The Last Superbird Built?

[pettybird]

I wonder if the overflow reservoir is off of a c-body or off of a later year car. Or, it may have been a parts department option. Either way, I would love to have one for my car even if it wasn't original to the car. I hate those cheesy parts store overflow reservoirs that are available nowadays.
Note to self...I must be getting old when I'm more concerned about how an overflow reservoir looks than how fast the car might be.

well, sir, you'll be pleased as punch to see just how much crap you can store in the nose off to the side of the latch tray.  it's a perfect place for bottles like that, or, as I used to do, a couple quarts of oil, a couple quarts of transmission fluid, a couple funnels and a gallon of antifreeze.  people used to be kind and let me know stuff had 'fallen' in, and were pretty shocked when I told them it was all there on purpose 

[hotrod98]

Never thought of that. 

[tan top]

I'm really liking that 'Bird. Slots, hood decals and all....there's just something about that car

yeah me too   

[talkiemopar]

I run a mopar antifreeze jug in the nose next to the latch tray on the driver side. I drilled a hole in the lid undersize, so my overflow hose will squeeze in and not fall out. Jug will not fall over or loose any antifreeze It has worked for 30 plus years      Rick.

[moparstuart]

There is a whole batch of known cars that are limelight with white lettering. One of which is owned by Rick Edwards who bought the car brand new. Another is owned by the malcom's.

Just wanted to make an observation. I don't pay as much attention to the Superbirds as I do the Daytona's or 500's but I do notice oddities on them. I believe that is the same paper that mentions the color choices on the Superbirds as well right? And it doesn't list the FK5 color which there were cars built in as well. Seems that with Mopar there is almost always an exception to every one of  their rules that they took the time to write down.

As far as saying that a car is 100% original,I take that with a grain of salt.I've seen many that were supposedly untouched originals,some were,most were not including one of Malcomb's that was at the Nationals that had paint work a novice could have pointed out.Believe what you want.

this car is still ownered  by the  original owner and had white decals from day  one     talkie  LOL

[hotrod98]

I run a mopar antifreeze jug in the nose next to the latch tray on the driver side. I drilled a hole in the lid undersize, so my overflow hose will squeeze in and not fall out. Jug will not fall over or loose any antifreeze It has worked for 30 plus years      Rick.

I'll try something like that.

[62 Max]

There is a whole batch of known cars that are limelight with white lettering. One of which is owned by Rick Edwards who bought the car brand new. Another is owned by the malcom's.

Just wanted to make an observation. I don't pay as much attention to the Superbirds as I do the Daytona's or 500's but I do notice oddities on them. I believe that is the same paper that mentions the color choices on the Superbirds as well right? And it doesn't list the FK5 color which there were cars built in as well. Seems that with Mopar there is almost always an exception to every one of  their rules that they took the time to write down.

As far as saying that a car is 100% original,I take that with a grain of salt.I've seen many that were supposedly untouched originals,some were,most were not including one of Malcomb's that was at the Nationals that had paint work a novice could have pointed out.Believe what you want.

this car is still ownered  by the  original owner and had white decals from day  one     talkie  LOL

And black painted grille frame ,screen and parking light frames.

[daytonakid]

I have looked at this car. The hood lettering is hand painted the highlights on the qtr lettering are also hand painted. The nose has been repainted and the black decal area has been removed and sprayed with what looks like black undercoat. Car is really solid. No rust other than under the vinyl top. The original owner installed GTX aluminum wood grain panels on the doors and the back metal panels in the rear. He also install some kind of pull straps on the front door panels. The original trunk mat is perfect. He had a custom carpet made to cover the trunk mat. The pin stripes are also hand painted. The original black plastic wheel is in a box and absolutely perfect.

[472 R/T SE]

Hey Bill.  Yeah Tom said you talked about possibly buying it before it hit ebay.  How cool would that have been?  A matching pair. 

[superbirdtom]

I run a mopar antifreeze jug in the nose next to the latch tray on the driver side. I drilled a hole in the lid undersize, so my overflow hose will squeeze in and not fall out. Jug will not fall over or loose any antifreeze It has worked for 30 plus years      Rick.

I'll try something like that.

hey Larry  I already have an overflow bottle mounted where the battery was I just never sent you a pic of it . it just needs a new cap and hose setup.

[hotrod98]

I run a mopar antifreeze jug in the nose next to the latch tray on the driver side. I drilled a hole in the lid undersize, so my overflow hose will squeeze in and not fall out. Jug will not fall over or loose any antifreeze It has worked for 30 plus years      Rick.

I'll try something like that.

hey Larry  I already have an overflow bottle mounted where the battery was I just never sent you a pic of it . it just needs a new cap and hose setup.

I plan to take the battery out of the trunk and put it back where it belongs so that reservoir would have to be moved.

[superbirdtom]

When I bought the car from Radke  I asked him why someone would want to put the battery in the trunk. and he sais it was because thats the way the Nascars were and the previous owner just wanted to immitate them.   

Then I asked him the technical question of  why the trunk for nascar battery,   Radke said  it was for weight distribution  because of the direction they ran on the high banked ovals it was a better place.  and then something about crashes and battery acid in the eyes. but I could be wrong.

[Aero426]

When I bought the car from Radke  I asked him why someone would want to put the battery in the trunk. and he sais it was because thats the way the Nascars were and the previous owner just wanted to immitate them.  

Then I asked him the technical question of  why the trunk for nascar battery,   Radke said  it was for weight distribution  because of the direction they ran on the high banked ovals it was a better place.  and then something about crashes and battery acid in the eyes. but I could be wrong.

The Mopar Grand National cars built by Nichels had a provision for the battery in the lower left cowl area directly behind the left front wheel.   The rule book at the time states that the battery had to be in the engine compartment.  So that location was the best place to fit the maxim of weight distribution which is "low, left and rearward".

The #7 Superbird has the left front battery tray, but the actual battery is now mounted in the trunk.  Apparently when it ran later on in USAC you could do that.    I don't have a rule book to confirm.

[hotrod98]

The "battery in the trunk" is more of a drag racing thing. We have two batteries in the right rear area of the storage compartment in our Super Comp '95 Firebird.

[Hemi_tyme]

Sold...$167,500.00

[moparstuart]

wow very cool car but never thought it would sell for that much in this market , I hope they dont change the paint .

[Beep Beep Dave]

WOW that is pretty strong money for the car...well in my opinion anyway.
Very cool car, I am sure the buyer and seller are happy

Dave

[hotrod98]

What other market is there where you can almost triple your investment?

[62 Max]

What other market is there where you can almost triple your investment?

GUNS !

[UFO]

What other market is there where you can almost triple your investment?

GUNS !
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How about ammo for those guns.

[62 Max]

What other market is there where you can almost triple your investment?

GUNS !
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How about ammo for those guns.

[FJ5WING]

What other market is there where you can almost triple your investment?

you can only multiply your investment if you decide to sell.

I got into my bird for just under 10K a long time ago, I almost dipped my toes in the cashing out sector but decided to restore instead. Now after all the work I dont think I could sell........ Of course if the right offer came along.

[62 Max]

Have less than 10K in the orange one,that includes price I paid for it in 1982 including  restoration.Does not include my time.Even if what could be considered the right offer came along,(and it has more than once) it still is not for sale.

[68X426]

I don't follow bids on e-bay or sell anything, so someone please help me to know about this.

The bidding on The Last Superbird was in the 90s, then went from 95k to the Buy It Now at 167k. I don't understand, being an amatuer. There were no bids for over the final 9 hours and then went from 95k to 167k.

What am I missing? Did it actually sell or will we see it for sale again in 2 weeks?

[nascarxx29]

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