73 Firebird build by Screamin' Performance

[67speedfreak]

Here is a 73 Firebird we are doing for a customer. It will be getting the pro-touring treatment !

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[67speedfreak]

Tear down.

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Sub frame painted and new suspension going on.

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Body shell stripped and ready for media blast !

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[Dave B]

Looks like it was "Rockford Files" brown.

[JoeyP]

Wow looks good, making a lot of progress.

[67speedfreak]

Wow looks good, making a lot of progress.

What's up Joey P ! :)

[67speedfreak]

Update.

Floor is out. firewall has been smoothed. Roof has been replaced as well as upper cowl.

Starting on mini tub.

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[67speedfreak]

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[CampbellshotrodsAZ]

Very nice! What are the specs on the rear wheels?

[67speedfreak]

Very nice! What are the specs on the rear wheels?

They are 18x12 w/ 335 rubber. I will have to look up the specs.

[67speedfreak]

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[Josh@Ridetech]

Looks good!

[AtomicFirebird]

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[Ripper]

Great sheet metal skills!

[F-Body International]

Great sheet metal skills!

x2...definitely agree on this!

[Rag-Rat]

I'm fortunate to live close enough and have had Brian do some work for me and get to see this car and others up close. Its hard to find someone with his skill level. Top Notch !!!

[67speedfreak]

Thanks for the compliment guys ! Chris, always a pleasure !

[67speedfreak]

Here are a couple updated pictures. We got the dash, tulips and trunk sprayed satin black now we can install the subframe and suspension.

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[CampbellshotrodsAZ]

Very nice! If you don't mind my asking, what are your front wheel specs, sizewise?

[kamaro]

Thats almost the same setup I'm using in my '71 Formula, the Chassisworks suspension parts were a good choice in terms of functionality and fit, except that the ride height in the rear is too much for my taste, I got the suspention in the absolute minimum height and still there is at least 2.5 in. of clearance between the finder lip and the tire (using 26 in. tires). Unfortunately, and after many calls to CA Chassisworks, they told I have to just live with it!.

[NOT A TA]

Good looking build! I don't see any trim studs around the windshield opening. Are you using flush mounted glass?

[67speedfreak]

Very nice! If you don't mind my asking, what are your front wheel specs, sizewise?

Thanks,fronts are 18x9 275s

[67speedfreak]

Thats almost the same setup I'm using in my '71 Formula, the Chassisworks suspension parts were a good choice in terms of functionality and fit, except that the ride height in the rear is too much for my taste, I got the suspention in the absolute minimum height and still there is at least 2.5 in. of clearance between the finder lip and the tire (using 26 in. tires). Unfortunately, and after many calls to CA Chassisworks, they told I have to just live with it!.

I agree, that's why I modded the upper shock crossmember and gained an extra 2 in.

[67speedfreak]

Good looking build! I don't see any trim studs around the windshield opening. Are you using flush mounted glass?

Thanks, No flush mounted glass, We will add the studs later, replacement parts don't come with them.

[67speedfreak]

We got the rearend and suspension in the Firebird today. The rear is sitting several inches higher than ride height because there is not weight in the car.

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[kamaro]

Is it possible to snap a photo of that mod? I thought about modifying the upper crossmember but getting the upper shock mounts inwards a bit more to lose 1 or 1.5 in of ground clearance.

[67speedfreak]

Is it possible to snap a photo of that mod? I thought about modifying the upper crossmember but getting the upper shock mounts inwards a bit more to lose 1 or 1.5 in of ground clearance.

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Here is a pic of the mod. I just cut out the existing crossmember and added my own round tube crossmember.It is pushed up against the floor.

[rohrt]

pretty sweet!

[67speedfreak]

Here are some current pictures of the project. Project is currently back home with the customer awaiting drive train.

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