What is the etching on a 1968 Firebird?
A: Regarding the ‘Bird’ etching found on some 1968 Firebird’s… The process used to produce the ‘Bird’ Logo on the front side glass was referred to as ‘Etching’. To Etch does not necessarily mean to ‘sandblast’ an image into the glass; this can be accomplished in the same way as the supplier/date code info is ‘etched’ onto the glass.
Is there any connection to the Firebird emblems?
I have a 1968 Firebird that has the firebird emblems etched in the glass. My bird has power windows and also the “Custom” interior. Is there any connection to these options? how are is this??
Where is the hood emblem on a 1969 Firebird?
This is the correct 1969 Firebird 400 option trunk lid emblem. This emblem is different than the hood emblems. It had a beveled profile, much thicker at the bottom, to allow the emblem to sit properly on the trunk lid.
When did the 1968 350 Firebird come out?
Your 1968 350 Firebird w/Bird Glass being built around the 1st week of March is certainly one of the later ’68s I’ve heard of getting this feature. I’d be interested in adding any of your current/former Firebirds to our Registry.
A: Regarding the ‘Bird’ etching found on some 1968 Firebird’s… The process used to produce the ‘Bird’ Logo on the front side glass was referred to as ‘Etching’. To Etch does not necessarily mean to ‘sandblast’ an image into the glass; this can be accomplished in the same way as the supplier/date code info is ‘etched’ onto the glass.
I have a 1968 Firebird that has the firebird emblems etched in the glass. My bird has power windows and also the “Custom” interior. Is there any connection to these options? how are is this??
This is the correct 1969 Firebird 400 option trunk lid emblem. This emblem is different than the hood emblems. It had a beveled profile, much thicker at the bottom, to allow the emblem to sit properly on the trunk lid.
Your 1968 350 Firebird w/Bird Glass being built around the 1st week of March is certainly one of the later ’68s I’ve heard of getting this feature. I’d be interested in adding any of your current/former Firebirds to our Registry.