!!Let's see those Firebirds!!

[AtomicFirebird]

Vannatta20 Are those firebird gen IV seats and are the hard to install?

[AtomicFirebird]

Oh and what's holds the baby seat in the middle

[AtomicFirebird]

By the way, all the birds on here are sweeet. I really like the fact that other people are doing cool things to there birds. I really felt alone, until I found this site. I was on other sites and they are really uptight about doing anything, and I mean anything pro-touring to (MY) car. No, I'm am not crying. Maybe a couple of tears but that is not crying. Ok, I cried

[vannatta20]

Vannatta20 Are those firebird gen IV seats and are the hard to install?

Those seats are from a 2000 camaro ss. They are 25th anniversary editions thAt are white leather. They easy to install. The front holes line up and they back needs a bracket made to reposition the holes. Camaros.net has a thread on it.
They are so comfy and much lighter than the factory seats. Even my drivers that has six way power is lighter.
Baby seat is held in with a ratching strap hooked the the anchor bolts.... It's just tempory for curising around the block..

[AtomicFirebird]

Thanks a lot for the info, I wanted those seats but people keep talking me out of getting them. I'm in!!

[vannatta20]

I suggest only getting the camaro seats since the firebird seats look way to modern. You can get used camaro seats for less than 100$ for a set then get them recovered to match your car.

[70TWO NOVA]

vannatta20, who built that sick engine for you? lol

[AtomicFirebird]

I suggest only getting the camaro seats since the firebird seats look way to modern. You can get used camaro seats for less than 100$ for a set then get them recovered to match your car.

Will do, that is helpful info thanks

[vannatta20]

vannatta20, who built that sick engine for you? lol

Thanks buddy :)

[70TWO NOVA]

you got it man!

[SamHatco]

It was such a pretty evening that I went for drive and found a good place to take some shots of the car

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Sam

[MrQuick]

very nice sam.

what motor mount kit and headers are you running?
vince

[SamHatco]

very nice sam.

what motor mount kit and headers are you running?
vince

I'm using Carshop Mounts with hooker headers.

Sam

[WS6]

Love the GTO interior, Sam. how hard was it to make fit?

[SamHatco]

Love the GTO interior, Sam. how hard was it to make fit?

Well.....how much time do you have? Since I didn't know anyone that did this mod before there was a lot of head scratching in the planning stages. The hardest part was where do you start? I decided to use the shifter as the anchor point since I had no choice for the location. Set the console on the shifter and mounted it. Then started trimming the sub-dash until it met up with the console. Once I had a plan it took about a week doing the work at night in my garage. The most challenging part was the electronics. Making sure all the systems were working properly. Again this was done in my garage at night and on the weekends. The wiring took quite a bit longer. I studied the service manuals for days and familiarized myself with all the electrical components before I started hacking up the harnesses.

Sam

[WS6]

Awesome! That's how I think it turned out. You did a great job Sam. The car is gorgeous and that interior really sets it off as being different in a tasteful way.

[John Wright]

Stunning!...Love the color scheme on those birds.

Did you have to do anything to the dash ends?(where it ends near the door hinges)

[SamHatco]

Awesome! That's how I think it turned out. You did a great job Sam. The car is gorgeous and that interior really sets it off as being different in a tasteful way.


Thanks, Trey. I've seen modern interiors in some 1st gens and they kinda looked like they were just stuck in there and didn't flow with the car, and my goal was to try and make it look like it belonged in the car or that it was built that way.


Stunning!...Love the color scheme on those birds.

Did you have to do anything to the dash ends?(where it ends near the door hinges)

Yes John the ends were modified here is how I did it:

The ends on the GTO slanted in to allow the door to close and meet up with the driver and passenger air vents

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/10/27994287715-1.jpg

So I added some foam to make the ends parallel to the doors and covered it in fiberglass and shaped them.

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In this picture you can see the end. I used 22 gauge metal to form an end cap and covered that separately and attached it to the dash to close out the end.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/10/27994290974-1.jpg

On the door panel I recessed the panel to fit with the dash so when the doors are closed they mesh together

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Sam

[John Wright]

Great work on that dash. I love the look...I'm not sure that I can pull all of that off like you did.

[SamHatco]

Great work on that dash. I love the look...I'm not sure that I can pull all of that off like you did.

Sure you can...judging from your work on your car you have the skills. It just takes a little planning and getting the process in your head how you want to do it....after all in the end its just metal, plastic and such. I have never done fiberglass work before or interior work before so I read up on it on the net and went to as many sites as I could to get ideas. I also played around with test pieces to develop some sort of technique before I actually worked on the pieces on the car. There are a couple of fiberglass forums that I got a lot of information from.

Sam

[John Wright]

The interior uses materials that I'm not familiar with..ie fabric, vinyl, foam, ect...

eh, maybe I could try....I just hate to ruin a dash that I spent good money on....LOL

[tellyv]

Come see this one at sema and the optima street car invitational, I have some tricks up my sleeve to make it a sleeper!
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/05/faceoff8-1.jpg

[Danny Thomas]

It was such a pretty evening that I went for drive and found a good place to take some shots of the car

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Sam
The purest are going to hate you but that is one badass car. job well done and it is exactly how I would have wanted it done..vintage and modern ..a perfect mix..:1st:

[gold79ta]

Hey tellyv
Those year ones look great.
BTW I was the one wanting to buy them from you a few months ago
I have a gold 79 T/A

[NOT A TA]

Sam, OUTSTANDING job!!!!!! That car rocks!!! Rarely have I seen an interior that melds so well as a package. Your choices of seats, wheel, etc. all come together very nicely. Nice that it's a vert so people can appreciate how nice it is. Makes me want to go tear the stock deluxe interior out of my 67 RS SS vert! Must resist...... too many ongoing projects. LOL

[77ta]

That 69 is just humbling to a guy like me.... Simply Awesome...

[SamHatco]

The purest are going to hate you but that is one badass car. job well done and it is exactly how I would have wanted it done..vintage and modern ..a perfect mix..:1st:


Sam, OUTSTANDING job!!!!!! That car rocks!!! Rarely have I seen an interior that melds so well as a package. Your choices of seats, wheel, etc. all come together very nicely. Nice that it's a vert so people can appreciate how nice it is. Makes me want to go tear the stock deluxe interior out of my 67 RS SS vert! Must resist...... too many ongoing projects. LOL


That 69 is just humbling to a guy like me.... Simply Awesome...

Thank you guys! It's been a blast driving the car. The suspension works beautifully, and engine performs flawlessly and the interior is so comfortable when we take drives.

Sam

[jp455]

Guess I'll add mine too! Still a ways to go...but everything is done piece by piece so I can drive it as much as possible.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/05/DSC00713-1.jpg

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[SamHatco]

Guess I'll add mine too! Still a ways to go...but everything is done piece by piece so I can drive it as much as possible.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/05/DSC00713-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/05/DSC00711-1.jpg

Beautiful car, stance is perfect. I that a camelian color?

Sam

[jp455]

Thanks Sam! Yes, its DuPont Chromalusion...I forget the specific color name as its been so long. It goes from dark green, to blue to purple. The car was originally dark green and this color is usually dark green in the sun so I thought it would look good. The coil overs work beutifully and really helped nail the stance. The rear has new leaves and custom made drop blocks.

Now on to the next phase of adding lightness!

[E30M30]

Here's mine - shot during my first track session in the Firebird - Those tractionbars did NOT work very well :)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/05/14kvhw-1.jpg

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[Ishmael]

Beautiful shots.

[jp455]

Yeah those pictures look great! A pro or someone you know?

[E30M30]

He's a guy that usually attends our track days etc. He says it's his hobby. But he can be hired for special jobs weddings etc.
http://madsdreier.dk/#home

[jp455]

Good to know! Lets keep those pics coming!

[CHRIZ28]

Thanks Sam! Yes, its DuPont Chromalusion...I forget the specific color name as its been so long. It goes from dark green, to blue to purple. The car was originally dark green and this color is usually dark green in the sun so I thought it would look good. The coil overs work beutifully and really helped nail the stance. The rear has new leaves and custom made drop blocks.

Now on to the next phase of adding lightness!

Good looking car! Don't see too many without a spoiler, I'm kinda diggin it. Thanks for posting, cool car!

Chris

[dlrepmn]

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[jp455]

Thanks Chris! Yeah...don't see many without the spoiler and the front air dam. I think it looks a lot sleeker like that. although I do have another Firebird project that has a complete road race splitter and rear spoiler coming up.

[chevnut55]

my 69 t/a clone,it has a 400 4 speed.i put on 1" droped springs and some large sway bars. but i need to sell it.if i dont its getting a 5 speed and some 17" wheels.38438

[BanditDave]

Don't remember if I posted mine or not, but it sold yesterday so it is only mine for another week or so...:crying:

Here she is:

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[SamHatco]

Don't remember if I posted mine or not, but it sold yesterday so it is only mine for another week or so...:crying:

Here she is:

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Links don't work

Sam

[BanditDave]

Try that again...wonder what happened there???

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[SamHatco]

Nice.

Sam

[SamHatco]

my 69 t/a clone,it has a 400 4 speed.i put on 1" droped springs and some large sway bars. but i need to sell it.if i dont its getting a 5 speed and some 17" wheels.38438

https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=38438&d=1274965259

I really like the way you did the front end.

Sam

[chevnut55]

thanks,i like what you did to the pict. wish i was better with the computer .hers a few more.

[Ishmael]

Try that again...wonder what happened there???

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Your car makes me want a second gen I would be allowed to work on.

[COPO-RAT]

Not much of a pic, but there she is. Just picked her up a week before mother's day (was a mother's day gift for my wife). Planning on swapping out the '74 nose for a '73 nose and some mild suspension mods................you don't wanna know what's goin on in the second pic..........

[dlrepmn]

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Beautiful job! Did you get that horn botton custom made? That a nice touch. I also like the hotwheel rims. :)

[Ishmael]

Did you do all the work on the kick panels and trunk? It looks great.

[dlrepmn]

Thank You Very Much,

I thought it out pretty hard.

"Beautiful job! Did you get that horn botton custom made? That a nice touch. I also like the hotwheel rims."

I have a buddy with a machine shop in St. Paul that has a machine shop and is a Firebird nut (last count was 13). We bought a Billet Specialties button and put it on the lathe to cut the dome flat. Then he had his CAD guy whittle the Aztec bird in the flat of the horn button on a CNC mill. I found him the very best bottle of brandy I could. Still love it. Favorite part of the interior.

The wheels are 18" Intro Vista's that have been widened. I saw them on AJ's 68 and had to have them. Still have the ralley II timeless style. Dustin is a sponsor on ProTouring.com and helped identify them and helped get them quicker.

My builder made the enclosures in the car. I picked the shallow JL subs to still have some space left in the trunk for a spare tire on occasion. There are three hides in the trunk alone.

We used some source one kicks that came with 4X6 speakers and I assured him that it wouldn't work with the big amps. After less than a week they were clipping and got really smelly. I just got the car back two days ago.

Brian from Scream'n Performance made us up a set of the kick panels.

https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?t=57007

http://www.screaminperformance.net/camaro_kick_panels.htm

My guy wanted to use the roddoors and they had gone under by then. These put the speakers in a much better position than the roddoors.

We were going to cover them in black leather, but they were perfect out of the box. A quick scuff and paint and they are in.

My ears are still bleeding! I love it. Neighbors, not so much.

The 4 x 6 approach is easy, but junk. This rounds out the fronts so much better. Day and night.

[critter]

Now that mine is on the road again I figured I'd post up. The 4L80e and paddles are nice. The new wheels and tires have me more convinced than ever that the front end HAS to be rebuilt. It's like steering the Queen Mary. Yuck!

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[NOT A TA]

Looks great Critter!

[critter]

Thanks man. Long time coming, as you know. Quick vid:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dveiiwrdNNQ

[tonykim]

Here's my 78 Firebird project still in planning and research. Had the car since 1984. Lowered 3 in front and 2 in in back. currently has a 300 hp 355 SBC. Acquiring a 3.91 gear disc brake rear now and then wheels/brakes are next. Powertrain will probably add AFR heads, FAST EFI, and 4L80E w/paddle shifters. There's a part of me that feels like shoehorning a 500 hp EFI SBF 347 I have sittin in the black LX in the pic just to make people talk.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/05/oldschoolfirebird1-1.jpg

[radback]

My last pic :

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[srh3trinity]

Awesome picture and car!

[Ishmael]

Diitto what he said!

[BirdsThaWord]

I've been oggling all of these nice 'Birds in here for a while. I've got mine in my sig below. Just put on wheels and tires. Gonna put in a new power plant in a few months and start the suspension and braking mods soon thereafter. Can't wait til it looks nearly as nice as some of you guys 'Birds!!!

[rohrt]

Exactly 10 years from the day I started on it.

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[BirdsThaWord]

Exactly 10 years from the day I started on it.

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Oooooh! Super sharp. That'sa one ah cleana 'Bird sir!!!

[Subway]

Subway: Where did you get those rims?

Wheel Vintiques Billet Rally IIs

[Subway]

Lot's of great Firebirds in here! Here's my '68 Firebird Convertibe:

18617
http://firstgenfirebird.org/show/graphics/cars/771a.jpg


Lots more great Firebirds on here these days! :) Here's a few more pictures of mine.


https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=2579

[Ishmael]

Lots more great Firebirds on here these days! :) Here's a few more pictures of mine.


https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=2579

Was your car at autorama this year? Where did you source your efi setup?

[Subway]

Was your car at autorama this year? Where did you source your efi setup?

Nope wasn't at Autorama.

My EFI is just cobbled together from parts I had laying around... The Edelbrock Victor EFI manifold, Keihin Injectors and BBK throttle are new. But the rest is homebuilt by me: harness, linkage, various used AN fittings off old race cars. Oh, and an old Haltech F3. (Remember DOS 3.1?) Works nicely though.

[[email protected]]

Love the modern rally 2 rims . What size r those and where did you get them. very nice :)

[machota154]

Here is my 1978 Macho T/A number 154 with a 400 E-head with a Tremec 5-speed and 3.42 gears.

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[T_Raven]

That Macho is NICE!

[BirdsThaWord]

That Macho is NICE!
:firefire::bananna2::git:I agree! Cleany, clean, clean!!!

[fbody_mike]

Love the vinyl top on your TA!



Now that mine is on the road again I figured I'd post up. The 4L80e and paddles are nice. The new wheels and tires have me more convinced than ever that the front end HAS to be rebuilt. It's like steering the Queen Mary. Yuck!

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[Jeremy]

Critter tell us more about your guages. The speedo and tach sure aren't stock, but the others look stock.

[critter]

Mike, thanks, that's why it was rescued. Not many SD TAs with a vinyl top.

Jeremy, the speedo and tach came from SpeedHut.com. I have nothing but praise for those guys. I had problems with the initial purchase. The tach was bouncing like Tigger on a meth rush and the speedo wouldn't read the signal from the TCI transmission control computer. They built me a new tach with noise suppression built in to counter the noisy HEI and took back the original speedometer when I decided to go around the TCI unit with a GPS speedometer.

The best thing about these gauges is that I didn't have to hack up the dash. I used a spare instrument cluster and cut the plastic plate that fits behind the speedo and tach. The gauges mount directly to the bezel with retaining rings. A little creative wiring and I was done.

The speedometer may go back one more time. They tell me they can modify it to give me an indicator for bright lights and brake warning light. That's the 2 things I lost with the change. Oh, and the GPS speedometer records 1/4 mile time as well. :) :) :)

[vannatta20]

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[Mr.VENGEANCE]

"Ya Smell me?"

[Ishmael]

cool teaser - what about the rest?

[tnbandit]

My 78 Trans Am. 400 freshly rebuilt w/Comp 262 cam, 350TH auto w/ shift kit, 2.56 gears. Lowered 1.5" in front, stock rearend height, All new bushings & balljoints in the front. Sparco knockoff seats. Still lots of work to do. Just a little at a time as money allows.
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[Ishmael]

my favourite part is the cb

[NOT A TA]

I posted a couple pics of my car about 3 years ago in this thread but figured I'd put up a couple recent ones since I've changed the interior since with a full cage, race seats, fire systems etc. and I'm going to change the exterior appearance soon, so it won't look like this any more. It'll still be red but new wheels, brakes, tires, and maybe a few other surprises. An Alfa Romeo lost an engine just as I was about to pass it at the Palm Beach International road course and whatever chemicals came out of it damaged the paint on my hood and scoop, so thats what the spots are in the paint of the first pic. I've got a different hood I want to use anyway so I guess nows the time since I couldn't buff out the stains. Anyway here's a few pics from the past couple years of the car in it's current state.

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[critter]

I never get tired of looking at it.

[NOT A TA]

I never get tired of looking at it.

Thanks critter! It sits now as I envisioned 10 years ago when I first saw the Hotchkis F-71 Camaro and dreamed of what I wanted do to the car. Other than the cage and safety equipment it's looked pretty much the same for 6-7 years now and it's time for a change. Luckily, winning the Performance Therapy Photo Contest is giving me an opportunity to do upgrades I wouldn't have done for a long time. Rushforth Wheels, Baer Brakes and a new set of Yokohamas all at the same time!

[srh3trinity]

Thanks critter! It sits now as I envisioned 10 years ago when I first saw the Hotchkis F-71 Camaro and dreamed of what I wanted do to the car. Other than the cage and safety equipment it's looked pretty much the same for 6-7 years now and it's time for a change. Luckily, winning the Performance Therapy Photo Contest is giving me an opportunity to do upgrades I wouldn't have done for a long time. Rushforth Wheels, Baer Brakes and a new set of Yokohamas all at the same time!

When are we going to be seeing pics of the update? Did you decide which Rushforths yet?

[tnbandit]

my favourite part is the cb

Gotta keep a tribute to being a "Bandit" fan! Lol

[Lenie]

FOWLPLAY

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[NASH JUDGE]

468 pump gas. Hot August Nights RENO

[WS6]

quit teasing us Lenie and get that thing finished! It's one of the best 1st gens I've seen. I love how you incorporated the 69 Camaro running lights into the front valance. The black is so deep too. Love it!

[Ishmael]

Car porn without the dragons!

[NOT A TA]

I agree with WS6 Lenie! Lets see that car on the road! The front end looks great with the lights in the valance!!!

Srh3trinity: Just got the brakes from Baer so I can get started soon. I've been using The 14 Car as my daily driver so I need to switch things around and make some working room in the garage. Haven't decided which Rushforths for sure yet. I've gotta decide pretty quick though because as soon as the brakes are installed I can measure for backspacing and order the wheels. Tires are here already.

[T_Raven]

Lenie you're such a pic tease.

[Lenie]

quit teasing us Lenie and get that thing finished! It's one of the best 1st gens I've seen. I love how you incorporated the 69 Camaro running lights into the front valance. The black is so deep too. Love it!

Thanks all, wish I had more time to finish. Would have others work on it but really want to do it myself.

[tnbandit]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/08/The14Cardash013-1.jpg



https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/07/14less008-1.jpg







I like the pack of cigarettes laying next to the fire extinguisher lol. Do you smoke when you race that thing? I know I would have to just to calm my nerves lol. I absolutely love the 2nd pic. Damn what a beauty!

[Gil]

Here is mine

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/06/Pontiac69-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/08/Sanstitre-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/06/NewTH400isin-1.jpg

[NOT A TA]

I like the pack of cigarettes laying next to the fire extinguisher lol. Do you smoke when you race that thing? I know I would have to just to calm my nerves lol. I absolutely love the 2nd pic. Damn what a beauty!

Thanks! Thats the portable extinguisher I keep in the car on the street to put out fires! Used 2 so far putting out other peoples cars and neither offered to replace them! My fire systems are controlled by the pull knobs next to the shifter. I've been driving the car daily and found that with the 6 points on, the only place I can reach to put my glasses, phone, butts, etc. is behind the seat by reaching around below the door side shoulder brace. Can't even open the center console strapped in. Ya, I smoke in the car. The windows are always wide open and whoever gets the car when I'm dead if I don't wreck it can bitch about restoring the inside of the ashtray if they want. I won't hear them. LOL

[Ishmael]

Here is mine

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/06/Pontiac69-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/08/Sanstitre-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/06/NewTH400isin-1.jpg

I'm not usually a fan of 69s or that color but for some reason they work well together.

[70TWO NOVA]

I Love that orange! Nice car!

[WS6]

Looks great Gil

Lenie, I also added the rear 3/4 close up shot as my background. Great picture.

[Lenie]

Looks great Gil

Lenie, I also added the rear 3/4 close up shot as my background. Great picture.

Thanks Trey.

[MrQuick]

very nice shots Gil,


heres one of our long term projects...

https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=39839&stc=1&d=1281500602

[John Wright]

heres one of our long term projects...


The drywall project or the car?....LOL...j/k

BTW, are you git-n-it done(ref: car in background)...LOL

[Josue]

^LOL

Lots of nice 'birds in here!!!

[ModernMuseum]

Damn, the orange firebird is sharp.

[MrQuick]

The drywall project or the car?....LOL...j/k

BTW, are you git-n-it done(ref: car in background)...LOL
both, its been a busy year. LOL


GED is getting ye ole track pak prep service. Just making sure he gets around the track safely.

Vince

[Gil]

Thanks a lot for the kind words.
I would like to have more time to work on...

[AM.MSCL]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif
The full album is at http://s170.photobucket.com/albums/u276/ammscl/69%20Firebird/

[CarQz17]

very nice shots Gil,


heres one of our long term projects...

https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=39839&stc=1&d=1281500602

Can you tell us what wheels they are? Size? Tubbed?

[CarQz17]

Love the side markers. Elaborate?


FOWLPLAY

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[Lenie]

Everything on the side of the car has been shaved, the only thing I decided to keep were the Pontiac side markers. To tell you the truth, a few of Chris Fesler's builds have influenced my direction lately so I've taken quite a bit of the trim pieces and powder coated them semi/gloss black as I've done w/the side markers. In the end I will also purchase wheels that will follow the build theme. Thanks for the comment.


Love the side markers. Elaborate?

[MrQuick]

Can you tell us what wheels they are? Size? Tubbed?
335/18's on 18x12 & 285/18's on 18x10 Rushforths rated x's


DSE mini tubs and C6 front frame.

vince

[DarkBuddha]

Okay... who was it? I spied a medium/dark blue metalic '68 or '69 'bird on a trailer today in south Bradenton/north Sarasota (on 63rd Ave E approaching Lockwood Ridge). Definitely kinda pro-touring, lowered on some very pretty billet wheels, "ram air" hood w/hood tach. I'm just curious if it is anyone here... it'd be nice to know if we have a pro-touring presence in the area.

[Ishmael]

Its been way too long since this thread saw the light of day. Any additions?

[SD455]

Very cool I didn't realize we had so many members with birds.... here are a few of mine:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/03/WarPathlightcopy-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/02/killboydragonphoto1acopycopy-1.jpg
Currently in High Performance Pontiac Magazine

Albert,

How about a few more shots of this georgeous Formula?

[Bundy]

48677
Here is one that I traded for,some one tried to "fix" it. It needs everything maybe more.

[WS6]

Albert,

How about a few more shots of this georgeous Formula?

You may be able to find some pictures on High Performance Pontiac magazines website. The car was featured there. One of my favorites.

[Jettspeed]

here are some pics of my 69 firebird

[Jettspeed]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/12/IPHONE4PHOTOSDEC20111128-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/12/IPHONE4PHOTOSDEC20111129-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/12/IPHONE4PHOTOSDEC20111957-1.jpg

[rentedmule]

I'll increase the oxidized paint and turbo content of this thread :razz:

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/01/S6300764-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/12/S6301368-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/01/S6301213-1.jpg

[reedld]

Here's mine......

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif



https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/12/IMG_1365800x533-1.jpg



https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/12/IMG_0785-1.jpg

[pedro gonzalez]

Here is my 79!

[pedro gonzalez]

jettspeed sweet car these birds look great with those hood tachs!

[DarkBuddha]

Here is my 79!
Great color combination, and it looks fantastic on those wheels. Awesome job!

[pedro gonzalez]

wyatt,i appreciate the compliment,interior dont look too shabby either but dont have pics at this time!

[Norwood1970]

I don't post here but I do LURK. Going thru this thread I see a whole lot of GREAT looking Birds, a few that I have seen on some of the Pontiac sites that I am active in. It's no Pro Touring car but here are a couple of my 70 RAIII 4sp. T/A. I have owned it since the mid 70's.


https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/01/71611005-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/01/201020TA20NATS20TIPP2070204-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/01/100_26601111-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/01/2010transam006MediumSmallWinCE-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/01/2010transam01831-1.jpg

[Poochie]

Here's mine. She's sleeping at the moment as it's well below zero here.

53247

[1973Firebird01]

Ladies and Gentlemen, all beautiful cars for sure:cheers:!!!! Here's my Babies, 73 came out of a junkyard in Yermo CA. Bought the 01 new sent it to Germany and put 57,000 miles on it enjoying the autobahn, Nurberg Ring, and Hockenhiem Ring. 73 is being changed over to LS power this winter.
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[astroracer]

This is my '73... My first paint job ever... Done in '79. Due to rust in the forward spring hangers and the unavailibity of replacement pans in '87 I started to Pro Street the car. Most of an Alston cage and back half are in there now. Plans are to blow it all apart after the van is done and rebuild in a pro TOURING style. I will keep the 455 and white interior.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/01/MVC007Fvi-2.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/01/MVC002Fvi-1.jpg

This is my wifes '94 Formula
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/01/MVC012Fvi-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/01/MVC009Fvi-1.jpg
And here is my '02 Collector Edition
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/01/100_1200vi-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/01/100_1203vi-1.jpg
Mark

[Uneek68]

wow, the rear shot is sickkkk! that stance is killer nice job man

[smoke96]

my TA

539205392153922

[ehummelman]

Jettspeed,
can you show a better pic of the hood scoop grills? Those are nice. Are they functional at all?

[FirebirdSteve]

Mine before it went in for full PT build...

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/01/DSC_0078-1.jpg

[Uneek68]

Mine before it went in for full PT build...

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/01/DSC_0078-1.jpg

is that the canary color?

[FirebirdSteve]

Original paint... Navajo Orange.

[Ponti73]

I've seen some nice birds passing by in this thread.

Thought I'll show you my 73' Formula, located and build in the Netherlands.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/01/PT_Firebird50-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/01/DSC03803-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/01/1399002429_6_PNix-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/01/roden1-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/01/124Pontiac-1.jpg

73' Pontiac Firebird Formula 400
Pontiac 406 LongRod build by CVMS
XE274 cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM heads, 1.65 Scorpion Rockers, 2.19/1.77 valves, Torker 1 intake, AED 850HO carb, MSD 6-AL, Doug's headers.
Bowtie TH200-R4 Stage 3 trans, 2400 stall, Hurst Pistol grip shifter, Setrab trans cooler.
12" 4-piston Wilwood brakes, Hydra Power booster
Pro-Touring F-Body GT-kit and Racing Front end suspension. Tubular upper control arms with greasable solid pivots, Tall ball joints, spherical LCA bushings, 600lbs/inch front, 175 lbs/inch rear with matching valve shocks.
Cal-tracs and aluminum Spher-O-Bushings.
Moser 12Bolt axle with Truetrac, Aluminum Girdle, 9" Ford bearings and 3.73 gears.
Solid Body bushings, Sub-frame connectors and G-Brace
3,5" Denny's Nitrous ready Driveshaft.
Autometer gauges.
Foose Legends 17x8/17x9, Falken FK452 235/45/17 and 255/45/17 tires.

[tflyboy77]

My 77 Trans Am

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

damn.. PERFECT wheel color combo..

[Ishmael]

You've got to be dedicated doing all that all the way over there.


I've seen some nice birds passing by in this thread.

Thought I'll show you my 73' Formula, located and build in the Netherlands.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/01/PT_Firebird50-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/01/DSC03803-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/01/1399002429_6_PNix-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/01/roden1-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/01/124Pontiac-1.jpg

73' Pontiac Firebird Formula 400
Pontiac 406 LongRod build by CVMS
XE274 cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM heads, 1.65 Scorpion Rockers, 2.19/1.77 valves, Torker 1 intake, AED 850HO carb, MSD 6-AL, Doug's headers.
Bowtie TH200-R4 Stage 3 trans, 2400 stall, Hurst Pistol grip shifter, Setrab trans cooler.
12" 4-piston Wilwood brakes, Hydra Power booster
Pro-Touring F-Body GT-kit and Racing Front end suspension. Tubular upper control arms with greasable solid pivots, Tall ball joints, spherical LCA bushings, 600lbs/inch front, 175 lbs/inch rear with matching valve shocks.
Cal-tracs and aluminum Spher-O-Bushings.
Moser 12Bolt axle with Truetrac, Aluminum Girdle, 9" Ford bearings and 3.73 gears.
Solid Body bushings, Sub-frame connectors and G-Brace
3,5" Denny's Nitrous ready Driveshaft.
Autometer gauges.
Foose Legends 17x8/17x9, Falken FK452 235/45/17 and 255/45/17 tires.

[Ponti73]

You've got to be dedicated doing all that all the way over there.

True, there are a few shops overhere that carry standard parts. But as soon as you're thinking of upgrading some things then you'll have to get it from the States. Which means Transport costs and Taxes. It easily adds 40% to the bill. Big parts can easily take up to a month to arrive as there being send over by ship.

But hey, it's hobby right? :fingersx:

[rickpaw]

Here's my 67. Very mild PT build.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

[79' blue]

I dont post much just lurk,lol but heres mine. Its a 1979 trans am. Its been fully restored and now is starting a pro touring build. Currently in the engine bay sits a BW 475 Turbo which will be matched with a 462.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif
Ill hit three at once,from the front: My dads 73 TA, Mine, and My uncles 68 Firebird Sprint. I actually won first place at this show out of 200 in my class.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gifand a pic from a month ago(yes its a 96mm turbo)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

[Ishmael]

Anything done to the interior?

[79' blue]

Anything done to the interior?

Nothing yet plans are : recaro seats covered in factory tan leather,tucked 10pt rollcage(optional 8pt),double din stereo and system, dynamat throughout.

[WS6]

Man I'm just a little envious. Your car looks so much like mine only nicer, lol. I honestly can't remember if I posted pics in this thread of not but my nuild thread is linked in my signature. Gorgeous car man.

[stevehoj]

Couple more birds. I have owned quite a few through the years. The 69 is my present one (obviously non-PT) and the 79 is son's 1st car (semi-PT).


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[js1977]

Here's my 77, Spent the last 2 1/2 yrs making it they way I wanted it.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

[Ishmael]

Let me be the first to say love the hood bird.

[js1977]

Thank you!

[Ponti73]

Here's my 77, Spent the last 2 1/2 yrs making it they way I wanted it.


Looks awesome. Nice Trans-Am.

Would love to see a picture of the hoodbird from above.

[js1977]

Looks awesome. Nice Trans-Am.

Would love to see a picture of the hoodbird from above.


Here you go...

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/04/IMG_5538-1.jpg

[yellow1098Greg]

My 77 Trans Am

Whats the wheel size and tire size? love it!!!

[fiream400]

Here's mine. 77 Trans Am with the rare rear console for those who care about such things. It was a base black/black trans am with the deluxe interior and ralley II wheels. During the first build, in high school, I made it a special edition clone except for painting the trim black. It was fun and had around 300-325hp Pontiac 400, th-375b, 3.23 gears, Hotchkis coils and swaybars and ws6 spec leafs. Plans for the future are 400+hp from the Pontiac motor, an overdrive auto(maybe 5 speed manual), better brakes, subframe connectors, solid body bushings and other bracing, Cerullo xr sport seats, 2 or 4 point cage. I already have the year one package tray, door panels and 17" snowflakes. I plan to run nitto 555 275/40s up front and 285/40s in the rear. There is still a lot of planning do be done before I start turning wrenches again. That and saving up money; Edelbrock heads for a Pontiac are ridiculously expensive. I can do an entire aluminum top end with cam/valvetrain on the 302 in my other project for just a little more than what the E-heads cost....

now / slightly taken apart and in need of some body/paint work
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/04/IMG_8229-1.jpg

after the first build.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/04/Picture100-1.jpg

Here's my dad's 01 ws6. It's stock as it can be.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/04/Picture276-1.jpg

[Ponti73]

Here you go...


Just awesome, looks stunning. Thanks for sharing.

[yellow1098Greg]

Here is my 1978 Macho T/A number 154 with a 400 E-head with a Tremec 5-speed and 3.42 gears.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/07/101_0201-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/07/101_0206-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/07/101_0180-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/07/101_0193-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/07/101_0192-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/07/101_0185-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/07/101_0184-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/07/101_0194-1.jpg


What Hp numbers etc are you getting on your motor??? love this ride

[LeighP]

Heres my work in progress.
71 Firebird, cloned to look like a Formula 455. Has a 464 Pontiac engine with factory Ram Air, tricked auto and worked over 10 bolt rear. 17" Honeycombs with Nitto INVOs. All the good PTFB handling gear. Just came home from the panel shop.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

[Lenie]

Great lookin' car. I've always loved these hoods, they just look nasty!
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif[/QUOTE]

[Zee]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/04/photobucket177971321328126721-1.jpg

[vannatta20]

Anyone have a 67-68 bird with a 69 trans am hood? Thinking about using the hood but need to see a pic first.

[CliffS]

Anyone have a 67-68 bird with a 69 trans am hood? Thinking about using the hood but need to see a pic first.

check the following link

https://www.pro-touring.com/showthread.php?36199-68-Firebird/page7

[mario65]

67 400 CCW LM20 18x10.5 an 18x8

60169

[NOT A TA]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/04/photobucket177971321328126721-1.jpg

This pic makes me want to order a stripe kit for mine tomorrow! Headlights and hood pins are a nice touch!

[WS6]

Your 67 looks great Mario! Love the classic and modern blend.

[Lenie]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/04/photobucket177971321328126721-1.jpg

Nice shot, great looking car.

[xplane]

Love that 67' Bird, those wheels really set it off!

[xplane]

Heres my work in progress.
71 Firebird, cloned to look like a Formula 455. Has a 464 Pontiac engine with factory Ram Air, tricked auto and worked over 10 bolt rear. 17" Honeycombs with Nitto INVOs. All the good PTFB handling gear. Just came home from the panel shop.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

Can't wait to see that baby completed Leigh, really a first class car!

[xplane]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/04/photobucket177971321328126721-1.jpg

Anymore pictures and specs on that Zee? Makes me miss my Lucerne Blue '70 Trans Am.

Still kicking myself!:hand:

[Z06vet]

Just drove it out of garage for first time today. Been working on it about 9 months now. Mostly interior/top left to do. Very dirty should be able to wash it soon.. Scott

[Big Eddie]

Before:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gifAfter...Today:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

[Ishmael]

Nice cars guys. The pictures say a lot but I would really like to know a little more about what you did to the cars, what snags you hit, some background to the cars, what your plans are etc. Not that I don't appreciate them - I just want to know more about them.

[geberhard]

Z06vert, the vert is looking VERY sexy!!

I should get off my butt and add more pics of my projects. Ok, a few here:

Project GunPlay - 67 Firebird 400- auto

before:

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/05/IMGP1869-1.jpg

currently:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/06/guigunplay1-1.jpg

Lolla - 68 (of sorts) Firebird- body mods, shaved rear gills, custom front fenders with grafted 69 vents, etc etc:
Powertrain is either going to be a built 400 and 4 speed or Ls1 with Manual 6 sp, tubular control arms, LS1 Brakes, air ride, extra goodies:)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/06/IMG_0487-1.jpg

chop chop
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/12/lola17-1.jpg

the plan (most likely different wheels):https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/06/lollalatestcopy-1.jpg

[CliffS]

Loats of nice Poncho's, just wondering why this is not a STICKY thread!

[1bad78zam]

Loats of nice Poncho's, just wondering why this is not a STICKY thread!

Birds have alway been the "little brother". Some things never change.

[Angelo]

That hard top is so tastefully done. Gotta love those bronze rims. Don't cave and go to black

[Angelo]

Hey Albert. Thought i recognized the cars. Angelo here, your fellow Torontonian that came buy your shop-with the red and black 68 mustang coupe. Like to catch-up with you and your latest projects. See you out there this summer.

[ryeguy2006a]

and a pic from a month ago(yes its a 96mm turbo)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

Nice!! I plan on doing some forced induction in the future. Do you have more pictures?

[ryeguy2006a]

Here are some pictures from my car that I recently completed. You can check my signature for the whole build thread.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/06/IMG_20120610_193458-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/06/IMG_20120610_193512-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/06/IMG_20120610_193538-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/06/IMG_20120610_193554-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/06/IMG_20120610_193606-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/06/IMG_20120610_195253-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/06/IMG_20120610_195306-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/06/IMG_20120610_195322-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/06/IMG_20120610_195335-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/06/IMG_20120610_195347-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/06/IMG_20120610_195409-1.jpg

Finally, here is a picture of my rims all cleaned up, with the C5 Brakes showing through.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/06/IMG_20120610_195422-1.jpg

[xplane]

Looks good Ryan, what size front brakes are those? Did you get those from KORE3?

[ryeguy2006a]

Those are C5 front brakes and I believe they are 12.8" brakes. I bought the brackets and hubs from Keith at Custom Works. I ended up getting the rest of the parts here and there when I saw them at a good price. Used rotors for $20, pair of calipers and abutments $75. He is a great guy and he was there everytime on the phone if I had a question. I would recommend him very highly and he has very competitive prices.

[mario65]

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[js1977]

Got a few more pic's but car is a little dusty... as a driver should be, lol!

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[vikingramair]

Here is my car, not and old one but upgraded suspension for maximum road pleasure:)

Yellow KONI shocks
BMR lowering springs
Strano swaybars
LG G2 LCA
LG G2 Panhard
LG G2 upp/down A-arms
SFC from UMI
MIRO 111 wheels 18x9.5

[WS6]

I really like those euro spec tail lights. Very clean car. You obviously know how to detail the paint.

[ModernMuseum]

Some nice birds in this thread. I'm not sure if I've ever posted in this thread, so....


https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/08/6281381593_6115ba1ac3_z-1.jpg

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[vikingramair]

Wow that is one COOL 69 bird- all black i like it!!

[FirebirdSteve]

I think the all black thing is played out!!! :razz::)

[Ponti73]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/08/6628725045_706288673d_z-1.jpg

GREAT PICTURE...

Great car, well done.

[Fast 82]

632886328963290632916329263293There are some very nice FireBirds and T/A's. Here is my 69 LS2 FireBird convertible.

[WS6]

I like the stripe. How did you do the interior lighting effects? LEDs, cold cathode?

[Zee]

Anymore pictures and specs on that Zee? Makes me miss my Lucerne Blue '70 Trans Am.

Still kicking myself!:hand:

Thanks for the kind words all. Anyway, I don't get on the PT site that much anymore because my car pales in comparison to most of the birds on this site. It is really pretty basic. Up front, I run a 245/45-17 on 17X8 ARE 200s wheels, 1LE brake package with Hawk pads, GW del-a-lums on stock upper and lower arms. Shocks are Koni classics controlling trimmed Hotchkis springs. A NOS set of Rancho adjustible sway bars keep it flat. GW body bushings, SFC's and PTFB G-braces keep it solid. A 1991 Trans Am GTA steering box keeps it stright. The rear has 255/50-17s also on 17X8's, Koni's on stock springs (w/Adams mod) and a Rancho bar. Brakes are aluminum drums. Engine is your basic 455, SRP pistons, Scat rods on a stock "N" crank. Cam is a rev happy solid lifter cam from Crower as is the rest of the valve train. Heads are ported iron while intake and exhaust is a Torker II and custom Tri-Y headers leading to an X-pipe and out a set of Magnaflows. It all goes through a TKO600 to a 3.73 geared 10 bolt fitted with an Eaton posi.

Inside are Corbeau GTII's, a stock 85 TA steering wheel and all Autometer phantoms. Highlight is probably the old school Hooker chrome show bar. The car has been rewired with an EZ wiring kit. Outside, the Formula stuff is all replaced with restored TA stuff and a VFN fiberglass hood.

Currently, the motor is down as I cracked a cylinder wall and am looking to upgrade to Aluminum heads. I just got the short block back which blew a pretty big hole in the budget for this year so I am not in much of a hurry to get it on the road.

[Zee]

This pic makes me want to order a stripe kit for mine tomorrow! Headlights and hood pins are a nice touch!

Thanks John, seeing that I stole your color code, the stripe would only be fair. I would order one of the new stripe kits from 165th over on the Performance Years site if I had it over to do again as it is dimensionally correct and actually costs less. Anyway, the hood pins are necessary due to the fiberglass hood. If I didn't need them, they wouldn't be there. Interestingly enough, I could not stand any of the available plates so these are actually aluminum plate with countersunk allen screws and they are from a Factory Five Cobra supplier. My second choice would be a set of Daytona/Superbird repos but they are like $100. Headlights are from my late father-in-law for a Christmas present while he was alive. They will be upgraded somewhere along the line but I felt pretty obligated to get them on the car. They were pretty expensive at the time.

[Fast 82]

I like the stripe. How did you do the interior lighting effects? LEDs, cold cathode?

Thanks.... I used LED lights for the lighting.

[firebird1969]

Here is mine!

1969 Firebird convertible, midnight green deluxe interior, power top, 350 2 barrel, Th350

Mods, Blacked out front grill, trans am front spoiler, Hotchkis front springs 2" drop, KYB shocks, adjustable rear shocks ,Coys C-67 rims 17"X 8 front and 18"X 9 rear

Just got the car last November and have many plans for suspension and brake mods in the future

[RTrain]

Here's my '71 Esprit. Bought in 1986 and was daily driven till about 1999. After spending two days looking at this site and all the amazing builds it makes me want to tear it down and start from scratch!

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[RTrain]

This is mine before I put the GTA rims on it and my buddies '67

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[Lenie]

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https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/09/blackcar031-1.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/94/blackcar031.jpg/)

[RTrain]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/09/blackcar031-1.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/94/blackcar031.jpg/)

That looks very nice Lenie!

[yellow1098Greg]

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Needs some pt love for sure

[dws1216]

That black bird is Sick!

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

holy shet Lenie.. um.. MORE pics!

[btbob]

Getting there. Still need to post a build thread.


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[btbob]

A few more.

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[instro84]

man i miss my firebirds

[vikingramair]

WOW Btbob your car is unbelievable beautiful

[Ishmael]

Hey Bob, Where did that spoiler come from if you don't mind me asking?
thanks

[btbob]

Viking: Thanks man!

Ishmael: It's one of Randy's. He's a member here.

[Ishmael]

Thanks

[LeighP]

May as well update my pics.......car is nearly finished, I'm most of the way through the interior.....still a bit to do.

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I have 17" Year One Honeycombs to go on the car after its on the road and through inspection.

Clayton Machine works pedal set up....

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Corvette seats and my custom built centre console (still have to make the fascia panels).

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[ModernMuseum]

GREAT PICTURE...

Great car, well done.

Thanks man. (I haven't opened this thread in while).

Here's a quick cell pic from a few months ago with it in action. I have an appointment with a few buddies hopefully at the end of December to get some official rolling shots of it. The front end still needs to come down about another inch or so...

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[Norwood1970]

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[CodexGigas]

I posted a couple pics of my car about 3 years ago in this thread but figured I'd put up a couple recent ones since I've changed the interior since with a full cage, race seats, fire systems etc. and I'm going to change the exterior appearance soon, so it won't look like this any more. It'll still be red but new wheels, brakes, tires, and maybe a few other surprises. An Alfa Romeo lost an engine just as I was about to pass it at the Palm Beach International road course and whatever chemicals came out of it damaged the paint on my hood and scoop, so thats what the spots are in the paint of the first pic. I've got a different hood I want to use anyway so I guess nows the time since I couldn't buff out the stains. Anyway here's a few pics from the past couple years of the car in it's current state.

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https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/10/Sebring10309057-1.jpg

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https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/08/The14Carinterior470-1.jpg
*Thumbs up* Looks funky Fresh

[Hammons69]

just got my 69 together need to figure out another trans now

[tazzz25906112]

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https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/11/carshowbolingbrook002-1.jpg

Outstandingly beautiful example of a TA,,, great to see you posting over here on the dark side buddy....

[DroptopJ]

Here's a few pictures of my ride from last summer. I'm going to sell engine, trans, wheels & tires soon.

[5280Racer]

there are some amazing cars throughout this entire thread!!!!

[Pontiac Chris]

Wow some awesome Firebirds everyone! Here's a couple updated shots of mine thanks to PHR's Johnny Hunkins at the GoodGuys South West Nats in Scottsdale last month, finished 8th with a best time of 33.777.

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Chris.

[medbali76]

69238692396924069241GTO engine + T56, fiberglass fenders, hood, 14" brake system, 19" Barracuda Racing Wheels Voltec T6,coil over suspension etc... ongoing project in Hungary

[durtyburd71]

6972269723 still a work in progress.i have a few one other project to finish before i start on the bird

[CliffS]

Wow some awesome Firebirds everyone! Here's a couple updated shots of mine thanks to PHR's Johnny Hunkins at the GoodGuys South West Nats in Scottsdale last month, finished 8th with a best time of 33.777.

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Chris.

Sweet pics Chris!

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

damn Chris....
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[pedro gonzalez]

My 79 Transam and I left milwakee,Wi. 9am oct 26th for Vegas Sema/OUSCI, No heater''OUCH''!One driver and got there Saturday night .One hell of an experience this being my second time ever on a track,got my first helmet at Sema I would'nt think twice about doing it all over again!

[68doubleT]

2002 WS6 full BMR sus., heads, cam, built trans w 4200 vig. stall.
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[angrybird]

Since we have a f****** long winter here in Norway, we have to use the cars before the snow is all gone :)

Here's my 67
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[Ponti73]

Since we have a f****** long winter here in Norway, we have to use the cars before the snow is all gone :)


Whahahaa......

Nice clean bird, you got there up north....

[farl cogetty]

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[WS6]

Very nice guys!

[PontiacJim]

It's come along way. Man I really should take some more recent pictures of this.:hammer:73459

[Lenie]

http://youtu.be/pCk6T9EmUeA

[Nophix]

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[struck by Lightning]

Here's one of my 71 before I sold it.
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[blakgoat]

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[blakgoat]

here are a few more pics of my garage built Bird
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[Ishmael]

What blows my mind is that you managed to get historic plates for it. They won't give them to me.

[Lenie]

here are a few more pics of my garage built Bird
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Really like what you've done w/the car, great stance/love your choice of wheels, overall beautiful car. Nice work.

[firebob]

At Laguna Seca a couple of years ago. Broke a forged roller rocker that day in the third session. Got a couple good pics before though.
The second pic is te way it sits now with the new hood. Still gotta put some color on it one of these days.

[immrtransam]

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[Nophix]

Took a few more of my Formy. I really can't wait for the new wheels to go on! Should be done by the end of the week. Then, some cleanup and buffing, window tint, then focus on suspension.

Had some fun with it last night at a local gathering, though!

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[LeighP]

Currently riding on the restored Rally II 15x7's while I sell the 17's and get something else.
This is a nice (almost) winters day in Australia......snow, whats that?

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[jstrick01]

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[Nophix]

Got the wheels back from powder coat and got everything back on.

Comp TA Speed lines, nearly as rare as the Roh Firehawk wheels.

[BEEBE]

Heres a few in progress pictures... :git:

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[TonyHuntimer]

That is one awesome shot!

Tony Huntimer


My last pic :

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[TonyHuntimer]

Here's a couple of nice Firbirds I shot at OUSCI 2012.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/05/a11PaulWelch1978TransAmByTonyHuntimerOUS-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/05/a61MikeArdito67Firebird_8490ByTonyHuntim-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/05/a13PerdroGonzalez1979TransAmByTonyHuntim-1.jpg

Tony Huntimer
Tony's Speed Shop

[mitchn06]

Father In Law's car he bought in 1994, My wife and I bought it before he sold to somebody random, to purchase a bass boat. Sat outside in the Minnesota elements for about 5 years before it was brought back into a garage for the last two. it was being used as a storage rack when we bout it 3 months ago. sad. but here it is as of now.

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[mitchn06]

oh, and why isn't this thread Stickied?? it even has more pages than camaros!!

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

false.. there just more talking as this thread is a support group for rogue anti purist Pontiac maniacs.


ahahha

nah this thread needs more birds.. let the birds flock!

[LUV2XLR8]

where did you find the pillar pod?



May as well update my pics.......car is nearly finished, I'm most of the way through the interior.....still a bit to do.

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I have 17" Year One Honeycombs to go on the car after its on the road and through inspection.

Clayton Machine works pedal set up....

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Corvette seats and my custom built centre console (still have to make the fascia panels).

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[Roadrage David]

false.. there just more talking as this thread is a support group for rogue anti purist Pontiac maniacs.


ahahha

nah this thread needs more birds.. let the birds flock!
I can only flock the most spectaculair Firebird EVER when you send me a pair of Fender Flares!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...

[68BirdinOz]

Looks pretty good for a car that sat utside for so long. Hope the picture is not deceiving!

[mikewoods]

Here is mine. Sorry for the inadvertent advertising for the local burger joint...

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[Leader One]

Here is my '95
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[77taguy]

Posted this in project but since it is a Firebird. Here you go.

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[Ishmael]

Greg, you just made my day.

[77taguy]

Thanks

[Hammons69]

Going to paint just finishing up the metal work and rear end