!!Let's see those Firebirds!!

[CanadianFirebird]

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[Ishmael]

Hey! A firebird and in Ontario. Where are you from in Ontario?

[Hammons69]

Getting mine back from paint tomorrow

[shortrack]

Not mine but coolest Firebird on the planet and its in Europe, 700hp, is a match for 935s, one of my fav cars of all time and an inspiration for my build to what a piece of Detroit muscle can do on a roadrace track.

Check the Youtube vids below that thing is nasty....this car proves European cars are not all that.


https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/09/TA71FirebirdCloneBolligervi_zpse44d273d-1.jpg (http://s962.photobucket.com/user/shortrack/media/TA71FirebirdCloneBolliger-vi_zpse44d273d.jpg.html)


https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/09/rogerbolligerimpontiact_zps5f235fee-1.jpg (http://s962.photobucket.com/user/shortrack/media/rogerbolligerimpontiact_zps5f235fee.jpg.html)


https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/09/RBFirebird_zps4d9ca600-1.jpg (http://s962.photobucket.com/user/shortrack/media/RBFirebird_zps4d9ca600.jpg.html)





http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pv4qouMwhj8


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Me_eLrG0ro

[Quikbrd]

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[yellow1098Greg]

Awesome what suspension are u running?

[rentedmule]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/09/Formula_zps79e47e0a-1.jpg (http://s78.photobucket.com/user/rentedmule/media/Formula_zps79e47e0a.jpg.html)

[Quikbrd]

I am running The following Suspension:
ATS Spindles (American Touring)
SPC Control Arms
Howe NASCAR Ball Joints
Hotchkis 2" Drop Frt Springs
Varishocks (Sgl Adjustable)
Baer 13" Frt Disc Brakes


Lee A670 Gear Box


Hotchkis 1.5" Drop Rr Leaf Springs
Varieshocks (Sgl Adjustable)
Alston Chassis-works Bushings
Fays2 Watts Link

Got everything from Mark @ S,C&C
i wouldn't change a thing, it is awesome!!!

Thanks, Ray

[Hammons69]

Back from paint

[MK69RSSS]

Nice paint

[FirebirdSteve]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/10/DSC_0004_zps4de8724b-1.jpg (http://s1231.photobucket.com/user/westcansteve/media/DSC_0004_zps4de8724b.jpg.html)

[Lenie]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/10/DSC_0004_zps4de8724b-1.jpg (http://s1231.photobucket.com/user/westcansteve/media/DSC_0004_zps4de8724b.jpg.html)

Steve, that thing is just nasty! Nice job.

[rickpaw]

Here's one from last week at Cruisin the Coast in Gulfport, MS.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/10/P1000978_zps70497275-1.jpg (http://s616.photobucket.com/user/rickpaw/media/67%20Firebird%20LS%20swap/P1000978_zps70497275.jpg.html)

[Project92rs]

Here's one of the GTA on Tail of the Dragon taken just before RTTH 2013

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And a pic from the other end of the country at RTTC 2013

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My wife Valerie does the driving at the events.

Eventually I'll get the 79 TA completed and start bringing it to events.

[RAFO9A]

This is my 1968 Firebird.

Fronts: 17 x 7 torq-thrusts, 4" backspace, 225/45-17 tires
Rears: 17 x 8 torq-thrusts, 4" backspace, 245/45-17 tires

Have to admit I'm strongly considering U.S. Mag's Bandit wheels...

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[T_Raven]

That GTA looks good.

I like the color on that 68

[rechin23]

8426184260842598425884257Ive been working on this for 5 years and after doing everything at least 3 times on this car Ive settled on an LS1 and am super happy with it. But as these things go its never truly done...

[T_Raven]

I picked up three new Firebirds in the last couple weeks. I'll take pics of the other two later, but here's the 72 I picked up a few days ago. Some one cloned it into a Trans Am at some point

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/10/IMG_20131024_131009_450_zps800ae34b-1.jpg (http://s248.photobucket.com/user/stokesdope/media/72%20Firebird/IMG_20131024_131009_450_zps800ae34b.jpg.html)

The body seems pretty good other than the driver's quarter and that side of the tail panel

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/10/IMG_20131024_131022_916_zps05ad755b-1.jpg (http://s248.photobucket.com/user/stokesdope/media/72%20Firebird/IMG_20131024_131022_916_zps05ad755b.jpg.html)

[71 Gun]

Here's my SCCA inspired clone TA. So far....:help:
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[FirebirdSteve]

Nice!!!

[Lenie]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/6/9lyp.jpg/)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/12/s2o0-1.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/24/s2o0.jpg/)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/12/5urs-1.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/543/5urs.jpg/)

[FirebirdSteve]

:jawdrop::jawdrop:



That is pure sex!


Well done Lenie. That is one Bad Ass ride!!!!!!!!!

[NOT A TA]

Very nice Lenie!

[Lenie]

Thanks Steve/John, appreciate it..just waiting for springtime.

[CliffS]

Took a while but the result is stunning. Can I come over for the test drive Lenie?

[farl cogetty]

in epping forrest....
a hideout for dick turpin..88507


and down the pub.....88511

[Buryingthesun]

Here is mine last fall pre-surgery

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[H8Rain]

Here are some of my 77 TA

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/IMG_9_zpsa02bc351-1.jpg (http://s87.photobucket.com/user/H8-Rain/media/IMG_9_zpsa02bc351.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/IMG_3641_zps9734c43d-1.jpg (http://s87.photobucket.com/user/H8-Rain/media/IMG_3641_zps9734c43d.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/IMG_3637_zpsf078cb43-1.jpg (http://s87.photobucket.com/user/H8-Rain/media/IMG_3637_zpsf078cb43.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/3_zps23205f28-1.jpg (http://s87.photobucket.com/user/H8-Rain/media/3_zps23205f28.jpg.html)

[Ishmael]

There are some real photographers on this thread.

[pkk]

1968 Firebird Convertible

[epeterson]

wow guys, just read the entire thread and I am IMPRESSED, these Pontiac's are gold! Haha, I have a 1971 Pontiac Lemans, not sure when it will happen but when I sell it I will definitely in the market for 70-81 trans ams!

[oweb2]

A lot of great looking birds!

Here what I have planned for mine

I am super late to looking at these bird, what a monster thread wouldn't have thought so many people like did the firebirds.

What hood is that? Hypothetically speaking anyway since its a render

A 69 TA hood on a 67 bird? Will those even fit? I am assuming it would take quite a bit of " massaging" ( aka work) to make that a reality, I love the look though.

[T_Raven]

I am super late to looking at these bird, what a monster thread wouldn't have thought so many people like did the firebirds.

What hood is that? Hypothetically speaking anyway since its a render

A 69 TA hood on a 67 bird? Will those even fit? I am assuming it would take quite a bit of " massaging" ( aka work) to make that a reality, I love the look though.

67-69 hoods are the same. The latch is supposedly different, but my reproduction hood isn't suppose to work with a 67 latch and it does

[oweb2]

67-69 hoods are the same. The latch is supposedly different, but my reproduction hood isn't suppose to work with a 67 latch and it does

Thanks that makes sense, I knew the 67-68 hoods were pretty much identical in terms of size, but I wasn't sure that you could get the 69 one to fit. Interesting that I didn't realize that might have to put that into my plans on my 68 once I actually start building.

[1973ta]

Finally finished! need to update the crappy job I did of a build thread but after on and off since 2007 she's running strong!

Have posted a few in other places but they belong here with all the other 'birds!

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[jp455]

Looks awesome Kyle! Really dig the all black with the gold wheels! Lets see some more pics

Quick question...what do you have where the radio used to be?

[1973ta]

Looks awesome Kyle! Really dig the all black with the gold wheels! Lets see some more pics

Quick question...what do you have where the radio used to be?

Thanks! Everyone says, "Hey, is it a bandit?" Guess I saw that coming though. I grew up watching road racing and I always loved the race cars from the 70's and 80's that had the gold bbs RC wheels and the later gold race wheels that looked just like mine. I did steal a few other cues from the bandit cars though!

I wanted the car to have a kick ass stereo but look like if you peeked in the window it had no stereo at all. I'm using a remote-located head unit with an iPod dock that will fold up out of the way. The two switches on either side are the power window switches and the knob in the middle is the gain control for the sub woofer. The shop made the little aluminum backing plate they are mounted on. Instead of hiding the ugly knob that came with the amp I found a vintage black and gold tone knob off a gibson guitar and with a little fiddling it fit on the gain control knob that came with the sub. You can see the iPod dock in the bottom of the pic.

The Zeppelin Icarus shift knob is from hotrodshiftknobs.com. It's made from an old 70's Zeppelin pin. If y'all have never heard of the site it is amazing. They have HUNDREDS of custom made shift knobs.
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They built me a "shelf" where the back seat used to be and the amp, crossovers, head unit, and sub are located back there. The sub is a down-firing 10" in it's own sealed enclosure behind the passenger so it can be easily lifted out and removed. I also wanted to keep the weight of the stereo and sub off the rear end unlike in a lot of cars where the sub(s) takes up the whole trunk and hangs over the rear wheels. (there is also a proper fuel cell in the plan down the road) We used the armrests in the side panels as support for the cover to keep it simple.
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there is a port for the sub cut out at the bottom behind the passenger...
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There are two tweeters molded into the a-pillars, 5 1/4's hidden in the front doors, and 2 6x9's hidden under the deck lid.
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[1973ta]

quick question, long answer... heres some more pics...
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[jp455]

Cool! I thought it might be a stereo component but couldnt really see the knob and it looke "off" somehow. Great idea! Im gonna stay stealth on mine and keep the original AM radio with a hidden stereo in the glovebox, but I am thinking of getting rid of the stereo all together and just having an iphone hook up straight to an amp.

Had a look at the shift knob page...its awesome! Definitively getting something there.

[cpd004]

My TATA:

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (https://imageshack.com/i/0niostj)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (https://imageshack.com/i/16lt6qj)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (https://imageshack.com/i/jte54pj)

And my old '87:

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (https://imageshack.com/i/ndfgapj)

[1973ta]

The silver looks really good with those wheels jp455. Very Nice!

[farl cogetty]

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[71Blackbird]

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First post for me. 1971 Formula 400. Was looking for the new wheels to put on the car and it led me to this site. Drove it for the first time yesterday. Has been a 7 year project. I am wanting to lower the stance a bit and trying to decide between 17's and 18's. It is set up for touring. Not hardly stock at all. SS all over the place underneath. Will post more pics and info as time allows.

[Hammons69]

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[Lenie]

Great looking 69 bird.

[cpd004]

Why is the bird thread not a sticky?

[68Formula]

Why is the bird thread not a sticky?

A very legitimate question!

[Norwood1970]

949299493094931Just finished putting an ls2 6speed in my 69

Very nice, I love the stance. What are you using for a hood?

[lawless]

This thread is such an inspiration booster haha. Currently have my '68 completely stripped down and a low mileage '02 z28 ready to give its heart up. I'll contribute once it's worth sharing.

[vikingramair]

I claim racism to not have this thread a sticky!

New look for 2014, replaced red stripes with matt black, add splitter, diffuse and C5 brake conv.

[mikewoods]

Current Status...

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

[RAFO9A]

Got rid of the Torq Thrusts on my 1968 Firebird for these beautiful Rocket Racing Booster wheels (special thanks to Mitch at Newstalgia):

Rear: 17 x 8, 4.50" backspacing, 255/45-17 Kumho Ecsta SPT
Front: 17 x 7, 4.25" backspacing, 235/45-17 Kumho Ecsta SPT

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/07/IMG_2386b-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/07/IMG_2387b-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/07/IMG_2388b-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/07/IMG_2390b-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/07/IMG_2391b-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/07/IMG_2395b-1.jpg

[Joe T]

Newbie here...from the UK.

Some of my 68 'bird:

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Spec on the car includes:
- Professionally prepared 400ci (6.6-litre) block
- Keith Black forged pistons
- Eagle H-Beam steel rods
- Edelbrock Performer RPM aluminium cylinder heads
- Edelbrock Performer RPM aluminium intake manifold
- Comp Cams roller rocker conversion
- Comp Cams XR276HR performance camshaft
- Doug's hot-coated tubular exhaust manifolds
- solid engine mounts
- Performance exhaust system
- HEI distributor with MSD trigger assembly and coil
- Edelbrock 750CFM Performer four-barrel carburettor
- Rebuilt and uprated TH400 three-speed automatic with Hurst ratchet shifter
- 8.5" ten-bolt GM axle with Positraction and 3.08 gears
- Hotchkis suspension (2" lower)
- Mickey Thompson ET Drag Radials on the rear

Thinking of changing the wheels to something like this:

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[sick76]

hi
nice cars

[sick76]

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[sick76]

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Here are a couple more pics of buttercup :headbang:

[JLMounce]

A quick pic of my '69. It's getting closer!

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/10/20141015_110720_1_zpsacz2dwgo-1.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/TorchRed10th/media/1969%20Firebird/20141015_110720_1_zpsacz2dwgo.jpg.html)

[vannatta20]

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[HPRwerks]

Here's my 89 GTA Trans Am, Faily stock right now, going for Corners, no straight line queen here :)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/Hellequin_Performance/media/NateGTA5_zps829f8573.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/Hellequin_Performance/media/NateGTA3_zps65ccfe6e.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/10/NateGTA_zpscb8ae1cf-1.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/Hellequin_Performance/media/NateGTA_zpscb8ae1cf.jpg.html)

[65Longroof]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/12/Jun13022_zpsc47709d4-1.jpg (http://s541.photobucket.com/user/68sprint/media/Jun13022_zpsc47709d4.jpg.html)
68, with a 462 stroker, Tremec 5 speed & Global West suspension

[fbird71]

heres my 71 firebird daily driver for some ideas
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[Cjl488]

Here is my 72 Firebird. Waiting for drivetrain replacement. Has a good running pontiac 350 just need much more fun factor. (It could also be for sale)

[Lenie]

Just leaving SEMA getting ready to load up when a photographer came by and asked to take some pics, she wrote up a little blog on her homepage and sent me a link along w/the pics..pretty cool and nice of her. Here's a few pics and the link, thanks.

http://www.courtneycutchenphotography.com/courtneys-blog/foulplay-lenie-s-1968-pontiac-firebird

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/12/URogbJ-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/iqURogbJj)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/12/tC9CJE-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/iptC9CJEj)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/12/M16ACL-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pcM16ACLj)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/12/KkhEtU-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/eyKkhEtUj)

[Lenie]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/12/NldYVU-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/f0NldYVUj)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/12/bcWN1c-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/exbcWN1cj)

[Lenie]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/12/EHlGpL-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/idEHlGpLj)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/12/FkK3oh-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/exFkK3ohj)

[FirebirdSteve]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/01/Borat-1.jpg (http://s1231.photobucket.com/user/westcansteve/media/Borat.jpg.html)

[Billetrides]

I don't have a second gen Firebird but perhaps my first gen 68 will work.

[Billetrides]

Very nice 68 Lenie. Not often that I see a first Gen Firebird done similar to mine.

[NOT A TA]

Lenie, the SEMA pics really show how nice your car is.

Billetrides, Thats an incredible amount of interior work and looks fantastic. Who did it?

[Lenie]

Thanks Steve, John and Billetrides...appreciate it.
Billetrides, nice ride, where did you get the rubber enclosure that wraps around your air cleaner for ram air. Does it help at all, I've been thinking about doing something like thats...thanks again.

[024mula]

My 2002 Firebird Formula.........

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/01/DaleH6a-1.jpg (http://s809.photobucket.com/user/Lightfoot_02/media/Garman%20photography%2002%20Firebird/DaleH--6a.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/01/DaleH8-1.jpg (http://s809.photobucket.com/user/Lightfoot_02/media/Garman%20photography%2002%20Firebird/DaleH--8.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/01/DaleH7-1.jpg (http://s809.photobucket.com/user/Lightfoot_02/media/Garman%20photography%2002%20Firebird/DaleH--7.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/01/DaleH5-1.jpg (http://s809.photobucket.com/user/Lightfoot_02/media/Garman%20photography%2002%20Firebird/DaleH--5.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/01/DaleH4-1.jpg (http://s809.photobucket.com/user/Lightfoot_02/media/Garman%20photography%2002%20Firebird/DaleH--4.jpg.html)

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

jeeezus Lenie.. lol.

[Lenie]

jeeezus Lenie.. lol.

thanks, it was pretty cool at sema when Foose stopped by to check out the car and chat for a while.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/01/5YIJqT-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/ip5YIJqTj)

[CampbellshotrodsAZ]

Some awesome looking cars in here, getting me excited. I sold my 98 T/A of 6 years January 10th. Apparently I can't stay away long, within the next week I stumbled across this 71 Firebird with the Formula hood, and a deal was struck. It's a decent car, and I'll probably tag it and drive it for awhile since the 455 sounds pretty decent. I'll work the body in parallel with the other projects I have going on, so this one might take me a couple years, but I'm excited to have a beater project car to drive, as I always do the restorations start to finish and end up with a perfect car I'm afraid to drive. 1st step is to address the stance. I have no idea why it would sit like a 4x4 with the 455 and trans installed. I have some Boss 338's sitting around for another project I'll probably use for awhile to dial in stance, and make it look better as I determine final wheel choice, which would probably change based on if I do a minitub or not. Also want to do the full Trans Am spoiler set, and fenders (came with the car).

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://s26.photobucket.com/user/blazinred87/media/0117151651_zpsos3ovpeh.jpg.html)

And ironically, as much as I've searched for these cars for the last 10 years, and coming up with nothing, the same day I took delivery of the above car, I was looking for parts for it at Desert Valley Auto Parts here in Phoenix, and stumbled across the below car for $3k. It is a 73 Formula 350 with a floor shift (not sure if 3 or 4 speed, but has trans). Rust free car, and complete. So I've partnered up with my dad on this one, as he loves these cars as much as I do.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://s26.photobucket.com/user/blazinred87/media/mms95picture_zpsoqkymhmv.jpg.html)

[Zyman]

Man you guys take some great pictures. Here is my 1970 Formula 400 taken with my i-phone.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/01/IMG_03141_zps98dd9405-1.jpg (http://s1058.photobucket.com/user/mzachocki/media/IMG_03141_zps98dd9405.jpg.html)

[Vector]

Here's my 68 Firebird at a local show, it was rebuilt in 95 so its in need of a bit of an update.

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[76formulaLS1]

76 formula, Ls1, 243 ported heads, t56, 73 front hood and bumper, QA1 coil over front, stock brakes

[Danny Thomas]

81 Trans Am with LS1 / 4L60E, new suspension, Daytona Sunset Orange paint, custom Speedhut gauges, Wilwood brakes, subframe connectors and other accessories.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/02/20150124_1006421-1.jpg (http://s1113.photobucket.com/user/dt2010camaro/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150124_100642-1.jpg.html)https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/02/20150124_100657-1.jpg (http://s1113.photobucket.com/user/dt2010camaro/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150124_100657.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/02/20150121_192421-1.jpg (http://s1113.photobucket.com/user/dt2010camaro/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150121_192421.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/02/20141230_105953-1.jpg (http://s1113.photobucket.com/user/dt2010camaro/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141230_105953.jpg.html)

[Battle]

thanks, it was pretty cool at sema when Foose stopped by to check out the car and chat for a while.


https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/01/5YIJqT-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/ip5YIJqTj)
Hey Lenie, have you seen the latest Firebird "Mitra" build on Overhaulin? I knew those Camaro inspired bottom lights looked awfully familiar. I remember seeing it a few years ago on the forum as you were building it.

[Pontiac Chris]

Some updated pics of my 'Bird.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/04/IMG_4691_zpsei0dae0j-1.jpg (http://s1296.photobucket.com/user/Pro68Firebird/media/IMG_4691_zpsei0dae0j.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/04/IMG_4687_zpsxfpea9et-1.jpg (http://s1296.photobucket.com/user/Pro68Firebird/media/IMG_4687_zpsxfpea9et.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/04/IMG_4675_zpsbx6vec2q-1.jpg (http://s1296.photobucket.com/user/Pro68Firebird/media/IMG_4675_zpsbx6vec2q.jpg.html)

Chris.

[Ishmael]

Very nice. What are the headlights?

[Pontiac Chris]

Thanks, Hella H4 conversions with an eBay led ring dropped in.

[struck by Lightning]

Thanks, Hella H4 conversions with an eBay led ring dropped in.

Chris, your car looks great! Here's a picture of my 1971 Formula 455 clone
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https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/04/zlasli-1.jpg

[Pontiac Chris]

Chris, your car looks great! Here's a picture of my 1971 Formula 455 clone
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https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/04/zlasli-1.jpg

Hi George! Thanks, that's a mean looking Bird, is that a new toy?

[struck by Lightning]

Hi George! Thanks, that's a mean looking Bird, is that a new toy?

I built the car 15+ years ago and drag raced it for several years on the West Coast. I sold the car 2 years ago and regret it everyday!

[Pontiac Chris]

I built the car 15+ years ago and drag raced it for several years on the West Coast. I sold the car 2 years ago and regret it everyday!

Bummer, but looking forward you have that cool '73 Camaro to play with. Woops am I allowed to mention Camaro's in a Firebird thread? I better throw this photo I found of my Brother and I on the autocross up to make amends!

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/04/Firebird20Autocross_zpsuuxdpr84-1.jpg (http://s1296.photobucket.com/user/Pro68Firebird/media/Firebird%20Autocross_zpsuuxdpr84.jpg.html)

[JLMounce]

Here's a current one I had to snap for insurance purposes.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/04/20150422_111551_zps80nfrux3-1.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/TorchRed10th/media/1969%20Firebird/20150422_111551_zps80nfrux3.jpg.html)

[Ishmael]

My first thought was "worst rear spoiler" then I realized that was in the back ground. Second was "I'll bet his insurance company loves the side exit exhaust."
Side note. I didn't even get my 68 off the hauler from (not quite) final paint when my 9-year-old son dropped the ramp in the trunk and chipped the paint. I didn't yell or swear out loud, I didn't back hand him. I walked away, kicked a stone and came back and gave him a hug. I told him its just a car, just a car I've owned for 25 years but only driven 4 summers and worked on for the last 12 but its just a car. I was proud of myself. Pics soon.

[mikewoods]

Had the wheels painted and wrapped in Conti ExtremeContact DWs. Tires need some armorall...https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/08/upload_1-1.jpg

[sinnner70]

'70 with recently added Boze wheels

[NOT A TA]

Cool bird Sinner! I like the blacked out splash pan/tail light panel/tail light trim.

[sinnner70]

Cool bird Sinner! I like the blacked out splash pan/tail light panel/tail light trim.

Thanks! There was a lot of deliberation around doing that. I still debate what the final version of the hood will be.

[carbuff]

I'm not generally one for blacked out wheels, but I think that car looks awesome Sinner! Nice...

[cpd004]

Sinner, how about a few more pics?

[Kenova]

Do you live in the Oshawa area or were you just visiting GM HQ?

Ken

[sinnner70]

Hey Ken,

I'm next door in Whitby.

[sinnner70]

Thanks for the positive responses guys. Here's some additional pics. And before somebody mentions it, I didn't realize the shaker was crooked dammit lol.

[cpd004]

My '71 Ls3 Firebird...

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/06/ED3D4CDAB58E474280796F61CD830DD5-1.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/unitsn4/media/ED3D4CDA-B58E-4742-8079-6F61CD830DD5.jpg.html)

[Josue]

Looks great!! Where did you get the wheels from?

[CampbellshotrodsAZ]

My '71 Ls3 Firebird...


Beautiful!

And Josue, looks like Circle Racing wheels.
http://circleracing.com/93series.htm

[Josue]

Thanks!

No prices though, unless I missed them? I can imagine they're a pretty penny! I love the bandit honeycomb's from year one, but I'm having a hard time pulling the trigger on $3,000 for wheels and tires, when there's so much other stuff I could do with that money! haha

[CampbellshotrodsAZ]

Thanks!

No prices though, unless I missed them? I can imagine they're a pretty penny! I love the bandit honeycomb's from year one, but I'm having a hard time pulling the trigger on $3,000 for wheels and tires, when there's so much other stuff I could do with that money! haha

Definitely not a cheap date. $508 each through Summit, not cheap, but not Forgeline price either.
http://www.summitracing.com/search/department/wheels-tires/section/wheels/part-type/wheels/brand/circle-racing-billet-wheels/manufacturers-wheel-series/circle-racing-93-series?N=4294950865%2B4294920859%2B4294920860%2B40 2077%2B4294719255&SortBy=Default&SortOrder=Ascending

[Josue]

True story!

I can't decide if I like these more, or the open style that shows more of the rotor/caliper.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/17x8-17x9-18x8-18x9-Pontiac-Rally-II-Cast-Wheels-Full-SET-CAPS-Fit-Chevy-Also-/310728468446

I certainly like the price of these more. haha

[cpd004]

Thanks...they are Circle Racing wheels. Dale from Schwartz Performance set me up.

[CampbellshotrodsAZ]

True story!

I can't decide if I like these more, or the open style that shows more of the rotor/caliper.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/17x8-17x9-18x8-18x9-Pontiac-Rally-II-Cast-Wheels-Full-SET-CAPS-Fit-Chevy-Also-/310728468446

I certainly like the price of these more. haha


Those are the US Mags version. They have them in the cast, which is on that link, or the forged set as well. I'll be getting a cast set temporarily until I minitub/4 link the rear of my car.

[cpd004]

They were not cheap but are a billet wheel. I was surprised at how light they were. They do cover my Wilwood brakes, but the look is cleaner. I have gotten quite a few people coming up to me asking me about the wheels.

These were my other choice, but were quite a bit more expensive:

http://www.mhtwheels.com/mht-luxury-alloy-wheel.cfm?id=19010

[Josue]

Those are the US Mags version. They have them in the cast, which is on that link, or the forged set as well. I'll be getting a cast set temporarily until I minitub/4 link the rear of my car.

Exactly. I'll likely score cast for now for the cost savings, then upgrade to my dream wheel later or something.


They were not cheap but are a billet wheel. I was surprised at how light they were. They do cover my Wilwood brakes, but the look is cleaner. I have gotten quite a few people coming up to me asking me about the wheels.

These were my other choice, but were quite a bit more expensive:

http://www.mhtwheels.com/mht-luxury-alloy-wheel.cfm?id=19010

Those are nice as hell too! I never knew all these OEM style options were available. What was the cost of these?

[CampbellshotrodsAZ]

Exactly. I'll likely score cast for now for the cost savings, then upgrade to my dream wheel later or something.



Those are nice as hell too! I never knew all these OEM style options were available. What was the cost of these?

That's my plan, run the cast ones for awhile while I'm improving my driving skills, and get more noticed. Probably my only chance at getting some kind of discount on dream forged wheels down the line, or that might still be a pipe dream, haha.

And the link that cpd posted is the forged version of the US Mags wheel I posted. I'll be running the cast wheels as a temp set since I talked with a rep at the Goodguys Del Mar show, and I can get a set for under $600 directly through them.

[cpd004]

If I remember correctly, they were close to $1000 per wheel. I liked the look of a modern factory wheel as it seems to not draw your eye right to the wheel.

I have never been a fan of the US Mag Bandit wheel. Maybe it's the open design, but not quite sure. On the other hand, I think their Trans Am wheel is perfect. I've never seen one on any car though.

[BluDvl 3]

Here's mine, 2002 WS6 40,000 miles
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[bjoeaull]

I need to get some good pics but heres my 69 Firebird

[Josue]

Schwing!

[mikewoods]

I need to get some good pics but heres my 69 Firebird

Very Nice! Can you share your tire and wheel specs?

[Dogman691]

I figure I would put a couple of mine up. This is when I picked it up in March bringing it home and when we put it in the garage. It's a 1975 Trans am with a 70-73 front end, 4 spd, posi, 4 wheel disc brakes, and runs great. I got it really cheap and very solid. It was just what I was looking for. I've already started the upgrades and hope to have it in paint before the end of summer. I've already done detroit speed leaf springs and coils on it.

[HPRwerks]

Some new pics of the GTA before the LT1 swap started.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/07/GTA20two_zpszgo9mzig-1.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/Hellequin_Performance/media/GTA%20two_zpszgo9mzig.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/Hellequin_Performance/media/GTA%20one_zpshntoebn8.jpg.html)

[Rocker75]

Here's my Pro-Touring "to be" 117122'75 TA cloned into a '78 SE

[BluDvl 3]

Here's my 80 TA. In the family since new and owned by me since 1989. Year one 17 in snowflakes, Hotchkis suspension, 4 wheel disc, ZZ4 crate engine and 4l60e
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[chichirone]

Here are a few pics of our TA...1973 KLRBRD

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/09/7AD797B3B879497B8A039BF0DD812D45_zpsuuon-1.jpg (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/Jdeluca/media/7AD797B3-B879-497B-8A03-9BF0DD812D45_zpsuuonp5ta.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/09/BC8A4822491D424E9494B75B07235558_zps9nm0-1.jpg (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/Jdeluca/media/BC8A4822-491D-424E-9494-B75B07235558_zps9nm0gkaf.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/04/KLRBRD20on20the20Autocross20at20TMS_zps7-1.jpg (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/Jdeluca/media/KLRBRD%20on%20the%20Autocross%20at%20TMS_zps7nfjwe s6.jpg.html)

Participants Choice Award Winner at the USCA Optima Search for the Ultimate Streetcar event at Texas Motor Speedway sponsored by PT.com
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/04/imagejpg4_zpscdbddd0f-1.jpg (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/Jdeluca/media/image.jpg4_zpscdbddd0f.jpg.html)

[gscherer78ta]

I've been wanting to add to this thread for a while now and have been too lazy. These are from the 2015 Fall Good Guys last weekend and are from a cell phone so the quality is not the best... I do like to see the action shots of people out enjoying their cars !https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/10/ry3D480-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/10/ry3D480-2.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/10/ry3D480-3.jpg

And one from the TX Optima Event

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/10/ry3D400-1.jpg

[vikingramair]

Wow, that is one COOL 73 Bird!!

[Josue]

Found a nice deal on some US Mag Bandits, figured I'd give them a shot! 17X8 in front, 18X9 in back.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/12/20151230_153937_zps0hkb0jtf-1.jpg (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/josue309/media/1968%20Firebird/20151230_153937_zps0hkb0jtf.jpg.html)

Before...

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/12/20151230_154317_zpszuddjnba-1.jpg (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/josue309/media/1968%20Firebird/20151230_154317_zpszuddjnba.jpg.html)

After...

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/12/20151230_155747_zpskbroj8wq-1.jpg (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/josue309/media/1968%20Firebird/20151230_155747_zpskbroj8wq.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/12/20151230_155933_zpspolguwf8-1.jpg (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/josue309/media/1968%20Firebird/20151230_155933_zpspolguwf8.jpg.html)[/QUOTE]

[Ishmael]

Waaayyy better.

[Josue]

It's crazy, because I'm used to the car having those old American Racing wheels on it! They've been on almost the entire 20 years the car has been in the family! The tires on the factory steelies/hubcaps were flat spotted from the car sitting when we first got it, and the AR's were only around $50ea at the time, so my old man figured he'd just throw on a set of new wheels too.

[arden_dean]

Here's my 1968 400 convertible

[ledesordre]

Thought it was too long since this thread has been bumped.

Here's my contribution:

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/04/XO5h7gI-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/04/19bpVew-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/04/ek0EMhi-1.jpg

76 TA with 70-73 front bumper/valance.
LS1/T56 swap
EFI fuel system
17" YO Snowflakes with black insets
New black interior

Eventually going to paint it black, and turbo.

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http://i.imgur.com/fIsntv5.jpg
And for good measure, my 98 with intercooled turbo setup.

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

maaan.. dont let them tow away that beautiful bird.

[gator68428]

Just noticed this thread! Very nice. Here's mine. See signature. Just did the TKO600 earlier this year after breaking 3rd gear in my Richmond ROD 6 speed. Added Al flywheel and QT bell/scattershield. My priority is to drive the car and enjoy it on the track and autoX!

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/04/1_zpslqesqcsb-1.jpg (http://s393.photobucket.com/user/mitch_mac1/media/1_zpslqesqcsb.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/04/12977043_10209175717380077_6758758032288-1.jpg (http://s393.photobucket.com/user/mitch_mac1/media/12977043_10209175717380077_6758758032288092984_o_z psftfxzoro.jpg.html)

I do drive it 100s of miles to and from events! I tow the trailer for track days with tires for the track.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/04/with20trailer_zps2ldhgptr-1.jpg (http://s393.photobucket.com/user/mitch_mac1/media/with%20trailer_zps2ldhgptr.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/04/11906816_10209175723060219_8398684578393-1.jpg (http://s393.photobucket.com/user/mitch_mac1/media/11906816_10209175723060219_8398684578393908265_o_z pshavql28f.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/04/12976950_10209175720900165_8276324595826-1.jpg (http://s393.photobucket.com/user/mitch_mac1/media/12976950_10209175720900165_8276324595826921997_o_z pszwqfv3cq.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/04/2_zpsnx2njf0s-1.jpg (http://s393.photobucket.com/user/mitch_mac1/media/2_zpsnx2njf0s.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/04/12973375_10209175715100020_2847827031315-1.jpg (http://s393.photobucket.com/user/mitch_mac1/media/12973375_10209175715100020_2847827031315649342_o_z psbsrln5q9.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/02/IMG_3005_zpswmhqob9h-1.jpg (http://s393.photobucket.com/user/mitch_mac1/media/IMG_3005_zpswmhqob9h.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/04/20160119_205723_zps6pqfmukr-1.jpg (http://s393.photobucket.com/user/mitch_mac1/media/20160119_205723_zps6pqfmukr.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/04/17017473820_58e4ba0b5b_o_zpsuwk7gpvz-1.jpg (http://s393.photobucket.com/user/mitch_mac1/media/17017473820_58e4ba0b5b_o_zpsuwk7gpvz.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/02/2015031420143956_zpshfhs8pf6-1.jpg (http://s393.photobucket.com/user/mitch_mac1/media/2015-03-14%2014.39.56_zpshfhs8pf6.jpg.html)

[Ishmael]

I enjoyed your in-car cam on youtube. Good stuff.

[bugdewde]

Here's my '81. It's got the much-hated Pontiac 301. Turbo.
I like it.
Odd, original and different. Almost as cool as an old Pontiac OHC-6. :naughty:
The Last Pontiac V8........

On the gas, gettin' boost (original '81 suspension/shocks).
https://www.pro-touring.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=98441&d=1404160346

This Video shows what 301 cubic inches can do with about 5-6 psi (middle boost light) and then off the brake to get some revs and get a full 8-9 psi (high boost light).

https://youtu.be/hCn-WlX3Rhg

340 lb-ft torque down low at about 2500-3000 rpm..... with a stock 3.08 geared LSD.
Not too shabby, considering the technology available at the time (almost none).
If the heads could have been re-engineered to flow more (this was designed as a lightweight, economy engine for '77), and some supporting electronics that were later developed for the Buick GN.......... oh, well... nevermind.:sleeping: Dreamin'

[bugdewde]

gator68428....... you, sir..... ROCK! :bananna2:
Drive it hundreds of miles and tow a trailer, too.

[Jimmy Sean]

1969 Firebird
L76 from a G8 GT
BTR LS3 Stage II 225/238 .612"/.585" 113+3
Mike Norris Motorsports tune

T56 from a 2000 Firebird
LS7 Clutch and Flywheel
Holley/Hooker LS Swap kit
Mast oil pan
Tanks Inc fuel tank
2-1/2" Stainless Magna Flow Exhaust
DSE Subframe connectors
Griffin Radiator Combo
Classic Auto Air A/C

Ridetech Tru Turn
Ridetech Strong Arm - upper control arms
Ridetech coilovers shocks
Speedtech Torque Arm suspension
12 Bolt from a Monte Carlo
3:90 Gears
Moser Axles

Front 18x9.5 - 275/30
Rear 18x12 - 335/35

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/04/IMG_3696_zpszwg8nott-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/04/IMG_3694_zpsvrzkd00t-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/05/IMG_3723_zpsqgmjheo6-1.jpg

[71Blackbird]

127650127651

Finally had my new wheels and rubber installed.

[vikingramair]

Same old car , New approach - replaced red stripes with matt black

[JLMounce]

Some more recent shots.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/08/0CECA9C5A7E04382A6B762885D01480E_zpsgtju-1.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/TorchRed10th/media/1969%20Firebird/0CECA9C5-A7E0-4382-A6B7-62885D01480E_zpsgtjuek2a.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/08/B70228AA6FB044DDBCBFDF17E120C2CB_zpsgfyu-1.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/TorchRed10th/media/1969%20Firebird/B70228AA-6FB0-44DD-BCBF-DF17E120C2CB_zpsgfyuxjzd.jpg.html)

[Josh@Ridetech]

Same old car , New approach - replaced red stripes with matt black

Looks great! I love a clean 4th gen TA.

[Ishmael]

131844131845
Not done but I thought I would share. Stance is high in the back. Last springs had the stance nailed but the fenders were rubbing the tires way too much so I put it back up a bit. C5 brakes, ls2 , 4l65, sway bar and arms, coil overs. Interior needs finishing. Subframe connectors need to go in. I like how it handles and does a great smoke show but I won't be auto crossing. The paint has more of a cherry tone in person.

[vikingramair]

127650127651

Finally had my new wheels and rubber installed.


:twothumbs:twothumbs:twothumbs

[BMR Sales]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://s24.photobucket.com/user/TractionControl/media/posted/PTshots/14915358_1488137887877020_4454644666485549161_n_zp slzuji6gn.jpg.html)

[Kenova]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://s24.photobucket.com/user/TractionControl/media/posted/PTshots/14915358_1488137887877020_4454644666485549161_n_zp slzuji6gn.jpg.html)

That is sooooo wrong!

Ken

[BMR Sales]

That is sooooo wrong!

Ken

I know, but I couldn't help myself!

[73ta]

Here's my 73 TA,

[way2far]

Hey everyone. New here from Tampa.

I don't have anything Pro-Touring per se, but I do love looking at the cars.

This is my '79 T/A Y84 Special Edition. 58k original miles.

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Here's my T/A and my dad's '67 Camaro (I'll post more of it in the Camaro thread)

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

[BMR Sales]

Hey everyone. New here from Tampa.

I don't have anything Pro-Touring per se, but I do love looking at the cars.

This is my '79 T/A Y84 Special Edition. 58k original miles.

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Here's my T/A and my dad's '67 Camaro (I'll post more of it in the Camaro thread)

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

Welcome! We are out near I4 & I75 if you need anything

[way2far]

Great! We fly R/C planes near you by the dump.

[anguilla1980]

Here is my 69 Firebird

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[BMR Sales]

Great! We fly R/C planes near you by the dump.

Right around the corner. I walk during my Lunch Break and sometimes I walk over that way to watch the R/C Planes

[Ishmael]

Why isn't this a sticky?

[Captain7787]

https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/102595-1967-Firebird-build-pics-6-0-kenne-bell-t56-4-link/page7?highlight=1967+kenne+firebird

[Wall]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAi8VmSLcNw&nohtml5=False

[Ishmael]

That's it. I need air ride. Did you roll the rear wheel arches?

[Wall]

That's it. I need air ride. Did you roll the rear wheel arches?


They aren't rolled but I did trim the rear wheel arches a little,
it's also mini-tubbed. I only have a 275 right now until I can save up for 335s. This stuff is too expensive!

[Josh@Ridetech]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAi8VmSLcNw&nohtml5=False

Looks good!!

[Wall]

Thanks Josh!

[Josh@Ridetech]

Thanks Josh!

Anytime!!

[Project92rs]

Thought I would update with a picture of the car on the new set of Forgelines.

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[anguilla1980]

Love the MR MSE aero wing!

[Yukon Cornelius]

Looks awesome Project92rs. I'm not sure whether to get a fiberglass stock replacement spoiler, or a Mecham style for mine.

[Project92rs]

Looks awesome Project92rs. I'm not sure whether to get a fiberglass stock replacement spoiler, or a Mecham style for mine.

Unless you can do your own fiberglass work, get the stock replacement. The MSE one fit so poorly it took the shop 20 hours of work to get it to fit correctly. Long list of issues starting with it being an inch too short to bolt on and still close the deck lid. Then the bolts didn't line up with the deck lid holes and had to be moved when the supports were extended. In comparison, the factory GTA replacement wing from Hawks fit perfectly the first time.

[Josh@Ridetech]

Thought I would update with a picture of the car on the new set of Forgelines.

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That looks great!!!

[Project92rs]

That looks great!!!

Thank you. Hopefully it never has to go up on the lift at Ridetech again for emergency repairs. I missed the entire James Otto show and most of the awards while working on it.

[ccdrrp]

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[NOT A TA]

ccdrrp, very nice! love the vinyl top.

[Ishmael]

What is the name of that color of blue?

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What is the name of that color of blue? And nice meats!

[ccdrrp]

It’s a custom blend my son in law put together, pictures do not do it justice. It has a lot of pearl in it and is a water based paint!


Rick!!

[BlackHD]

157046

What size/brand are the rear tires?

[ccdrrp]

335-30-18 Pirelli P Zero’s

[CastleWorks]

My 67 Firebird, with body mods from other F body generations


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[ccdrrp]

CastleWorks, I saw your 67 at the NOPW car show at the Kansas speedway it has a lot of work done to it!! Nice job!

Rick!!

[CastleWorks]

Thanks Rick! Yep I've made just a "few" changes to it over the years. I've had the car since I was 16....almost 37 years!



CastleWorks, I saw your 67 at the NOPW car show at the Kansas speedway it has a lot of work done to it!! Nice job!

Rick!!

[Lenie]

Where are all the Firebirds?

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2019/10/8tt1rb-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pm8tt1rbj)

[Josh@Ridetech]

I'll throw in one of my 2nd gen!

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[Lenie]

I'll throw in one of my 2nd gen!

168535

Josh, very very nice. Love the 2nd Gens.

[T/A Addict]

Beautiful Cars!! Love the Birds! I'll throw in one of my 2nd gens here too.168540

[Lenie]

Beautiful Cars!! Love the Birds! I'll throw in one of my 2nd gens here too.168540

Beautiful car, always loved that color combo on them.

[slonlow2000]

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[yellow1098Greg]

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[Tyson68]

This is my 68 lowbird

[CastleWorks]

CastleWorks, I saw your 67 at the NOPW car show at the Kansas speedway it has a lot of work done to it!! Nice job!

Rick!!

Thanks! I appreciate it!

[JJ 109]

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[Lonnies Performance]

91 Formula, LS3/T-56, S60 rear... soon to be LS9 Powered

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[Jdinjax]

Photo op.

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[Josh@Ridetech]

Photo op.

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Dang! :cheers:

[shelteredchevelle]

Here's where we are at now with Brian Monaco bringing it to life for us. Pretty close now. It's going to be 2021 Corvette pearl mist red. More to come shortly.

[nzcarguy]

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[68Formula]

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Is that an SLP ZL1 heat extractor integrated into the hood?

[nzcarguy]

Is that an SLP ZL1 heat extractor integrated into the hood?

It is an 5th Gen SS hood vent, fits really well, the rain drain is just in front of the accessory drive between the radiator.

PS - you have good attention to detail :)

[68Formula]

It is an 5th Gen SS hood vent, fits really well, the rain drain is just in front of the accessory drive between the radiator.

PS - you have good attention to detail :)

Thanks. I had the exact same idea in mind for my '68, so I guess it caught my eye. https://static1.pt-content.com/images/smilies/smile.png Would you mind sharing another, more direct view of it mounted on the hood? Assume you're running the low profile passenger car intake? I'm planning on staying with the truck, but that might not allow the fitment extractor (assuming LS swap).

[nzcarguy]

Thanks. I had the exact same idea in mind for my '68, so I guess it caught my eye. https://static1.pt-content.com/images/smilies/smile.png Would you mind sharing another, more direct view of it mounted on the hood? Assume you're running the low profile passenger car intake? I'm planning on staying with the truck, but that might not allow the fitment extractor (assuming LS swap).Absolutely, I see you are very active on the forum which is great.

I am running a Roadster shop chassis and LS3 with stock manifold. The RS chassis lowers the engine about 2 inches. If you have not driven a RS chassis conversion, it is an amazing transformation. More work than the 40 mins it took to bolt it on but worth it.

I installed the factory drain and vent system.180859180860

[7T400Formula]

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[jp455]

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Sweet build! Which RS chassis did you use? The SPEC?


Absolutely, I see you are very active on the forum which is great.

I am running a Roadster shop chassis and LS3 with stock manifold. The RS chassis lowers the engine about 2 inches. If you have not driven a RS chassis conversion, it is an amazing transformation. More work than the 40 mins it took to bolt it on but worth it.

I installed the factory drain and vent system.180859180860

[Alponcho]

Here's where we are at now with Brian Monaco bringing it to life for us. Pretty close now. It's going to be 2021 Corvette pearl mist red. More to come shortly.

Wow. I have a '68 FB 400 convertible...never thought about modding it, but after seeing this...

[patriot68]

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[Ed509]

Here's a vid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgpfT-Rb0tA

[jp455]

Sweet! Awesome looking color!

[nzcarguy]

Hi

Thanks for the feedback, it is a SPEC RS chassis, ordered to support LS. It drives like new car, really happy with it.

[ModernMuseum]

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[gt_mittens]

1968 Firebird 400 pro touring project

[jp455]

It is an 5th Gen SS hood vent, fits really well, the rain drain is just in front of the accessory drive between the radiator.

PS - you have good attention to detail :)

Is there a GM part number for this? I have something else in mind for it...

[Jonathonar89]

The current state of affairs is painful...
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2021/03/51011495732_31c118cf08_z-1.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2kHHft7)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/2kHHft7) by Jonathon Randolph (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156619454@N04/), on Flickr

[T/A Addict]

My mild PT suspension TATA

[BonzoHansen]

My favorite 2nd gen TA. Just missed a smoking deal on one last August
My mild PT suspension TATA

[CountDraq]

.....mate, she is STUNNING!

[CountDraq]

My 72 Bird

That link not working for me

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[AMULA]

hey guys, im new to the site, check out these sweet looking sec gen trans am, the black one with the heavy modded front air dam and rear spoiler is from a guy up here in canada, he dose autocross and hill climbs, very sweet looking

What tires are on that thing?

[Wall]

Here's mine, not complete but good enough to drive. This was last weekend at a local First Friday cruise-in, first time I had driven the car since 2008. Didn't have the hood on and didn't have the side windows installed. Was running a flex fan with no clutch but was overheating at idle and low speed. Just finished converting to electric fans but haven't driven it yet so we will see how it does now.

Still a lot of stuff to finish but was nice to finally drive it again although the first drive wasn't enjoyable because I was hyper focused on sounds and making sure there were no major issues.

I'm running a Ridetech Air Ride setup that I bought used years ago and it was aired all the way down in these pics.

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[Josh@Ridetech]

Finally getting around to driving this thing!

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[rickpaw]

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[bcsurfsd]

by the Grace from GOD I am now finished building my dream car.. I would love to show you a video i made for it but dont have the authorization to post links yet..
its a 1970 firebird, spared no expense and even made a 007 non lethal security system for it, complete with tire shredders..

[niicco]

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[ModernMuseum]

/\ Damn, that is sick!

Some really incredible firebirds and T/A's posted on this page.

[Josh@Ridetech]

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Mother of God...:worship:

[dontforgetyourgoals]

Are those 19' wheels? Year one Billet? great build, I'm just getting started on my 1978 TA

[niicco]

Are those 19' wheels? Year one Billet? great build, I'm just getting started on my 1978 TA


Rims are custom machined.… 19x12 and 19x9

[kidd1014]

My 70 TA clone, was my high school car bought in 1988. Did the TA conversion in 2018 a friend an I did the body work and paint in my garage. 478 cubic inch Pontiac, MR1 block, billet crank, solid roller and E-heads with a 2004R trans.


69 TA clone also built/painted in my garage in 2020. 400 block, 4" forged crank, KRE D-ports, solid roller and Muncie style 4 speed.203611203608

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[instro84]

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[screamingchickentx]

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[Jimmy Sean]

From this past year.
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