Can we get some offical Jagarang Firebird photos... Please

[Roger Poirier]

How about guys... :secret:

:attn:We need details with what has been done to the car also.

R.P.

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

shoot... give him a feature on the site!

[Hidro]

shoot... give him a feature on the site!

Hell ya! :attn:

[ACEFOOTER]

I like what I've seen, but I want to see more!

[speedster]

Roger -
Here are some pics from SEMA 2006.
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[BuddyP]

Absolutly magnafique!

[Steve Chryssos]

Scroll down about ten pix for some shots of Eternity.

http://www.musclerides.com/Pages/sema/sema_1.html

[Patrick]

Awesome photos Steve.

If you could pick only one car from SEMA to take home - what would it be?

[Steve Chryssos]

Me? One car? That would have to be Art Morrison's Vette. You need to see it in person to fully realize the level of subtle modifications. For example, if you look closely at the picture below, you might be able to see that the windshield frame is a one off part that matches the roll bar hoops. I would change but two things: Take some of the shine off the wheels for a more aggressive look (that's just me), and increase the aspect ratio of the rear tires. Then I would drive off in search of a winding road that never ends--a lot!

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[trapin]

Wow, that thing is a work of.....Art.

I hope it shows up at Cobo in March.

[jannes_z-28]

Here you have a few of the Firebird, it is awesome!

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Jan

[Steve Chryssos]

Here you have a few of the Firebird, it is awesome!
Jan

Yup. Prodigy Customs has developed their own style of GT car. Performance Junkie meets Florida Flash. Kevin's interior is comfortable enough to take cross country and is styled to make people drool back at home in Miami.

[paulk68]

Does any one know the exact color that is on the orange 69 camaro that is in that group of photos from musclerides. please help

[stealth71]

Too bad the fuel system on the Firebird isn't NHRA legal. It will probably never get dragged, but just a consideration.

[Whistler]

What's wrong with the fuel system?

[Steve1968LS2]

You want pictures?? Here you go.. in glorious HD.. lol

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And the lucious cream colored interior..

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[trapin]

Firebirds ROCK!!!

[Steve68]

What wrong with fuel system??

I likin the Forgelines!!!

[horsepowerjunkie]

I looked that car over for a good 20 minutes while waiting for the show to open at 9am. It's a really classy mix of Pro Touring (suspension), Hot Rod (engine), and Street Rod (interior). There was 100s of cars at the show, and you tend to overlook some nice stuff because there is so much to see. That car stood out as one of the ones to remember because as much as I absolutely love '69 Camaros (I've owned a bunch of 'em), to see a '69 Firebird done up with a supercharged PONTIAC motor made it that much more memorable. As far as the fuel system is concerned, nothing stood out as being NHRA illegal. I saw lots of braided lines and a big 'ol throttle body, but nothing that caught my eye as being wrong.

[WS6]

I really dig it. Love that shade of blue. Are the plans to keep the supercharger tubing raw with the welds showing? I think it looks good that way.

[stealth71]

What wrong with fuel system??

I likin the Forgelines!!!

Not allowed to mount the regulator on the firewall. Needs to be 6" forward.

NHRA:
"Fuel blocks must be located at least 6-inches (15.2 cm) forward of the flywheel/bellhousing area."

[Larry Callahan]

I think Frank has video of it running with a crowd around it. Frank????

[quadfather]

What wrong with fuel system??

I likin the Forgelines!!! what's wrong is , that it is illegal to mount any part of the fuel system to the firewall , as well as over the flywheel . anyplace the fuel lines run past the flywheel the need to be either in the frame-rail or outside the rail to be protected by it in case the flywheel comes apart.

[ProdigyCustoms]

Did not build it to be a drag car, but we will et some passes off in it.

[Steve68]

no more explanation needed, I remember the rule book,

Now Frank, don't be like that he's very through! now thats funny,

[Jagarang]

I've been walking SEMA and the Strip and maybe hitting the tables a little in Vegas for the last week and haven't been on for a long while. I thought Internet access would be available in Vegas, but without a laptop I was S.O.L and didn't want to pay by the minute for access.

I'm back home now and will post some extra pictures when I can find the damn cables to connect my camera to the PC.

Vegas and SEMA were awesome.

ETERNITY showed well and will be returning to the east coast for dyno/tuning work and to tidy up some fit/finish SEMA rush gremlins.


TA spoiler on the back is a nice touch. Looks to have 455HO on the valve cover. Glad to see a poncho in a poncho. The wood grain is a nod to the traditional interior and well executed IMHO. I'd have ordered mine with manual rather than the auto but that's just me. I only wish I had the money to build something like this. Six figures plus, I'm sure.



EXACTLY Critter...

I tried to pay tribute to factory like options/possibilities when making changes to ETERNITY.

I needed a rear spoiler and didn't want to put a Camaro spoiler on it, although, I also like the smaller Chevy unit.

On the outside she still looks like a Firebird and her heart is poncho pure. Underneath the skin though, everything was done to improve strength, power, handling, and comfort.

I didn't want to lose the Pontiac identity or soul in anything I did.

Love it or hate it, I did things I thought were tasteful and improved overall on the function and appearance of a 69 GM offering.

Thanks for all the compliments and criticisms everybody. Keep them coming, I'm always open-minded and don't take negative comments personally. To each his own and THANK YOU ALL.
:) :) :)

[Roger Poirier]

I love the car. :jawdrop::jawdrop: From what I can see, lots of thought process put into the interior. I would take a Firebird over a Camaro any day. That should get the crowd going .... :lmao:

However, is it possible to get more detailed pics of the complete interior and various angled shots of the outside of the car. Maybe I will just have to wait for a photo shoot. Frank, I was spoiled by Bills GTO with the official release, spy shots, etc. LOL

Jagarang, you are low profile. Whats the history of you and the car, how long have you had it? How many years did it sit at Franks shop? What did you do to the engine. You know the drill....

Thanks,

R.P.

[Bill Howell]

I love the car. :jawdrop::jawdrop: From what I can see, lots of thought process put into the interior. I would take a Firebird over a Camaro any day. That should get the crowd going .... :lmao:

However, is it possible to get more detailed pics of the complete interior and various angled shots of the outside of the car. Maybe I will just have to wait for a photo shoot. Frank, I was spoiled by Bills GTO with the official release, spy shots, etc. LOL

Jagarang, you are low profile. Whats the history of you and the car, how long have you had it? How many years did it sit at Franks shop? What did you do to the engine. You know the drill....

Thanks,

R.P.

Imagine that, Roger likes the Pontiac better.....:lol:
The car was very nice and I love the interior. But, I like the streetrod look so go figure.

[Jagarang]

Damn I just typed a very long post and got logged out while typing!!

I'll try again tomorrow guys, sorry!

[ProdigyCustoms]

LOL, Same thing happen to me Kevin, Exact same damn thing.

[Modo Innovations]

The car turned out great. I especially like the interior.

Great job Frank.

[Roger Poirier]

Damn I just typed a very long post and got logged out while typing!!

I'll try again tomorrow guys, sorry!


LOL, Same thing happen to me Kevin, Exact same damn thing.


Ok gentleman, I'm starting to get upset.... That was a couple of days ago. Lets get with the program. I can tell you who wears the pants in both your families. :lmao:

R.P.

[Jagarang]

:moon:
I can tell you who wears the pants in both your families. :lmao:

R.P.
:moon:

Don't think your so special!

We all know who wears everybody's pants in their families!!!

ANYWAY!!! I'll try again!! With some pics this time!

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I'll try to answer some questions first, from both threads, starting from the earliest unanswered Q's!!


Wow...anywhere out there where I can read and drool about that car??The wheels, stance, I love it!!
I had a story written @ Hobbystage at one time, but apparently they have gone under and I took my novel with them!! Read on and you'll get some of it!

1969 Firebird
1971 455 HO 4 bolt main block bored .030. Stock stroke(Eagle crank), Scat H-Beam rods(6.625 cm stock length), Comp Cam custom grind something like 220 with 112 degree lobe sep?(Frank has the card maybe he can post the numbers)
Pro-charger D1SC with CUSTOM MADE ALUMINUM brackets by Frank at PRODIGY CUSTOMS!
Blower piping and rad plumbing compliments of John Parsons!
Aluminum Edelbrock Performer RPM 87cc heads, 1.5 ratio Comp Cams alum. roller rockers
Headman round port HO headers which have been hyper-coated and modified for clearance by Michael at Prodigy Customs
XFI FAST EFI with MSD 6AL ignition with Taylor wires
Custom sheet metal intake elbow with an Accufab throttle body
Edelbrock EFI aluminum intake
March Serpentine belt drive system
High flow aluminum water pump and high flow Stewart Warner thermostat
Griffin aluminum radiator with 1.5 in high flow tubes
Custom cut sheet metal valve covers

Take a breath...my fingers are hurting....

TWIST MACHINES......Shrifter paddle shift system.THANKS STEVE!![/COLOR]

2004 4L80E transmission, with TCI controller

Chris Alston's FAB9 rear housing, Strange Engineering modular center section with 3.30 gears and TrueTrac posi

Aluminum drive shaft.

Wayne Due C4 front sub-frame and suspension
HYDRA TECH hydro-boost master cylinder THANKS PAUL!
Baer Brakes Track system with 13in front and 12.75in rear rotors(cross drilled and slotted like it or not!!!)

DSE mini-tub, rear shock cross-member, spring relocation kit, and 3.0in drop springs. Split rear frame rails.

Rock Valley stainless narrowed fuel tank with an in-tank Walbro electric fuel pump.

DSE variable speed wiper conversion

Sylvania Xenarc HID headlights

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AAW sequential taillights SOON!!!! Thanks a million Theresa and the crew at AAW!!!

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TAKE ANOTHER BREATH, and I'll move on to the interior bits...

Wood dash, full length customs center console, and accents made by Wabbits Wood Works in Texas.

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Power C5 Corvette Sport Seats X 2 (Front) and non power rears.

The interior door panels, trunk, and package tray done by William. Thanks for your endless patience William.

Leather headliner, seat covers, and dash pad covered by WW Upholstery of Apopka! Thanks WALLY!

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Full 1969 Pontiac Rally gauges and clock re-faced in white

Stock 1969 radio body compliments of "Mike"(MuscleRodz)
Kenwood 10 disk CD changer in trunk with a Kenwood head-unit packaged and converted into the stock radio body by Joe @ Joe's Classic Radio. Radio can be remotely activated by hand held, hard wired, control unit.

Infinity Kappa Perfect Component sets X 4
Infinity Kappa Perfect 12 DVQ sub-woofer
JBL BPX1100.1 x 1 for sub
JBL PX300.4 for component sets

THERE"S MORE...but I'll address some individual Q's and statements.

Hey Kevin, did you manage to get the HID kit in? Installed and fabulous, Thanks Frank!!


Is it turbo charger or super charged? Kind of hard to tell. It also looks like there is no after cooler. Inquiring minds want to know.



Andrew

Super charged Andrew, just between 5-10 LBS and no inter-cooler. Frank(ProdigyCustoms) and I didn't think we need the cooler and it would have been a packaging nightmare we weren't ready or willing to take on. I couldn't have afforded it either!:help!:


I really dig it. Love that shade of blue. Are the plans to keep the supercharger tubing raw with the welds showing? I think it looks good that way.

The welds were up for debate for a while, but I like the raw unfinished look. Most of the aluminum on the car is brushed and unpolished. That was what I was trying for. The wheels in chrome are Forgelines. The original Budniks have a more "unfinished", "raw" look to them.

I'll add more later, BUT I"M a little fried for now!! More later your CAR JUNKIES YOU!

[Roger Poirier]

Now you are talking! WOW,WOW,WOW........ :1st::jump::jump::jump:


Frank is the man.... Period. End of story. He's becoming a master craftsman. His cars are not over the top, however,very creative in their own way. No two cars look a like when they come out of his shop. Its a creation of both the owner and the builder. My kind of car. :cool:


Congrats,

R.P.

[Jagarang]

Here I am putting on the license plate.
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[Steve Chryssos]

^ Proud Papa.

Congratulations Kevin. Enjoy the car and be safe.

[ProdigyCustoms]

Now you are talking! WOW,WOW,WOW........ :1st::jump::jump::jump:


Frank is the man.... Period. End of story. He's becoming a master craftsman. His cars are not over the top, however,very creative in their own way. No two cars look a like when they come out of his shop. Its a creation of both the owner and the builder. My kind of car. :cool:


Congrats,

R.P.

Many thanks Roger. Kevin and I labored over every detail weather it be engine combo, interior color / design. But kevin deserves all the credit for all the final decisions.

[Steve68]

What I get no credit for the Wal-mart satin black or the 3 am front end assembly thrash, just kidding,

glad I got to help when I could, looks great, good job to all!!

I hope you guys are bring it to Daytona!!

[Roadrage David]

I love the car. :jawdrop::jawdrop: From what I can see, lots of thought process put into the interior. I would take a Firebird over a Camaro any day. That should get the crowd going .... :lmao: You know the drill....

Thanks,

R.P. i sec that statemend il take a Firebird over a Camaro any day same gose for a GTO over A chevelle 365 days a year:woot:

[Jagarang]

Some history on ETERNITY...

1989...SCORE...One 69 Firebird for $500 and a dream. The car had a rust hole the size of the trunk, 2 spun crank bearings, and 60lbs of fiberglass and bondo attached to it. I removed the burnt 350 and used it as a core at my local engine warehouse on a rebuilt 350 longblock and installed it.

1989-1992 Drove cross country, lived in the mid-west for a year and drove back to Miami. Had to replace the tranny and rearend during my stay in the midwest but loved every second behind the wheel.

1993-1996 Car sat under my fathers mango tree after falling victim to a nasty electrical gremlin that sent me coasting to the side of the road during an especially heavy Florida downpour.

1996-1999 Body shop horror #1. $7000 bill for $7 worth of skill and 120lbs of expertly applied bondo. $6000 worth of parts and cash vanish with my mechanic to boot.

2000-2004 "Restoration" death camp #2 at a "Professional" restoration service of notoriety. $60,000 in labor/shop supplies later, and I had a Wayne Due front suframe frame connectors installed correctly, a botched mini-tub and a paint job that was yet to be wet sanded and buffed. The car was in pieces otherwise.

2004-Present--I met Frank from Prodigy Customs here on PT.com. He agreed to take over the project, fix the mini-tub, intall the interior, and make the car into a turn key driver for the same price $$$$ the "Restoration Company" wanted just to put the car back together and wet sand.

[WS6]

well it may have taken an eternity, but it is done and it looks fabulous.

[rob07002]

Kevin, Congrats buddy! Car looks awesome...

[camaro608]

god that thing is B E A Utiful its the nicest 69 firebird ive ever seen. (i havent even seen it up close)
how much does that motor put out?
i think the welds look preety sweet for the intake i would leave them

[Jagarang]

god that thing is B E A Utiful its the nicest 69 firebird ive ever seen. (i havent even seen it up close)
how much does that motor put out?
i think the welds look preety sweet for the intake i would leave them

I think we like the welds raw as well.

As far as what the motor puts out, we'll keep everybody posted, It's at the tuners as I type this and the dyno runs are scheduled for the next week or so. Gotta get 'er ready for Turkey Tour.

[Steve68]

So you guys are bring it out, Cool,

[Jagarang]

Everybody should :poke: :poke: :poke: :poke: Frank in the ribs about posting up some videos!!

[CDJr]

Kick ass, Jag!!! Im impressed (and Im not easily impressed). Of course every car Ive seen that Frankie touched was fantastic. Wabbit Wood Works? Where in Texas are they? I love the wood work in it :yum: Youve damn sure got a ride to be proud of!

[audioman]

Most of the interior was done by these guys
www.1offrides.com

[audioman]

Sorry for the misleading info. the door panels,rear panels and trunk was done by www.1offrides.com (http://www.1offrides.com)

[LMDGUY]

It is a awsome car in person..

[Jagarang]

Here is a short clip of the dyno runs

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

[Steve68]

21 secs WTF, tease!!!!

[Jagarang]

:dunno: I know I know, but what else can I do, it's all I've got:hammer:

[Jagarang]

21 secs WTF, tease!!!!

Your local to the "producer" steve, why don't you use your leverage and see what you can do!!!

[Steve68]

Hell he won't even call me back anymore!

[ProdigyCustoms]

Hell he won't even call me back anymore!

Sorry Steve, been slammed getting these 3 cars ready for Year one. painted until 12:30AM last night on the Vette. You should come see this thing. SWWEEEETTTTT!

Call me whenever, and bring your work gloves!

[Steve68]

I understand, busy times, I love to come help, but I can't even get the DD to run, F'n VW parts. 10 days to get a valve cover gasket!!!! ready to git rid of it!

[Karch]

Wow...what an nice bird!

[David Sloan]

I got to see Kevin's bird for the 1st time in person at the Year One event,
It is so much better in person, what a car.