on dual systems

(c) Sprint yn pipe legs 200 x 060 076 - front section 070 - rear sectioni~ Front section 225 x 070 ~ear section

1t Except 350 HO engine wh~ch ~s 55 to 60 above 2600 RPM Form Rev 3 -6 7

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page 8 a

MAKE OF CAR_--=-~~~___ MODEL YEAR_--19-6-o9----DATE ISSUEr-11- 68REVISED_(e_)__

FlREBIRD

MODEl_==============~=======================4=0=0====~~================ ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM (cont)

0 i pump Iype Sour Gear Normal 01 pressure (lb engne rpm) 55-60 Above 2600 RPM Oil pre sending unt (elect or mech) Electric Type ad ntoke (floatIng stationary) StationarY Screen Oil filler system (full flow parr other) Full Flow odter replacement (element complete) Comolete CopaClly 01 c case less Ii Iterrei II (qt) 5

Single Viscosity Acceptab Anticipated Lowest Temo SAE Number Alternat

01 grode recommended (SAE scosity bullAbove Freezing (+320 F ) 20W (C) lOW - 30and temperoture range)

Below Freezing (ooF to +32oF ) lOW lOW - 30 sw SW - 20

e (d (d

ENGINE - EXHAUST SYSTEM Type Isngle sngle wth crass-over DualQual oth d

Muffler No amp ty pe (reese flow lone - Reverse Crossflow Hi th Dual Inlets amp Outlets ( a)sTralgnt tnru separate resonatod

Exhausl ppe da iO D wai I Ih ele)

Brancn

Mcun Front 200 Not Used

x 060 b Rear 225 x 070 200 x 060 Muffler Outlet S outs

ENGINE - CRANKCASE VENnlAnON SYSTEM

i Make nd madei AC Type CV-679C I Loco Push Rod Cover En rgy sourc (monltold

Conlrol vacuum carburetor oir Manifold Vacuum Unit stream oth r)I

Conlrol meThod (ooble

orifice (xed orllte

olher Variable Orifice

Complet

systtm

Discharges (10 Inlok

monrald carb Olf

Intoke oir cleaner

intok other)

Intake Manifold

Ai r n leI (br alher cop

carburetor Olf cieanef

oth r) Through Filter in Carburetor Air Cleaner

F I om e aeslor (s ereen

check valve other) Check Valve

(a) Reverse flow resonator ahead of muffler in each pipe (b) 225 x 076 with 400 HO and Ram Air IV options (c) 30W with Ram Air IV option (d) 10W-40 with Ram Air IV option

AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPoge I Pog 9

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot

1

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD

MODEL FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400

ENGINE - EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL

I Air distribution eod manfold te ~

Type (Air Injection engine

modi fi eotlons other

Air

In ection Pump

i Type

Relief valve (type) I

Displacement

Dri ve ratio

Orie type

I

I Fdter (describe)

i

I

I

VL ~

~ (if

~9

~ Air

In i ect on

Sy stem

Point of entry

Check valve tv e

Make

i Madel

Carburetor Borrel size

Drive

Neutrol

I ~i idle A F mixture

Aux Adv Systems (Iype) II i Make I 411

Iod e l I I _lty Star (rpm) Centfgal Intermed adv If paints~ crank I

1

sect ~

deQbullbull rpm degrees ~ Distributa eng rpm Maxdeg rpmi y

Start (in H glVacuum adv in Infermed crank points

dgmiddot~ in Hgd gr s ~ eng rpm Max d g bull in

i Vacuum Source

Timing Crank degre s - rpm

Cooling Syst m

Exhoust System 7

Page 0 P ge 10AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n_t_i_a_c_--__MODELY~AR 1969 DATE ISSUE8-ll- 68 REVISED ()

II IFlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREB-I-RD-shy

MODEL ================~IF=I=RE==B=I=RD==d==~=P~R7I=NT==~===3=5=0==~~==H==O~==~===4=0=0====== ENGINE _ FUEl SYSTEM See supplemenal ogtge for Deal of i=uel Iee~on

Superenorge ec f ~sed

Induction type Carburetor el Carburetor

lnll~Clon suoercharger

Refill capacIty (US gals) 185Fuel Tonk iFiller locotlon Center Rear

T yp ( lee or mech) MechanicalFuel Locations Riaht Front of Enainel Left Front of Eng~nePump Pres Sure range 4 0 - 55 I 50 - 65

Vacuum booSler (std optional none) None Fuel Type IMn Plastic Fabric in Fuel Tank and Sintered Bronze in F Iter Locations Carbo Inlet (a)

Choke type Automatic I

Intake montiold heat control Exhausterhoust or wafer I

Corbure Slandard Oil Wetted PaperA cleaner il type (c) rOplonal Two Staqe - Wetted Plastic Foam Over Paper EIemenE

neutrollor Idrlve) Automat D 500 500 650 650 1(750 Ram A~rr I I IN D Idle A F nx ---

tor

lldle speed spec iMaruol N 500(6-1 Bbl )1600 (6-4 Bb 1 )18 5 0 (35 0 - 2 Bb 1 H10 0 0 (3gt U amp 4 U U Bbl) )

CARBURETOR SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

IEngine I Corburtors Modei Usage Tronsrn5S0nDispi Make I Model

I Firebird 250 Manual Rochester 7029l65(b

Automatic Rochester 7029166(b ~

No Used Borrel and Type Si le

ll-Bbl 169 1 l-Bbl ~ 169

Firebird Sprint 250 Manual Automatic

I

Firebird 350 350 Manual 1

Firebird HO

Firebird400 amp

400 HO OptJd

Firebird 400 Ram Air IV

(a) Pleated pape

Automatic

350 Manual Turbo H-M

Manual Turbo HM

400

400 Manual Turbo H-M

iRochester I Rochester

iRochester Rochester

Rochester Rochester

Rochester Rochester

Rochester Rochester

I

inshead of Sinttred bronze (b) 7029167 withlmani trans amp At 7029168

7029261 ~7029260

7028071 7029062

bull 7029263 7029268

7029263 7029268

7029273 7029270

in all 1 amp 4

14-Bbl~ P-l38 14-Bbl~ S-225

12-BbL 169 12-Bbl 169

14-Bblr P-l38 14-Bbl 5-225

14-Bb-1shy P-l38 14-Bbl S-225

14-Bbl P-l38 14-Bbl S-225

bbl ca buretors with AT amp A C

(c) Includes provisions for thermbstatic control of carbo inlet ar temp (d) When T-42 Ram Air Option is installedthe MT 7028273 or the 7028270

AMA Specifications-rassenger Car Page J 1

7ype system (pressure pressure vetred (I Pressure Vented crmosoher1c othed I

MAKE o F CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE S5 E 9- 1 1- 6 ~ 1 U D - _ EVI5ED_middot___ -- shy

MODEL

ENGiNE shy COOLING SYSTEM

FIREBIRD

6 Cyl

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRIIT 350

shy

Engines

FIREBIRD FIREB fLO 400

V-B Engines

Radiato cop relief valve pre bullbull ure [I J-4~--li_7L__P~S ____________________ _T

~~rncula Type lenoke byposs) Choke _ ______~_____t----__ hrmo stot I St orr s to open at ( F) _________________l~Q__O_O--_______________

Type Ientfugal othe II Cent-j -FlJga J I GPM 1000 pump rpm il 16 INumberoipumps One I Div I Vbeit otheri V-Bel t

____1g_e_ong type Sealed Ball Bearing Internal

RcdJCHor care type Tube and Centerrcellu~or tube and fin other)

CoolIng 1 With heater (qt 194350 186 (400) system I Without heater (qt) I Heater Standard Equipment cOpacify IOpt equlPmentspeclfy iqt 1 i 123 wAjr Condo 1203 (350) IB7 ( 4001 with ~----~~~~--~~~~-~I~ Ioter lockets full length of cyl (yes no) yes Wottr al oround cylinder (yes flO Yes

R ral Qror

Lower

Number and type

(molded straight)

Ilnslde diameter

Number and type

I(molded straignr)

One Molded

1 50

One Molded IUpperhose

1 50

I I Number and type Hose Not Used(molded stragt)IByposs

oNumbe of bladesamp spacn 4 76o amp 104 (a) (b)

IDiometer I 17 62 19 0 Fan Ratlo fan to crankshaft rev I 951 (lOSl with AC) 1~91112S1 with Ale bull AT 1121 with M

Fan cutout type 1o1iri r1+-h-hQm+-dmiddot-i(~11v Cnntrnl1pl l-~ fa 1( 0 Bearing type ~pp Wa er~ Pumo Fan ~ ~ A ~ C R C E FG F F I

bull Drive General-or middotaternato r IA A B A B n F F F F belt s I Water Pump ~ A A A C R C E F G E F I (indicate Po we Steering B BD G I belt used I Air Conditioning II C C H H by letter) II

Ii

1

bull Drive 3elt DimenSions

Angle of V

A

36deg

B

36deg

C

36deg

D

36deg

E

36deg

F

36deg

G

36deg

H

36deg

I

36deg

J I K

Nominal Length (SAE) 390 51 5 580 276 540 500 520 590 535 Width 38 47 47 38 38 38 47 47 47 (a) 7 blade 18 d~a Power-Flex fan on 6 cyl w~th AC (b) 7 blade 195 dia fan on all V-8 with AC - 5 blade 19 dia Power-Flex

std on 400 V-aexcept std 4 blade fan used with Ram Air Option

AMA Specifications-PasseQe Car P og 1oge r2

DATE iSSUED_3_-l_1_-_-S_ REVSED_(_i___DEL YEAR_----9_MAK E OF CA R--zJ~~--c--FlRE3tD REBIRDIREBIRD

350 cu ~n Eng~~es 400 cu in E~g~nes250 =~ i~ Engines

MODEl

ELEORICAL - SUPPLY SYSTEM Delco i-59 (=) Je1co R-59

12-66 Moke and Model Delco -55 (al

iVoltage RIg amp Torcl Plotes Ii 12-54 12-54

511 - 53 Amp~ 2 SM - 61 AmpHrISAEDesignationampAmpHrRtgI 17 Ml - 44 AmoHr Battery

Unde- ood - 1 H SideLocation il Under Bocd - RB Side

T ermlna I grounded

Make

a~ive

Generator ~M~0~d~e~I_______________________~____-21~1~O~OL7~6~1~(C~)~______~______~~~~~~(d~l__________r-______~1~1~0~O~8~3~2~(~f~)________

Type and rOling 37 Amo (el eel 37 Amp (elor Alternoror IOutput ot eglne idle (n utral) 5-10 Amps

IRoflo Gen To Crs rev 2~-~1 (3021 Wit C)

iMoke Delco Remv

1119515

iTyp Regulati~~ Contac~s in Standard Tvoe

iClOSing volag Cutoue Relay ~ot Required I generotor rpm

Regulator Revfrse curreont Cutoue Relay Not Required110 ap n

Regu VoitoQe

Ilated

Voltage

tei t

condltlon

I -

ElECTRICAl- STARTiNG SYSTEM

Motor RotatIon (drlve Clockwise

lend view)

Mok Jelco RemvI

Stortlnq Modei 107293 1107355

Clutch

Motor

control

Switch (sol noid manuol

Starting

procedure

Solenoid

II Place gearshift leller i1 neutral and depress outch With cold engine cepress I acceleraeor pedal to floor and release With ann engine hold acce1erator pedal I about halfway down turn ignition key clockwise to engage starter release key as

soon as engine starts

middotUse neucral or park with automaeic transmission (No clutch)

Engag ment type Ii Slidine Gear - Overrlnning

IPinion mh s (front r ar) il Front

Motor

Drive INumb r

PinIon

IManual Flywh 101 teeth

IAuto

Flywheel tooth Monuol

fac wldrh Aulo

11

15S

ISS

I

41

41

9

166

166

40

40

la) Delco 11-59 used w~th Ale or HD baetery opeLon (bl With regular fuel eng~ne - Delco 11-59 wLth premium fuel engine or HD battery opt~on

(c) 1100760 (55 amp) with AC (d) 1100700 (55 amp) with AC (e) Diode reotified 3-phase alternating current (f) 1100830 (55 amp) wLth AC

I

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car age 1J Page 13

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUE09- 11 - 6 8REVISED Ie)

FlREBIRD MODel

0 V-8 2-Bbl EngineselECTRICAL - IGNITION SYSTEM 250 L-6 Engines

ad- In

~ronai - Srd Op A I Standard Type Transsforlzed - Std Opt NA i Not Offered

Other ( pec fy) I ---Make I Delco Remy Model 1115414 1115410

Ampgt i Enne sloPoed I 34 I Engne Idling 21

iMake I Delco Remv

IMadel II 1 () A 7 r (rl ) 111 n4 7 4 (~) 1111942 (c) 1111960 (d) ICentfgal Start (rpm) qnn 1000 800 1100 ladv n I

I 15-19 12-16 13-17 12-16c sh of _nlermecilOUt

jd~grees I ~engjne pOlnfS deg bull L rpm

pm i I 1 cn 750 1950 2000 lIomlnal) lMox deg_ - rpm 1126-~Oi34400 24-2a5100 22-264800 20-244600

D1 strlb v fOr Vocuum IStart (n Hg) 5-7 5-7 6-8 8-10

Ie shaft Iintermedate NoneIdegrees - pants dego in Hg ln Hg bull (nomnal 1M d H

15deg (a 10 5 115 20deg 13-15 20deg 15-1 ax ego n g -IBreaker gap (n) I 016

ICam angle dg 31 - 3~4__________~1~~____~2~8~-~3~2________

7

8reaker orm tension (oz) 19 23 Crankshaft deg bull rpm TDC 5deg BTDC IMark location On Balancer On IMake

9

I I ~ Madel I AC R-44NS r AC R-45S

Spark Thread mml i 14 MMPlug Tghtenng lorqve (lb ft) 15-25 IGap I 033 - 038 IConductor lyoe Distributed Resistance

Cabl~ Insulolian type NeoPrene iSpork plug proteetor HVPalon Boot

ELECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION Locations amp type II (e)

(a) Used on 1 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (b) Used on 4 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (c) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with auto trans (d) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with man trans (e) Wide gap distributor rotor distributed resistance secondary cables

resistor spark plugs (5000 OHMS) engine to dash ground strap and fender skirt to frame ground strap

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page lJ3Page J 3 a

MAKE 0 F CA R ___p_on_t_i_ac______ DEl YEAR--=1969__ DATE ISSUED 9-1-53 REVISED_(____

FREBIRD

MODEL 350 v-a 4-B~1 Sngknes and All 400 v-a EnginesElECTRiCAL - iGNITION SYSTEM

Standard

i ron~Sod - Sd Upt NA

iConv on) - Sd Op NA

Not Offarea

Of h f r s pe c ~ fy )

Delco Remv

1115410 C )

34 I Ams

IEnglne Idlng 21

IModJ lllHlIcl 111l96Sldl 1 nU966 tel

(f)Timing

Pulley Hub

All 00 Engkoes)Spak ThOd 1m) 14mm ----------- shy

28 - 3l

90 8TDC

Crankshaft

AC

lC R-4SS (AC R-44S on

Plug Tgh---n-9--o-r-q-u-e~(~lb-~h-~I------t-----------------------------1~5~-~2-5---------------------

IGap 033 - 038

Ccnducar yp~e~____________-_______________________~D~i~s~t~r~i~b~u~ted Resistance I n ~u IQ ton Yo __ _______Npoundp--r--ene-_--_---=_------------------Coble SPOllo DIUt Ph)f ft Halon BootI

ElECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION

See Page 13

(al Used en -i-Bbl 400 ell in v-a englnes with Turbo Hydra-Matic (b) Used on 4-Bbl 400 cu in -9 engine$ 1 th Manual1ransmtssion (el Used on ~-abl 400 IU in Ram Air IV anglnes Manual and Automatic Transmissions (dl Used on J-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Turbo Hydra-Ma tic (el Usna on 4-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Manual 7r1nsmiss ion (f) 15deg aTDC Ram Air IV engine~n

--------

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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 14

MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n-t-~-middota_c___MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErY-1l- 68 REVISED~_)___ _

FIREBIRD I FIREBID I FIREBIRD I FIRI4BOCI f

MODel FIREBTRD S~RINT ~~ 3 5 o_l~~ H0

ElECTRICAl-INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT

-

shy

a rC1

Speed- i Type Mechani-al ometer I Tnp odomete (yesno) No~--- -

- Charge dcao - ype Telltale Lamp-TemperoTure indicator - fype I Telltale Lamp -ad pressure indlcoTor I Telltale LamQtype -~ ---Fuel ndcatar - ype i Electric Gags

I Optional instrument cluster with temperatureOthe

[ rli 1 gtrpccnp rp11 1 ltgt reDl rl~Fd [l tr gages Rlus tad Wind IType - Standard Two-Speed Electricshield - pe-r Ttee - degetional None Wndmiddot I Standara ~E=leQtr~~c~__~P~um~~nt~~al w~t~ W~per Mot6~I Type - __shield Nosher Type - Op bullbull onol None

IType Solenoid I i Num ber used 1 Std (a)IAme draw (each) 43 to 59 125 v

Horn

D__RI_V_E_U_N_I_TS__-_C_l_UT_C_H__IM_a_nua_I_T_ro_n_~_i_ss_io_n_i_6~_-C~y_l~__E~n~g~i~n~e~s~____1 V-8 Engines

Make amp ty pe il Own-Dry Type presure olate sprlnos 1 Disc Spring Toto I 5 of n9 _Qad(Ib)____-il-il_______________~2~0=5~O-i(bJ-_- ~ - - _-=-_~-_-_-~~-_-~ No of cutch driven discs ~I One

I~M-O-te--o_I------_+------__- __--_--~w~o~v~e~n~M~o~l~d~e~d~_A_s~b__e_s_tps ____ _ IOutsde amp nscle_~-lO 0 X 6~ c J9~_~_~ sect 5

Clutch I TOIOI elloolso bull nI 8293 (c) 8556-=--_---_-i-__~---L-J--lJ-J___________I___-_ faCIng jThckness I 135 (c) 140

iEng0lmnl cushon 1 Ing method it Driven Plate Waved Spoke Springsi

Release IType amp method bearl ng of lubncoton Ball Thrust - Prepacked amp Sealed Torsona Methods sprIngs

damping frlcton mateol Coil Sprin s and Metal to Metal Friction

(a) Second horn optional (b) 2350 pressure on Firebird Sprint and Firebird 400 (c) Firebird Sprint uses 104 x 65 driven plate with 8056 effective

area and 140 facing thickness

FomRe 3

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page is

Pontiac 1969MAKE OF CAR MODel YEAR DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot)

--------------~---

MODEL FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD

SPRINT 350 FIREBIRD

HO FIREBIRD

400

DRIVE UNITS - TRANSMISSIONS Manu I 3-speed (std ar opt)

AvtomoTIC

DRIVE UNITS - MANUAl TRANS

--- 3-SPEED 4-SPEED

Number or forward speeds 350 V-8(b) All V-8(c)6 Cyl (a) 6-Cyl All V-8(d) 24212851 2541 2851n first 2521 1611 20211681 1501T i In secono 1881

ronsml s~ 51Qn OfIQS i In third 1 00 11 00 1 1001 1351 1461

In fourth 1001 1001 j In rev~rse 2951 2331 28512631 2591

Synclronous mesnlng S pee dy geor s All Forward

SIlIft iever location (a) (b) Floor Shift I

I Cooeelly (at) 35 28 35 35 IIType recommended TYEe A - Extreme Pressure

Lucri nr SA E VI smiddot1 Summer I I coS Ity I Win number Extreme cold

80 or 90 80 or 90 80 or 90

DRIVEmiddot UNITS - MANUAL TRANS WOVERDRIVE For onSMISSlon data see manual transmission section)

Type pianetory or other Not Offered ManucH iockoU1 yes nol

Downsndr acceiertuor confrol (yes no)

Minmvm cT-tn speed

Geor ottO

IC ()(O dODOClty pI ver rive oniy

Seperete Ii Iler (yes no) I I Type recommended

Lub con t i SummerjSAEis WintI~OSitY

number Extreme cold

(a) Column shift standard - floor shift optional (standard on Firebird Sprint (b) Available with standard column shift only (c) Standard on 400 cu in V-8 includes floor shift - optional on 350 cu ir

V-8 (d) Special order close ratio transmission (2201 1641 1281 1001

and 2271 R) standard and only available with 391 and 4331 rear axle ratio on Firebird 350 HO and Firebird 400

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car PoglII 16

ISSU ED_3_-_~l_-_a_REVISEO_(middot_1__MAKE 0 F CAR __pon~tlac----___MO 0 EL YfAR_9_6_9__0 ATE

FIREBIRD PIREBIRD SPRT FIREaIlW 350IFREBIRD -10

FlREBIRO 350 2-BBL i FlREBlRO ~OOMODEL FREBIRO 350

DRIVE UNITS- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Tod nOm

Torque Conver~erType describe

Selecto locolon Steering Column (a)

List 9or rattos Selecto Pobullbulln ond indicot which abullbull used in

II I J R1- 1 75

Jshy LipCJ -6 rT6Gl-shy1 )0

1

R 1 92

)j

- shy0 S

252 252 152 1 52 1 00

L 252 (c j

20$ ~l D

248 148 100

S 248 1 48

L 24S(dl

och slec to pos ilion

-1 ~n ~k-q ~ f-~ l_hl -6 4-8bl V-8 2-Bb1shy hSO 2-8b 1shy 350 ~-3bl 1400 4-ltlbl

Mo ushft s oeed -dri a ranse I ~) ao I 7J i(eI40(fI61 (eI6] (f)70 (eISO (fI851(eI45 (f)7~(e)41 (f)721(e)43 (7

Mea ~ieldown speed-drive ronge (J) 75 68 lig)62(h)3 (g) 65 (h) 60 (g) 80 (hi 47(g) 72 (h) 2~(g) 66 (hi 21(gl 74 (1 J 6

INumb r of 1 menfS I Three

Toque Mox roo at s loll i 281 I 25 1 251 201 2 0 1 I 231 I 23 ~

conetor Type 01 coolin9 (oi I quid) Ii Water

INomnol diomefr I 11~75 1251

LubriconCopocy-ef11 (pt) 15 (aporolC) 16 (ApprolC) 19 (Approx)

i Type commendd GM Dexron Automatic ~ransmission Fluid

Speclol transmtsston Shift lever must be lfted over stop to enter tpark J Reverse I and Low (S gtn 400) paSl t1ons Eng~ne starting on Neutral and ark positions orovided for ifeolures

ORNE UNITS - PROPEllER SHAFT Numb sed I vne

IType (stroigI tube tub-intub Straight lClbe inferno I ernal dompr ele) I

OUl

diom

Ingh

Ii Monuol 3middotspd trons II

I II I

IMa~uol 4-sped Iron s

2 75 x

275 x

4995 x 065

4996 065x

_011

thicleshy

ness Overdrive transmIssion I

Automotrc fran sml ssion I 275 x 4996 lC 065

Not Available

275 lC 4930 x 065

Cnte 10 centr of unlvesal IOlnu 0 10 cntIne of reor oachmen (Conlinued)

(a) Floor with optional console (b) Total torque multiplication in 1st gear is 4931 with 6 cyl 441 with V-8 engine (c) Total ~orque multiplication ln 1st gear is 6301 middot lth 6 cyl 5041 with V-8 engine (d) Total torque multiplication 1n 1st gear is 5701 (e) 1-2 Upshift bull (f) 2-3 UpShift ~ (g) 3-2 Kickdown (h) 3-1 Kickdown (i) Rally shifter available with console option provides manual speed shift stops to locate second and third gear

pOSitions when the lever is deflected to the righ~ hand path (j) Based on non-Ale car with standard axle for the engine indicated

Page 7 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car P age 17

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 ----------------~d----

FlREBIRD FlREBIRD I FlREBIRD FlREBIRD IMODEl================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD==k==S=P=R=INT==~=====35=0==~====H==O===~==4=0=0======

DRIV EUNITS - PROPELLER SHAFT cont)

IType lplalnInter- Not Usedanh-fcton)mediate

Ilubrication (filtlngbearing Not UsedIprepack)

iType Splined SI ip INumber 01 teeth 27Yoke

15 0 00 1175

IMoke and Mig No Saginaw - Size 44 (Regular) INumber used

Universal

lOIn ts

IType (boll and trunnioncroSSI

Rear ottach(umiddotboltclompec) II

Bearing I Type ipiclin

onllmiddotfriction)

Ilubric (fittng

prepack) II

Cross U-Bo1t

Anti-Friction

Prepacked De token through torque tube

Or arms sprIngs) Sprinas Torque token through (torque tube

or orms i sprIngs) Springs

DRIVE UNITS - AXlE Type (front reorl Rear

Semi-Floating HypoidDescplon

limited Slip differentol ype Spring Loaded Clutch (Opt )

150Drive Pinion Offset

2No of differential pinions

Pinion odlustment (shim otheri Sh~m

Pinion beoflng adj (shim other) Collapsible Spacer Wheel bearing type Single Row Ball Bearinq

CapaCIty (pt) 3 Type recommended A-9 Hy-goid (a)

lubricant Summer 80-90~~gti~ Wintercosi ty 80-90

Inumber Extreme cold 80-90

AXlE RATIO TOOTH COMBINATIONS (See page 3 for ax Ie ralia us age)

AI ratio 2411~56127812931~O813231 3361 3551

No of Pinion 17 16 14 14 13 13 11 11 teeth IRing geor 41 41 39 41 40 42 37 39

3901

10 39

~33

9 139

Ring Gear DO 81~5

(a) Special lubricant required with limited slip differential

ge i 3 Poge 18AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODel YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErj-11-68 REVISED(e)

I FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD

MODEL SPRINT 350 HO 400

oRIV EUNITS - WH EELS ~ Tye amp morerlol Disc - Steel

Std I 14 x 6 (a~ 14 x 7 (a) ~m ISlle amp flonge type)

IOpt None ~pe (bolt or stud) Bolt

qohment i Circle dlamerer 475 I Number ond size 5 716 - 20

MODEL

DRIVE UNITS- TIRES

I Size ply rating amp ply E70 shyType (boos radiol elc)

Stondora i Full roted Front

14 F7~

In flo II n ~-__--J+-___-L=t-IJuJJ--JiJUcuLJ--=----~-J=uuuJu-ldJi1lll-____ Pr Reo

Rev Mi Ie 01 SO MPh

F70 - 14 (b)

F70 - 14 Polyglas - 2 Ply carcass with 2 Fiberglass Tread Plys shy4 Ply Rated

BRAKES - PARKING Type of control Foot Lever Application - Hand Pull Release LocOllon of conrol Below~Instrument Panel at Left Operoes on Rear Service Brakes If sepa- Type (inlernal or external) Not =lgtnarat9 rote from Drum diameter lll~ cOTa ~Q

Srv ce

Drakos Lining size (length )( wdTh ~ thickness) Not Separate

(a) On four road ~wrreelsmiddot- std Space Saver Spare tire is on 14 x 5 rim wheel (b) 2 Ply - 4 Ply rated Std spare tire size is 735 - 14 - space saver

type Size increases to 775-14 for v-a cars with AC and v-a convertiblE without AC

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MAKE OF CAR_-=-Po~n~ti 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6 8REVISED (e)a~c__MODEl YEAR

FIREBIRD I FIREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD MODEl ________________~~F_I_RE~B_I~RD~~_SP_RI __~____ __~____ ____~____~4~0~0____N_T 3_5_0 H_O

BRAKES - SERVICE Type (drum) or (disc amp no of coistons Drum - Std Front Disc-Sinqle Opt La)

Self adustng (std opt NA) Standard

Special [ Type proportion delay - Metering Type - DelayValving r metering other

Power broke make amp I Std ---Iype (remote int elc)1 Opt Delco Moraine Inteqral Tvpe Vacuum Suspended (b)

Effective area (Sq in) 1494 1036 Grass lining area (sq inl U 1555 1106 Swecol area (so in) 2692 3509 Front 10 Reor Effectiveness Relationship 626 626

Diameter I Front 95 -shy(nominal) I Rear 95

Drum Type and

Cast Alloy Iron (c)material -shyOuter working diameter -shy 1094 Inner working diameter -shy 688

ROlor 100WorkinCl width -shyI Moteriol amp type (ventedsolid -shy Cast Alloy Iron - Vente d

Wheel cyt Front 1125 29375 inder bore Reor 875

Moster Bore 1 00 1125

Cyli der di splocemenl Fronl 59 69 di stribulion I Rear 41 31

Pedol orc ralio 621 (d) 351 (d)

Line pressure at 100 lb pedal load 700 800 Shoe I Front (e) None Clearance I Rear (e)

Bonded or ri eted Riveted Material Molded Asbestos

Size Prim or 76 X 25 X 196 540 X 1 93 X 41 outmiddot

Front (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 25 X 265 ~S40 X 1~u X 44

I 1) thickness orinmiddot board - shy

Broke Segments per shoe OneI

ining Material Molded Asbestos

Size Prim or 76 X 20 X 196out-

Rear (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 20 X 265

thickness) or inshyboard

Segments per shoe One

Excludes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Includes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Total swept area for four brakes (Widest lining contoct width for each brake x its contact circumference) (a) Included with power brake option (b) Included with front disc brake option (c) Front Finned 1 pc casting Rear Finned composite ~d) Ratio at 05 in push rod travel e) Tighten drum brakes to heavy drag then back off 26 notches

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MAKE OF CAR__o_n_t_~_a_c____MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSU -11-68 REV

MODEL

STEERING -Manual (sId opt NA) i Standard Power iSId opt NA) i Ootional Adjuslab Ie Type and

Iilting Wheel Adjusts Vertically - Seven Positionsdescriptionste ring wheel

(tilt swing other) I(std apr NA) I Optional Manual 1475 X 1525

Whee I 0 i ame ter 14) X 1gtgtPower I

Wall to woll (I amp r) I 411OutSioe TurnIng

front Curb to curb (I amp r) I 385diam Ier

Wall to wall (I amp r) iInside 225(feet) reor Curb to curb (I amp r) II 230

IType Recirculating Ball Bearing Make Saginaw

Monua I Gear ~41 (a~IRatos 2621 (b) INo he 1 lurns (stop to stop)

IType (coalol linkoge etc)

Make

Power G ar

I T p

47 (c)

161 1241 Belt rrorn Crankshaft

iNo wheel turns (stop to stop) 2--5- - Lock to Lock i Type Link Paralleloqramr---- ILocation (front or reOr

0

Rear of Wheelsof wheels OTher)Linkage

Drag link (trans or longt) lransStrqRod Connects Tie RodsPitman amp Idler Arms ITi rods (one or two) i Two Inciination at camber (d g) I 8 14 to 914 5deg Camber B tUpper I Ball Jointeartngs I

(type) lLow r String

Ball JointA i

IThru$ I Sprint Load Taken By Lower Ball Joint Wh I Align Caster (deg) 0 to 1 0 Pos (ronge at - Camber (deg) 14 0 Neq to 34 0 Poscurb wtamp preferred) Toe-in (outside Irack inches) liS to 14 Stering spindle amp joinl type Reverse Elliott - Ball Joint

o Iinner bearing 1249tamete Wheel IOuter bearing I 749 Spindle

Thread ize I 34 - 20 Bearing type Taper Roller

(a) 281 with combination of V-8 engine and air conditioning (b) 3111 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning (c) 54 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning

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l 96MAKE OF CAR_p_o_n_t_l_middota_c_----__MODEL YEAR__ _ _9_DATE ISSUEa- 11- 68 REYISED~_ FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD

MODEL================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD~~S=P=R==IN=T==~===3=5=0==~===H==O====d===4=0=0====== (See Supplement page for detools on A SuspensonlSUSPENSION - GENERAL

PrOVISion tor broke dip confrtd

PrOYISIOn tor ace squaf control

SpecIal prOVISions for Jack Locating Provisions on Front and Rear Bumpers_e~o_r~lo~c~k~n~g~__________________~~______________--~~----______~

Shock ILT~y~p~e__________________~________________~~~~K-~~~~____LD~_W~a~y~________________ absorber iMake

Shock Absorbers d

Ironl amp r--------------------il---------------------shyreOr iPiston do

Firm Control in

SUSPENSION - FRONT Type and de5crlotlon

Ball joint independent front suspension with upper and lower control arms mounted on rubber bushings

Type con iMaterla I al1v Steel ISize (cod desgn eght amp 10

Spring 1140 X 360Ibar length dia)

Spng (He (lb per 1) 275 Std 22337 - 320 amp 345 (a) IRate al wheel lib ler n) 73 Std 22331 - 85 ~ 92 a lType link Inkle

Stoblzet Ilromeles) Link lMalerol amp bar dameter AllQ~ Steel 6a1S

SUSPENSION - REAR

Dr and Torque aken through Bear Sprjngs iTlpe Mnlti-Tgt-I-f ~areal amiddot r ltt-~p i-I~ize (Iengrh widtheot deSign

560 X 250lhelghr amp 10 bar ength amp dia 1

Sprong Spring rOle (lb per n) 82 Std 22337 - 79 8999118 amp 122 (a) ~ale or wheel lib per in) 83 Std 22337 - 80 90-TtfO~ 119 amp 123 ~a - Mounting rnsulatlon Iype Rubber Bushings

4 amp 5If lNo 01 leaes leal ~~hQck lelcomp or len s1 Compression

Stabi z r Type (Inklinldessframeless) Not Used MOI ol None

Not UsedT rack bar ty pe

(a) Alternate springs used as required for body styles and optional equipshyment

Form Rev 3-67

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11 68MAKE OF CAR ~~~_P_o_n_t_i_a_c__--_MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEO- - REVISED_l-_)__

-FlREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400

MO DEl ===========---=~--=--_-=~==b==== ___ ~~__ ~ I

FRAME

Type ond desrq)tlon tSeparote frome

undrzed frome partlolfy ~ unit zed framel Integral Body - Frame Combination with Separate Ladder Type Front Frame Section

BODY - MISCElLANEOUS INFORMATION

Type c nosh (Iocque noml--r~- -- - --- - Acrylic Lacquer______

Hooci conr bolonced iys na) Ii ______-Xes__~ =------------Hooo el5e contol ( rnol enol) ~___ e~t~rIlc~

Vhce Incen No~ ocolon II Left Front Edge of Instrument Panel -+1-+_ Vis ib lej1rgugh -h--middot~~n=d-=s=hi~e==_l=d~___________________ _

I Engne No 10cOIon I Top of Cyl Block on R H Side Near Oil Filler (a)

---~-------------

-------~------

___---1NuCl-L_yen t WindJioCLlw--__________ JNillr1nlJ_yent WindQ~____

IFron I Zi g-Zag fpri n g wi t- h--F-o--aolJm--P=a~d--_____ _ Rear 1- d~I~______tr-_________~Z~lwg~-~Z~ag~~~~p~r~~n~g~ w~~Jo~~t~t~o~nu-~P~a~____________ 3d $eat

_ i_=_ro_n__~__C__on_p_~OI_)___ ~1-R_ea_r__--I___________

ir-~-r_a_nI -+________ZOL~bull Jg--ZioLa5O~g~S-Iltp~ri ng wi tILf-oa~m~P~ad-__________ Seu r =CK type r-iP-ea_r___-H- ingl~_ with -Co-t=-=ton~P-=ad==--______________ Ziljg~-~Zuag~-SltJP~r

Jrd sea

Wjild stlleid glass typ~ I e Single Curved Laminated Safety Platesigie Crved ~ laminated piatel

1de 910SS ype il curved Single Curved Tempered Safety Plate

~emDerea olatel

80Cklg) glos type compound

cvrveci bull tempered plate three Single Curved-TemperedSafety Plate (b) 22367piece 22337BODY STYLE ~~U~

Side ~Iass exposed surface ar a

10326Windshleid gloss eICoosed surface area

lJ~~Ull28b shy 83408192Backlight glass exposed surface areo -- -~-- 29804- 30235shy

---_

Totol gloss expos d surface area

_M_ ~ ~- --

Ign~t~on lock on steer~ng column aISo lOCkS steer~ng gear ana gearsn~r~ tIn Reverse with manual - Park with automatic transmission) key removable in locked position only and opening drivers door operates key in lock buzzer Interior ~ront door locking knobs moved

CalFront of RH cylinder bank on V~8 engines (b) Flexible plastic on convertible

torward to deter theft

Form Rev 3-67

AlVA Spccificatiols-Passe~Ce- Car Page 2J

ISSt ED _9-___-6_B_RV IS D_(e_)___N( 0 F CA( _---Po=ntlmiddotaC=----___MODE L Y 2Alt _1_9_69___ D AT

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD I FIREllIU) FIREBIRD

0 DEL ================F=I=RE=B=I=U)=====S=P=RNT=~=======3=5=O======H==O========4=O=O=====

(Indicate her standard oponal or NA on eoch )CGNVENIENCE EQUIPjVENT I Si~ ~indows Ootional

Power wndows ~~V~e~n~t-=~~~n~d~o~w~sL-____~______~_____________________________________~N~O~~Ve~n~t~W~i~n~d=o~w~s~________________~______________

L Backlight or tolgol Not Offered

Powr seat (specify typ os Power Tilt Seat (Fore and Aft Plus Elevation ~t Rear Edge) on ~H Bucket Seat - Optionalwell as avo lobility)

Radios (speedy type as well a availability)

Optional AM AM-FM A-FM Stereo - All Push Button Type

~ ItOr seot speok fIIr Optional

P~wer QfItenna Rear Mounted - Ootional

Not Offeredltecinng front seat bock (RL Or Doth)

Fronl eol head restroiner (RmiddotL or both) Standard

Clock Optional

Aor conditIone (5peclfy type Optional Reheat Cycle With Bi-Level A~r Distribut~on Systemand ova lobi Ii ty)

Safecruard Speedometer - Optional

tional on Cars With V-S En ine and Automatic ~ransm~ssion Combination

Not OfferedIgon lock lamp

Standard on Mardtop Coupe - Not Offered on ConvertibleDome lamp

Standard

Optional

Underhood lamp Ootional

CQurtesy lamp standard

Moa lamp Not Offered

Auto Irans quod lomp Slandard

3cereo Tape Player

Not Cf=ered

Ava~lable w~th All Radio Installations

~anual Antenna Front Mounted - Included itl Radio

Power Operated Top Optional on Convert~ble

Rear Window Defogger Optional - Not Ava~lable on Convertible

achometer Hood Mounted or Instrument Panel Mounted al

Elec Luggage Compt Lid Release Optional

LAMP HEIGHT AND SPACI~G

Height abov ground to center af bulb Or marker

Distance from CiL of cor to ente of bulb

tteocHomp

Toal

Sdeorncrkr

Headlomp

TOI

H9heu

-L-owes tmiddot

Hghest

Lowest

i Font

Rear

Inside

IOutsIde

Insde

OutSide

i I I I I

II I I

244

24 4

246

246

165

218

n4 281

160

252

Diectlonal Font

Reo

I I Same

250

as Tail Lamo

bull If Single headlamps at used ent here (al Panel mounted type not available at start ~f production - optional clock not available with this tachometer option

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MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-68REVISED_e__

WEIGHTS

MODEL Style No

illf-fIREBIRD SPRINT hardtoo Coupe CQmzertiole

22337 22367

i I1841 143032711 433 1929 1596 3521 i 433

I - _shy

6~7-i73 827 1 113 2 6 7 173 827 11 J

I1I i I II i

FIREBIRD 350 ErdtoE Coupe

i 223371

I i I i I 1962 14393401 I 433 1 567 173I

i -- shy

827 1 LJ gt ~

Convertible 22367 I

2046i 1605-36511433567 173 I i

82 7 i lJj 41

FIREBIRD HO I i bull I I II Hardton Coune 223 19841 14583442 1 433 i 567 173 827 ll

I433 I 567 1173 ffi7 1 l~jConvertible 22367 1 20681 16243692 I

I --~

l ~ I i

i i 1FIREBIRD 400 1_ ---shy20081 146313471 1 433 i 567 1173 827 _J jHardtop Coupe 223371 - i 433 567 117 3 827 ii 11Convertible 22367 1 2092 1629 1 3721 i i -shy- I

I =+II

i I

I -- shy

_

-- shy - shy shy

-- shy-

Ace sores amp EClJipmenl DII a WQhrs ~emcrrK

Automat~ Trans 0 Firebird and -FirebIrd -350 only Turbo Hvdra-Matic 1+ 18 1+ 10 + 28 I All models___

1+ 31 II - shy -- shyPower Steerincr - 2 1+ 29 I - - shy --- shy -Power Brakes DiscFrt l 1+ models+ 26 2 1+ 28 All - shyPower Brakes (DrumFrtl + 9 1+ 1 1+ 10 All except Firebird 4a1

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Air Conditionina 1+108 1+ 4 1+112 i Firebird -- shy - ---- shyAir Conditionina +104 1+ 4 1+108 Firebird j50 Air Conditionincr 1+ 96 1+ 1+ 98 I Firebird

--~

2 400 shyRadio amp Man- Antenna + 6 1+ z + 9 - shy - -shy400 HO Enaine Oot I I 0 Firebird 400 400 EnqOp~ 12 I Firebird~()()--

- ~ ~~--- --shy _

Ram Air IV - 10 shy 2 I -shy - - shy

-----------shy

I -- - shy - shy _ shy -- shy - -shy -- shy- - - - --

I 1 --- shy

I I -- shy - shy -- shy

-- - shy -- shy -I I I I

-middotReference - SAE Aeraspace-Autamalive draWing standards Section E 1_02 (d)_

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CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

KEY SHEET

EXTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

vpoundRTICAL

ERO liNe

ACTUAL FRONT WIDTH OF OASH~ LZ) ~

~ y~ ~ I Hl01 ~- - j ~--t-

i ---101114 plusmnL30middot H138 I

j t~ i -- _ r-7il-r ~HL2 Jj~(~-- ~---LIZ7-- H 106 CLUOpoundO RAMP HI07

AGLpoundl Ll04J LIO LIOS

I -- L 103 ~--------

LENGTH amp HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE

INTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

WIDTH gtlt50 H51

FRONT COMPT qEAR COMPT

-- H~6 -=~-- ~~Tmiddot~ )~_L~8~A__ I

THIRD SEAT

- L204 -t

Form RaY 3-67

AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 26 Poge 26

CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET

DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS

oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround

eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull

11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out

SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured

Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS

EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF

DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn

L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard

eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front

_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr

LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf

123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~

_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension

130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface

EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the

ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole

centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle

enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol

mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel

H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t

~t front of rear wnee openIng

middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord

GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an

ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS

104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis

106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes

11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes

Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie

HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson

fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal

L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal

H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~

L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol

ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS

H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~

REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen

Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon

from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~

L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of

pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg

H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering

L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat

~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon

~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon

-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side

Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when

r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo

comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~

-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn

est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt

grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi

STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L

lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n

1 at HIP ROeM

c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f

plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third

-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure

H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical

STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The

hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne

L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne

W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level

W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~

H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine

H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen

V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised

W4 L20J H20 I 1728

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Pge a

MAKE OF CAR_-P~o)n~lt~i-a~lc------___ MODEL YEAR 969

FIREBIRD FIREBIRDFIREBIRD 350 HOSPRINTMODEL FIREBIRD

ENGINE-LUBRICATION SYSTEMcontj

Normal 011 pressure (ib engine

01 aress sending un (elect or mechl Electric Type 0 i ntake [floating stationary) Stationa Screen Oil filter system If11 flow porr other Full Flow _F__lt~e_r~re~o~lo~c~e~m~e~n_t_ie~l~em~en~I~~co~m~p~i~e~e~)__~__________________________~C~o~m~le~t~e__________-=_________________ CapacIty of C JSe less fl iterr-etl II (q) I 45 5

Single Viscosity Acceptable Anticipated Lowest Temp SAE Number Alternate

at grade recommended (SAE VIScosity Above Freezing (+32u F) 20W lOW - 30 and remoerotre range I

Below Freezing (OoF to +32oF) lOW lOW - 30 Below Zero 5W SW - 20

ENGINE - EXHAUST SYSTEM

Type slngle single h cross-over dual other) Single (a)

Muffl r No amp type reverse flow SfrOlgrt thru separate resonator]

Exhaust pe dltgtshy Branch iO D w a th c k ) IMain

i I

One - Reverse Flow (b)

None ( c I 200 x 060 None 200 x 060 I 225 X (d) I 225 X 070 225 X 06 o

Muffler Outlet Spount (or Spouts) 200 x 060

ENGINE - CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM Type I ventIlates to atmos ISonaord Induction System

InducflOn systemother10ptlonat None Make Ona model II AC Type CV-735C I AC Type CV-6J9C

~

LOCClflon Intake Manifold Push ROd Cover Energy source ltmanliold

Con tro i vacuum carburetor alf Manifold Vacuum Un I SfrfQm orhfrl

I Cantrol method (variable Variable OrificeIofi ce fed odi c

other)

DIscharges (to inlake

manifold corbo Olt Intake Manifold intoke olr cleaner

intake other)

Complele AI r in ie (breather cop s) stem carburetor eJlr cleaner Through Filter in the Carburetor Air C~=aner

olhe r) -

Flame arrestor (screen Check Valve check valve other) I

(a) Dual system standard on HO yn pipe joins dual outlet manifold to single exhaust pipe on Sprint Crossover pipe used on 350

(b) One crossflow muffler with dual inlets and outlets reverse flow resonshyator ahead of muffler in each pipe on dual systems

(c) Sprint yn pipe legs 200 x 060 076 - front section 070 - rear sectioni~ Front section 225 x 070 ~ear section

1t Except 350 HO engine wh~ch ~s 55 to 60 above 2600 RPM Form Rev 3 -6 7

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page 8 a

MAKE OF CAR_--=-~~~___ MODEL YEAR_--19-6-o9----DATE ISSUEr-11- 68REVISED_(e_)__

FlREBIRD

MODEl_==============~=======================4=0=0====~~================ ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM (cont)

0 i pump Iype Sour Gear Normal 01 pressure (lb engne rpm) 55-60 Above 2600 RPM Oil pre sending unt (elect or mech) Electric Type ad ntoke (floatIng stationary) StationarY Screen Oil filler system (full flow parr other) Full Flow odter replacement (element complete) Comolete CopaClly 01 c case less Ii Iterrei II (qt) 5

Single Viscosity Acceptab Anticipated Lowest Temo SAE Number Alternat

01 grode recommended (SAE scosity bullAbove Freezing (+320 F ) 20W (C) lOW - 30and temperoture range)

Below Freezing (ooF to +32oF ) lOW lOW - 30 sw SW - 20

e (d (d

ENGINE - EXHAUST SYSTEM Type Isngle sngle wth crass-over DualQual oth d

Muffler No amp ty pe (reese flow lone - Reverse Crossflow Hi th Dual Inlets amp Outlets ( a)sTralgnt tnru separate resonatod

Exhausl ppe da iO D wai I Ih ele)

Brancn

Mcun Front 200 Not Used

x 060 b Rear 225 x 070 200 x 060 Muffler Outlet S outs

ENGINE - CRANKCASE VENnlAnON SYSTEM

i Make nd madei AC Type CV-679C I Loco Push Rod Cover En rgy sourc (monltold

Conlrol vacuum carburetor oir Manifold Vacuum Unit stream oth r)I

Conlrol meThod (ooble

orifice (xed orllte

olher Variable Orifice

Complet

systtm

Discharges (10 Inlok

monrald carb Olf

Intoke oir cleaner

intok other)

Intake Manifold

Ai r n leI (br alher cop

carburetor Olf cieanef

oth r) Through Filter in Carburetor Air Cleaner

F I om e aeslor (s ereen

check valve other) Check Valve

(a) Reverse flow resonator ahead of muffler in each pipe (b) 225 x 076 with 400 HO and Ram Air IV options (c) 30W with Ram Air IV option (d) 10W-40 with Ram Air IV option

AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPoge I Pog 9

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot

1

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD

MODEL FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400

ENGINE - EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL

I Air distribution eod manfold te ~

Type (Air Injection engine

modi fi eotlons other

Air

In ection Pump

i Type

Relief valve (type) I

Displacement

Dri ve ratio

Orie type

I

I Fdter (describe)

i

I

I

VL ~

~ (if

~9

~ Air

In i ect on

Sy stem

Point of entry

Check valve tv e

Make

i Madel

Carburetor Borrel size

Drive

Neutrol

I ~i idle A F mixture

Aux Adv Systems (Iype) II i Make I 411

Iod e l I I _lty Star (rpm) Centfgal Intermed adv If paints~ crank I

1

sect ~

deQbullbull rpm degrees ~ Distributa eng rpm Maxdeg rpmi y

Start (in H glVacuum adv in Infermed crank points

dgmiddot~ in Hgd gr s ~ eng rpm Max d g bull in

i Vacuum Source

Timing Crank degre s - rpm

Cooling Syst m

Exhoust System 7

Page 0 P ge 10AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n_t_i_a_c_--__MODELY~AR 1969 DATE ISSUE8-ll- 68 REVISED ()

II IFlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREB-I-RD-shy

MODEL ================~IF=I=RE==B=I=RD==d==~=P~R7I=NT==~===3=5=0==~~==H==O~==~===4=0=0====== ENGINE _ FUEl SYSTEM See supplemenal ogtge for Deal of i=uel Iee~on

Superenorge ec f ~sed

Induction type Carburetor el Carburetor

lnll~Clon suoercharger

Refill capacIty (US gals) 185Fuel Tonk iFiller locotlon Center Rear

T yp ( lee or mech) MechanicalFuel Locations Riaht Front of Enainel Left Front of Eng~nePump Pres Sure range 4 0 - 55 I 50 - 65

Vacuum booSler (std optional none) None Fuel Type IMn Plastic Fabric in Fuel Tank and Sintered Bronze in F Iter Locations Carbo Inlet (a)

Choke type Automatic I

Intake montiold heat control Exhausterhoust or wafer I

Corbure Slandard Oil Wetted PaperA cleaner il type (c) rOplonal Two Staqe - Wetted Plastic Foam Over Paper EIemenE

neutrollor Idrlve) Automat D 500 500 650 650 1(750 Ram A~rr I I IN D Idle A F nx ---

tor

lldle speed spec iMaruol N 500(6-1 Bbl )1600 (6-4 Bb 1 )18 5 0 (35 0 - 2 Bb 1 H10 0 0 (3gt U amp 4 U U Bbl) )

CARBURETOR SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

IEngine I Corburtors Modei Usage Tronsrn5S0nDispi Make I Model

I Firebird 250 Manual Rochester 7029l65(b

Automatic Rochester 7029166(b ~

No Used Borrel and Type Si le

ll-Bbl 169 1 l-Bbl ~ 169

Firebird Sprint 250 Manual Automatic

I

Firebird 350 350 Manual 1

Firebird HO

Firebird400 amp

400 HO OptJd

Firebird 400 Ram Air IV

(a) Pleated pape

Automatic

350 Manual Turbo H-M

Manual Turbo HM

400

400 Manual Turbo H-M

iRochester I Rochester

iRochester Rochester

Rochester Rochester

Rochester Rochester

Rochester Rochester

I

inshead of Sinttred bronze (b) 7029167 withlmani trans amp At 7029168

7029261 ~7029260

7028071 7029062

bull 7029263 7029268

7029263 7029268

7029273 7029270

in all 1 amp 4

14-Bbl~ P-l38 14-Bbl~ S-225

12-BbL 169 12-Bbl 169

14-Bblr P-l38 14-Bbl 5-225

14-Bb-1shy P-l38 14-Bbl S-225

14-Bbl P-l38 14-Bbl S-225

bbl ca buretors with AT amp A C

(c) Includes provisions for thermbstatic control of carbo inlet ar temp (d) When T-42 Ram Air Option is installedthe MT 7028273 or the 7028270

AMA Specifications-rassenger Car Page J 1

7ype system (pressure pressure vetred (I Pressure Vented crmosoher1c othed I

MAKE o F CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE S5 E 9- 1 1- 6 ~ 1 U D - _ EVI5ED_middot___ -- shy

MODEL

ENGiNE shy COOLING SYSTEM

FIREBIRD

6 Cyl

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRIIT 350

shy

Engines

FIREBIRD FIREB fLO 400

V-B Engines

Radiato cop relief valve pre bullbull ure [I J-4~--li_7L__P~S ____________________ _T

~~rncula Type lenoke byposs) Choke _ ______~_____t----__ hrmo stot I St orr s to open at ( F) _________________l~Q__O_O--_______________

Type Ientfugal othe II Cent-j -FlJga J I GPM 1000 pump rpm il 16 INumberoipumps One I Div I Vbeit otheri V-Bel t

____1g_e_ong type Sealed Ball Bearing Internal

RcdJCHor care type Tube and Centerrcellu~or tube and fin other)

CoolIng 1 With heater (qt 194350 186 (400) system I Without heater (qt) I Heater Standard Equipment cOpacify IOpt equlPmentspeclfy iqt 1 i 123 wAjr Condo 1203 (350) IB7 ( 4001 with ~----~~~~--~~~~-~I~ Ioter lockets full length of cyl (yes no) yes Wottr al oround cylinder (yes flO Yes

R ral Qror

Lower

Number and type

(molded straight)

Ilnslde diameter

Number and type

I(molded straignr)

One Molded

1 50

One Molded IUpperhose

1 50

I I Number and type Hose Not Used(molded stragt)IByposs

oNumbe of bladesamp spacn 4 76o amp 104 (a) (b)

IDiometer I 17 62 19 0 Fan Ratlo fan to crankshaft rev I 951 (lOSl with AC) 1~91112S1 with Ale bull AT 1121 with M

Fan cutout type 1o1iri r1+-h-hQm+-dmiddot-i(~11v Cnntrnl1pl l-~ fa 1( 0 Bearing type ~pp Wa er~ Pumo Fan ~ ~ A ~ C R C E FG F F I

bull Drive General-or middotaternato r IA A B A B n F F F F belt s I Water Pump ~ A A A C R C E F G E F I (indicate Po we Steering B BD G I belt used I Air Conditioning II C C H H by letter) II

Ii

1

bull Drive 3elt DimenSions

Angle of V

A

36deg

B

36deg

C

36deg

D

36deg

E

36deg

F

36deg

G

36deg

H

36deg

I

36deg

J I K

Nominal Length (SAE) 390 51 5 580 276 540 500 520 590 535 Width 38 47 47 38 38 38 47 47 47 (a) 7 blade 18 d~a Power-Flex fan on 6 cyl w~th AC (b) 7 blade 195 dia fan on all V-8 with AC - 5 blade 19 dia Power-Flex

std on 400 V-aexcept std 4 blade fan used with Ram Air Option

AMA Specifications-PasseQe Car P og 1oge r2

DATE iSSUED_3_-l_1_-_-S_ REVSED_(_i___DEL YEAR_----9_MAK E OF CA R--zJ~~--c--FlRE3tD REBIRDIREBIRD

350 cu ~n Eng~~es 400 cu in E~g~nes250 =~ i~ Engines

MODEl

ELEORICAL - SUPPLY SYSTEM Delco i-59 (=) Je1co R-59

12-66 Moke and Model Delco -55 (al

iVoltage RIg amp Torcl Plotes Ii 12-54 12-54

511 - 53 Amp~ 2 SM - 61 AmpHrISAEDesignationampAmpHrRtgI 17 Ml - 44 AmoHr Battery

Unde- ood - 1 H SideLocation il Under Bocd - RB Side

T ermlna I grounded

Make

a~ive

Generator ~M~0~d~e~I_______________________~____-21~1~O~OL7~6~1~(C~)~______~______~~~~~~(d~l__________r-______~1~1~0~O~8~3~2~(~f~)________

Type and rOling 37 Amo (el eel 37 Amp (elor Alternoror IOutput ot eglne idle (n utral) 5-10 Amps

IRoflo Gen To Crs rev 2~-~1 (3021 Wit C)

iMoke Delco Remv

1119515

iTyp Regulati~~ Contac~s in Standard Tvoe

iClOSing volag Cutoue Relay ~ot Required I generotor rpm

Regulator Revfrse curreont Cutoue Relay Not Required110 ap n

Regu VoitoQe

Ilated

Voltage

tei t

condltlon

I -

ElECTRICAl- STARTiNG SYSTEM

Motor RotatIon (drlve Clockwise

lend view)

Mok Jelco RemvI

Stortlnq Modei 107293 1107355

Clutch

Motor

control

Switch (sol noid manuol

Starting

procedure

Solenoid

II Place gearshift leller i1 neutral and depress outch With cold engine cepress I acceleraeor pedal to floor and release With ann engine hold acce1erator pedal I about halfway down turn ignition key clockwise to engage starter release key as

soon as engine starts

middotUse neucral or park with automaeic transmission (No clutch)

Engag ment type Ii Slidine Gear - Overrlnning

IPinion mh s (front r ar) il Front

Motor

Drive INumb r

PinIon

IManual Flywh 101 teeth

IAuto

Flywheel tooth Monuol

fac wldrh Aulo

11

15S

ISS

I

41

41

9

166

166

40

40

la) Delco 11-59 used w~th Ale or HD baetery opeLon (bl With regular fuel eng~ne - Delco 11-59 wLth premium fuel engine or HD battery opt~on

(c) 1100760 (55 amp) with AC (d) 1100700 (55 amp) with AC (e) Diode reotified 3-phase alternating current (f) 1100830 (55 amp) wLth AC

I

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car age 1J Page 13

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUE09- 11 - 6 8REVISED Ie)

FlREBIRD MODel

0 V-8 2-Bbl EngineselECTRICAL - IGNITION SYSTEM 250 L-6 Engines

ad- In

~ronai - Srd Op A I Standard Type Transsforlzed - Std Opt NA i Not Offered

Other ( pec fy) I ---Make I Delco Remy Model 1115414 1115410

Ampgt i Enne sloPoed I 34 I Engne Idling 21

iMake I Delco Remv

IMadel II 1 () A 7 r (rl ) 111 n4 7 4 (~) 1111942 (c) 1111960 (d) ICentfgal Start (rpm) qnn 1000 800 1100 ladv n I

I 15-19 12-16 13-17 12-16c sh of _nlermecilOUt

jd~grees I ~engjne pOlnfS deg bull L rpm

pm i I 1 cn 750 1950 2000 lIomlnal) lMox deg_ - rpm 1126-~Oi34400 24-2a5100 22-264800 20-244600

D1 strlb v fOr Vocuum IStart (n Hg) 5-7 5-7 6-8 8-10

Ie shaft Iintermedate NoneIdegrees - pants dego in Hg ln Hg bull (nomnal 1M d H

15deg (a 10 5 115 20deg 13-15 20deg 15-1 ax ego n g -IBreaker gap (n) I 016

ICam angle dg 31 - 3~4__________~1~~____~2~8~-~3~2________

7

8reaker orm tension (oz) 19 23 Crankshaft deg bull rpm TDC 5deg BTDC IMark location On Balancer On IMake

9

I I ~ Madel I AC R-44NS r AC R-45S

Spark Thread mml i 14 MMPlug Tghtenng lorqve (lb ft) 15-25 IGap I 033 - 038 IConductor lyoe Distributed Resistance

Cabl~ Insulolian type NeoPrene iSpork plug proteetor HVPalon Boot

ELECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION Locations amp type II (e)

(a) Used on 1 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (b) Used on 4 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (c) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with auto trans (d) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with man trans (e) Wide gap distributor rotor distributed resistance secondary cables

resistor spark plugs (5000 OHMS) engine to dash ground strap and fender skirt to frame ground strap

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page lJ3Page J 3 a

MAKE 0 F CA R ___p_on_t_i_ac______ DEl YEAR--=1969__ DATE ISSUED 9-1-53 REVISED_(____

FREBIRD

MODEL 350 v-a 4-B~1 Sngknes and All 400 v-a EnginesElECTRiCAL - iGNITION SYSTEM

Standard

i ron~Sod - Sd Upt NA

iConv on) - Sd Op NA

Not Offarea

Of h f r s pe c ~ fy )

Delco Remv

1115410 C )

34 I Ams

IEnglne Idlng 21

IModJ lllHlIcl 111l96Sldl 1 nU966 tel

(f)Timing

Pulley Hub

All 00 Engkoes)Spak ThOd 1m) 14mm ----------- shy

28 - 3l

90 8TDC

Crankshaft

AC

lC R-4SS (AC R-44S on

Plug Tgh---n-9--o-r-q-u-e~(~lb-~h-~I------t-----------------------------1~5~-~2-5---------------------

IGap 033 - 038

Ccnducar yp~e~____________-_______________________~D~i~s~t~r~i~b~u~ted Resistance I n ~u IQ ton Yo __ _______Npoundp--r--ene-_--_---=_------------------Coble SPOllo DIUt Ph)f ft Halon BootI

ElECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION

See Page 13

(al Used en -i-Bbl 400 ell in v-a englnes with Turbo Hydra-Matic (b) Used on 4-Bbl 400 cu in -9 engine$ 1 th Manual1ransmtssion (el Used on ~-abl 400 IU in Ram Air IV anglnes Manual and Automatic Transmissions (dl Used on J-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Turbo Hydra-Ma tic (el Usna on 4-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Manual 7r1nsmiss ion (f) 15deg aTDC Ram Air IV engine~n

--------

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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 14

MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n-t-~-middota_c___MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErY-1l- 68 REVISED~_)___ _

FIREBIRD I FIREBID I FIREBIRD I FIRI4BOCI f

MODel FIREBTRD S~RINT ~~ 3 5 o_l~~ H0

ElECTRICAl-INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT

-

shy

a rC1

Speed- i Type Mechani-al ometer I Tnp odomete (yesno) No~--- -

- Charge dcao - ype Telltale Lamp-TemperoTure indicator - fype I Telltale Lamp -ad pressure indlcoTor I Telltale LamQtype -~ ---Fuel ndcatar - ype i Electric Gags

I Optional instrument cluster with temperatureOthe

[ rli 1 gtrpccnp rp11 1 ltgt reDl rl~Fd [l tr gages Rlus tad Wind IType - Standard Two-Speed Electricshield - pe-r Ttee - degetional None Wndmiddot I Standara ~E=leQtr~~c~__~P~um~~nt~~al w~t~ W~per Mot6~I Type - __shield Nosher Type - Op bullbull onol None

IType Solenoid I i Num ber used 1 Std (a)IAme draw (each) 43 to 59 125 v

Horn

D__RI_V_E_U_N_I_TS__-_C_l_UT_C_H__IM_a_nua_I_T_ro_n_~_i_ss_io_n_i_6~_-C~y_l~__E~n~g~i~n~e~s~____1 V-8 Engines

Make amp ty pe il Own-Dry Type presure olate sprlnos 1 Disc Spring Toto I 5 of n9 _Qad(Ib)____-il-il_______________~2~0=5~O-i(bJ-_- ~ - - _-=-_~-_-_-~~-_-~ No of cutch driven discs ~I One

I~M-O-te--o_I------_+------__- __--_--~w~o~v~e~n~M~o~l~d~e~d~_A_s~b__e_s_tps ____ _ IOutsde amp nscle_~-lO 0 X 6~ c J9~_~_~ sect 5

Clutch I TOIOI elloolso bull nI 8293 (c) 8556-=--_---_-i-__~---L-J--lJ-J___________I___-_ faCIng jThckness I 135 (c) 140

iEng0lmnl cushon 1 Ing method it Driven Plate Waved Spoke Springsi

Release IType amp method bearl ng of lubncoton Ball Thrust - Prepacked amp Sealed Torsona Methods sprIngs

damping frlcton mateol Coil Sprin s and Metal to Metal Friction

(a) Second horn optional (b) 2350 pressure on Firebird Sprint and Firebird 400 (c) Firebird Sprint uses 104 x 65 driven plate with 8056 effective

area and 140 facing thickness

FomRe 3

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page is

Pontiac 1969MAKE OF CAR MODel YEAR DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot)

--------------~---

MODEL FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD

SPRINT 350 FIREBIRD

HO FIREBIRD

400

DRIVE UNITS - TRANSMISSIONS Manu I 3-speed (std ar opt)

AvtomoTIC

DRIVE UNITS - MANUAl TRANS

--- 3-SPEED 4-SPEED

Number or forward speeds 350 V-8(b) All V-8(c)6 Cyl (a) 6-Cyl All V-8(d) 24212851 2541 2851n first 2521 1611 20211681 1501T i In secono 1881

ronsml s~ 51Qn OfIQS i In third 1 00 11 00 1 1001 1351 1461

In fourth 1001 1001 j In rev~rse 2951 2331 28512631 2591

Synclronous mesnlng S pee dy geor s All Forward

SIlIft iever location (a) (b) Floor Shift I

I Cooeelly (at) 35 28 35 35 IIType recommended TYEe A - Extreme Pressure

Lucri nr SA E VI smiddot1 Summer I I coS Ity I Win number Extreme cold

80 or 90 80 or 90 80 or 90

DRIVEmiddot UNITS - MANUAL TRANS WOVERDRIVE For onSMISSlon data see manual transmission section)

Type pianetory or other Not Offered ManucH iockoU1 yes nol

Downsndr acceiertuor confrol (yes no)

Minmvm cT-tn speed

Geor ottO

IC ()(O dODOClty pI ver rive oniy

Seperete Ii Iler (yes no) I I Type recommended

Lub con t i SummerjSAEis WintI~OSitY

number Extreme cold

(a) Column shift standard - floor shift optional (standard on Firebird Sprint (b) Available with standard column shift only (c) Standard on 400 cu in V-8 includes floor shift - optional on 350 cu ir

V-8 (d) Special order close ratio transmission (2201 1641 1281 1001

and 2271 R) standard and only available with 391 and 4331 rear axle ratio on Firebird 350 HO and Firebird 400

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car PoglII 16

ISSU ED_3_-_~l_-_a_REVISEO_(middot_1__MAKE 0 F CAR __pon~tlac----___MO 0 EL YfAR_9_6_9__0 ATE

FIREBIRD PIREBIRD SPRT FIREaIlW 350IFREBIRD -10

FlREBIRO 350 2-BBL i FlREBlRO ~OOMODEL FREBIRO 350

DRIVE UNITS- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Tod nOm

Torque Conver~erType describe

Selecto locolon Steering Column (a)

List 9or rattos Selecto Pobullbulln ond indicot which abullbull used in

II I J R1- 1 75

Jshy LipCJ -6 rT6Gl-shy1 )0

1

R 1 92

)j

- shy0 S

252 252 152 1 52 1 00

L 252 (c j

20$ ~l D

248 148 100

S 248 1 48

L 24S(dl

och slec to pos ilion

-1 ~n ~k-q ~ f-~ l_hl -6 4-8bl V-8 2-Bb1shy hSO 2-8b 1shy 350 ~-3bl 1400 4-ltlbl

Mo ushft s oeed -dri a ranse I ~) ao I 7J i(eI40(fI61 (eI6] (f)70 (eISO (fI851(eI45 (f)7~(e)41 (f)721(e)43 (7

Mea ~ieldown speed-drive ronge (J) 75 68 lig)62(h)3 (g) 65 (h) 60 (g) 80 (hi 47(g) 72 (h) 2~(g) 66 (hi 21(gl 74 (1 J 6

INumb r of 1 menfS I Three

Toque Mox roo at s loll i 281 I 25 1 251 201 2 0 1 I 231 I 23 ~

conetor Type 01 coolin9 (oi I quid) Ii Water

INomnol diomefr I 11~75 1251

LubriconCopocy-ef11 (pt) 15 (aporolC) 16 (ApprolC) 19 (Approx)

i Type commendd GM Dexron Automatic ~ransmission Fluid

Speclol transmtsston Shift lever must be lfted over stop to enter tpark J Reverse I and Low (S gtn 400) paSl t1ons Eng~ne starting on Neutral and ark positions orovided for ifeolures

ORNE UNITS - PROPEllER SHAFT Numb sed I vne

IType (stroigI tube tub-intub Straight lClbe inferno I ernal dompr ele) I

OUl

diom

Ingh

Ii Monuol 3middotspd trons II

I II I

IMa~uol 4-sped Iron s

2 75 x

275 x

4995 x 065

4996 065x

_011

thicleshy

ness Overdrive transmIssion I

Automotrc fran sml ssion I 275 x 4996 lC 065

Not Available

275 lC 4930 x 065

Cnte 10 centr of unlvesal IOlnu 0 10 cntIne of reor oachmen (Conlinued)

(a) Floor with optional console (b) Total torque multiplication in 1st gear is 4931 with 6 cyl 441 with V-8 engine (c) Total ~orque multiplication ln 1st gear is 6301 middot lth 6 cyl 5041 with V-8 engine (d) Total torque multiplication 1n 1st gear is 5701 (e) 1-2 Upshift bull (f) 2-3 UpShift ~ (g) 3-2 Kickdown (h) 3-1 Kickdown (i) Rally shifter available with console option provides manual speed shift stops to locate second and third gear

pOSitions when the lever is deflected to the righ~ hand path (j) Based on non-Ale car with standard axle for the engine indicated

Page 7 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car P age 17

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 ----------------~d----

FlREBIRD FlREBIRD I FlREBIRD FlREBIRD IMODEl================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD==k==S=P=R=INT==~=====35=0==~====H==O===~==4=0=0======

DRIV EUNITS - PROPELLER SHAFT cont)

IType lplalnInter- Not Usedanh-fcton)mediate

Ilubrication (filtlngbearing Not UsedIprepack)

iType Splined SI ip INumber 01 teeth 27Yoke

15 0 00 1175

IMoke and Mig No Saginaw - Size 44 (Regular) INumber used

Universal

lOIn ts

IType (boll and trunnioncroSSI

Rear ottach(umiddotboltclompec) II

Bearing I Type ipiclin

onllmiddotfriction)

Ilubric (fittng

prepack) II

Cross U-Bo1t

Anti-Friction

Prepacked De token through torque tube

Or arms sprIngs) Sprinas Torque token through (torque tube

or orms i sprIngs) Springs

DRIVE UNITS - AXlE Type (front reorl Rear

Semi-Floating HypoidDescplon

limited Slip differentol ype Spring Loaded Clutch (Opt )

150Drive Pinion Offset

2No of differential pinions

Pinion odlustment (shim otheri Sh~m

Pinion beoflng adj (shim other) Collapsible Spacer Wheel bearing type Single Row Ball Bearinq

CapaCIty (pt) 3 Type recommended A-9 Hy-goid (a)

lubricant Summer 80-90~~gti~ Wintercosi ty 80-90

Inumber Extreme cold 80-90

AXlE RATIO TOOTH COMBINATIONS (See page 3 for ax Ie ralia us age)

AI ratio 2411~56127812931~O813231 3361 3551

No of Pinion 17 16 14 14 13 13 11 11 teeth IRing geor 41 41 39 41 40 42 37 39

3901

10 39

~33

9 139

Ring Gear DO 81~5

(a) Special lubricant required with limited slip differential

ge i 3 Poge 18AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODel YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErj-11-68 REVISED(e)

I FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD

MODEL SPRINT 350 HO 400

oRIV EUNITS - WH EELS ~ Tye amp morerlol Disc - Steel

Std I 14 x 6 (a~ 14 x 7 (a) ~m ISlle amp flonge type)

IOpt None ~pe (bolt or stud) Bolt

qohment i Circle dlamerer 475 I Number ond size 5 716 - 20

MODEL

DRIVE UNITS- TIRES

I Size ply rating amp ply E70 shyType (boos radiol elc)

Stondora i Full roted Front

14 F7~

In flo II n ~-__--J+-___-L=t-IJuJJ--JiJUcuLJ--=----~-J=uuuJu-ldJi1lll-____ Pr Reo

Rev Mi Ie 01 SO MPh

F70 - 14 (b)

F70 - 14 Polyglas - 2 Ply carcass with 2 Fiberglass Tread Plys shy4 Ply Rated

BRAKES - PARKING Type of control Foot Lever Application - Hand Pull Release LocOllon of conrol Below~Instrument Panel at Left Operoes on Rear Service Brakes If sepa- Type (inlernal or external) Not =lgtnarat9 rote from Drum diameter lll~ cOTa ~Q

Srv ce

Drakos Lining size (length )( wdTh ~ thickness) Not Separate

(a) On four road ~wrreelsmiddot- std Space Saver Spare tire is on 14 x 5 rim wheel (b) 2 Ply - 4 Ply rated Std spare tire size is 735 - 14 - space saver

type Size increases to 775-14 for v-a cars with AC and v-a convertiblE without AC

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Page 9 Page J9AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR_-=-Po~n~ti 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6 8REVISED (e)a~c__MODEl YEAR

FIREBIRD I FIREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD MODEl ________________~~F_I_RE~B_I~RD~~_SP_RI __~____ __~____ ____~____~4~0~0____N_T 3_5_0 H_O

BRAKES - SERVICE Type (drum) or (disc amp no of coistons Drum - Std Front Disc-Sinqle Opt La)

Self adustng (std opt NA) Standard

Special [ Type proportion delay - Metering Type - DelayValving r metering other

Power broke make amp I Std ---Iype (remote int elc)1 Opt Delco Moraine Inteqral Tvpe Vacuum Suspended (b)

Effective area (Sq in) 1494 1036 Grass lining area (sq inl U 1555 1106 Swecol area (so in) 2692 3509 Front 10 Reor Effectiveness Relationship 626 626

Diameter I Front 95 -shy(nominal) I Rear 95

Drum Type and

Cast Alloy Iron (c)material -shyOuter working diameter -shy 1094 Inner working diameter -shy 688

ROlor 100WorkinCl width -shyI Moteriol amp type (ventedsolid -shy Cast Alloy Iron - Vente d

Wheel cyt Front 1125 29375 inder bore Reor 875

Moster Bore 1 00 1125

Cyli der di splocemenl Fronl 59 69 di stribulion I Rear 41 31

Pedol orc ralio 621 (d) 351 (d)

Line pressure at 100 lb pedal load 700 800 Shoe I Front (e) None Clearance I Rear (e)

Bonded or ri eted Riveted Material Molded Asbestos

Size Prim or 76 X 25 X 196 540 X 1 93 X 41 outmiddot

Front (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 25 X 265 ~S40 X 1~u X 44

I 1) thickness orinmiddot board - shy

Broke Segments per shoe OneI

ining Material Molded Asbestos

Size Prim or 76 X 20 X 196out-

Rear (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 20 X 265

thickness) or inshyboard

Segments per shoe One

Excludes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Includes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Total swept area for four brakes (Widest lining contoct width for each brake x its contact circumference) (a) Included with power brake option (b) Included with front disc brake option (c) Front Finned 1 pc casting Rear Finned composite ~d) Ratio at 05 in push rod travel e) Tighten drum brakes to heavy drag then back off 26 notches

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MAKE OF CAR__o_n_t_~_a_c____MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSU -11-68 REV

MODEL

STEERING -Manual (sId opt NA) i Standard Power iSId opt NA) i Ootional Adjuslab Ie Type and

Iilting Wheel Adjusts Vertically - Seven Positionsdescriptionste ring wheel

(tilt swing other) I(std apr NA) I Optional Manual 1475 X 1525

Whee I 0 i ame ter 14) X 1gtgtPower I

Wall to woll (I amp r) I 411OutSioe TurnIng

front Curb to curb (I amp r) I 385diam Ier

Wall to wall (I amp r) iInside 225(feet) reor Curb to curb (I amp r) II 230

IType Recirculating Ball Bearing Make Saginaw

Monua I Gear ~41 (a~IRatos 2621 (b) INo he 1 lurns (stop to stop)

IType (coalol linkoge etc)

Make

Power G ar

I T p

47 (c)

161 1241 Belt rrorn Crankshaft

iNo wheel turns (stop to stop) 2--5- - Lock to Lock i Type Link Paralleloqramr---- ILocation (front or reOr

0

Rear of Wheelsof wheels OTher)Linkage

Drag link (trans or longt) lransStrqRod Connects Tie RodsPitman amp Idler Arms ITi rods (one or two) i Two Inciination at camber (d g) I 8 14 to 914 5deg Camber B tUpper I Ball Jointeartngs I

(type) lLow r String

Ball JointA i

IThru$ I Sprint Load Taken By Lower Ball Joint Wh I Align Caster (deg) 0 to 1 0 Pos (ronge at - Camber (deg) 14 0 Neq to 34 0 Poscurb wtamp preferred) Toe-in (outside Irack inches) liS to 14 Stering spindle amp joinl type Reverse Elliott - Ball Joint

o Iinner bearing 1249tamete Wheel IOuter bearing I 749 Spindle

Thread ize I 34 - 20 Bearing type Taper Roller

(a) 281 with combination of V-8 engine and air conditioning (b) 3111 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning (c) 54 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning

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Page 2 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page 21

l 96MAKE OF CAR_p_o_n_t_l_middota_c_----__MODEL YEAR__ _ _9_DATE ISSUEa- 11- 68 REYISED~_ FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD

MODEL================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD~~S=P=R==IN=T==~===3=5=0==~===H==O====d===4=0=0====== (See Supplement page for detools on A SuspensonlSUSPENSION - GENERAL

PrOVISion tor broke dip confrtd

PrOYISIOn tor ace squaf control

SpecIal prOVISions for Jack Locating Provisions on Front and Rear Bumpers_e~o_r~lo~c~k~n~g~__________________~~______________--~~----______~

Shock ILT~y~p~e__________________~________________~~~~K-~~~~____LD~_W~a~y~________________ absorber iMake

Shock Absorbers d

Ironl amp r--------------------il---------------------shyreOr iPiston do

Firm Control in

SUSPENSION - FRONT Type and de5crlotlon

Ball joint independent front suspension with upper and lower control arms mounted on rubber bushings

Type con iMaterla I al1v Steel ISize (cod desgn eght amp 10

Spring 1140 X 360Ibar length dia)

Spng (He (lb per 1) 275 Std 22337 - 320 amp 345 (a) IRate al wheel lib ler n) 73 Std 22331 - 85 ~ 92 a lType link Inkle

Stoblzet Ilromeles) Link lMalerol amp bar dameter AllQ~ Steel 6a1S

SUSPENSION - REAR

Dr and Torque aken through Bear Sprjngs iTlpe Mnlti-Tgt-I-f ~areal amiddot r ltt-~p i-I~ize (Iengrh widtheot deSign

560 X 250lhelghr amp 10 bar ength amp dia 1

Sprong Spring rOle (lb per n) 82 Std 22337 - 79 8999118 amp 122 (a) ~ale or wheel lib per in) 83 Std 22337 - 80 90-TtfO~ 119 amp 123 ~a - Mounting rnsulatlon Iype Rubber Bushings

4 amp 5If lNo 01 leaes leal ~~hQck lelcomp or len s1 Compression

Stabi z r Type (Inklinldessframeless) Not Used MOI ol None

Not UsedT rack bar ty pe

(a) Alternate springs used as required for body styles and optional equipshyment

Form Rev 3-67

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

11 68MAKE OF CAR ~~~_P_o_n_t_i_a_c__--_MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEO- - REVISED_l-_)__

-FlREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400

MO DEl ===========---=~--=--_-=~==b==== ___ ~~__ ~ I

FRAME

Type ond desrq)tlon tSeparote frome

undrzed frome partlolfy ~ unit zed framel Integral Body - Frame Combination with Separate Ladder Type Front Frame Section

BODY - MISCElLANEOUS INFORMATION

Type c nosh (Iocque noml--r~- -- - --- - Acrylic Lacquer______

Hooci conr bolonced iys na) Ii ______-Xes__~ =------------Hooo el5e contol ( rnol enol) ~___ e~t~rIlc~

Vhce Incen No~ ocolon II Left Front Edge of Instrument Panel -+1-+_ Vis ib lej1rgugh -h--middot~~n=d-=s=hi~e==_l=d~___________________ _

I Engne No 10cOIon I Top of Cyl Block on R H Side Near Oil Filler (a)

---~-------------

-------~------

___---1NuCl-L_yen t WindJioCLlw--__________ JNillr1nlJ_yent WindQ~____

IFron I Zi g-Zag fpri n g wi t- h--F-o--aolJm--P=a~d--_____ _ Rear 1- d~I~______tr-_________~Z~lwg~-~Z~ag~~~~p~r~~n~g~ w~~Jo~~t~t~o~nu-~P~a~____________ 3d $eat

_ i_=_ro_n__~__C__on_p_~OI_)___ ~1-R_ea_r__--I___________

ir-~-r_a_nI -+________ZOL~bull Jg--ZioLa5O~g~S-Iltp~ri ng wi tILf-oa~m~P~ad-__________ Seu r =CK type r-iP-ea_r___-H- ingl~_ with -Co-t=-=ton~P-=ad==--______________ Ziljg~-~Zuag~-SltJP~r

Jrd sea

Wjild stlleid glass typ~ I e Single Curved Laminated Safety Platesigie Crved ~ laminated piatel

1de 910SS ype il curved Single Curved Tempered Safety Plate

~emDerea olatel

80Cklg) glos type compound

cvrveci bull tempered plate three Single Curved-TemperedSafety Plate (b) 22367piece 22337BODY STYLE ~~U~

Side ~Iass exposed surface ar a

10326Windshleid gloss eICoosed surface area

lJ~~Ull28b shy 83408192Backlight glass exposed surface areo -- -~-- 29804- 30235shy

---_

Totol gloss expos d surface area

_M_ ~ ~- --

Ign~t~on lock on steer~ng column aISo lOCkS steer~ng gear ana gearsn~r~ tIn Reverse with manual - Park with automatic transmission) key removable in locked position only and opening drivers door operates key in lock buzzer Interior ~ront door locking knobs moved

CalFront of RH cylinder bank on V~8 engines (b) Flexible plastic on convertible

torward to deter theft

Form Rev 3-67

AlVA Spccificatiols-Passe~Ce- Car Page 2J

ISSt ED _9-___-6_B_RV IS D_(e_)___N( 0 F CA( _---Po=ntlmiddotaC=----___MODE L Y 2Alt _1_9_69___ D AT

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD I FIREllIU) FIREBIRD

0 DEL ================F=I=RE=B=I=U)=====S=P=RNT=~=======3=5=O======H==O========4=O=O=====

(Indicate her standard oponal or NA on eoch )CGNVENIENCE EQUIPjVENT I Si~ ~indows Ootional

Power wndows ~~V~e~n~t-=~~~n~d~o~w~sL-____~______~_____________________________________~N~O~~Ve~n~t~W~i~n~d=o~w~s~________________~______________

L Backlight or tolgol Not Offered

Powr seat (specify typ os Power Tilt Seat (Fore and Aft Plus Elevation ~t Rear Edge) on ~H Bucket Seat - Optionalwell as avo lobility)

Radios (speedy type as well a availability)

Optional AM AM-FM A-FM Stereo - All Push Button Type

~ ItOr seot speok fIIr Optional

P~wer QfItenna Rear Mounted - Ootional

Not Offeredltecinng front seat bock (RL Or Doth)

Fronl eol head restroiner (RmiddotL or both) Standard

Clock Optional

Aor conditIone (5peclfy type Optional Reheat Cycle With Bi-Level A~r Distribut~on Systemand ova lobi Ii ty)

Safecruard Speedometer - Optional

tional on Cars With V-S En ine and Automatic ~ransm~ssion Combination

Not OfferedIgon lock lamp

Standard on Mardtop Coupe - Not Offered on ConvertibleDome lamp

Standard

Optional

Underhood lamp Ootional

CQurtesy lamp standard

Moa lamp Not Offered

Auto Irans quod lomp Slandard

3cereo Tape Player

Not Cf=ered

Ava~lable w~th All Radio Installations

~anual Antenna Front Mounted - Included itl Radio

Power Operated Top Optional on Convert~ble

Rear Window Defogger Optional - Not Ava~lable on Convertible

achometer Hood Mounted or Instrument Panel Mounted al

Elec Luggage Compt Lid Release Optional

LAMP HEIGHT AND SPACI~G

Height abov ground to center af bulb Or marker

Distance from CiL of cor to ente of bulb

tteocHomp

Toal

Sdeorncrkr

Headlomp

TOI

H9heu

-L-owes tmiddot

Hghest

Lowest

i Font

Rear

Inside

IOutsIde

Insde

OutSide

i I I I I

II I I

244

24 4

246

246

165

218

n4 281

160

252

Diectlonal Font

Reo

I I Same

250

as Tail Lamo

bull If Single headlamps at used ent here (al Panel mounted type not available at start ~f production - optional clock not available with this tachometer option

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MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-68REVISED_e__

WEIGHTS

MODEL Style No

illf-fIREBIRD SPRINT hardtoo Coupe CQmzertiole

22337 22367

i I1841 143032711 433 1929 1596 3521 i 433

I - _shy

6~7-i73 827 1 113 2 6 7 173 827 11 J

I1I i I II i

FIREBIRD 350 ErdtoE Coupe

i 223371

I i I i I 1962 14393401 I 433 1 567 173I

i -- shy

827 1 LJ gt ~

Convertible 22367 I

2046i 1605-36511433567 173 I i

82 7 i lJj 41

FIREBIRD HO I i bull I I II Hardton Coune 223 19841 14583442 1 433 i 567 173 827 ll

I433 I 567 1173 ffi7 1 l~jConvertible 22367 1 20681 16243692 I

I --~

l ~ I i

i i 1FIREBIRD 400 1_ ---shy20081 146313471 1 433 i 567 1173 827 _J jHardtop Coupe 223371 - i 433 567 117 3 827 ii 11Convertible 22367 1 2092 1629 1 3721 i i -shy- I

I =+II

i I

I -- shy

_

-- shy - shy shy

-- shy-

Ace sores amp EClJipmenl DII a WQhrs ~emcrrK

Automat~ Trans 0 Firebird and -FirebIrd -350 only Turbo Hvdra-Matic 1+ 18 1+ 10 + 28 I All models___

1+ 31 II - shy -- shyPower Steerincr - 2 1+ 29 I - - shy --- shy -Power Brakes DiscFrt l 1+ models+ 26 2 1+ 28 All - shyPower Brakes (DrumFrtl + 9 1+ 1 1+ 10 All except Firebird 4a1

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Air Conditionina 1+108 1+ 4 1+112 i Firebird -- shy - ---- shyAir Conditionina +104 1+ 4 1+108 Firebird j50 Air Conditionincr 1+ 96 1+ 1+ 98 I Firebird

--~

2 400 shyRadio amp Man- Antenna + 6 1+ z + 9 - shy - -shy400 HO Enaine Oot I I 0 Firebird 400 400 EnqOp~ 12 I Firebird~()()--

- ~ ~~--- --shy _

Ram Air IV - 10 shy 2 I -shy - - shy

-----------shy

I -- - shy - shy _ shy -- shy - -shy -- shy- - - - --

I 1 --- shy

I I -- shy - shy -- shy

-- - shy -- shy -I I I I

-middotReference - SAE Aeraspace-Autamalive draWing standards Section E 1_02 (d)_

Page 25 PcgAMA Specifications-Passenger Car 25

CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

KEY SHEET

EXTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

vpoundRTICAL

ERO liNe

ACTUAL FRONT WIDTH OF OASH~ LZ) ~

~ y~ ~ I Hl01 ~- - j ~--t-

i ---101114 plusmnL30middot H138 I

j t~ i -- _ r-7il-r ~HL2 Jj~(~-- ~---LIZ7-- H 106 CLUOpoundO RAMP HI07

AGLpoundl Ll04J LIO LIOS

I -- L 103 ~--------

LENGTH amp HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE

INTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

WIDTH gtlt50 H51

FRONT COMPT qEAR COMPT

-- H~6 -=~-- ~~Tmiddot~ )~_L~8~A__ I

THIRD SEAT

- L204 -t

Form RaY 3-67

AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 26 Poge 26

CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET

DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS

oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround

eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull

11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out

SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured

Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS

EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF

DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn

L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard

eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front

_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr

LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf

123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~

_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension

130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface

EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the

ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole

centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle

enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol

mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel

H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t

~t front of rear wnee openIng

middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord

GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an

ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS

104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis

106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes

11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes

Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie

HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson

fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal

L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal

H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~

L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol

ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS

H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~

REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen

Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon

from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~

L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of

pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg

H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering

L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat

~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon

~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon

-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side

Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when

r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo

comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~

-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn

est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt

grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi

STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L

lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n

1 at HIP ROeM

c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f

plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third

-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure

H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical

STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The

hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne

L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne

W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level

W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~

H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine

H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen

V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised

W4 L20J H20 I 1728

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MAKE OF CAR_--=-~~~___ MODEL YEAR_--19-6-o9----DATE ISSUEr-11- 68REVISED_(e_)__

FlREBIRD

MODEl_==============~=======================4=0=0====~~================ ENGINE - LUBRICATION SYSTEM (cont)

0 i pump Iype Sour Gear Normal 01 pressure (lb engne rpm) 55-60 Above 2600 RPM Oil pre sending unt (elect or mech) Electric Type ad ntoke (floatIng stationary) StationarY Screen Oil filler system (full flow parr other) Full Flow odter replacement (element complete) Comolete CopaClly 01 c case less Ii Iterrei II (qt) 5

Single Viscosity Acceptab Anticipated Lowest Temo SAE Number Alternat

01 grode recommended (SAE scosity bullAbove Freezing (+320 F ) 20W (C) lOW - 30and temperoture range)

Below Freezing (ooF to +32oF ) lOW lOW - 30 sw SW - 20

e (d (d

ENGINE - EXHAUST SYSTEM Type Isngle sngle wth crass-over DualQual oth d

Muffler No amp ty pe (reese flow lone - Reverse Crossflow Hi th Dual Inlets amp Outlets ( a)sTralgnt tnru separate resonatod

Exhausl ppe da iO D wai I Ih ele)

Brancn

Mcun Front 200 Not Used

x 060 b Rear 225 x 070 200 x 060 Muffler Outlet S outs

ENGINE - CRANKCASE VENnlAnON SYSTEM

i Make nd madei AC Type CV-679C I Loco Push Rod Cover En rgy sourc (monltold

Conlrol vacuum carburetor oir Manifold Vacuum Unit stream oth r)I

Conlrol meThod (ooble

orifice (xed orllte

olher Variable Orifice

Complet

systtm

Discharges (10 Inlok

monrald carb Olf

Intoke oir cleaner

intok other)

Intake Manifold

Ai r n leI (br alher cop

carburetor Olf cieanef

oth r) Through Filter in Carburetor Air Cleaner

F I om e aeslor (s ereen

check valve other) Check Valve

(a) Reverse flow resonator ahead of muffler in each pipe (b) 225 x 076 with 400 HO and Ram Air IV options (c) 30W with Ram Air IV option (d) 10W-40 with Ram Air IV option

AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPoge I Pog 9

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot

1

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD

MODEL FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400

ENGINE - EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL

I Air distribution eod manfold te ~

Type (Air Injection engine

modi fi eotlons other

Air

In ection Pump

i Type

Relief valve (type) I

Displacement

Dri ve ratio

Orie type

I

I Fdter (describe)

i

I

I

VL ~

~ (if

~9

~ Air

In i ect on

Sy stem

Point of entry

Check valve tv e

Make

i Madel

Carburetor Borrel size

Drive

Neutrol

I ~i idle A F mixture

Aux Adv Systems (Iype) II i Make I 411

Iod e l I I _lty Star (rpm) Centfgal Intermed adv If paints~ crank I

1

sect ~

deQbullbull rpm degrees ~ Distributa eng rpm Maxdeg rpmi y

Start (in H glVacuum adv in Infermed crank points

dgmiddot~ in Hgd gr s ~ eng rpm Max d g bull in

i Vacuum Source

Timing Crank degre s - rpm

Cooling Syst m

Exhoust System 7

Page 0 P ge 10AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n_t_i_a_c_--__MODELY~AR 1969 DATE ISSUE8-ll- 68 REVISED ()

II IFlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREB-I-RD-shy

MODEL ================~IF=I=RE==B=I=RD==d==~=P~R7I=NT==~===3=5=0==~~==H==O~==~===4=0=0====== ENGINE _ FUEl SYSTEM See supplemenal ogtge for Deal of i=uel Iee~on

Superenorge ec f ~sed

Induction type Carburetor el Carburetor

lnll~Clon suoercharger

Refill capacIty (US gals) 185Fuel Tonk iFiller locotlon Center Rear

T yp ( lee or mech) MechanicalFuel Locations Riaht Front of Enainel Left Front of Eng~nePump Pres Sure range 4 0 - 55 I 50 - 65

Vacuum booSler (std optional none) None Fuel Type IMn Plastic Fabric in Fuel Tank and Sintered Bronze in F Iter Locations Carbo Inlet (a)

Choke type Automatic I

Intake montiold heat control Exhausterhoust or wafer I

Corbure Slandard Oil Wetted PaperA cleaner il type (c) rOplonal Two Staqe - Wetted Plastic Foam Over Paper EIemenE

neutrollor Idrlve) Automat D 500 500 650 650 1(750 Ram A~rr I I IN D Idle A F nx ---

tor

lldle speed spec iMaruol N 500(6-1 Bbl )1600 (6-4 Bb 1 )18 5 0 (35 0 - 2 Bb 1 H10 0 0 (3gt U amp 4 U U Bbl) )

CARBURETOR SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

IEngine I Corburtors Modei Usage Tronsrn5S0nDispi Make I Model

I Firebird 250 Manual Rochester 7029l65(b

Automatic Rochester 7029166(b ~

No Used Borrel and Type Si le

ll-Bbl 169 1 l-Bbl ~ 169

Firebird Sprint 250 Manual Automatic

I

Firebird 350 350 Manual 1

Firebird HO

Firebird400 amp

400 HO OptJd

Firebird 400 Ram Air IV

(a) Pleated pape

Automatic

350 Manual Turbo H-M

Manual Turbo HM

400

400 Manual Turbo H-M

iRochester I Rochester

iRochester Rochester

Rochester Rochester

Rochester Rochester

Rochester Rochester

I

inshead of Sinttred bronze (b) 7029167 withlmani trans amp At 7029168

7029261 ~7029260

7028071 7029062

bull 7029263 7029268

7029263 7029268

7029273 7029270

in all 1 amp 4

14-Bbl~ P-l38 14-Bbl~ S-225

12-BbL 169 12-Bbl 169

14-Bblr P-l38 14-Bbl 5-225

14-Bb-1shy P-l38 14-Bbl S-225

14-Bbl P-l38 14-Bbl S-225

bbl ca buretors with AT amp A C

(c) Includes provisions for thermbstatic control of carbo inlet ar temp (d) When T-42 Ram Air Option is installedthe MT 7028273 or the 7028270

AMA Specifications-rassenger Car Page J 1

7ype system (pressure pressure vetred (I Pressure Vented crmosoher1c othed I

MAKE o F CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE S5 E 9- 1 1- 6 ~ 1 U D - _ EVI5ED_middot___ -- shy

MODEL

ENGiNE shy COOLING SYSTEM

FIREBIRD

6 Cyl

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRIIT 350

shy

Engines

FIREBIRD FIREB fLO 400

V-B Engines

Radiato cop relief valve pre bullbull ure [I J-4~--li_7L__P~S ____________________ _T

~~rncula Type lenoke byposs) Choke _ ______~_____t----__ hrmo stot I St orr s to open at ( F) _________________l~Q__O_O--_______________

Type Ientfugal othe II Cent-j -FlJga J I GPM 1000 pump rpm il 16 INumberoipumps One I Div I Vbeit otheri V-Bel t

____1g_e_ong type Sealed Ball Bearing Internal

RcdJCHor care type Tube and Centerrcellu~or tube and fin other)

CoolIng 1 With heater (qt 194350 186 (400) system I Without heater (qt) I Heater Standard Equipment cOpacify IOpt equlPmentspeclfy iqt 1 i 123 wAjr Condo 1203 (350) IB7 ( 4001 with ~----~~~~--~~~~-~I~ Ioter lockets full length of cyl (yes no) yes Wottr al oround cylinder (yes flO Yes

R ral Qror

Lower

Number and type

(molded straight)

Ilnslde diameter

Number and type

I(molded straignr)

One Molded

1 50

One Molded IUpperhose

1 50

I I Number and type Hose Not Used(molded stragt)IByposs

oNumbe of bladesamp spacn 4 76o amp 104 (a) (b)

IDiometer I 17 62 19 0 Fan Ratlo fan to crankshaft rev I 951 (lOSl with AC) 1~91112S1 with Ale bull AT 1121 with M

Fan cutout type 1o1iri r1+-h-hQm+-dmiddot-i(~11v Cnntrnl1pl l-~ fa 1( 0 Bearing type ~pp Wa er~ Pumo Fan ~ ~ A ~ C R C E FG F F I

bull Drive General-or middotaternato r IA A B A B n F F F F belt s I Water Pump ~ A A A C R C E F G E F I (indicate Po we Steering B BD G I belt used I Air Conditioning II C C H H by letter) II

Ii

1

bull Drive 3elt DimenSions

Angle of V

A

36deg

B

36deg

C

36deg

D

36deg

E

36deg

F

36deg

G

36deg

H

36deg

I

36deg

J I K

Nominal Length (SAE) 390 51 5 580 276 540 500 520 590 535 Width 38 47 47 38 38 38 47 47 47 (a) 7 blade 18 d~a Power-Flex fan on 6 cyl w~th AC (b) 7 blade 195 dia fan on all V-8 with AC - 5 blade 19 dia Power-Flex

std on 400 V-aexcept std 4 blade fan used with Ram Air Option

AMA Specifications-PasseQe Car P og 1oge r2

DATE iSSUED_3_-l_1_-_-S_ REVSED_(_i___DEL YEAR_----9_MAK E OF CA R--zJ~~--c--FlRE3tD REBIRDIREBIRD

350 cu ~n Eng~~es 400 cu in E~g~nes250 =~ i~ Engines

MODEl

ELEORICAL - SUPPLY SYSTEM Delco i-59 (=) Je1co R-59

12-66 Moke and Model Delco -55 (al

iVoltage RIg amp Torcl Plotes Ii 12-54 12-54

511 - 53 Amp~ 2 SM - 61 AmpHrISAEDesignationampAmpHrRtgI 17 Ml - 44 AmoHr Battery

Unde- ood - 1 H SideLocation il Under Bocd - RB Side

T ermlna I grounded

Make

a~ive

Generator ~M~0~d~e~I_______________________~____-21~1~O~OL7~6~1~(C~)~______~______~~~~~~(d~l__________r-______~1~1~0~O~8~3~2~(~f~)________

Type and rOling 37 Amo (el eel 37 Amp (elor Alternoror IOutput ot eglne idle (n utral) 5-10 Amps

IRoflo Gen To Crs rev 2~-~1 (3021 Wit C)

iMoke Delco Remv

1119515

iTyp Regulati~~ Contac~s in Standard Tvoe

iClOSing volag Cutoue Relay ~ot Required I generotor rpm

Regulator Revfrse curreont Cutoue Relay Not Required110 ap n

Regu VoitoQe

Ilated

Voltage

tei t

condltlon

I -

ElECTRICAl- STARTiNG SYSTEM

Motor RotatIon (drlve Clockwise

lend view)

Mok Jelco RemvI

Stortlnq Modei 107293 1107355

Clutch

Motor

control

Switch (sol noid manuol

Starting

procedure

Solenoid

II Place gearshift leller i1 neutral and depress outch With cold engine cepress I acceleraeor pedal to floor and release With ann engine hold acce1erator pedal I about halfway down turn ignition key clockwise to engage starter release key as

soon as engine starts

middotUse neucral or park with automaeic transmission (No clutch)

Engag ment type Ii Slidine Gear - Overrlnning

IPinion mh s (front r ar) il Front

Motor

Drive INumb r

PinIon

IManual Flywh 101 teeth

IAuto

Flywheel tooth Monuol

fac wldrh Aulo

11

15S

ISS

I

41

41

9

166

166

40

40

la) Delco 11-59 used w~th Ale or HD baetery opeLon (bl With regular fuel eng~ne - Delco 11-59 wLth premium fuel engine or HD battery opt~on

(c) 1100760 (55 amp) with AC (d) 1100700 (55 amp) with AC (e) Diode reotified 3-phase alternating current (f) 1100830 (55 amp) wLth AC

I

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car age 1J Page 13

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUE09- 11 - 6 8REVISED Ie)

FlREBIRD MODel

0 V-8 2-Bbl EngineselECTRICAL - IGNITION SYSTEM 250 L-6 Engines

ad- In

~ronai - Srd Op A I Standard Type Transsforlzed - Std Opt NA i Not Offered

Other ( pec fy) I ---Make I Delco Remy Model 1115414 1115410

Ampgt i Enne sloPoed I 34 I Engne Idling 21

iMake I Delco Remv

IMadel II 1 () A 7 r (rl ) 111 n4 7 4 (~) 1111942 (c) 1111960 (d) ICentfgal Start (rpm) qnn 1000 800 1100 ladv n I

I 15-19 12-16 13-17 12-16c sh of _nlermecilOUt

jd~grees I ~engjne pOlnfS deg bull L rpm

pm i I 1 cn 750 1950 2000 lIomlnal) lMox deg_ - rpm 1126-~Oi34400 24-2a5100 22-264800 20-244600

D1 strlb v fOr Vocuum IStart (n Hg) 5-7 5-7 6-8 8-10

Ie shaft Iintermedate NoneIdegrees - pants dego in Hg ln Hg bull (nomnal 1M d H

15deg (a 10 5 115 20deg 13-15 20deg 15-1 ax ego n g -IBreaker gap (n) I 016

ICam angle dg 31 - 3~4__________~1~~____~2~8~-~3~2________

7

8reaker orm tension (oz) 19 23 Crankshaft deg bull rpm TDC 5deg BTDC IMark location On Balancer On IMake

9

I I ~ Madel I AC R-44NS r AC R-45S

Spark Thread mml i 14 MMPlug Tghtenng lorqve (lb ft) 15-25 IGap I 033 - 038 IConductor lyoe Distributed Resistance

Cabl~ Insulolian type NeoPrene iSpork plug proteetor HVPalon Boot

ELECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION Locations amp type II (e)

(a) Used on 1 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (b) Used on 4 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (c) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with auto trans (d) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with man trans (e) Wide gap distributor rotor distributed resistance secondary cables

resistor spark plugs (5000 OHMS) engine to dash ground strap and fender skirt to frame ground strap

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page lJ3Page J 3 a

MAKE 0 F CA R ___p_on_t_i_ac______ DEl YEAR--=1969__ DATE ISSUED 9-1-53 REVISED_(____

FREBIRD

MODEL 350 v-a 4-B~1 Sngknes and All 400 v-a EnginesElECTRiCAL - iGNITION SYSTEM

Standard

i ron~Sod - Sd Upt NA

iConv on) - Sd Op NA

Not Offarea

Of h f r s pe c ~ fy )

Delco Remv

1115410 C )

34 I Ams

IEnglne Idlng 21

IModJ lllHlIcl 111l96Sldl 1 nU966 tel

(f)Timing

Pulley Hub

All 00 Engkoes)Spak ThOd 1m) 14mm ----------- shy

28 - 3l

90 8TDC

Crankshaft

AC

lC R-4SS (AC R-44S on

Plug Tgh---n-9--o-r-q-u-e~(~lb-~h-~I------t-----------------------------1~5~-~2-5---------------------

IGap 033 - 038

Ccnducar yp~e~____________-_______________________~D~i~s~t~r~i~b~u~ted Resistance I n ~u IQ ton Yo __ _______Npoundp--r--ene-_--_---=_------------------Coble SPOllo DIUt Ph)f ft Halon BootI

ElECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION

See Page 13

(al Used en -i-Bbl 400 ell in v-a englnes with Turbo Hydra-Matic (b) Used on 4-Bbl 400 cu in -9 engine$ 1 th Manual1ransmtssion (el Used on ~-abl 400 IU in Ram Air IV anglnes Manual and Automatic Transmissions (dl Used on J-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Turbo Hydra-Ma tic (el Usna on 4-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Manual 7r1nsmiss ion (f) 15deg aTDC Ram Air IV engine~n

--------

---

AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 14

MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n-t-~-middota_c___MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErY-1l- 68 REVISED~_)___ _

FIREBIRD I FIREBID I FIREBIRD I FIRI4BOCI f

MODel FIREBTRD S~RINT ~~ 3 5 o_l~~ H0

ElECTRICAl-INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT

-

shy

a rC1

Speed- i Type Mechani-al ometer I Tnp odomete (yesno) No~--- -

- Charge dcao - ype Telltale Lamp-TemperoTure indicator - fype I Telltale Lamp -ad pressure indlcoTor I Telltale LamQtype -~ ---Fuel ndcatar - ype i Electric Gags

I Optional instrument cluster with temperatureOthe

[ rli 1 gtrpccnp rp11 1 ltgt reDl rl~Fd [l tr gages Rlus tad Wind IType - Standard Two-Speed Electricshield - pe-r Ttee - degetional None Wndmiddot I Standara ~E=leQtr~~c~__~P~um~~nt~~al w~t~ W~per Mot6~I Type - __shield Nosher Type - Op bullbull onol None

IType Solenoid I i Num ber used 1 Std (a)IAme draw (each) 43 to 59 125 v

Horn

D__RI_V_E_U_N_I_TS__-_C_l_UT_C_H__IM_a_nua_I_T_ro_n_~_i_ss_io_n_i_6~_-C~y_l~__E~n~g~i~n~e~s~____1 V-8 Engines

Make amp ty pe il Own-Dry Type presure olate sprlnos 1 Disc Spring Toto I 5 of n9 _Qad(Ib)____-il-il_______________~2~0=5~O-i(bJ-_- ~ - - _-=-_~-_-_-~~-_-~ No of cutch driven discs ~I One

I~M-O-te--o_I------_+------__- __--_--~w~o~v~e~n~M~o~l~d~e~d~_A_s~b__e_s_tps ____ _ IOutsde amp nscle_~-lO 0 X 6~ c J9~_~_~ sect 5

Clutch I TOIOI elloolso bull nI 8293 (c) 8556-=--_---_-i-__~---L-J--lJ-J___________I___-_ faCIng jThckness I 135 (c) 140

iEng0lmnl cushon 1 Ing method it Driven Plate Waved Spoke Springsi

Release IType amp method bearl ng of lubncoton Ball Thrust - Prepacked amp Sealed Torsona Methods sprIngs

damping frlcton mateol Coil Sprin s and Metal to Metal Friction

(a) Second horn optional (b) 2350 pressure on Firebird Sprint and Firebird 400 (c) Firebird Sprint uses 104 x 65 driven plate with 8056 effective

area and 140 facing thickness

FomRe 3

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page is

Pontiac 1969MAKE OF CAR MODel YEAR DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot)

--------------~---

MODEL FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD

SPRINT 350 FIREBIRD

HO FIREBIRD

400

DRIVE UNITS - TRANSMISSIONS Manu I 3-speed (std ar opt)

AvtomoTIC

DRIVE UNITS - MANUAl TRANS

--- 3-SPEED 4-SPEED

Number or forward speeds 350 V-8(b) All V-8(c)6 Cyl (a) 6-Cyl All V-8(d) 24212851 2541 2851n first 2521 1611 20211681 1501T i In secono 1881

ronsml s~ 51Qn OfIQS i In third 1 00 11 00 1 1001 1351 1461

In fourth 1001 1001 j In rev~rse 2951 2331 28512631 2591

Synclronous mesnlng S pee dy geor s All Forward

SIlIft iever location (a) (b) Floor Shift I

I Cooeelly (at) 35 28 35 35 IIType recommended TYEe A - Extreme Pressure

Lucri nr SA E VI smiddot1 Summer I I coS Ity I Win number Extreme cold

80 or 90 80 or 90 80 or 90

DRIVEmiddot UNITS - MANUAL TRANS WOVERDRIVE For onSMISSlon data see manual transmission section)

Type pianetory or other Not Offered ManucH iockoU1 yes nol

Downsndr acceiertuor confrol (yes no)

Minmvm cT-tn speed

Geor ottO

IC ()(O dODOClty pI ver rive oniy

Seperete Ii Iler (yes no) I I Type recommended

Lub con t i SummerjSAEis WintI~OSitY

number Extreme cold

(a) Column shift standard - floor shift optional (standard on Firebird Sprint (b) Available with standard column shift only (c) Standard on 400 cu in V-8 includes floor shift - optional on 350 cu ir

V-8 (d) Special order close ratio transmission (2201 1641 1281 1001

and 2271 R) standard and only available with 391 and 4331 rear axle ratio on Firebird 350 HO and Firebird 400

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car PoglII 16

ISSU ED_3_-_~l_-_a_REVISEO_(middot_1__MAKE 0 F CAR __pon~tlac----___MO 0 EL YfAR_9_6_9__0 ATE

FIREBIRD PIREBIRD SPRT FIREaIlW 350IFREBIRD -10

FlREBIRO 350 2-BBL i FlREBlRO ~OOMODEL FREBIRO 350

DRIVE UNITS- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Tod nOm

Torque Conver~erType describe

Selecto locolon Steering Column (a)

List 9or rattos Selecto Pobullbulln ond indicot which abullbull used in

II I J R1- 1 75

Jshy LipCJ -6 rT6Gl-shy1 )0

1

R 1 92

)j

- shy0 S

252 252 152 1 52 1 00

L 252 (c j

20$ ~l D

248 148 100

S 248 1 48

L 24S(dl

och slec to pos ilion

-1 ~n ~k-q ~ f-~ l_hl -6 4-8bl V-8 2-Bb1shy hSO 2-8b 1shy 350 ~-3bl 1400 4-ltlbl

Mo ushft s oeed -dri a ranse I ~) ao I 7J i(eI40(fI61 (eI6] (f)70 (eISO (fI851(eI45 (f)7~(e)41 (f)721(e)43 (7

Mea ~ieldown speed-drive ronge (J) 75 68 lig)62(h)3 (g) 65 (h) 60 (g) 80 (hi 47(g) 72 (h) 2~(g) 66 (hi 21(gl 74 (1 J 6

INumb r of 1 menfS I Three

Toque Mox roo at s loll i 281 I 25 1 251 201 2 0 1 I 231 I 23 ~

conetor Type 01 coolin9 (oi I quid) Ii Water

INomnol diomefr I 11~75 1251

LubriconCopocy-ef11 (pt) 15 (aporolC) 16 (ApprolC) 19 (Approx)

i Type commendd GM Dexron Automatic ~ransmission Fluid

Speclol transmtsston Shift lever must be lfted over stop to enter tpark J Reverse I and Low (S gtn 400) paSl t1ons Eng~ne starting on Neutral and ark positions orovided for ifeolures

ORNE UNITS - PROPEllER SHAFT Numb sed I vne

IType (stroigI tube tub-intub Straight lClbe inferno I ernal dompr ele) I

OUl

diom

Ingh

Ii Monuol 3middotspd trons II

I II I

IMa~uol 4-sped Iron s

2 75 x

275 x

4995 x 065

4996 065x

_011

thicleshy

ness Overdrive transmIssion I

Automotrc fran sml ssion I 275 x 4996 lC 065

Not Available

275 lC 4930 x 065

Cnte 10 centr of unlvesal IOlnu 0 10 cntIne of reor oachmen (Conlinued)

(a) Floor with optional console (b) Total torque multiplication in 1st gear is 4931 with 6 cyl 441 with V-8 engine (c) Total ~orque multiplication ln 1st gear is 6301 middot lth 6 cyl 5041 with V-8 engine (d) Total torque multiplication 1n 1st gear is 5701 (e) 1-2 Upshift bull (f) 2-3 UpShift ~ (g) 3-2 Kickdown (h) 3-1 Kickdown (i) Rally shifter available with console option provides manual speed shift stops to locate second and third gear

pOSitions when the lever is deflected to the righ~ hand path (j) Based on non-Ale car with standard axle for the engine indicated

Page 7 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car P age 17

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 ----------------~d----

FlREBIRD FlREBIRD I FlREBIRD FlREBIRD IMODEl================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD==k==S=P=R=INT==~=====35=0==~====H==O===~==4=0=0======

DRIV EUNITS - PROPELLER SHAFT cont)

IType lplalnInter- Not Usedanh-fcton)mediate

Ilubrication (filtlngbearing Not UsedIprepack)

iType Splined SI ip INumber 01 teeth 27Yoke

15 0 00 1175

IMoke and Mig No Saginaw - Size 44 (Regular) INumber used

Universal

lOIn ts

IType (boll and trunnioncroSSI

Rear ottach(umiddotboltclompec) II

Bearing I Type ipiclin

onllmiddotfriction)

Ilubric (fittng

prepack) II

Cross U-Bo1t

Anti-Friction

Prepacked De token through torque tube

Or arms sprIngs) Sprinas Torque token through (torque tube

or orms i sprIngs) Springs

DRIVE UNITS - AXlE Type (front reorl Rear

Semi-Floating HypoidDescplon

limited Slip differentol ype Spring Loaded Clutch (Opt )

150Drive Pinion Offset

2No of differential pinions

Pinion odlustment (shim otheri Sh~m

Pinion beoflng adj (shim other) Collapsible Spacer Wheel bearing type Single Row Ball Bearinq

CapaCIty (pt) 3 Type recommended A-9 Hy-goid (a)

lubricant Summer 80-90~~gti~ Wintercosi ty 80-90

Inumber Extreme cold 80-90

AXlE RATIO TOOTH COMBINATIONS (See page 3 for ax Ie ralia us age)

AI ratio 2411~56127812931~O813231 3361 3551

No of Pinion 17 16 14 14 13 13 11 11 teeth IRing geor 41 41 39 41 40 42 37 39

3901

10 39

~33

9 139

Ring Gear DO 81~5

(a) Special lubricant required with limited slip differential

ge i 3 Poge 18AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODel YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErj-11-68 REVISED(e)

I FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD

MODEL SPRINT 350 HO 400

oRIV EUNITS - WH EELS ~ Tye amp morerlol Disc - Steel

Std I 14 x 6 (a~ 14 x 7 (a) ~m ISlle amp flonge type)

IOpt None ~pe (bolt or stud) Bolt

qohment i Circle dlamerer 475 I Number ond size 5 716 - 20

MODEL

DRIVE UNITS- TIRES

I Size ply rating amp ply E70 shyType (boos radiol elc)

Stondora i Full roted Front

14 F7~

In flo II n ~-__--J+-___-L=t-IJuJJ--JiJUcuLJ--=----~-J=uuuJu-ldJi1lll-____ Pr Reo

Rev Mi Ie 01 SO MPh

F70 - 14 (b)

F70 - 14 Polyglas - 2 Ply carcass with 2 Fiberglass Tread Plys shy4 Ply Rated

BRAKES - PARKING Type of control Foot Lever Application - Hand Pull Release LocOllon of conrol Below~Instrument Panel at Left Operoes on Rear Service Brakes If sepa- Type (inlernal or external) Not =lgtnarat9 rote from Drum diameter lll~ cOTa ~Q

Srv ce

Drakos Lining size (length )( wdTh ~ thickness) Not Separate

(a) On four road ~wrreelsmiddot- std Space Saver Spare tire is on 14 x 5 rim wheel (b) 2 Ply - 4 Ply rated Std spare tire size is 735 - 14 - space saver

type Size increases to 775-14 for v-a cars with AC and v-a convertiblE without AC

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Page 9 Page J9AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR_-=-Po~n~ti 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6 8REVISED (e)a~c__MODEl YEAR

FIREBIRD I FIREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD MODEl ________________~~F_I_RE~B_I~RD~~_SP_RI __~____ __~____ ____~____~4~0~0____N_T 3_5_0 H_O

BRAKES - SERVICE Type (drum) or (disc amp no of coistons Drum - Std Front Disc-Sinqle Opt La)

Self adustng (std opt NA) Standard

Special [ Type proportion delay - Metering Type - DelayValving r metering other

Power broke make amp I Std ---Iype (remote int elc)1 Opt Delco Moraine Inteqral Tvpe Vacuum Suspended (b)

Effective area (Sq in) 1494 1036 Grass lining area (sq inl U 1555 1106 Swecol area (so in) 2692 3509 Front 10 Reor Effectiveness Relationship 626 626

Diameter I Front 95 -shy(nominal) I Rear 95

Drum Type and

Cast Alloy Iron (c)material -shyOuter working diameter -shy 1094 Inner working diameter -shy 688

ROlor 100WorkinCl width -shyI Moteriol amp type (ventedsolid -shy Cast Alloy Iron - Vente d

Wheel cyt Front 1125 29375 inder bore Reor 875

Moster Bore 1 00 1125

Cyli der di splocemenl Fronl 59 69 di stribulion I Rear 41 31

Pedol orc ralio 621 (d) 351 (d)

Line pressure at 100 lb pedal load 700 800 Shoe I Front (e) None Clearance I Rear (e)

Bonded or ri eted Riveted Material Molded Asbestos

Size Prim or 76 X 25 X 196 540 X 1 93 X 41 outmiddot

Front (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 25 X 265 ~S40 X 1~u X 44

I 1) thickness orinmiddot board - shy

Broke Segments per shoe OneI

ining Material Molded Asbestos

Size Prim or 76 X 20 X 196out-

Rear (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 20 X 265

thickness) or inshyboard

Segments per shoe One

Excludes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Includes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Total swept area for four brakes (Widest lining contoct width for each brake x its contact circumference) (a) Included with power brake option (b) Included with front disc brake option (c) Front Finned 1 pc casting Rear Finned composite ~d) Ratio at 05 in push rod travel e) Tighten drum brakes to heavy drag then back off 26 notches

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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 20 Page 20

MAKE OF CAR__o_n_t_~_a_c____MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSU -11-68 REV

MODEL

STEERING -Manual (sId opt NA) i Standard Power iSId opt NA) i Ootional Adjuslab Ie Type and

Iilting Wheel Adjusts Vertically - Seven Positionsdescriptionste ring wheel

(tilt swing other) I(std apr NA) I Optional Manual 1475 X 1525

Whee I 0 i ame ter 14) X 1gtgtPower I

Wall to woll (I amp r) I 411OutSioe TurnIng

front Curb to curb (I amp r) I 385diam Ier

Wall to wall (I amp r) iInside 225(feet) reor Curb to curb (I amp r) II 230

IType Recirculating Ball Bearing Make Saginaw

Monua I Gear ~41 (a~IRatos 2621 (b) INo he 1 lurns (stop to stop)

IType (coalol linkoge etc)

Make

Power G ar

I T p

47 (c)

161 1241 Belt rrorn Crankshaft

iNo wheel turns (stop to stop) 2--5- - Lock to Lock i Type Link Paralleloqramr---- ILocation (front or reOr

0

Rear of Wheelsof wheels OTher)Linkage

Drag link (trans or longt) lransStrqRod Connects Tie RodsPitman amp Idler Arms ITi rods (one or two) i Two Inciination at camber (d g) I 8 14 to 914 5deg Camber B tUpper I Ball Jointeartngs I

(type) lLow r String

Ball JointA i

IThru$ I Sprint Load Taken By Lower Ball Joint Wh I Align Caster (deg) 0 to 1 0 Pos (ronge at - Camber (deg) 14 0 Neq to 34 0 Poscurb wtamp preferred) Toe-in (outside Irack inches) liS to 14 Stering spindle amp joinl type Reverse Elliott - Ball Joint

o Iinner bearing 1249tamete Wheel IOuter bearing I 749 Spindle

Thread ize I 34 - 20 Bearing type Taper Roller

(a) 281 with combination of V-8 engine and air conditioning (b) 3111 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning (c) 54 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning

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l 96MAKE OF CAR_p_o_n_t_l_middota_c_----__MODEL YEAR__ _ _9_DATE ISSUEa- 11- 68 REYISED~_ FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD

MODEL================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD~~S=P=R==IN=T==~===3=5=0==~===H==O====d===4=0=0====== (See Supplement page for detools on A SuspensonlSUSPENSION - GENERAL

PrOVISion tor broke dip confrtd

PrOYISIOn tor ace squaf control

SpecIal prOVISions for Jack Locating Provisions on Front and Rear Bumpers_e~o_r~lo~c~k~n~g~__________________~~______________--~~----______~

Shock ILT~y~p~e__________________~________________~~~~K-~~~~____LD~_W~a~y~________________ absorber iMake

Shock Absorbers d

Ironl amp r--------------------il---------------------shyreOr iPiston do

Firm Control in

SUSPENSION - FRONT Type and de5crlotlon

Ball joint independent front suspension with upper and lower control arms mounted on rubber bushings

Type con iMaterla I al1v Steel ISize (cod desgn eght amp 10

Spring 1140 X 360Ibar length dia)

Spng (He (lb per 1) 275 Std 22337 - 320 amp 345 (a) IRate al wheel lib ler n) 73 Std 22331 - 85 ~ 92 a lType link Inkle

Stoblzet Ilromeles) Link lMalerol amp bar dameter AllQ~ Steel 6a1S

SUSPENSION - REAR

Dr and Torque aken through Bear Sprjngs iTlpe Mnlti-Tgt-I-f ~areal amiddot r ltt-~p i-I~ize (Iengrh widtheot deSign

560 X 250lhelghr amp 10 bar ength amp dia 1

Sprong Spring rOle (lb per n) 82 Std 22337 - 79 8999118 amp 122 (a) ~ale or wheel lib per in) 83 Std 22337 - 80 90-TtfO~ 119 amp 123 ~a - Mounting rnsulatlon Iype Rubber Bushings

4 amp 5If lNo 01 leaes leal ~~hQck lelcomp or len s1 Compression

Stabi z r Type (Inklinldessframeless) Not Used MOI ol None

Not UsedT rack bar ty pe

(a) Alternate springs used as required for body styles and optional equipshyment

Form Rev 3-67

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

11 68MAKE OF CAR ~~~_P_o_n_t_i_a_c__--_MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEO- - REVISED_l-_)__

-FlREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400

MO DEl ===========---=~--=--_-=~==b==== ___ ~~__ ~ I

FRAME

Type ond desrq)tlon tSeparote frome

undrzed frome partlolfy ~ unit zed framel Integral Body - Frame Combination with Separate Ladder Type Front Frame Section

BODY - MISCElLANEOUS INFORMATION

Type c nosh (Iocque noml--r~- -- - --- - Acrylic Lacquer______

Hooci conr bolonced iys na) Ii ______-Xes__~ =------------Hooo el5e contol ( rnol enol) ~___ e~t~rIlc~

Vhce Incen No~ ocolon II Left Front Edge of Instrument Panel -+1-+_ Vis ib lej1rgugh -h--middot~~n=d-=s=hi~e==_l=d~___________________ _

I Engne No 10cOIon I Top of Cyl Block on R H Side Near Oil Filler (a)

---~-------------

-------~------

___---1NuCl-L_yen t WindJioCLlw--__________ JNillr1nlJ_yent WindQ~____

IFron I Zi g-Zag fpri n g wi t- h--F-o--aolJm--P=a~d--_____ _ Rear 1- d~I~______tr-_________~Z~lwg~-~Z~ag~~~~p~r~~n~g~ w~~Jo~~t~t~o~nu-~P~a~____________ 3d $eat

_ i_=_ro_n__~__C__on_p_~OI_)___ ~1-R_ea_r__--I___________

ir-~-r_a_nI -+________ZOL~bull Jg--ZioLa5O~g~S-Iltp~ri ng wi tILf-oa~m~P~ad-__________ Seu r =CK type r-iP-ea_r___-H- ingl~_ with -Co-t=-=ton~P-=ad==--______________ Ziljg~-~Zuag~-SltJP~r

Jrd sea

Wjild stlleid glass typ~ I e Single Curved Laminated Safety Platesigie Crved ~ laminated piatel

1de 910SS ype il curved Single Curved Tempered Safety Plate

~emDerea olatel

80Cklg) glos type compound

cvrveci bull tempered plate three Single Curved-TemperedSafety Plate (b) 22367piece 22337BODY STYLE ~~U~

Side ~Iass exposed surface ar a

10326Windshleid gloss eICoosed surface area

lJ~~Ull28b shy 83408192Backlight glass exposed surface areo -- -~-- 29804- 30235shy

---_

Totol gloss expos d surface area

_M_ ~ ~- --

Ign~t~on lock on steer~ng column aISo lOCkS steer~ng gear ana gearsn~r~ tIn Reverse with manual - Park with automatic transmission) key removable in locked position only and opening drivers door operates key in lock buzzer Interior ~ront door locking knobs moved

CalFront of RH cylinder bank on V~8 engines (b) Flexible plastic on convertible

torward to deter theft

Form Rev 3-67

AlVA Spccificatiols-Passe~Ce- Car Page 2J

ISSt ED _9-___-6_B_RV IS D_(e_)___N( 0 F CA( _---Po=ntlmiddotaC=----___MODE L Y 2Alt _1_9_69___ D AT

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD I FIREllIU) FIREBIRD

0 DEL ================F=I=RE=B=I=U)=====S=P=RNT=~=======3=5=O======H==O========4=O=O=====

(Indicate her standard oponal or NA on eoch )CGNVENIENCE EQUIPjVENT I Si~ ~indows Ootional

Power wndows ~~V~e~n~t-=~~~n~d~o~w~sL-____~______~_____________________________________~N~O~~Ve~n~t~W~i~n~d=o~w~s~________________~______________

L Backlight or tolgol Not Offered

Powr seat (specify typ os Power Tilt Seat (Fore and Aft Plus Elevation ~t Rear Edge) on ~H Bucket Seat - Optionalwell as avo lobility)

Radios (speedy type as well a availability)

Optional AM AM-FM A-FM Stereo - All Push Button Type

~ ItOr seot speok fIIr Optional

P~wer QfItenna Rear Mounted - Ootional

Not Offeredltecinng front seat bock (RL Or Doth)

Fronl eol head restroiner (RmiddotL or both) Standard

Clock Optional

Aor conditIone (5peclfy type Optional Reheat Cycle With Bi-Level A~r Distribut~on Systemand ova lobi Ii ty)

Safecruard Speedometer - Optional

tional on Cars With V-S En ine and Automatic ~ransm~ssion Combination

Not OfferedIgon lock lamp

Standard on Mardtop Coupe - Not Offered on ConvertibleDome lamp

Standard

Optional

Underhood lamp Ootional

CQurtesy lamp standard

Moa lamp Not Offered

Auto Irans quod lomp Slandard

3cereo Tape Player

Not Cf=ered

Ava~lable w~th All Radio Installations

~anual Antenna Front Mounted - Included itl Radio

Power Operated Top Optional on Convert~ble

Rear Window Defogger Optional - Not Ava~lable on Convertible

achometer Hood Mounted or Instrument Panel Mounted al

Elec Luggage Compt Lid Release Optional

LAMP HEIGHT AND SPACI~G

Height abov ground to center af bulb Or marker

Distance from CiL of cor to ente of bulb

tteocHomp

Toal

Sdeorncrkr

Headlomp

TOI

H9heu

-L-owes tmiddot

Hghest

Lowest

i Font

Rear

Inside

IOutsIde

Insde

OutSide

i I I I I

II I I

244

24 4

246

246

165

218

n4 281

160

252

Diectlonal Font

Reo

I I Same

250

as Tail Lamo

bull If Single headlamps at used ent here (al Panel mounted type not available at start ~f production - optional clock not available with this tachometer option

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MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-68REVISED_e__

WEIGHTS

MODEL Style No

illf-fIREBIRD SPRINT hardtoo Coupe CQmzertiole

22337 22367

i I1841 143032711 433 1929 1596 3521 i 433

I - _shy

6~7-i73 827 1 113 2 6 7 173 827 11 J

I1I i I II i

FIREBIRD 350 ErdtoE Coupe

i 223371

I i I i I 1962 14393401 I 433 1 567 173I

i -- shy

827 1 LJ gt ~

Convertible 22367 I

2046i 1605-36511433567 173 I i

82 7 i lJj 41

FIREBIRD HO I i bull I I II Hardton Coune 223 19841 14583442 1 433 i 567 173 827 ll

I433 I 567 1173 ffi7 1 l~jConvertible 22367 1 20681 16243692 I

I --~

l ~ I i

i i 1FIREBIRD 400 1_ ---shy20081 146313471 1 433 i 567 1173 827 _J jHardtop Coupe 223371 - i 433 567 117 3 827 ii 11Convertible 22367 1 2092 1629 1 3721 i i -shy- I

I =+II

i I

I -- shy

_

-- shy - shy shy

-- shy-

Ace sores amp EClJipmenl DII a WQhrs ~emcrrK

Automat~ Trans 0 Firebird and -FirebIrd -350 only Turbo Hvdra-Matic 1+ 18 1+ 10 + 28 I All models___

1+ 31 II - shy -- shyPower Steerincr - 2 1+ 29 I - - shy --- shy -Power Brakes DiscFrt l 1+ models+ 26 2 1+ 28 All - shyPower Brakes (DrumFrtl + 9 1+ 1 1+ 10 All except Firebird 4a1

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Air Conditionina 1+108 1+ 4 1+112 i Firebird -- shy - ---- shyAir Conditionina +104 1+ 4 1+108 Firebird j50 Air Conditionincr 1+ 96 1+ 1+ 98 I Firebird

--~

2 400 shyRadio amp Man- Antenna + 6 1+ z + 9 - shy - -shy400 HO Enaine Oot I I 0 Firebird 400 400 EnqOp~ 12 I Firebird~()()--

- ~ ~~--- --shy _

Ram Air IV - 10 shy 2 I -shy - - shy

-----------shy

I -- - shy - shy _ shy -- shy - -shy -- shy- - - - --

I 1 --- shy

I I -- shy - shy -- shy

-- - shy -- shy -I I I I

-middotReference - SAE Aeraspace-Autamalive draWing standards Section E 1_02 (d)_

Page 25 PcgAMA Specifications-Passenger Car 25

CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

KEY SHEET

EXTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

vpoundRTICAL

ERO liNe

ACTUAL FRONT WIDTH OF OASH~ LZ) ~

~ y~ ~ I Hl01 ~- - j ~--t-

i ---101114 plusmnL30middot H138 I

j t~ i -- _ r-7il-r ~HL2 Jj~(~-- ~---LIZ7-- H 106 CLUOpoundO RAMP HI07

AGLpoundl Ll04J LIO LIOS

I -- L 103 ~--------

LENGTH amp HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE

INTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

WIDTH gtlt50 H51

FRONT COMPT qEAR COMPT

-- H~6 -=~-- ~~Tmiddot~ )~_L~8~A__ I

THIRD SEAT

- L204 -t

Form RaY 3-67

AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 26 Poge 26

CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET

DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS

oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround

eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull

11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out

SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured

Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS

EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF

DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn

L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard

eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front

_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr

LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf

123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~

_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension

130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface

EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the

ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole

centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle

enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol

mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel

H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t

~t front of rear wnee openIng

middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord

GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an

ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS

104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis

106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes

11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes

Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie

HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson

fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal

L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal

H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~

L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol

ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS

H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~

REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen

Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon

from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~

L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of

pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg

H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering

L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat

~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon

~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon

-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side

Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when

r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo

comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~

-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn

est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt

grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi

STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L

lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n

1 at HIP ROeM

c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f

plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third

-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure

H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical

STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The

hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne

L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne

W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level

W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~

H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine

H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen

V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised

W4 L20J H20 I 1728

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MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot

1

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD

MODEL FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400

ENGINE - EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL

I Air distribution eod manfold te ~

Type (Air Injection engine

modi fi eotlons other

Air

In ection Pump

i Type

Relief valve (type) I

Displacement

Dri ve ratio

Orie type

I

I Fdter (describe)

i

I

I

VL ~

~ (if

~9

~ Air

In i ect on

Sy stem

Point of entry

Check valve tv e

Make

i Madel

Carburetor Borrel size

Drive

Neutrol

I ~i idle A F mixture

Aux Adv Systems (Iype) II i Make I 411

Iod e l I I _lty Star (rpm) Centfgal Intermed adv If paints~ crank I

1

sect ~

deQbullbull rpm degrees ~ Distributa eng rpm Maxdeg rpmi y

Start (in H glVacuum adv in Infermed crank points

dgmiddot~ in Hgd gr s ~ eng rpm Max d g bull in

i Vacuum Source

Timing Crank degre s - rpm

Cooling Syst m

Exhoust System 7

Page 0 P ge 10AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n_t_i_a_c_--__MODELY~AR 1969 DATE ISSUE8-ll- 68 REVISED ()

II IFlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREB-I-RD-shy

MODEL ================~IF=I=RE==B=I=RD==d==~=P~R7I=NT==~===3=5=0==~~==H==O~==~===4=0=0====== ENGINE _ FUEl SYSTEM See supplemenal ogtge for Deal of i=uel Iee~on

Superenorge ec f ~sed

Induction type Carburetor el Carburetor

lnll~Clon suoercharger

Refill capacIty (US gals) 185Fuel Tonk iFiller locotlon Center Rear

T yp ( lee or mech) MechanicalFuel Locations Riaht Front of Enainel Left Front of Eng~nePump Pres Sure range 4 0 - 55 I 50 - 65

Vacuum booSler (std optional none) None Fuel Type IMn Plastic Fabric in Fuel Tank and Sintered Bronze in F Iter Locations Carbo Inlet (a)

Choke type Automatic I

Intake montiold heat control Exhausterhoust or wafer I

Corbure Slandard Oil Wetted PaperA cleaner il type (c) rOplonal Two Staqe - Wetted Plastic Foam Over Paper EIemenE

neutrollor Idrlve) Automat D 500 500 650 650 1(750 Ram A~rr I I IN D Idle A F nx ---

tor

lldle speed spec iMaruol N 500(6-1 Bbl )1600 (6-4 Bb 1 )18 5 0 (35 0 - 2 Bb 1 H10 0 0 (3gt U amp 4 U U Bbl) )

CARBURETOR SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

IEngine I Corburtors Modei Usage Tronsrn5S0nDispi Make I Model

I Firebird 250 Manual Rochester 7029l65(b

Automatic Rochester 7029166(b ~

No Used Borrel and Type Si le

ll-Bbl 169 1 l-Bbl ~ 169

Firebird Sprint 250 Manual Automatic

I

Firebird 350 350 Manual 1

Firebird HO

Firebird400 amp

400 HO OptJd

Firebird 400 Ram Air IV

(a) Pleated pape

Automatic

350 Manual Turbo H-M

Manual Turbo HM

400

400 Manual Turbo H-M

iRochester I Rochester

iRochester Rochester

Rochester Rochester

Rochester Rochester

Rochester Rochester

I

inshead of Sinttred bronze (b) 7029167 withlmani trans amp At 7029168

7029261 ~7029260

7028071 7029062

bull 7029263 7029268

7029263 7029268

7029273 7029270

in all 1 amp 4

14-Bbl~ P-l38 14-Bbl~ S-225

12-BbL 169 12-Bbl 169

14-Bblr P-l38 14-Bbl 5-225

14-Bb-1shy P-l38 14-Bbl S-225

14-Bbl P-l38 14-Bbl S-225

bbl ca buretors with AT amp A C

(c) Includes provisions for thermbstatic control of carbo inlet ar temp (d) When T-42 Ram Air Option is installedthe MT 7028273 or the 7028270

AMA Specifications-rassenger Car Page J 1

7ype system (pressure pressure vetred (I Pressure Vented crmosoher1c othed I

MAKE o F CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE S5 E 9- 1 1- 6 ~ 1 U D - _ EVI5ED_middot___ -- shy

MODEL

ENGiNE shy COOLING SYSTEM

FIREBIRD

6 Cyl

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRIIT 350

shy

Engines

FIREBIRD FIREB fLO 400

V-B Engines

Radiato cop relief valve pre bullbull ure [I J-4~--li_7L__P~S ____________________ _T

~~rncula Type lenoke byposs) Choke _ ______~_____t----__ hrmo stot I St orr s to open at ( F) _________________l~Q__O_O--_______________

Type Ientfugal othe II Cent-j -FlJga J I GPM 1000 pump rpm il 16 INumberoipumps One I Div I Vbeit otheri V-Bel t

____1g_e_ong type Sealed Ball Bearing Internal

RcdJCHor care type Tube and Centerrcellu~or tube and fin other)

CoolIng 1 With heater (qt 194350 186 (400) system I Without heater (qt) I Heater Standard Equipment cOpacify IOpt equlPmentspeclfy iqt 1 i 123 wAjr Condo 1203 (350) IB7 ( 4001 with ~----~~~~--~~~~-~I~ Ioter lockets full length of cyl (yes no) yes Wottr al oround cylinder (yes flO Yes

R ral Qror

Lower

Number and type

(molded straight)

Ilnslde diameter

Number and type

I(molded straignr)

One Molded

1 50

One Molded IUpperhose

1 50

I I Number and type Hose Not Used(molded stragt)IByposs

oNumbe of bladesamp spacn 4 76o amp 104 (a) (b)

IDiometer I 17 62 19 0 Fan Ratlo fan to crankshaft rev I 951 (lOSl with AC) 1~91112S1 with Ale bull AT 1121 with M

Fan cutout type 1o1iri r1+-h-hQm+-dmiddot-i(~11v Cnntrnl1pl l-~ fa 1( 0 Bearing type ~pp Wa er~ Pumo Fan ~ ~ A ~ C R C E FG F F I

bull Drive General-or middotaternato r IA A B A B n F F F F belt s I Water Pump ~ A A A C R C E F G E F I (indicate Po we Steering B BD G I belt used I Air Conditioning II C C H H by letter) II

Ii

1

bull Drive 3elt DimenSions

Angle of V

A

36deg

B

36deg

C

36deg

D

36deg

E

36deg

F

36deg

G

36deg

H

36deg

I

36deg

J I K

Nominal Length (SAE) 390 51 5 580 276 540 500 520 590 535 Width 38 47 47 38 38 38 47 47 47 (a) 7 blade 18 d~a Power-Flex fan on 6 cyl w~th AC (b) 7 blade 195 dia fan on all V-8 with AC - 5 blade 19 dia Power-Flex

std on 400 V-aexcept std 4 blade fan used with Ram Air Option

AMA Specifications-PasseQe Car P og 1oge r2

DATE iSSUED_3_-l_1_-_-S_ REVSED_(_i___DEL YEAR_----9_MAK E OF CA R--zJ~~--c--FlRE3tD REBIRDIREBIRD

350 cu ~n Eng~~es 400 cu in E~g~nes250 =~ i~ Engines

MODEl

ELEORICAL - SUPPLY SYSTEM Delco i-59 (=) Je1co R-59

12-66 Moke and Model Delco -55 (al

iVoltage RIg amp Torcl Plotes Ii 12-54 12-54

511 - 53 Amp~ 2 SM - 61 AmpHrISAEDesignationampAmpHrRtgI 17 Ml - 44 AmoHr Battery

Unde- ood - 1 H SideLocation il Under Bocd - RB Side

T ermlna I grounded

Make

a~ive

Generator ~M~0~d~e~I_______________________~____-21~1~O~OL7~6~1~(C~)~______~______~~~~~~(d~l__________r-______~1~1~0~O~8~3~2~(~f~)________

Type and rOling 37 Amo (el eel 37 Amp (elor Alternoror IOutput ot eglne idle (n utral) 5-10 Amps

IRoflo Gen To Crs rev 2~-~1 (3021 Wit C)

iMoke Delco Remv

1119515

iTyp Regulati~~ Contac~s in Standard Tvoe

iClOSing volag Cutoue Relay ~ot Required I generotor rpm

Regulator Revfrse curreont Cutoue Relay Not Required110 ap n

Regu VoitoQe

Ilated

Voltage

tei t

condltlon

I -

ElECTRICAl- STARTiNG SYSTEM

Motor RotatIon (drlve Clockwise

lend view)

Mok Jelco RemvI

Stortlnq Modei 107293 1107355

Clutch

Motor

control

Switch (sol noid manuol

Starting

procedure

Solenoid

II Place gearshift leller i1 neutral and depress outch With cold engine cepress I acceleraeor pedal to floor and release With ann engine hold acce1erator pedal I about halfway down turn ignition key clockwise to engage starter release key as

soon as engine starts

middotUse neucral or park with automaeic transmission (No clutch)

Engag ment type Ii Slidine Gear - Overrlnning

IPinion mh s (front r ar) il Front

Motor

Drive INumb r

PinIon

IManual Flywh 101 teeth

IAuto

Flywheel tooth Monuol

fac wldrh Aulo

11

15S

ISS

I

41

41

9

166

166

40

40

la) Delco 11-59 used w~th Ale or HD baetery opeLon (bl With regular fuel eng~ne - Delco 11-59 wLth premium fuel engine or HD battery opt~on

(c) 1100760 (55 amp) with AC (d) 1100700 (55 amp) with AC (e) Diode reotified 3-phase alternating current (f) 1100830 (55 amp) wLth AC

I

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car age 1J Page 13

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUE09- 11 - 6 8REVISED Ie)

FlREBIRD MODel

0 V-8 2-Bbl EngineselECTRICAL - IGNITION SYSTEM 250 L-6 Engines

ad- In

~ronai - Srd Op A I Standard Type Transsforlzed - Std Opt NA i Not Offered

Other ( pec fy) I ---Make I Delco Remy Model 1115414 1115410

Ampgt i Enne sloPoed I 34 I Engne Idling 21

iMake I Delco Remv

IMadel II 1 () A 7 r (rl ) 111 n4 7 4 (~) 1111942 (c) 1111960 (d) ICentfgal Start (rpm) qnn 1000 800 1100 ladv n I

I 15-19 12-16 13-17 12-16c sh of _nlermecilOUt

jd~grees I ~engjne pOlnfS deg bull L rpm

pm i I 1 cn 750 1950 2000 lIomlnal) lMox deg_ - rpm 1126-~Oi34400 24-2a5100 22-264800 20-244600

D1 strlb v fOr Vocuum IStart (n Hg) 5-7 5-7 6-8 8-10

Ie shaft Iintermedate NoneIdegrees - pants dego in Hg ln Hg bull (nomnal 1M d H

15deg (a 10 5 115 20deg 13-15 20deg 15-1 ax ego n g -IBreaker gap (n) I 016

ICam angle dg 31 - 3~4__________~1~~____~2~8~-~3~2________

7

8reaker orm tension (oz) 19 23 Crankshaft deg bull rpm TDC 5deg BTDC IMark location On Balancer On IMake

9

I I ~ Madel I AC R-44NS r AC R-45S

Spark Thread mml i 14 MMPlug Tghtenng lorqve (lb ft) 15-25 IGap I 033 - 038 IConductor lyoe Distributed Resistance

Cabl~ Insulolian type NeoPrene iSpork plug proteetor HVPalon Boot

ELECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION Locations amp type II (e)

(a) Used on 1 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (b) Used on 4 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (c) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with auto trans (d) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with man trans (e) Wide gap distributor rotor distributed resistance secondary cables

resistor spark plugs (5000 OHMS) engine to dash ground strap and fender skirt to frame ground strap

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page lJ3Page J 3 a

MAKE 0 F CA R ___p_on_t_i_ac______ DEl YEAR--=1969__ DATE ISSUED 9-1-53 REVISED_(____

FREBIRD

MODEL 350 v-a 4-B~1 Sngknes and All 400 v-a EnginesElECTRiCAL - iGNITION SYSTEM

Standard

i ron~Sod - Sd Upt NA

iConv on) - Sd Op NA

Not Offarea

Of h f r s pe c ~ fy )

Delco Remv

1115410 C )

34 I Ams

IEnglne Idlng 21

IModJ lllHlIcl 111l96Sldl 1 nU966 tel

(f)Timing

Pulley Hub

All 00 Engkoes)Spak ThOd 1m) 14mm ----------- shy

28 - 3l

90 8TDC

Crankshaft

AC

lC R-4SS (AC R-44S on

Plug Tgh---n-9--o-r-q-u-e~(~lb-~h-~I------t-----------------------------1~5~-~2-5---------------------

IGap 033 - 038

Ccnducar yp~e~____________-_______________________~D~i~s~t~r~i~b~u~ted Resistance I n ~u IQ ton Yo __ _______Npoundp--r--ene-_--_---=_------------------Coble SPOllo DIUt Ph)f ft Halon BootI

ElECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION

See Page 13

(al Used en -i-Bbl 400 ell in v-a englnes with Turbo Hydra-Matic (b) Used on 4-Bbl 400 cu in -9 engine$ 1 th Manual1ransmtssion (el Used on ~-abl 400 IU in Ram Air IV anglnes Manual and Automatic Transmissions (dl Used on J-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Turbo Hydra-Ma tic (el Usna on 4-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Manual 7r1nsmiss ion (f) 15deg aTDC Ram Air IV engine~n

--------

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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 14

MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n-t-~-middota_c___MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErY-1l- 68 REVISED~_)___ _

FIREBIRD I FIREBID I FIREBIRD I FIRI4BOCI f

MODel FIREBTRD S~RINT ~~ 3 5 o_l~~ H0

ElECTRICAl-INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT

-

shy

a rC1

Speed- i Type Mechani-al ometer I Tnp odomete (yesno) No~--- -

- Charge dcao - ype Telltale Lamp-TemperoTure indicator - fype I Telltale Lamp -ad pressure indlcoTor I Telltale LamQtype -~ ---Fuel ndcatar - ype i Electric Gags

I Optional instrument cluster with temperatureOthe

[ rli 1 gtrpccnp rp11 1 ltgt reDl rl~Fd [l tr gages Rlus tad Wind IType - Standard Two-Speed Electricshield - pe-r Ttee - degetional None Wndmiddot I Standara ~E=leQtr~~c~__~P~um~~nt~~al w~t~ W~per Mot6~I Type - __shield Nosher Type - Op bullbull onol None

IType Solenoid I i Num ber used 1 Std (a)IAme draw (each) 43 to 59 125 v

Horn

D__RI_V_E_U_N_I_TS__-_C_l_UT_C_H__IM_a_nua_I_T_ro_n_~_i_ss_io_n_i_6~_-C~y_l~__E~n~g~i~n~e~s~____1 V-8 Engines

Make amp ty pe il Own-Dry Type presure olate sprlnos 1 Disc Spring Toto I 5 of n9 _Qad(Ib)____-il-il_______________~2~0=5~O-i(bJ-_- ~ - - _-=-_~-_-_-~~-_-~ No of cutch driven discs ~I One

I~M-O-te--o_I------_+------__- __--_--~w~o~v~e~n~M~o~l~d~e~d~_A_s~b__e_s_tps ____ _ IOutsde amp nscle_~-lO 0 X 6~ c J9~_~_~ sect 5

Clutch I TOIOI elloolso bull nI 8293 (c) 8556-=--_---_-i-__~---L-J--lJ-J___________I___-_ faCIng jThckness I 135 (c) 140

iEng0lmnl cushon 1 Ing method it Driven Plate Waved Spoke Springsi

Release IType amp method bearl ng of lubncoton Ball Thrust - Prepacked amp Sealed Torsona Methods sprIngs

damping frlcton mateol Coil Sprin s and Metal to Metal Friction

(a) Second horn optional (b) 2350 pressure on Firebird Sprint and Firebird 400 (c) Firebird Sprint uses 104 x 65 driven plate with 8056 effective

area and 140 facing thickness

FomRe 3

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page is

Pontiac 1969MAKE OF CAR MODel YEAR DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot)

--------------~---

MODEL FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD

SPRINT 350 FIREBIRD

HO FIREBIRD

400

DRIVE UNITS - TRANSMISSIONS Manu I 3-speed (std ar opt)

AvtomoTIC

DRIVE UNITS - MANUAl TRANS

--- 3-SPEED 4-SPEED

Number or forward speeds 350 V-8(b) All V-8(c)6 Cyl (a) 6-Cyl All V-8(d) 24212851 2541 2851n first 2521 1611 20211681 1501T i In secono 1881

ronsml s~ 51Qn OfIQS i In third 1 00 11 00 1 1001 1351 1461

In fourth 1001 1001 j In rev~rse 2951 2331 28512631 2591

Synclronous mesnlng S pee dy geor s All Forward

SIlIft iever location (a) (b) Floor Shift I

I Cooeelly (at) 35 28 35 35 IIType recommended TYEe A - Extreme Pressure

Lucri nr SA E VI smiddot1 Summer I I coS Ity I Win number Extreme cold

80 or 90 80 or 90 80 or 90

DRIVEmiddot UNITS - MANUAL TRANS WOVERDRIVE For onSMISSlon data see manual transmission section)

Type pianetory or other Not Offered ManucH iockoU1 yes nol

Downsndr acceiertuor confrol (yes no)

Minmvm cT-tn speed

Geor ottO

IC ()(O dODOClty pI ver rive oniy

Seperete Ii Iler (yes no) I I Type recommended

Lub con t i SummerjSAEis WintI~OSitY

number Extreme cold

(a) Column shift standard - floor shift optional (standard on Firebird Sprint (b) Available with standard column shift only (c) Standard on 400 cu in V-8 includes floor shift - optional on 350 cu ir

V-8 (d) Special order close ratio transmission (2201 1641 1281 1001

and 2271 R) standard and only available with 391 and 4331 rear axle ratio on Firebird 350 HO and Firebird 400

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car PoglII 16

ISSU ED_3_-_~l_-_a_REVISEO_(middot_1__MAKE 0 F CAR __pon~tlac----___MO 0 EL YfAR_9_6_9__0 ATE

FIREBIRD PIREBIRD SPRT FIREaIlW 350IFREBIRD -10

FlREBIRO 350 2-BBL i FlREBlRO ~OOMODEL FREBIRO 350

DRIVE UNITS- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Tod nOm

Torque Conver~erType describe

Selecto locolon Steering Column (a)

List 9or rattos Selecto Pobullbulln ond indicot which abullbull used in

II I J R1- 1 75

Jshy LipCJ -6 rT6Gl-shy1 )0

1

R 1 92

)j

- shy0 S

252 252 152 1 52 1 00

L 252 (c j

20$ ~l D

248 148 100

S 248 1 48

L 24S(dl

och slec to pos ilion

-1 ~n ~k-q ~ f-~ l_hl -6 4-8bl V-8 2-Bb1shy hSO 2-8b 1shy 350 ~-3bl 1400 4-ltlbl

Mo ushft s oeed -dri a ranse I ~) ao I 7J i(eI40(fI61 (eI6] (f)70 (eISO (fI851(eI45 (f)7~(e)41 (f)721(e)43 (7

Mea ~ieldown speed-drive ronge (J) 75 68 lig)62(h)3 (g) 65 (h) 60 (g) 80 (hi 47(g) 72 (h) 2~(g) 66 (hi 21(gl 74 (1 J 6

INumb r of 1 menfS I Three

Toque Mox roo at s loll i 281 I 25 1 251 201 2 0 1 I 231 I 23 ~

conetor Type 01 coolin9 (oi I quid) Ii Water

INomnol diomefr I 11~75 1251

LubriconCopocy-ef11 (pt) 15 (aporolC) 16 (ApprolC) 19 (Approx)

i Type commendd GM Dexron Automatic ~ransmission Fluid

Speclol transmtsston Shift lever must be lfted over stop to enter tpark J Reverse I and Low (S gtn 400) paSl t1ons Eng~ne starting on Neutral and ark positions orovided for ifeolures

ORNE UNITS - PROPEllER SHAFT Numb sed I vne

IType (stroigI tube tub-intub Straight lClbe inferno I ernal dompr ele) I

OUl

diom

Ingh

Ii Monuol 3middotspd trons II

I II I

IMa~uol 4-sped Iron s

2 75 x

275 x

4995 x 065

4996 065x

_011

thicleshy

ness Overdrive transmIssion I

Automotrc fran sml ssion I 275 x 4996 lC 065

Not Available

275 lC 4930 x 065

Cnte 10 centr of unlvesal IOlnu 0 10 cntIne of reor oachmen (Conlinued)

(a) Floor with optional console (b) Total torque multiplication in 1st gear is 4931 with 6 cyl 441 with V-8 engine (c) Total ~orque multiplication ln 1st gear is 6301 middot lth 6 cyl 5041 with V-8 engine (d) Total torque multiplication 1n 1st gear is 5701 (e) 1-2 Upshift bull (f) 2-3 UpShift ~ (g) 3-2 Kickdown (h) 3-1 Kickdown (i) Rally shifter available with console option provides manual speed shift stops to locate second and third gear

pOSitions when the lever is deflected to the righ~ hand path (j) Based on non-Ale car with standard axle for the engine indicated

Page 7 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car P age 17

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 ----------------~d----

FlREBIRD FlREBIRD I FlREBIRD FlREBIRD IMODEl================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD==k==S=P=R=INT==~=====35=0==~====H==O===~==4=0=0======

DRIV EUNITS - PROPELLER SHAFT cont)

IType lplalnInter- Not Usedanh-fcton)mediate

Ilubrication (filtlngbearing Not UsedIprepack)

iType Splined SI ip INumber 01 teeth 27Yoke

15 0 00 1175

IMoke and Mig No Saginaw - Size 44 (Regular) INumber used

Universal

lOIn ts

IType (boll and trunnioncroSSI

Rear ottach(umiddotboltclompec) II

Bearing I Type ipiclin

onllmiddotfriction)

Ilubric (fittng

prepack) II

Cross U-Bo1t

Anti-Friction

Prepacked De token through torque tube

Or arms sprIngs) Sprinas Torque token through (torque tube

or orms i sprIngs) Springs

DRIVE UNITS - AXlE Type (front reorl Rear

Semi-Floating HypoidDescplon

limited Slip differentol ype Spring Loaded Clutch (Opt )

150Drive Pinion Offset

2No of differential pinions

Pinion odlustment (shim otheri Sh~m

Pinion beoflng adj (shim other) Collapsible Spacer Wheel bearing type Single Row Ball Bearinq

CapaCIty (pt) 3 Type recommended A-9 Hy-goid (a)

lubricant Summer 80-90~~gti~ Wintercosi ty 80-90

Inumber Extreme cold 80-90

AXlE RATIO TOOTH COMBINATIONS (See page 3 for ax Ie ralia us age)

AI ratio 2411~56127812931~O813231 3361 3551

No of Pinion 17 16 14 14 13 13 11 11 teeth IRing geor 41 41 39 41 40 42 37 39

3901

10 39

~33

9 139

Ring Gear DO 81~5

(a) Special lubricant required with limited slip differential

ge i 3 Poge 18AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODel YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErj-11-68 REVISED(e)

I FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD

MODEL SPRINT 350 HO 400

oRIV EUNITS - WH EELS ~ Tye amp morerlol Disc - Steel

Std I 14 x 6 (a~ 14 x 7 (a) ~m ISlle amp flonge type)

IOpt None ~pe (bolt or stud) Bolt

qohment i Circle dlamerer 475 I Number ond size 5 716 - 20

MODEL

DRIVE UNITS- TIRES

I Size ply rating amp ply E70 shyType (boos radiol elc)

Stondora i Full roted Front

14 F7~

In flo II n ~-__--J+-___-L=t-IJuJJ--JiJUcuLJ--=----~-J=uuuJu-ldJi1lll-____ Pr Reo

Rev Mi Ie 01 SO MPh

F70 - 14 (b)

F70 - 14 Polyglas - 2 Ply carcass with 2 Fiberglass Tread Plys shy4 Ply Rated

BRAKES - PARKING Type of control Foot Lever Application - Hand Pull Release LocOllon of conrol Below~Instrument Panel at Left Operoes on Rear Service Brakes If sepa- Type (inlernal or external) Not =lgtnarat9 rote from Drum diameter lll~ cOTa ~Q

Srv ce

Drakos Lining size (length )( wdTh ~ thickness) Not Separate

(a) On four road ~wrreelsmiddot- std Space Saver Spare tire is on 14 x 5 rim wheel (b) 2 Ply - 4 Ply rated Std spare tire size is 735 - 14 - space saver

type Size increases to 775-14 for v-a cars with AC and v-a convertiblE without AC

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MAKE OF CAR_-=-Po~n~ti 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6 8REVISED (e)a~c__MODEl YEAR

FIREBIRD I FIREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD MODEl ________________~~F_I_RE~B_I~RD~~_SP_RI __~____ __~____ ____~____~4~0~0____N_T 3_5_0 H_O

BRAKES - SERVICE Type (drum) or (disc amp no of coistons Drum - Std Front Disc-Sinqle Opt La)

Self adustng (std opt NA) Standard

Special [ Type proportion delay - Metering Type - DelayValving r metering other

Power broke make amp I Std ---Iype (remote int elc)1 Opt Delco Moraine Inteqral Tvpe Vacuum Suspended (b)

Effective area (Sq in) 1494 1036 Grass lining area (sq inl U 1555 1106 Swecol area (so in) 2692 3509 Front 10 Reor Effectiveness Relationship 626 626

Diameter I Front 95 -shy(nominal) I Rear 95

Drum Type and

Cast Alloy Iron (c)material -shyOuter working diameter -shy 1094 Inner working diameter -shy 688

ROlor 100WorkinCl width -shyI Moteriol amp type (ventedsolid -shy Cast Alloy Iron - Vente d

Wheel cyt Front 1125 29375 inder bore Reor 875

Moster Bore 1 00 1125

Cyli der di splocemenl Fronl 59 69 di stribulion I Rear 41 31

Pedol orc ralio 621 (d) 351 (d)

Line pressure at 100 lb pedal load 700 800 Shoe I Front (e) None Clearance I Rear (e)

Bonded or ri eted Riveted Material Molded Asbestos

Size Prim or 76 X 25 X 196 540 X 1 93 X 41 outmiddot

Front (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 25 X 265 ~S40 X 1~u X 44

I 1) thickness orinmiddot board - shy

Broke Segments per shoe OneI

ining Material Molded Asbestos

Size Prim or 76 X 20 X 196out-

Rear (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 20 X 265

thickness) or inshyboard

Segments per shoe One

Excludes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Includes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Total swept area for four brakes (Widest lining contoct width for each brake x its contact circumference) (a) Included with power brake option (b) Included with front disc brake option (c) Front Finned 1 pc casting Rear Finned composite ~d) Ratio at 05 in push rod travel e) Tighten drum brakes to heavy drag then back off 26 notches

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MAKE OF CAR__o_n_t_~_a_c____MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSU -11-68 REV

MODEL

STEERING -Manual (sId opt NA) i Standard Power iSId opt NA) i Ootional Adjuslab Ie Type and

Iilting Wheel Adjusts Vertically - Seven Positionsdescriptionste ring wheel

(tilt swing other) I(std apr NA) I Optional Manual 1475 X 1525

Whee I 0 i ame ter 14) X 1gtgtPower I

Wall to woll (I amp r) I 411OutSioe TurnIng

front Curb to curb (I amp r) I 385diam Ier

Wall to wall (I amp r) iInside 225(feet) reor Curb to curb (I amp r) II 230

IType Recirculating Ball Bearing Make Saginaw

Monua I Gear ~41 (a~IRatos 2621 (b) INo he 1 lurns (stop to stop)

IType (coalol linkoge etc)

Make

Power G ar

I T p

47 (c)

161 1241 Belt rrorn Crankshaft

iNo wheel turns (stop to stop) 2--5- - Lock to Lock i Type Link Paralleloqramr---- ILocation (front or reOr

0

Rear of Wheelsof wheels OTher)Linkage

Drag link (trans or longt) lransStrqRod Connects Tie RodsPitman amp Idler Arms ITi rods (one or two) i Two Inciination at camber (d g) I 8 14 to 914 5deg Camber B tUpper I Ball Jointeartngs I

(type) lLow r String

Ball JointA i

IThru$ I Sprint Load Taken By Lower Ball Joint Wh I Align Caster (deg) 0 to 1 0 Pos (ronge at - Camber (deg) 14 0 Neq to 34 0 Poscurb wtamp preferred) Toe-in (outside Irack inches) liS to 14 Stering spindle amp joinl type Reverse Elliott - Ball Joint

o Iinner bearing 1249tamete Wheel IOuter bearing I 749 Spindle

Thread ize I 34 - 20 Bearing type Taper Roller

(a) 281 with combination of V-8 engine and air conditioning (b) 3111 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning (c) 54 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning

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l 96MAKE OF CAR_p_o_n_t_l_middota_c_----__MODEL YEAR__ _ _9_DATE ISSUEa- 11- 68 REYISED~_ FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD

MODEL================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD~~S=P=R==IN=T==~===3=5=0==~===H==O====d===4=0=0====== (See Supplement page for detools on A SuspensonlSUSPENSION - GENERAL

PrOVISion tor broke dip confrtd

PrOYISIOn tor ace squaf control

SpecIal prOVISions for Jack Locating Provisions on Front and Rear Bumpers_e~o_r~lo~c~k~n~g~__________________~~______________--~~----______~

Shock ILT~y~p~e__________________~________________~~~~K-~~~~____LD~_W~a~y~________________ absorber iMake

Shock Absorbers d

Ironl amp r--------------------il---------------------shyreOr iPiston do

Firm Control in

SUSPENSION - FRONT Type and de5crlotlon

Ball joint independent front suspension with upper and lower control arms mounted on rubber bushings

Type con iMaterla I al1v Steel ISize (cod desgn eght amp 10

Spring 1140 X 360Ibar length dia)

Spng (He (lb per 1) 275 Std 22337 - 320 amp 345 (a) IRate al wheel lib ler n) 73 Std 22331 - 85 ~ 92 a lType link Inkle

Stoblzet Ilromeles) Link lMalerol amp bar dameter AllQ~ Steel 6a1S

SUSPENSION - REAR

Dr and Torque aken through Bear Sprjngs iTlpe Mnlti-Tgt-I-f ~areal amiddot r ltt-~p i-I~ize (Iengrh widtheot deSign

560 X 250lhelghr amp 10 bar ength amp dia 1

Sprong Spring rOle (lb per n) 82 Std 22337 - 79 8999118 amp 122 (a) ~ale or wheel lib per in) 83 Std 22337 - 80 90-TtfO~ 119 amp 123 ~a - Mounting rnsulatlon Iype Rubber Bushings

4 amp 5If lNo 01 leaes leal ~~hQck lelcomp or len s1 Compression

Stabi z r Type (Inklinldessframeless) Not Used MOI ol None

Not UsedT rack bar ty pe

(a) Alternate springs used as required for body styles and optional equipshyment

Form Rev 3-67

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11 68MAKE OF CAR ~~~_P_o_n_t_i_a_c__--_MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEO- - REVISED_l-_)__

-FlREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400

MO DEl ===========---=~--=--_-=~==b==== ___ ~~__ ~ I

FRAME

Type ond desrq)tlon tSeparote frome

undrzed frome partlolfy ~ unit zed framel Integral Body - Frame Combination with Separate Ladder Type Front Frame Section

BODY - MISCElLANEOUS INFORMATION

Type c nosh (Iocque noml--r~- -- - --- - Acrylic Lacquer______

Hooci conr bolonced iys na) Ii ______-Xes__~ =------------Hooo el5e contol ( rnol enol) ~___ e~t~rIlc~

Vhce Incen No~ ocolon II Left Front Edge of Instrument Panel -+1-+_ Vis ib lej1rgugh -h--middot~~n=d-=s=hi~e==_l=d~___________________ _

I Engne No 10cOIon I Top of Cyl Block on R H Side Near Oil Filler (a)

---~-------------

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___---1NuCl-L_yen t WindJioCLlw--__________ JNillr1nlJ_yent WindQ~____

IFron I Zi g-Zag fpri n g wi t- h--F-o--aolJm--P=a~d--_____ _ Rear 1- d~I~______tr-_________~Z~lwg~-~Z~ag~~~~p~r~~n~g~ w~~Jo~~t~t~o~nu-~P~a~____________ 3d $eat

_ i_=_ro_n__~__C__on_p_~OI_)___ ~1-R_ea_r__--I___________

ir-~-r_a_nI -+________ZOL~bull Jg--ZioLa5O~g~S-Iltp~ri ng wi tILf-oa~m~P~ad-__________ Seu r =CK type r-iP-ea_r___-H- ingl~_ with -Co-t=-=ton~P-=ad==--______________ Ziljg~-~Zuag~-SltJP~r

Jrd sea

Wjild stlleid glass typ~ I e Single Curved Laminated Safety Platesigie Crved ~ laminated piatel

1de 910SS ype il curved Single Curved Tempered Safety Plate

~emDerea olatel

80Cklg) glos type compound

cvrveci bull tempered plate three Single Curved-TemperedSafety Plate (b) 22367piece 22337BODY STYLE ~~U~

Side ~Iass exposed surface ar a

10326Windshleid gloss eICoosed surface area

lJ~~Ull28b shy 83408192Backlight glass exposed surface areo -- -~-- 29804- 30235shy

---_

Totol gloss expos d surface area

_M_ ~ ~- --

Ign~t~on lock on steer~ng column aISo lOCkS steer~ng gear ana gearsn~r~ tIn Reverse with manual - Park with automatic transmission) key removable in locked position only and opening drivers door operates key in lock buzzer Interior ~ront door locking knobs moved

CalFront of RH cylinder bank on V~8 engines (b) Flexible plastic on convertible

torward to deter theft

Form Rev 3-67

AlVA Spccificatiols-Passe~Ce- Car Page 2J

ISSt ED _9-___-6_B_RV IS D_(e_)___N( 0 F CA( _---Po=ntlmiddotaC=----___MODE L Y 2Alt _1_9_69___ D AT

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD I FIREllIU) FIREBIRD

0 DEL ================F=I=RE=B=I=U)=====S=P=RNT=~=======3=5=O======H==O========4=O=O=====

(Indicate her standard oponal or NA on eoch )CGNVENIENCE EQUIPjVENT I Si~ ~indows Ootional

Power wndows ~~V~e~n~t-=~~~n~d~o~w~sL-____~______~_____________________________________~N~O~~Ve~n~t~W~i~n~d=o~w~s~________________~______________

L Backlight or tolgol Not Offered

Powr seat (specify typ os Power Tilt Seat (Fore and Aft Plus Elevation ~t Rear Edge) on ~H Bucket Seat - Optionalwell as avo lobility)

Radios (speedy type as well a availability)

Optional AM AM-FM A-FM Stereo - All Push Button Type

~ ItOr seot speok fIIr Optional

P~wer QfItenna Rear Mounted - Ootional

Not Offeredltecinng front seat bock (RL Or Doth)

Fronl eol head restroiner (RmiddotL or both) Standard

Clock Optional

Aor conditIone (5peclfy type Optional Reheat Cycle With Bi-Level A~r Distribut~on Systemand ova lobi Ii ty)

Safecruard Speedometer - Optional

tional on Cars With V-S En ine and Automatic ~ransm~ssion Combination

Not OfferedIgon lock lamp

Standard on Mardtop Coupe - Not Offered on ConvertibleDome lamp

Standard

Optional

Underhood lamp Ootional

CQurtesy lamp standard

Moa lamp Not Offered

Auto Irans quod lomp Slandard

3cereo Tape Player

Not Cf=ered

Ava~lable w~th All Radio Installations

~anual Antenna Front Mounted - Included itl Radio

Power Operated Top Optional on Convert~ble

Rear Window Defogger Optional - Not Ava~lable on Convertible

achometer Hood Mounted or Instrument Panel Mounted al

Elec Luggage Compt Lid Release Optional

LAMP HEIGHT AND SPACI~G

Height abov ground to center af bulb Or marker

Distance from CiL of cor to ente of bulb

tteocHomp

Toal

Sdeorncrkr

Headlomp

TOI

H9heu

-L-owes tmiddot

Hghest

Lowest

i Font

Rear

Inside

IOutsIde

Insde

OutSide

i I I I I

II I I

244

24 4

246

246

165

218

n4 281

160

252

Diectlonal Font

Reo

I I Same

250

as Tail Lamo

bull If Single headlamps at used ent here (al Panel mounted type not available at start ~f production - optional clock not available with this tachometer option

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MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-68REVISED_e__

WEIGHTS

MODEL Style No

illf-fIREBIRD SPRINT hardtoo Coupe CQmzertiole

22337 22367

i I1841 143032711 433 1929 1596 3521 i 433

I - _shy

6~7-i73 827 1 113 2 6 7 173 827 11 J

I1I i I II i

FIREBIRD 350 ErdtoE Coupe

i 223371

I i I i I 1962 14393401 I 433 1 567 173I

i -- shy

827 1 LJ gt ~

Convertible 22367 I

2046i 1605-36511433567 173 I i

82 7 i lJj 41

FIREBIRD HO I i bull I I II Hardton Coune 223 19841 14583442 1 433 i 567 173 827 ll

I433 I 567 1173 ffi7 1 l~jConvertible 22367 1 20681 16243692 I

I --~

l ~ I i

i i 1FIREBIRD 400 1_ ---shy20081 146313471 1 433 i 567 1173 827 _J jHardtop Coupe 223371 - i 433 567 117 3 827 ii 11Convertible 22367 1 2092 1629 1 3721 i i -shy- I

I =+II

i I

I -- shy

_

-- shy - shy shy

-- shy-

Ace sores amp EClJipmenl DII a WQhrs ~emcrrK

Automat~ Trans 0 Firebird and -FirebIrd -350 only Turbo Hvdra-Matic 1+ 18 1+ 10 + 28 I All models___

1+ 31 II - shy -- shyPower Steerincr - 2 1+ 29 I - - shy --- shy -Power Brakes DiscFrt l 1+ models+ 26 2 1+ 28 All - shyPower Brakes (DrumFrtl + 9 1+ 1 1+ 10 All except Firebird 4a1

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Air Conditionina 1+108 1+ 4 1+112 i Firebird -- shy - ---- shyAir Conditionina +104 1+ 4 1+108 Firebird j50 Air Conditionincr 1+ 96 1+ 1+ 98 I Firebird

--~

2 400 shyRadio amp Man- Antenna + 6 1+ z + 9 - shy - -shy400 HO Enaine Oot I I 0 Firebird 400 400 EnqOp~ 12 I Firebird~()()--

- ~ ~~--- --shy _

Ram Air IV - 10 shy 2 I -shy - - shy

-----------shy

I -- - shy - shy _ shy -- shy - -shy -- shy- - - - --

I 1 --- shy

I I -- shy - shy -- shy

-- - shy -- shy -I I I I

-middotReference - SAE Aeraspace-Autamalive draWing standards Section E 1_02 (d)_

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CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

KEY SHEET

EXTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

vpoundRTICAL

ERO liNe

ACTUAL FRONT WIDTH OF OASH~ LZ) ~

~ y~ ~ I Hl01 ~- - j ~--t-

i ---101114 plusmnL30middot H138 I

j t~ i -- _ r-7il-r ~HL2 Jj~(~-- ~---LIZ7-- H 106 CLUOpoundO RAMP HI07

AGLpoundl Ll04J LIO LIOS

I -- L 103 ~--------

LENGTH amp HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE

INTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

WIDTH gtlt50 H51

FRONT COMPT qEAR COMPT

-- H~6 -=~-- ~~Tmiddot~ )~_L~8~A__ I

THIRD SEAT

- L204 -t

Form RaY 3-67

AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 26 Poge 26

CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET

DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS

oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround

eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull

11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out

SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured

Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS

EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF

DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn

L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard

eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front

_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr

LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf

123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~

_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension

130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface

EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the

ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole

centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle

enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol

mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel

H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t

~t front of rear wnee openIng

middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord

GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an

ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS

104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis

106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes

11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes

Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie

HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson

fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal

L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal

H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~

L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol

ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS

H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~

REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen

Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon

from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~

L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of

pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg

H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering

L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat

~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon

~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon

-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side

Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when

r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo

comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~

-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn

est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt

grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi

STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L

lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n

1 at HIP ROeM

c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f

plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third

-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure

H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical

STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The

hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne

L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne

W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level

W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~

H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine

H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen

V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised

W4 L20J H20 I 1728

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MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n_t_i_a_c_--__MODELY~AR 1969 DATE ISSUE8-ll- 68 REVISED ()

II IFlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREB-I-RD-shy

MODEL ================~IF=I=RE==B=I=RD==d==~=P~R7I=NT==~===3=5=0==~~==H==O~==~===4=0=0====== ENGINE _ FUEl SYSTEM See supplemenal ogtge for Deal of i=uel Iee~on

Superenorge ec f ~sed

Induction type Carburetor el Carburetor

lnll~Clon suoercharger

Refill capacIty (US gals) 185Fuel Tonk iFiller locotlon Center Rear

T yp ( lee or mech) MechanicalFuel Locations Riaht Front of Enainel Left Front of Eng~nePump Pres Sure range 4 0 - 55 I 50 - 65

Vacuum booSler (std optional none) None Fuel Type IMn Plastic Fabric in Fuel Tank and Sintered Bronze in F Iter Locations Carbo Inlet (a)

Choke type Automatic I

Intake montiold heat control Exhausterhoust or wafer I

Corbure Slandard Oil Wetted PaperA cleaner il type (c) rOplonal Two Staqe - Wetted Plastic Foam Over Paper EIemenE

neutrollor Idrlve) Automat D 500 500 650 650 1(750 Ram A~rr I I IN D Idle A F nx ---

tor

lldle speed spec iMaruol N 500(6-1 Bbl )1600 (6-4 Bb 1 )18 5 0 (35 0 - 2 Bb 1 H10 0 0 (3gt U amp 4 U U Bbl) )

CARBURETOR SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

IEngine I Corburtors Modei Usage Tronsrn5S0nDispi Make I Model

I Firebird 250 Manual Rochester 7029l65(b

Automatic Rochester 7029166(b ~

No Used Borrel and Type Si le

ll-Bbl 169 1 l-Bbl ~ 169

Firebird Sprint 250 Manual Automatic

I

Firebird 350 350 Manual 1

Firebird HO

Firebird400 amp

400 HO OptJd

Firebird 400 Ram Air IV

(a) Pleated pape

Automatic

350 Manual Turbo H-M

Manual Turbo HM

400

400 Manual Turbo H-M

iRochester I Rochester

iRochester Rochester

Rochester Rochester

Rochester Rochester

Rochester Rochester

I

inshead of Sinttred bronze (b) 7029167 withlmani trans amp At 7029168

7029261 ~7029260

7028071 7029062

bull 7029263 7029268

7029263 7029268

7029273 7029270

in all 1 amp 4

14-Bbl~ P-l38 14-Bbl~ S-225

12-BbL 169 12-Bbl 169

14-Bblr P-l38 14-Bbl 5-225

14-Bb-1shy P-l38 14-Bbl S-225

14-Bbl P-l38 14-Bbl S-225

bbl ca buretors with AT amp A C

(c) Includes provisions for thermbstatic control of carbo inlet ar temp (d) When T-42 Ram Air Option is installedthe MT 7028273 or the 7028270

AMA Specifications-rassenger Car Page J 1

7ype system (pressure pressure vetred (I Pressure Vented crmosoher1c othed I

MAKE o F CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE S5 E 9- 1 1- 6 ~ 1 U D - _ EVI5ED_middot___ -- shy

MODEL

ENGiNE shy COOLING SYSTEM

FIREBIRD

6 Cyl

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRIIT 350

shy

Engines

FIREBIRD FIREB fLO 400

V-B Engines

Radiato cop relief valve pre bullbull ure [I J-4~--li_7L__P~S ____________________ _T

~~rncula Type lenoke byposs) Choke _ ______~_____t----__ hrmo stot I St orr s to open at ( F) _________________l~Q__O_O--_______________

Type Ientfugal othe II Cent-j -FlJga J I GPM 1000 pump rpm il 16 INumberoipumps One I Div I Vbeit otheri V-Bel t

____1g_e_ong type Sealed Ball Bearing Internal

RcdJCHor care type Tube and Centerrcellu~or tube and fin other)

CoolIng 1 With heater (qt 194350 186 (400) system I Without heater (qt) I Heater Standard Equipment cOpacify IOpt equlPmentspeclfy iqt 1 i 123 wAjr Condo 1203 (350) IB7 ( 4001 with ~----~~~~--~~~~-~I~ Ioter lockets full length of cyl (yes no) yes Wottr al oround cylinder (yes flO Yes

R ral Qror

Lower

Number and type

(molded straight)

Ilnslde diameter

Number and type

I(molded straignr)

One Molded

1 50

One Molded IUpperhose

1 50

I I Number and type Hose Not Used(molded stragt)IByposs

oNumbe of bladesamp spacn 4 76o amp 104 (a) (b)

IDiometer I 17 62 19 0 Fan Ratlo fan to crankshaft rev I 951 (lOSl with AC) 1~91112S1 with Ale bull AT 1121 with M

Fan cutout type 1o1iri r1+-h-hQm+-dmiddot-i(~11v Cnntrnl1pl l-~ fa 1( 0 Bearing type ~pp Wa er~ Pumo Fan ~ ~ A ~ C R C E FG F F I

bull Drive General-or middotaternato r IA A B A B n F F F F belt s I Water Pump ~ A A A C R C E F G E F I (indicate Po we Steering B BD G I belt used I Air Conditioning II C C H H by letter) II

Ii

1

bull Drive 3elt DimenSions

Angle of V

A

36deg

B

36deg

C

36deg

D

36deg

E

36deg

F

36deg

G

36deg

H

36deg

I

36deg

J I K

Nominal Length (SAE) 390 51 5 580 276 540 500 520 590 535 Width 38 47 47 38 38 38 47 47 47 (a) 7 blade 18 d~a Power-Flex fan on 6 cyl w~th AC (b) 7 blade 195 dia fan on all V-8 with AC - 5 blade 19 dia Power-Flex

std on 400 V-aexcept std 4 blade fan used with Ram Air Option

AMA Specifications-PasseQe Car P og 1oge r2

DATE iSSUED_3_-l_1_-_-S_ REVSED_(_i___DEL YEAR_----9_MAK E OF CA R--zJ~~--c--FlRE3tD REBIRDIREBIRD

350 cu ~n Eng~~es 400 cu in E~g~nes250 =~ i~ Engines

MODEl

ELEORICAL - SUPPLY SYSTEM Delco i-59 (=) Je1co R-59

12-66 Moke and Model Delco -55 (al

iVoltage RIg amp Torcl Plotes Ii 12-54 12-54

511 - 53 Amp~ 2 SM - 61 AmpHrISAEDesignationampAmpHrRtgI 17 Ml - 44 AmoHr Battery

Unde- ood - 1 H SideLocation il Under Bocd - RB Side

T ermlna I grounded

Make

a~ive

Generator ~M~0~d~e~I_______________________~____-21~1~O~OL7~6~1~(C~)~______~______~~~~~~(d~l__________r-______~1~1~0~O~8~3~2~(~f~)________

Type and rOling 37 Amo (el eel 37 Amp (elor Alternoror IOutput ot eglne idle (n utral) 5-10 Amps

IRoflo Gen To Crs rev 2~-~1 (3021 Wit C)

iMoke Delco Remv

1119515

iTyp Regulati~~ Contac~s in Standard Tvoe

iClOSing volag Cutoue Relay ~ot Required I generotor rpm

Regulator Revfrse curreont Cutoue Relay Not Required110 ap n

Regu VoitoQe

Ilated

Voltage

tei t

condltlon

I -

ElECTRICAl- STARTiNG SYSTEM

Motor RotatIon (drlve Clockwise

lend view)

Mok Jelco RemvI

Stortlnq Modei 107293 1107355

Clutch

Motor

control

Switch (sol noid manuol

Starting

procedure

Solenoid

II Place gearshift leller i1 neutral and depress outch With cold engine cepress I acceleraeor pedal to floor and release With ann engine hold acce1erator pedal I about halfway down turn ignition key clockwise to engage starter release key as

soon as engine starts

middotUse neucral or park with automaeic transmission (No clutch)

Engag ment type Ii Slidine Gear - Overrlnning

IPinion mh s (front r ar) il Front

Motor

Drive INumb r

PinIon

IManual Flywh 101 teeth

IAuto

Flywheel tooth Monuol

fac wldrh Aulo

11

15S

ISS

I

41

41

9

166

166

40

40

la) Delco 11-59 used w~th Ale or HD baetery opeLon (bl With regular fuel eng~ne - Delco 11-59 wLth premium fuel engine or HD battery opt~on

(c) 1100760 (55 amp) with AC (d) 1100700 (55 amp) with AC (e) Diode reotified 3-phase alternating current (f) 1100830 (55 amp) wLth AC

I

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car age 1J Page 13

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUE09- 11 - 6 8REVISED Ie)

FlREBIRD MODel

0 V-8 2-Bbl EngineselECTRICAL - IGNITION SYSTEM 250 L-6 Engines

ad- In

~ronai - Srd Op A I Standard Type Transsforlzed - Std Opt NA i Not Offered

Other ( pec fy) I ---Make I Delco Remy Model 1115414 1115410

Ampgt i Enne sloPoed I 34 I Engne Idling 21

iMake I Delco Remv

IMadel II 1 () A 7 r (rl ) 111 n4 7 4 (~) 1111942 (c) 1111960 (d) ICentfgal Start (rpm) qnn 1000 800 1100 ladv n I

I 15-19 12-16 13-17 12-16c sh of _nlermecilOUt

jd~grees I ~engjne pOlnfS deg bull L rpm

pm i I 1 cn 750 1950 2000 lIomlnal) lMox deg_ - rpm 1126-~Oi34400 24-2a5100 22-264800 20-244600

D1 strlb v fOr Vocuum IStart (n Hg) 5-7 5-7 6-8 8-10

Ie shaft Iintermedate NoneIdegrees - pants dego in Hg ln Hg bull (nomnal 1M d H

15deg (a 10 5 115 20deg 13-15 20deg 15-1 ax ego n g -IBreaker gap (n) I 016

ICam angle dg 31 - 3~4__________~1~~____~2~8~-~3~2________

7

8reaker orm tension (oz) 19 23 Crankshaft deg bull rpm TDC 5deg BTDC IMark location On Balancer On IMake

9

I I ~ Madel I AC R-44NS r AC R-45S

Spark Thread mml i 14 MMPlug Tghtenng lorqve (lb ft) 15-25 IGap I 033 - 038 IConductor lyoe Distributed Resistance

Cabl~ Insulolian type NeoPrene iSpork plug proteetor HVPalon Boot

ELECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION Locations amp type II (e)

(a) Used on 1 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (b) Used on 4 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (c) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with auto trans (d) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with man trans (e) Wide gap distributor rotor distributed resistance secondary cables

resistor spark plugs (5000 OHMS) engine to dash ground strap and fender skirt to frame ground strap

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page lJ3Page J 3 a

MAKE 0 F CA R ___p_on_t_i_ac______ DEl YEAR--=1969__ DATE ISSUED 9-1-53 REVISED_(____

FREBIRD

MODEL 350 v-a 4-B~1 Sngknes and All 400 v-a EnginesElECTRiCAL - iGNITION SYSTEM

Standard

i ron~Sod - Sd Upt NA

iConv on) - Sd Op NA

Not Offarea

Of h f r s pe c ~ fy )

Delco Remv

1115410 C )

34 I Ams

IEnglne Idlng 21

IModJ lllHlIcl 111l96Sldl 1 nU966 tel

(f)Timing

Pulley Hub

All 00 Engkoes)Spak ThOd 1m) 14mm ----------- shy

28 - 3l

90 8TDC

Crankshaft

AC

lC R-4SS (AC R-44S on

Plug Tgh---n-9--o-r-q-u-e~(~lb-~h-~I------t-----------------------------1~5~-~2-5---------------------

IGap 033 - 038

Ccnducar yp~e~____________-_______________________~D~i~s~t~r~i~b~u~ted Resistance I n ~u IQ ton Yo __ _______Npoundp--r--ene-_--_---=_------------------Coble SPOllo DIUt Ph)f ft Halon BootI

ElECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION

See Page 13

(al Used en -i-Bbl 400 ell in v-a englnes with Turbo Hydra-Matic (b) Used on 4-Bbl 400 cu in -9 engine$ 1 th Manual1ransmtssion (el Used on ~-abl 400 IU in Ram Air IV anglnes Manual and Automatic Transmissions (dl Used on J-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Turbo Hydra-Ma tic (el Usna on 4-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Manual 7r1nsmiss ion (f) 15deg aTDC Ram Air IV engine~n

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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 14

MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n-t-~-middota_c___MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErY-1l- 68 REVISED~_)___ _

FIREBIRD I FIREBID I FIREBIRD I FIRI4BOCI f

MODel FIREBTRD S~RINT ~~ 3 5 o_l~~ H0

ElECTRICAl-INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT

-

shy

a rC1

Speed- i Type Mechani-al ometer I Tnp odomete (yesno) No~--- -

- Charge dcao - ype Telltale Lamp-TemperoTure indicator - fype I Telltale Lamp -ad pressure indlcoTor I Telltale LamQtype -~ ---Fuel ndcatar - ype i Electric Gags

I Optional instrument cluster with temperatureOthe

[ rli 1 gtrpccnp rp11 1 ltgt reDl rl~Fd [l tr gages Rlus tad Wind IType - Standard Two-Speed Electricshield - pe-r Ttee - degetional None Wndmiddot I Standara ~E=leQtr~~c~__~P~um~~nt~~al w~t~ W~per Mot6~I Type - __shield Nosher Type - Op bullbull onol None

IType Solenoid I i Num ber used 1 Std (a)IAme draw (each) 43 to 59 125 v

Horn

D__RI_V_E_U_N_I_TS__-_C_l_UT_C_H__IM_a_nua_I_T_ro_n_~_i_ss_io_n_i_6~_-C~y_l~__E~n~g~i~n~e~s~____1 V-8 Engines

Make amp ty pe il Own-Dry Type presure olate sprlnos 1 Disc Spring Toto I 5 of n9 _Qad(Ib)____-il-il_______________~2~0=5~O-i(bJ-_- ~ - - _-=-_~-_-_-~~-_-~ No of cutch driven discs ~I One

I~M-O-te--o_I------_+------__- __--_--~w~o~v~e~n~M~o~l~d~e~d~_A_s~b__e_s_tps ____ _ IOutsde amp nscle_~-lO 0 X 6~ c J9~_~_~ sect 5

Clutch I TOIOI elloolso bull nI 8293 (c) 8556-=--_---_-i-__~---L-J--lJ-J___________I___-_ faCIng jThckness I 135 (c) 140

iEng0lmnl cushon 1 Ing method it Driven Plate Waved Spoke Springsi

Release IType amp method bearl ng of lubncoton Ball Thrust - Prepacked amp Sealed Torsona Methods sprIngs

damping frlcton mateol Coil Sprin s and Metal to Metal Friction

(a) Second horn optional (b) 2350 pressure on Firebird Sprint and Firebird 400 (c) Firebird Sprint uses 104 x 65 driven plate with 8056 effective

area and 140 facing thickness

FomRe 3

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page is

Pontiac 1969MAKE OF CAR MODel YEAR DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot)

--------------~---

MODEL FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD

SPRINT 350 FIREBIRD

HO FIREBIRD

400

DRIVE UNITS - TRANSMISSIONS Manu I 3-speed (std ar opt)

AvtomoTIC

DRIVE UNITS - MANUAl TRANS

--- 3-SPEED 4-SPEED

Number or forward speeds 350 V-8(b) All V-8(c)6 Cyl (a) 6-Cyl All V-8(d) 24212851 2541 2851n first 2521 1611 20211681 1501T i In secono 1881

ronsml s~ 51Qn OfIQS i In third 1 00 11 00 1 1001 1351 1461

In fourth 1001 1001 j In rev~rse 2951 2331 28512631 2591

Synclronous mesnlng S pee dy geor s All Forward

SIlIft iever location (a) (b) Floor Shift I

I Cooeelly (at) 35 28 35 35 IIType recommended TYEe A - Extreme Pressure

Lucri nr SA E VI smiddot1 Summer I I coS Ity I Win number Extreme cold

80 or 90 80 or 90 80 or 90

DRIVEmiddot UNITS - MANUAL TRANS WOVERDRIVE For onSMISSlon data see manual transmission section)

Type pianetory or other Not Offered ManucH iockoU1 yes nol

Downsndr acceiertuor confrol (yes no)

Minmvm cT-tn speed

Geor ottO

IC ()(O dODOClty pI ver rive oniy

Seperete Ii Iler (yes no) I I Type recommended

Lub con t i SummerjSAEis WintI~OSitY

number Extreme cold

(a) Column shift standard - floor shift optional (standard on Firebird Sprint (b) Available with standard column shift only (c) Standard on 400 cu in V-8 includes floor shift - optional on 350 cu ir

V-8 (d) Special order close ratio transmission (2201 1641 1281 1001

and 2271 R) standard and only available with 391 and 4331 rear axle ratio on Firebird 350 HO and Firebird 400

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car PoglII 16

ISSU ED_3_-_~l_-_a_REVISEO_(middot_1__MAKE 0 F CAR __pon~tlac----___MO 0 EL YfAR_9_6_9__0 ATE

FIREBIRD PIREBIRD SPRT FIREaIlW 350IFREBIRD -10

FlREBIRO 350 2-BBL i FlREBlRO ~OOMODEL FREBIRO 350

DRIVE UNITS- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Tod nOm

Torque Conver~erType describe

Selecto locolon Steering Column (a)

List 9or rattos Selecto Pobullbulln ond indicot which abullbull used in

II I J R1- 1 75

Jshy LipCJ -6 rT6Gl-shy1 )0

1

R 1 92

)j

- shy0 S

252 252 152 1 52 1 00

L 252 (c j

20$ ~l D

248 148 100

S 248 1 48

L 24S(dl

och slec to pos ilion

-1 ~n ~k-q ~ f-~ l_hl -6 4-8bl V-8 2-Bb1shy hSO 2-8b 1shy 350 ~-3bl 1400 4-ltlbl

Mo ushft s oeed -dri a ranse I ~) ao I 7J i(eI40(fI61 (eI6] (f)70 (eISO (fI851(eI45 (f)7~(e)41 (f)721(e)43 (7

Mea ~ieldown speed-drive ronge (J) 75 68 lig)62(h)3 (g) 65 (h) 60 (g) 80 (hi 47(g) 72 (h) 2~(g) 66 (hi 21(gl 74 (1 J 6

INumb r of 1 menfS I Three

Toque Mox roo at s loll i 281 I 25 1 251 201 2 0 1 I 231 I 23 ~

conetor Type 01 coolin9 (oi I quid) Ii Water

INomnol diomefr I 11~75 1251

LubriconCopocy-ef11 (pt) 15 (aporolC) 16 (ApprolC) 19 (Approx)

i Type commendd GM Dexron Automatic ~ransmission Fluid

Speclol transmtsston Shift lever must be lfted over stop to enter tpark J Reverse I and Low (S gtn 400) paSl t1ons Eng~ne starting on Neutral and ark positions orovided for ifeolures

ORNE UNITS - PROPEllER SHAFT Numb sed I vne

IType (stroigI tube tub-intub Straight lClbe inferno I ernal dompr ele) I

OUl

diom

Ingh

Ii Monuol 3middotspd trons II

I II I

IMa~uol 4-sped Iron s

2 75 x

275 x

4995 x 065

4996 065x

_011

thicleshy

ness Overdrive transmIssion I

Automotrc fran sml ssion I 275 x 4996 lC 065

Not Available

275 lC 4930 x 065

Cnte 10 centr of unlvesal IOlnu 0 10 cntIne of reor oachmen (Conlinued)

(a) Floor with optional console (b) Total torque multiplication in 1st gear is 4931 with 6 cyl 441 with V-8 engine (c) Total ~orque multiplication ln 1st gear is 6301 middot lth 6 cyl 5041 with V-8 engine (d) Total torque multiplication 1n 1st gear is 5701 (e) 1-2 Upshift bull (f) 2-3 UpShift ~ (g) 3-2 Kickdown (h) 3-1 Kickdown (i) Rally shifter available with console option provides manual speed shift stops to locate second and third gear

pOSitions when the lever is deflected to the righ~ hand path (j) Based on non-Ale car with standard axle for the engine indicated

Page 7 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car P age 17

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 ----------------~d----

FlREBIRD FlREBIRD I FlREBIRD FlREBIRD IMODEl================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD==k==S=P=R=INT==~=====35=0==~====H==O===~==4=0=0======

DRIV EUNITS - PROPELLER SHAFT cont)

IType lplalnInter- Not Usedanh-fcton)mediate

Ilubrication (filtlngbearing Not UsedIprepack)

iType Splined SI ip INumber 01 teeth 27Yoke

15 0 00 1175

IMoke and Mig No Saginaw - Size 44 (Regular) INumber used

Universal

lOIn ts

IType (boll and trunnioncroSSI

Rear ottach(umiddotboltclompec) II

Bearing I Type ipiclin

onllmiddotfriction)

Ilubric (fittng

prepack) II

Cross U-Bo1t

Anti-Friction

Prepacked De token through torque tube

Or arms sprIngs) Sprinas Torque token through (torque tube

or orms i sprIngs) Springs

DRIVE UNITS - AXlE Type (front reorl Rear

Semi-Floating HypoidDescplon

limited Slip differentol ype Spring Loaded Clutch (Opt )

150Drive Pinion Offset

2No of differential pinions

Pinion odlustment (shim otheri Sh~m

Pinion beoflng adj (shim other) Collapsible Spacer Wheel bearing type Single Row Ball Bearinq

CapaCIty (pt) 3 Type recommended A-9 Hy-goid (a)

lubricant Summer 80-90~~gti~ Wintercosi ty 80-90

Inumber Extreme cold 80-90

AXlE RATIO TOOTH COMBINATIONS (See page 3 for ax Ie ralia us age)

AI ratio 2411~56127812931~O813231 3361 3551

No of Pinion 17 16 14 14 13 13 11 11 teeth IRing geor 41 41 39 41 40 42 37 39

3901

10 39

~33

9 139

Ring Gear DO 81~5

(a) Special lubricant required with limited slip differential

ge i 3 Poge 18AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODel YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErj-11-68 REVISED(e)

I FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD

MODEL SPRINT 350 HO 400

oRIV EUNITS - WH EELS ~ Tye amp morerlol Disc - Steel

Std I 14 x 6 (a~ 14 x 7 (a) ~m ISlle amp flonge type)

IOpt None ~pe (bolt or stud) Bolt

qohment i Circle dlamerer 475 I Number ond size 5 716 - 20

MODEL

DRIVE UNITS- TIRES

I Size ply rating amp ply E70 shyType (boos radiol elc)

Stondora i Full roted Front

14 F7~

In flo II n ~-__--J+-___-L=t-IJuJJ--JiJUcuLJ--=----~-J=uuuJu-ldJi1lll-____ Pr Reo

Rev Mi Ie 01 SO MPh

F70 - 14 (b)

F70 - 14 Polyglas - 2 Ply carcass with 2 Fiberglass Tread Plys shy4 Ply Rated

BRAKES - PARKING Type of control Foot Lever Application - Hand Pull Release LocOllon of conrol Below~Instrument Panel at Left Operoes on Rear Service Brakes If sepa- Type (inlernal or external) Not =lgtnarat9 rote from Drum diameter lll~ cOTa ~Q

Srv ce

Drakos Lining size (length )( wdTh ~ thickness) Not Separate

(a) On four road ~wrreelsmiddot- std Space Saver Spare tire is on 14 x 5 rim wheel (b) 2 Ply - 4 Ply rated Std spare tire size is 735 - 14 - space saver

type Size increases to 775-14 for v-a cars with AC and v-a convertiblE without AC

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Page 9 Page J9AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR_-=-Po~n~ti 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6 8REVISED (e)a~c__MODEl YEAR

FIREBIRD I FIREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD MODEl ________________~~F_I_RE~B_I~RD~~_SP_RI __~____ __~____ ____~____~4~0~0____N_T 3_5_0 H_O

BRAKES - SERVICE Type (drum) or (disc amp no of coistons Drum - Std Front Disc-Sinqle Opt La)

Self adustng (std opt NA) Standard

Special [ Type proportion delay - Metering Type - DelayValving r metering other

Power broke make amp I Std ---Iype (remote int elc)1 Opt Delco Moraine Inteqral Tvpe Vacuum Suspended (b)

Effective area (Sq in) 1494 1036 Grass lining area (sq inl U 1555 1106 Swecol area (so in) 2692 3509 Front 10 Reor Effectiveness Relationship 626 626

Diameter I Front 95 -shy(nominal) I Rear 95

Drum Type and

Cast Alloy Iron (c)material -shyOuter working diameter -shy 1094 Inner working diameter -shy 688

ROlor 100WorkinCl width -shyI Moteriol amp type (ventedsolid -shy Cast Alloy Iron - Vente d

Wheel cyt Front 1125 29375 inder bore Reor 875

Moster Bore 1 00 1125

Cyli der di splocemenl Fronl 59 69 di stribulion I Rear 41 31

Pedol orc ralio 621 (d) 351 (d)

Line pressure at 100 lb pedal load 700 800 Shoe I Front (e) None Clearance I Rear (e)

Bonded or ri eted Riveted Material Molded Asbestos

Size Prim or 76 X 25 X 196 540 X 1 93 X 41 outmiddot

Front (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 25 X 265 ~S40 X 1~u X 44

I 1) thickness orinmiddot board - shy

Broke Segments per shoe OneI

ining Material Molded Asbestos

Size Prim or 76 X 20 X 196out-

Rear (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 20 X 265

thickness) or inshyboard

Segments per shoe One

Excludes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Includes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Total swept area for four brakes (Widest lining contoct width for each brake x its contact circumference) (a) Included with power brake option (b) Included with front disc brake option (c) Front Finned 1 pc casting Rear Finned composite ~d) Ratio at 05 in push rod travel e) Tighten drum brakes to heavy drag then back off 26 notches

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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 20 Page 20

MAKE OF CAR__o_n_t_~_a_c____MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSU -11-68 REV

MODEL

STEERING -Manual (sId opt NA) i Standard Power iSId opt NA) i Ootional Adjuslab Ie Type and

Iilting Wheel Adjusts Vertically - Seven Positionsdescriptionste ring wheel

(tilt swing other) I(std apr NA) I Optional Manual 1475 X 1525

Whee I 0 i ame ter 14) X 1gtgtPower I

Wall to woll (I amp r) I 411OutSioe TurnIng

front Curb to curb (I amp r) I 385diam Ier

Wall to wall (I amp r) iInside 225(feet) reor Curb to curb (I amp r) II 230

IType Recirculating Ball Bearing Make Saginaw

Monua I Gear ~41 (a~IRatos 2621 (b) INo he 1 lurns (stop to stop)

IType (coalol linkoge etc)

Make

Power G ar

I T p

47 (c)

161 1241 Belt rrorn Crankshaft

iNo wheel turns (stop to stop) 2--5- - Lock to Lock i Type Link Paralleloqramr---- ILocation (front or reOr

0

Rear of Wheelsof wheels OTher)Linkage

Drag link (trans or longt) lransStrqRod Connects Tie RodsPitman amp Idler Arms ITi rods (one or two) i Two Inciination at camber (d g) I 8 14 to 914 5deg Camber B tUpper I Ball Jointeartngs I

(type) lLow r String

Ball JointA i

IThru$ I Sprint Load Taken By Lower Ball Joint Wh I Align Caster (deg) 0 to 1 0 Pos (ronge at - Camber (deg) 14 0 Neq to 34 0 Poscurb wtamp preferred) Toe-in (outside Irack inches) liS to 14 Stering spindle amp joinl type Reverse Elliott - Ball Joint

o Iinner bearing 1249tamete Wheel IOuter bearing I 749 Spindle

Thread ize I 34 - 20 Bearing type Taper Roller

(a) 281 with combination of V-8 engine and air conditioning (b) 3111 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning (c) 54 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning

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l 96MAKE OF CAR_p_o_n_t_l_middota_c_----__MODEL YEAR__ _ _9_DATE ISSUEa- 11- 68 REYISED~_ FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD

MODEL================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD~~S=P=R==IN=T==~===3=5=0==~===H==O====d===4=0=0====== (See Supplement page for detools on A SuspensonlSUSPENSION - GENERAL

PrOVISion tor broke dip confrtd

PrOYISIOn tor ace squaf control

SpecIal prOVISions for Jack Locating Provisions on Front and Rear Bumpers_e~o_r~lo~c~k~n~g~__________________~~______________--~~----______~

Shock ILT~y~p~e__________________~________________~~~~K-~~~~____LD~_W~a~y~________________ absorber iMake

Shock Absorbers d

Ironl amp r--------------------il---------------------shyreOr iPiston do

Firm Control in

SUSPENSION - FRONT Type and de5crlotlon

Ball joint independent front suspension with upper and lower control arms mounted on rubber bushings

Type con iMaterla I al1v Steel ISize (cod desgn eght amp 10

Spring 1140 X 360Ibar length dia)

Spng (He (lb per 1) 275 Std 22337 - 320 amp 345 (a) IRate al wheel lib ler n) 73 Std 22331 - 85 ~ 92 a lType link Inkle

Stoblzet Ilromeles) Link lMalerol amp bar dameter AllQ~ Steel 6a1S

SUSPENSION - REAR

Dr and Torque aken through Bear Sprjngs iTlpe Mnlti-Tgt-I-f ~areal amiddot r ltt-~p i-I~ize (Iengrh widtheot deSign

560 X 250lhelghr amp 10 bar ength amp dia 1

Sprong Spring rOle (lb per n) 82 Std 22337 - 79 8999118 amp 122 (a) ~ale or wheel lib per in) 83 Std 22337 - 80 90-TtfO~ 119 amp 123 ~a - Mounting rnsulatlon Iype Rubber Bushings

4 amp 5If lNo 01 leaes leal ~~hQck lelcomp or len s1 Compression

Stabi z r Type (Inklinldessframeless) Not Used MOI ol None

Not UsedT rack bar ty pe

(a) Alternate springs used as required for body styles and optional equipshyment

Form Rev 3-67

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

11 68MAKE OF CAR ~~~_P_o_n_t_i_a_c__--_MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEO- - REVISED_l-_)__

-FlREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400

MO DEl ===========---=~--=--_-=~==b==== ___ ~~__ ~ I

FRAME

Type ond desrq)tlon tSeparote frome

undrzed frome partlolfy ~ unit zed framel Integral Body - Frame Combination with Separate Ladder Type Front Frame Section

BODY - MISCElLANEOUS INFORMATION

Type c nosh (Iocque noml--r~- -- - --- - Acrylic Lacquer______

Hooci conr bolonced iys na) Ii ______-Xes__~ =------------Hooo el5e contol ( rnol enol) ~___ e~t~rIlc~

Vhce Incen No~ ocolon II Left Front Edge of Instrument Panel -+1-+_ Vis ib lej1rgugh -h--middot~~n=d-=s=hi~e==_l=d~___________________ _

I Engne No 10cOIon I Top of Cyl Block on R H Side Near Oil Filler (a)

---~-------------

-------~------

___---1NuCl-L_yen t WindJioCLlw--__________ JNillr1nlJ_yent WindQ~____

IFron I Zi g-Zag fpri n g wi t- h--F-o--aolJm--P=a~d--_____ _ Rear 1- d~I~______tr-_________~Z~lwg~-~Z~ag~~~~p~r~~n~g~ w~~Jo~~t~t~o~nu-~P~a~____________ 3d $eat

_ i_=_ro_n__~__C__on_p_~OI_)___ ~1-R_ea_r__--I___________

ir-~-r_a_nI -+________ZOL~bull Jg--ZioLa5O~g~S-Iltp~ri ng wi tILf-oa~m~P~ad-__________ Seu r =CK type r-iP-ea_r___-H- ingl~_ with -Co-t=-=ton~P-=ad==--______________ Ziljg~-~Zuag~-SltJP~r

Jrd sea

Wjild stlleid glass typ~ I e Single Curved Laminated Safety Platesigie Crved ~ laminated piatel

1de 910SS ype il curved Single Curved Tempered Safety Plate

~emDerea olatel

80Cklg) glos type compound

cvrveci bull tempered plate three Single Curved-TemperedSafety Plate (b) 22367piece 22337BODY STYLE ~~U~

Side ~Iass exposed surface ar a

10326Windshleid gloss eICoosed surface area

lJ~~Ull28b shy 83408192Backlight glass exposed surface areo -- -~-- 29804- 30235shy

---_

Totol gloss expos d surface area

_M_ ~ ~- --

Ign~t~on lock on steer~ng column aISo lOCkS steer~ng gear ana gearsn~r~ tIn Reverse with manual - Park with automatic transmission) key removable in locked position only and opening drivers door operates key in lock buzzer Interior ~ront door locking knobs moved

CalFront of RH cylinder bank on V~8 engines (b) Flexible plastic on convertible

torward to deter theft

Form Rev 3-67

AlVA Spccificatiols-Passe~Ce- Car Page 2J

ISSt ED _9-___-6_B_RV IS D_(e_)___N( 0 F CA( _---Po=ntlmiddotaC=----___MODE L Y 2Alt _1_9_69___ D AT

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD I FIREllIU) FIREBIRD

0 DEL ================F=I=RE=B=I=U)=====S=P=RNT=~=======3=5=O======H==O========4=O=O=====

(Indicate her standard oponal or NA on eoch )CGNVENIENCE EQUIPjVENT I Si~ ~indows Ootional

Power wndows ~~V~e~n~t-=~~~n~d~o~w~sL-____~______~_____________________________________~N~O~~Ve~n~t~W~i~n~d=o~w~s~________________~______________

L Backlight or tolgol Not Offered

Powr seat (specify typ os Power Tilt Seat (Fore and Aft Plus Elevation ~t Rear Edge) on ~H Bucket Seat - Optionalwell as avo lobility)

Radios (speedy type as well a availability)

Optional AM AM-FM A-FM Stereo - All Push Button Type

~ ItOr seot speok fIIr Optional

P~wer QfItenna Rear Mounted - Ootional

Not Offeredltecinng front seat bock (RL Or Doth)

Fronl eol head restroiner (RmiddotL or both) Standard

Clock Optional

Aor conditIone (5peclfy type Optional Reheat Cycle With Bi-Level A~r Distribut~on Systemand ova lobi Ii ty)

Safecruard Speedometer - Optional

tional on Cars With V-S En ine and Automatic ~ransm~ssion Combination

Not OfferedIgon lock lamp

Standard on Mardtop Coupe - Not Offered on ConvertibleDome lamp

Standard

Optional

Underhood lamp Ootional

CQurtesy lamp standard

Moa lamp Not Offered

Auto Irans quod lomp Slandard

3cereo Tape Player

Not Cf=ered

Ava~lable w~th All Radio Installations

~anual Antenna Front Mounted - Included itl Radio

Power Operated Top Optional on Convert~ble

Rear Window Defogger Optional - Not Ava~lable on Convertible

achometer Hood Mounted or Instrument Panel Mounted al

Elec Luggage Compt Lid Release Optional

LAMP HEIGHT AND SPACI~G

Height abov ground to center af bulb Or marker

Distance from CiL of cor to ente of bulb

tteocHomp

Toal

Sdeorncrkr

Headlomp

TOI

H9heu

-L-owes tmiddot

Hghest

Lowest

i Font

Rear

Inside

IOutsIde

Insde

OutSide

i I I I I

II I I

244

24 4

246

246

165

218

n4 281

160

252

Diectlonal Font

Reo

I I Same

250

as Tail Lamo

bull If Single headlamps at used ent here (al Panel mounted type not available at start ~f production - optional clock not available with this tachometer option

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MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-68REVISED_e__

WEIGHTS

MODEL Style No

illf-fIREBIRD SPRINT hardtoo Coupe CQmzertiole

22337 22367

i I1841 143032711 433 1929 1596 3521 i 433

I - _shy

6~7-i73 827 1 113 2 6 7 173 827 11 J

I1I i I II i

FIREBIRD 350 ErdtoE Coupe

i 223371

I i I i I 1962 14393401 I 433 1 567 173I

i -- shy

827 1 LJ gt ~

Convertible 22367 I

2046i 1605-36511433567 173 I i

82 7 i lJj 41

FIREBIRD HO I i bull I I II Hardton Coune 223 19841 14583442 1 433 i 567 173 827 ll

I433 I 567 1173 ffi7 1 l~jConvertible 22367 1 20681 16243692 I

I --~

l ~ I i

i i 1FIREBIRD 400 1_ ---shy20081 146313471 1 433 i 567 1173 827 _J jHardtop Coupe 223371 - i 433 567 117 3 827 ii 11Convertible 22367 1 2092 1629 1 3721 i i -shy- I

I =+II

i I

I -- shy

_

-- shy - shy shy

-- shy-

Ace sores amp EClJipmenl DII a WQhrs ~emcrrK

Automat~ Trans 0 Firebird and -FirebIrd -350 only Turbo Hvdra-Matic 1+ 18 1+ 10 + 28 I All models___

1+ 31 II - shy -- shyPower Steerincr - 2 1+ 29 I - - shy --- shy -Power Brakes DiscFrt l 1+ models+ 26 2 1+ 28 All - shyPower Brakes (DrumFrtl + 9 1+ 1 1+ 10 All except Firebird 4a1

-~----

Air Conditionina 1+108 1+ 4 1+112 i Firebird -- shy - ---- shyAir Conditionina +104 1+ 4 1+108 Firebird j50 Air Conditionincr 1+ 96 1+ 1+ 98 I Firebird

--~

2 400 shyRadio amp Man- Antenna + 6 1+ z + 9 - shy - -shy400 HO Enaine Oot I I 0 Firebird 400 400 EnqOp~ 12 I Firebird~()()--

- ~ ~~--- --shy _

Ram Air IV - 10 shy 2 I -shy - - shy

-----------shy

I -- - shy - shy _ shy -- shy - -shy -- shy- - - - --

I 1 --- shy

I I -- shy - shy -- shy

-- - shy -- shy -I I I I

-middotReference - SAE Aeraspace-Autamalive draWing standards Section E 1_02 (d)_

Page 25 PcgAMA Specifications-Passenger Car 25

CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

KEY SHEET

EXTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

vpoundRTICAL

ERO liNe

ACTUAL FRONT WIDTH OF OASH~ LZ) ~

~ y~ ~ I Hl01 ~- - j ~--t-

i ---101114 plusmnL30middot H138 I

j t~ i -- _ r-7il-r ~HL2 Jj~(~-- ~---LIZ7-- H 106 CLUOpoundO RAMP HI07

AGLpoundl Ll04J LIO LIOS

I -- L 103 ~--------

LENGTH amp HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE

INTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

WIDTH gtlt50 H51

FRONT COMPT qEAR COMPT

-- H~6 -=~-- ~~Tmiddot~ )~_L~8~A__ I

THIRD SEAT

- L204 -t

Form RaY 3-67

AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 26 Poge 26

CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET

DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS

oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround

eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull

11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out

SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured

Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS

EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF

DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn

L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard

eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front

_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr

LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf

123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~

_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension

130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface

EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the

ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole

centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle

enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol

mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel

H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t

~t front of rear wnee openIng

middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord

GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an

ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS

104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis

106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes

11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes

Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie

HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson

fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal

L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal

H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~

L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol

ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS

H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~

REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen

Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon

from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~

L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of

pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg

H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering

L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat

~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon

~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon

-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side

Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when

r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo

comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~

-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn

est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt

grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi

STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L

lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n

1 at HIP ROeM

c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f

plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third

-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure

H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical

STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The

hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne

L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne

W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level

W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~

H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine

H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen

V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised

W4 L20J H20 I 1728

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7ype system (pressure pressure vetred (I Pressure Vented crmosoher1c othed I

MAKE o F CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE S5 E 9- 1 1- 6 ~ 1 U D - _ EVI5ED_middot___ -- shy

MODEL

ENGiNE shy COOLING SYSTEM

FIREBIRD

6 Cyl

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRIIT 350

shy

Engines

FIREBIRD FIREB fLO 400

V-B Engines

Radiato cop relief valve pre bullbull ure [I J-4~--li_7L__P~S ____________________ _T

~~rncula Type lenoke byposs) Choke _ ______~_____t----__ hrmo stot I St orr s to open at ( F) _________________l~Q__O_O--_______________

Type Ientfugal othe II Cent-j -FlJga J I GPM 1000 pump rpm il 16 INumberoipumps One I Div I Vbeit otheri V-Bel t

____1g_e_ong type Sealed Ball Bearing Internal

RcdJCHor care type Tube and Centerrcellu~or tube and fin other)

CoolIng 1 With heater (qt 194350 186 (400) system I Without heater (qt) I Heater Standard Equipment cOpacify IOpt equlPmentspeclfy iqt 1 i 123 wAjr Condo 1203 (350) IB7 ( 4001 with ~----~~~~--~~~~-~I~ Ioter lockets full length of cyl (yes no) yes Wottr al oround cylinder (yes flO Yes

R ral Qror

Lower

Number and type

(molded straight)

Ilnslde diameter

Number and type

I(molded straignr)

One Molded

1 50

One Molded IUpperhose

1 50

I I Number and type Hose Not Used(molded stragt)IByposs

oNumbe of bladesamp spacn 4 76o amp 104 (a) (b)

IDiometer I 17 62 19 0 Fan Ratlo fan to crankshaft rev I 951 (lOSl with AC) 1~91112S1 with Ale bull AT 1121 with M

Fan cutout type 1o1iri r1+-h-hQm+-dmiddot-i(~11v Cnntrnl1pl l-~ fa 1( 0 Bearing type ~pp Wa er~ Pumo Fan ~ ~ A ~ C R C E FG F F I

bull Drive General-or middotaternato r IA A B A B n F F F F belt s I Water Pump ~ A A A C R C E F G E F I (indicate Po we Steering B BD G I belt used I Air Conditioning II C C H H by letter) II

Ii

1

bull Drive 3elt DimenSions

Angle of V

A

36deg

B

36deg

C

36deg

D

36deg

E

36deg

F

36deg

G

36deg

H

36deg

I

36deg

J I K

Nominal Length (SAE) 390 51 5 580 276 540 500 520 590 535 Width 38 47 47 38 38 38 47 47 47 (a) 7 blade 18 d~a Power-Flex fan on 6 cyl w~th AC (b) 7 blade 195 dia fan on all V-8 with AC - 5 blade 19 dia Power-Flex

std on 400 V-aexcept std 4 blade fan used with Ram Air Option

AMA Specifications-PasseQe Car P og 1oge r2

DATE iSSUED_3_-l_1_-_-S_ REVSED_(_i___DEL YEAR_----9_MAK E OF CA R--zJ~~--c--FlRE3tD REBIRDIREBIRD

350 cu ~n Eng~~es 400 cu in E~g~nes250 =~ i~ Engines

MODEl

ELEORICAL - SUPPLY SYSTEM Delco i-59 (=) Je1co R-59

12-66 Moke and Model Delco -55 (al

iVoltage RIg amp Torcl Plotes Ii 12-54 12-54

511 - 53 Amp~ 2 SM - 61 AmpHrISAEDesignationampAmpHrRtgI 17 Ml - 44 AmoHr Battery

Unde- ood - 1 H SideLocation il Under Bocd - RB Side

T ermlna I grounded

Make

a~ive

Generator ~M~0~d~e~I_______________________~____-21~1~O~OL7~6~1~(C~)~______~______~~~~~~(d~l__________r-______~1~1~0~O~8~3~2~(~f~)________

Type and rOling 37 Amo (el eel 37 Amp (elor Alternoror IOutput ot eglne idle (n utral) 5-10 Amps

IRoflo Gen To Crs rev 2~-~1 (3021 Wit C)

iMoke Delco Remv

1119515

iTyp Regulati~~ Contac~s in Standard Tvoe

iClOSing volag Cutoue Relay ~ot Required I generotor rpm

Regulator Revfrse curreont Cutoue Relay Not Required110 ap n

Regu VoitoQe

Ilated

Voltage

tei t

condltlon

I -

ElECTRICAl- STARTiNG SYSTEM

Motor RotatIon (drlve Clockwise

lend view)

Mok Jelco RemvI

Stortlnq Modei 107293 1107355

Clutch

Motor

control

Switch (sol noid manuol

Starting

procedure

Solenoid

II Place gearshift leller i1 neutral and depress outch With cold engine cepress I acceleraeor pedal to floor and release With ann engine hold acce1erator pedal I about halfway down turn ignition key clockwise to engage starter release key as

soon as engine starts

middotUse neucral or park with automaeic transmission (No clutch)

Engag ment type Ii Slidine Gear - Overrlnning

IPinion mh s (front r ar) il Front

Motor

Drive INumb r

PinIon

IManual Flywh 101 teeth

IAuto

Flywheel tooth Monuol

fac wldrh Aulo

11

15S

ISS

I

41

41

9

166

166

40

40

la) Delco 11-59 used w~th Ale or HD baetery opeLon (bl With regular fuel eng~ne - Delco 11-59 wLth premium fuel engine or HD battery opt~on

(c) 1100760 (55 amp) with AC (d) 1100700 (55 amp) with AC (e) Diode reotified 3-phase alternating current (f) 1100830 (55 amp) wLth AC

I

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car age 1J Page 13

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUE09- 11 - 6 8REVISED Ie)

FlREBIRD MODel

0 V-8 2-Bbl EngineselECTRICAL - IGNITION SYSTEM 250 L-6 Engines

ad- In

~ronai - Srd Op A I Standard Type Transsforlzed - Std Opt NA i Not Offered

Other ( pec fy) I ---Make I Delco Remy Model 1115414 1115410

Ampgt i Enne sloPoed I 34 I Engne Idling 21

iMake I Delco Remv

IMadel II 1 () A 7 r (rl ) 111 n4 7 4 (~) 1111942 (c) 1111960 (d) ICentfgal Start (rpm) qnn 1000 800 1100 ladv n I

I 15-19 12-16 13-17 12-16c sh of _nlermecilOUt

jd~grees I ~engjne pOlnfS deg bull L rpm

pm i I 1 cn 750 1950 2000 lIomlnal) lMox deg_ - rpm 1126-~Oi34400 24-2a5100 22-264800 20-244600

D1 strlb v fOr Vocuum IStart (n Hg) 5-7 5-7 6-8 8-10

Ie shaft Iintermedate NoneIdegrees - pants dego in Hg ln Hg bull (nomnal 1M d H

15deg (a 10 5 115 20deg 13-15 20deg 15-1 ax ego n g -IBreaker gap (n) I 016

ICam angle dg 31 - 3~4__________~1~~____~2~8~-~3~2________

7

8reaker orm tension (oz) 19 23 Crankshaft deg bull rpm TDC 5deg BTDC IMark location On Balancer On IMake

9

I I ~ Madel I AC R-44NS r AC R-45S

Spark Thread mml i 14 MMPlug Tghtenng lorqve (lb ft) 15-25 IGap I 033 - 038 IConductor lyoe Distributed Resistance

Cabl~ Insulolian type NeoPrene iSpork plug proteetor HVPalon Boot

ELECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION Locations amp type II (e)

(a) Used on 1 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (b) Used on 4 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (c) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with auto trans (d) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with man trans (e) Wide gap distributor rotor distributed resistance secondary cables

resistor spark plugs (5000 OHMS) engine to dash ground strap and fender skirt to frame ground strap

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page lJ3Page J 3 a

MAKE 0 F CA R ___p_on_t_i_ac______ DEl YEAR--=1969__ DATE ISSUED 9-1-53 REVISED_(____

FREBIRD

MODEL 350 v-a 4-B~1 Sngknes and All 400 v-a EnginesElECTRiCAL - iGNITION SYSTEM

Standard

i ron~Sod - Sd Upt NA

iConv on) - Sd Op NA

Not Offarea

Of h f r s pe c ~ fy )

Delco Remv

1115410 C )

34 I Ams

IEnglne Idlng 21

IModJ lllHlIcl 111l96Sldl 1 nU966 tel

(f)Timing

Pulley Hub

All 00 Engkoes)Spak ThOd 1m) 14mm ----------- shy

28 - 3l

90 8TDC

Crankshaft

AC

lC R-4SS (AC R-44S on

Plug Tgh---n-9--o-r-q-u-e~(~lb-~h-~I------t-----------------------------1~5~-~2-5---------------------

IGap 033 - 038

Ccnducar yp~e~____________-_______________________~D~i~s~t~r~i~b~u~ted Resistance I n ~u IQ ton Yo __ _______Npoundp--r--ene-_--_---=_------------------Coble SPOllo DIUt Ph)f ft Halon BootI

ElECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION

See Page 13

(al Used en -i-Bbl 400 ell in v-a englnes with Turbo Hydra-Matic (b) Used on 4-Bbl 400 cu in -9 engine$ 1 th Manual1ransmtssion (el Used on ~-abl 400 IU in Ram Air IV anglnes Manual and Automatic Transmissions (dl Used on J-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Turbo Hydra-Ma tic (el Usna on 4-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Manual 7r1nsmiss ion (f) 15deg aTDC Ram Air IV engine~n

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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 14

MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n-t-~-middota_c___MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErY-1l- 68 REVISED~_)___ _

FIREBIRD I FIREBID I FIREBIRD I FIRI4BOCI f

MODel FIREBTRD S~RINT ~~ 3 5 o_l~~ H0

ElECTRICAl-INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT

-

shy

a rC1

Speed- i Type Mechani-al ometer I Tnp odomete (yesno) No~--- -

- Charge dcao - ype Telltale Lamp-TemperoTure indicator - fype I Telltale Lamp -ad pressure indlcoTor I Telltale LamQtype -~ ---Fuel ndcatar - ype i Electric Gags

I Optional instrument cluster with temperatureOthe

[ rli 1 gtrpccnp rp11 1 ltgt reDl rl~Fd [l tr gages Rlus tad Wind IType - Standard Two-Speed Electricshield - pe-r Ttee - degetional None Wndmiddot I Standara ~E=leQtr~~c~__~P~um~~nt~~al w~t~ W~per Mot6~I Type - __shield Nosher Type - Op bullbull onol None

IType Solenoid I i Num ber used 1 Std (a)IAme draw (each) 43 to 59 125 v

Horn

D__RI_V_E_U_N_I_TS__-_C_l_UT_C_H__IM_a_nua_I_T_ro_n_~_i_ss_io_n_i_6~_-C~y_l~__E~n~g~i~n~e~s~____1 V-8 Engines

Make amp ty pe il Own-Dry Type presure olate sprlnos 1 Disc Spring Toto I 5 of n9 _Qad(Ib)____-il-il_______________~2~0=5~O-i(bJ-_- ~ - - _-=-_~-_-_-~~-_-~ No of cutch driven discs ~I One

I~M-O-te--o_I------_+------__- __--_--~w~o~v~e~n~M~o~l~d~e~d~_A_s~b__e_s_tps ____ _ IOutsde amp nscle_~-lO 0 X 6~ c J9~_~_~ sect 5

Clutch I TOIOI elloolso bull nI 8293 (c) 8556-=--_---_-i-__~---L-J--lJ-J___________I___-_ faCIng jThckness I 135 (c) 140

iEng0lmnl cushon 1 Ing method it Driven Plate Waved Spoke Springsi

Release IType amp method bearl ng of lubncoton Ball Thrust - Prepacked amp Sealed Torsona Methods sprIngs

damping frlcton mateol Coil Sprin s and Metal to Metal Friction

(a) Second horn optional (b) 2350 pressure on Firebird Sprint and Firebird 400 (c) Firebird Sprint uses 104 x 65 driven plate with 8056 effective

area and 140 facing thickness

FomRe 3

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page is

Pontiac 1969MAKE OF CAR MODel YEAR DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot)

--------------~---

MODEL FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD

SPRINT 350 FIREBIRD

HO FIREBIRD

400

DRIVE UNITS - TRANSMISSIONS Manu I 3-speed (std ar opt)

AvtomoTIC

DRIVE UNITS - MANUAl TRANS

--- 3-SPEED 4-SPEED

Number or forward speeds 350 V-8(b) All V-8(c)6 Cyl (a) 6-Cyl All V-8(d) 24212851 2541 2851n first 2521 1611 20211681 1501T i In secono 1881

ronsml s~ 51Qn OfIQS i In third 1 00 11 00 1 1001 1351 1461

In fourth 1001 1001 j In rev~rse 2951 2331 28512631 2591

Synclronous mesnlng S pee dy geor s All Forward

SIlIft iever location (a) (b) Floor Shift I

I Cooeelly (at) 35 28 35 35 IIType recommended TYEe A - Extreme Pressure

Lucri nr SA E VI smiddot1 Summer I I coS Ity I Win number Extreme cold

80 or 90 80 or 90 80 or 90

DRIVEmiddot UNITS - MANUAL TRANS WOVERDRIVE For onSMISSlon data see manual transmission section)

Type pianetory or other Not Offered ManucH iockoU1 yes nol

Downsndr acceiertuor confrol (yes no)

Minmvm cT-tn speed

Geor ottO

IC ()(O dODOClty pI ver rive oniy

Seperete Ii Iler (yes no) I I Type recommended

Lub con t i SummerjSAEis WintI~OSitY

number Extreme cold

(a) Column shift standard - floor shift optional (standard on Firebird Sprint (b) Available with standard column shift only (c) Standard on 400 cu in V-8 includes floor shift - optional on 350 cu ir

V-8 (d) Special order close ratio transmission (2201 1641 1281 1001

and 2271 R) standard and only available with 391 and 4331 rear axle ratio on Firebird 350 HO and Firebird 400

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car PoglII 16

ISSU ED_3_-_~l_-_a_REVISEO_(middot_1__MAKE 0 F CAR __pon~tlac----___MO 0 EL YfAR_9_6_9__0 ATE

FIREBIRD PIREBIRD SPRT FIREaIlW 350IFREBIRD -10

FlREBIRO 350 2-BBL i FlREBlRO ~OOMODEL FREBIRO 350

DRIVE UNITS- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Tod nOm

Torque Conver~erType describe

Selecto locolon Steering Column (a)

List 9or rattos Selecto Pobullbulln ond indicot which abullbull used in

II I J R1- 1 75

Jshy LipCJ -6 rT6Gl-shy1 )0

1

R 1 92

)j

- shy0 S

252 252 152 1 52 1 00

L 252 (c j

20$ ~l D

248 148 100

S 248 1 48

L 24S(dl

och slec to pos ilion

-1 ~n ~k-q ~ f-~ l_hl -6 4-8bl V-8 2-Bb1shy hSO 2-8b 1shy 350 ~-3bl 1400 4-ltlbl

Mo ushft s oeed -dri a ranse I ~) ao I 7J i(eI40(fI61 (eI6] (f)70 (eISO (fI851(eI45 (f)7~(e)41 (f)721(e)43 (7

Mea ~ieldown speed-drive ronge (J) 75 68 lig)62(h)3 (g) 65 (h) 60 (g) 80 (hi 47(g) 72 (h) 2~(g) 66 (hi 21(gl 74 (1 J 6

INumb r of 1 menfS I Three

Toque Mox roo at s loll i 281 I 25 1 251 201 2 0 1 I 231 I 23 ~

conetor Type 01 coolin9 (oi I quid) Ii Water

INomnol diomefr I 11~75 1251

LubriconCopocy-ef11 (pt) 15 (aporolC) 16 (ApprolC) 19 (Approx)

i Type commendd GM Dexron Automatic ~ransmission Fluid

Speclol transmtsston Shift lever must be lfted over stop to enter tpark J Reverse I and Low (S gtn 400) paSl t1ons Eng~ne starting on Neutral and ark positions orovided for ifeolures

ORNE UNITS - PROPEllER SHAFT Numb sed I vne

IType (stroigI tube tub-intub Straight lClbe inferno I ernal dompr ele) I

OUl

diom

Ingh

Ii Monuol 3middotspd trons II

I II I

IMa~uol 4-sped Iron s

2 75 x

275 x

4995 x 065

4996 065x

_011

thicleshy

ness Overdrive transmIssion I

Automotrc fran sml ssion I 275 x 4996 lC 065

Not Available

275 lC 4930 x 065

Cnte 10 centr of unlvesal IOlnu 0 10 cntIne of reor oachmen (Conlinued)

(a) Floor with optional console (b) Total torque multiplication in 1st gear is 4931 with 6 cyl 441 with V-8 engine (c) Total ~orque multiplication ln 1st gear is 6301 middot lth 6 cyl 5041 with V-8 engine (d) Total torque multiplication 1n 1st gear is 5701 (e) 1-2 Upshift bull (f) 2-3 UpShift ~ (g) 3-2 Kickdown (h) 3-1 Kickdown (i) Rally shifter available with console option provides manual speed shift stops to locate second and third gear

pOSitions when the lever is deflected to the righ~ hand path (j) Based on non-Ale car with standard axle for the engine indicated

Page 7 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car P age 17

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 ----------------~d----

FlREBIRD FlREBIRD I FlREBIRD FlREBIRD IMODEl================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD==k==S=P=R=INT==~=====35=0==~====H==O===~==4=0=0======

DRIV EUNITS - PROPELLER SHAFT cont)

IType lplalnInter- Not Usedanh-fcton)mediate

Ilubrication (filtlngbearing Not UsedIprepack)

iType Splined SI ip INumber 01 teeth 27Yoke

15 0 00 1175

IMoke and Mig No Saginaw - Size 44 (Regular) INumber used

Universal

lOIn ts

IType (boll and trunnioncroSSI

Rear ottach(umiddotboltclompec) II

Bearing I Type ipiclin

onllmiddotfriction)

Ilubric (fittng

prepack) II

Cross U-Bo1t

Anti-Friction

Prepacked De token through torque tube

Or arms sprIngs) Sprinas Torque token through (torque tube

or orms i sprIngs) Springs

DRIVE UNITS - AXlE Type (front reorl Rear

Semi-Floating HypoidDescplon

limited Slip differentol ype Spring Loaded Clutch (Opt )

150Drive Pinion Offset

2No of differential pinions

Pinion odlustment (shim otheri Sh~m

Pinion beoflng adj (shim other) Collapsible Spacer Wheel bearing type Single Row Ball Bearinq

CapaCIty (pt) 3 Type recommended A-9 Hy-goid (a)

lubricant Summer 80-90~~gti~ Wintercosi ty 80-90

Inumber Extreme cold 80-90

AXlE RATIO TOOTH COMBINATIONS (See page 3 for ax Ie ralia us age)

AI ratio 2411~56127812931~O813231 3361 3551

No of Pinion 17 16 14 14 13 13 11 11 teeth IRing geor 41 41 39 41 40 42 37 39

3901

10 39

~33

9 139

Ring Gear DO 81~5

(a) Special lubricant required with limited slip differential

ge i 3 Poge 18AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODel YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErj-11-68 REVISED(e)

I FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD

MODEL SPRINT 350 HO 400

oRIV EUNITS - WH EELS ~ Tye amp morerlol Disc - Steel

Std I 14 x 6 (a~ 14 x 7 (a) ~m ISlle amp flonge type)

IOpt None ~pe (bolt or stud) Bolt

qohment i Circle dlamerer 475 I Number ond size 5 716 - 20

MODEL

DRIVE UNITS- TIRES

I Size ply rating amp ply E70 shyType (boos radiol elc)

Stondora i Full roted Front

14 F7~

In flo II n ~-__--J+-___-L=t-IJuJJ--JiJUcuLJ--=----~-J=uuuJu-ldJi1lll-____ Pr Reo

Rev Mi Ie 01 SO MPh

F70 - 14 (b)

F70 - 14 Polyglas - 2 Ply carcass with 2 Fiberglass Tread Plys shy4 Ply Rated

BRAKES - PARKING Type of control Foot Lever Application - Hand Pull Release LocOllon of conrol Below~Instrument Panel at Left Operoes on Rear Service Brakes If sepa- Type (inlernal or external) Not =lgtnarat9 rote from Drum diameter lll~ cOTa ~Q

Srv ce

Drakos Lining size (length )( wdTh ~ thickness) Not Separate

(a) On four road ~wrreelsmiddot- std Space Saver Spare tire is on 14 x 5 rim wheel (b) 2 Ply - 4 Ply rated Std spare tire size is 735 - 14 - space saver

type Size increases to 775-14 for v-a cars with AC and v-a convertiblE without AC

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Page 9 Page J9AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR_-=-Po~n~ti 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6 8REVISED (e)a~c__MODEl YEAR

FIREBIRD I FIREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD MODEl ________________~~F_I_RE~B_I~RD~~_SP_RI __~____ __~____ ____~____~4~0~0____N_T 3_5_0 H_O

BRAKES - SERVICE Type (drum) or (disc amp no of coistons Drum - Std Front Disc-Sinqle Opt La)

Self adustng (std opt NA) Standard

Special [ Type proportion delay - Metering Type - DelayValving r metering other

Power broke make amp I Std ---Iype (remote int elc)1 Opt Delco Moraine Inteqral Tvpe Vacuum Suspended (b)

Effective area (Sq in) 1494 1036 Grass lining area (sq inl U 1555 1106 Swecol area (so in) 2692 3509 Front 10 Reor Effectiveness Relationship 626 626

Diameter I Front 95 -shy(nominal) I Rear 95

Drum Type and

Cast Alloy Iron (c)material -shyOuter working diameter -shy 1094 Inner working diameter -shy 688

ROlor 100WorkinCl width -shyI Moteriol amp type (ventedsolid -shy Cast Alloy Iron - Vente d

Wheel cyt Front 1125 29375 inder bore Reor 875

Moster Bore 1 00 1125

Cyli der di splocemenl Fronl 59 69 di stribulion I Rear 41 31

Pedol orc ralio 621 (d) 351 (d)

Line pressure at 100 lb pedal load 700 800 Shoe I Front (e) None Clearance I Rear (e)

Bonded or ri eted Riveted Material Molded Asbestos

Size Prim or 76 X 25 X 196 540 X 1 93 X 41 outmiddot

Front (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 25 X 265 ~S40 X 1~u X 44

I 1) thickness orinmiddot board - shy

Broke Segments per shoe OneI

ining Material Molded Asbestos

Size Prim or 76 X 20 X 196out-

Rear (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 20 X 265

thickness) or inshyboard

Segments per shoe One

Excludes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Includes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Total swept area for four brakes (Widest lining contoct width for each brake x its contact circumference) (a) Included with power brake option (b) Included with front disc brake option (c) Front Finned 1 pc casting Rear Finned composite ~d) Ratio at 05 in push rod travel e) Tighten drum brakes to heavy drag then back off 26 notches

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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 20 Page 20

MAKE OF CAR__o_n_t_~_a_c____MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSU -11-68 REV

MODEL

STEERING -Manual (sId opt NA) i Standard Power iSId opt NA) i Ootional Adjuslab Ie Type and

Iilting Wheel Adjusts Vertically - Seven Positionsdescriptionste ring wheel

(tilt swing other) I(std apr NA) I Optional Manual 1475 X 1525

Whee I 0 i ame ter 14) X 1gtgtPower I

Wall to woll (I amp r) I 411OutSioe TurnIng

front Curb to curb (I amp r) I 385diam Ier

Wall to wall (I amp r) iInside 225(feet) reor Curb to curb (I amp r) II 230

IType Recirculating Ball Bearing Make Saginaw

Monua I Gear ~41 (a~IRatos 2621 (b) INo he 1 lurns (stop to stop)

IType (coalol linkoge etc)

Make

Power G ar

I T p

47 (c)

161 1241 Belt rrorn Crankshaft

iNo wheel turns (stop to stop) 2--5- - Lock to Lock i Type Link Paralleloqramr---- ILocation (front or reOr

0

Rear of Wheelsof wheels OTher)Linkage

Drag link (trans or longt) lransStrqRod Connects Tie RodsPitman amp Idler Arms ITi rods (one or two) i Two Inciination at camber (d g) I 8 14 to 914 5deg Camber B tUpper I Ball Jointeartngs I

(type) lLow r String

Ball JointA i

IThru$ I Sprint Load Taken By Lower Ball Joint Wh I Align Caster (deg) 0 to 1 0 Pos (ronge at - Camber (deg) 14 0 Neq to 34 0 Poscurb wtamp preferred) Toe-in (outside Irack inches) liS to 14 Stering spindle amp joinl type Reverse Elliott - Ball Joint

o Iinner bearing 1249tamete Wheel IOuter bearing I 749 Spindle

Thread ize I 34 - 20 Bearing type Taper Roller

(a) 281 with combination of V-8 engine and air conditioning (b) 3111 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning (c) 54 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning

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Page 2 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page 21

l 96MAKE OF CAR_p_o_n_t_l_middota_c_----__MODEL YEAR__ _ _9_DATE ISSUEa- 11- 68 REYISED~_ FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD

MODEL================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD~~S=P=R==IN=T==~===3=5=0==~===H==O====d===4=0=0====== (See Supplement page for detools on A SuspensonlSUSPENSION - GENERAL

PrOVISion tor broke dip confrtd

PrOYISIOn tor ace squaf control

SpecIal prOVISions for Jack Locating Provisions on Front and Rear Bumpers_e~o_r~lo~c~k~n~g~__________________~~______________--~~----______~

Shock ILT~y~p~e__________________~________________~~~~K-~~~~____LD~_W~a~y~________________ absorber iMake

Shock Absorbers d

Ironl amp r--------------------il---------------------shyreOr iPiston do

Firm Control in

SUSPENSION - FRONT Type and de5crlotlon

Ball joint independent front suspension with upper and lower control arms mounted on rubber bushings

Type con iMaterla I al1v Steel ISize (cod desgn eght amp 10

Spring 1140 X 360Ibar length dia)

Spng (He (lb per 1) 275 Std 22337 - 320 amp 345 (a) IRate al wheel lib ler n) 73 Std 22331 - 85 ~ 92 a lType link Inkle

Stoblzet Ilromeles) Link lMalerol amp bar dameter AllQ~ Steel 6a1S

SUSPENSION - REAR

Dr and Torque aken through Bear Sprjngs iTlpe Mnlti-Tgt-I-f ~areal amiddot r ltt-~p i-I~ize (Iengrh widtheot deSign

560 X 250lhelghr amp 10 bar ength amp dia 1

Sprong Spring rOle (lb per n) 82 Std 22337 - 79 8999118 amp 122 (a) ~ale or wheel lib per in) 83 Std 22337 - 80 90-TtfO~ 119 amp 123 ~a - Mounting rnsulatlon Iype Rubber Bushings

4 amp 5If lNo 01 leaes leal ~~hQck lelcomp or len s1 Compression

Stabi z r Type (Inklinldessframeless) Not Used MOI ol None

Not UsedT rack bar ty pe

(a) Alternate springs used as required for body styles and optional equipshyment

Form Rev 3-67

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

11 68MAKE OF CAR ~~~_P_o_n_t_i_a_c__--_MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEO- - REVISED_l-_)__

-FlREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400

MO DEl ===========---=~--=--_-=~==b==== ___ ~~__ ~ I

FRAME

Type ond desrq)tlon tSeparote frome

undrzed frome partlolfy ~ unit zed framel Integral Body - Frame Combination with Separate Ladder Type Front Frame Section

BODY - MISCElLANEOUS INFORMATION

Type c nosh (Iocque noml--r~- -- - --- - Acrylic Lacquer______

Hooci conr bolonced iys na) Ii ______-Xes__~ =------------Hooo el5e contol ( rnol enol) ~___ e~t~rIlc~

Vhce Incen No~ ocolon II Left Front Edge of Instrument Panel -+1-+_ Vis ib lej1rgugh -h--middot~~n=d-=s=hi~e==_l=d~___________________ _

I Engne No 10cOIon I Top of Cyl Block on R H Side Near Oil Filler (a)

---~-------------

-------~------

___---1NuCl-L_yen t WindJioCLlw--__________ JNillr1nlJ_yent WindQ~____

IFron I Zi g-Zag fpri n g wi t- h--F-o--aolJm--P=a~d--_____ _ Rear 1- d~I~______tr-_________~Z~lwg~-~Z~ag~~~~p~r~~n~g~ w~~Jo~~t~t~o~nu-~P~a~____________ 3d $eat

_ i_=_ro_n__~__C__on_p_~OI_)___ ~1-R_ea_r__--I___________

ir-~-r_a_nI -+________ZOL~bull Jg--ZioLa5O~g~S-Iltp~ri ng wi tILf-oa~m~P~ad-__________ Seu r =CK type r-iP-ea_r___-H- ingl~_ with -Co-t=-=ton~P-=ad==--______________ Ziljg~-~Zuag~-SltJP~r

Jrd sea

Wjild stlleid glass typ~ I e Single Curved Laminated Safety Platesigie Crved ~ laminated piatel

1de 910SS ype il curved Single Curved Tempered Safety Plate

~emDerea olatel

80Cklg) glos type compound

cvrveci bull tempered plate three Single Curved-TemperedSafety Plate (b) 22367piece 22337BODY STYLE ~~U~

Side ~Iass exposed surface ar a

10326Windshleid gloss eICoosed surface area

lJ~~Ull28b shy 83408192Backlight glass exposed surface areo -- -~-- 29804- 30235shy

---_

Totol gloss expos d surface area

_M_ ~ ~- --

Ign~t~on lock on steer~ng column aISo lOCkS steer~ng gear ana gearsn~r~ tIn Reverse with manual - Park with automatic transmission) key removable in locked position only and opening drivers door operates key in lock buzzer Interior ~ront door locking knobs moved

CalFront of RH cylinder bank on V~8 engines (b) Flexible plastic on convertible

torward to deter theft

Form Rev 3-67

AlVA Spccificatiols-Passe~Ce- Car Page 2J

ISSt ED _9-___-6_B_RV IS D_(e_)___N( 0 F CA( _---Po=ntlmiddotaC=----___MODE L Y 2Alt _1_9_69___ D AT

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD I FIREllIU) FIREBIRD

0 DEL ================F=I=RE=B=I=U)=====S=P=RNT=~=======3=5=O======H==O========4=O=O=====

(Indicate her standard oponal or NA on eoch )CGNVENIENCE EQUIPjVENT I Si~ ~indows Ootional

Power wndows ~~V~e~n~t-=~~~n~d~o~w~sL-____~______~_____________________________________~N~O~~Ve~n~t~W~i~n~d=o~w~s~________________~______________

L Backlight or tolgol Not Offered

Powr seat (specify typ os Power Tilt Seat (Fore and Aft Plus Elevation ~t Rear Edge) on ~H Bucket Seat - Optionalwell as avo lobility)

Radios (speedy type as well a availability)

Optional AM AM-FM A-FM Stereo - All Push Button Type

~ ItOr seot speok fIIr Optional

P~wer QfItenna Rear Mounted - Ootional

Not Offeredltecinng front seat bock (RL Or Doth)

Fronl eol head restroiner (RmiddotL or both) Standard

Clock Optional

Aor conditIone (5peclfy type Optional Reheat Cycle With Bi-Level A~r Distribut~on Systemand ova lobi Ii ty)

Safecruard Speedometer - Optional

tional on Cars With V-S En ine and Automatic ~ransm~ssion Combination

Not OfferedIgon lock lamp

Standard on Mardtop Coupe - Not Offered on ConvertibleDome lamp

Standard

Optional

Underhood lamp Ootional

CQurtesy lamp standard

Moa lamp Not Offered

Auto Irans quod lomp Slandard

3cereo Tape Player

Not Cf=ered

Ava~lable w~th All Radio Installations

~anual Antenna Front Mounted - Included itl Radio

Power Operated Top Optional on Convert~ble

Rear Window Defogger Optional - Not Ava~lable on Convertible

achometer Hood Mounted or Instrument Panel Mounted al

Elec Luggage Compt Lid Release Optional

LAMP HEIGHT AND SPACI~G

Height abov ground to center af bulb Or marker

Distance from CiL of cor to ente of bulb

tteocHomp

Toal

Sdeorncrkr

Headlomp

TOI

H9heu

-L-owes tmiddot

Hghest

Lowest

i Font

Rear

Inside

IOutsIde

Insde

OutSide

i I I I I

II I I

244

24 4

246

246

165

218

n4 281

160

252

Diectlonal Font

Reo

I I Same

250

as Tail Lamo

bull If Single headlamps at used ent here (al Panel mounted type not available at start ~f production - optional clock not available with this tachometer option

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-68REVISED_e__

WEIGHTS

MODEL Style No

illf-fIREBIRD SPRINT hardtoo Coupe CQmzertiole

22337 22367

i I1841 143032711 433 1929 1596 3521 i 433

I - _shy

6~7-i73 827 1 113 2 6 7 173 827 11 J

I1I i I II i

FIREBIRD 350 ErdtoE Coupe

i 223371

I i I i I 1962 14393401 I 433 1 567 173I

i -- shy

827 1 LJ gt ~

Convertible 22367 I

2046i 1605-36511433567 173 I i

82 7 i lJj 41

FIREBIRD HO I i bull I I II Hardton Coune 223 19841 14583442 1 433 i 567 173 827 ll

I433 I 567 1173 ffi7 1 l~jConvertible 22367 1 20681 16243692 I

I --~

l ~ I i

i i 1FIREBIRD 400 1_ ---shy20081 146313471 1 433 i 567 1173 827 _J jHardtop Coupe 223371 - i 433 567 117 3 827 ii 11Convertible 22367 1 2092 1629 1 3721 i i -shy- I

I =+II

i I

I -- shy

_

-- shy - shy shy

-- shy-

Ace sores amp EClJipmenl DII a WQhrs ~emcrrK

Automat~ Trans 0 Firebird and -FirebIrd -350 only Turbo Hvdra-Matic 1+ 18 1+ 10 + 28 I All models___

1+ 31 II - shy -- shyPower Steerincr - 2 1+ 29 I - - shy --- shy -Power Brakes DiscFrt l 1+ models+ 26 2 1+ 28 All - shyPower Brakes (DrumFrtl + 9 1+ 1 1+ 10 All except Firebird 4a1

-~----

Air Conditionina 1+108 1+ 4 1+112 i Firebird -- shy - ---- shyAir Conditionina +104 1+ 4 1+108 Firebird j50 Air Conditionincr 1+ 96 1+ 1+ 98 I Firebird

--~

2 400 shyRadio amp Man- Antenna + 6 1+ z + 9 - shy - -shy400 HO Enaine Oot I I 0 Firebird 400 400 EnqOp~ 12 I Firebird~()()--

- ~ ~~--- --shy _

Ram Air IV - 10 shy 2 I -shy - - shy

-----------shy

I -- - shy - shy _ shy -- shy - -shy -- shy- - - - --

I 1 --- shy

I I -- shy - shy -- shy

-- - shy -- shy -I I I I

-middotReference - SAE Aeraspace-Autamalive draWing standards Section E 1_02 (d)_

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CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

KEY SHEET

EXTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

vpoundRTICAL

ERO liNe

ACTUAL FRONT WIDTH OF OASH~ LZ) ~

~ y~ ~ I Hl01 ~- - j ~--t-

i ---101114 plusmnL30middot H138 I

j t~ i -- _ r-7il-r ~HL2 Jj~(~-- ~---LIZ7-- H 106 CLUOpoundO RAMP HI07

AGLpoundl Ll04J LIO LIOS

I -- L 103 ~--------

LENGTH amp HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE

INTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

WIDTH gtlt50 H51

FRONT COMPT qEAR COMPT

-- H~6 -=~-- ~~Tmiddot~ )~_L~8~A__ I

THIRD SEAT

- L204 -t

Form RaY 3-67

AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 26 Poge 26

CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET

DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS

oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround

eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull

11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out

SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured

Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS

EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF

DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn

L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard

eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front

_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr

LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf

123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~

_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension

130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface

EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the

ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole

centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle

enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol

mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel

H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t

~t front of rear wnee openIng

middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord

GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an

ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS

104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis

106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes

11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes

Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie

HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson

fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal

L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal

H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~

L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol

ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS

H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~

REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen

Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon

from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~

L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of

pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg

H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering

L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat

~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon

~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon

-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side

Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when

r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo

comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~

-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn

est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt

grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi

STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L

lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n

1 at HIP ROeM

c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f

plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third

-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure

H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical

STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The

hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne

L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne

W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level

W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~

H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine

H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen

V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised

W4 L20J H20 I 1728

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AMA Specifications-PasseQe Car P og 1oge r2

DATE iSSUED_3_-l_1_-_-S_ REVSED_(_i___DEL YEAR_----9_MAK E OF CA R--zJ~~--c--FlRE3tD REBIRDIREBIRD

350 cu ~n Eng~~es 400 cu in E~g~nes250 =~ i~ Engines

MODEl

ELEORICAL - SUPPLY SYSTEM Delco i-59 (=) Je1co R-59

12-66 Moke and Model Delco -55 (al

iVoltage RIg amp Torcl Plotes Ii 12-54 12-54

511 - 53 Amp~ 2 SM - 61 AmpHrISAEDesignationampAmpHrRtgI 17 Ml - 44 AmoHr Battery

Unde- ood - 1 H SideLocation il Under Bocd - RB Side

T ermlna I grounded

Make

a~ive

Generator ~M~0~d~e~I_______________________~____-21~1~O~OL7~6~1~(C~)~______~______~~~~~~(d~l__________r-______~1~1~0~O~8~3~2~(~f~)________

Type and rOling 37 Amo (el eel 37 Amp (elor Alternoror IOutput ot eglne idle (n utral) 5-10 Amps

IRoflo Gen To Crs rev 2~-~1 (3021 Wit C)

iMoke Delco Remv

1119515

iTyp Regulati~~ Contac~s in Standard Tvoe

iClOSing volag Cutoue Relay ~ot Required I generotor rpm

Regulator Revfrse curreont Cutoue Relay Not Required110 ap n

Regu VoitoQe

Ilated

Voltage

tei t

condltlon

I -

ElECTRICAl- STARTiNG SYSTEM

Motor RotatIon (drlve Clockwise

lend view)

Mok Jelco RemvI

Stortlnq Modei 107293 1107355

Clutch

Motor

control

Switch (sol noid manuol

Starting

procedure

Solenoid

II Place gearshift leller i1 neutral and depress outch With cold engine cepress I acceleraeor pedal to floor and release With ann engine hold acce1erator pedal I about halfway down turn ignition key clockwise to engage starter release key as

soon as engine starts

middotUse neucral or park with automaeic transmission (No clutch)

Engag ment type Ii Slidine Gear - Overrlnning

IPinion mh s (front r ar) il Front

Motor

Drive INumb r

PinIon

IManual Flywh 101 teeth

IAuto

Flywheel tooth Monuol

fac wldrh Aulo

11

15S

ISS

I

41

41

9

166

166

40

40

la) Delco 11-59 used w~th Ale or HD baetery opeLon (bl With regular fuel eng~ne - Delco 11-59 wLth premium fuel engine or HD battery opt~on

(c) 1100760 (55 amp) with AC (d) 1100700 (55 amp) with AC (e) Diode reotified 3-phase alternating current (f) 1100830 (55 amp) wLth AC

I

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car age 1J Page 13

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUE09- 11 - 6 8REVISED Ie)

FlREBIRD MODel

0 V-8 2-Bbl EngineselECTRICAL - IGNITION SYSTEM 250 L-6 Engines

ad- In

~ronai - Srd Op A I Standard Type Transsforlzed - Std Opt NA i Not Offered

Other ( pec fy) I ---Make I Delco Remy Model 1115414 1115410

Ampgt i Enne sloPoed I 34 I Engne Idling 21

iMake I Delco Remv

IMadel II 1 () A 7 r (rl ) 111 n4 7 4 (~) 1111942 (c) 1111960 (d) ICentfgal Start (rpm) qnn 1000 800 1100 ladv n I

I 15-19 12-16 13-17 12-16c sh of _nlermecilOUt

jd~grees I ~engjne pOlnfS deg bull L rpm

pm i I 1 cn 750 1950 2000 lIomlnal) lMox deg_ - rpm 1126-~Oi34400 24-2a5100 22-264800 20-244600

D1 strlb v fOr Vocuum IStart (n Hg) 5-7 5-7 6-8 8-10

Ie shaft Iintermedate NoneIdegrees - pants dego in Hg ln Hg bull (nomnal 1M d H

15deg (a 10 5 115 20deg 13-15 20deg 15-1 ax ego n g -IBreaker gap (n) I 016

ICam angle dg 31 - 3~4__________~1~~____~2~8~-~3~2________

7

8reaker orm tension (oz) 19 23 Crankshaft deg bull rpm TDC 5deg BTDC IMark location On Balancer On IMake

9

I I ~ Madel I AC R-44NS r AC R-45S

Spark Thread mml i 14 MMPlug Tghtenng lorqve (lb ft) 15-25 IGap I 033 - 038 IConductor lyoe Distributed Resistance

Cabl~ Insulolian type NeoPrene iSpork plug proteetor HVPalon Boot

ELECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION Locations amp type II (e)

(a) Used on 1 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (b) Used on 4 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (c) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with auto trans (d) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with man trans (e) Wide gap distributor rotor distributed resistance secondary cables

resistor spark plugs (5000 OHMS) engine to dash ground strap and fender skirt to frame ground strap

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page lJ3Page J 3 a

MAKE 0 F CA R ___p_on_t_i_ac______ DEl YEAR--=1969__ DATE ISSUED 9-1-53 REVISED_(____

FREBIRD

MODEL 350 v-a 4-B~1 Sngknes and All 400 v-a EnginesElECTRiCAL - iGNITION SYSTEM

Standard

i ron~Sod - Sd Upt NA

iConv on) - Sd Op NA

Not Offarea

Of h f r s pe c ~ fy )

Delco Remv

1115410 C )

34 I Ams

IEnglne Idlng 21

IModJ lllHlIcl 111l96Sldl 1 nU966 tel

(f)Timing

Pulley Hub

All 00 Engkoes)Spak ThOd 1m) 14mm ----------- shy

28 - 3l

90 8TDC

Crankshaft

AC

lC R-4SS (AC R-44S on

Plug Tgh---n-9--o-r-q-u-e~(~lb-~h-~I------t-----------------------------1~5~-~2-5---------------------

IGap 033 - 038

Ccnducar yp~e~____________-_______________________~D~i~s~t~r~i~b~u~ted Resistance I n ~u IQ ton Yo __ _______Npoundp--r--ene-_--_---=_------------------Coble SPOllo DIUt Ph)f ft Halon BootI

ElECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION

See Page 13

(al Used en -i-Bbl 400 ell in v-a englnes with Turbo Hydra-Matic (b) Used on 4-Bbl 400 cu in -9 engine$ 1 th Manual1ransmtssion (el Used on ~-abl 400 IU in Ram Air IV anglnes Manual and Automatic Transmissions (dl Used on J-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Turbo Hydra-Ma tic (el Usna on 4-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Manual 7r1nsmiss ion (f) 15deg aTDC Ram Air IV engine~n

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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 14

MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n-t-~-middota_c___MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErY-1l- 68 REVISED~_)___ _

FIREBIRD I FIREBID I FIREBIRD I FIRI4BOCI f

MODel FIREBTRD S~RINT ~~ 3 5 o_l~~ H0

ElECTRICAl-INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT

-

shy

a rC1

Speed- i Type Mechani-al ometer I Tnp odomete (yesno) No~--- -

- Charge dcao - ype Telltale Lamp-TemperoTure indicator - fype I Telltale Lamp -ad pressure indlcoTor I Telltale LamQtype -~ ---Fuel ndcatar - ype i Electric Gags

I Optional instrument cluster with temperatureOthe

[ rli 1 gtrpccnp rp11 1 ltgt reDl rl~Fd [l tr gages Rlus tad Wind IType - Standard Two-Speed Electricshield - pe-r Ttee - degetional None Wndmiddot I Standara ~E=leQtr~~c~__~P~um~~nt~~al w~t~ W~per Mot6~I Type - __shield Nosher Type - Op bullbull onol None

IType Solenoid I i Num ber used 1 Std (a)IAme draw (each) 43 to 59 125 v

Horn

D__RI_V_E_U_N_I_TS__-_C_l_UT_C_H__IM_a_nua_I_T_ro_n_~_i_ss_io_n_i_6~_-C~y_l~__E~n~g~i~n~e~s~____1 V-8 Engines

Make amp ty pe il Own-Dry Type presure olate sprlnos 1 Disc Spring Toto I 5 of n9 _Qad(Ib)____-il-il_______________~2~0=5~O-i(bJ-_- ~ - - _-=-_~-_-_-~~-_-~ No of cutch driven discs ~I One

I~M-O-te--o_I------_+------__- __--_--~w~o~v~e~n~M~o~l~d~e~d~_A_s~b__e_s_tps ____ _ IOutsde amp nscle_~-lO 0 X 6~ c J9~_~_~ sect 5

Clutch I TOIOI elloolso bull nI 8293 (c) 8556-=--_---_-i-__~---L-J--lJ-J___________I___-_ faCIng jThckness I 135 (c) 140

iEng0lmnl cushon 1 Ing method it Driven Plate Waved Spoke Springsi

Release IType amp method bearl ng of lubncoton Ball Thrust - Prepacked amp Sealed Torsona Methods sprIngs

damping frlcton mateol Coil Sprin s and Metal to Metal Friction

(a) Second horn optional (b) 2350 pressure on Firebird Sprint and Firebird 400 (c) Firebird Sprint uses 104 x 65 driven plate with 8056 effective

area and 140 facing thickness

FomRe 3

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page is

Pontiac 1969MAKE OF CAR MODel YEAR DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot)

--------------~---

MODEL FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD

SPRINT 350 FIREBIRD

HO FIREBIRD

400

DRIVE UNITS - TRANSMISSIONS Manu I 3-speed (std ar opt)

AvtomoTIC

DRIVE UNITS - MANUAl TRANS

--- 3-SPEED 4-SPEED

Number or forward speeds 350 V-8(b) All V-8(c)6 Cyl (a) 6-Cyl All V-8(d) 24212851 2541 2851n first 2521 1611 20211681 1501T i In secono 1881

ronsml s~ 51Qn OfIQS i In third 1 00 11 00 1 1001 1351 1461

In fourth 1001 1001 j In rev~rse 2951 2331 28512631 2591

Synclronous mesnlng S pee dy geor s All Forward

SIlIft iever location (a) (b) Floor Shift I

I Cooeelly (at) 35 28 35 35 IIType recommended TYEe A - Extreme Pressure

Lucri nr SA E VI smiddot1 Summer I I coS Ity I Win number Extreme cold

80 or 90 80 or 90 80 or 90

DRIVEmiddot UNITS - MANUAL TRANS WOVERDRIVE For onSMISSlon data see manual transmission section)

Type pianetory or other Not Offered ManucH iockoU1 yes nol

Downsndr acceiertuor confrol (yes no)

Minmvm cT-tn speed

Geor ottO

IC ()(O dODOClty pI ver rive oniy

Seperete Ii Iler (yes no) I I Type recommended

Lub con t i SummerjSAEis WintI~OSitY

number Extreme cold

(a) Column shift standard - floor shift optional (standard on Firebird Sprint (b) Available with standard column shift only (c) Standard on 400 cu in V-8 includes floor shift - optional on 350 cu ir

V-8 (d) Special order close ratio transmission (2201 1641 1281 1001

and 2271 R) standard and only available with 391 and 4331 rear axle ratio on Firebird 350 HO and Firebird 400

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car PoglII 16

ISSU ED_3_-_~l_-_a_REVISEO_(middot_1__MAKE 0 F CAR __pon~tlac----___MO 0 EL YfAR_9_6_9__0 ATE

FIREBIRD PIREBIRD SPRT FIREaIlW 350IFREBIRD -10

FlREBIRO 350 2-BBL i FlREBlRO ~OOMODEL FREBIRO 350

DRIVE UNITS- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Tod nOm

Torque Conver~erType describe

Selecto locolon Steering Column (a)

List 9or rattos Selecto Pobullbulln ond indicot which abullbull used in

II I J R1- 1 75

Jshy LipCJ -6 rT6Gl-shy1 )0

1

R 1 92

)j

- shy0 S

252 252 152 1 52 1 00

L 252 (c j

20$ ~l D

248 148 100

S 248 1 48

L 24S(dl

och slec to pos ilion

-1 ~n ~k-q ~ f-~ l_hl -6 4-8bl V-8 2-Bb1shy hSO 2-8b 1shy 350 ~-3bl 1400 4-ltlbl

Mo ushft s oeed -dri a ranse I ~) ao I 7J i(eI40(fI61 (eI6] (f)70 (eISO (fI851(eI45 (f)7~(e)41 (f)721(e)43 (7

Mea ~ieldown speed-drive ronge (J) 75 68 lig)62(h)3 (g) 65 (h) 60 (g) 80 (hi 47(g) 72 (h) 2~(g) 66 (hi 21(gl 74 (1 J 6

INumb r of 1 menfS I Three

Toque Mox roo at s loll i 281 I 25 1 251 201 2 0 1 I 231 I 23 ~

conetor Type 01 coolin9 (oi I quid) Ii Water

INomnol diomefr I 11~75 1251

LubriconCopocy-ef11 (pt) 15 (aporolC) 16 (ApprolC) 19 (Approx)

i Type commendd GM Dexron Automatic ~ransmission Fluid

Speclol transmtsston Shift lever must be lfted over stop to enter tpark J Reverse I and Low (S gtn 400) paSl t1ons Eng~ne starting on Neutral and ark positions orovided for ifeolures

ORNE UNITS - PROPEllER SHAFT Numb sed I vne

IType (stroigI tube tub-intub Straight lClbe inferno I ernal dompr ele) I

OUl

diom

Ingh

Ii Monuol 3middotspd trons II

I II I

IMa~uol 4-sped Iron s

2 75 x

275 x

4995 x 065

4996 065x

_011

thicleshy

ness Overdrive transmIssion I

Automotrc fran sml ssion I 275 x 4996 lC 065

Not Available

275 lC 4930 x 065

Cnte 10 centr of unlvesal IOlnu 0 10 cntIne of reor oachmen (Conlinued)

(a) Floor with optional console (b) Total torque multiplication in 1st gear is 4931 with 6 cyl 441 with V-8 engine (c) Total ~orque multiplication ln 1st gear is 6301 middot lth 6 cyl 5041 with V-8 engine (d) Total torque multiplication 1n 1st gear is 5701 (e) 1-2 Upshift bull (f) 2-3 UpShift ~ (g) 3-2 Kickdown (h) 3-1 Kickdown (i) Rally shifter available with console option provides manual speed shift stops to locate second and third gear

pOSitions when the lever is deflected to the righ~ hand path (j) Based on non-Ale car with standard axle for the engine indicated

Page 7 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car P age 17

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 ----------------~d----

FlREBIRD FlREBIRD I FlREBIRD FlREBIRD IMODEl================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD==k==S=P=R=INT==~=====35=0==~====H==O===~==4=0=0======

DRIV EUNITS - PROPELLER SHAFT cont)

IType lplalnInter- Not Usedanh-fcton)mediate

Ilubrication (filtlngbearing Not UsedIprepack)

iType Splined SI ip INumber 01 teeth 27Yoke

15 0 00 1175

IMoke and Mig No Saginaw - Size 44 (Regular) INumber used

Universal

lOIn ts

IType (boll and trunnioncroSSI

Rear ottach(umiddotboltclompec) II

Bearing I Type ipiclin

onllmiddotfriction)

Ilubric (fittng

prepack) II

Cross U-Bo1t

Anti-Friction

Prepacked De token through torque tube

Or arms sprIngs) Sprinas Torque token through (torque tube

or orms i sprIngs) Springs

DRIVE UNITS - AXlE Type (front reorl Rear

Semi-Floating HypoidDescplon

limited Slip differentol ype Spring Loaded Clutch (Opt )

150Drive Pinion Offset

2No of differential pinions

Pinion odlustment (shim otheri Sh~m

Pinion beoflng adj (shim other) Collapsible Spacer Wheel bearing type Single Row Ball Bearinq

CapaCIty (pt) 3 Type recommended A-9 Hy-goid (a)

lubricant Summer 80-90~~gti~ Wintercosi ty 80-90

Inumber Extreme cold 80-90

AXlE RATIO TOOTH COMBINATIONS (See page 3 for ax Ie ralia us age)

AI ratio 2411~56127812931~O813231 3361 3551

No of Pinion 17 16 14 14 13 13 11 11 teeth IRing geor 41 41 39 41 40 42 37 39

3901

10 39

~33

9 139

Ring Gear DO 81~5

(a) Special lubricant required with limited slip differential

ge i 3 Poge 18AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODel YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErj-11-68 REVISED(e)

I FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD

MODEL SPRINT 350 HO 400

oRIV EUNITS - WH EELS ~ Tye amp morerlol Disc - Steel

Std I 14 x 6 (a~ 14 x 7 (a) ~m ISlle amp flonge type)

IOpt None ~pe (bolt or stud) Bolt

qohment i Circle dlamerer 475 I Number ond size 5 716 - 20

MODEL

DRIVE UNITS- TIRES

I Size ply rating amp ply E70 shyType (boos radiol elc)

Stondora i Full roted Front

14 F7~

In flo II n ~-__--J+-___-L=t-IJuJJ--JiJUcuLJ--=----~-J=uuuJu-ldJi1lll-____ Pr Reo

Rev Mi Ie 01 SO MPh

F70 - 14 (b)

F70 - 14 Polyglas - 2 Ply carcass with 2 Fiberglass Tread Plys shy4 Ply Rated

BRAKES - PARKING Type of control Foot Lever Application - Hand Pull Release LocOllon of conrol Below~Instrument Panel at Left Operoes on Rear Service Brakes If sepa- Type (inlernal or external) Not =lgtnarat9 rote from Drum diameter lll~ cOTa ~Q

Srv ce

Drakos Lining size (length )( wdTh ~ thickness) Not Separate

(a) On four road ~wrreelsmiddot- std Space Saver Spare tire is on 14 x 5 rim wheel (b) 2 Ply - 4 Ply rated Std spare tire size is 735 - 14 - space saver

type Size increases to 775-14 for v-a cars with AC and v-a convertiblE without AC

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Page 9 Page J9AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR_-=-Po~n~ti 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6 8REVISED (e)a~c__MODEl YEAR

FIREBIRD I FIREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD MODEl ________________~~F_I_RE~B_I~RD~~_SP_RI __~____ __~____ ____~____~4~0~0____N_T 3_5_0 H_O

BRAKES - SERVICE Type (drum) or (disc amp no of coistons Drum - Std Front Disc-Sinqle Opt La)

Self adustng (std opt NA) Standard

Special [ Type proportion delay - Metering Type - DelayValving r metering other

Power broke make amp I Std ---Iype (remote int elc)1 Opt Delco Moraine Inteqral Tvpe Vacuum Suspended (b)

Effective area (Sq in) 1494 1036 Grass lining area (sq inl U 1555 1106 Swecol area (so in) 2692 3509 Front 10 Reor Effectiveness Relationship 626 626

Diameter I Front 95 -shy(nominal) I Rear 95

Drum Type and

Cast Alloy Iron (c)material -shyOuter working diameter -shy 1094 Inner working diameter -shy 688

ROlor 100WorkinCl width -shyI Moteriol amp type (ventedsolid -shy Cast Alloy Iron - Vente d

Wheel cyt Front 1125 29375 inder bore Reor 875

Moster Bore 1 00 1125

Cyli der di splocemenl Fronl 59 69 di stribulion I Rear 41 31

Pedol orc ralio 621 (d) 351 (d)

Line pressure at 100 lb pedal load 700 800 Shoe I Front (e) None Clearance I Rear (e)

Bonded or ri eted Riveted Material Molded Asbestos

Size Prim or 76 X 25 X 196 540 X 1 93 X 41 outmiddot

Front (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 25 X 265 ~S40 X 1~u X 44

I 1) thickness orinmiddot board - shy

Broke Segments per shoe OneI

ining Material Molded Asbestos

Size Prim or 76 X 20 X 196out-

Rear (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 20 X 265

thickness) or inshyboard

Segments per shoe One

Excludes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Includes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Total swept area for four brakes (Widest lining contoct width for each brake x its contact circumference) (a) Included with power brake option (b) Included with front disc brake option (c) Front Finned 1 pc casting Rear Finned composite ~d) Ratio at 05 in push rod travel e) Tighten drum brakes to heavy drag then back off 26 notches

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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 20 Page 20

MAKE OF CAR__o_n_t_~_a_c____MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSU -11-68 REV

MODEL

STEERING -Manual (sId opt NA) i Standard Power iSId opt NA) i Ootional Adjuslab Ie Type and

Iilting Wheel Adjusts Vertically - Seven Positionsdescriptionste ring wheel

(tilt swing other) I(std apr NA) I Optional Manual 1475 X 1525

Whee I 0 i ame ter 14) X 1gtgtPower I

Wall to woll (I amp r) I 411OutSioe TurnIng

front Curb to curb (I amp r) I 385diam Ier

Wall to wall (I amp r) iInside 225(feet) reor Curb to curb (I amp r) II 230

IType Recirculating Ball Bearing Make Saginaw

Monua I Gear ~41 (a~IRatos 2621 (b) INo he 1 lurns (stop to stop)

IType (coalol linkoge etc)

Make

Power G ar

I T p

47 (c)

161 1241 Belt rrorn Crankshaft

iNo wheel turns (stop to stop) 2--5- - Lock to Lock i Type Link Paralleloqramr---- ILocation (front or reOr

0

Rear of Wheelsof wheels OTher)Linkage

Drag link (trans or longt) lransStrqRod Connects Tie RodsPitman amp Idler Arms ITi rods (one or two) i Two Inciination at camber (d g) I 8 14 to 914 5deg Camber B tUpper I Ball Jointeartngs I

(type) lLow r String

Ball JointA i

IThru$ I Sprint Load Taken By Lower Ball Joint Wh I Align Caster (deg) 0 to 1 0 Pos (ronge at - Camber (deg) 14 0 Neq to 34 0 Poscurb wtamp preferred) Toe-in (outside Irack inches) liS to 14 Stering spindle amp joinl type Reverse Elliott - Ball Joint

o Iinner bearing 1249tamete Wheel IOuter bearing I 749 Spindle

Thread ize I 34 - 20 Bearing type Taper Roller

(a) 281 with combination of V-8 engine and air conditioning (b) 3111 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning (c) 54 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning

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Page 2 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page 21

l 96MAKE OF CAR_p_o_n_t_l_middota_c_----__MODEL YEAR__ _ _9_DATE ISSUEa- 11- 68 REYISED~_ FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD

MODEL================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD~~S=P=R==IN=T==~===3=5=0==~===H==O====d===4=0=0====== (See Supplement page for detools on A SuspensonlSUSPENSION - GENERAL

PrOVISion tor broke dip confrtd

PrOYISIOn tor ace squaf control

SpecIal prOVISions for Jack Locating Provisions on Front and Rear Bumpers_e~o_r~lo~c~k~n~g~__________________~~______________--~~----______~

Shock ILT~y~p~e__________________~________________~~~~K-~~~~____LD~_W~a~y~________________ absorber iMake

Shock Absorbers d

Ironl amp r--------------------il---------------------shyreOr iPiston do

Firm Control in

SUSPENSION - FRONT Type and de5crlotlon

Ball joint independent front suspension with upper and lower control arms mounted on rubber bushings

Type con iMaterla I al1v Steel ISize (cod desgn eght amp 10

Spring 1140 X 360Ibar length dia)

Spng (He (lb per 1) 275 Std 22337 - 320 amp 345 (a) IRate al wheel lib ler n) 73 Std 22331 - 85 ~ 92 a lType link Inkle

Stoblzet Ilromeles) Link lMalerol amp bar dameter AllQ~ Steel 6a1S

SUSPENSION - REAR

Dr and Torque aken through Bear Sprjngs iTlpe Mnlti-Tgt-I-f ~areal amiddot r ltt-~p i-I~ize (Iengrh widtheot deSign

560 X 250lhelghr amp 10 bar ength amp dia 1

Sprong Spring rOle (lb per n) 82 Std 22337 - 79 8999118 amp 122 (a) ~ale or wheel lib per in) 83 Std 22337 - 80 90-TtfO~ 119 amp 123 ~a - Mounting rnsulatlon Iype Rubber Bushings

4 amp 5If lNo 01 leaes leal ~~hQck lelcomp or len s1 Compression

Stabi z r Type (Inklinldessframeless) Not Used MOI ol None

Not UsedT rack bar ty pe

(a) Alternate springs used as required for body styles and optional equipshyment

Form Rev 3-67

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

11 68MAKE OF CAR ~~~_P_o_n_t_i_a_c__--_MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEO- - REVISED_l-_)__

-FlREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400

MO DEl ===========---=~--=--_-=~==b==== ___ ~~__ ~ I

FRAME

Type ond desrq)tlon tSeparote frome

undrzed frome partlolfy ~ unit zed framel Integral Body - Frame Combination with Separate Ladder Type Front Frame Section

BODY - MISCElLANEOUS INFORMATION

Type c nosh (Iocque noml--r~- -- - --- - Acrylic Lacquer______

Hooci conr bolonced iys na) Ii ______-Xes__~ =------------Hooo el5e contol ( rnol enol) ~___ e~t~rIlc~

Vhce Incen No~ ocolon II Left Front Edge of Instrument Panel -+1-+_ Vis ib lej1rgugh -h--middot~~n=d-=s=hi~e==_l=d~___________________ _

I Engne No 10cOIon I Top of Cyl Block on R H Side Near Oil Filler (a)

---~-------------

-------~------

___---1NuCl-L_yen t WindJioCLlw--__________ JNillr1nlJ_yent WindQ~____

IFron I Zi g-Zag fpri n g wi t- h--F-o--aolJm--P=a~d--_____ _ Rear 1- d~I~______tr-_________~Z~lwg~-~Z~ag~~~~p~r~~n~g~ w~~Jo~~t~t~o~nu-~P~a~____________ 3d $eat

_ i_=_ro_n__~__C__on_p_~OI_)___ ~1-R_ea_r__--I___________

ir-~-r_a_nI -+________ZOL~bull Jg--ZioLa5O~g~S-Iltp~ri ng wi tILf-oa~m~P~ad-__________ Seu r =CK type r-iP-ea_r___-H- ingl~_ with -Co-t=-=ton~P-=ad==--______________ Ziljg~-~Zuag~-SltJP~r

Jrd sea

Wjild stlleid glass typ~ I e Single Curved Laminated Safety Platesigie Crved ~ laminated piatel

1de 910SS ype il curved Single Curved Tempered Safety Plate

~emDerea olatel

80Cklg) glos type compound

cvrveci bull tempered plate three Single Curved-TemperedSafety Plate (b) 22367piece 22337BODY STYLE ~~U~

Side ~Iass exposed surface ar a

10326Windshleid gloss eICoosed surface area

lJ~~Ull28b shy 83408192Backlight glass exposed surface areo -- -~-- 29804- 30235shy

---_

Totol gloss expos d surface area

_M_ ~ ~- --

Ign~t~on lock on steer~ng column aISo lOCkS steer~ng gear ana gearsn~r~ tIn Reverse with manual - Park with automatic transmission) key removable in locked position only and opening drivers door operates key in lock buzzer Interior ~ront door locking knobs moved

CalFront of RH cylinder bank on V~8 engines (b) Flexible plastic on convertible

torward to deter theft

Form Rev 3-67

AlVA Spccificatiols-Passe~Ce- Car Page 2J

ISSt ED _9-___-6_B_RV IS D_(e_)___N( 0 F CA( _---Po=ntlmiddotaC=----___MODE L Y 2Alt _1_9_69___ D AT

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD I FIREllIU) FIREBIRD

0 DEL ================F=I=RE=B=I=U)=====S=P=RNT=~=======3=5=O======H==O========4=O=O=====

(Indicate her standard oponal or NA on eoch )CGNVENIENCE EQUIPjVENT I Si~ ~indows Ootional

Power wndows ~~V~e~n~t-=~~~n~d~o~w~sL-____~______~_____________________________________~N~O~~Ve~n~t~W~i~n~d=o~w~s~________________~______________

L Backlight or tolgol Not Offered

Powr seat (specify typ os Power Tilt Seat (Fore and Aft Plus Elevation ~t Rear Edge) on ~H Bucket Seat - Optionalwell as avo lobility)

Radios (speedy type as well a availability)

Optional AM AM-FM A-FM Stereo - All Push Button Type

~ ItOr seot speok fIIr Optional

P~wer QfItenna Rear Mounted - Ootional

Not Offeredltecinng front seat bock (RL Or Doth)

Fronl eol head restroiner (RmiddotL or both) Standard

Clock Optional

Aor conditIone (5peclfy type Optional Reheat Cycle With Bi-Level A~r Distribut~on Systemand ova lobi Ii ty)

Safecruard Speedometer - Optional

tional on Cars With V-S En ine and Automatic ~ransm~ssion Combination

Not OfferedIgon lock lamp

Standard on Mardtop Coupe - Not Offered on ConvertibleDome lamp

Standard

Optional

Underhood lamp Ootional

CQurtesy lamp standard

Moa lamp Not Offered

Auto Irans quod lomp Slandard

3cereo Tape Player

Not Cf=ered

Ava~lable w~th All Radio Installations

~anual Antenna Front Mounted - Included itl Radio

Power Operated Top Optional on Convert~ble

Rear Window Defogger Optional - Not Ava~lable on Convertible

achometer Hood Mounted or Instrument Panel Mounted al

Elec Luggage Compt Lid Release Optional

LAMP HEIGHT AND SPACI~G

Height abov ground to center af bulb Or marker

Distance from CiL of cor to ente of bulb

tteocHomp

Toal

Sdeorncrkr

Headlomp

TOI

H9heu

-L-owes tmiddot

Hghest

Lowest

i Font

Rear

Inside

IOutsIde

Insde

OutSide

i I I I I

II I I

244

24 4

246

246

165

218

n4 281

160

252

Diectlonal Font

Reo

I I Same

250

as Tail Lamo

bull If Single headlamps at used ent here (al Panel mounted type not available at start ~f production - optional clock not available with this tachometer option

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-68REVISED_e__

WEIGHTS

MODEL Style No

illf-fIREBIRD SPRINT hardtoo Coupe CQmzertiole

22337 22367

i I1841 143032711 433 1929 1596 3521 i 433

I - _shy

6~7-i73 827 1 113 2 6 7 173 827 11 J

I1I i I II i

FIREBIRD 350 ErdtoE Coupe

i 223371

I i I i I 1962 14393401 I 433 1 567 173I

i -- shy

827 1 LJ gt ~

Convertible 22367 I

2046i 1605-36511433567 173 I i

82 7 i lJj 41

FIREBIRD HO I i bull I I II Hardton Coune 223 19841 14583442 1 433 i 567 173 827 ll

I433 I 567 1173 ffi7 1 l~jConvertible 22367 1 20681 16243692 I

I --~

l ~ I i

i i 1FIREBIRD 400 1_ ---shy20081 146313471 1 433 i 567 1173 827 _J jHardtop Coupe 223371 - i 433 567 117 3 827 ii 11Convertible 22367 1 2092 1629 1 3721 i i -shy- I

I =+II

i I

I -- shy

_

-- shy - shy shy

-- shy-

Ace sores amp EClJipmenl DII a WQhrs ~emcrrK

Automat~ Trans 0 Firebird and -FirebIrd -350 only Turbo Hvdra-Matic 1+ 18 1+ 10 + 28 I All models___

1+ 31 II - shy -- shyPower Steerincr - 2 1+ 29 I - - shy --- shy -Power Brakes DiscFrt l 1+ models+ 26 2 1+ 28 All - shyPower Brakes (DrumFrtl + 9 1+ 1 1+ 10 All except Firebird 4a1

-~----

Air Conditionina 1+108 1+ 4 1+112 i Firebird -- shy - ---- shyAir Conditionina +104 1+ 4 1+108 Firebird j50 Air Conditionincr 1+ 96 1+ 1+ 98 I Firebird

--~

2 400 shyRadio amp Man- Antenna + 6 1+ z + 9 - shy - -shy400 HO Enaine Oot I I 0 Firebird 400 400 EnqOp~ 12 I Firebird~()()--

- ~ ~~--- --shy _

Ram Air IV - 10 shy 2 I -shy - - shy

-----------shy

I -- - shy - shy _ shy -- shy - -shy -- shy- - - - --

I 1 --- shy

I I -- shy - shy -- shy

-- - shy -- shy -I I I I

-middotReference - SAE Aeraspace-Autamalive draWing standards Section E 1_02 (d)_

Page 25 PcgAMA Specifications-Passenger Car 25

CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

KEY SHEET

EXTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

vpoundRTICAL

ERO liNe

ACTUAL FRONT WIDTH OF OASH~ LZ) ~

~ y~ ~ I Hl01 ~- - j ~--t-

i ---101114 plusmnL30middot H138 I

j t~ i -- _ r-7il-r ~HL2 Jj~(~-- ~---LIZ7-- H 106 CLUOpoundO RAMP HI07

AGLpoundl Ll04J LIO LIOS

I -- L 103 ~--------

LENGTH amp HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE

INTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

WIDTH gtlt50 H51

FRONT COMPT qEAR COMPT

-- H~6 -=~-- ~~Tmiddot~ )~_L~8~A__ I

THIRD SEAT

- L204 -t

Form RaY 3-67

AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 26 Poge 26

CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET

DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS

oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround

eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull

11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out

SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured

Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS

EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF

DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn

L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard

eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front

_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr

LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf

123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~

_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension

130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface

EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the

ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole

centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle

enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol

mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel

H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t

~t front of rear wnee openIng

middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord

GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an

ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS

104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis

106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes

11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes

Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie

HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson

fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal

L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal

H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~

L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol

ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS

H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~

REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen

Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon

from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~

L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of

pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg

H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering

L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat

~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon

~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon

-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side

Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when

r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo

comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~

-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn

est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt

grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi

STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L

lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n

1 at HIP ROeM

c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f

plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third

-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure

H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical

STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The

hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne

L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne

W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level

W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~

H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine

H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen

V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised

W4 L20J H20 I 1728

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MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUE09- 11 - 6 8REVISED Ie)

FlREBIRD MODel

0 V-8 2-Bbl EngineselECTRICAL - IGNITION SYSTEM 250 L-6 Engines

ad- In

~ronai - Srd Op A I Standard Type Transsforlzed - Std Opt NA i Not Offered

Other ( pec fy) I ---Make I Delco Remy Model 1115414 1115410

Ampgt i Enne sloPoed I 34 I Engne Idling 21

iMake I Delco Remv

IMadel II 1 () A 7 r (rl ) 111 n4 7 4 (~) 1111942 (c) 1111960 (d) ICentfgal Start (rpm) qnn 1000 800 1100 ladv n I

I 15-19 12-16 13-17 12-16c sh of _nlermecilOUt

jd~grees I ~engjne pOlnfS deg bull L rpm

pm i I 1 cn 750 1950 2000 lIomlnal) lMox deg_ - rpm 1126-~Oi34400 24-2a5100 22-264800 20-244600

D1 strlb v fOr Vocuum IStart (n Hg) 5-7 5-7 6-8 8-10

Ie shaft Iintermedate NoneIdegrees - pants dego in Hg ln Hg bull (nomnal 1M d H

15deg (a 10 5 115 20deg 13-15 20deg 15-1 ax ego n g -IBreaker gap (n) I 016

ICam angle dg 31 - 3~4__________~1~~____~2~8~-~3~2________

7

8reaker orm tension (oz) 19 23 Crankshaft deg bull rpm TDC 5deg BTDC IMark location On Balancer On IMake

9

I I ~ Madel I AC R-44NS r AC R-45S

Spark Thread mml i 14 MMPlug Tghtenng lorqve (lb ft) 15-25 IGap I 033 - 038 IConductor lyoe Distributed Resistance

Cabl~ Insulolian type NeoPrene iSpork plug proteetor HVPalon Boot

ELECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION Locations amp type II (e)

(a) Used on 1 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (b) Used on 4 Bbl L-6 engines - man and auto trans (c) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with auto trans (d) Used on 2 Bbl 350 v-a engines with man trans (e) Wide gap distributor rotor distributed resistance secondary cables

resistor spark plugs (5000 OHMS) engine to dash ground strap and fender skirt to frame ground strap

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MAKE 0 F CA R ___p_on_t_i_ac______ DEl YEAR--=1969__ DATE ISSUED 9-1-53 REVISED_(____

FREBIRD

MODEL 350 v-a 4-B~1 Sngknes and All 400 v-a EnginesElECTRiCAL - iGNITION SYSTEM

Standard

i ron~Sod - Sd Upt NA

iConv on) - Sd Op NA

Not Offarea

Of h f r s pe c ~ fy )

Delco Remv

1115410 C )

34 I Ams

IEnglne Idlng 21

IModJ lllHlIcl 111l96Sldl 1 nU966 tel

(f)Timing

Pulley Hub

All 00 Engkoes)Spak ThOd 1m) 14mm ----------- shy

28 - 3l

90 8TDC

Crankshaft

AC

lC R-4SS (AC R-44S on

Plug Tgh---n-9--o-r-q-u-e~(~lb-~h-~I------t-----------------------------1~5~-~2-5---------------------

IGap 033 - 038

Ccnducar yp~e~____________-_______________________~D~i~s~t~r~i~b~u~ted Resistance I n ~u IQ ton Yo __ _______Npoundp--r--ene-_--_---=_------------------Coble SPOllo DIUt Ph)f ft Halon BootI

ElECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION

See Page 13

(al Used en -i-Bbl 400 ell in v-a englnes with Turbo Hydra-Matic (b) Used on 4-Bbl 400 cu in -9 engine$ 1 th Manual1ransmtssion (el Used on ~-abl 400 IU in Ram Air IV anglnes Manual and Automatic Transmissions (dl Used on J-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Turbo Hydra-Ma tic (el Usna on 4-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Manual 7r1nsmiss ion (f) 15deg aTDC Ram Air IV engine~n

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MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n-t-~-middota_c___MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErY-1l- 68 REVISED~_)___ _

FIREBIRD I FIREBID I FIREBIRD I FIRI4BOCI f

MODel FIREBTRD S~RINT ~~ 3 5 o_l~~ H0

ElECTRICAl-INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT

-

shy

a rC1

Speed- i Type Mechani-al ometer I Tnp odomete (yesno) No~--- -

- Charge dcao - ype Telltale Lamp-TemperoTure indicator - fype I Telltale Lamp -ad pressure indlcoTor I Telltale LamQtype -~ ---Fuel ndcatar - ype i Electric Gags

I Optional instrument cluster with temperatureOthe

[ rli 1 gtrpccnp rp11 1 ltgt reDl rl~Fd [l tr gages Rlus tad Wind IType - Standard Two-Speed Electricshield - pe-r Ttee - degetional None Wndmiddot I Standara ~E=leQtr~~c~__~P~um~~nt~~al w~t~ W~per Mot6~I Type - __shield Nosher Type - Op bullbull onol None

IType Solenoid I i Num ber used 1 Std (a)IAme draw (each) 43 to 59 125 v

Horn

D__RI_V_E_U_N_I_TS__-_C_l_UT_C_H__IM_a_nua_I_T_ro_n_~_i_ss_io_n_i_6~_-C~y_l~__E~n~g~i~n~e~s~____1 V-8 Engines

Make amp ty pe il Own-Dry Type presure olate sprlnos 1 Disc Spring Toto I 5 of n9 _Qad(Ib)____-il-il_______________~2~0=5~O-i(bJ-_- ~ - - _-=-_~-_-_-~~-_-~ No of cutch driven discs ~I One

I~M-O-te--o_I------_+------__- __--_--~w~o~v~e~n~M~o~l~d~e~d~_A_s~b__e_s_tps ____ _ IOutsde amp nscle_~-lO 0 X 6~ c J9~_~_~ sect 5

Clutch I TOIOI elloolso bull nI 8293 (c) 8556-=--_---_-i-__~---L-J--lJ-J___________I___-_ faCIng jThckness I 135 (c) 140

iEng0lmnl cushon 1 Ing method it Driven Plate Waved Spoke Springsi

Release IType amp method bearl ng of lubncoton Ball Thrust - Prepacked amp Sealed Torsona Methods sprIngs

damping frlcton mateol Coil Sprin s and Metal to Metal Friction

(a) Second horn optional (b) 2350 pressure on Firebird Sprint and Firebird 400 (c) Firebird Sprint uses 104 x 65 driven plate with 8056 effective

area and 140 facing thickness

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Pontiac 1969MAKE OF CAR MODel YEAR DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot)

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MODEL FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD

SPRINT 350 FIREBIRD

HO FIREBIRD

400

DRIVE UNITS - TRANSMISSIONS Manu I 3-speed (std ar opt)

AvtomoTIC

DRIVE UNITS - MANUAl TRANS

--- 3-SPEED 4-SPEED

Number or forward speeds 350 V-8(b) All V-8(c)6 Cyl (a) 6-Cyl All V-8(d) 24212851 2541 2851n first 2521 1611 20211681 1501T i In secono 1881

ronsml s~ 51Qn OfIQS i In third 1 00 11 00 1 1001 1351 1461

In fourth 1001 1001 j In rev~rse 2951 2331 28512631 2591

Synclronous mesnlng S pee dy geor s All Forward

SIlIft iever location (a) (b) Floor Shift I

I Cooeelly (at) 35 28 35 35 IIType recommended TYEe A - Extreme Pressure

Lucri nr SA E VI smiddot1 Summer I I coS Ity I Win number Extreme cold

80 or 90 80 or 90 80 or 90

DRIVEmiddot UNITS - MANUAL TRANS WOVERDRIVE For onSMISSlon data see manual transmission section)

Type pianetory or other Not Offered ManucH iockoU1 yes nol

Downsndr acceiertuor confrol (yes no)

Minmvm cT-tn speed

Geor ottO

IC ()(O dODOClty pI ver rive oniy

Seperete Ii Iler (yes no) I I Type recommended

Lub con t i SummerjSAEis WintI~OSitY

number Extreme cold

(a) Column shift standard - floor shift optional (standard on Firebird Sprint (b) Available with standard column shift only (c) Standard on 400 cu in V-8 includes floor shift - optional on 350 cu ir

V-8 (d) Special order close ratio transmission (2201 1641 1281 1001

and 2271 R) standard and only available with 391 and 4331 rear axle ratio on Firebird 350 HO and Firebird 400

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car PoglII 16

ISSU ED_3_-_~l_-_a_REVISEO_(middot_1__MAKE 0 F CAR __pon~tlac----___MO 0 EL YfAR_9_6_9__0 ATE

FIREBIRD PIREBIRD SPRT FIREaIlW 350IFREBIRD -10

FlREBIRO 350 2-BBL i FlREBlRO ~OOMODEL FREBIRO 350

DRIVE UNITS- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Tod nOm

Torque Conver~erType describe

Selecto locolon Steering Column (a)

List 9or rattos Selecto Pobullbulln ond indicot which abullbull used in

II I J R1- 1 75

Jshy LipCJ -6 rT6Gl-shy1 )0

1

R 1 92

)j

- shy0 S

252 252 152 1 52 1 00

L 252 (c j

20$ ~l D

248 148 100

S 248 1 48

L 24S(dl

och slec to pos ilion

-1 ~n ~k-q ~ f-~ l_hl -6 4-8bl V-8 2-Bb1shy hSO 2-8b 1shy 350 ~-3bl 1400 4-ltlbl

Mo ushft s oeed -dri a ranse I ~) ao I 7J i(eI40(fI61 (eI6] (f)70 (eISO (fI851(eI45 (f)7~(e)41 (f)721(e)43 (7

Mea ~ieldown speed-drive ronge (J) 75 68 lig)62(h)3 (g) 65 (h) 60 (g) 80 (hi 47(g) 72 (h) 2~(g) 66 (hi 21(gl 74 (1 J 6

INumb r of 1 menfS I Three

Toque Mox roo at s loll i 281 I 25 1 251 201 2 0 1 I 231 I 23 ~

conetor Type 01 coolin9 (oi I quid) Ii Water

INomnol diomefr I 11~75 1251

LubriconCopocy-ef11 (pt) 15 (aporolC) 16 (ApprolC) 19 (Approx)

i Type commendd GM Dexron Automatic ~ransmission Fluid

Speclol transmtsston Shift lever must be lfted over stop to enter tpark J Reverse I and Low (S gtn 400) paSl t1ons Eng~ne starting on Neutral and ark positions orovided for ifeolures

ORNE UNITS - PROPEllER SHAFT Numb sed I vne

IType (stroigI tube tub-intub Straight lClbe inferno I ernal dompr ele) I

OUl

diom

Ingh

Ii Monuol 3middotspd trons II

I II I

IMa~uol 4-sped Iron s

2 75 x

275 x

4995 x 065

4996 065x

_011

thicleshy

ness Overdrive transmIssion I

Automotrc fran sml ssion I 275 x 4996 lC 065

Not Available

275 lC 4930 x 065

Cnte 10 centr of unlvesal IOlnu 0 10 cntIne of reor oachmen (Conlinued)

(a) Floor with optional console (b) Total torque multiplication in 1st gear is 4931 with 6 cyl 441 with V-8 engine (c) Total ~orque multiplication ln 1st gear is 6301 middot lth 6 cyl 5041 with V-8 engine (d) Total torque multiplication 1n 1st gear is 5701 (e) 1-2 Upshift bull (f) 2-3 UpShift ~ (g) 3-2 Kickdown (h) 3-1 Kickdown (i) Rally shifter available with console option provides manual speed shift stops to locate second and third gear

pOSitions when the lever is deflected to the righ~ hand path (j) Based on non-Ale car with standard axle for the engine indicated

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MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 ----------------~d----

FlREBIRD FlREBIRD I FlREBIRD FlREBIRD IMODEl================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD==k==S=P=R=INT==~=====35=0==~====H==O===~==4=0=0======

DRIV EUNITS - PROPELLER SHAFT cont)

IType lplalnInter- Not Usedanh-fcton)mediate

Ilubrication (filtlngbearing Not UsedIprepack)

iType Splined SI ip INumber 01 teeth 27Yoke

15 0 00 1175

IMoke and Mig No Saginaw - Size 44 (Regular) INumber used

Universal

lOIn ts

IType (boll and trunnioncroSSI

Rear ottach(umiddotboltclompec) II

Bearing I Type ipiclin

onllmiddotfriction)

Ilubric (fittng

prepack) II

Cross U-Bo1t

Anti-Friction

Prepacked De token through torque tube

Or arms sprIngs) Sprinas Torque token through (torque tube

or orms i sprIngs) Springs

DRIVE UNITS - AXlE Type (front reorl Rear

Semi-Floating HypoidDescplon

limited Slip differentol ype Spring Loaded Clutch (Opt )

150Drive Pinion Offset

2No of differential pinions

Pinion odlustment (shim otheri Sh~m

Pinion beoflng adj (shim other) Collapsible Spacer Wheel bearing type Single Row Ball Bearinq

CapaCIty (pt) 3 Type recommended A-9 Hy-goid (a)

lubricant Summer 80-90~~gti~ Wintercosi ty 80-90

Inumber Extreme cold 80-90

AXlE RATIO TOOTH COMBINATIONS (See page 3 for ax Ie ralia us age)

AI ratio 2411~56127812931~O813231 3361 3551

No of Pinion 17 16 14 14 13 13 11 11 teeth IRing geor 41 41 39 41 40 42 37 39

3901

10 39

~33

9 139

Ring Gear DO 81~5

(a) Special lubricant required with limited slip differential

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MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODel YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErj-11-68 REVISED(e)

I FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD

MODEL SPRINT 350 HO 400

oRIV EUNITS - WH EELS ~ Tye amp morerlol Disc - Steel

Std I 14 x 6 (a~ 14 x 7 (a) ~m ISlle amp flonge type)

IOpt None ~pe (bolt or stud) Bolt

qohment i Circle dlamerer 475 I Number ond size 5 716 - 20

MODEL

DRIVE UNITS- TIRES

I Size ply rating amp ply E70 shyType (boos radiol elc)

Stondora i Full roted Front

14 F7~

In flo II n ~-__--J+-___-L=t-IJuJJ--JiJUcuLJ--=----~-J=uuuJu-ldJi1lll-____ Pr Reo

Rev Mi Ie 01 SO MPh

F70 - 14 (b)

F70 - 14 Polyglas - 2 Ply carcass with 2 Fiberglass Tread Plys shy4 Ply Rated

BRAKES - PARKING Type of control Foot Lever Application - Hand Pull Release LocOllon of conrol Below~Instrument Panel at Left Operoes on Rear Service Brakes If sepa- Type (inlernal or external) Not =lgtnarat9 rote from Drum diameter lll~ cOTa ~Q

Srv ce

Drakos Lining size (length )( wdTh ~ thickness) Not Separate

(a) On four road ~wrreelsmiddot- std Space Saver Spare tire is on 14 x 5 rim wheel (b) 2 Ply - 4 Ply rated Std spare tire size is 735 - 14 - space saver

type Size increases to 775-14 for v-a cars with AC and v-a convertiblE without AC

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MAKE OF CAR_-=-Po~n~ti 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6 8REVISED (e)a~c__MODEl YEAR

FIREBIRD I FIREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD MODEl ________________~~F_I_RE~B_I~RD~~_SP_RI __~____ __~____ ____~____~4~0~0____N_T 3_5_0 H_O

BRAKES - SERVICE Type (drum) or (disc amp no of coistons Drum - Std Front Disc-Sinqle Opt La)

Self adustng (std opt NA) Standard

Special [ Type proportion delay - Metering Type - DelayValving r metering other

Power broke make amp I Std ---Iype (remote int elc)1 Opt Delco Moraine Inteqral Tvpe Vacuum Suspended (b)

Effective area (Sq in) 1494 1036 Grass lining area (sq inl U 1555 1106 Swecol area (so in) 2692 3509 Front 10 Reor Effectiveness Relationship 626 626

Diameter I Front 95 -shy(nominal) I Rear 95

Drum Type and

Cast Alloy Iron (c)material -shyOuter working diameter -shy 1094 Inner working diameter -shy 688

ROlor 100WorkinCl width -shyI Moteriol amp type (ventedsolid -shy Cast Alloy Iron - Vente d

Wheel cyt Front 1125 29375 inder bore Reor 875

Moster Bore 1 00 1125

Cyli der di splocemenl Fronl 59 69 di stribulion I Rear 41 31

Pedol orc ralio 621 (d) 351 (d)

Line pressure at 100 lb pedal load 700 800 Shoe I Front (e) None Clearance I Rear (e)

Bonded or ri eted Riveted Material Molded Asbestos

Size Prim or 76 X 25 X 196 540 X 1 93 X 41 outmiddot

Front (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 25 X 265 ~S40 X 1~u X 44

I 1) thickness orinmiddot board - shy

Broke Segments per shoe OneI

ining Material Molded Asbestos

Size Prim or 76 X 20 X 196out-

Rear (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 20 X 265

thickness) or inshyboard

Segments per shoe One

Excludes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Includes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Total swept area for four brakes (Widest lining contoct width for each brake x its contact circumference) (a) Included with power brake option (b) Included with front disc brake option (c) Front Finned 1 pc casting Rear Finned composite ~d) Ratio at 05 in push rod travel e) Tighten drum brakes to heavy drag then back off 26 notches

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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 20 Page 20

MAKE OF CAR__o_n_t_~_a_c____MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSU -11-68 REV

MODEL

STEERING -Manual (sId opt NA) i Standard Power iSId opt NA) i Ootional Adjuslab Ie Type and

Iilting Wheel Adjusts Vertically - Seven Positionsdescriptionste ring wheel

(tilt swing other) I(std apr NA) I Optional Manual 1475 X 1525

Whee I 0 i ame ter 14) X 1gtgtPower I

Wall to woll (I amp r) I 411OutSioe TurnIng

front Curb to curb (I amp r) I 385diam Ier

Wall to wall (I amp r) iInside 225(feet) reor Curb to curb (I amp r) II 230

IType Recirculating Ball Bearing Make Saginaw

Monua I Gear ~41 (a~IRatos 2621 (b) INo he 1 lurns (stop to stop)

IType (coalol linkoge etc)

Make

Power G ar

I T p

47 (c)

161 1241 Belt rrorn Crankshaft

iNo wheel turns (stop to stop) 2--5- - Lock to Lock i Type Link Paralleloqramr---- ILocation (front or reOr

0

Rear of Wheelsof wheels OTher)Linkage

Drag link (trans or longt) lransStrqRod Connects Tie RodsPitman amp Idler Arms ITi rods (one or two) i Two Inciination at camber (d g) I 8 14 to 914 5deg Camber B tUpper I Ball Jointeartngs I

(type) lLow r String

Ball JointA i

IThru$ I Sprint Load Taken By Lower Ball Joint Wh I Align Caster (deg) 0 to 1 0 Pos (ronge at - Camber (deg) 14 0 Neq to 34 0 Poscurb wtamp preferred) Toe-in (outside Irack inches) liS to 14 Stering spindle amp joinl type Reverse Elliott - Ball Joint

o Iinner bearing 1249tamete Wheel IOuter bearing I 749 Spindle

Thread ize I 34 - 20 Bearing type Taper Roller

(a) 281 with combination of V-8 engine and air conditioning (b) 3111 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning (c) 54 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning

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l 96MAKE OF CAR_p_o_n_t_l_middota_c_----__MODEL YEAR__ _ _9_DATE ISSUEa- 11- 68 REYISED~_ FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD

MODEL================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD~~S=P=R==IN=T==~===3=5=0==~===H==O====d===4=0=0====== (See Supplement page for detools on A SuspensonlSUSPENSION - GENERAL

PrOVISion tor broke dip confrtd

PrOYISIOn tor ace squaf control

SpecIal prOVISions for Jack Locating Provisions on Front and Rear Bumpers_e~o_r~lo~c~k~n~g~__________________~~______________--~~----______~

Shock ILT~y~p~e__________________~________________~~~~K-~~~~____LD~_W~a~y~________________ absorber iMake

Shock Absorbers d

Ironl amp r--------------------il---------------------shyreOr iPiston do

Firm Control in

SUSPENSION - FRONT Type and de5crlotlon

Ball joint independent front suspension with upper and lower control arms mounted on rubber bushings

Type con iMaterla I al1v Steel ISize (cod desgn eght amp 10

Spring 1140 X 360Ibar length dia)

Spng (He (lb per 1) 275 Std 22337 - 320 amp 345 (a) IRate al wheel lib ler n) 73 Std 22331 - 85 ~ 92 a lType link Inkle

Stoblzet Ilromeles) Link lMalerol amp bar dameter AllQ~ Steel 6a1S

SUSPENSION - REAR

Dr and Torque aken through Bear Sprjngs iTlpe Mnlti-Tgt-I-f ~areal amiddot r ltt-~p i-I~ize (Iengrh widtheot deSign

560 X 250lhelghr amp 10 bar ength amp dia 1

Sprong Spring rOle (lb per n) 82 Std 22337 - 79 8999118 amp 122 (a) ~ale or wheel lib per in) 83 Std 22337 - 80 90-TtfO~ 119 amp 123 ~a - Mounting rnsulatlon Iype Rubber Bushings

4 amp 5If lNo 01 leaes leal ~~hQck lelcomp or len s1 Compression

Stabi z r Type (Inklinldessframeless) Not Used MOI ol None

Not UsedT rack bar ty pe

(a) Alternate springs used as required for body styles and optional equipshyment

Form Rev 3-67

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

11 68MAKE OF CAR ~~~_P_o_n_t_i_a_c__--_MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEO- - REVISED_l-_)__

-FlREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400

MO DEl ===========---=~--=--_-=~==b==== ___ ~~__ ~ I

FRAME

Type ond desrq)tlon tSeparote frome

undrzed frome partlolfy ~ unit zed framel Integral Body - Frame Combination with Separate Ladder Type Front Frame Section

BODY - MISCElLANEOUS INFORMATION

Type c nosh (Iocque noml--r~- -- - --- - Acrylic Lacquer______

Hooci conr bolonced iys na) Ii ______-Xes__~ =------------Hooo el5e contol ( rnol enol) ~___ e~t~rIlc~

Vhce Incen No~ ocolon II Left Front Edge of Instrument Panel -+1-+_ Vis ib lej1rgugh -h--middot~~n=d-=s=hi~e==_l=d~___________________ _

I Engne No 10cOIon I Top of Cyl Block on R H Side Near Oil Filler (a)

---~-------------

-------~------

___---1NuCl-L_yen t WindJioCLlw--__________ JNillr1nlJ_yent WindQ~____

IFron I Zi g-Zag fpri n g wi t- h--F-o--aolJm--P=a~d--_____ _ Rear 1- d~I~______tr-_________~Z~lwg~-~Z~ag~~~~p~r~~n~g~ w~~Jo~~t~t~o~nu-~P~a~____________ 3d $eat

_ i_=_ro_n__~__C__on_p_~OI_)___ ~1-R_ea_r__--I___________

ir-~-r_a_nI -+________ZOL~bull Jg--ZioLa5O~g~S-Iltp~ri ng wi tILf-oa~m~P~ad-__________ Seu r =CK type r-iP-ea_r___-H- ingl~_ with -Co-t=-=ton~P-=ad==--______________ Ziljg~-~Zuag~-SltJP~r

Jrd sea

Wjild stlleid glass typ~ I e Single Curved Laminated Safety Platesigie Crved ~ laminated piatel

1de 910SS ype il curved Single Curved Tempered Safety Plate

~emDerea olatel

80Cklg) glos type compound

cvrveci bull tempered plate three Single Curved-TemperedSafety Plate (b) 22367piece 22337BODY STYLE ~~U~

Side ~Iass exposed surface ar a

10326Windshleid gloss eICoosed surface area

lJ~~Ull28b shy 83408192Backlight glass exposed surface areo -- -~-- 29804- 30235shy

---_

Totol gloss expos d surface area

_M_ ~ ~- --

Ign~t~on lock on steer~ng column aISo lOCkS steer~ng gear ana gearsn~r~ tIn Reverse with manual - Park with automatic transmission) key removable in locked position only and opening drivers door operates key in lock buzzer Interior ~ront door locking knobs moved

CalFront of RH cylinder bank on V~8 engines (b) Flexible plastic on convertible

torward to deter theft

Form Rev 3-67

AlVA Spccificatiols-Passe~Ce- Car Page 2J

ISSt ED _9-___-6_B_RV IS D_(e_)___N( 0 F CA( _---Po=ntlmiddotaC=----___MODE L Y 2Alt _1_9_69___ D AT

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD I FIREllIU) FIREBIRD

0 DEL ================F=I=RE=B=I=U)=====S=P=RNT=~=======3=5=O======H==O========4=O=O=====

(Indicate her standard oponal or NA on eoch )CGNVENIENCE EQUIPjVENT I Si~ ~indows Ootional

Power wndows ~~V~e~n~t-=~~~n~d~o~w~sL-____~______~_____________________________________~N~O~~Ve~n~t~W~i~n~d=o~w~s~________________~______________

L Backlight or tolgol Not Offered

Powr seat (specify typ os Power Tilt Seat (Fore and Aft Plus Elevation ~t Rear Edge) on ~H Bucket Seat - Optionalwell as avo lobility)

Radios (speedy type as well a availability)

Optional AM AM-FM A-FM Stereo - All Push Button Type

~ ItOr seot speok fIIr Optional

P~wer QfItenna Rear Mounted - Ootional

Not Offeredltecinng front seat bock (RL Or Doth)

Fronl eol head restroiner (RmiddotL or both) Standard

Clock Optional

Aor conditIone (5peclfy type Optional Reheat Cycle With Bi-Level A~r Distribut~on Systemand ova lobi Ii ty)

Safecruard Speedometer - Optional

tional on Cars With V-S En ine and Automatic ~ransm~ssion Combination

Not OfferedIgon lock lamp

Standard on Mardtop Coupe - Not Offered on ConvertibleDome lamp

Standard

Optional

Underhood lamp Ootional

CQurtesy lamp standard

Moa lamp Not Offered

Auto Irans quod lomp Slandard

3cereo Tape Player

Not Cf=ered

Ava~lable w~th All Radio Installations

~anual Antenna Front Mounted - Included itl Radio

Power Operated Top Optional on Convert~ble

Rear Window Defogger Optional - Not Ava~lable on Convertible

achometer Hood Mounted or Instrument Panel Mounted al

Elec Luggage Compt Lid Release Optional

LAMP HEIGHT AND SPACI~G

Height abov ground to center af bulb Or marker

Distance from CiL of cor to ente of bulb

tteocHomp

Toal

Sdeorncrkr

Headlomp

TOI

H9heu

-L-owes tmiddot

Hghest

Lowest

i Font

Rear

Inside

IOutsIde

Insde

OutSide

i I I I I

II I I

244

24 4

246

246

165

218

n4 281

160

252

Diectlonal Font

Reo

I I Same

250

as Tail Lamo

bull If Single headlamps at used ent here (al Panel mounted type not available at start ~f production - optional clock not available with this tachometer option

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MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-68REVISED_e__

WEIGHTS

MODEL Style No

illf-fIREBIRD SPRINT hardtoo Coupe CQmzertiole

22337 22367

i I1841 143032711 433 1929 1596 3521 i 433

I - _shy

6~7-i73 827 1 113 2 6 7 173 827 11 J

I1I i I II i

FIREBIRD 350 ErdtoE Coupe

i 223371

I i I i I 1962 14393401 I 433 1 567 173I

i -- shy

827 1 LJ gt ~

Convertible 22367 I

2046i 1605-36511433567 173 I i

82 7 i lJj 41

FIREBIRD HO I i bull I I II Hardton Coune 223 19841 14583442 1 433 i 567 173 827 ll

I433 I 567 1173 ffi7 1 l~jConvertible 22367 1 20681 16243692 I

I --~

l ~ I i

i i 1FIREBIRD 400 1_ ---shy20081 146313471 1 433 i 567 1173 827 _J jHardtop Coupe 223371 - i 433 567 117 3 827 ii 11Convertible 22367 1 2092 1629 1 3721 i i -shy- I

I =+II

i I

I -- shy

_

-- shy - shy shy

-- shy-

Ace sores amp EClJipmenl DII a WQhrs ~emcrrK

Automat~ Trans 0 Firebird and -FirebIrd -350 only Turbo Hvdra-Matic 1+ 18 1+ 10 + 28 I All models___

1+ 31 II - shy -- shyPower Steerincr - 2 1+ 29 I - - shy --- shy -Power Brakes DiscFrt l 1+ models+ 26 2 1+ 28 All - shyPower Brakes (DrumFrtl + 9 1+ 1 1+ 10 All except Firebird 4a1

-~----

Air Conditionina 1+108 1+ 4 1+112 i Firebird -- shy - ---- shyAir Conditionina +104 1+ 4 1+108 Firebird j50 Air Conditionincr 1+ 96 1+ 1+ 98 I Firebird

--~

2 400 shyRadio amp Man- Antenna + 6 1+ z + 9 - shy - -shy400 HO Enaine Oot I I 0 Firebird 400 400 EnqOp~ 12 I Firebird~()()--

- ~ ~~--- --shy _

Ram Air IV - 10 shy 2 I -shy - - shy

-----------shy

I -- - shy - shy _ shy -- shy - -shy -- shy- - - - --

I 1 --- shy

I I -- shy - shy -- shy

-- - shy -- shy -I I I I

-middotReference - SAE Aeraspace-Autamalive draWing standards Section E 1_02 (d)_

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CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

KEY SHEET

EXTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

vpoundRTICAL

ERO liNe

ACTUAL FRONT WIDTH OF OASH~ LZ) ~

~ y~ ~ I Hl01 ~- - j ~--t-

i ---101114 plusmnL30middot H138 I

j t~ i -- _ r-7il-r ~HL2 Jj~(~-- ~---LIZ7-- H 106 CLUOpoundO RAMP HI07

AGLpoundl Ll04J LIO LIOS

I -- L 103 ~--------

LENGTH amp HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE

INTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

WIDTH gtlt50 H51

FRONT COMPT qEAR COMPT

-- H~6 -=~-- ~~Tmiddot~ )~_L~8~A__ I

THIRD SEAT

- L204 -t

Form RaY 3-67

AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 26 Poge 26

CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET

DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS

oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround

eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull

11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out

SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured

Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS

EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF

DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn

L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard

eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front

_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr

LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf

123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~

_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension

130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface

EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the

ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole

centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle

enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol

mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel

H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t

~t front of rear wnee openIng

middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord

GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an

ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS

104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis

106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes

11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes

Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie

HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson

fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal

L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal

H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~

L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol

ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS

H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~

REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen

Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon

from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~

L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of

pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg

H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering

L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat

~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon

~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon

-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side

Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when

r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo

comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~

-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn

est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt

grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi

STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L

lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n

1 at HIP ROeM

c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f

plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third

-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure

H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical

STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The

hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne

L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne

W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level

W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~

H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine

H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen

V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised

W4 L20J H20 I 1728

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page lJ3Page J 3 a

MAKE 0 F CA R ___p_on_t_i_ac______ DEl YEAR--=1969__ DATE ISSUED 9-1-53 REVISED_(____

FREBIRD

MODEL 350 v-a 4-B~1 Sngknes and All 400 v-a EnginesElECTRiCAL - iGNITION SYSTEM

Standard

i ron~Sod - Sd Upt NA

iConv on) - Sd Op NA

Not Offarea

Of h f r s pe c ~ fy )

Delco Remv

1115410 C )

34 I Ams

IEnglne Idlng 21

IModJ lllHlIcl 111l96Sldl 1 nU966 tel

(f)Timing

Pulley Hub

All 00 Engkoes)Spak ThOd 1m) 14mm ----------- shy

28 - 3l

90 8TDC

Crankshaft

AC

lC R-4SS (AC R-44S on

Plug Tgh---n-9--o-r-q-u-e~(~lb-~h-~I------t-----------------------------1~5~-~2-5---------------------

IGap 033 - 038

Ccnducar yp~e~____________-_______________________~D~i~s~t~r~i~b~u~ted Resistance I n ~u IQ ton Yo __ _______Npoundp--r--ene-_--_---=_------------------Coble SPOllo DIUt Ph)f ft Halon BootI

ElECTRICAl- SUPPRESSION

See Page 13

(al Used en -i-Bbl 400 ell in v-a englnes with Turbo Hydra-Matic (b) Used on 4-Bbl 400 cu in -9 engine$ 1 th Manual1ransmtssion (el Used on ~-abl 400 IU in Ram Air IV anglnes Manual and Automatic Transmissions (dl Used on J-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Turbo Hydra-Ma tic (el Usna on 4-Bbl 350 cu in v-a engine with Manual 7r1nsmiss ion (f) 15deg aTDC Ram Air IV engine~n

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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 14

MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n-t-~-middota_c___MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErY-1l- 68 REVISED~_)___ _

FIREBIRD I FIREBID I FIREBIRD I FIRI4BOCI f

MODel FIREBTRD S~RINT ~~ 3 5 o_l~~ H0

ElECTRICAl-INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT

-

shy

a rC1

Speed- i Type Mechani-al ometer I Tnp odomete (yesno) No~--- -

- Charge dcao - ype Telltale Lamp-TemperoTure indicator - fype I Telltale Lamp -ad pressure indlcoTor I Telltale LamQtype -~ ---Fuel ndcatar - ype i Electric Gags

I Optional instrument cluster with temperatureOthe

[ rli 1 gtrpccnp rp11 1 ltgt reDl rl~Fd [l tr gages Rlus tad Wind IType - Standard Two-Speed Electricshield - pe-r Ttee - degetional None Wndmiddot I Standara ~E=leQtr~~c~__~P~um~~nt~~al w~t~ W~per Mot6~I Type - __shield Nosher Type - Op bullbull onol None

IType Solenoid I i Num ber used 1 Std (a)IAme draw (each) 43 to 59 125 v

Horn

D__RI_V_E_U_N_I_TS__-_C_l_UT_C_H__IM_a_nua_I_T_ro_n_~_i_ss_io_n_i_6~_-C~y_l~__E~n~g~i~n~e~s~____1 V-8 Engines

Make amp ty pe il Own-Dry Type presure olate sprlnos 1 Disc Spring Toto I 5 of n9 _Qad(Ib)____-il-il_______________~2~0=5~O-i(bJ-_- ~ - - _-=-_~-_-_-~~-_-~ No of cutch driven discs ~I One

I~M-O-te--o_I------_+------__- __--_--~w~o~v~e~n~M~o~l~d~e~d~_A_s~b__e_s_tps ____ _ IOutsde amp nscle_~-lO 0 X 6~ c J9~_~_~ sect 5

Clutch I TOIOI elloolso bull nI 8293 (c) 8556-=--_---_-i-__~---L-J--lJ-J___________I___-_ faCIng jThckness I 135 (c) 140

iEng0lmnl cushon 1 Ing method it Driven Plate Waved Spoke Springsi

Release IType amp method bearl ng of lubncoton Ball Thrust - Prepacked amp Sealed Torsona Methods sprIngs

damping frlcton mateol Coil Sprin s and Metal to Metal Friction

(a) Second horn optional (b) 2350 pressure on Firebird Sprint and Firebird 400 (c) Firebird Sprint uses 104 x 65 driven plate with 8056 effective

area and 140 facing thickness

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Pontiac 1969MAKE OF CAR MODel YEAR DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot)

--------------~---

MODEL FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD

SPRINT 350 FIREBIRD

HO FIREBIRD

400

DRIVE UNITS - TRANSMISSIONS Manu I 3-speed (std ar opt)

AvtomoTIC

DRIVE UNITS - MANUAl TRANS

--- 3-SPEED 4-SPEED

Number or forward speeds 350 V-8(b) All V-8(c)6 Cyl (a) 6-Cyl All V-8(d) 24212851 2541 2851n first 2521 1611 20211681 1501T i In secono 1881

ronsml s~ 51Qn OfIQS i In third 1 00 11 00 1 1001 1351 1461

In fourth 1001 1001 j In rev~rse 2951 2331 28512631 2591

Synclronous mesnlng S pee dy geor s All Forward

SIlIft iever location (a) (b) Floor Shift I

I Cooeelly (at) 35 28 35 35 IIType recommended TYEe A - Extreme Pressure

Lucri nr SA E VI smiddot1 Summer I I coS Ity I Win number Extreme cold

80 or 90 80 or 90 80 or 90

DRIVEmiddot UNITS - MANUAL TRANS WOVERDRIVE For onSMISSlon data see manual transmission section)

Type pianetory or other Not Offered ManucH iockoU1 yes nol

Downsndr acceiertuor confrol (yes no)

Minmvm cT-tn speed

Geor ottO

IC ()(O dODOClty pI ver rive oniy

Seperete Ii Iler (yes no) I I Type recommended

Lub con t i SummerjSAEis WintI~OSitY

number Extreme cold

(a) Column shift standard - floor shift optional (standard on Firebird Sprint (b) Available with standard column shift only (c) Standard on 400 cu in V-8 includes floor shift - optional on 350 cu ir

V-8 (d) Special order close ratio transmission (2201 1641 1281 1001

and 2271 R) standard and only available with 391 and 4331 rear axle ratio on Firebird 350 HO and Firebird 400

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car PoglII 16

ISSU ED_3_-_~l_-_a_REVISEO_(middot_1__MAKE 0 F CAR __pon~tlac----___MO 0 EL YfAR_9_6_9__0 ATE

FIREBIRD PIREBIRD SPRT FIREaIlW 350IFREBIRD -10

FlREBIRO 350 2-BBL i FlREBlRO ~OOMODEL FREBIRO 350

DRIVE UNITS- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Tod nOm

Torque Conver~erType describe

Selecto locolon Steering Column (a)

List 9or rattos Selecto Pobullbulln ond indicot which abullbull used in

II I J R1- 1 75

Jshy LipCJ -6 rT6Gl-shy1 )0

1

R 1 92

)j

- shy0 S

252 252 152 1 52 1 00

L 252 (c j

20$ ~l D

248 148 100

S 248 1 48

L 24S(dl

och slec to pos ilion

-1 ~n ~k-q ~ f-~ l_hl -6 4-8bl V-8 2-Bb1shy hSO 2-8b 1shy 350 ~-3bl 1400 4-ltlbl

Mo ushft s oeed -dri a ranse I ~) ao I 7J i(eI40(fI61 (eI6] (f)70 (eISO (fI851(eI45 (f)7~(e)41 (f)721(e)43 (7

Mea ~ieldown speed-drive ronge (J) 75 68 lig)62(h)3 (g) 65 (h) 60 (g) 80 (hi 47(g) 72 (h) 2~(g) 66 (hi 21(gl 74 (1 J 6

INumb r of 1 menfS I Three

Toque Mox roo at s loll i 281 I 25 1 251 201 2 0 1 I 231 I 23 ~

conetor Type 01 coolin9 (oi I quid) Ii Water

INomnol diomefr I 11~75 1251

LubriconCopocy-ef11 (pt) 15 (aporolC) 16 (ApprolC) 19 (Approx)

i Type commendd GM Dexron Automatic ~ransmission Fluid

Speclol transmtsston Shift lever must be lfted over stop to enter tpark J Reverse I and Low (S gtn 400) paSl t1ons Eng~ne starting on Neutral and ark positions orovided for ifeolures

ORNE UNITS - PROPEllER SHAFT Numb sed I vne

IType (stroigI tube tub-intub Straight lClbe inferno I ernal dompr ele) I

OUl

diom

Ingh

Ii Monuol 3middotspd trons II

I II I

IMa~uol 4-sped Iron s

2 75 x

275 x

4995 x 065

4996 065x

_011

thicleshy

ness Overdrive transmIssion I

Automotrc fran sml ssion I 275 x 4996 lC 065

Not Available

275 lC 4930 x 065

Cnte 10 centr of unlvesal IOlnu 0 10 cntIne of reor oachmen (Conlinued)

(a) Floor with optional console (b) Total torque multiplication in 1st gear is 4931 with 6 cyl 441 with V-8 engine (c) Total ~orque multiplication ln 1st gear is 6301 middot lth 6 cyl 5041 with V-8 engine (d) Total torque multiplication 1n 1st gear is 5701 (e) 1-2 Upshift bull (f) 2-3 UpShift ~ (g) 3-2 Kickdown (h) 3-1 Kickdown (i) Rally shifter available with console option provides manual speed shift stops to locate second and third gear

pOSitions when the lever is deflected to the righ~ hand path (j) Based on non-Ale car with standard axle for the engine indicated

Page 7 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car P age 17

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 ----------------~d----

FlREBIRD FlREBIRD I FlREBIRD FlREBIRD IMODEl================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD==k==S=P=R=INT==~=====35=0==~====H==O===~==4=0=0======

DRIV EUNITS - PROPELLER SHAFT cont)

IType lplalnInter- Not Usedanh-fcton)mediate

Ilubrication (filtlngbearing Not UsedIprepack)

iType Splined SI ip INumber 01 teeth 27Yoke

15 0 00 1175

IMoke and Mig No Saginaw - Size 44 (Regular) INumber used

Universal

lOIn ts

IType (boll and trunnioncroSSI

Rear ottach(umiddotboltclompec) II

Bearing I Type ipiclin

onllmiddotfriction)

Ilubric (fittng

prepack) II

Cross U-Bo1t

Anti-Friction

Prepacked De token through torque tube

Or arms sprIngs) Sprinas Torque token through (torque tube

or orms i sprIngs) Springs

DRIVE UNITS - AXlE Type (front reorl Rear

Semi-Floating HypoidDescplon

limited Slip differentol ype Spring Loaded Clutch (Opt )

150Drive Pinion Offset

2No of differential pinions

Pinion odlustment (shim otheri Sh~m

Pinion beoflng adj (shim other) Collapsible Spacer Wheel bearing type Single Row Ball Bearinq

CapaCIty (pt) 3 Type recommended A-9 Hy-goid (a)

lubricant Summer 80-90~~gti~ Wintercosi ty 80-90

Inumber Extreme cold 80-90

AXlE RATIO TOOTH COMBINATIONS (See page 3 for ax Ie ralia us age)

AI ratio 2411~56127812931~O813231 3361 3551

No of Pinion 17 16 14 14 13 13 11 11 teeth IRing geor 41 41 39 41 40 42 37 39

3901

10 39

~33

9 139

Ring Gear DO 81~5

(a) Special lubricant required with limited slip differential

ge i 3 Poge 18AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODel YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErj-11-68 REVISED(e)

I FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD

MODEL SPRINT 350 HO 400

oRIV EUNITS - WH EELS ~ Tye amp morerlol Disc - Steel

Std I 14 x 6 (a~ 14 x 7 (a) ~m ISlle amp flonge type)

IOpt None ~pe (bolt or stud) Bolt

qohment i Circle dlamerer 475 I Number ond size 5 716 - 20

MODEL

DRIVE UNITS- TIRES

I Size ply rating amp ply E70 shyType (boos radiol elc)

Stondora i Full roted Front

14 F7~

In flo II n ~-__--J+-___-L=t-IJuJJ--JiJUcuLJ--=----~-J=uuuJu-ldJi1lll-____ Pr Reo

Rev Mi Ie 01 SO MPh

F70 - 14 (b)

F70 - 14 Polyglas - 2 Ply carcass with 2 Fiberglass Tread Plys shy4 Ply Rated

BRAKES - PARKING Type of control Foot Lever Application - Hand Pull Release LocOllon of conrol Below~Instrument Panel at Left Operoes on Rear Service Brakes If sepa- Type (inlernal or external) Not =lgtnarat9 rote from Drum diameter lll~ cOTa ~Q

Srv ce

Drakos Lining size (length )( wdTh ~ thickness) Not Separate

(a) On four road ~wrreelsmiddot- std Space Saver Spare tire is on 14 x 5 rim wheel (b) 2 Ply - 4 Ply rated Std spare tire size is 735 - 14 - space saver

type Size increases to 775-14 for v-a cars with AC and v-a convertiblE without AC

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Page 9 Page J9AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR_-=-Po~n~ti 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6 8REVISED (e)a~c__MODEl YEAR

FIREBIRD I FIREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD MODEl ________________~~F_I_RE~B_I~RD~~_SP_RI __~____ __~____ ____~____~4~0~0____N_T 3_5_0 H_O

BRAKES - SERVICE Type (drum) or (disc amp no of coistons Drum - Std Front Disc-Sinqle Opt La)

Self adustng (std opt NA) Standard

Special [ Type proportion delay - Metering Type - DelayValving r metering other

Power broke make amp I Std ---Iype (remote int elc)1 Opt Delco Moraine Inteqral Tvpe Vacuum Suspended (b)

Effective area (Sq in) 1494 1036 Grass lining area (sq inl U 1555 1106 Swecol area (so in) 2692 3509 Front 10 Reor Effectiveness Relationship 626 626

Diameter I Front 95 -shy(nominal) I Rear 95

Drum Type and

Cast Alloy Iron (c)material -shyOuter working diameter -shy 1094 Inner working diameter -shy 688

ROlor 100WorkinCl width -shyI Moteriol amp type (ventedsolid -shy Cast Alloy Iron - Vente d

Wheel cyt Front 1125 29375 inder bore Reor 875

Moster Bore 1 00 1125

Cyli der di splocemenl Fronl 59 69 di stribulion I Rear 41 31

Pedol orc ralio 621 (d) 351 (d)

Line pressure at 100 lb pedal load 700 800 Shoe I Front (e) None Clearance I Rear (e)

Bonded or ri eted Riveted Material Molded Asbestos

Size Prim or 76 X 25 X 196 540 X 1 93 X 41 outmiddot

Front (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 25 X 265 ~S40 X 1~u X 44

I 1) thickness orinmiddot board - shy

Broke Segments per shoe OneI

ining Material Molded Asbestos

Size Prim or 76 X 20 X 196out-

Rear (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 20 X 265

thickness) or inshyboard

Segments per shoe One

Excludes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Includes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Total swept area for four brakes (Widest lining contoct width for each brake x its contact circumference) (a) Included with power brake option (b) Included with front disc brake option (c) Front Finned 1 pc casting Rear Finned composite ~d) Ratio at 05 in push rod travel e) Tighten drum brakes to heavy drag then back off 26 notches

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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 20 Page 20

MAKE OF CAR__o_n_t_~_a_c____MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSU -11-68 REV

MODEL

STEERING -Manual (sId opt NA) i Standard Power iSId opt NA) i Ootional Adjuslab Ie Type and

Iilting Wheel Adjusts Vertically - Seven Positionsdescriptionste ring wheel

(tilt swing other) I(std apr NA) I Optional Manual 1475 X 1525

Whee I 0 i ame ter 14) X 1gtgtPower I

Wall to woll (I amp r) I 411OutSioe TurnIng

front Curb to curb (I amp r) I 385diam Ier

Wall to wall (I amp r) iInside 225(feet) reor Curb to curb (I amp r) II 230

IType Recirculating Ball Bearing Make Saginaw

Monua I Gear ~41 (a~IRatos 2621 (b) INo he 1 lurns (stop to stop)

IType (coalol linkoge etc)

Make

Power G ar

I T p

47 (c)

161 1241 Belt rrorn Crankshaft

iNo wheel turns (stop to stop) 2--5- - Lock to Lock i Type Link Paralleloqramr---- ILocation (front or reOr

0

Rear of Wheelsof wheels OTher)Linkage

Drag link (trans or longt) lransStrqRod Connects Tie RodsPitman amp Idler Arms ITi rods (one or two) i Two Inciination at camber (d g) I 8 14 to 914 5deg Camber B tUpper I Ball Jointeartngs I

(type) lLow r String

Ball JointA i

IThru$ I Sprint Load Taken By Lower Ball Joint Wh I Align Caster (deg) 0 to 1 0 Pos (ronge at - Camber (deg) 14 0 Neq to 34 0 Poscurb wtamp preferred) Toe-in (outside Irack inches) liS to 14 Stering spindle amp joinl type Reverse Elliott - Ball Joint

o Iinner bearing 1249tamete Wheel IOuter bearing I 749 Spindle

Thread ize I 34 - 20 Bearing type Taper Roller

(a) 281 with combination of V-8 engine and air conditioning (b) 3111 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning (c) 54 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning

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Page 2 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page 21

l 96MAKE OF CAR_p_o_n_t_l_middota_c_----__MODEL YEAR__ _ _9_DATE ISSUEa- 11- 68 REYISED~_ FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD

MODEL================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD~~S=P=R==IN=T==~===3=5=0==~===H==O====d===4=0=0====== (See Supplement page for detools on A SuspensonlSUSPENSION - GENERAL

PrOVISion tor broke dip confrtd

PrOYISIOn tor ace squaf control

SpecIal prOVISions for Jack Locating Provisions on Front and Rear Bumpers_e~o_r~lo~c~k~n~g~__________________~~______________--~~----______~

Shock ILT~y~p~e__________________~________________~~~~K-~~~~____LD~_W~a~y~________________ absorber iMake

Shock Absorbers d

Ironl amp r--------------------il---------------------shyreOr iPiston do

Firm Control in

SUSPENSION - FRONT Type and de5crlotlon

Ball joint independent front suspension with upper and lower control arms mounted on rubber bushings

Type con iMaterla I al1v Steel ISize (cod desgn eght amp 10

Spring 1140 X 360Ibar length dia)

Spng (He (lb per 1) 275 Std 22337 - 320 amp 345 (a) IRate al wheel lib ler n) 73 Std 22331 - 85 ~ 92 a lType link Inkle

Stoblzet Ilromeles) Link lMalerol amp bar dameter AllQ~ Steel 6a1S

SUSPENSION - REAR

Dr and Torque aken through Bear Sprjngs iTlpe Mnlti-Tgt-I-f ~areal amiddot r ltt-~p i-I~ize (Iengrh widtheot deSign

560 X 250lhelghr amp 10 bar ength amp dia 1

Sprong Spring rOle (lb per n) 82 Std 22337 - 79 8999118 amp 122 (a) ~ale or wheel lib per in) 83 Std 22337 - 80 90-TtfO~ 119 amp 123 ~a - Mounting rnsulatlon Iype Rubber Bushings

4 amp 5If lNo 01 leaes leal ~~hQck lelcomp or len s1 Compression

Stabi z r Type (Inklinldessframeless) Not Used MOI ol None

Not UsedT rack bar ty pe

(a) Alternate springs used as required for body styles and optional equipshyment

Form Rev 3-67

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

11 68MAKE OF CAR ~~~_P_o_n_t_i_a_c__--_MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEO- - REVISED_l-_)__

-FlREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400

MO DEl ===========---=~--=--_-=~==b==== ___ ~~__ ~ I

FRAME

Type ond desrq)tlon tSeparote frome

undrzed frome partlolfy ~ unit zed framel Integral Body - Frame Combination with Separate Ladder Type Front Frame Section

BODY - MISCElLANEOUS INFORMATION

Type c nosh (Iocque noml--r~- -- - --- - Acrylic Lacquer______

Hooci conr bolonced iys na) Ii ______-Xes__~ =------------Hooo el5e contol ( rnol enol) ~___ e~t~rIlc~

Vhce Incen No~ ocolon II Left Front Edge of Instrument Panel -+1-+_ Vis ib lej1rgugh -h--middot~~n=d-=s=hi~e==_l=d~___________________ _

I Engne No 10cOIon I Top of Cyl Block on R H Side Near Oil Filler (a)

---~-------------

-------~------

___---1NuCl-L_yen t WindJioCLlw--__________ JNillr1nlJ_yent WindQ~____

IFron I Zi g-Zag fpri n g wi t- h--F-o--aolJm--P=a~d--_____ _ Rear 1- d~I~______tr-_________~Z~lwg~-~Z~ag~~~~p~r~~n~g~ w~~Jo~~t~t~o~nu-~P~a~____________ 3d $eat

_ i_=_ro_n__~__C__on_p_~OI_)___ ~1-R_ea_r__--I___________

ir-~-r_a_nI -+________ZOL~bull Jg--ZioLa5O~g~S-Iltp~ri ng wi tILf-oa~m~P~ad-__________ Seu r =CK type r-iP-ea_r___-H- ingl~_ with -Co-t=-=ton~P-=ad==--______________ Ziljg~-~Zuag~-SltJP~r

Jrd sea

Wjild stlleid glass typ~ I e Single Curved Laminated Safety Platesigie Crved ~ laminated piatel

1de 910SS ype il curved Single Curved Tempered Safety Plate

~emDerea olatel

80Cklg) glos type compound

cvrveci bull tempered plate three Single Curved-TemperedSafety Plate (b) 22367piece 22337BODY STYLE ~~U~

Side ~Iass exposed surface ar a

10326Windshleid gloss eICoosed surface area

lJ~~Ull28b shy 83408192Backlight glass exposed surface areo -- -~-- 29804- 30235shy

---_

Totol gloss expos d surface area

_M_ ~ ~- --

Ign~t~on lock on steer~ng column aISo lOCkS steer~ng gear ana gearsn~r~ tIn Reverse with manual - Park with automatic transmission) key removable in locked position only and opening drivers door operates key in lock buzzer Interior ~ront door locking knobs moved

CalFront of RH cylinder bank on V~8 engines (b) Flexible plastic on convertible

torward to deter theft

Form Rev 3-67

AlVA Spccificatiols-Passe~Ce- Car Page 2J

ISSt ED _9-___-6_B_RV IS D_(e_)___N( 0 F CA( _---Po=ntlmiddotaC=----___MODE L Y 2Alt _1_9_69___ D AT

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD I FIREllIU) FIREBIRD

0 DEL ================F=I=RE=B=I=U)=====S=P=RNT=~=======3=5=O======H==O========4=O=O=====

(Indicate her standard oponal or NA on eoch )CGNVENIENCE EQUIPjVENT I Si~ ~indows Ootional

Power wndows ~~V~e~n~t-=~~~n~d~o~w~sL-____~______~_____________________________________~N~O~~Ve~n~t~W~i~n~d=o~w~s~________________~______________

L Backlight or tolgol Not Offered

Powr seat (specify typ os Power Tilt Seat (Fore and Aft Plus Elevation ~t Rear Edge) on ~H Bucket Seat - Optionalwell as avo lobility)

Radios (speedy type as well a availability)

Optional AM AM-FM A-FM Stereo - All Push Button Type

~ ItOr seot speok fIIr Optional

P~wer QfItenna Rear Mounted - Ootional

Not Offeredltecinng front seat bock (RL Or Doth)

Fronl eol head restroiner (RmiddotL or both) Standard

Clock Optional

Aor conditIone (5peclfy type Optional Reheat Cycle With Bi-Level A~r Distribut~on Systemand ova lobi Ii ty)

Safecruard Speedometer - Optional

tional on Cars With V-S En ine and Automatic ~ransm~ssion Combination

Not OfferedIgon lock lamp

Standard on Mardtop Coupe - Not Offered on ConvertibleDome lamp

Standard

Optional

Underhood lamp Ootional

CQurtesy lamp standard

Moa lamp Not Offered

Auto Irans quod lomp Slandard

3cereo Tape Player

Not Cf=ered

Ava~lable w~th All Radio Installations

~anual Antenna Front Mounted - Included itl Radio

Power Operated Top Optional on Convert~ble

Rear Window Defogger Optional - Not Ava~lable on Convertible

achometer Hood Mounted or Instrument Panel Mounted al

Elec Luggage Compt Lid Release Optional

LAMP HEIGHT AND SPACI~G

Height abov ground to center af bulb Or marker

Distance from CiL of cor to ente of bulb

tteocHomp

Toal

Sdeorncrkr

Headlomp

TOI

H9heu

-L-owes tmiddot

Hghest

Lowest

i Font

Rear

Inside

IOutsIde

Insde

OutSide

i I I I I

II I I

244

24 4

246

246

165

218

n4 281

160

252

Diectlonal Font

Reo

I I Same

250

as Tail Lamo

bull If Single headlamps at used ent here (al Panel mounted type not available at start ~f production - optional clock not available with this tachometer option

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-68REVISED_e__

WEIGHTS

MODEL Style No

illf-fIREBIRD SPRINT hardtoo Coupe CQmzertiole

22337 22367

i I1841 143032711 433 1929 1596 3521 i 433

I - _shy

6~7-i73 827 1 113 2 6 7 173 827 11 J

I1I i I II i

FIREBIRD 350 ErdtoE Coupe

i 223371

I i I i I 1962 14393401 I 433 1 567 173I

i -- shy

827 1 LJ gt ~

Convertible 22367 I

2046i 1605-36511433567 173 I i

82 7 i lJj 41

FIREBIRD HO I i bull I I II Hardton Coune 223 19841 14583442 1 433 i 567 173 827 ll

I433 I 567 1173 ffi7 1 l~jConvertible 22367 1 20681 16243692 I

I --~

l ~ I i

i i 1FIREBIRD 400 1_ ---shy20081 146313471 1 433 i 567 1173 827 _J jHardtop Coupe 223371 - i 433 567 117 3 827 ii 11Convertible 22367 1 2092 1629 1 3721 i i -shy- I

I =+II

i I

I -- shy

_

-- shy - shy shy

-- shy-

Ace sores amp EClJipmenl DII a WQhrs ~emcrrK

Automat~ Trans 0 Firebird and -FirebIrd -350 only Turbo Hvdra-Matic 1+ 18 1+ 10 + 28 I All models___

1+ 31 II - shy -- shyPower Steerincr - 2 1+ 29 I - - shy --- shy -Power Brakes DiscFrt l 1+ models+ 26 2 1+ 28 All - shyPower Brakes (DrumFrtl + 9 1+ 1 1+ 10 All except Firebird 4a1

-~----

Air Conditionina 1+108 1+ 4 1+112 i Firebird -- shy - ---- shyAir Conditionina +104 1+ 4 1+108 Firebird j50 Air Conditionincr 1+ 96 1+ 1+ 98 I Firebird

--~

2 400 shyRadio amp Man- Antenna + 6 1+ z + 9 - shy - -shy400 HO Enaine Oot I I 0 Firebird 400 400 EnqOp~ 12 I Firebird~()()--

- ~ ~~--- --shy _

Ram Air IV - 10 shy 2 I -shy - - shy

-----------shy

I -- - shy - shy _ shy -- shy - -shy -- shy- - - - --

I 1 --- shy

I I -- shy - shy -- shy

-- - shy -- shy -I I I I

-middotReference - SAE Aeraspace-Autamalive draWing standards Section E 1_02 (d)_

Page 25 PcgAMA Specifications-Passenger Car 25

CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

KEY SHEET

EXTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

vpoundRTICAL

ERO liNe

ACTUAL FRONT WIDTH OF OASH~ LZ) ~

~ y~ ~ I Hl01 ~- - j ~--t-

i ---101114 plusmnL30middot H138 I

j t~ i -- _ r-7il-r ~HL2 Jj~(~-- ~---LIZ7-- H 106 CLUOpoundO RAMP HI07

AGLpoundl Ll04J LIO LIOS

I -- L 103 ~--------

LENGTH amp HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE

INTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

WIDTH gtlt50 H51

FRONT COMPT qEAR COMPT

-- H~6 -=~-- ~~Tmiddot~ )~_L~8~A__ I

THIRD SEAT

- L204 -t

Form RaY 3-67

AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 26 Poge 26

CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET

DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS

oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround

eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull

11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out

SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured

Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS

EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF

DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn

L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard

eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front

_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr

LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf

123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~

_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension

130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface

EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the

ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole

centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle

enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol

mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel

H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t

~t front of rear wnee openIng

middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord

GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an

ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS

104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis

106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes

11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes

Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie

HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson

fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal

L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal

H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~

L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol

ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS

H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~

REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen

Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon

from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~

L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of

pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg

H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering

L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat

~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon

~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon

-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side

Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when

r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo

comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~

-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn

est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt

grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi

STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L

lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n

1 at HIP ROeM

c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f

plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third

-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure

H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical

STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The

hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne

L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne

W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level

W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~

H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine

H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen

V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised

W4 L20J H20 I 1728

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MAKE OF CAR __p_o_n-t-~-middota_c___MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErY-1l- 68 REVISED~_)___ _

FIREBIRD I FIREBID I FIREBIRD I FIRI4BOCI f

MODel FIREBTRD S~RINT ~~ 3 5 o_l~~ H0

ElECTRICAl-INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT

-

shy

a rC1

Speed- i Type Mechani-al ometer I Tnp odomete (yesno) No~--- -

- Charge dcao - ype Telltale Lamp-TemperoTure indicator - fype I Telltale Lamp -ad pressure indlcoTor I Telltale LamQtype -~ ---Fuel ndcatar - ype i Electric Gags

I Optional instrument cluster with temperatureOthe

[ rli 1 gtrpccnp rp11 1 ltgt reDl rl~Fd [l tr gages Rlus tad Wind IType - Standard Two-Speed Electricshield - pe-r Ttee - degetional None Wndmiddot I Standara ~E=leQtr~~c~__~P~um~~nt~~al w~t~ W~per Mot6~I Type - __shield Nosher Type - Op bullbull onol None

IType Solenoid I i Num ber used 1 Std (a)IAme draw (each) 43 to 59 125 v

Horn

D__RI_V_E_U_N_I_TS__-_C_l_UT_C_H__IM_a_nua_I_T_ro_n_~_i_ss_io_n_i_6~_-C~y_l~__E~n~g~i~n~e~s~____1 V-8 Engines

Make amp ty pe il Own-Dry Type presure olate sprlnos 1 Disc Spring Toto I 5 of n9 _Qad(Ib)____-il-il_______________~2~0=5~O-i(bJ-_- ~ - - _-=-_~-_-_-~~-_-~ No of cutch driven discs ~I One

I~M-O-te--o_I------_+------__- __--_--~w~o~v~e~n~M~o~l~d~e~d~_A_s~b__e_s_tps ____ _ IOutsde amp nscle_~-lO 0 X 6~ c J9~_~_~ sect 5

Clutch I TOIOI elloolso bull nI 8293 (c) 8556-=--_---_-i-__~---L-J--lJ-J___________I___-_ faCIng jThckness I 135 (c) 140

iEng0lmnl cushon 1 Ing method it Driven Plate Waved Spoke Springsi

Release IType amp method bearl ng of lubncoton Ball Thrust - Prepacked amp Sealed Torsona Methods sprIngs

damping frlcton mateol Coil Sprin s and Metal to Metal Friction

(a) Second horn optional (b) 2350 pressure on Firebird Sprint and Firebird 400 (c) Firebird Sprint uses 104 x 65 driven plate with 8056 effective

area and 140 facing thickness

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Pontiac 1969MAKE OF CAR MODel YEAR DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot)

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MODEL FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD

SPRINT 350 FIREBIRD

HO FIREBIRD

400

DRIVE UNITS - TRANSMISSIONS Manu I 3-speed (std ar opt)

AvtomoTIC

DRIVE UNITS - MANUAl TRANS

--- 3-SPEED 4-SPEED

Number or forward speeds 350 V-8(b) All V-8(c)6 Cyl (a) 6-Cyl All V-8(d) 24212851 2541 2851n first 2521 1611 20211681 1501T i In secono 1881

ronsml s~ 51Qn OfIQS i In third 1 00 11 00 1 1001 1351 1461

In fourth 1001 1001 j In rev~rse 2951 2331 28512631 2591

Synclronous mesnlng S pee dy geor s All Forward

SIlIft iever location (a) (b) Floor Shift I

I Cooeelly (at) 35 28 35 35 IIType recommended TYEe A - Extreme Pressure

Lucri nr SA E VI smiddot1 Summer I I coS Ity I Win number Extreme cold

80 or 90 80 or 90 80 or 90

DRIVEmiddot UNITS - MANUAL TRANS WOVERDRIVE For onSMISSlon data see manual transmission section)

Type pianetory or other Not Offered ManucH iockoU1 yes nol

Downsndr acceiertuor confrol (yes no)

Minmvm cT-tn speed

Geor ottO

IC ()(O dODOClty pI ver rive oniy

Seperete Ii Iler (yes no) I I Type recommended

Lub con t i SummerjSAEis WintI~OSitY

number Extreme cold

(a) Column shift standard - floor shift optional (standard on Firebird Sprint (b) Available with standard column shift only (c) Standard on 400 cu in V-8 includes floor shift - optional on 350 cu ir

V-8 (d) Special order close ratio transmission (2201 1641 1281 1001

and 2271 R) standard and only available with 391 and 4331 rear axle ratio on Firebird 350 HO and Firebird 400

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ISSU ED_3_-_~l_-_a_REVISEO_(middot_1__MAKE 0 F CAR __pon~tlac----___MO 0 EL YfAR_9_6_9__0 ATE

FIREBIRD PIREBIRD SPRT FIREaIlW 350IFREBIRD -10

FlREBIRO 350 2-BBL i FlREBlRO ~OOMODEL FREBIRO 350

DRIVE UNITS- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Tod nOm

Torque Conver~erType describe

Selecto locolon Steering Column (a)

List 9or rattos Selecto Pobullbulln ond indicot which abullbull used in

II I J R1- 1 75

Jshy LipCJ -6 rT6Gl-shy1 )0

1

R 1 92

)j

- shy0 S

252 252 152 1 52 1 00

L 252 (c j

20$ ~l D

248 148 100

S 248 1 48

L 24S(dl

och slec to pos ilion

-1 ~n ~k-q ~ f-~ l_hl -6 4-8bl V-8 2-Bb1shy hSO 2-8b 1shy 350 ~-3bl 1400 4-ltlbl

Mo ushft s oeed -dri a ranse I ~) ao I 7J i(eI40(fI61 (eI6] (f)70 (eISO (fI851(eI45 (f)7~(e)41 (f)721(e)43 (7

Mea ~ieldown speed-drive ronge (J) 75 68 lig)62(h)3 (g) 65 (h) 60 (g) 80 (hi 47(g) 72 (h) 2~(g) 66 (hi 21(gl 74 (1 J 6

INumb r of 1 menfS I Three

Toque Mox roo at s loll i 281 I 25 1 251 201 2 0 1 I 231 I 23 ~

conetor Type 01 coolin9 (oi I quid) Ii Water

INomnol diomefr I 11~75 1251

LubriconCopocy-ef11 (pt) 15 (aporolC) 16 (ApprolC) 19 (Approx)

i Type commendd GM Dexron Automatic ~ransmission Fluid

Speclol transmtsston Shift lever must be lfted over stop to enter tpark J Reverse I and Low (S gtn 400) paSl t1ons Eng~ne starting on Neutral and ark positions orovided for ifeolures

ORNE UNITS - PROPEllER SHAFT Numb sed I vne

IType (stroigI tube tub-intub Straight lClbe inferno I ernal dompr ele) I

OUl

diom

Ingh

Ii Monuol 3middotspd trons II

I II I

IMa~uol 4-sped Iron s

2 75 x

275 x

4995 x 065

4996 065x

_011

thicleshy

ness Overdrive transmIssion I

Automotrc fran sml ssion I 275 x 4996 lC 065

Not Available

275 lC 4930 x 065

Cnte 10 centr of unlvesal IOlnu 0 10 cntIne of reor oachmen (Conlinued)

(a) Floor with optional console (b) Total torque multiplication in 1st gear is 4931 with 6 cyl 441 with V-8 engine (c) Total ~orque multiplication ln 1st gear is 6301 middot lth 6 cyl 5041 with V-8 engine (d) Total torque multiplication 1n 1st gear is 5701 (e) 1-2 Upshift bull (f) 2-3 UpShift ~ (g) 3-2 Kickdown (h) 3-1 Kickdown (i) Rally shifter available with console option provides manual speed shift stops to locate second and third gear

pOSitions when the lever is deflected to the righ~ hand path (j) Based on non-Ale car with standard axle for the engine indicated

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MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 ----------------~d----

FlREBIRD FlREBIRD I FlREBIRD FlREBIRD IMODEl================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD==k==S=P=R=INT==~=====35=0==~====H==O===~==4=0=0======

DRIV EUNITS - PROPELLER SHAFT cont)

IType lplalnInter- Not Usedanh-fcton)mediate

Ilubrication (filtlngbearing Not UsedIprepack)

iType Splined SI ip INumber 01 teeth 27Yoke

15 0 00 1175

IMoke and Mig No Saginaw - Size 44 (Regular) INumber used

Universal

lOIn ts

IType (boll and trunnioncroSSI

Rear ottach(umiddotboltclompec) II

Bearing I Type ipiclin

onllmiddotfriction)

Ilubric (fittng

prepack) II

Cross U-Bo1t

Anti-Friction

Prepacked De token through torque tube

Or arms sprIngs) Sprinas Torque token through (torque tube

or orms i sprIngs) Springs

DRIVE UNITS - AXlE Type (front reorl Rear

Semi-Floating HypoidDescplon

limited Slip differentol ype Spring Loaded Clutch (Opt )

150Drive Pinion Offset

2No of differential pinions

Pinion odlustment (shim otheri Sh~m

Pinion beoflng adj (shim other) Collapsible Spacer Wheel bearing type Single Row Ball Bearinq

CapaCIty (pt) 3 Type recommended A-9 Hy-goid (a)

lubricant Summer 80-90~~gti~ Wintercosi ty 80-90

Inumber Extreme cold 80-90

AXlE RATIO TOOTH COMBINATIONS (See page 3 for ax Ie ralia us age)

AI ratio 2411~56127812931~O813231 3361 3551

No of Pinion 17 16 14 14 13 13 11 11 teeth IRing geor 41 41 39 41 40 42 37 39

3901

10 39

~33

9 139

Ring Gear DO 81~5

(a) Special lubricant required with limited slip differential

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MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODel YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErj-11-68 REVISED(e)

I FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD

MODEL SPRINT 350 HO 400

oRIV EUNITS - WH EELS ~ Tye amp morerlol Disc - Steel

Std I 14 x 6 (a~ 14 x 7 (a) ~m ISlle amp flonge type)

IOpt None ~pe (bolt or stud) Bolt

qohment i Circle dlamerer 475 I Number ond size 5 716 - 20

MODEL

DRIVE UNITS- TIRES

I Size ply rating amp ply E70 shyType (boos radiol elc)

Stondora i Full roted Front

14 F7~

In flo II n ~-__--J+-___-L=t-IJuJJ--JiJUcuLJ--=----~-J=uuuJu-ldJi1lll-____ Pr Reo

Rev Mi Ie 01 SO MPh

F70 - 14 (b)

F70 - 14 Polyglas - 2 Ply carcass with 2 Fiberglass Tread Plys shy4 Ply Rated

BRAKES - PARKING Type of control Foot Lever Application - Hand Pull Release LocOllon of conrol Below~Instrument Panel at Left Operoes on Rear Service Brakes If sepa- Type (inlernal or external) Not =lgtnarat9 rote from Drum diameter lll~ cOTa ~Q

Srv ce

Drakos Lining size (length )( wdTh ~ thickness) Not Separate

(a) On four road ~wrreelsmiddot- std Space Saver Spare tire is on 14 x 5 rim wheel (b) 2 Ply - 4 Ply rated Std spare tire size is 735 - 14 - space saver

type Size increases to 775-14 for v-a cars with AC and v-a convertiblE without AC

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MAKE OF CAR_-=-Po~n~ti 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6 8REVISED (e)a~c__MODEl YEAR

FIREBIRD I FIREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD MODEl ________________~~F_I_RE~B_I~RD~~_SP_RI __~____ __~____ ____~____~4~0~0____N_T 3_5_0 H_O

BRAKES - SERVICE Type (drum) or (disc amp no of coistons Drum - Std Front Disc-Sinqle Opt La)

Self adustng (std opt NA) Standard

Special [ Type proportion delay - Metering Type - DelayValving r metering other

Power broke make amp I Std ---Iype (remote int elc)1 Opt Delco Moraine Inteqral Tvpe Vacuum Suspended (b)

Effective area (Sq in) 1494 1036 Grass lining area (sq inl U 1555 1106 Swecol area (so in) 2692 3509 Front 10 Reor Effectiveness Relationship 626 626

Diameter I Front 95 -shy(nominal) I Rear 95

Drum Type and

Cast Alloy Iron (c)material -shyOuter working diameter -shy 1094 Inner working diameter -shy 688

ROlor 100WorkinCl width -shyI Moteriol amp type (ventedsolid -shy Cast Alloy Iron - Vente d

Wheel cyt Front 1125 29375 inder bore Reor 875

Moster Bore 1 00 1125

Cyli der di splocemenl Fronl 59 69 di stribulion I Rear 41 31

Pedol orc ralio 621 (d) 351 (d)

Line pressure at 100 lb pedal load 700 800 Shoe I Front (e) None Clearance I Rear (e)

Bonded or ri eted Riveted Material Molded Asbestos

Size Prim or 76 X 25 X 196 540 X 1 93 X 41 outmiddot

Front (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 25 X 265 ~S40 X 1~u X 44

I 1) thickness orinmiddot board - shy

Broke Segments per shoe OneI

ining Material Molded Asbestos

Size Prim or 76 X 20 X 196out-

Rear (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 20 X 265

thickness) or inshyboard

Segments per shoe One

Excludes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Includes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Total swept area for four brakes (Widest lining contoct width for each brake x its contact circumference) (a) Included with power brake option (b) Included with front disc brake option (c) Front Finned 1 pc casting Rear Finned composite ~d) Ratio at 05 in push rod travel e) Tighten drum brakes to heavy drag then back off 26 notches

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MAKE OF CAR__o_n_t_~_a_c____MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSU -11-68 REV

MODEL

STEERING -Manual (sId opt NA) i Standard Power iSId opt NA) i Ootional Adjuslab Ie Type and

Iilting Wheel Adjusts Vertically - Seven Positionsdescriptionste ring wheel

(tilt swing other) I(std apr NA) I Optional Manual 1475 X 1525

Whee I 0 i ame ter 14) X 1gtgtPower I

Wall to woll (I amp r) I 411OutSioe TurnIng

front Curb to curb (I amp r) I 385diam Ier

Wall to wall (I amp r) iInside 225(feet) reor Curb to curb (I amp r) II 230

IType Recirculating Ball Bearing Make Saginaw

Monua I Gear ~41 (a~IRatos 2621 (b) INo he 1 lurns (stop to stop)

IType (coalol linkoge etc)

Make

Power G ar

I T p

47 (c)

161 1241 Belt rrorn Crankshaft

iNo wheel turns (stop to stop) 2--5- - Lock to Lock i Type Link Paralleloqramr---- ILocation (front or reOr

0

Rear of Wheelsof wheels OTher)Linkage

Drag link (trans or longt) lransStrqRod Connects Tie RodsPitman amp Idler Arms ITi rods (one or two) i Two Inciination at camber (d g) I 8 14 to 914 5deg Camber B tUpper I Ball Jointeartngs I

(type) lLow r String

Ball JointA i

IThru$ I Sprint Load Taken By Lower Ball Joint Wh I Align Caster (deg) 0 to 1 0 Pos (ronge at - Camber (deg) 14 0 Neq to 34 0 Poscurb wtamp preferred) Toe-in (outside Irack inches) liS to 14 Stering spindle amp joinl type Reverse Elliott - Ball Joint

o Iinner bearing 1249tamete Wheel IOuter bearing I 749 Spindle

Thread ize I 34 - 20 Bearing type Taper Roller

(a) 281 with combination of V-8 engine and air conditioning (b) 3111 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning (c) 54 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning

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l 96MAKE OF CAR_p_o_n_t_l_middota_c_----__MODEL YEAR__ _ _9_DATE ISSUEa- 11- 68 REYISED~_ FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD

MODEL================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD~~S=P=R==IN=T==~===3=5=0==~===H==O====d===4=0=0====== (See Supplement page for detools on A SuspensonlSUSPENSION - GENERAL

PrOVISion tor broke dip confrtd

PrOYISIOn tor ace squaf control

SpecIal prOVISions for Jack Locating Provisions on Front and Rear Bumpers_e~o_r~lo~c~k~n~g~__________________~~______________--~~----______~

Shock ILT~y~p~e__________________~________________~~~~K-~~~~____LD~_W~a~y~________________ absorber iMake

Shock Absorbers d

Ironl amp r--------------------il---------------------shyreOr iPiston do

Firm Control in

SUSPENSION - FRONT Type and de5crlotlon

Ball joint independent front suspension with upper and lower control arms mounted on rubber bushings

Type con iMaterla I al1v Steel ISize (cod desgn eght amp 10

Spring 1140 X 360Ibar length dia)

Spng (He (lb per 1) 275 Std 22337 - 320 amp 345 (a) IRate al wheel lib ler n) 73 Std 22331 - 85 ~ 92 a lType link Inkle

Stoblzet Ilromeles) Link lMalerol amp bar dameter AllQ~ Steel 6a1S

SUSPENSION - REAR

Dr and Torque aken through Bear Sprjngs iTlpe Mnlti-Tgt-I-f ~areal amiddot r ltt-~p i-I~ize (Iengrh widtheot deSign

560 X 250lhelghr amp 10 bar ength amp dia 1

Sprong Spring rOle (lb per n) 82 Std 22337 - 79 8999118 amp 122 (a) ~ale or wheel lib per in) 83 Std 22337 - 80 90-TtfO~ 119 amp 123 ~a - Mounting rnsulatlon Iype Rubber Bushings

4 amp 5If lNo 01 leaes leal ~~hQck lelcomp or len s1 Compression

Stabi z r Type (Inklinldessframeless) Not Used MOI ol None

Not UsedT rack bar ty pe

(a) Alternate springs used as required for body styles and optional equipshyment

Form Rev 3-67

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11 68MAKE OF CAR ~~~_P_o_n_t_i_a_c__--_MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEO- - REVISED_l-_)__

-FlREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400

MO DEl ===========---=~--=--_-=~==b==== ___ ~~__ ~ I

FRAME

Type ond desrq)tlon tSeparote frome

undrzed frome partlolfy ~ unit zed framel Integral Body - Frame Combination with Separate Ladder Type Front Frame Section

BODY - MISCElLANEOUS INFORMATION

Type c nosh (Iocque noml--r~- -- - --- - Acrylic Lacquer______

Hooci conr bolonced iys na) Ii ______-Xes__~ =------------Hooo el5e contol ( rnol enol) ~___ e~t~rIlc~

Vhce Incen No~ ocolon II Left Front Edge of Instrument Panel -+1-+_ Vis ib lej1rgugh -h--middot~~n=d-=s=hi~e==_l=d~___________________ _

I Engne No 10cOIon I Top of Cyl Block on R H Side Near Oil Filler (a)

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___---1NuCl-L_yen t WindJioCLlw--__________ JNillr1nlJ_yent WindQ~____

IFron I Zi g-Zag fpri n g wi t- h--F-o--aolJm--P=a~d--_____ _ Rear 1- d~I~______tr-_________~Z~lwg~-~Z~ag~~~~p~r~~n~g~ w~~Jo~~t~t~o~nu-~P~a~____________ 3d $eat

_ i_=_ro_n__~__C__on_p_~OI_)___ ~1-R_ea_r__--I___________

ir-~-r_a_nI -+________ZOL~bull Jg--ZioLa5O~g~S-Iltp~ri ng wi tILf-oa~m~P~ad-__________ Seu r =CK type r-iP-ea_r___-H- ingl~_ with -Co-t=-=ton~P-=ad==--______________ Ziljg~-~Zuag~-SltJP~r

Jrd sea

Wjild stlleid glass typ~ I e Single Curved Laminated Safety Platesigie Crved ~ laminated piatel

1de 910SS ype il curved Single Curved Tempered Safety Plate

~emDerea olatel

80Cklg) glos type compound

cvrveci bull tempered plate three Single Curved-TemperedSafety Plate (b) 22367piece 22337BODY STYLE ~~U~

Side ~Iass exposed surface ar a

10326Windshleid gloss eICoosed surface area

lJ~~Ull28b shy 83408192Backlight glass exposed surface areo -- -~-- 29804- 30235shy

---_

Totol gloss expos d surface area

_M_ ~ ~- --

Ign~t~on lock on steer~ng column aISo lOCkS steer~ng gear ana gearsn~r~ tIn Reverse with manual - Park with automatic transmission) key removable in locked position only and opening drivers door operates key in lock buzzer Interior ~ront door locking knobs moved

CalFront of RH cylinder bank on V~8 engines (b) Flexible plastic on convertible

torward to deter theft

Form Rev 3-67

AlVA Spccificatiols-Passe~Ce- Car Page 2J

ISSt ED _9-___-6_B_RV IS D_(e_)___N( 0 F CA( _---Po=ntlmiddotaC=----___MODE L Y 2Alt _1_9_69___ D AT

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD I FIREllIU) FIREBIRD

0 DEL ================F=I=RE=B=I=U)=====S=P=RNT=~=======3=5=O======H==O========4=O=O=====

(Indicate her standard oponal or NA on eoch )CGNVENIENCE EQUIPjVENT I Si~ ~indows Ootional

Power wndows ~~V~e~n~t-=~~~n~d~o~w~sL-____~______~_____________________________________~N~O~~Ve~n~t~W~i~n~d=o~w~s~________________~______________

L Backlight or tolgol Not Offered

Powr seat (specify typ os Power Tilt Seat (Fore and Aft Plus Elevation ~t Rear Edge) on ~H Bucket Seat - Optionalwell as avo lobility)

Radios (speedy type as well a availability)

Optional AM AM-FM A-FM Stereo - All Push Button Type

~ ItOr seot speok fIIr Optional

P~wer QfItenna Rear Mounted - Ootional

Not Offeredltecinng front seat bock (RL Or Doth)

Fronl eol head restroiner (RmiddotL or both) Standard

Clock Optional

Aor conditIone (5peclfy type Optional Reheat Cycle With Bi-Level A~r Distribut~on Systemand ova lobi Ii ty)

Safecruard Speedometer - Optional

tional on Cars With V-S En ine and Automatic ~ransm~ssion Combination

Not OfferedIgon lock lamp

Standard on Mardtop Coupe - Not Offered on ConvertibleDome lamp

Standard

Optional

Underhood lamp Ootional

CQurtesy lamp standard

Moa lamp Not Offered

Auto Irans quod lomp Slandard

3cereo Tape Player

Not Cf=ered

Ava~lable w~th All Radio Installations

~anual Antenna Front Mounted - Included itl Radio

Power Operated Top Optional on Convert~ble

Rear Window Defogger Optional - Not Ava~lable on Convertible

achometer Hood Mounted or Instrument Panel Mounted al

Elec Luggage Compt Lid Release Optional

LAMP HEIGHT AND SPACI~G

Height abov ground to center af bulb Or marker

Distance from CiL of cor to ente of bulb

tteocHomp

Toal

Sdeorncrkr

Headlomp

TOI

H9heu

-L-owes tmiddot

Hghest

Lowest

i Font

Rear

Inside

IOutsIde

Insde

OutSide

i I I I I

II I I

244

24 4

246

246

165

218

n4 281

160

252

Diectlonal Font

Reo

I I Same

250

as Tail Lamo

bull If Single headlamps at used ent here (al Panel mounted type not available at start ~f production - optional clock not available with this tachometer option

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-68REVISED_e__

WEIGHTS

MODEL Style No

illf-fIREBIRD SPRINT hardtoo Coupe CQmzertiole

22337 22367

i I1841 143032711 433 1929 1596 3521 i 433

I - _shy

6~7-i73 827 1 113 2 6 7 173 827 11 J

I1I i I II i

FIREBIRD 350 ErdtoE Coupe

i 223371

I i I i I 1962 14393401 I 433 1 567 173I

i -- shy

827 1 LJ gt ~

Convertible 22367 I

2046i 1605-36511433567 173 I i

82 7 i lJj 41

FIREBIRD HO I i bull I I II Hardton Coune 223 19841 14583442 1 433 i 567 173 827 ll

I433 I 567 1173 ffi7 1 l~jConvertible 22367 1 20681 16243692 I

I --~

l ~ I i

i i 1FIREBIRD 400 1_ ---shy20081 146313471 1 433 i 567 1173 827 _J jHardtop Coupe 223371 - i 433 567 117 3 827 ii 11Convertible 22367 1 2092 1629 1 3721 i i -shy- I

I =+II

i I

I -- shy

_

-- shy - shy shy

-- shy-

Ace sores amp EClJipmenl DII a WQhrs ~emcrrK

Automat~ Trans 0 Firebird and -FirebIrd -350 only Turbo Hvdra-Matic 1+ 18 1+ 10 + 28 I All models___

1+ 31 II - shy -- shyPower Steerincr - 2 1+ 29 I - - shy --- shy -Power Brakes DiscFrt l 1+ models+ 26 2 1+ 28 All - shyPower Brakes (DrumFrtl + 9 1+ 1 1+ 10 All except Firebird 4a1

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Air Conditionina 1+108 1+ 4 1+112 i Firebird -- shy - ---- shyAir Conditionina +104 1+ 4 1+108 Firebird j50 Air Conditionincr 1+ 96 1+ 1+ 98 I Firebird

--~

2 400 shyRadio amp Man- Antenna + 6 1+ z + 9 - shy - -shy400 HO Enaine Oot I I 0 Firebird 400 400 EnqOp~ 12 I Firebird~()()--

- ~ ~~--- --shy _

Ram Air IV - 10 shy 2 I -shy - - shy

-----------shy

I -- - shy - shy _ shy -- shy - -shy -- shy- - - - --

I 1 --- shy

I I -- shy - shy -- shy

-- - shy -- shy -I I I I

-middotReference - SAE Aeraspace-Autamalive draWing standards Section E 1_02 (d)_

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CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

KEY SHEET

EXTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

vpoundRTICAL

ERO liNe

ACTUAL FRONT WIDTH OF OASH~ LZ) ~

~ y~ ~ I Hl01 ~- - j ~--t-

i ---101114 plusmnL30middot H138 I

j t~ i -- _ r-7il-r ~HL2 Jj~(~-- ~---LIZ7-- H 106 CLUOpoundO RAMP HI07

AGLpoundl Ll04J LIO LIOS

I -- L 103 ~--------

LENGTH amp HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE

INTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

WIDTH gtlt50 H51

FRONT COMPT qEAR COMPT

-- H~6 -=~-- ~~Tmiddot~ )~_L~8~A__ I

THIRD SEAT

- L204 -t

Form RaY 3-67

AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 26 Poge 26

CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET

DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS

oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround

eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull

11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out

SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured

Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS

EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF

DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn

L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard

eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front

_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr

LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf

123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~

_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension

130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface

EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the

ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole

centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle

enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol

mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel

H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t

~t front of rear wnee openIng

middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord

GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an

ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS

104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis

106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes

11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes

Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie

HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson

fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal

L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal

H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~

L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol

ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS

H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~

REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen

Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon

from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~

L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of

pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg

H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering

L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat

~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon

~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon

-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side

Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when

r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo

comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~

-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn

est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt

grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi

STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L

lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n

1 at HIP ROeM

c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f

plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third

-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure

H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical

STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The

hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne

L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne

W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level

W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~

H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine

H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen

V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised

W4 L20J H20 I 1728

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Pontiac 1969MAKE OF CAR MODel YEAR DATE ISSUED9-11-6~EVISED(middot)

--------------~---

MODEL FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD

SPRINT 350 FIREBIRD

HO FIREBIRD

400

DRIVE UNITS - TRANSMISSIONS Manu I 3-speed (std ar opt)

AvtomoTIC

DRIVE UNITS - MANUAl TRANS

--- 3-SPEED 4-SPEED

Number or forward speeds 350 V-8(b) All V-8(c)6 Cyl (a) 6-Cyl All V-8(d) 24212851 2541 2851n first 2521 1611 20211681 1501T i In secono 1881

ronsml s~ 51Qn OfIQS i In third 1 00 11 00 1 1001 1351 1461

In fourth 1001 1001 j In rev~rse 2951 2331 28512631 2591

Synclronous mesnlng S pee dy geor s All Forward

SIlIft iever location (a) (b) Floor Shift I

I Cooeelly (at) 35 28 35 35 IIType recommended TYEe A - Extreme Pressure

Lucri nr SA E VI smiddot1 Summer I I coS Ity I Win number Extreme cold

80 or 90 80 or 90 80 or 90

DRIVEmiddot UNITS - MANUAL TRANS WOVERDRIVE For onSMISSlon data see manual transmission section)

Type pianetory or other Not Offered ManucH iockoU1 yes nol

Downsndr acceiertuor confrol (yes no)

Minmvm cT-tn speed

Geor ottO

IC ()(O dODOClty pI ver rive oniy

Seperete Ii Iler (yes no) I I Type recommended

Lub con t i SummerjSAEis WintI~OSitY

number Extreme cold

(a) Column shift standard - floor shift optional (standard on Firebird Sprint (b) Available with standard column shift only (c) Standard on 400 cu in V-8 includes floor shift - optional on 350 cu ir

V-8 (d) Special order close ratio transmission (2201 1641 1281 1001

and 2271 R) standard and only available with 391 and 4331 rear axle ratio on Firebird 350 HO and Firebird 400

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car PoglII 16

ISSU ED_3_-_~l_-_a_REVISEO_(middot_1__MAKE 0 F CAR __pon~tlac----___MO 0 EL YfAR_9_6_9__0 ATE

FIREBIRD PIREBIRD SPRT FIREaIlW 350IFREBIRD -10

FlREBIRO 350 2-BBL i FlREBlRO ~OOMODEL FREBIRO 350

DRIVE UNITS- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Tod nOm

Torque Conver~erType describe

Selecto locolon Steering Column (a)

List 9or rattos Selecto Pobullbulln ond indicot which abullbull used in

II I J R1- 1 75

Jshy LipCJ -6 rT6Gl-shy1 )0

1

R 1 92

)j

- shy0 S

252 252 152 1 52 1 00

L 252 (c j

20$ ~l D

248 148 100

S 248 1 48

L 24S(dl

och slec to pos ilion

-1 ~n ~k-q ~ f-~ l_hl -6 4-8bl V-8 2-Bb1shy hSO 2-8b 1shy 350 ~-3bl 1400 4-ltlbl

Mo ushft s oeed -dri a ranse I ~) ao I 7J i(eI40(fI61 (eI6] (f)70 (eISO (fI851(eI45 (f)7~(e)41 (f)721(e)43 (7

Mea ~ieldown speed-drive ronge (J) 75 68 lig)62(h)3 (g) 65 (h) 60 (g) 80 (hi 47(g) 72 (h) 2~(g) 66 (hi 21(gl 74 (1 J 6

INumb r of 1 menfS I Three

Toque Mox roo at s loll i 281 I 25 1 251 201 2 0 1 I 231 I 23 ~

conetor Type 01 coolin9 (oi I quid) Ii Water

INomnol diomefr I 11~75 1251

LubriconCopocy-ef11 (pt) 15 (aporolC) 16 (ApprolC) 19 (Approx)

i Type commendd GM Dexron Automatic ~ransmission Fluid

Speclol transmtsston Shift lever must be lfted over stop to enter tpark J Reverse I and Low (S gtn 400) paSl t1ons Eng~ne starting on Neutral and ark positions orovided for ifeolures

ORNE UNITS - PROPEllER SHAFT Numb sed I vne

IType (stroigI tube tub-intub Straight lClbe inferno I ernal dompr ele) I

OUl

diom

Ingh

Ii Monuol 3middotspd trons II

I II I

IMa~uol 4-sped Iron s

2 75 x

275 x

4995 x 065

4996 065x

_011

thicleshy

ness Overdrive transmIssion I

Automotrc fran sml ssion I 275 x 4996 lC 065

Not Available

275 lC 4930 x 065

Cnte 10 centr of unlvesal IOlnu 0 10 cntIne of reor oachmen (Conlinued)

(a) Floor with optional console (b) Total torque multiplication in 1st gear is 4931 with 6 cyl 441 with V-8 engine (c) Total ~orque multiplication ln 1st gear is 6301 middot lth 6 cyl 5041 with V-8 engine (d) Total torque multiplication 1n 1st gear is 5701 (e) 1-2 Upshift bull (f) 2-3 UpShift ~ (g) 3-2 Kickdown (h) 3-1 Kickdown (i) Rally shifter available with console option provides manual speed shift stops to locate second and third gear

pOSitions when the lever is deflected to the righ~ hand path (j) Based on non-Ale car with standard axle for the engine indicated

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MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 ----------------~d----

FlREBIRD FlREBIRD I FlREBIRD FlREBIRD IMODEl================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD==k==S=P=R=INT==~=====35=0==~====H==O===~==4=0=0======

DRIV EUNITS - PROPELLER SHAFT cont)

IType lplalnInter- Not Usedanh-fcton)mediate

Ilubrication (filtlngbearing Not UsedIprepack)

iType Splined SI ip INumber 01 teeth 27Yoke

15 0 00 1175

IMoke and Mig No Saginaw - Size 44 (Regular) INumber used

Universal

lOIn ts

IType (boll and trunnioncroSSI

Rear ottach(umiddotboltclompec) II

Bearing I Type ipiclin

onllmiddotfriction)

Ilubric (fittng

prepack) II

Cross U-Bo1t

Anti-Friction

Prepacked De token through torque tube

Or arms sprIngs) Sprinas Torque token through (torque tube

or orms i sprIngs) Springs

DRIVE UNITS - AXlE Type (front reorl Rear

Semi-Floating HypoidDescplon

limited Slip differentol ype Spring Loaded Clutch (Opt )

150Drive Pinion Offset

2No of differential pinions

Pinion odlustment (shim otheri Sh~m

Pinion beoflng adj (shim other) Collapsible Spacer Wheel bearing type Single Row Ball Bearinq

CapaCIty (pt) 3 Type recommended A-9 Hy-goid (a)

lubricant Summer 80-90~~gti~ Wintercosi ty 80-90

Inumber Extreme cold 80-90

AXlE RATIO TOOTH COMBINATIONS (See page 3 for ax Ie ralia us age)

AI ratio 2411~56127812931~O813231 3361 3551

No of Pinion 17 16 14 14 13 13 11 11 teeth IRing geor 41 41 39 41 40 42 37 39

3901

10 39

~33

9 139

Ring Gear DO 81~5

(a) Special lubricant required with limited slip differential

ge i 3 Poge 18AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODel YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErj-11-68 REVISED(e)

I FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD

MODEL SPRINT 350 HO 400

oRIV EUNITS - WH EELS ~ Tye amp morerlol Disc - Steel

Std I 14 x 6 (a~ 14 x 7 (a) ~m ISlle amp flonge type)

IOpt None ~pe (bolt or stud) Bolt

qohment i Circle dlamerer 475 I Number ond size 5 716 - 20

MODEL

DRIVE UNITS- TIRES

I Size ply rating amp ply E70 shyType (boos radiol elc)

Stondora i Full roted Front

14 F7~

In flo II n ~-__--J+-___-L=t-IJuJJ--JiJUcuLJ--=----~-J=uuuJu-ldJi1lll-____ Pr Reo

Rev Mi Ie 01 SO MPh

F70 - 14 (b)

F70 - 14 Polyglas - 2 Ply carcass with 2 Fiberglass Tread Plys shy4 Ply Rated

BRAKES - PARKING Type of control Foot Lever Application - Hand Pull Release LocOllon of conrol Below~Instrument Panel at Left Operoes on Rear Service Brakes If sepa- Type (inlernal or external) Not =lgtnarat9 rote from Drum diameter lll~ cOTa ~Q

Srv ce

Drakos Lining size (length )( wdTh ~ thickness) Not Separate

(a) On four road ~wrreelsmiddot- std Space Saver Spare tire is on 14 x 5 rim wheel (b) 2 Ply - 4 Ply rated Std spare tire size is 735 - 14 - space saver

type Size increases to 775-14 for v-a cars with AC and v-a convertiblE without AC

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Page 9 Page J9AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR_-=-Po~n~ti 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6 8REVISED (e)a~c__MODEl YEAR

FIREBIRD I FIREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD MODEl ________________~~F_I_RE~B_I~RD~~_SP_RI __~____ __~____ ____~____~4~0~0____N_T 3_5_0 H_O

BRAKES - SERVICE Type (drum) or (disc amp no of coistons Drum - Std Front Disc-Sinqle Opt La)

Self adustng (std opt NA) Standard

Special [ Type proportion delay - Metering Type - DelayValving r metering other

Power broke make amp I Std ---Iype (remote int elc)1 Opt Delco Moraine Inteqral Tvpe Vacuum Suspended (b)

Effective area (Sq in) 1494 1036 Grass lining area (sq inl U 1555 1106 Swecol area (so in) 2692 3509 Front 10 Reor Effectiveness Relationship 626 626

Diameter I Front 95 -shy(nominal) I Rear 95

Drum Type and

Cast Alloy Iron (c)material -shyOuter working diameter -shy 1094 Inner working diameter -shy 688

ROlor 100WorkinCl width -shyI Moteriol amp type (ventedsolid -shy Cast Alloy Iron - Vente d

Wheel cyt Front 1125 29375 inder bore Reor 875

Moster Bore 1 00 1125

Cyli der di splocemenl Fronl 59 69 di stribulion I Rear 41 31

Pedol orc ralio 621 (d) 351 (d)

Line pressure at 100 lb pedal load 700 800 Shoe I Front (e) None Clearance I Rear (e)

Bonded or ri eted Riveted Material Molded Asbestos

Size Prim or 76 X 25 X 196 540 X 1 93 X 41 outmiddot

Front (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 25 X 265 ~S40 X 1~u X 44

I 1) thickness orinmiddot board - shy

Broke Segments per shoe OneI

ining Material Molded Asbestos

Size Prim or 76 X 20 X 196out-

Rear (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 20 X 265

thickness) or inshyboard

Segments per shoe One

Excludes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Includes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Total swept area for four brakes (Widest lining contoct width for each brake x its contact circumference) (a) Included with power brake option (b) Included with front disc brake option (c) Front Finned 1 pc casting Rear Finned composite ~d) Ratio at 05 in push rod travel e) Tighten drum brakes to heavy drag then back off 26 notches

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MAKE OF CAR__o_n_t_~_a_c____MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSU -11-68 REV

MODEL

STEERING -Manual (sId opt NA) i Standard Power iSId opt NA) i Ootional Adjuslab Ie Type and

Iilting Wheel Adjusts Vertically - Seven Positionsdescriptionste ring wheel

(tilt swing other) I(std apr NA) I Optional Manual 1475 X 1525

Whee I 0 i ame ter 14) X 1gtgtPower I

Wall to woll (I amp r) I 411OutSioe TurnIng

front Curb to curb (I amp r) I 385diam Ier

Wall to wall (I amp r) iInside 225(feet) reor Curb to curb (I amp r) II 230

IType Recirculating Ball Bearing Make Saginaw

Monua I Gear ~41 (a~IRatos 2621 (b) INo he 1 lurns (stop to stop)

IType (coalol linkoge etc)

Make

Power G ar

I T p

47 (c)

161 1241 Belt rrorn Crankshaft

iNo wheel turns (stop to stop) 2--5- - Lock to Lock i Type Link Paralleloqramr---- ILocation (front or reOr

0

Rear of Wheelsof wheels OTher)Linkage

Drag link (trans or longt) lransStrqRod Connects Tie RodsPitman amp Idler Arms ITi rods (one or two) i Two Inciination at camber (d g) I 8 14 to 914 5deg Camber B tUpper I Ball Jointeartngs I

(type) lLow r String

Ball JointA i

IThru$ I Sprint Load Taken By Lower Ball Joint Wh I Align Caster (deg) 0 to 1 0 Pos (ronge at - Camber (deg) 14 0 Neq to 34 0 Poscurb wtamp preferred) Toe-in (outside Irack inches) liS to 14 Stering spindle amp joinl type Reverse Elliott - Ball Joint

o Iinner bearing 1249tamete Wheel IOuter bearing I 749 Spindle

Thread ize I 34 - 20 Bearing type Taper Roller

(a) 281 with combination of V-8 engine and air conditioning (b) 3111 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning (c) 54 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning

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l 96MAKE OF CAR_p_o_n_t_l_middota_c_----__MODEL YEAR__ _ _9_DATE ISSUEa- 11- 68 REYISED~_ FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD

MODEL================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD~~S=P=R==IN=T==~===3=5=0==~===H==O====d===4=0=0====== (See Supplement page for detools on A SuspensonlSUSPENSION - GENERAL

PrOVISion tor broke dip confrtd

PrOYISIOn tor ace squaf control

SpecIal prOVISions for Jack Locating Provisions on Front and Rear Bumpers_e~o_r~lo~c~k~n~g~__________________~~______________--~~----______~

Shock ILT~y~p~e__________________~________________~~~~K-~~~~____LD~_W~a~y~________________ absorber iMake

Shock Absorbers d

Ironl amp r--------------------il---------------------shyreOr iPiston do

Firm Control in

SUSPENSION - FRONT Type and de5crlotlon

Ball joint independent front suspension with upper and lower control arms mounted on rubber bushings

Type con iMaterla I al1v Steel ISize (cod desgn eght amp 10

Spring 1140 X 360Ibar length dia)

Spng (He (lb per 1) 275 Std 22337 - 320 amp 345 (a) IRate al wheel lib ler n) 73 Std 22331 - 85 ~ 92 a lType link Inkle

Stoblzet Ilromeles) Link lMalerol amp bar dameter AllQ~ Steel 6a1S

SUSPENSION - REAR

Dr and Torque aken through Bear Sprjngs iTlpe Mnlti-Tgt-I-f ~areal amiddot r ltt-~p i-I~ize (Iengrh widtheot deSign

560 X 250lhelghr amp 10 bar ength amp dia 1

Sprong Spring rOle (lb per n) 82 Std 22337 - 79 8999118 amp 122 (a) ~ale or wheel lib per in) 83 Std 22337 - 80 90-TtfO~ 119 amp 123 ~a - Mounting rnsulatlon Iype Rubber Bushings

4 amp 5If lNo 01 leaes leal ~~hQck lelcomp or len s1 Compression

Stabi z r Type (Inklinldessframeless) Not Used MOI ol None

Not UsedT rack bar ty pe

(a) Alternate springs used as required for body styles and optional equipshyment

Form Rev 3-67

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11 68MAKE OF CAR ~~~_P_o_n_t_i_a_c__--_MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEO- - REVISED_l-_)__

-FlREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400

MO DEl ===========---=~--=--_-=~==b==== ___ ~~__ ~ I

FRAME

Type ond desrq)tlon tSeparote frome

undrzed frome partlolfy ~ unit zed framel Integral Body - Frame Combination with Separate Ladder Type Front Frame Section

BODY - MISCElLANEOUS INFORMATION

Type c nosh (Iocque noml--r~- -- - --- - Acrylic Lacquer______

Hooci conr bolonced iys na) Ii ______-Xes__~ =------------Hooo el5e contol ( rnol enol) ~___ e~t~rIlc~

Vhce Incen No~ ocolon II Left Front Edge of Instrument Panel -+1-+_ Vis ib lej1rgugh -h--middot~~n=d-=s=hi~e==_l=d~___________________ _

I Engne No 10cOIon I Top of Cyl Block on R H Side Near Oil Filler (a)

---~-------------

-------~------

___---1NuCl-L_yen t WindJioCLlw--__________ JNillr1nlJ_yent WindQ~____

IFron I Zi g-Zag fpri n g wi t- h--F-o--aolJm--P=a~d--_____ _ Rear 1- d~I~______tr-_________~Z~lwg~-~Z~ag~~~~p~r~~n~g~ w~~Jo~~t~t~o~nu-~P~a~____________ 3d $eat

_ i_=_ro_n__~__C__on_p_~OI_)___ ~1-R_ea_r__--I___________

ir-~-r_a_nI -+________ZOL~bull Jg--ZioLa5O~g~S-Iltp~ri ng wi tILf-oa~m~P~ad-__________ Seu r =CK type r-iP-ea_r___-H- ingl~_ with -Co-t=-=ton~P-=ad==--______________ Ziljg~-~Zuag~-SltJP~r

Jrd sea

Wjild stlleid glass typ~ I e Single Curved Laminated Safety Platesigie Crved ~ laminated piatel

1de 910SS ype il curved Single Curved Tempered Safety Plate

~emDerea olatel

80Cklg) glos type compound

cvrveci bull tempered plate three Single Curved-TemperedSafety Plate (b) 22367piece 22337BODY STYLE ~~U~

Side ~Iass exposed surface ar a

10326Windshleid gloss eICoosed surface area

lJ~~Ull28b shy 83408192Backlight glass exposed surface areo -- -~-- 29804- 30235shy

---_

Totol gloss expos d surface area

_M_ ~ ~- --

Ign~t~on lock on steer~ng column aISo lOCkS steer~ng gear ana gearsn~r~ tIn Reverse with manual - Park with automatic transmission) key removable in locked position only and opening drivers door operates key in lock buzzer Interior ~ront door locking knobs moved

CalFront of RH cylinder bank on V~8 engines (b) Flexible plastic on convertible

torward to deter theft

Form Rev 3-67

AlVA Spccificatiols-Passe~Ce- Car Page 2J

ISSt ED _9-___-6_B_RV IS D_(e_)___N( 0 F CA( _---Po=ntlmiddotaC=----___MODE L Y 2Alt _1_9_69___ D AT

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD I FIREllIU) FIREBIRD

0 DEL ================F=I=RE=B=I=U)=====S=P=RNT=~=======3=5=O======H==O========4=O=O=====

(Indicate her standard oponal or NA on eoch )CGNVENIENCE EQUIPjVENT I Si~ ~indows Ootional

Power wndows ~~V~e~n~t-=~~~n~d~o~w~sL-____~______~_____________________________________~N~O~~Ve~n~t~W~i~n~d=o~w~s~________________~______________

L Backlight or tolgol Not Offered

Powr seat (specify typ os Power Tilt Seat (Fore and Aft Plus Elevation ~t Rear Edge) on ~H Bucket Seat - Optionalwell as avo lobility)

Radios (speedy type as well a availability)

Optional AM AM-FM A-FM Stereo - All Push Button Type

~ ItOr seot speok fIIr Optional

P~wer QfItenna Rear Mounted - Ootional

Not Offeredltecinng front seat bock (RL Or Doth)

Fronl eol head restroiner (RmiddotL or both) Standard

Clock Optional

Aor conditIone (5peclfy type Optional Reheat Cycle With Bi-Level A~r Distribut~on Systemand ova lobi Ii ty)

Safecruard Speedometer - Optional

tional on Cars With V-S En ine and Automatic ~ransm~ssion Combination

Not OfferedIgon lock lamp

Standard on Mardtop Coupe - Not Offered on ConvertibleDome lamp

Standard

Optional

Underhood lamp Ootional

CQurtesy lamp standard

Moa lamp Not Offered

Auto Irans quod lomp Slandard

3cereo Tape Player

Not Cf=ered

Ava~lable w~th All Radio Installations

~anual Antenna Front Mounted - Included itl Radio

Power Operated Top Optional on Convert~ble

Rear Window Defogger Optional - Not Ava~lable on Convertible

achometer Hood Mounted or Instrument Panel Mounted al

Elec Luggage Compt Lid Release Optional

LAMP HEIGHT AND SPACI~G

Height abov ground to center af bulb Or marker

Distance from CiL of cor to ente of bulb

tteocHomp

Toal

Sdeorncrkr

Headlomp

TOI

H9heu

-L-owes tmiddot

Hghest

Lowest

i Font

Rear

Inside

IOutsIde

Insde

OutSide

i I I I I

II I I

244

24 4

246

246

165

218

n4 281

160

252

Diectlonal Font

Reo

I I Same

250

as Tail Lamo

bull If Single headlamps at used ent here (al Panel mounted type not available at start ~f production - optional clock not available with this tachometer option

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MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-68REVISED_e__

WEIGHTS

MODEL Style No

illf-fIREBIRD SPRINT hardtoo Coupe CQmzertiole

22337 22367

i I1841 143032711 433 1929 1596 3521 i 433

I - _shy

6~7-i73 827 1 113 2 6 7 173 827 11 J

I1I i I II i

FIREBIRD 350 ErdtoE Coupe

i 223371

I i I i I 1962 14393401 I 433 1 567 173I

i -- shy

827 1 LJ gt ~

Convertible 22367 I

2046i 1605-36511433567 173 I i

82 7 i lJj 41

FIREBIRD HO I i bull I I II Hardton Coune 223 19841 14583442 1 433 i 567 173 827 ll

I433 I 567 1173 ffi7 1 l~jConvertible 22367 1 20681 16243692 I

I --~

l ~ I i

i i 1FIREBIRD 400 1_ ---shy20081 146313471 1 433 i 567 1173 827 _J jHardtop Coupe 223371 - i 433 567 117 3 827 ii 11Convertible 22367 1 2092 1629 1 3721 i i -shy- I

I =+II

i I

I -- shy

_

-- shy - shy shy

-- shy-

Ace sores amp EClJipmenl DII a WQhrs ~emcrrK

Automat~ Trans 0 Firebird and -FirebIrd -350 only Turbo Hvdra-Matic 1+ 18 1+ 10 + 28 I All models___

1+ 31 II - shy -- shyPower Steerincr - 2 1+ 29 I - - shy --- shy -Power Brakes DiscFrt l 1+ models+ 26 2 1+ 28 All - shyPower Brakes (DrumFrtl + 9 1+ 1 1+ 10 All except Firebird 4a1

-~----

Air Conditionina 1+108 1+ 4 1+112 i Firebird -- shy - ---- shyAir Conditionina +104 1+ 4 1+108 Firebird j50 Air Conditionincr 1+ 96 1+ 1+ 98 I Firebird

--~

2 400 shyRadio amp Man- Antenna + 6 1+ z + 9 - shy - -shy400 HO Enaine Oot I I 0 Firebird 400 400 EnqOp~ 12 I Firebird~()()--

- ~ ~~--- --shy _

Ram Air IV - 10 shy 2 I -shy - - shy

-----------shy

I -- - shy - shy _ shy -- shy - -shy -- shy- - - - --

I 1 --- shy

I I -- shy - shy -- shy

-- - shy -- shy -I I I I

-middotReference - SAE Aeraspace-Autamalive draWing standards Section E 1_02 (d)_

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CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

KEY SHEET

EXTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

vpoundRTICAL

ERO liNe

ACTUAL FRONT WIDTH OF OASH~ LZ) ~

~ y~ ~ I Hl01 ~- - j ~--t-

i ---101114 plusmnL30middot H138 I

j t~ i -- _ r-7il-r ~HL2 Jj~(~-- ~---LIZ7-- H 106 CLUOpoundO RAMP HI07

AGLpoundl Ll04J LIO LIOS

I -- L 103 ~--------

LENGTH amp HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE

INTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

WIDTH gtlt50 H51

FRONT COMPT qEAR COMPT

-- H~6 -=~-- ~~Tmiddot~ )~_L~8~A__ I

THIRD SEAT

- L204 -t

Form RaY 3-67

AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 26 Poge 26

CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET

DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS

oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround

eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull

11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out

SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured

Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS

EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF

DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn

L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard

eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front

_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr

LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf

123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~

_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension

130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface

EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the

ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole

centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle

enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol

mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel

H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t

~t front of rear wnee openIng

middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord

GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an

ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS

104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis

106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes

11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes

Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie

HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson

fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal

L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal

H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~

L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol

ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS

H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~

REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen

Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon

from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~

L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of

pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg

H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering

L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat

~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon

~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon

-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side

Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when

r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo

comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~

-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn

est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt

grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi

STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L

lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n

1 at HIP ROeM

c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f

plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third

-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure

H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical

STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The

hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne

L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne

W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level

W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~

H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine

H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen

V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised

W4 L20J H20 I 1728

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ISSU ED_3_-_~l_-_a_REVISEO_(middot_1__MAKE 0 F CAR __pon~tlac----___MO 0 EL YfAR_9_6_9__0 ATE

FIREBIRD PIREBIRD SPRT FIREaIlW 350IFREBIRD -10

FlREBIRO 350 2-BBL i FlREBlRO ~OOMODEL FREBIRO 350

DRIVE UNITS- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Tod nOm

Torque Conver~erType describe

Selecto locolon Steering Column (a)

List 9or rattos Selecto Pobullbulln ond indicot which abullbull used in

II I J R1- 1 75

Jshy LipCJ -6 rT6Gl-shy1 )0

1

R 1 92

)j

- shy0 S

252 252 152 1 52 1 00

L 252 (c j

20$ ~l D

248 148 100

S 248 1 48

L 24S(dl

och slec to pos ilion

-1 ~n ~k-q ~ f-~ l_hl -6 4-8bl V-8 2-Bb1shy hSO 2-8b 1shy 350 ~-3bl 1400 4-ltlbl

Mo ushft s oeed -dri a ranse I ~) ao I 7J i(eI40(fI61 (eI6] (f)70 (eISO (fI851(eI45 (f)7~(e)41 (f)721(e)43 (7

Mea ~ieldown speed-drive ronge (J) 75 68 lig)62(h)3 (g) 65 (h) 60 (g) 80 (hi 47(g) 72 (h) 2~(g) 66 (hi 21(gl 74 (1 J 6

INumb r of 1 menfS I Three

Toque Mox roo at s loll i 281 I 25 1 251 201 2 0 1 I 231 I 23 ~

conetor Type 01 coolin9 (oi I quid) Ii Water

INomnol diomefr I 11~75 1251

LubriconCopocy-ef11 (pt) 15 (aporolC) 16 (ApprolC) 19 (Approx)

i Type commendd GM Dexron Automatic ~ransmission Fluid

Speclol transmtsston Shift lever must be lfted over stop to enter tpark J Reverse I and Low (S gtn 400) paSl t1ons Eng~ne starting on Neutral and ark positions orovided for ifeolures

ORNE UNITS - PROPEllER SHAFT Numb sed I vne

IType (stroigI tube tub-intub Straight lClbe inferno I ernal dompr ele) I

OUl

diom

Ingh

Ii Monuol 3middotspd trons II

I II I

IMa~uol 4-sped Iron s

2 75 x

275 x

4995 x 065

4996 065x

_011

thicleshy

ness Overdrive transmIssion I

Automotrc fran sml ssion I 275 x 4996 lC 065

Not Available

275 lC 4930 x 065

Cnte 10 centr of unlvesal IOlnu 0 10 cntIne of reor oachmen (Conlinued)

(a) Floor with optional console (b) Total torque multiplication in 1st gear is 4931 with 6 cyl 441 with V-8 engine (c) Total ~orque multiplication ln 1st gear is 6301 middot lth 6 cyl 5041 with V-8 engine (d) Total torque multiplication 1n 1st gear is 5701 (e) 1-2 Upshift bull (f) 2-3 UpShift ~ (g) 3-2 Kickdown (h) 3-1 Kickdown (i) Rally shifter available with console option provides manual speed shift stops to locate second and third gear

pOSitions when the lever is deflected to the righ~ hand path (j) Based on non-Ale car with standard axle for the engine indicated

Page 7 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car P age 17

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 ----------------~d----

FlREBIRD FlREBIRD I FlREBIRD FlREBIRD IMODEl================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD==k==S=P=R=INT==~=====35=0==~====H==O===~==4=0=0======

DRIV EUNITS - PROPELLER SHAFT cont)

IType lplalnInter- Not Usedanh-fcton)mediate

Ilubrication (filtlngbearing Not UsedIprepack)

iType Splined SI ip INumber 01 teeth 27Yoke

15 0 00 1175

IMoke and Mig No Saginaw - Size 44 (Regular) INumber used

Universal

lOIn ts

IType (boll and trunnioncroSSI

Rear ottach(umiddotboltclompec) II

Bearing I Type ipiclin

onllmiddotfriction)

Ilubric (fittng

prepack) II

Cross U-Bo1t

Anti-Friction

Prepacked De token through torque tube

Or arms sprIngs) Sprinas Torque token through (torque tube

or orms i sprIngs) Springs

DRIVE UNITS - AXlE Type (front reorl Rear

Semi-Floating HypoidDescplon

limited Slip differentol ype Spring Loaded Clutch (Opt )

150Drive Pinion Offset

2No of differential pinions

Pinion odlustment (shim otheri Sh~m

Pinion beoflng adj (shim other) Collapsible Spacer Wheel bearing type Single Row Ball Bearinq

CapaCIty (pt) 3 Type recommended A-9 Hy-goid (a)

lubricant Summer 80-90~~gti~ Wintercosi ty 80-90

Inumber Extreme cold 80-90

AXlE RATIO TOOTH COMBINATIONS (See page 3 for ax Ie ralia us age)

AI ratio 2411~56127812931~O813231 3361 3551

No of Pinion 17 16 14 14 13 13 11 11 teeth IRing geor 41 41 39 41 40 42 37 39

3901

10 39

~33

9 139

Ring Gear DO 81~5

(a) Special lubricant required with limited slip differential

ge i 3 Poge 18AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODel YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErj-11-68 REVISED(e)

I FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD

MODEL SPRINT 350 HO 400

oRIV EUNITS - WH EELS ~ Tye amp morerlol Disc - Steel

Std I 14 x 6 (a~ 14 x 7 (a) ~m ISlle amp flonge type)

IOpt None ~pe (bolt or stud) Bolt

qohment i Circle dlamerer 475 I Number ond size 5 716 - 20

MODEL

DRIVE UNITS- TIRES

I Size ply rating amp ply E70 shyType (boos radiol elc)

Stondora i Full roted Front

14 F7~

In flo II n ~-__--J+-___-L=t-IJuJJ--JiJUcuLJ--=----~-J=uuuJu-ldJi1lll-____ Pr Reo

Rev Mi Ie 01 SO MPh

F70 - 14 (b)

F70 - 14 Polyglas - 2 Ply carcass with 2 Fiberglass Tread Plys shy4 Ply Rated

BRAKES - PARKING Type of control Foot Lever Application - Hand Pull Release LocOllon of conrol Below~Instrument Panel at Left Operoes on Rear Service Brakes If sepa- Type (inlernal or external) Not =lgtnarat9 rote from Drum diameter lll~ cOTa ~Q

Srv ce

Drakos Lining size (length )( wdTh ~ thickness) Not Separate

(a) On four road ~wrreelsmiddot- std Space Saver Spare tire is on 14 x 5 rim wheel (b) 2 Ply - 4 Ply rated Std spare tire size is 735 - 14 - space saver

type Size increases to 775-14 for v-a cars with AC and v-a convertiblE without AC

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Page 9 Page J9AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR_-=-Po~n~ti 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6 8REVISED (e)a~c__MODEl YEAR

FIREBIRD I FIREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD MODEl ________________~~F_I_RE~B_I~RD~~_SP_RI __~____ __~____ ____~____~4~0~0____N_T 3_5_0 H_O

BRAKES - SERVICE Type (drum) or (disc amp no of coistons Drum - Std Front Disc-Sinqle Opt La)

Self adustng (std opt NA) Standard

Special [ Type proportion delay - Metering Type - DelayValving r metering other

Power broke make amp I Std ---Iype (remote int elc)1 Opt Delco Moraine Inteqral Tvpe Vacuum Suspended (b)

Effective area (Sq in) 1494 1036 Grass lining area (sq inl U 1555 1106 Swecol area (so in) 2692 3509 Front 10 Reor Effectiveness Relationship 626 626

Diameter I Front 95 -shy(nominal) I Rear 95

Drum Type and

Cast Alloy Iron (c)material -shyOuter working diameter -shy 1094 Inner working diameter -shy 688

ROlor 100WorkinCl width -shyI Moteriol amp type (ventedsolid -shy Cast Alloy Iron - Vente d

Wheel cyt Front 1125 29375 inder bore Reor 875

Moster Bore 1 00 1125

Cyli der di splocemenl Fronl 59 69 di stribulion I Rear 41 31

Pedol orc ralio 621 (d) 351 (d)

Line pressure at 100 lb pedal load 700 800 Shoe I Front (e) None Clearance I Rear (e)

Bonded or ri eted Riveted Material Molded Asbestos

Size Prim or 76 X 25 X 196 540 X 1 93 X 41 outmiddot

Front (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 25 X 265 ~S40 X 1~u X 44

I 1) thickness orinmiddot board - shy

Broke Segments per shoe OneI

ining Material Molded Asbestos

Size Prim or 76 X 20 X 196out-

Rear (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 20 X 265

thickness) or inshyboard

Segments per shoe One

Excludes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Includes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Total swept area for four brakes (Widest lining contoct width for each brake x its contact circumference) (a) Included with power brake option (b) Included with front disc brake option (c) Front Finned 1 pc casting Rear Finned composite ~d) Ratio at 05 in push rod travel e) Tighten drum brakes to heavy drag then back off 26 notches

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AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPage 20 Page 20

MAKE OF CAR__o_n_t_~_a_c____MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSU -11-68 REV

MODEL

STEERING -Manual (sId opt NA) i Standard Power iSId opt NA) i Ootional Adjuslab Ie Type and

Iilting Wheel Adjusts Vertically - Seven Positionsdescriptionste ring wheel

(tilt swing other) I(std apr NA) I Optional Manual 1475 X 1525

Whee I 0 i ame ter 14) X 1gtgtPower I

Wall to woll (I amp r) I 411OutSioe TurnIng

front Curb to curb (I amp r) I 385diam Ier

Wall to wall (I amp r) iInside 225(feet) reor Curb to curb (I amp r) II 230

IType Recirculating Ball Bearing Make Saginaw

Monua I Gear ~41 (a~IRatos 2621 (b) INo he 1 lurns (stop to stop)

IType (coalol linkoge etc)

Make

Power G ar

I T p

47 (c)

161 1241 Belt rrorn Crankshaft

iNo wheel turns (stop to stop) 2--5- - Lock to Lock i Type Link Paralleloqramr---- ILocation (front or reOr

0

Rear of Wheelsof wheels OTher)Linkage

Drag link (trans or longt) lransStrqRod Connects Tie RodsPitman amp Idler Arms ITi rods (one or two) i Two Inciination at camber (d g) I 8 14 to 914 5deg Camber B tUpper I Ball Jointeartngs I

(type) lLow r String

Ball JointA i

IThru$ I Sprint Load Taken By Lower Ball Joint Wh I Align Caster (deg) 0 to 1 0 Pos (ronge at - Camber (deg) 14 0 Neq to 34 0 Poscurb wtamp preferred) Toe-in (outside Irack inches) liS to 14 Stering spindle amp joinl type Reverse Elliott - Ball Joint

o Iinner bearing 1249tamete Wheel IOuter bearing I 749 Spindle

Thread ize I 34 - 20 Bearing type Taper Roller

(a) 281 with combination of V-8 engine and air conditioning (b) 3111 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning (c) 54 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning

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Page 2 AMA Specifications-Passenger Car Page 21

l 96MAKE OF CAR_p_o_n_t_l_middota_c_----__MODEL YEAR__ _ _9_DATE ISSUEa- 11- 68 REYISED~_ FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD

MODEL================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD~~S=P=R==IN=T==~===3=5=0==~===H==O====d===4=0=0====== (See Supplement page for detools on A SuspensonlSUSPENSION - GENERAL

PrOVISion tor broke dip confrtd

PrOYISIOn tor ace squaf control

SpecIal prOVISions for Jack Locating Provisions on Front and Rear Bumpers_e~o_r~lo~c~k~n~g~__________________~~______________--~~----______~

Shock ILT~y~p~e__________________~________________~~~~K-~~~~____LD~_W~a~y~________________ absorber iMake

Shock Absorbers d

Ironl amp r--------------------il---------------------shyreOr iPiston do

Firm Control in

SUSPENSION - FRONT Type and de5crlotlon

Ball joint independent front suspension with upper and lower control arms mounted on rubber bushings

Type con iMaterla I al1v Steel ISize (cod desgn eght amp 10

Spring 1140 X 360Ibar length dia)

Spng (He (lb per 1) 275 Std 22337 - 320 amp 345 (a) IRate al wheel lib ler n) 73 Std 22331 - 85 ~ 92 a lType link Inkle

Stoblzet Ilromeles) Link lMalerol amp bar dameter AllQ~ Steel 6a1S

SUSPENSION - REAR

Dr and Torque aken through Bear Sprjngs iTlpe Mnlti-Tgt-I-f ~areal amiddot r ltt-~p i-I~ize (Iengrh widtheot deSign

560 X 250lhelghr amp 10 bar ength amp dia 1

Sprong Spring rOle (lb per n) 82 Std 22337 - 79 8999118 amp 122 (a) ~ale or wheel lib per in) 83 Std 22337 - 80 90-TtfO~ 119 amp 123 ~a - Mounting rnsulatlon Iype Rubber Bushings

4 amp 5If lNo 01 leaes leal ~~hQck lelcomp or len s1 Compression

Stabi z r Type (Inklinldessframeless) Not Used MOI ol None

Not UsedT rack bar ty pe

(a) Alternate springs used as required for body styles and optional equipshyment

Form Rev 3-67

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

11 68MAKE OF CAR ~~~_P_o_n_t_i_a_c__--_MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEO- - REVISED_l-_)__

-FlREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400

MO DEl ===========---=~--=--_-=~==b==== ___ ~~__ ~ I

FRAME

Type ond desrq)tlon tSeparote frome

undrzed frome partlolfy ~ unit zed framel Integral Body - Frame Combination with Separate Ladder Type Front Frame Section

BODY - MISCElLANEOUS INFORMATION

Type c nosh (Iocque noml--r~- -- - --- - Acrylic Lacquer______

Hooci conr bolonced iys na) Ii ______-Xes__~ =------------Hooo el5e contol ( rnol enol) ~___ e~t~rIlc~

Vhce Incen No~ ocolon II Left Front Edge of Instrument Panel -+1-+_ Vis ib lej1rgugh -h--middot~~n=d-=s=hi~e==_l=d~___________________ _

I Engne No 10cOIon I Top of Cyl Block on R H Side Near Oil Filler (a)

---~-------------

-------~------

___---1NuCl-L_yen t WindJioCLlw--__________ JNillr1nlJ_yent WindQ~____

IFron I Zi g-Zag fpri n g wi t- h--F-o--aolJm--P=a~d--_____ _ Rear 1- d~I~______tr-_________~Z~lwg~-~Z~ag~~~~p~r~~n~g~ w~~Jo~~t~t~o~nu-~P~a~____________ 3d $eat

_ i_=_ro_n__~__C__on_p_~OI_)___ ~1-R_ea_r__--I___________

ir-~-r_a_nI -+________ZOL~bull Jg--ZioLa5O~g~S-Iltp~ri ng wi tILf-oa~m~P~ad-__________ Seu r =CK type r-iP-ea_r___-H- ingl~_ with -Co-t=-=ton~P-=ad==--______________ Ziljg~-~Zuag~-SltJP~r

Jrd sea

Wjild stlleid glass typ~ I e Single Curved Laminated Safety Platesigie Crved ~ laminated piatel

1de 910SS ype il curved Single Curved Tempered Safety Plate

~emDerea olatel

80Cklg) glos type compound

cvrveci bull tempered plate three Single Curved-TemperedSafety Plate (b) 22367piece 22337BODY STYLE ~~U~

Side ~Iass exposed surface ar a

10326Windshleid gloss eICoosed surface area

lJ~~Ull28b shy 83408192Backlight glass exposed surface areo -- -~-- 29804- 30235shy

---_

Totol gloss expos d surface area

_M_ ~ ~- --

Ign~t~on lock on steer~ng column aISo lOCkS steer~ng gear ana gearsn~r~ tIn Reverse with manual - Park with automatic transmission) key removable in locked position only and opening drivers door operates key in lock buzzer Interior ~ront door locking knobs moved

CalFront of RH cylinder bank on V~8 engines (b) Flexible plastic on convertible

torward to deter theft

Form Rev 3-67

AlVA Spccificatiols-Passe~Ce- Car Page 2J

ISSt ED _9-___-6_B_RV IS D_(e_)___N( 0 F CA( _---Po=ntlmiddotaC=----___MODE L Y 2Alt _1_9_69___ D AT

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD I FIREllIU) FIREBIRD

0 DEL ================F=I=RE=B=I=U)=====S=P=RNT=~=======3=5=O======H==O========4=O=O=====

(Indicate her standard oponal or NA on eoch )CGNVENIENCE EQUIPjVENT I Si~ ~indows Ootional

Power wndows ~~V~e~n~t-=~~~n~d~o~w~sL-____~______~_____________________________________~N~O~~Ve~n~t~W~i~n~d=o~w~s~________________~______________

L Backlight or tolgol Not Offered

Powr seat (specify typ os Power Tilt Seat (Fore and Aft Plus Elevation ~t Rear Edge) on ~H Bucket Seat - Optionalwell as avo lobility)

Radios (speedy type as well a availability)

Optional AM AM-FM A-FM Stereo - All Push Button Type

~ ItOr seot speok fIIr Optional

P~wer QfItenna Rear Mounted - Ootional

Not Offeredltecinng front seat bock (RL Or Doth)

Fronl eol head restroiner (RmiddotL or both) Standard

Clock Optional

Aor conditIone (5peclfy type Optional Reheat Cycle With Bi-Level A~r Distribut~on Systemand ova lobi Ii ty)

Safecruard Speedometer - Optional

tional on Cars With V-S En ine and Automatic ~ransm~ssion Combination

Not OfferedIgon lock lamp

Standard on Mardtop Coupe - Not Offered on ConvertibleDome lamp

Standard

Optional

Underhood lamp Ootional

CQurtesy lamp standard

Moa lamp Not Offered

Auto Irans quod lomp Slandard

3cereo Tape Player

Not Cf=ered

Ava~lable w~th All Radio Installations

~anual Antenna Front Mounted - Included itl Radio

Power Operated Top Optional on Convert~ble

Rear Window Defogger Optional - Not Ava~lable on Convertible

achometer Hood Mounted or Instrument Panel Mounted al

Elec Luggage Compt Lid Release Optional

LAMP HEIGHT AND SPACI~G

Height abov ground to center af bulb Or marker

Distance from CiL of cor to ente of bulb

tteocHomp

Toal

Sdeorncrkr

Headlomp

TOI

H9heu

-L-owes tmiddot

Hghest

Lowest

i Font

Rear

Inside

IOutsIde

Insde

OutSide

i I I I I

II I I

244

24 4

246

246

165

218

n4 281

160

252

Diectlonal Font

Reo

I I Same

250

as Tail Lamo

bull If Single headlamps at used ent here (al Panel mounted type not available at start ~f production - optional clock not available with this tachometer option

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-68REVISED_e__

WEIGHTS

MODEL Style No

illf-fIREBIRD SPRINT hardtoo Coupe CQmzertiole

22337 22367

i I1841 143032711 433 1929 1596 3521 i 433

I - _shy

6~7-i73 827 1 113 2 6 7 173 827 11 J

I1I i I II i

FIREBIRD 350 ErdtoE Coupe

i 223371

I i I i I 1962 14393401 I 433 1 567 173I

i -- shy

827 1 LJ gt ~

Convertible 22367 I

2046i 1605-36511433567 173 I i

82 7 i lJj 41

FIREBIRD HO I i bull I I II Hardton Coune 223 19841 14583442 1 433 i 567 173 827 ll

I433 I 567 1173 ffi7 1 l~jConvertible 22367 1 20681 16243692 I

I --~

l ~ I i

i i 1FIREBIRD 400 1_ ---shy20081 146313471 1 433 i 567 1173 827 _J jHardtop Coupe 223371 - i 433 567 117 3 827 ii 11Convertible 22367 1 2092 1629 1 3721 i i -shy- I

I =+II

i I

I -- shy

_

-- shy - shy shy

-- shy-

Ace sores amp EClJipmenl DII a WQhrs ~emcrrK

Automat~ Trans 0 Firebird and -FirebIrd -350 only Turbo Hvdra-Matic 1+ 18 1+ 10 + 28 I All models___

1+ 31 II - shy -- shyPower Steerincr - 2 1+ 29 I - - shy --- shy -Power Brakes DiscFrt l 1+ models+ 26 2 1+ 28 All - shyPower Brakes (DrumFrtl + 9 1+ 1 1+ 10 All except Firebird 4a1

-~----

Air Conditionina 1+108 1+ 4 1+112 i Firebird -- shy - ---- shyAir Conditionina +104 1+ 4 1+108 Firebird j50 Air Conditionincr 1+ 96 1+ 1+ 98 I Firebird

--~

2 400 shyRadio amp Man- Antenna + 6 1+ z + 9 - shy - -shy400 HO Enaine Oot I I 0 Firebird 400 400 EnqOp~ 12 I Firebird~()()--

- ~ ~~--- --shy _

Ram Air IV - 10 shy 2 I -shy - - shy

-----------shy

I -- - shy - shy _ shy -- shy - -shy -- shy- - - - --

I 1 --- shy

I I -- shy - shy -- shy

-- - shy -- shy -I I I I

-middotReference - SAE Aeraspace-Autamalive draWing standards Section E 1_02 (d)_

Page 25 PcgAMA Specifications-Passenger Car 25

CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

KEY SHEET

EXTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

vpoundRTICAL

ERO liNe

ACTUAL FRONT WIDTH OF OASH~ LZ) ~

~ y~ ~ I Hl01 ~- - j ~--t-

i ---101114 plusmnL30middot H138 I

j t~ i -- _ r-7il-r ~HL2 Jj~(~-- ~---LIZ7-- H 106 CLUOpoundO RAMP HI07

AGLpoundl Ll04J LIO LIOS

I -- L 103 ~--------

LENGTH amp HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE

INTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

WIDTH gtlt50 H51

FRONT COMPT qEAR COMPT

-- H~6 -=~-- ~~Tmiddot~ )~_L~8~A__ I

THIRD SEAT

- L204 -t

Form RaY 3-67

AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 26 Poge 26

CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET

DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS

oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround

eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull

11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out

SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured

Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS

EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF

DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn

L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard

eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front

_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr

LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf

123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~

_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension

130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface

EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the

ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole

centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle

enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol

mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel

H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t

~t front of rear wnee openIng

middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord

GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an

ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS

104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis

106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes

11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes

Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie

HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson

fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal

L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal

H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~

L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol

ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS

H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~

REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen

Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon

from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~

L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of

pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg

H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering

L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat

~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon

~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon

-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side

Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when

r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo

comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~

-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn

est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt

grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi

STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L

lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n

1 at HIP ROeM

c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f

plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third

-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure

H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical

STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The

hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne

L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne

W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level

W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~

H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine

H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen

V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised

W4 L20J H20 I 1728

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MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 ----------------~d----

FlREBIRD FlREBIRD I FlREBIRD FlREBIRD IMODEl================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD==k==S=P=R=INT==~=====35=0==~====H==O===~==4=0=0======

DRIV EUNITS - PROPELLER SHAFT cont)

IType lplalnInter- Not Usedanh-fcton)mediate

Ilubrication (filtlngbearing Not UsedIprepack)

iType Splined SI ip INumber 01 teeth 27Yoke

15 0 00 1175

IMoke and Mig No Saginaw - Size 44 (Regular) INumber used

Universal

lOIn ts

IType (boll and trunnioncroSSI

Rear ottach(umiddotboltclompec) II

Bearing I Type ipiclin

onllmiddotfriction)

Ilubric (fittng

prepack) II

Cross U-Bo1t

Anti-Friction

Prepacked De token through torque tube

Or arms sprIngs) Sprinas Torque token through (torque tube

or orms i sprIngs) Springs

DRIVE UNITS - AXlE Type (front reorl Rear

Semi-Floating HypoidDescplon

limited Slip differentol ype Spring Loaded Clutch (Opt )

150Drive Pinion Offset

2No of differential pinions

Pinion odlustment (shim otheri Sh~m

Pinion beoflng adj (shim other) Collapsible Spacer Wheel bearing type Single Row Ball Bearinq

CapaCIty (pt) 3 Type recommended A-9 Hy-goid (a)

lubricant Summer 80-90~~gti~ Wintercosi ty 80-90

Inumber Extreme cold 80-90

AXlE RATIO TOOTH COMBINATIONS (See page 3 for ax Ie ralia us age)

AI ratio 2411~56127812931~O813231 3361 3551

No of Pinion 17 16 14 14 13 13 11 11 teeth IRing geor 41 41 39 41 40 42 37 39

3901

10 39

~33

9 139

Ring Gear DO 81~5

(a) Special lubricant required with limited slip differential

ge i 3 Poge 18AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODel YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErj-11-68 REVISED(e)

I FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD

MODEL SPRINT 350 HO 400

oRIV EUNITS - WH EELS ~ Tye amp morerlol Disc - Steel

Std I 14 x 6 (a~ 14 x 7 (a) ~m ISlle amp flonge type)

IOpt None ~pe (bolt or stud) Bolt

qohment i Circle dlamerer 475 I Number ond size 5 716 - 20

MODEL

DRIVE UNITS- TIRES

I Size ply rating amp ply E70 shyType (boos radiol elc)

Stondora i Full roted Front

14 F7~

In flo II n ~-__--J+-___-L=t-IJuJJ--JiJUcuLJ--=----~-J=uuuJu-ldJi1lll-____ Pr Reo

Rev Mi Ie 01 SO MPh

F70 - 14 (b)

F70 - 14 Polyglas - 2 Ply carcass with 2 Fiberglass Tread Plys shy4 Ply Rated

BRAKES - PARKING Type of control Foot Lever Application - Hand Pull Release LocOllon of conrol Below~Instrument Panel at Left Operoes on Rear Service Brakes If sepa- Type (inlernal or external) Not =lgtnarat9 rote from Drum diameter lll~ cOTa ~Q

Srv ce

Drakos Lining size (length )( wdTh ~ thickness) Not Separate

(a) On four road ~wrreelsmiddot- std Space Saver Spare tire is on 14 x 5 rim wheel (b) 2 Ply - 4 Ply rated Std spare tire size is 735 - 14 - space saver

type Size increases to 775-14 for v-a cars with AC and v-a convertiblE without AC

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MAKE OF CAR_-=-Po~n~ti 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6 8REVISED (e)a~c__MODEl YEAR

FIREBIRD I FIREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD MODEl ________________~~F_I_RE~B_I~RD~~_SP_RI __~____ __~____ ____~____~4~0~0____N_T 3_5_0 H_O

BRAKES - SERVICE Type (drum) or (disc amp no of coistons Drum - Std Front Disc-Sinqle Opt La)

Self adustng (std opt NA) Standard

Special [ Type proportion delay - Metering Type - DelayValving r metering other

Power broke make amp I Std ---Iype (remote int elc)1 Opt Delco Moraine Inteqral Tvpe Vacuum Suspended (b)

Effective area (Sq in) 1494 1036 Grass lining area (sq inl U 1555 1106 Swecol area (so in) 2692 3509 Front 10 Reor Effectiveness Relationship 626 626

Diameter I Front 95 -shy(nominal) I Rear 95

Drum Type and

Cast Alloy Iron (c)material -shyOuter working diameter -shy 1094 Inner working diameter -shy 688

ROlor 100WorkinCl width -shyI Moteriol amp type (ventedsolid -shy Cast Alloy Iron - Vente d

Wheel cyt Front 1125 29375 inder bore Reor 875

Moster Bore 1 00 1125

Cyli der di splocemenl Fronl 59 69 di stribulion I Rear 41 31

Pedol orc ralio 621 (d) 351 (d)

Line pressure at 100 lb pedal load 700 800 Shoe I Front (e) None Clearance I Rear (e)

Bonded or ri eted Riveted Material Molded Asbestos

Size Prim or 76 X 25 X 196 540 X 1 93 X 41 outmiddot

Front (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 25 X 265 ~S40 X 1~u X 44

I 1) thickness orinmiddot board - shy

Broke Segments per shoe OneI

ining Material Molded Asbestos

Size Prim or 76 X 20 X 196out-

Rear (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 20 X 265

thickness) or inshyboard

Segments per shoe One

Excludes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Includes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Total swept area for four brakes (Widest lining contoct width for each brake x its contact circumference) (a) Included with power brake option (b) Included with front disc brake option (c) Front Finned 1 pc casting Rear Finned composite ~d) Ratio at 05 in push rod travel e) Tighten drum brakes to heavy drag then back off 26 notches

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MAKE OF CAR__o_n_t_~_a_c____MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSU -11-68 REV

MODEL

STEERING -Manual (sId opt NA) i Standard Power iSId opt NA) i Ootional Adjuslab Ie Type and

Iilting Wheel Adjusts Vertically - Seven Positionsdescriptionste ring wheel

(tilt swing other) I(std apr NA) I Optional Manual 1475 X 1525

Whee I 0 i ame ter 14) X 1gtgtPower I

Wall to woll (I amp r) I 411OutSioe TurnIng

front Curb to curb (I amp r) I 385diam Ier

Wall to wall (I amp r) iInside 225(feet) reor Curb to curb (I amp r) II 230

IType Recirculating Ball Bearing Make Saginaw

Monua I Gear ~41 (a~IRatos 2621 (b) INo he 1 lurns (stop to stop)

IType (coalol linkoge etc)

Make

Power G ar

I T p

47 (c)

161 1241 Belt rrorn Crankshaft

iNo wheel turns (stop to stop) 2--5- - Lock to Lock i Type Link Paralleloqramr---- ILocation (front or reOr

0

Rear of Wheelsof wheels OTher)Linkage

Drag link (trans or longt) lransStrqRod Connects Tie RodsPitman amp Idler Arms ITi rods (one or two) i Two Inciination at camber (d g) I 8 14 to 914 5deg Camber B tUpper I Ball Jointeartngs I

(type) lLow r String

Ball JointA i

IThru$ I Sprint Load Taken By Lower Ball Joint Wh I Align Caster (deg) 0 to 1 0 Pos (ronge at - Camber (deg) 14 0 Neq to 34 0 Poscurb wtamp preferred) Toe-in (outside Irack inches) liS to 14 Stering spindle amp joinl type Reverse Elliott - Ball Joint

o Iinner bearing 1249tamete Wheel IOuter bearing I 749 Spindle

Thread ize I 34 - 20 Bearing type Taper Roller

(a) 281 with combination of V-8 engine and air conditioning (b) 3111 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning (c) 54 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning

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l 96MAKE OF CAR_p_o_n_t_l_middota_c_----__MODEL YEAR__ _ _9_DATE ISSUEa- 11- 68 REYISED~_ FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD

MODEL================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD~~S=P=R==IN=T==~===3=5=0==~===H==O====d===4=0=0====== (See Supplement page for detools on A SuspensonlSUSPENSION - GENERAL

PrOVISion tor broke dip confrtd

PrOYISIOn tor ace squaf control

SpecIal prOVISions for Jack Locating Provisions on Front and Rear Bumpers_e~o_r~lo~c~k~n~g~__________________~~______________--~~----______~

Shock ILT~y~p~e__________________~________________~~~~K-~~~~____LD~_W~a~y~________________ absorber iMake

Shock Absorbers d

Ironl amp r--------------------il---------------------shyreOr iPiston do

Firm Control in

SUSPENSION - FRONT Type and de5crlotlon

Ball joint independent front suspension with upper and lower control arms mounted on rubber bushings

Type con iMaterla I al1v Steel ISize (cod desgn eght amp 10

Spring 1140 X 360Ibar length dia)

Spng (He (lb per 1) 275 Std 22337 - 320 amp 345 (a) IRate al wheel lib ler n) 73 Std 22331 - 85 ~ 92 a lType link Inkle

Stoblzet Ilromeles) Link lMalerol amp bar dameter AllQ~ Steel 6a1S

SUSPENSION - REAR

Dr and Torque aken through Bear Sprjngs iTlpe Mnlti-Tgt-I-f ~areal amiddot r ltt-~p i-I~ize (Iengrh widtheot deSign

560 X 250lhelghr amp 10 bar ength amp dia 1

Sprong Spring rOle (lb per n) 82 Std 22337 - 79 8999118 amp 122 (a) ~ale or wheel lib per in) 83 Std 22337 - 80 90-TtfO~ 119 amp 123 ~a - Mounting rnsulatlon Iype Rubber Bushings

4 amp 5If lNo 01 leaes leal ~~hQck lelcomp or len s1 Compression

Stabi z r Type (Inklinldessframeless) Not Used MOI ol None

Not UsedT rack bar ty pe

(a) Alternate springs used as required for body styles and optional equipshyment

Form Rev 3-67

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11 68MAKE OF CAR ~~~_P_o_n_t_i_a_c__--_MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEO- - REVISED_l-_)__

-FlREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400

MO DEl ===========---=~--=--_-=~==b==== ___ ~~__ ~ I

FRAME

Type ond desrq)tlon tSeparote frome

undrzed frome partlolfy ~ unit zed framel Integral Body - Frame Combination with Separate Ladder Type Front Frame Section

BODY - MISCElLANEOUS INFORMATION

Type c nosh (Iocque noml--r~- -- - --- - Acrylic Lacquer______

Hooci conr bolonced iys na) Ii ______-Xes__~ =------------Hooo el5e contol ( rnol enol) ~___ e~t~rIlc~

Vhce Incen No~ ocolon II Left Front Edge of Instrument Panel -+1-+_ Vis ib lej1rgugh -h--middot~~n=d-=s=hi~e==_l=d~___________________ _

I Engne No 10cOIon I Top of Cyl Block on R H Side Near Oil Filler (a)

---~-------------

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___---1NuCl-L_yen t WindJioCLlw--__________ JNillr1nlJ_yent WindQ~____

IFron I Zi g-Zag fpri n g wi t- h--F-o--aolJm--P=a~d--_____ _ Rear 1- d~I~______tr-_________~Z~lwg~-~Z~ag~~~~p~r~~n~g~ w~~Jo~~t~t~o~nu-~P~a~____________ 3d $eat

_ i_=_ro_n__~__C__on_p_~OI_)___ ~1-R_ea_r__--I___________

ir-~-r_a_nI -+________ZOL~bull Jg--ZioLa5O~g~S-Iltp~ri ng wi tILf-oa~m~P~ad-__________ Seu r =CK type r-iP-ea_r___-H- ingl~_ with -Co-t=-=ton~P-=ad==--______________ Ziljg~-~Zuag~-SltJP~r

Jrd sea

Wjild stlleid glass typ~ I e Single Curved Laminated Safety Platesigie Crved ~ laminated piatel

1de 910SS ype il curved Single Curved Tempered Safety Plate

~emDerea olatel

80Cklg) glos type compound

cvrveci bull tempered plate three Single Curved-TemperedSafety Plate (b) 22367piece 22337BODY STYLE ~~U~

Side ~Iass exposed surface ar a

10326Windshleid gloss eICoosed surface area

lJ~~Ull28b shy 83408192Backlight glass exposed surface areo -- -~-- 29804- 30235shy

---_

Totol gloss expos d surface area

_M_ ~ ~- --

Ign~t~on lock on steer~ng column aISo lOCkS steer~ng gear ana gearsn~r~ tIn Reverse with manual - Park with automatic transmission) key removable in locked position only and opening drivers door operates key in lock buzzer Interior ~ront door locking knobs moved

CalFront of RH cylinder bank on V~8 engines (b) Flexible plastic on convertible

torward to deter theft

Form Rev 3-67

AlVA Spccificatiols-Passe~Ce- Car Page 2J

ISSt ED _9-___-6_B_RV IS D_(e_)___N( 0 F CA( _---Po=ntlmiddotaC=----___MODE L Y 2Alt _1_9_69___ D AT

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD I FIREllIU) FIREBIRD

0 DEL ================F=I=RE=B=I=U)=====S=P=RNT=~=======3=5=O======H==O========4=O=O=====

(Indicate her standard oponal or NA on eoch )CGNVENIENCE EQUIPjVENT I Si~ ~indows Ootional

Power wndows ~~V~e~n~t-=~~~n~d~o~w~sL-____~______~_____________________________________~N~O~~Ve~n~t~W~i~n~d=o~w~s~________________~______________

L Backlight or tolgol Not Offered

Powr seat (specify typ os Power Tilt Seat (Fore and Aft Plus Elevation ~t Rear Edge) on ~H Bucket Seat - Optionalwell as avo lobility)

Radios (speedy type as well a availability)

Optional AM AM-FM A-FM Stereo - All Push Button Type

~ ItOr seot speok fIIr Optional

P~wer QfItenna Rear Mounted - Ootional

Not Offeredltecinng front seat bock (RL Or Doth)

Fronl eol head restroiner (RmiddotL or both) Standard

Clock Optional

Aor conditIone (5peclfy type Optional Reheat Cycle With Bi-Level A~r Distribut~on Systemand ova lobi Ii ty)

Safecruard Speedometer - Optional

tional on Cars With V-S En ine and Automatic ~ransm~ssion Combination

Not OfferedIgon lock lamp

Standard on Mardtop Coupe - Not Offered on ConvertibleDome lamp

Standard

Optional

Underhood lamp Ootional

CQurtesy lamp standard

Moa lamp Not Offered

Auto Irans quod lomp Slandard

3cereo Tape Player

Not Cf=ered

Ava~lable w~th All Radio Installations

~anual Antenna Front Mounted - Included itl Radio

Power Operated Top Optional on Convert~ble

Rear Window Defogger Optional - Not Ava~lable on Convertible

achometer Hood Mounted or Instrument Panel Mounted al

Elec Luggage Compt Lid Release Optional

LAMP HEIGHT AND SPACI~G

Height abov ground to center af bulb Or marker

Distance from CiL of cor to ente of bulb

tteocHomp

Toal

Sdeorncrkr

Headlomp

TOI

H9heu

-L-owes tmiddot

Hghest

Lowest

i Font

Rear

Inside

IOutsIde

Insde

OutSide

i I I I I

II I I

244

24 4

246

246

165

218

n4 281

160

252

Diectlonal Font

Reo

I I Same

250

as Tail Lamo

bull If Single headlamps at used ent here (al Panel mounted type not available at start ~f production - optional clock not available with this tachometer option

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MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-68REVISED_e__

WEIGHTS

MODEL Style No

illf-fIREBIRD SPRINT hardtoo Coupe CQmzertiole

22337 22367

i I1841 143032711 433 1929 1596 3521 i 433

I - _shy

6~7-i73 827 1 113 2 6 7 173 827 11 J

I1I i I II i

FIREBIRD 350 ErdtoE Coupe

i 223371

I i I i I 1962 14393401 I 433 1 567 173I

i -- shy

827 1 LJ gt ~

Convertible 22367 I

2046i 1605-36511433567 173 I i

82 7 i lJj 41

FIREBIRD HO I i bull I I II Hardton Coune 223 19841 14583442 1 433 i 567 173 827 ll

I433 I 567 1173 ffi7 1 l~jConvertible 22367 1 20681 16243692 I

I --~

l ~ I i

i i 1FIREBIRD 400 1_ ---shy20081 146313471 1 433 i 567 1173 827 _J jHardtop Coupe 223371 - i 433 567 117 3 827 ii 11Convertible 22367 1 2092 1629 1 3721 i i -shy- I

I =+II

i I

I -- shy

_

-- shy - shy shy

-- shy-

Ace sores amp EClJipmenl DII a WQhrs ~emcrrK

Automat~ Trans 0 Firebird and -FirebIrd -350 only Turbo Hvdra-Matic 1+ 18 1+ 10 + 28 I All models___

1+ 31 II - shy -- shyPower Steerincr - 2 1+ 29 I - - shy --- shy -Power Brakes DiscFrt l 1+ models+ 26 2 1+ 28 All - shyPower Brakes (DrumFrtl + 9 1+ 1 1+ 10 All except Firebird 4a1

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Air Conditionina 1+108 1+ 4 1+112 i Firebird -- shy - ---- shyAir Conditionina +104 1+ 4 1+108 Firebird j50 Air Conditionincr 1+ 96 1+ 1+ 98 I Firebird

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2 400 shyRadio amp Man- Antenna + 6 1+ z + 9 - shy - -shy400 HO Enaine Oot I I 0 Firebird 400 400 EnqOp~ 12 I Firebird~()()--

- ~ ~~--- --shy _

Ram Air IV - 10 shy 2 I -shy - - shy

-----------shy

I -- - shy - shy _ shy -- shy - -shy -- shy- - - - --

I 1 --- shy

I I -- shy - shy -- shy

-- - shy -- shy -I I I I

-middotReference - SAE Aeraspace-Autamalive draWing standards Section E 1_02 (d)_

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CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

KEY SHEET

EXTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

vpoundRTICAL

ERO liNe

ACTUAL FRONT WIDTH OF OASH~ LZ) ~

~ y~ ~ I Hl01 ~- - j ~--t-

i ---101114 plusmnL30middot H138 I

j t~ i -- _ r-7il-r ~HL2 Jj~(~-- ~---LIZ7-- H 106 CLUOpoundO RAMP HI07

AGLpoundl Ll04J LIO LIOS

I -- L 103 ~--------

LENGTH amp HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE

INTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

WIDTH gtlt50 H51

FRONT COMPT qEAR COMPT

-- H~6 -=~-- ~~Tmiddot~ )~_L~8~A__ I

THIRD SEAT

- L204 -t

Form RaY 3-67

AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 26 Poge 26

CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET

DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS

oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround

eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull

11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out

SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured

Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS

EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF

DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn

L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard

eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front

_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr

LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf

123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~

_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension

130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface

EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the

ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole

centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle

enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol

mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel

H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t

~t front of rear wnee openIng

middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord

GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an

ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS

104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis

106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes

11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes

Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie

HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson

fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal

L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal

H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~

L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol

ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS

H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~

REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen

Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon

from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~

L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of

pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg

H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering

L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat

~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon

~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon

-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side

Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when

r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo

comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~

-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn

est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt

grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi

STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L

lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n

1 at HIP ROeM

c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f

plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third

-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure

H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical

STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The

hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne

L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne

W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level

W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~

H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine

H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen

V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised

W4 L20J H20 I 1728

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ge i 3 Poge 18AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODel YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUErj-11-68 REVISED(e)

I FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD FIREBIRD

MODEL SPRINT 350 HO 400

oRIV EUNITS - WH EELS ~ Tye amp morerlol Disc - Steel

Std I 14 x 6 (a~ 14 x 7 (a) ~m ISlle amp flonge type)

IOpt None ~pe (bolt or stud) Bolt

qohment i Circle dlamerer 475 I Number ond size 5 716 - 20

MODEL

DRIVE UNITS- TIRES

I Size ply rating amp ply E70 shyType (boos radiol elc)

Stondora i Full roted Front

14 F7~

In flo II n ~-__--J+-___-L=t-IJuJJ--JiJUcuLJ--=----~-J=uuuJu-ldJi1lll-____ Pr Reo

Rev Mi Ie 01 SO MPh

F70 - 14 (b)

F70 - 14 Polyglas - 2 Ply carcass with 2 Fiberglass Tread Plys shy4 Ply Rated

BRAKES - PARKING Type of control Foot Lever Application - Hand Pull Release LocOllon of conrol Below~Instrument Panel at Left Operoes on Rear Service Brakes If sepa- Type (inlernal or external) Not =lgtnarat9 rote from Drum diameter lll~ cOTa ~Q

Srv ce

Drakos Lining size (length )( wdTh ~ thickness) Not Separate

(a) On four road ~wrreelsmiddot- std Space Saver Spare tire is on 14 x 5 rim wheel (b) 2 Ply - 4 Ply rated Std spare tire size is 735 - 14 - space saver

type Size increases to 775-14 for v-a cars with AC and v-a convertiblE without AC

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MAKE OF CAR_-=-Po~n~ti 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6 8REVISED (e)a~c__MODEl YEAR

FIREBIRD I FIREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD MODEl ________________~~F_I_RE~B_I~RD~~_SP_RI __~____ __~____ ____~____~4~0~0____N_T 3_5_0 H_O

BRAKES - SERVICE Type (drum) or (disc amp no of coistons Drum - Std Front Disc-Sinqle Opt La)

Self adustng (std opt NA) Standard

Special [ Type proportion delay - Metering Type - DelayValving r metering other

Power broke make amp I Std ---Iype (remote int elc)1 Opt Delco Moraine Inteqral Tvpe Vacuum Suspended (b)

Effective area (Sq in) 1494 1036 Grass lining area (sq inl U 1555 1106 Swecol area (so in) 2692 3509 Front 10 Reor Effectiveness Relationship 626 626

Diameter I Front 95 -shy(nominal) I Rear 95

Drum Type and

Cast Alloy Iron (c)material -shyOuter working diameter -shy 1094 Inner working diameter -shy 688

ROlor 100WorkinCl width -shyI Moteriol amp type (ventedsolid -shy Cast Alloy Iron - Vente d

Wheel cyt Front 1125 29375 inder bore Reor 875

Moster Bore 1 00 1125

Cyli der di splocemenl Fronl 59 69 di stribulion I Rear 41 31

Pedol orc ralio 621 (d) 351 (d)

Line pressure at 100 lb pedal load 700 800 Shoe I Front (e) None Clearance I Rear (e)

Bonded or ri eted Riveted Material Molded Asbestos

Size Prim or 76 X 25 X 196 540 X 1 93 X 41 outmiddot

Front (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 25 X 265 ~S40 X 1~u X 44

I 1) thickness orinmiddot board - shy

Broke Segments per shoe OneI

ining Material Molded Asbestos

Size Prim or 76 X 20 X 196out-

Rear (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 20 X 265

thickness) or inshyboard

Segments per shoe One

Excludes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Includes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Total swept area for four brakes (Widest lining contoct width for each brake x its contact circumference) (a) Included with power brake option (b) Included with front disc brake option (c) Front Finned 1 pc casting Rear Finned composite ~d) Ratio at 05 in push rod travel e) Tighten drum brakes to heavy drag then back off 26 notches

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MAKE OF CAR__o_n_t_~_a_c____MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSU -11-68 REV

MODEL

STEERING -Manual (sId opt NA) i Standard Power iSId opt NA) i Ootional Adjuslab Ie Type and

Iilting Wheel Adjusts Vertically - Seven Positionsdescriptionste ring wheel

(tilt swing other) I(std apr NA) I Optional Manual 1475 X 1525

Whee I 0 i ame ter 14) X 1gtgtPower I

Wall to woll (I amp r) I 411OutSioe TurnIng

front Curb to curb (I amp r) I 385diam Ier

Wall to wall (I amp r) iInside 225(feet) reor Curb to curb (I amp r) II 230

IType Recirculating Ball Bearing Make Saginaw

Monua I Gear ~41 (a~IRatos 2621 (b) INo he 1 lurns (stop to stop)

IType (coalol linkoge etc)

Make

Power G ar

I T p

47 (c)

161 1241 Belt rrorn Crankshaft

iNo wheel turns (stop to stop) 2--5- - Lock to Lock i Type Link Paralleloqramr---- ILocation (front or reOr

0

Rear of Wheelsof wheels OTher)Linkage

Drag link (trans or longt) lransStrqRod Connects Tie RodsPitman amp Idler Arms ITi rods (one or two) i Two Inciination at camber (d g) I 8 14 to 914 5deg Camber B tUpper I Ball Jointeartngs I

(type) lLow r String

Ball JointA i

IThru$ I Sprint Load Taken By Lower Ball Joint Wh I Align Caster (deg) 0 to 1 0 Pos (ronge at - Camber (deg) 14 0 Neq to 34 0 Poscurb wtamp preferred) Toe-in (outside Irack inches) liS to 14 Stering spindle amp joinl type Reverse Elliott - Ball Joint

o Iinner bearing 1249tamete Wheel IOuter bearing I 749 Spindle

Thread ize I 34 - 20 Bearing type Taper Roller

(a) 281 with combination of V-8 engine and air conditioning (b) 3111 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning (c) 54 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning

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l 96MAKE OF CAR_p_o_n_t_l_middota_c_----__MODEL YEAR__ _ _9_DATE ISSUEa- 11- 68 REYISED~_ FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD

MODEL================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD~~S=P=R==IN=T==~===3=5=0==~===H==O====d===4=0=0====== (See Supplement page for detools on A SuspensonlSUSPENSION - GENERAL

PrOVISion tor broke dip confrtd

PrOYISIOn tor ace squaf control

SpecIal prOVISions for Jack Locating Provisions on Front and Rear Bumpers_e~o_r~lo~c~k~n~g~__________________~~______________--~~----______~

Shock ILT~y~p~e__________________~________________~~~~K-~~~~____LD~_W~a~y~________________ absorber iMake

Shock Absorbers d

Ironl amp r--------------------il---------------------shyreOr iPiston do

Firm Control in

SUSPENSION - FRONT Type and de5crlotlon

Ball joint independent front suspension with upper and lower control arms mounted on rubber bushings

Type con iMaterla I al1v Steel ISize (cod desgn eght amp 10

Spring 1140 X 360Ibar length dia)

Spng (He (lb per 1) 275 Std 22337 - 320 amp 345 (a) IRate al wheel lib ler n) 73 Std 22331 - 85 ~ 92 a lType link Inkle

Stoblzet Ilromeles) Link lMalerol amp bar dameter AllQ~ Steel 6a1S

SUSPENSION - REAR

Dr and Torque aken through Bear Sprjngs iTlpe Mnlti-Tgt-I-f ~areal amiddot r ltt-~p i-I~ize (Iengrh widtheot deSign

560 X 250lhelghr amp 10 bar ength amp dia 1

Sprong Spring rOle (lb per n) 82 Std 22337 - 79 8999118 amp 122 (a) ~ale or wheel lib per in) 83 Std 22337 - 80 90-TtfO~ 119 amp 123 ~a - Mounting rnsulatlon Iype Rubber Bushings

4 amp 5If lNo 01 leaes leal ~~hQck lelcomp or len s1 Compression

Stabi z r Type (Inklinldessframeless) Not Used MOI ol None

Not UsedT rack bar ty pe

(a) Alternate springs used as required for body styles and optional equipshyment

Form Rev 3-67

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11 68MAKE OF CAR ~~~_P_o_n_t_i_a_c__--_MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEO- - REVISED_l-_)__

-FlREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400

MO DEl ===========---=~--=--_-=~==b==== ___ ~~__ ~ I

FRAME

Type ond desrq)tlon tSeparote frome

undrzed frome partlolfy ~ unit zed framel Integral Body - Frame Combination with Separate Ladder Type Front Frame Section

BODY - MISCElLANEOUS INFORMATION

Type c nosh (Iocque noml--r~- -- - --- - Acrylic Lacquer______

Hooci conr bolonced iys na) Ii ______-Xes__~ =------------Hooo el5e contol ( rnol enol) ~___ e~t~rIlc~

Vhce Incen No~ ocolon II Left Front Edge of Instrument Panel -+1-+_ Vis ib lej1rgugh -h--middot~~n=d-=s=hi~e==_l=d~___________________ _

I Engne No 10cOIon I Top of Cyl Block on R H Side Near Oil Filler (a)

---~-------------

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___---1NuCl-L_yen t WindJioCLlw--__________ JNillr1nlJ_yent WindQ~____

IFron I Zi g-Zag fpri n g wi t- h--F-o--aolJm--P=a~d--_____ _ Rear 1- d~I~______tr-_________~Z~lwg~-~Z~ag~~~~p~r~~n~g~ w~~Jo~~t~t~o~nu-~P~a~____________ 3d $eat

_ i_=_ro_n__~__C__on_p_~OI_)___ ~1-R_ea_r__--I___________

ir-~-r_a_nI -+________ZOL~bull Jg--ZioLa5O~g~S-Iltp~ri ng wi tILf-oa~m~P~ad-__________ Seu r =CK type r-iP-ea_r___-H- ingl~_ with -Co-t=-=ton~P-=ad==--______________ Ziljg~-~Zuag~-SltJP~r

Jrd sea

Wjild stlleid glass typ~ I e Single Curved Laminated Safety Platesigie Crved ~ laminated piatel

1de 910SS ype il curved Single Curved Tempered Safety Plate

~emDerea olatel

80Cklg) glos type compound

cvrveci bull tempered plate three Single Curved-TemperedSafety Plate (b) 22367piece 22337BODY STYLE ~~U~

Side ~Iass exposed surface ar a

10326Windshleid gloss eICoosed surface area

lJ~~Ull28b shy 83408192Backlight glass exposed surface areo -- -~-- 29804- 30235shy

---_

Totol gloss expos d surface area

_M_ ~ ~- --

Ign~t~on lock on steer~ng column aISo lOCkS steer~ng gear ana gearsn~r~ tIn Reverse with manual - Park with automatic transmission) key removable in locked position only and opening drivers door operates key in lock buzzer Interior ~ront door locking knobs moved

CalFront of RH cylinder bank on V~8 engines (b) Flexible plastic on convertible

torward to deter theft

Form Rev 3-67

AlVA Spccificatiols-Passe~Ce- Car Page 2J

ISSt ED _9-___-6_B_RV IS D_(e_)___N( 0 F CA( _---Po=ntlmiddotaC=----___MODE L Y 2Alt _1_9_69___ D AT

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD I FIREllIU) FIREBIRD

0 DEL ================F=I=RE=B=I=U)=====S=P=RNT=~=======3=5=O======H==O========4=O=O=====

(Indicate her standard oponal or NA on eoch )CGNVENIENCE EQUIPjVENT I Si~ ~indows Ootional

Power wndows ~~V~e~n~t-=~~~n~d~o~w~sL-____~______~_____________________________________~N~O~~Ve~n~t~W~i~n~d=o~w~s~________________~______________

L Backlight or tolgol Not Offered

Powr seat (specify typ os Power Tilt Seat (Fore and Aft Plus Elevation ~t Rear Edge) on ~H Bucket Seat - Optionalwell as avo lobility)

Radios (speedy type as well a availability)

Optional AM AM-FM A-FM Stereo - All Push Button Type

~ ItOr seot speok fIIr Optional

P~wer QfItenna Rear Mounted - Ootional

Not Offeredltecinng front seat bock (RL Or Doth)

Fronl eol head restroiner (RmiddotL or both) Standard

Clock Optional

Aor conditIone (5peclfy type Optional Reheat Cycle With Bi-Level A~r Distribut~on Systemand ova lobi Ii ty)

Safecruard Speedometer - Optional

tional on Cars With V-S En ine and Automatic ~ransm~ssion Combination

Not OfferedIgon lock lamp

Standard on Mardtop Coupe - Not Offered on ConvertibleDome lamp

Standard

Optional

Underhood lamp Ootional

CQurtesy lamp standard

Moa lamp Not Offered

Auto Irans quod lomp Slandard

3cereo Tape Player

Not Cf=ered

Ava~lable w~th All Radio Installations

~anual Antenna Front Mounted - Included itl Radio

Power Operated Top Optional on Convert~ble

Rear Window Defogger Optional - Not Ava~lable on Convertible

achometer Hood Mounted or Instrument Panel Mounted al

Elec Luggage Compt Lid Release Optional

LAMP HEIGHT AND SPACI~G

Height abov ground to center af bulb Or marker

Distance from CiL of cor to ente of bulb

tteocHomp

Toal

Sdeorncrkr

Headlomp

TOI

H9heu

-L-owes tmiddot

Hghest

Lowest

i Font

Rear

Inside

IOutsIde

Insde

OutSide

i I I I I

II I I

244

24 4

246

246

165

218

n4 281

160

252

Diectlonal Font

Reo

I I Same

250

as Tail Lamo

bull If Single headlamps at used ent here (al Panel mounted type not available at start ~f production - optional clock not available with this tachometer option

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MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-68REVISED_e__

WEIGHTS

MODEL Style No

illf-fIREBIRD SPRINT hardtoo Coupe CQmzertiole

22337 22367

i I1841 143032711 433 1929 1596 3521 i 433

I - _shy

6~7-i73 827 1 113 2 6 7 173 827 11 J

I1I i I II i

FIREBIRD 350 ErdtoE Coupe

i 223371

I i I i I 1962 14393401 I 433 1 567 173I

i -- shy

827 1 LJ gt ~

Convertible 22367 I

2046i 1605-36511433567 173 I i

82 7 i lJj 41

FIREBIRD HO I i bull I I II Hardton Coune 223 19841 14583442 1 433 i 567 173 827 ll

I433 I 567 1173 ffi7 1 l~jConvertible 22367 1 20681 16243692 I

I --~

l ~ I i

i i 1FIREBIRD 400 1_ ---shy20081 146313471 1 433 i 567 1173 827 _J jHardtop Coupe 223371 - i 433 567 117 3 827 ii 11Convertible 22367 1 2092 1629 1 3721 i i -shy- I

I =+II

i I

I -- shy

_

-- shy - shy shy

-- shy-

Ace sores amp EClJipmenl DII a WQhrs ~emcrrK

Automat~ Trans 0 Firebird and -FirebIrd -350 only Turbo Hvdra-Matic 1+ 18 1+ 10 + 28 I All models___

1+ 31 II - shy -- shyPower Steerincr - 2 1+ 29 I - - shy --- shy -Power Brakes DiscFrt l 1+ models+ 26 2 1+ 28 All - shyPower Brakes (DrumFrtl + 9 1+ 1 1+ 10 All except Firebird 4a1

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Air Conditionina 1+108 1+ 4 1+112 i Firebird -- shy - ---- shyAir Conditionina +104 1+ 4 1+108 Firebird j50 Air Conditionincr 1+ 96 1+ 1+ 98 I Firebird

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2 400 shyRadio amp Man- Antenna + 6 1+ z + 9 - shy - -shy400 HO Enaine Oot I I 0 Firebird 400 400 EnqOp~ 12 I Firebird~()()--

- ~ ~~--- --shy _

Ram Air IV - 10 shy 2 I -shy - - shy

-----------shy

I -- - shy - shy _ shy -- shy - -shy -- shy- - - - --

I 1 --- shy

I I -- shy - shy -- shy

-- - shy -- shy -I I I I

-middotReference - SAE Aeraspace-Autamalive draWing standards Section E 1_02 (d)_

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CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

KEY SHEET

EXTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

vpoundRTICAL

ERO liNe

ACTUAL FRONT WIDTH OF OASH~ LZ) ~

~ y~ ~ I Hl01 ~- - j ~--t-

i ---101114 plusmnL30middot H138 I

j t~ i -- _ r-7il-r ~HL2 Jj~(~-- ~---LIZ7-- H 106 CLUOpoundO RAMP HI07

AGLpoundl Ll04J LIO LIOS

I -- L 103 ~--------

LENGTH amp HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE

INTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

WIDTH gtlt50 H51

FRONT COMPT qEAR COMPT

-- H~6 -=~-- ~~Tmiddot~ )~_L~8~A__ I

THIRD SEAT

- L204 -t

Form RaY 3-67

AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 26 Poge 26

CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET

DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS

oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround

eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull

11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out

SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured

Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS

EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF

DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn

L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard

eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front

_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr

LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf

123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~

_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension

130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface

EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the

ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole

centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle

enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol

mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel

H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t

~t front of rear wnee openIng

middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord

GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an

ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS

104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis

106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes

11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes

Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie

HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson

fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal

L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal

H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~

L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol

ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS

H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~

REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen

Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon

from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~

L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of

pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg

H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering

L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat

~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon

~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon

-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side

Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when

r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo

comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~

-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn

est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt

grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi

STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L

lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n

1 at HIP ROeM

c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f

plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third

-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure

H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical

STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The

hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne

L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne

W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level

W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~

H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine

H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen

V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised

W4 L20J H20 I 1728

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MAKE OF CAR_-=-Po~n~ti 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-6 8REVISED (e)a~c__MODEl YEAR

FIREBIRD I FIREBIRD FlREBIRD FIREBIRD MODEl ________________~~F_I_RE~B_I~RD~~_SP_RI __~____ __~____ ____~____~4~0~0____N_T 3_5_0 H_O

BRAKES - SERVICE Type (drum) or (disc amp no of coistons Drum - Std Front Disc-Sinqle Opt La)

Self adustng (std opt NA) Standard

Special [ Type proportion delay - Metering Type - DelayValving r metering other

Power broke make amp I Std ---Iype (remote int elc)1 Opt Delco Moraine Inteqral Tvpe Vacuum Suspended (b)

Effective area (Sq in) 1494 1036 Grass lining area (sq inl U 1555 1106 Swecol area (so in) 2692 3509 Front 10 Reor Effectiveness Relationship 626 626

Diameter I Front 95 -shy(nominal) I Rear 95

Drum Type and

Cast Alloy Iron (c)material -shyOuter working diameter -shy 1094 Inner working diameter -shy 688

ROlor 100WorkinCl width -shyI Moteriol amp type (ventedsolid -shy Cast Alloy Iron - Vente d

Wheel cyt Front 1125 29375 inder bore Reor 875

Moster Bore 1 00 1125

Cyli der di splocemenl Fronl 59 69 di stribulion I Rear 41 31

Pedol orc ralio 621 (d) 351 (d)

Line pressure at 100 lb pedal load 700 800 Shoe I Front (e) None Clearance I Rear (e)

Bonded or ri eted Riveted Material Molded Asbestos

Size Prim or 76 X 25 X 196 540 X 1 93 X 41 outmiddot

Front (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 25 X 265 ~S40 X 1~u X 44

I 1) thickness orinmiddot board - shy

Broke Segments per shoe OneI

ining Material Molded Asbestos

Size Prim or 76 X 20 X 196out-

Rear (length x board Wheel width x Second 985 X 20 X 265

thickness) or inshyboard

Segments per shoe One

Excludes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Includes ri et holes grooves chamfers etc Total swept area for four brakes (Widest lining contoct width for each brake x its contact circumference) (a) Included with power brake option (b) Included with front disc brake option (c) Front Finned 1 pc casting Rear Finned composite ~d) Ratio at 05 in push rod travel e) Tighten drum brakes to heavy drag then back off 26 notches

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MAKE OF CAR__o_n_t_~_a_c____MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSU -11-68 REV

MODEL

STEERING -Manual (sId opt NA) i Standard Power iSId opt NA) i Ootional Adjuslab Ie Type and

Iilting Wheel Adjusts Vertically - Seven Positionsdescriptionste ring wheel

(tilt swing other) I(std apr NA) I Optional Manual 1475 X 1525

Whee I 0 i ame ter 14) X 1gtgtPower I

Wall to woll (I amp r) I 411OutSioe TurnIng

front Curb to curb (I amp r) I 385diam Ier

Wall to wall (I amp r) iInside 225(feet) reor Curb to curb (I amp r) II 230

IType Recirculating Ball Bearing Make Saginaw

Monua I Gear ~41 (a~IRatos 2621 (b) INo he 1 lurns (stop to stop)

IType (coalol linkoge etc)

Make

Power G ar

I T p

47 (c)

161 1241 Belt rrorn Crankshaft

iNo wheel turns (stop to stop) 2--5- - Lock to Lock i Type Link Paralleloqramr---- ILocation (front or reOr

0

Rear of Wheelsof wheels OTher)Linkage

Drag link (trans or longt) lransStrqRod Connects Tie RodsPitman amp Idler Arms ITi rods (one or two) i Two Inciination at camber (d g) I 8 14 to 914 5deg Camber B tUpper I Ball Jointeartngs I

(type) lLow r String

Ball JointA i

IThru$ I Sprint Load Taken By Lower Ball Joint Wh I Align Caster (deg) 0 to 1 0 Pos (ronge at - Camber (deg) 14 0 Neq to 34 0 Poscurb wtamp preferred) Toe-in (outside Irack inches) liS to 14 Stering spindle amp joinl type Reverse Elliott - Ball Joint

o Iinner bearing 1249tamete Wheel IOuter bearing I 749 Spindle

Thread ize I 34 - 20 Bearing type Taper Roller

(a) 281 with combination of V-8 engine and air conditioning (b) 3111 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning (c) 54 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning

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l 96MAKE OF CAR_p_o_n_t_l_middota_c_----__MODEL YEAR__ _ _9_DATE ISSUEa- 11- 68 REYISED~_ FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD

MODEL================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD~~S=P=R==IN=T==~===3=5=0==~===H==O====d===4=0=0====== (See Supplement page for detools on A SuspensonlSUSPENSION - GENERAL

PrOVISion tor broke dip confrtd

PrOYISIOn tor ace squaf control

SpecIal prOVISions for Jack Locating Provisions on Front and Rear Bumpers_e~o_r~lo~c~k~n~g~__________________~~______________--~~----______~

Shock ILT~y~p~e__________________~________________~~~~K-~~~~____LD~_W~a~y~________________ absorber iMake

Shock Absorbers d

Ironl amp r--------------------il---------------------shyreOr iPiston do

Firm Control in

SUSPENSION - FRONT Type and de5crlotlon

Ball joint independent front suspension with upper and lower control arms mounted on rubber bushings

Type con iMaterla I al1v Steel ISize (cod desgn eght amp 10

Spring 1140 X 360Ibar length dia)

Spng (He (lb per 1) 275 Std 22337 - 320 amp 345 (a) IRate al wheel lib ler n) 73 Std 22331 - 85 ~ 92 a lType link Inkle

Stoblzet Ilromeles) Link lMalerol amp bar dameter AllQ~ Steel 6a1S

SUSPENSION - REAR

Dr and Torque aken through Bear Sprjngs iTlpe Mnlti-Tgt-I-f ~areal amiddot r ltt-~p i-I~ize (Iengrh widtheot deSign

560 X 250lhelghr amp 10 bar ength amp dia 1

Sprong Spring rOle (lb per n) 82 Std 22337 - 79 8999118 amp 122 (a) ~ale or wheel lib per in) 83 Std 22337 - 80 90-TtfO~ 119 amp 123 ~a - Mounting rnsulatlon Iype Rubber Bushings

4 amp 5If lNo 01 leaes leal ~~hQck lelcomp or len s1 Compression

Stabi z r Type (Inklinldessframeless) Not Used MOI ol None

Not UsedT rack bar ty pe

(a) Alternate springs used as required for body styles and optional equipshyment

Form Rev 3-67

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11 68MAKE OF CAR ~~~_P_o_n_t_i_a_c__--_MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEO- - REVISED_l-_)__

-FlREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400

MO DEl ===========---=~--=--_-=~==b==== ___ ~~__ ~ I

FRAME

Type ond desrq)tlon tSeparote frome

undrzed frome partlolfy ~ unit zed framel Integral Body - Frame Combination with Separate Ladder Type Front Frame Section

BODY - MISCElLANEOUS INFORMATION

Type c nosh (Iocque noml--r~- -- - --- - Acrylic Lacquer______

Hooci conr bolonced iys na) Ii ______-Xes__~ =------------Hooo el5e contol ( rnol enol) ~___ e~t~rIlc~

Vhce Incen No~ ocolon II Left Front Edge of Instrument Panel -+1-+_ Vis ib lej1rgugh -h--middot~~n=d-=s=hi~e==_l=d~___________________ _

I Engne No 10cOIon I Top of Cyl Block on R H Side Near Oil Filler (a)

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___---1NuCl-L_yen t WindJioCLlw--__________ JNillr1nlJ_yent WindQ~____

IFron I Zi g-Zag fpri n g wi t- h--F-o--aolJm--P=a~d--_____ _ Rear 1- d~I~______tr-_________~Z~lwg~-~Z~ag~~~~p~r~~n~g~ w~~Jo~~t~t~o~nu-~P~a~____________ 3d $eat

_ i_=_ro_n__~__C__on_p_~OI_)___ ~1-R_ea_r__--I___________

ir-~-r_a_nI -+________ZOL~bull Jg--ZioLa5O~g~S-Iltp~ri ng wi tILf-oa~m~P~ad-__________ Seu r =CK type r-iP-ea_r___-H- ingl~_ with -Co-t=-=ton~P-=ad==--______________ Ziljg~-~Zuag~-SltJP~r

Jrd sea

Wjild stlleid glass typ~ I e Single Curved Laminated Safety Platesigie Crved ~ laminated piatel

1de 910SS ype il curved Single Curved Tempered Safety Plate

~emDerea olatel

80Cklg) glos type compound

cvrveci bull tempered plate three Single Curved-TemperedSafety Plate (b) 22367piece 22337BODY STYLE ~~U~

Side ~Iass exposed surface ar a

10326Windshleid gloss eICoosed surface area

lJ~~Ull28b shy 83408192Backlight glass exposed surface areo -- -~-- 29804- 30235shy

---_

Totol gloss expos d surface area

_M_ ~ ~- --

Ign~t~on lock on steer~ng column aISo lOCkS steer~ng gear ana gearsn~r~ tIn Reverse with manual - Park with automatic transmission) key removable in locked position only and opening drivers door operates key in lock buzzer Interior ~ront door locking knobs moved

CalFront of RH cylinder bank on V~8 engines (b) Flexible plastic on convertible

torward to deter theft

Form Rev 3-67

AlVA Spccificatiols-Passe~Ce- Car Page 2J

ISSt ED _9-___-6_B_RV IS D_(e_)___N( 0 F CA( _---Po=ntlmiddotaC=----___MODE L Y 2Alt _1_9_69___ D AT

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD I FIREllIU) FIREBIRD

0 DEL ================F=I=RE=B=I=U)=====S=P=RNT=~=======3=5=O======H==O========4=O=O=====

(Indicate her standard oponal or NA on eoch )CGNVENIENCE EQUIPjVENT I Si~ ~indows Ootional

Power wndows ~~V~e~n~t-=~~~n~d~o~w~sL-____~______~_____________________________________~N~O~~Ve~n~t~W~i~n~d=o~w~s~________________~______________

L Backlight or tolgol Not Offered

Powr seat (specify typ os Power Tilt Seat (Fore and Aft Plus Elevation ~t Rear Edge) on ~H Bucket Seat - Optionalwell as avo lobility)

Radios (speedy type as well a availability)

Optional AM AM-FM A-FM Stereo - All Push Button Type

~ ItOr seot speok fIIr Optional

P~wer QfItenna Rear Mounted - Ootional

Not Offeredltecinng front seat bock (RL Or Doth)

Fronl eol head restroiner (RmiddotL or both) Standard

Clock Optional

Aor conditIone (5peclfy type Optional Reheat Cycle With Bi-Level A~r Distribut~on Systemand ova lobi Ii ty)

Safecruard Speedometer - Optional

tional on Cars With V-S En ine and Automatic ~ransm~ssion Combination

Not OfferedIgon lock lamp

Standard on Mardtop Coupe - Not Offered on ConvertibleDome lamp

Standard

Optional

Underhood lamp Ootional

CQurtesy lamp standard

Moa lamp Not Offered

Auto Irans quod lomp Slandard

3cereo Tape Player

Not Cf=ered

Ava~lable w~th All Radio Installations

~anual Antenna Front Mounted - Included itl Radio

Power Operated Top Optional on Convert~ble

Rear Window Defogger Optional - Not Ava~lable on Convertible

achometer Hood Mounted or Instrument Panel Mounted al

Elec Luggage Compt Lid Release Optional

LAMP HEIGHT AND SPACI~G

Height abov ground to center af bulb Or marker

Distance from CiL of cor to ente of bulb

tteocHomp

Toal

Sdeorncrkr

Headlomp

TOI

H9heu

-L-owes tmiddot

Hghest

Lowest

i Font

Rear

Inside

IOutsIde

Insde

OutSide

i I I I I

II I I

244

24 4

246

246

165

218

n4 281

160

252

Diectlonal Font

Reo

I I Same

250

as Tail Lamo

bull If Single headlamps at used ent here (al Panel mounted type not available at start ~f production - optional clock not available with this tachometer option

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MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-68REVISED_e__

WEIGHTS

MODEL Style No

illf-fIREBIRD SPRINT hardtoo Coupe CQmzertiole

22337 22367

i I1841 143032711 433 1929 1596 3521 i 433

I - _shy

6~7-i73 827 1 113 2 6 7 173 827 11 J

I1I i I II i

FIREBIRD 350 ErdtoE Coupe

i 223371

I i I i I 1962 14393401 I 433 1 567 173I

i -- shy

827 1 LJ gt ~

Convertible 22367 I

2046i 1605-36511433567 173 I i

82 7 i lJj 41

FIREBIRD HO I i bull I I II Hardton Coune 223 19841 14583442 1 433 i 567 173 827 ll

I433 I 567 1173 ffi7 1 l~jConvertible 22367 1 20681 16243692 I

I --~

l ~ I i

i i 1FIREBIRD 400 1_ ---shy20081 146313471 1 433 i 567 1173 827 _J jHardtop Coupe 223371 - i 433 567 117 3 827 ii 11Convertible 22367 1 2092 1629 1 3721 i i -shy- I

I =+II

i I

I -- shy

_

-- shy - shy shy

-- shy-

Ace sores amp EClJipmenl DII a WQhrs ~emcrrK

Automat~ Trans 0 Firebird and -FirebIrd -350 only Turbo Hvdra-Matic 1+ 18 1+ 10 + 28 I All models___

1+ 31 II - shy -- shyPower Steerincr - 2 1+ 29 I - - shy --- shy -Power Brakes DiscFrt l 1+ models+ 26 2 1+ 28 All - shyPower Brakes (DrumFrtl + 9 1+ 1 1+ 10 All except Firebird 4a1

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Air Conditionina 1+108 1+ 4 1+112 i Firebird -- shy - ---- shyAir Conditionina +104 1+ 4 1+108 Firebird j50 Air Conditionincr 1+ 96 1+ 1+ 98 I Firebird

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2 400 shyRadio amp Man- Antenna + 6 1+ z + 9 - shy - -shy400 HO Enaine Oot I I 0 Firebird 400 400 EnqOp~ 12 I Firebird~()()--

- ~ ~~--- --shy _

Ram Air IV - 10 shy 2 I -shy - - shy

-----------shy

I -- - shy - shy _ shy -- shy - -shy -- shy- - - - --

I 1 --- shy

I I -- shy - shy -- shy

-- - shy -- shy -I I I I

-middotReference - SAE Aeraspace-Autamalive draWing standards Section E 1_02 (d)_

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CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

KEY SHEET

EXTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

vpoundRTICAL

ERO liNe

ACTUAL FRONT WIDTH OF OASH~ LZ) ~

~ y~ ~ I Hl01 ~- - j ~--t-

i ---101114 plusmnL30middot H138 I

j t~ i -- _ r-7il-r ~HL2 Jj~(~-- ~---LIZ7-- H 106 CLUOpoundO RAMP HI07

AGLpoundl Ll04J LIO LIOS

I -- L 103 ~--------

LENGTH amp HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE

INTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

WIDTH gtlt50 H51

FRONT COMPT qEAR COMPT

-- H~6 -=~-- ~~Tmiddot~ )~_L~8~A__ I

THIRD SEAT

- L204 -t

Form RaY 3-67

AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 26 Poge 26

CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET

DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS

oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround

eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull

11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out

SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured

Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS

EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF

DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn

L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard

eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front

_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr

LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf

123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~

_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension

130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface

EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the

ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole

centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle

enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol

mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel

H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t

~t front of rear wnee openIng

middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord

GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an

ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS

104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis

106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes

11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes

Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie

HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson

fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal

L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal

H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~

L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol

ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS

H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~

REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen

Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon

from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~

L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of

pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg

H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering

L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat

~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon

~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon

-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side

Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when

r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo

comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~

-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn

est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt

grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi

STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L

lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n

1 at HIP ROeM

c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f

plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third

-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure

H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical

STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The

hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne

L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne

W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level

W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~

H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine

H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen

V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised

W4 L20J H20 I 1728

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MAKE OF CAR__o_n_t_~_a_c____MODEl YEAR 1969 DATE ISSU -11-68 REV

MODEL

STEERING -Manual (sId opt NA) i Standard Power iSId opt NA) i Ootional Adjuslab Ie Type and

Iilting Wheel Adjusts Vertically - Seven Positionsdescriptionste ring wheel

(tilt swing other) I(std apr NA) I Optional Manual 1475 X 1525

Whee I 0 i ame ter 14) X 1gtgtPower I

Wall to woll (I amp r) I 411OutSioe TurnIng

front Curb to curb (I amp r) I 385diam Ier

Wall to wall (I amp r) iInside 225(feet) reor Curb to curb (I amp r) II 230

IType Recirculating Ball Bearing Make Saginaw

Monua I Gear ~41 (a~IRatos 2621 (b) INo he 1 lurns (stop to stop)

IType (coalol linkoge etc)

Make

Power G ar

I T p

47 (c)

161 1241 Belt rrorn Crankshaft

iNo wheel turns (stop to stop) 2--5- - Lock to Lock i Type Link Paralleloqramr---- ILocation (front or reOr

0

Rear of Wheelsof wheels OTher)Linkage

Drag link (trans or longt) lransStrqRod Connects Tie RodsPitman amp Idler Arms ITi rods (one or two) i Two Inciination at camber (d g) I 8 14 to 914 5deg Camber B tUpper I Ball Jointeartngs I

(type) lLow r String

Ball JointA i

IThru$ I Sprint Load Taken By Lower Ball Joint Wh I Align Caster (deg) 0 to 1 0 Pos (ronge at - Camber (deg) 14 0 Neq to 34 0 Poscurb wtamp preferred) Toe-in (outside Irack inches) liS to 14 Stering spindle amp joinl type Reverse Elliott - Ball Joint

o Iinner bearing 1249tamete Wheel IOuter bearing I 749 Spindle

Thread ize I 34 - 20 Bearing type Taper Roller

(a) 281 with combination of V-8 engine and air conditioning (b) 3111 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning (c) 54 with combination of v-a engine and air conditioning

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l 96MAKE OF CAR_p_o_n_t_l_middota_c_----__MODEL YEAR__ _ _9_DATE ISSUEa- 11- 68 REYISED~_ FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD

MODEL================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD~~S=P=R==IN=T==~===3=5=0==~===H==O====d===4=0=0====== (See Supplement page for detools on A SuspensonlSUSPENSION - GENERAL

PrOVISion tor broke dip confrtd

PrOYISIOn tor ace squaf control

SpecIal prOVISions for Jack Locating Provisions on Front and Rear Bumpers_e~o_r~lo~c~k~n~g~__________________~~______________--~~----______~

Shock ILT~y~p~e__________________~________________~~~~K-~~~~____LD~_W~a~y~________________ absorber iMake

Shock Absorbers d

Ironl amp r--------------------il---------------------shyreOr iPiston do

Firm Control in

SUSPENSION - FRONT Type and de5crlotlon

Ball joint independent front suspension with upper and lower control arms mounted on rubber bushings

Type con iMaterla I al1v Steel ISize (cod desgn eght amp 10

Spring 1140 X 360Ibar length dia)

Spng (He (lb per 1) 275 Std 22337 - 320 amp 345 (a) IRate al wheel lib ler n) 73 Std 22331 - 85 ~ 92 a lType link Inkle

Stoblzet Ilromeles) Link lMalerol amp bar dameter AllQ~ Steel 6a1S

SUSPENSION - REAR

Dr and Torque aken through Bear Sprjngs iTlpe Mnlti-Tgt-I-f ~areal amiddot r ltt-~p i-I~ize (Iengrh widtheot deSign

560 X 250lhelghr amp 10 bar ength amp dia 1

Sprong Spring rOle (lb per n) 82 Std 22337 - 79 8999118 amp 122 (a) ~ale or wheel lib per in) 83 Std 22337 - 80 90-TtfO~ 119 amp 123 ~a - Mounting rnsulatlon Iype Rubber Bushings

4 amp 5If lNo 01 leaes leal ~~hQck lelcomp or len s1 Compression

Stabi z r Type (Inklinldessframeless) Not Used MOI ol None

Not UsedT rack bar ty pe

(a) Alternate springs used as required for body styles and optional equipshyment

Form Rev 3-67

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11 68MAKE OF CAR ~~~_P_o_n_t_i_a_c__--_MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEO- - REVISED_l-_)__

-FlREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400

MO DEl ===========---=~--=--_-=~==b==== ___ ~~__ ~ I

FRAME

Type ond desrq)tlon tSeparote frome

undrzed frome partlolfy ~ unit zed framel Integral Body - Frame Combination with Separate Ladder Type Front Frame Section

BODY - MISCElLANEOUS INFORMATION

Type c nosh (Iocque noml--r~- -- - --- - Acrylic Lacquer______

Hooci conr bolonced iys na) Ii ______-Xes__~ =------------Hooo el5e contol ( rnol enol) ~___ e~t~rIlc~

Vhce Incen No~ ocolon II Left Front Edge of Instrument Panel -+1-+_ Vis ib lej1rgugh -h--middot~~n=d-=s=hi~e==_l=d~___________________ _

I Engne No 10cOIon I Top of Cyl Block on R H Side Near Oil Filler (a)

---~-------------

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___---1NuCl-L_yen t WindJioCLlw--__________ JNillr1nlJ_yent WindQ~____

IFron I Zi g-Zag fpri n g wi t- h--F-o--aolJm--P=a~d--_____ _ Rear 1- d~I~______tr-_________~Z~lwg~-~Z~ag~~~~p~r~~n~g~ w~~Jo~~t~t~o~nu-~P~a~____________ 3d $eat

_ i_=_ro_n__~__C__on_p_~OI_)___ ~1-R_ea_r__--I___________

ir-~-r_a_nI -+________ZOL~bull Jg--ZioLa5O~g~S-Iltp~ri ng wi tILf-oa~m~P~ad-__________ Seu r =CK type r-iP-ea_r___-H- ingl~_ with -Co-t=-=ton~P-=ad==--______________ Ziljg~-~Zuag~-SltJP~r

Jrd sea

Wjild stlleid glass typ~ I e Single Curved Laminated Safety Platesigie Crved ~ laminated piatel

1de 910SS ype il curved Single Curved Tempered Safety Plate

~emDerea olatel

80Cklg) glos type compound

cvrveci bull tempered plate three Single Curved-TemperedSafety Plate (b) 22367piece 22337BODY STYLE ~~U~

Side ~Iass exposed surface ar a

10326Windshleid gloss eICoosed surface area

lJ~~Ull28b shy 83408192Backlight glass exposed surface areo -- -~-- 29804- 30235shy

---_

Totol gloss expos d surface area

_M_ ~ ~- --

Ign~t~on lock on steer~ng column aISo lOCkS steer~ng gear ana gearsn~r~ tIn Reverse with manual - Park with automatic transmission) key removable in locked position only and opening drivers door operates key in lock buzzer Interior ~ront door locking knobs moved

CalFront of RH cylinder bank on V~8 engines (b) Flexible plastic on convertible

torward to deter theft

Form Rev 3-67

AlVA Spccificatiols-Passe~Ce- Car Page 2J

ISSt ED _9-___-6_B_RV IS D_(e_)___N( 0 F CA( _---Po=ntlmiddotaC=----___MODE L Y 2Alt _1_9_69___ D AT

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD I FIREllIU) FIREBIRD

0 DEL ================F=I=RE=B=I=U)=====S=P=RNT=~=======3=5=O======H==O========4=O=O=====

(Indicate her standard oponal or NA on eoch )CGNVENIENCE EQUIPjVENT I Si~ ~indows Ootional

Power wndows ~~V~e~n~t-=~~~n~d~o~w~sL-____~______~_____________________________________~N~O~~Ve~n~t~W~i~n~d=o~w~s~________________~______________

L Backlight or tolgol Not Offered

Powr seat (specify typ os Power Tilt Seat (Fore and Aft Plus Elevation ~t Rear Edge) on ~H Bucket Seat - Optionalwell as avo lobility)

Radios (speedy type as well a availability)

Optional AM AM-FM A-FM Stereo - All Push Button Type

~ ItOr seot speok fIIr Optional

P~wer QfItenna Rear Mounted - Ootional

Not Offeredltecinng front seat bock (RL Or Doth)

Fronl eol head restroiner (RmiddotL or both) Standard

Clock Optional

Aor conditIone (5peclfy type Optional Reheat Cycle With Bi-Level A~r Distribut~on Systemand ova lobi Ii ty)

Safecruard Speedometer - Optional

tional on Cars With V-S En ine and Automatic ~ransm~ssion Combination

Not OfferedIgon lock lamp

Standard on Mardtop Coupe - Not Offered on ConvertibleDome lamp

Standard

Optional

Underhood lamp Ootional

CQurtesy lamp standard

Moa lamp Not Offered

Auto Irans quod lomp Slandard

3cereo Tape Player

Not Cf=ered

Ava~lable w~th All Radio Installations

~anual Antenna Front Mounted - Included itl Radio

Power Operated Top Optional on Convert~ble

Rear Window Defogger Optional - Not Ava~lable on Convertible

achometer Hood Mounted or Instrument Panel Mounted al

Elec Luggage Compt Lid Release Optional

LAMP HEIGHT AND SPACI~G

Height abov ground to center af bulb Or marker

Distance from CiL of cor to ente of bulb

tteocHomp

Toal

Sdeorncrkr

Headlomp

TOI

H9heu

-L-owes tmiddot

Hghest

Lowest

i Font

Rear

Inside

IOutsIde

Insde

OutSide

i I I I I

II I I

244

24 4

246

246

165

218

n4 281

160

252

Diectlonal Font

Reo

I I Same

250

as Tail Lamo

bull If Single headlamps at used ent here (al Panel mounted type not available at start ~f production - optional clock not available with this tachometer option

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MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-68REVISED_e__

WEIGHTS

MODEL Style No

illf-fIREBIRD SPRINT hardtoo Coupe CQmzertiole

22337 22367

i I1841 143032711 433 1929 1596 3521 i 433

I - _shy

6~7-i73 827 1 113 2 6 7 173 827 11 J

I1I i I II i

FIREBIRD 350 ErdtoE Coupe

i 223371

I i I i I 1962 14393401 I 433 1 567 173I

i -- shy

827 1 LJ gt ~

Convertible 22367 I

2046i 1605-36511433567 173 I i

82 7 i lJj 41

FIREBIRD HO I i bull I I II Hardton Coune 223 19841 14583442 1 433 i 567 173 827 ll

I433 I 567 1173 ffi7 1 l~jConvertible 22367 1 20681 16243692 I

I --~

l ~ I i

i i 1FIREBIRD 400 1_ ---shy20081 146313471 1 433 i 567 1173 827 _J jHardtop Coupe 223371 - i 433 567 117 3 827 ii 11Convertible 22367 1 2092 1629 1 3721 i i -shy- I

I =+II

i I

I -- shy

_

-- shy - shy shy

-- shy-

Ace sores amp EClJipmenl DII a WQhrs ~emcrrK

Automat~ Trans 0 Firebird and -FirebIrd -350 only Turbo Hvdra-Matic 1+ 18 1+ 10 + 28 I All models___

1+ 31 II - shy -- shyPower Steerincr - 2 1+ 29 I - - shy --- shy -Power Brakes DiscFrt l 1+ models+ 26 2 1+ 28 All - shyPower Brakes (DrumFrtl + 9 1+ 1 1+ 10 All except Firebird 4a1

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Air Conditionina 1+108 1+ 4 1+112 i Firebird -- shy - ---- shyAir Conditionina +104 1+ 4 1+108 Firebird j50 Air Conditionincr 1+ 96 1+ 1+ 98 I Firebird

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2 400 shyRadio amp Man- Antenna + 6 1+ z + 9 - shy - -shy400 HO Enaine Oot I I 0 Firebird 400 400 EnqOp~ 12 I Firebird~()()--

- ~ ~~--- --shy _

Ram Air IV - 10 shy 2 I -shy - - shy

-----------shy

I -- - shy - shy _ shy -- shy - -shy -- shy- - - - --

I 1 --- shy

I I -- shy - shy -- shy

-- - shy -- shy -I I I I

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CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

KEY SHEET

EXTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

vpoundRTICAL

ERO liNe

ACTUAL FRONT WIDTH OF OASH~ LZ) ~

~ y~ ~ I Hl01 ~- - j ~--t-

i ---101114 plusmnL30middot H138 I

j t~ i -- _ r-7il-r ~HL2 Jj~(~-- ~---LIZ7-- H 106 CLUOpoundO RAMP HI07

AGLpoundl Ll04J LIO LIOS

I -- L 103 ~--------

LENGTH amp HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE

INTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

WIDTH gtlt50 H51

FRONT COMPT qEAR COMPT

-- H~6 -=~-- ~~Tmiddot~ )~_L~8~A__ I

THIRD SEAT

- L204 -t

Form RaY 3-67

AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 26 Poge 26

CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET

DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS

oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround

eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull

11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out

SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured

Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS

EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF

DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn

L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard

eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front

_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr

LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf

123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~

_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension

130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface

EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the

ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole

centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle

enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol

mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel

H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t

~t front of rear wnee openIng

middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord

GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an

ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS

104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis

106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes

11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes

Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie

HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson

fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal

L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal

H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~

L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol

ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS

H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~

REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen

Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon

from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~

L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of

pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg

H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering

L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat

~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon

~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon

-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side

Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when

r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo

comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~

-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn

est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt

grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi

STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L

lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n

1 at HIP ROeM

c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f

plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third

-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure

H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical

STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The

hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne

L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne

W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level

W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~

H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine

H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen

V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised

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l 96MAKE OF CAR_p_o_n_t_l_middota_c_----__MODEL YEAR__ _ _9_DATE ISSUEa- 11- 68 REYISED~_ FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD FlREBIRD

MODEL================~=F=I=RE==B=I=RD~~S=P=R==IN=T==~===3=5=0==~===H==O====d===4=0=0====== (See Supplement page for detools on A SuspensonlSUSPENSION - GENERAL

PrOVISion tor broke dip confrtd

PrOYISIOn tor ace squaf control

SpecIal prOVISions for Jack Locating Provisions on Front and Rear Bumpers_e~o_r~lo~c~k~n~g~__________________~~______________--~~----______~

Shock ILT~y~p~e__________________~________________~~~~K-~~~~____LD~_W~a~y~________________ absorber iMake

Shock Absorbers d

Ironl amp r--------------------il---------------------shyreOr iPiston do

Firm Control in

SUSPENSION - FRONT Type and de5crlotlon

Ball joint independent front suspension with upper and lower control arms mounted on rubber bushings

Type con iMaterla I al1v Steel ISize (cod desgn eght amp 10

Spring 1140 X 360Ibar length dia)

Spng (He (lb per 1) 275 Std 22337 - 320 amp 345 (a) IRate al wheel lib ler n) 73 Std 22331 - 85 ~ 92 a lType link Inkle

Stoblzet Ilromeles) Link lMalerol amp bar dameter AllQ~ Steel 6a1S

SUSPENSION - REAR

Dr and Torque aken through Bear Sprjngs iTlpe Mnlti-Tgt-I-f ~areal amiddot r ltt-~p i-I~ize (Iengrh widtheot deSign

560 X 250lhelghr amp 10 bar ength amp dia 1

Sprong Spring rOle (lb per n) 82 Std 22337 - 79 8999118 amp 122 (a) ~ale or wheel lib per in) 83 Std 22337 - 80 90-TtfO~ 119 amp 123 ~a - Mounting rnsulatlon Iype Rubber Bushings

4 amp 5If lNo 01 leaes leal ~~hQck lelcomp or len s1 Compression

Stabi z r Type (Inklinldessframeless) Not Used MOI ol None

Not UsedT rack bar ty pe

(a) Alternate springs used as required for body styles and optional equipshyment

Form Rev 3-67

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

11 68MAKE OF CAR ~~~_P_o_n_t_i_a_c__--_MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEO- - REVISED_l-_)__

-FlREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400

MO DEl ===========---=~--=--_-=~==b==== ___ ~~__ ~ I

FRAME

Type ond desrq)tlon tSeparote frome

undrzed frome partlolfy ~ unit zed framel Integral Body - Frame Combination with Separate Ladder Type Front Frame Section

BODY - MISCElLANEOUS INFORMATION

Type c nosh (Iocque noml--r~- -- - --- - Acrylic Lacquer______

Hooci conr bolonced iys na) Ii ______-Xes__~ =------------Hooo el5e contol ( rnol enol) ~___ e~t~rIlc~

Vhce Incen No~ ocolon II Left Front Edge of Instrument Panel -+1-+_ Vis ib lej1rgugh -h--middot~~n=d-=s=hi~e==_l=d~___________________ _

I Engne No 10cOIon I Top of Cyl Block on R H Side Near Oil Filler (a)

---~-------------

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___---1NuCl-L_yen t WindJioCLlw--__________ JNillr1nlJ_yent WindQ~____

IFron I Zi g-Zag fpri n g wi t- h--F-o--aolJm--P=a~d--_____ _ Rear 1- d~I~______tr-_________~Z~lwg~-~Z~ag~~~~p~r~~n~g~ w~~Jo~~t~t~o~nu-~P~a~____________ 3d $eat

_ i_=_ro_n__~__C__on_p_~OI_)___ ~1-R_ea_r__--I___________

ir-~-r_a_nI -+________ZOL~bull Jg--ZioLa5O~g~S-Iltp~ri ng wi tILf-oa~m~P~ad-__________ Seu r =CK type r-iP-ea_r___-H- ingl~_ with -Co-t=-=ton~P-=ad==--______________ Ziljg~-~Zuag~-SltJP~r

Jrd sea

Wjild stlleid glass typ~ I e Single Curved Laminated Safety Platesigie Crved ~ laminated piatel

1de 910SS ype il curved Single Curved Tempered Safety Plate

~emDerea olatel

80Cklg) glos type compound

cvrveci bull tempered plate three Single Curved-TemperedSafety Plate (b) 22367piece 22337BODY STYLE ~~U~

Side ~Iass exposed surface ar a

10326Windshleid gloss eICoosed surface area

lJ~~Ull28b shy 83408192Backlight glass exposed surface areo -- -~-- 29804- 30235shy

---_

Totol gloss expos d surface area

_M_ ~ ~- --

Ign~t~on lock on steer~ng column aISo lOCkS steer~ng gear ana gearsn~r~ tIn Reverse with manual - Park with automatic transmission) key removable in locked position only and opening drivers door operates key in lock buzzer Interior ~ront door locking knobs moved

CalFront of RH cylinder bank on V~8 engines (b) Flexible plastic on convertible

torward to deter theft

Form Rev 3-67

AlVA Spccificatiols-Passe~Ce- Car Page 2J

ISSt ED _9-___-6_B_RV IS D_(e_)___N( 0 F CA( _---Po=ntlmiddotaC=----___MODE L Y 2Alt _1_9_69___ D AT

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD I FIREllIU) FIREBIRD

0 DEL ================F=I=RE=B=I=U)=====S=P=RNT=~=======3=5=O======H==O========4=O=O=====

(Indicate her standard oponal or NA on eoch )CGNVENIENCE EQUIPjVENT I Si~ ~indows Ootional

Power wndows ~~V~e~n~t-=~~~n~d~o~w~sL-____~______~_____________________________________~N~O~~Ve~n~t~W~i~n~d=o~w~s~________________~______________

L Backlight or tolgol Not Offered

Powr seat (specify typ os Power Tilt Seat (Fore and Aft Plus Elevation ~t Rear Edge) on ~H Bucket Seat - Optionalwell as avo lobility)

Radios (speedy type as well a availability)

Optional AM AM-FM A-FM Stereo - All Push Button Type

~ ItOr seot speok fIIr Optional

P~wer QfItenna Rear Mounted - Ootional

Not Offeredltecinng front seat bock (RL Or Doth)

Fronl eol head restroiner (RmiddotL or both) Standard

Clock Optional

Aor conditIone (5peclfy type Optional Reheat Cycle With Bi-Level A~r Distribut~on Systemand ova lobi Ii ty)

Safecruard Speedometer - Optional

tional on Cars With V-S En ine and Automatic ~ransm~ssion Combination

Not OfferedIgon lock lamp

Standard on Mardtop Coupe - Not Offered on ConvertibleDome lamp

Standard

Optional

Underhood lamp Ootional

CQurtesy lamp standard

Moa lamp Not Offered

Auto Irans quod lomp Slandard

3cereo Tape Player

Not Cf=ered

Ava~lable w~th All Radio Installations

~anual Antenna Front Mounted - Included itl Radio

Power Operated Top Optional on Convert~ble

Rear Window Defogger Optional - Not Ava~lable on Convertible

achometer Hood Mounted or Instrument Panel Mounted al

Elec Luggage Compt Lid Release Optional

LAMP HEIGHT AND SPACI~G

Height abov ground to center af bulb Or marker

Distance from CiL of cor to ente of bulb

tteocHomp

Toal

Sdeorncrkr

Headlomp

TOI

H9heu

-L-owes tmiddot

Hghest

Lowest

i Font

Rear

Inside

IOutsIde

Insde

OutSide

i I I I I

II I I

244

24 4

246

246

165

218

n4 281

160

252

Diectlonal Font

Reo

I I Same

250

as Tail Lamo

bull If Single headlamps at used ent here (al Panel mounted type not available at start ~f production - optional clock not available with this tachometer option

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MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-68REVISED_e__

WEIGHTS

MODEL Style No

illf-fIREBIRD SPRINT hardtoo Coupe CQmzertiole

22337 22367

i I1841 143032711 433 1929 1596 3521 i 433

I - _shy

6~7-i73 827 1 113 2 6 7 173 827 11 J

I1I i I II i

FIREBIRD 350 ErdtoE Coupe

i 223371

I i I i I 1962 14393401 I 433 1 567 173I

i -- shy

827 1 LJ gt ~

Convertible 22367 I

2046i 1605-36511433567 173 I i

82 7 i lJj 41

FIREBIRD HO I i bull I I II Hardton Coune 223 19841 14583442 1 433 i 567 173 827 ll

I433 I 567 1173 ffi7 1 l~jConvertible 22367 1 20681 16243692 I

I --~

l ~ I i

i i 1FIREBIRD 400 1_ ---shy20081 146313471 1 433 i 567 1173 827 _J jHardtop Coupe 223371 - i 433 567 117 3 827 ii 11Convertible 22367 1 2092 1629 1 3721 i i -shy- I

I =+II

i I

I -- shy

_

-- shy - shy shy

-- shy-

Ace sores amp EClJipmenl DII a WQhrs ~emcrrK

Automat~ Trans 0 Firebird and -FirebIrd -350 only Turbo Hvdra-Matic 1+ 18 1+ 10 + 28 I All models___

1+ 31 II - shy -- shyPower Steerincr - 2 1+ 29 I - - shy --- shy -Power Brakes DiscFrt l 1+ models+ 26 2 1+ 28 All - shyPower Brakes (DrumFrtl + 9 1+ 1 1+ 10 All except Firebird 4a1

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Air Conditionina 1+108 1+ 4 1+112 i Firebird -- shy - ---- shyAir Conditionina +104 1+ 4 1+108 Firebird j50 Air Conditionincr 1+ 96 1+ 1+ 98 I Firebird

--~

2 400 shyRadio amp Man- Antenna + 6 1+ z + 9 - shy - -shy400 HO Enaine Oot I I 0 Firebird 400 400 EnqOp~ 12 I Firebird~()()--

- ~ ~~--- --shy _

Ram Air IV - 10 shy 2 I -shy - - shy

-----------shy

I -- - shy - shy _ shy -- shy - -shy -- shy- - - - --

I 1 --- shy

I I -- shy - shy -- shy

-- - shy -- shy -I I I I

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CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

KEY SHEET

EXTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

vpoundRTICAL

ERO liNe

ACTUAL FRONT WIDTH OF OASH~ LZ) ~

~ y~ ~ I Hl01 ~- - j ~--t-

i ---101114 plusmnL30middot H138 I

j t~ i -- _ r-7il-r ~HL2 Jj~(~-- ~---LIZ7-- H 106 CLUOpoundO RAMP HI07

AGLpoundl Ll04J LIO LIOS

I -- L 103 ~--------

LENGTH amp HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE

INTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

WIDTH gtlt50 H51

FRONT COMPT qEAR COMPT

-- H~6 -=~-- ~~Tmiddot~ )~_L~8~A__ I

THIRD SEAT

- L204 -t

Form RaY 3-67

AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 26 Poge 26

CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET

DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS

oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround

eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull

11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out

SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured

Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS

EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF

DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn

L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard

eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front

_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr

LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf

123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~

_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension

130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface

EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the

ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole

centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle

enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol

mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel

H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t

~t front of rear wnee openIng

middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord

GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an

ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS

104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis

106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes

11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes

Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie

HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson

fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal

L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal

H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~

L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol

ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS

H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~

REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen

Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon

from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~

L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of

pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg

H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering

L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat

~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon

~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon

-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side

Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when

r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo

comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~

-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn

est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt

grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi

STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L

lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n

1 at HIP ROeM

c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f

plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third

-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure

H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical

STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The

hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne

L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne

W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level

W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~

H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine

H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen

V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised

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11 68MAKE OF CAR ~~~_P_o_n_t_i_a_c__--_MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUEO- - REVISED_l-_)__

-FlREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD IFIREBIRD FIREBIRD SPRINT 350 HO 400

MO DEl ===========---=~--=--_-=~==b==== ___ ~~__ ~ I

FRAME

Type ond desrq)tlon tSeparote frome

undrzed frome partlolfy ~ unit zed framel Integral Body - Frame Combination with Separate Ladder Type Front Frame Section

BODY - MISCElLANEOUS INFORMATION

Type c nosh (Iocque noml--r~- -- - --- - Acrylic Lacquer______

Hooci conr bolonced iys na) Ii ______-Xes__~ =------------Hooo el5e contol ( rnol enol) ~___ e~t~rIlc~

Vhce Incen No~ ocolon II Left Front Edge of Instrument Panel -+1-+_ Vis ib lej1rgugh -h--middot~~n=d-=s=hi~e==_l=d~___________________ _

I Engne No 10cOIon I Top of Cyl Block on R H Side Near Oil Filler (a)

---~-------------

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___---1NuCl-L_yen t WindJioCLlw--__________ JNillr1nlJ_yent WindQ~____

IFron I Zi g-Zag fpri n g wi t- h--F-o--aolJm--P=a~d--_____ _ Rear 1- d~I~______tr-_________~Z~lwg~-~Z~ag~~~~p~r~~n~g~ w~~Jo~~t~t~o~nu-~P~a~____________ 3d $eat

_ i_=_ro_n__~__C__on_p_~OI_)___ ~1-R_ea_r__--I___________

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Jrd sea

Wjild stlleid glass typ~ I e Single Curved Laminated Safety Platesigie Crved ~ laminated piatel

1de 910SS ype il curved Single Curved Tempered Safety Plate

~emDerea olatel

80Cklg) glos type compound

cvrveci bull tempered plate three Single Curved-TemperedSafety Plate (b) 22367piece 22337BODY STYLE ~~U~

Side ~Iass exposed surface ar a

10326Windshleid gloss eICoosed surface area

lJ~~Ull28b shy 83408192Backlight glass exposed surface areo -- -~-- 29804- 30235shy

---_

Totol gloss expos d surface area

_M_ ~ ~- --

Ign~t~on lock on steer~ng column aISo lOCkS steer~ng gear ana gearsn~r~ tIn Reverse with manual - Park with automatic transmission) key removable in locked position only and opening drivers door operates key in lock buzzer Interior ~ront door locking knobs moved

CalFront of RH cylinder bank on V~8 engines (b) Flexible plastic on convertible

torward to deter theft

Form Rev 3-67

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ISSt ED _9-___-6_B_RV IS D_(e_)___N( 0 F CA( _---Po=ntlmiddotaC=----___MODE L Y 2Alt _1_9_69___ D AT

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD I FIREllIU) FIREBIRD

0 DEL ================F=I=RE=B=I=U)=====S=P=RNT=~=======3=5=O======H==O========4=O=O=====

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Power wndows ~~V~e~n~t-=~~~n~d~o~w~sL-____~______~_____________________________________~N~O~~Ve~n~t~W~i~n~d=o~w~s~________________~______________

L Backlight or tolgol Not Offered

Powr seat (specify typ os Power Tilt Seat (Fore and Aft Plus Elevation ~t Rear Edge) on ~H Bucket Seat - Optionalwell as avo lobility)

Radios (speedy type as well a availability)

Optional AM AM-FM A-FM Stereo - All Push Button Type

~ ItOr seot speok fIIr Optional

P~wer QfItenna Rear Mounted - Ootional

Not Offeredltecinng front seat bock (RL Or Doth)

Fronl eol head restroiner (RmiddotL or both) Standard

Clock Optional

Aor conditIone (5peclfy type Optional Reheat Cycle With Bi-Level A~r Distribut~on Systemand ova lobi Ii ty)

Safecruard Speedometer - Optional

tional on Cars With V-S En ine and Automatic ~ransm~ssion Combination

Not OfferedIgon lock lamp

Standard on Mardtop Coupe - Not Offered on ConvertibleDome lamp

Standard

Optional

Underhood lamp Ootional

CQurtesy lamp standard

Moa lamp Not Offered

Auto Irans quod lomp Slandard

3cereo Tape Player

Not Cf=ered

Ava~lable w~th All Radio Installations

~anual Antenna Front Mounted - Included itl Radio

Power Operated Top Optional on Convert~ble

Rear Window Defogger Optional - Not Ava~lable on Convertible

achometer Hood Mounted or Instrument Panel Mounted al

Elec Luggage Compt Lid Release Optional

LAMP HEIGHT AND SPACI~G

Height abov ground to center af bulb Or marker

Distance from CiL of cor to ente of bulb

tteocHomp

Toal

Sdeorncrkr

Headlomp

TOI

H9heu

-L-owes tmiddot

Hghest

Lowest

i Font

Rear

Inside

IOutsIde

Insde

OutSide

i I I I I

II I I

244

24 4

246

246

165

218

n4 281

160

252

Diectlonal Font

Reo

I I Same

250

as Tail Lamo

bull If Single headlamps at used ent here (al Panel mounted type not available at start ~f production - optional clock not available with this tachometer option

--

- -

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-68REVISED_e__

WEIGHTS

MODEL Style No

illf-fIREBIRD SPRINT hardtoo Coupe CQmzertiole

22337 22367

i I1841 143032711 433 1929 1596 3521 i 433

I - _shy

6~7-i73 827 1 113 2 6 7 173 827 11 J

I1I i I II i

FIREBIRD 350 ErdtoE Coupe

i 223371

I i I i I 1962 14393401 I 433 1 567 173I

i -- shy

827 1 LJ gt ~

Convertible 22367 I

2046i 1605-36511433567 173 I i

82 7 i lJj 41

FIREBIRD HO I i bull I I II Hardton Coune 223 19841 14583442 1 433 i 567 173 827 ll

I433 I 567 1173 ffi7 1 l~jConvertible 22367 1 20681 16243692 I

I --~

l ~ I i

i i 1FIREBIRD 400 1_ ---shy20081 146313471 1 433 i 567 1173 827 _J jHardtop Coupe 223371 - i 433 567 117 3 827 ii 11Convertible 22367 1 2092 1629 1 3721 i i -shy- I

I =+II

i I

I -- shy

_

-- shy - shy shy

-- shy-

Ace sores amp EClJipmenl DII a WQhrs ~emcrrK

Automat~ Trans 0 Firebird and -FirebIrd -350 only Turbo Hvdra-Matic 1+ 18 1+ 10 + 28 I All models___

1+ 31 II - shy -- shyPower Steerincr - 2 1+ 29 I - - shy --- shy -Power Brakes DiscFrt l 1+ models+ 26 2 1+ 28 All - shyPower Brakes (DrumFrtl + 9 1+ 1 1+ 10 All except Firebird 4a1

-~----

Air Conditionina 1+108 1+ 4 1+112 i Firebird -- shy - ---- shyAir Conditionina +104 1+ 4 1+108 Firebird j50 Air Conditionincr 1+ 96 1+ 1+ 98 I Firebird

--~

2 400 shyRadio amp Man- Antenna + 6 1+ z + 9 - shy - -shy400 HO Enaine Oot I I 0 Firebird 400 400 EnqOp~ 12 I Firebird~()()--

- ~ ~~--- --shy _

Ram Air IV - 10 shy 2 I -shy - - shy

-----------shy

I -- - shy - shy _ shy -- shy - -shy -- shy- - - - --

I 1 --- shy

I I -- shy - shy -- shy

-- - shy -- shy -I I I I

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Page 25 PcgAMA Specifications-Passenger Car 25

CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

KEY SHEET

EXTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

vpoundRTICAL

ERO liNe

ACTUAL FRONT WIDTH OF OASH~ LZ) ~

~ y~ ~ I Hl01 ~- - j ~--t-

i ---101114 plusmnL30middot H138 I

j t~ i -- _ r-7il-r ~HL2 Jj~(~-- ~---LIZ7-- H 106 CLUOpoundO RAMP HI07

AGLpoundl Ll04J LIO LIOS

I -- L 103 ~--------

LENGTH amp HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE

INTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

WIDTH gtlt50 H51

FRONT COMPT qEAR COMPT

-- H~6 -=~-- ~~Tmiddot~ )~_L~8~A__ I

THIRD SEAT

- L204 -t

Form RaY 3-67

AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 26 Poge 26

CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET

DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS

oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround

eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull

11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out

SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured

Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS

EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF

DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn

L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard

eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front

_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr

LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf

123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~

_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension

130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface

EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the

ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole

centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle

enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol

mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel

H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t

~t front of rear wnee openIng

middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord

GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an

ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS

104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis

106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes

11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes

Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie

HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson

fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal

L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal

H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~

L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol

ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS

H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~

REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen

Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon

from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~

L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of

pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg

H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering

L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat

~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon

~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon

-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side

Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when

r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo

comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~

-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn

est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt

grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi

STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L

lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n

1 at HIP ROeM

c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f

plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third

-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure

H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical

STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The

hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne

L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne

W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level

W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~

H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine

H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen

V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised

W4 L20J H20 I 1728

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ISSt ED _9-___-6_B_RV IS D_(e_)___N( 0 F CA( _---Po=ntlmiddotaC=----___MODE L Y 2Alt _1_9_69___ D AT

FIREBIRD FIREBIRD I FIREllIU) FIREBIRD

0 DEL ================F=I=RE=B=I=U)=====S=P=RNT=~=======3=5=O======H==O========4=O=O=====

(Indicate her standard oponal or NA on eoch )CGNVENIENCE EQUIPjVENT I Si~ ~indows Ootional

Power wndows ~~V~e~n~t-=~~~n~d~o~w~sL-____~______~_____________________________________~N~O~~Ve~n~t~W~i~n~d=o~w~s~________________~______________

L Backlight or tolgol Not Offered

Powr seat (specify typ os Power Tilt Seat (Fore and Aft Plus Elevation ~t Rear Edge) on ~H Bucket Seat - Optionalwell as avo lobility)

Radios (speedy type as well a availability)

Optional AM AM-FM A-FM Stereo - All Push Button Type

~ ItOr seot speok fIIr Optional

P~wer QfItenna Rear Mounted - Ootional

Not Offeredltecinng front seat bock (RL Or Doth)

Fronl eol head restroiner (RmiddotL or both) Standard

Clock Optional

Aor conditIone (5peclfy type Optional Reheat Cycle With Bi-Level A~r Distribut~on Systemand ova lobi Ii ty)

Safecruard Speedometer - Optional

tional on Cars With V-S En ine and Automatic ~ransm~ssion Combination

Not OfferedIgon lock lamp

Standard on Mardtop Coupe - Not Offered on ConvertibleDome lamp

Standard

Optional

Underhood lamp Ootional

CQurtesy lamp standard

Moa lamp Not Offered

Auto Irans quod lomp Slandard

3cereo Tape Player

Not Cf=ered

Ava~lable w~th All Radio Installations

~anual Antenna Front Mounted - Included itl Radio

Power Operated Top Optional on Convert~ble

Rear Window Defogger Optional - Not Ava~lable on Convertible

achometer Hood Mounted or Instrument Panel Mounted al

Elec Luggage Compt Lid Release Optional

LAMP HEIGHT AND SPACI~G

Height abov ground to center af bulb Or marker

Distance from CiL of cor to ente of bulb

tteocHomp

Toal

Sdeorncrkr

Headlomp

TOI

H9heu

-L-owes tmiddot

Hghest

Lowest

i Font

Rear

Inside

IOutsIde

Insde

OutSide

i I I I I

II I I

244

24 4

246

246

165

218

n4 281

160

252

Diectlonal Font

Reo

I I Same

250

as Tail Lamo

bull If Single headlamps at used ent here (al Panel mounted type not available at start ~f production - optional clock not available with this tachometer option

--

- -

AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-68REVISED_e__

WEIGHTS

MODEL Style No

illf-fIREBIRD SPRINT hardtoo Coupe CQmzertiole

22337 22367

i I1841 143032711 433 1929 1596 3521 i 433

I - _shy

6~7-i73 827 1 113 2 6 7 173 827 11 J

I1I i I II i

FIREBIRD 350 ErdtoE Coupe

i 223371

I i I i I 1962 14393401 I 433 1 567 173I

i -- shy

827 1 LJ gt ~

Convertible 22367 I

2046i 1605-36511433567 173 I i

82 7 i lJj 41

FIREBIRD HO I i bull I I II Hardton Coune 223 19841 14583442 1 433 i 567 173 827 ll

I433 I 567 1173 ffi7 1 l~jConvertible 22367 1 20681 16243692 I

I --~

l ~ I i

i i 1FIREBIRD 400 1_ ---shy20081 146313471 1 433 i 567 1173 827 _J jHardtop Coupe 223371 - i 433 567 117 3 827 ii 11Convertible 22367 1 2092 1629 1 3721 i i -shy- I

I =+II

i I

I -- shy

_

-- shy - shy shy

-- shy-

Ace sores amp EClJipmenl DII a WQhrs ~emcrrK

Automat~ Trans 0 Firebird and -FirebIrd -350 only Turbo Hvdra-Matic 1+ 18 1+ 10 + 28 I All models___

1+ 31 II - shy -- shyPower Steerincr - 2 1+ 29 I - - shy --- shy -Power Brakes DiscFrt l 1+ models+ 26 2 1+ 28 All - shyPower Brakes (DrumFrtl + 9 1+ 1 1+ 10 All except Firebird 4a1

-~----

Air Conditionina 1+108 1+ 4 1+112 i Firebird -- shy - ---- shyAir Conditionina +104 1+ 4 1+108 Firebird j50 Air Conditionincr 1+ 96 1+ 1+ 98 I Firebird

--~

2 400 shyRadio amp Man- Antenna + 6 1+ z + 9 - shy - -shy400 HO Enaine Oot I I 0 Firebird 400 400 EnqOp~ 12 I Firebird~()()--

- ~ ~~--- --shy _

Ram Air IV - 10 shy 2 I -shy - - shy

-----------shy

I -- - shy - shy _ shy -- shy - -shy -- shy- - - - --

I 1 --- shy

I I -- shy - shy -- shy

-- - shy -- shy -I I I I

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Page 25 PcgAMA Specifications-Passenger Car 25

CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

KEY SHEET

EXTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

vpoundRTICAL

ERO liNe

ACTUAL FRONT WIDTH OF OASH~ LZ) ~

~ y~ ~ I Hl01 ~- - j ~--t-

i ---101114 plusmnL30middot H138 I

j t~ i -- _ r-7il-r ~HL2 Jj~(~-- ~---LIZ7-- H 106 CLUOpoundO RAMP HI07

AGLpoundl Ll04J LIO LIOS

I -- L 103 ~--------

LENGTH amp HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE

INTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

WIDTH gtlt50 H51

FRONT COMPT qEAR COMPT

-- H~6 -=~-- ~~Tmiddot~ )~_L~8~A__ I

THIRD SEAT

- L204 -t

Form RaY 3-67

AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 26 Poge 26

CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET

DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS

oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround

eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull

11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out

SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured

Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS

EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF

DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn

L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard

eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front

_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr

LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf

123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~

_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension

130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface

EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the

ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole

centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle

enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol

mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel

H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t

~t front of rear wnee openIng

middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord

GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an

ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS

104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis

106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes

11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes

Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie

HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson

fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal

L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal

H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~

L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol

ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS

H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~

REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen

Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon

from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~

L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of

pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg

H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering

L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat

~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon

~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon

-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side

Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when

r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo

comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~

-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn

est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt

grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi

STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L

lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n

1 at HIP ROeM

c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f

plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third

-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure

H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical

STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The

hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne

L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne

W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level

W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~

H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine

H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen

V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised

W4 L20J H20 I 1728

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AMA Specifications-Passenger Car

MAKE OF CAR Pontiac MODEL YEAR 1969 DATE ISSUED9-11-68REVISED_e__

WEIGHTS

MODEL Style No

illf-fIREBIRD SPRINT hardtoo Coupe CQmzertiole

22337 22367

i I1841 143032711 433 1929 1596 3521 i 433

I - _shy

6~7-i73 827 1 113 2 6 7 173 827 11 J

I1I i I II i

FIREBIRD 350 ErdtoE Coupe

i 223371

I i I i I 1962 14393401 I 433 1 567 173I

i -- shy

827 1 LJ gt ~

Convertible 22367 I

2046i 1605-36511433567 173 I i

82 7 i lJj 41

FIREBIRD HO I i bull I I II Hardton Coune 223 19841 14583442 1 433 i 567 173 827 ll

I433 I 567 1173 ffi7 1 l~jConvertible 22367 1 20681 16243692 I

I --~

l ~ I i

i i 1FIREBIRD 400 1_ ---shy20081 146313471 1 433 i 567 1173 827 _J jHardtop Coupe 223371 - i 433 567 117 3 827 ii 11Convertible 22367 1 2092 1629 1 3721 i i -shy- I

I =+II

i I

I -- shy

_

-- shy - shy shy

-- shy-

Ace sores amp EClJipmenl DII a WQhrs ~emcrrK

Automat~ Trans 0 Firebird and -FirebIrd -350 only Turbo Hvdra-Matic 1+ 18 1+ 10 + 28 I All models___

1+ 31 II - shy -- shyPower Steerincr - 2 1+ 29 I - - shy --- shy -Power Brakes DiscFrt l 1+ models+ 26 2 1+ 28 All - shyPower Brakes (DrumFrtl + 9 1+ 1 1+ 10 All except Firebird 4a1

-~----

Air Conditionina 1+108 1+ 4 1+112 i Firebird -- shy - ---- shyAir Conditionina +104 1+ 4 1+108 Firebird j50 Air Conditionincr 1+ 96 1+ 1+ 98 I Firebird

--~

2 400 shyRadio amp Man- Antenna + 6 1+ z + 9 - shy - -shy400 HO Enaine Oot I I 0 Firebird 400 400 EnqOp~ 12 I Firebird~()()--

- ~ ~~--- --shy _

Ram Air IV - 10 shy 2 I -shy - - shy

-----------shy

I -- - shy - shy _ shy -- shy - -shy -- shy- - - - --

I 1 --- shy

I I -- shy - shy -- shy

-- - shy -- shy -I I I I

-middotReference - SAE Aeraspace-Autamalive draWing standards Section E 1_02 (d)_

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CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

KEY SHEET

EXTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

vpoundRTICAL

ERO liNe

ACTUAL FRONT WIDTH OF OASH~ LZ) ~

~ y~ ~ I Hl01 ~- - j ~--t-

i ---101114 plusmnL30middot H138 I

j t~ i -- _ r-7il-r ~HL2 Jj~(~-- ~---LIZ7-- H 106 CLUOpoundO RAMP HI07

AGLpoundl Ll04J LIO LIOS

I -- L 103 ~--------

LENGTH amp HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE

INTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

WIDTH gtlt50 H51

FRONT COMPT qEAR COMPT

-- H~6 -=~-- ~~Tmiddot~ )~_L~8~A__ I

THIRD SEAT

- L204 -t

Form RaY 3-67

AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 26 Poge 26

CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET

DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS

oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround

eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull

11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out

SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured

Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS

EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF

DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn

L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard

eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front

_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr

LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf

123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~

_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension

130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface

EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the

ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole

centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle

enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol

mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel

H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t

~t front of rear wnee openIng

middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord

GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an

ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS

104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis

106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes

11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes

Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie

HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson

fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal

L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal

H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~

L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol

ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS

H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~

REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen

Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon

from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~

L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of

pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg

H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering

L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat

~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon

~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon

-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side

Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when

r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo

comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~

-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn

est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt

grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi

STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L

lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n

1 at HIP ROeM

c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f

plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third

-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure

H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical

STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The

hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne

L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne

W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level

W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~

H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine

H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen

V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised

W4 L20J H20 I 1728

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CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

KEY SHEET

EXTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

vpoundRTICAL

ERO liNe

ACTUAL FRONT WIDTH OF OASH~ LZ) ~

~ y~ ~ I Hl01 ~- - j ~--t-

i ---101114 plusmnL30middot H138 I

j t~ i -- _ r-7il-r ~HL2 Jj~(~-- ~---LIZ7-- H 106 CLUOpoundO RAMP HI07

AGLpoundl Ll04J LIO LIOS

I -- L 103 ~--------

LENGTH amp HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE

INTERIOR CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS

WIDTH gtlt50 H51

FRONT COMPT qEAR COMPT

-- H~6 -=~-- ~~Tmiddot~ )~_L~8~A__ I

THIRD SEAT

- L204 -t

Form RaY 3-67

AMA Specifications-Passenger CarPg 26 Poge 26

CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET

DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS

oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround

eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull

11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out

SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured

Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS

EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF

DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn

L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard

eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front

_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr

LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf

123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~

_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension

130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface

EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the

ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole

centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle

enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol

mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel

H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t

~t front of rear wnee openIng

middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord

GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an

ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS

104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis

106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes

11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes

Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie

HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson

fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal

L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal

H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~

L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol

ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS

H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~

REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen

Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon

from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~

L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of

pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg

H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering

L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat

~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon

~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon

-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side

Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when

r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo

comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~

-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn

est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt

grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi

STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L

lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n

1 at HIP ROeM

c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f

plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third

-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure

H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical

STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The

hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne

L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne

W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level

W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~

H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine

H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen

V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised

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CAR AND BODY DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET

DIMENSION DEFINmONS EXTERIOR wIDTH DIMENSIONS

oIlQl WHE 7gtEAD _ =(ONT iAeasureci ~r cenredrn-e of ~1 Jround

eosvrect t ~n~erljri of tire 5 at q rauna bull

11103 MAXiMLM OVERALL CAR 10TH Incd burrpers moldIngs 01 sneet meta rarrU$IOns ieo5Jred to out

SIde 01 mero 1117 MAXIMUM 300Y HIOTH 2 PILLAR Measured

Jeross body at 2 pillar txciuOlng hardware and oopiled moldlnQS

EXTERIOR LENGTH DIMENSIONS - 30 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO ACTUAL FRONT OF

DASH If actuol Font of Dosh to h Of of Body Zero Line It IS identified by 0 mInus (-i sIgn

L 01 WHE E LBASE Ll03 OV ERAL L LENG7H Include bumpe 9acds f standard

eqUipment LI04 OVERHANG - FRONT Meosured fram C L of front

_neeis to front of car eluding bumper -uold$ f s rllnd Qrd eql1I pmenr

LOS OVERHANG-REARMeasured fromC Loireorwheel to rear ot cor Inciudulg bumper gvarci d sT~ndord eQJlprn-e-nf

123 BODY UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH AT CAR CENTEgtltLlNE The horizontol dmenson from he Cowl Potnt to the- Deck Poinf~

_ ~27 VERTICAL ZERO LINE TO CENTERliNE CF REAR WHEELS A horIZontal dimension

130 VERTICAL ZERO liNE TO WINDShiELD COWL POINT The horrzontal dimenSIon rom rh~ vertual zero line to the theore-tlcot Intersection of exended WindshIeld glass plone and normal cowi surface

EXTERIOR HEIGHT DIMENSIONS 1101 OVERALL HEIGHT _ DESIGNAeo5vreci ~h the

ehHie In Monufoclurermiddots DeSign WeIghT otrlruoe HI4 COWL POINT TO GROUND Meo5uea t enlaquole

centerfne~ 18 DECK POINT TO GROUND Meosued 0 ehcle

enterllne 12 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND - FRONT T~e ltercol

mdImenSIon from ground to bottom ot rocler Danei exclud Ing flange5 tteasuted 10 the ovf5~de Of sneet metclI at aremost DOlnt of rocker panel

H11 ltOCKER PANEL TO GROUND _ REAR T~e ~rmenson from ground to bottom of oc-e Done eluding flanges Meosured to the oufslde of srre~t

~t front of rear wnee openIng

middot2 INDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE Tne angie ew~en ~ertj(al Lne ona 1re _Indshleid SurtJce t Jr centermiddot line On compoundcurved wlnQShleds Ine ~ord or the arc IS used and Ilmtea fo that section ot ti~ +Incshteld comprehended by on 18-111cn chord

GROUND CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS rll02 BUMPER TO GROUND - FRONT ltIn amen5an

ncludes bumper gltwJOrdS

104 BUMPER TO GROUND includes bumper quarltis

106 ANGLE OF APPROACH The engie between ground and a line tangent to the front tire stotic loaded radius arc and the fIrst -p(unt of IlHerference e bumper guard groYel deflector fnder or other component ex cluding Lcense plate ThIS dimenSion moy be defer mined graprucoily for reportIng purposes

11107 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE The angie between ground and a lIne tangent to the reor He stotlC foaaed rodlus arc and the first pOInt of intederence e~~ bumperj guard grovel deflector rod pIpe fender or other comconent e-cludlng Itcense plote Ths dimenSion moy be determrned graphicalJy tor reportJng purposes

Hl47 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE Th supplement of Inshychnld ramp middotngtmiddot (laampgt- minu rneluded ramp angie) Over which cor can c-oss without Interference measured With Car sitting On 0 level surface uSing lines fongent to orcs of front and rear static loaded radII and nter~ sectlng at potnt on underside of cor which detlnes the 5moliest angie

HI56 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE Locolon of measureme-nr on th~ ear 15 to be clearly recorded

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS H 61 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT The dmenson

fram H POInt to the headlining plus a constant of 40 nInches IneQsur~d ~lang 0 lIne 8 to reor of verflcal

L 34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCELERATOR Measured along Q dlogonal Ine from the Mandun ankle pivot c~ter to the H POint Qlus a conStant of 100 Inches For treodle type accelerator pedals the leg room IS measured WI tMe Mondon 5 9ht toot on the occelerotor ~edol and the Manikin Heel POint at Accel erator Heel POint All other types of acceieratar pedals Wlil be measured With the Maniktn foot angle set ot 87middot and the shoe touching the pedal

H 30 H POINT TO HEEL POINT FRONT The vertical dJmenston from the H Point to the Acceierotor Heel POtnt~

L 17 H POINT TRAVEL The horoontol dimenon between the H Point in the most forward and rearward sear

FRONT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS (Con ) -1 Sf-tOULDER COM ReNT nmum loerol

ImenS0I15 oetw~e ~he -001 30rnsh moidngs 01 near ~st Inrerrerlrce 7lea5ured at rile H POln1 Saflon P (GOM r=~ONT 7ne Jorerai jlmenslon hrough lOne POint to trlmmea body surfaces Depress loose Side olt coh to 1rm tovnciatlon o~ other ~bstruc-on Ii vcn consructTon eXISS

H 50 PPCR 3(JDY OPENING TO GROUND FRONT The erfcal 71 Tlens 01 ~Cr1 a pal nt on the tr 1 me d body openIng to he grounQ Tleasured 01 the H P Clnt $tatlon~

REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS L 50 H POINT CJUPLE DiSTANCE The hontonlol dmen

Stan trom the front Seat H POInt to the rear seat H Point~ H 63 EFFECTVE HEAD ROOM - REAR Tn dmenSIon

from th H Potnt to the neodlintng plus a constant ot JO inches measureo along a line 8 to reor of vertlcal~

L 51 MINIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - REAR Measured middotdong a dogonal jne irmiddot)m the ankle piVOt center to rhe i Pnt PiUS a conSfant or 100 lnches with the to Of

pOSlflcned t( the nearest nterference between the I SltJt $trl)cture ond toe Insteo Or lOwer leg

H _ -1 POINT it HEEL GINT - REAR The rleal climens ~on ron the H PaInt middot0 the Monl~ln Heel Polnt on the deresseci floor covering

L ~8 MINIMUM KNEE ROOM - REAR The mnmum dmnshyslon from the Mond(n nee Plyot center to the back of the fronr seuf lEAR C(PAR NT ROOM The hO(ltonta) dmenshy$Ion from he bOCk j ont seat fO tront of rear seat

~c~ at ~c~h t)nOen r rhe top 0f rear seot cvsfilon

~ SHOULDER ROOM REAR Th mnum iarol hmenslon nnween rhJl joor garnIsh ~Oldjnq or neareST middotnterfer~ Meuro1surcrt )f I-i POint stotlon

-1 HIP ROOM - REAR he lotrol dmenSlon hrough H POint to ~rmmed i suriaces Depress loose Side

Noll cloth o trim fornoton or orher o6struction when

r 5 UPPElt ROOY OPENiNG TO GROUN~ 1ertlcol lTH~lson Ir~n a OOln On rhe trImmed opeTllg middot0 the 1rolJn 1 -edsured 1J~O nches forwrrl the H p olnr

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LUGGAGE CAPAClTf USABLe ~e total iuggoo

comOQrtmenr ltggoqe CJJOCHy n UOIC feef wth the ~Ire Clnd 1 1 1~

-1195 lFTCv=~ HE~-l- c~j dl~lenSjOn

est po r 111 n ilggoe t-r~nt

grOtJnd elIludlS orrl- rJdi

STATION WAGON _ THIRD SEAT DIMENSIONS N 85 SHOULDEc ~)O~~ 7HfRD SEAT 7he -nlI~L

lateral dme1S10n betw~en ~he door gornsh rnoidlnas or eorest ~~ierefce I~~osured ot r P J nt Stw1 0n

1 at HIP ROeM

c 86 FECTIVE LicG R OM 7HIRD SEAT Measucd along a dlogonn lille ire1 ankle Pivot center to H POIf)f

plus a constant ot 100 Inches With rear-foclno third

-seat foot IS POSlflOfWci In foot well or ta neoreSt Intershyference WIth ofrlr end r r~Qr closure

H 86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM THIgtltD SAT _ The dmen-Ston from H POUlt to he headlinlng PIVS 0 conslont of J~O filches Measured olrng 0 line 8middot to rear of vettical

STATION WAGON - CARGO SPACEDIMENSIONS L202 CARGO LENGTH AT fLOOR FRONT SEAT The

hortzonta 1 dlmenslon measured at the ffoor level from the rear of the front raquoetJt bock to the normal InSide 1tmting tnterf~rence on the fai igote 7 an the cor centermiddot ttne

L204 CARGO LE~ICTH ~BELT FRONT SEAL The hOtfzonfo d n~~middot Idl fu jed from fhe top rear of front seOf bo-~k to a middotimiddotmiddotfl l f1enSlon line from the normol InSide limiting Interhmiddottencl at the too of the todgate on the cor centerllne

W201 CARGO WIDTH - WHEELHOUSE The minmum horionshytal dmenslon meos red between wheelhousngs ot floor level

W204 CPENING WIDTH A -ilLT Tj mnmum hOrizontal denslon meQlaquouterl f-f1middotve~n fh~ nearest normal tnse Imtftng Inffrlerent~ gt i th~ rear opening Ot the top of the ollgQfe~

H201 MAXIMUM CARGO IEIGIIT Th omum ercol dlmenslon measured r)l1I the top ot the floor covering fO fhe headlining on Hl- cor centeriine

H202 REAR OPENING Hr GHT The erllcol dimenSIon measured from the fl Ii the floor coverrng to the normal InSIde 11IHIfHIl IftCtfcrence at th~ top of he rear openIng on the car f1terllne wlrh both tod ond lift gates ful ~y apen

V 2 CARGO VOLUME INDEX BEHIND FRONT SEAT The total volume In cubIC leet above the normal load floor and behfnd the front seat WIth the jrgote and taiJgate c Ised

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