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Just thought I would start a build thread on my project on this site.
The full thread is over at lateral g under 71-Formula Brewster Green build but I wanted to get it over here as well and will update as we move forward. All input and comments are welcome.
The car was purchased new by my Dad as a gift for my Mom in 1973 and other than for some poor decisions on rims and interior through the years remained a stock Formula 400. The goal of the build is to retain something that has sentimental value and to bring it up to modern standards so that it can be enjoyed and driven
overview of the build as currently planned:
body: delete marker lights, add kindig bar door handles, fessler glass kit
engine: LS 376 / 480
Suspension: DSE Subframe and quadralink
wheels: Budnik Matrix or potentially something from Forgeline
Alponcho
06-09-2018, 04:56 PM
Looks like an awesome project! I'll have to check out your other thread. Are you going to paint it Brewster, or the original '71 color (Laurentian I think)?
I'm 3+ years into my 70 Formula build. After a couple extended lulls, I'm getting back on track. I too am painting mine the factory color (carousel red). I was just as Fesler the other day discussing seats and saw a glass kit going into a 1st get car, and am now giving it some serious thought. Do you already have the kit?
I’m going to paint it Brewster. I just don’t like the Laurentian color
As for the glass kit. Yes. I have it already. Should be nice. Really makes the car i think.
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lobudget
06-30-2018, 01:23 PM
Nice. The small back window birds are so sharp and this one looks extra sharp.
Alponcho
06-30-2018, 01:45 PM
Very nice. Looks very clean without spoilers. I too will skipping them on my Formula.
Nice. The small back window birds are so sharp and this one looks extra sharp.
Thank you. Should be seeing plenty of progress over the next month or so and I will add to the updates
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Thanks
qnitro
06-30-2018, 07:36 PM
Love the 71's, just sold mine at Mecum..
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2018/06/AFA00D16AE4240778101528D8B4375DE_zpsnruh-1.jpg (http://s867.photobucket.com/user/qnitro/media/71%20formula/AFA00D16-AE42-4077-8101-528D8B4375DE_zpsnruhquhc.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2018/03/662C31BD3C4B4810A1742146FE095E47_zpshsae-1.jpg (http://s867.photobucket.com/user/qnitro/media/71%20formula/662C31BD-3C4B-4810-A174-2146FE095E47_zpshsaeuwpj.jpg.html)
Decided to go with Budnik Tungstens in the basalt ceramic coated finish for wheels
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Interceptor5588
07-22-2018, 06:12 AM
Subscribed
BonzoHansen
07-23-2018, 02:32 PM
Nice project, love the no rear spoiler. Did you send those original wheels back to 1988 where they came from? Lol
icemanrd19
07-23-2018, 02:36 PM
Saw your car at goodguys. Darn nice.
Love the 71's, just sold mine at Mecum..
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2018/06/AFA00D16AE4240778101528D8B4375DE_zpsnruh-1.jpg (http://s867.photobucket.com/user/qnitro/media/71%20formula/AFA00D16-AE42-4077-8101-528D8B4375DE_zpsnruhquhc.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2018/03/662C31BD3C4B4810A1742146FE095E47_zpshsae-1.jpg (http://s867.photobucket.com/user/qnitro/media/71%20formula/662C31BD-3C4B-4810-A174-2146FE095E47_zpshsaeuwpj.jpg.html)
So a little more progress on body. Car is to be finished at end of March so more pics will be coming soon.
MarkzHenry
09-03-2018, 03:52 AM
I highly appreciate you for such a great work and stunning project, and humble thanks for being sharing with all of among us, kindly update more about this project of yours.
69Goat
09-03-2018, 04:57 PM
Very nice.
ddavisart
09-04-2018, 08:14 AM
Nice man! Sounds like a great build
Some updated body pics and the wheels!!!
Zak and his crew at Boze we’re great to work with.
Zak Kingsland
Boze Alloys, Inc / ZE Forged
23352 Peralta Drive, Unit 2
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
949.334.2680 phone
949.334.2685 fax
1-866-634-4626 toll-free
www.bozeforged.com
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Bozeforged
09-19-2018, 08:39 PM
Some updated body pics and the wheels!!!
Zak and his crew at Boze we’re great to work with.
Zak Kingsland
Boze Alloys, Inc / ZE Forged
23352 Peralta Drive, Unit 2
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
949.334.2680 (tel:949.334.2680) phone
949.334.2685 (tel:949.334.2685) fax
1-866-634-4626 (tel:1-866-634-4626) toll-free
www.bozeforged.com (http://www.bozeforged.com)
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Thanks For choosing Boze wheels Mike! We’re happy to be a part of your build.
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Cool build especially with the family history. I really like these second gen Pontiacs.
An update.
More body work pics, tires and paint!!!
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Nice project, love the no rear spoiler. Did you send those original wheels back to 1988 where they came from? Lol
No, but you are welcome to transport them there for me if you can, or create some type of garage barstool. Those things are terrible!
69Goat
01-09-2019, 05:30 PM
Very nice. Subscribed.
Very nice. Subscribed.
Thank you!
slimjim
01-10-2019, 06:00 AM
Just a hunch but I feel like I saw Boze post some pictures of wheels I suspect may be yours...
Just a hunch but I feel like I saw Boze post some pictures of wheels I suspect may be yours...
Where were they posted?
slimjim
01-10-2019, 03:19 PM
Where were they posted?
I think it was their instagram story
Alponcho
01-10-2019, 06:41 PM
Dark green looks great. I really look forward to seeing your car come together.
Some more progress pics. Interior and underside of car were coated today.
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70Uglybird
01-12-2019, 08:46 AM
Awesome build, just curious where are you located?
How did the install of the door handles go? I have the same setup to install, look forward to more pictures so I can copy your placement. Looks perfect!
ih8z28s
01-13-2019, 03:04 PM
Like what you've done with the console, what are you using for the lid?
1965gp
01-13-2019, 06:10 PM
Very nicely done, I like the actual color (Brewster) more than the rendering color.
Tincup
01-14-2019, 12:54 PM
Very nice....:twothumbs
Like what you've done with the console, what are you using for the lid?
Thanks. It will be a charcoal color that matches the seats from TMI
Very nice....:twothumbs
Thanks.
Awesome build, just curious where are you located?
How did the install of the door handles go? I have the same setup to install, look forward to more pictures so I can copy your placement. Looks perfect!
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Door handles went well and function great. Thanks. More pics to come.
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bkbkbk
01-22-2019, 09:09 PM
Such an awesome build so far, and you really hit the mark with those wheels!
Such an awesome build so far, and you really hit the mark with those wheels!
Thank you!
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Alponcho
02-06-2019, 09:11 AM
Looking good! What is going in the rectangular space on the right hand side of your dash bezel?
Josh@Ridetech
02-06-2019, 11:19 AM
Car is insanely clean. Good looking work man!
Looking good! What is going in the rectangular space on the right hand side of your dash bezel?
Thank you. It’s the touch screen head unit
It’s actually installed in the pic but the reflection is making it look like an empty space
Car is insanely clean. Good looking work man!
Thanks Josh
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Rolling_Thunder
02-27-2019, 03:51 PM
That B5 Charger caught my eye! '70s were always my second favorite after the 68s
That B5 Charger caught my eye! '70s were always my second favorite after the 68s
Yeah, builder is a big mopar guy. Has had a few nice mopars at SEMA, among others.
I can put you in touch if you like. He has a sweet hell cat charger for sale now I think.
slimjim
02-27-2019, 06:30 PM
love the wheels, Boze PT's are some of my favorites, but I'm very biased
Getting closer
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Some more progress.
Door handles are in
Windows
Nose piece.
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boss_hoss
03-29-2019, 09:50 PM
Great build. Love that color.
Great build. Love that color.
Thanks Hoss!
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Alponcho
05-03-2019, 02:05 PM
Your car looks amazzzzing...Mine should hit the paint shop in the next couple/few weeks...I'll be thrilled if it turns out half has good as yours!
Thank you! Post some shots of your ride!
More pics. And Video!
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https://share.icloud.com/photos/0ArriXV4Y9RkL_QDJ-jeN34vQ#Hudson,_FL
https://share.icloud.com/photos/0rBj4Kr0iaCHS_GJivWAXimFw#Hudson,_FL
ih8z28s
05-08-2019, 05:28 PM
I am totally going to steal the design of the center console, did he make the lid or is it from something else? Love the logos on the center caps also!
Bobbywracing
05-08-2019, 08:21 PM
Bitchin Car , turning out really badass.
AB69Z
05-09-2019, 02:14 AM
Can you post more on the console. What materials did you use to add those shapes to it. Also the hinges on the storage box
I am totally going to steal the design of the center console, did he make the lid or is it from something else? Love the logos on the center caps also!
Thank you! The entire center console is made from the stock center console. He just added some contours to it and wrapped it in material.
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Like what you've done with the console, what are you using for the lid?
It’s the stock lid that’s been wrapped
yellow1098Greg
05-09-2019, 08:43 PM
Beautiful car! Love the color and wheels....but my question is what seats are those? 0:)
Beautiful car! Love the color and wheels....but my question is what seats are those? 0:)
The front seats are from TMI
The rear seats are custom and wrapped to match the front seats
yellow1098Greg
05-10-2019, 07:15 AM
The front seats are from TMI
The rear seats are custom and wrapped to match the front seats
Thanks a lot they look awesome....do you have the model number for them handy by chance?
Thanks a lot they look awesome....do you have the model number for them handy by chance?
Here you go
https://www.tmiproducts.com/pro-series-universal-sport-r-low-back-seats-with-headrest1/
Color is charcoal / grey
Alponcho
05-10-2019, 11:08 AM
Wondering how much you had to modify the quarter lips to get the rear tires to clear? Wish I would have ordered my wheels with more backspace and have to deal with this now.
Ripper
05-10-2019, 11:46 AM
Great project! Love everything with it (specially the paint and the lack of the duck tail)
What door handles are those?
https://www.pro-touring.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=156718&d=1537307959
Wondering how much you had to modify the quarter lips to get the rear tires to clear? Wish I would have ordered my wheels with more backspace and have to deal with this now.
No mods.
Great project! Love everything with it (specially the paint and the lack of the duck tail)
What door handles are those?
https://www.pro-touring.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=156718&d=1537307959
Kindig
https://www.kindigitapparel.com/products/bar-straight-style-by-kindig-it-design
Great project! Love everything with it (specially the paint and the lack of the duck tail)
What door handles are those?
https://www.pro-touring.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=156718&d=1537307959
And thank you for the compliments. Originally we were going to do a rear spoiler, front splitter, rear diffuser, mod the hood scoops and widen the quarters but the $$$$ kept adding up.
In the end I’m glad I left the lines of the car unmolested. I think my Dad would love it
Ripper
05-10-2019, 12:00 PM
It's hard to compete with a design that has worked for almost 50 years. I was gonna cut up mine too, wider fenders, air outlets here and there etc. Functional driven design...
Not finished yet, but I cancelled most of those plans - the original lines are just too good to be changed.
Cool handles! Over my budget, but cool!
It's hard to compete with a design that has worked for almost 50 years. I was gonna cut up mine too, wider fenders, air outlets here and there etc. Functional driven design...
Not finished yet, but I cancelled most of those plans - the original lines are just too good to be changed.
Cool handles! Over my budget, but cool!
Thank you Ripper.
c4racer2
05-10-2019, 09:21 PM
Ya the car looks phenomenal. Nicely done.
It’s finally finished!!!
Once I pick up the car I will post a ton of pics but these give an overall shot.
Thanks to Mike Staveski at LexiJ in Hudson, FL and to his team for their great work and for putting up with me throughout this process
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syborg tt
05-20-2019, 10:23 AM
Congratulations the car looks great and can’t wait to see more pictures of the completed car.
camaro_timo
05-24-2019, 12:22 PM
I did you eliminate the lock cylinder or is it hidden behind the new latch?
I did you eliminate the lock cylinder or is it hidden behind the new latch?
It’s eliminated
It’s finally done....well as if these these builds are ever done.
Anyway, drove it home from the shop. 160 mile ride and all went well. The woman in one of the pics is my 82 year old mom who has had the car since new in 1971 when my dad purchased it for her.
But first a dyno video
https://share.icloud.com/photos/0qK43fiSdbnTmfZAohR8-n1Nw#Jacksonville_-_Ortega_Hills
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carbuff
06-07-2019, 08:50 PM
Pictures aren't working for me as attachments?
Pictures aren't working for me as attachments?
Try them now.
$Mike70Z-28
06-08-2019, 06:28 AM
Very nice looks real good a+a+a+
Very nice looks real good a+a+a+
Thank you!!!
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