68 Firebird "Foulplay"

[CliffS]

Finally on it's on power. Just love it!!

[Lenie]

Lenie, you have an awesome car, love the thread thanks for posting, it keeps us 'Bird owners fired up!
Thanks, appreciate it.


Lenie,

The car is looking incredible! Sounds really good too.

Bob
Thanks Bob, yeah I'm really liking the spintech's


Wow. Love the stance and wheels. That's one angry bird.
Thanks, angrier the better eh.


WOW! It looks awesome, and it makes me glad my wheels didn't sell!
Can't wait to see it in person sometime.
Great Job Lenie

Thanks Luca, yeah I'm glad you kept your wheeld. You'll have to stop by sometime.


Finally on it's on power. Just love it!!
Thanks Cliff, we birds of a feather have to stick together ya know

[454bug]

Hey Lenie,

You definitely have one of the finest Firebird's on the planet!! :1st:

I don't think there could be many things done better than you have...

FIRST CLASS!! :cheers:

[Lenie]

Thanks Ray, really appreciate it. As always, one step forward, two steps back during this build.

[68firebird]

WOW this looks SICK!!! Absolutely awesome looking! Great job

[sr73bu]

WOW! Love the car! Wheels look great!

-Sean

[ponjohn]

Lenie,

Can you grab a shot of how you plumbed the shelby gas cap to the tank?

Sounds great.

[Lenie]

Lenie,

Can you grab a shot of how you plumbed the shelby gas cap to the tank?

Sounds great.

Hope this helps...
Inset shelby gas cap. Cut out original door for gas and fabricated a recessed area with the shape of the new shelby cap.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/12/wheelsgascap002-1.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/803/wheelsgascap002.jpg/)

I purchase a shelby gas cap that threaded into a flange. I cut out gaskets and put on both sides of the car then threaded it into the newly fabricated recessed area. I then drilled and tapped holes on the back side of the threaded flange and mounted the original filler neck installing another gasket. I machined the opening in the threaded flange to be able to install the original gas cap. I sleeved the original filler neck to the new Rick's gas tank.
Original neck bolted to Shelby threaded flange.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/12/wheelsgascap006-1.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/40/wheelsgascap006.jpg/)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/12/wheelsgascap008-1.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/4/wheelsgascap008.jpg/)
Inside the Shelby lid.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/12/wheelsgascap010-1.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/254/wheelsgascap010.jpg/)

[rohrt]

I will be curiose to know how you like the mufflers. My drone was so bad I changed them out before I got 300 miles on my car. But it was a convertible. You may not experience it with the HT.

[KnightMare]

Man that is a awesome firebird

[77tony]

Just went through this thread and I cannot find anything "Foul" about it. Superb workmanship. She's a BEAUTY !! T

[srh3trinity]

Sometimes I open this thread just to get a glimpse of the wheels and stance on this Firebird. The wheels were a bold, but very wise choice.

[Todd in Vancouver]

Great job and that is one cool bird

[Ron.in.SoCal]

I really like this car. Anyone know who this Lenie guy is?

[Lenie]

I really like this car. Anyone know who this Lenie guy is?

Ron, I think you have a twin.....

[qnitro]

Lenie,

Quick question, I'm building a black bird also, love love love your car... Did you strip the chrome off the bumpers before painting them? And if so how :)

Kevin

[67speedfreak]

Lenie,

Car looks great ! What are you using for rear suspension ? Are you currently running 345/30/19s ?

Must be a tight fit, I just ordered a set for my vert.

Kicks look great !

Thanks, Brian

[Lenie]

Kevin, sorry. Didn't see your question. Yes, I took the bumpers to a chrome shop and had them dipped to remove the chrome. We then cut, narrowed and shaved the rear bumper and painted them.Thanks.


Lenie,

Quick question, I'm building a black bird also, love love love your car... Did you strip the chrome off the bumpers before painting them? And if so how :)

Kevin


Kevin, thanks. The rears are 335/30 19's on 12's. I had 335 on 13's but when I ordered new wheels, I decided to go w/the 12's to maintain space. They actually fit really well. The kicks fit great, really like them, just getting ready to cover them in leather as I'm doing upholstery as we speak, it's a first so I've got my fingers crossed.


Lenie,

Car looks great ! What are you using for rear suspension ? Are you currently running 345/30/19s ?

Must be a tight fit, I just ordered a set for my vert.

Kicks look great !

Thanks, Brian

[dleeadams]

Looks great Lenie. I'll have to stop by and check it out one ofthese days.
Dave

[Lenie]

Ok, I've been a little lax at posting updates so I'll give it a shot. Been busy but most of my work has been fine tuning items that weren't quite there. Man everything on this car is tight. I'm not going to go over everything but I'll hit the highlights. I changed from coilovers to airbags because I wanted the car to sit low when parked, man what a challenge to get fitted with comfortable clearances. I removed everything, made new clearances on the rear end, manufactured new rear/front air bag brackets and purchase new front airbags. After airbag installation there was interference w/my pan hard bar and rear fuel lines on the bracket I built so I built new fuel lines w/a little different twist on the bracket. The floorboards got a little warm for my liking so I removed the exhaust and wrapped the entire exhaust system and blanketed the mufflers. I also purchased some thermazite insulation and added it to the roof on top of my fatmat sound deadener (big difference) and also will be adding it to the floor prior to installing carpet. So for a little catch up, on the entire exhaust system, I had it all thermal coated, added heat wrap and blankets in areas where I thought there would be heat issues, keep in mind, I sprayed U-Pol Raptor on the underside of the car, in the trunk and on the inside floor boards and firewall. Also added Fatmat sound deadner and now thermazite, whew. I've installed rear bumpstops, moved a lot of wiring from the tunnel to under the dash to make room for the center console design I think I'm going to build, checked front seat fitment, made cardboard templates for the door panels , built the armrest and think I now have a design I'm going with. I've framed in the rear seat area and added an overflow bottle for my radiator. I don't know if I've mentioned it but I bought a Marquez headliner from another member on the board, although in hindsight if I had it to do over I think I would stick w/a stock headliner. What a pain. You don't know how many times I lost it and almost threw it in the garbage. In the end I'm going to really like it more than stock but not being an upholsterer and doing this all myself it was almost overwhelming. Don't get me wrong, it's a very good product but as you know, no two cars are identical and it required a lot of fitting, trimming, fiberglassing, fitting, fitting, fitting and more fitting and because I modified the interior of my doors I had to figure another way to mount the twe side pieces. I've been at the headliner for about two weeks now but getting very close to finishing, Thanks Tracy for taking my call and giving me some good advice, really appreciate it. The urethane dash pad I ordered from MCB looks nice and fit very well, I was going to upholster it but now think I'm going to leave it as is. With Brett's help, I've removed the front swaybar that Wayne Due originally installed w/his front clip and am installing a splined swaybar to give me more turning clearance. Brett came up w/the idea/design, took measurements ordered the pieces for me and then cut and bent them to fit, I really like the idea/design. I then drilled and tapped them and added a few holes for weight and design, only have to powder coat them and install, then I can put the car back on the ground. There's more but that's enough for now, things are starting to really come together. I'm really hoping to finish by April, but doing it pretty much myself ya never know. Here's a few rough picks. When it's all said and done, I'm going to have to do a little paint touch up, wet sand and buff.

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My good buddy Jim Ness over giving me a hand.
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[Lenie]

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[Lenie]

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[Lenie]

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[Lenie]

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[Lenie]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/02/swedfeb1st2013116-1.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/825/swedfeb1st2013116.jpg/)

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https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/02/upholsteringroofwithalc-1.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/210/upholsteringroofwithalc.jpg/)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/02/headlinerfinalinstall20-2.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/19/headlinerfinalinstall20.jpg/)

[Lenie]

reversed the dome light 180, just like the looks better.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/02/headlinerfinalinstall20-3.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/541/headlinerfinalinstall20.jpg/)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/02/headlinerfinalinstall20-4.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/713/headlinerfinalinstall20.jpg/)

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https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/02/headlinerandswaybar2013-1.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/715/headlinerandswaybar2013.jpg/)

[CliffS]

Busy man! Looks like a lot of work Lenie, but all your energy will be paid back when driving this chicken around. Looks awesome, keep it flying ;)

[Motown 454]

Wow busy is right! That looks SWEET ! Its looking great Lenie.

[Lenie]

Busy man! Looks like a lot of work Lenie, but all your energy will be paid back when driving this chicken around. Looks awesome, keep it flying ;)
Thanks Cliff, getting close.


Wow busy is right! That looks SWEET ! Its looking great Lenie.

Yeah Wayne been working steady at it but nearing the end. Hope all is well.

[rohrt]

Very cool what your doing with the interior.

What is headliner made of?
How did you attach it?
Same question with the inside sail panel and pillar molding.

Looking forward to see what you do with the door panels.

[Lenie]

Very cool what your doing with the interior.

What is headliner made of?
How did you attach it?
Same question with the inside sail panel and pillar molding.

Looking forward to see what you do with the door panels.

Thanks, the headliner is made by Marquez, it's fiberglass. I added 1/8" landau foam and covered it with Alcantra (black), it's a suede. Held in place by mirror, sunvisors and Headliner light. Sail panel is usually held in place by the quarter inerior panels but I have modified my interior doors so I will be bolting mine in place as I'm trying to give my interior a little industrial look. Thanks again

[qnitro]

I love this bird

[Lenie]

I love this bird

Thanks Kevin, I believe there a goodguys show up by Del Mar at the track in April. I'm really hoping to make that event. Thanks again

[ws6_mac]

Very nice indeed.

[Lenie]

Finished the Marquez headliner except for a few little touch ups.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/02/finishedheadliner201300-1.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/17/finishedheadliner201300.jpg/)

[Buryingthesun]

That lower valance is exactly what I planned on doing, looks fantastic!

[Lenie]

That lower valance is exactly what I planned on doing, looks fantastic!
thank you.

[Lenie]

Front splined swaybar is in.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/02/s2013019-1.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/824/s2013019.jpg/)

[Lenie]

Need to adjust the carb, running a little rich.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCk6T9EmUeA

[CliffS]

Saweeeet! That's one hungry Bird!

[68firehawk]

Looks like a sweet local bird. :) I'm jealous of your interior work. Looks like it's going to be sweet! Are you doing all the interior yourself?

[ponjohn]

Coming along nicely.

Is there anything special that needs to be done to make the blocks (wood) that you use under the tires?
Is there a limit to how tall you can make them?

[rfalker1]

nice... glad to see u got to pull it out!!! should be super inspiration right there!!

[Lenie]

Looks like a sweet local bird. :) I'm jealous of your interior work. Looks like it's going to be sweet! Are you doing all the interior yourself?
Everything but the stitching, my father in law helps me w/that. Thanks


Coming along nicely.

Is there anything special that needs to be done to make the blocks (wood) that you use under the tires?
Is there a limit to how tall you can make them?
Thanks. Just 2x4's and wood screws. The taller you go, the harrier it gets jacking it up.


nice... glad to see u got to pull it out!!! should be super inspiration right there!!
Tough part is not taking it out and driving it until I finish, thanks


Saweeeet! That's one hungry Bird!
Thanks Cliff

[Lenie]

New smoked windshield install. First tape off for black boarder.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/04/doorpanelsandwinshield2-1.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/543/doorpanelsandwinshield2.jpg/)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/04/doorpanelsandwinshield2-2.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/29/doorpanelsandwinshield2.jpg/)

Here's the door panel game plan, trying to keep the look a little nasty so decided to go for an industrial look and show the hardware.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/04/interiordoorpanels20130-1.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/822/interiordoorpanels20130.jpg/)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/04/moreinteriordoorpanels2-1.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/407/moreinteriordoorpanels2.jpg/)

So far....

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/04/moreinteriordoorpanels2-2.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/195/moreinteriordoorpanels2.jpg/)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/04/moreinteriordoorpanels2-3.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/402/moreinteriordoorpanels2.jpg/)

[lucky13firebird]

LOVE your bird. Where did you get that splined sway bar? i need one for my bird to clear the LS1 brakes

[Lenie]

LOVE your bird. Where did you get that splined sway bar? i need one for my bird to clear the LS1 brakes

Thanks, Speedway Engineering.

[Lenie]

Still moving forward. A little black paint and door panels will be finished.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/05/moreinteriorpics2013010JPG-1.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/38/moreinteriorpics2013010.JPG/)

[daryl_keys]

I just found this thread today. What a sick ride. I'm currently building a '68 Bird too. I started on page 1 and was eagerly waiting for each new photo. I just got to the end and I need more!!!! Do you have any more pics? Is the car done?

[Buryingthesun]

In for updates! Id love to see this car in paint

[Lenie]

I just found this thread today. What a sick ride. I'm currently building a '68 Bird too. I started on page 1 and was eagerly waiting for each new photo. I just got to the end and I need more!!!! Do you have any more pics? Is the car done?

Thanks Daryl, just been doing boring things to it...built console, leveled floor boards for carpet since it has subframe connectors and a bracket for the msd box under the seat. Car should be completely done around mid October then I'll post a vid and some pics. Thanks again.

[ponjohn]

What brand are the seats?

[Lenie]

What brand are the seats?
Fiero

[Lenie]

Gone as far as I can go, decided to take it to an upholstery shop (stitches, which is a very good shop) to finish fabricating my back seat then covering my console, package tray, carpet and back seat.....then I'll do my final paint touch ups....done! First two pics are the in my garage the last is at the upholstery shop.

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[T_Raven]

Looking good man

[CruizinKev]

oh SAWEET!!!

[Lenie]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/11/m764-1.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/21/m764.jpg/)

[SamHatco]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/11/m764-1.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/21/m764.jpg/)

That looks awesome, Lenie!!

Sam

[Lenie]

That looks awesome, Lenie!!

Sam

Thanks Sam, how's your car been this past summer? Get it out an drive/show it much? Beautiful car.

[Dave B]

Wow, that looks amazing!

[Lenie]

Wow, that looks amazing!
Thanks Dave.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/11/1ybr-1.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/62/1ybr.jpg/)

[mc84_zz4]

Double post

[mc84_zz4]

Stunning looking interior!
:hail: :hail:

[CliffS]

Sharp!

[Lenie]

Getting closer.

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[Motown 454]

I love it Lenie! Its going to be a long winter waiting to drive it...................

[ponjohn]

Impressive interior....did you make the door panels?

[Pontiac Chris]

Wow Lenie, that is looking amazing, well done! Looking forward to seeing more!

[Lenie]

I love it Lenie! Its going to be a long winter waiting to drive it...................
Thanks Wayne, spring can't come soon enough...long time coming.


Impressive interior....did you make the door panels?
Yep, pages 14&15..Thanks



Wow Lenie, that is looking amazing, well done! Looking forward to seeing more!
Just about done, going to take it to the Grand National Roadster show end of Janurary. Thanks

[Lenie]

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I kept all my original side glass so I had it all tinted yesterday. All I have left to finish is the trunk and final cut/buff. Pulled it out last night and got a couple of quick pics w/my 99 cent camera to show tint.



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[ponjohn]

That is loooooow.

[chevnut55]

Perfect. awesome job great taste.

[LeighP]

Awesome looking.....really beautiful. Hope you don't have too many speed humps around your area, lol.

[Lenie]

Thanks guys, it's on ridetech airride.

[Lenie]

Car was at the 2014 GNRS then at Thunder Studios in Longbeach Ca. for a photo shoot. It all went well and had a blast.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/etze-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/f2etzej)


http://bangshift.com/blog/2014-grand...t-to-play.html



http://bangshift.com/gallery/grand-n...tml?pid=173380

[CliffS]

Lenie, the car turned out just awesome. One of my favorites. Congrats!! BTW love the shot above.

[ekmxryda]

Great job on everything! Looking forward to seeing more Picts, the links would not work on the iPad.
Cheers!

[Lenie]

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short vid before photo shoot w/my cheapo 10 year old camera.




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V58_2PgcZQE

[Lenie]

Bored, couple of pics

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[Fast Willy]

Bad ass car!

[Jetfixr320]

Wow!

[Lenie]

Bad ass car!


Wow!

Thanks guys!

[gordonr1973]

So nice!!

More pics please....just start with posting up a hundred or so --- that way I don't have to check your thread every night for just one or two new pics! :-)

[SamHatco]

Hey Lenie, ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!! I know your proud. Looking back it's taken what? 7+ years? Great Job

Sam

[Lenie]

So nice!!

More pics please....just start with posting up a hundred or so --- that way I don't have to check your thread every night for just one or two new pics! :-)


Hey Lenie, ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!! I know your proud. Looking back it's taken what? 7+ years? Great Job

Sam

Thanks Sam/Gordon, ya long time coming Sam, can't wait till spring here so I can drive it. Gordon, Thunder Studio's did a shoot on it and I should be getting pics back soon, when I do I'll post some.

[Lenie]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/03/12900505134_9c763b7afe_b-1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42298163@N07/12900505134/)
FirebirdFront (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42298163@N07/12900505134/) by LenieFoulplay (http://www.flickr.com/people/42298163@N07/), on Flickr


https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/03/12898161284_fc1526ea27_b-1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42298163@N07/12898161284/)
Thunder Studios 2014 Dick's 035 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42298163@N07/12898161284/) by LenieFoulplay (http://www.flickr.com/people/42298163@N07/), on Flickr

[qnitro]

Amazing....

[Winmon]

Dammmnnnnnn, I am way past impressed! Can't wait to see it this season.....

[ekmxryda]

Lenie, so cool you are done! I am just a little jealous.
Have fun with it this summer.

[Bob in St. Louis]

I'm speechless. That car is just amazing.

[Lenie]

Amazing....


Dammmnnnnnn, I am way past impressed! Can't wait to see it this season.....


Lenie, so cool you are done! I am just a little jealous.
Have fun with it this summer.


I'm speechless. That car is just amazing.

Thanks everyone, glad to be somewhat done.

[Lenie]

Finally really nice out here today so decided to take the car out on the road for a short joy ride.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/04/nmyv-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/j7nmyvj)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/04/1sqy-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/m91sqyj)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (https://imageshack.com/i/j7sm67j)

[lucky13firebird]

Wow man. This thing is one of my biggest inspirations. Good job

[GS455vert]

That thing looks sick!! Every time that I see this car it makes me want to paint my next project black, awesome!! Nice to see ya out enjoying it.

[daryl_keys]

Lenie,

Can you please shed some light as to how you modified the hood latch and installed the cable release?

Thanks.
Daryl

[GrnDragon]

WOW Lenie, the car looks freakin awesome!!!
If you are ever out driving near East B-town I would love to check it out and you can see the Green Dragon (which is kind of getting close).
-Luca

[Lenie]

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[AtomicFirebird]

Oh one day, one day! just not as bbbad Ash! That's the motivation I needed.

[Lenie]

A few pics.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/06/54ax-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/mr54axj)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/06/f2x4-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/nrf2x4j)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/06/48z8-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/nc48z8j)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/06/1rbj-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/nl1rbjj)

[Lenie]

I did get a chance last Sunday to get out and drive it to Griot's in Tacoma, about 60 miles round trip. A few more pics.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/06/wnd0-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/nlwnd0j)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/06/wpnlo-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/nfwpnloj)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/06/emoh0-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/neemoh0j)

[Lenie]

Shot at Thunder Studio's in Longbeach Ca

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/06/2tatk-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/nf2tatkj)

[Bob in St. Louis]

Wow. I'd like to "borrow" some of those photos as my new desktop. That's just insane. Love it man, truly.

By the way, what size are those rear tires?

[Lenie]

Wow. I'd like to "borrow" some of those photos as my new desktop. That's just insane. Love it man, truly.

By the way, what size are those rear tires?

Thanks, appreciate it....335/19's

[CamaroJesse]

The tail lights look nice. Did you modify them at all?

[Roadrage David]

So much better looking then the camaro,s. But thats a personal thing...

[Lenie]

The tail lights look nice. Did you modify them at all?
Thanks, just painted trim and slightly tinted.


So much better looking then the camaro,s. But thats a personal thing...
Thanks David.

[lucky13firebird]

Been looking at this thing for years and just now realized that you're using a camaro rear bumper. Nice job, that black is dripping off it.

[Lenie]

GoodGuys show in Puyallup last weekend went really well, much to my welcomed surprise, Foulplay was awarded one of the top 10 cars of the show and got to drive thru the awards ceremony to accept the builders choice trophy. Over 3000 cars, pretty cool. Also got to park next to CHC Chris Holstrom's awesome 1967 Nova build.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/07/NTkHld-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/ipNTkHldj)

Jason Rushforth, Chris Holstrom and I
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/07/qSIhLG-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/f0qSIhLGj)

[WallaceMFG]

A car as nice as yours deserves to go through the winners circle!

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

that car is so awesome!

[Jamess113]

Lenie your car came out awesome! I've enjoyed watching it all come together. That award is well deserved.

[Lenie]

A car as nice as yours deserves to go through the winners circle!
Thanks, didn't think I was in that class but really enjoyed it.


that car is so awesome!
Thanks, you know it's been awhile, what's w/the copy cat car on transformers...appears you're an inspiration to everyone!


Lenie your car came out awesome! I've enjoyed watching it all come together. That award is well deserved.
Thanks James, always followed your builds as they are some of the best. Look forward to seeing your personnal car finished as it's as good as it gets.

[BlackMachOne]

Awesome car! What wheels are those?

[Lenie]

Interviewed on Car Crazy at SEMA showing now/this week on velocity channel, showed the car several times, pretty cool.

[67 455 Bird ragtop]

I'll keep an eye out of this episode. When you get a chance I'd like to see how you set up the hood release since the front valance is totally blocked off. I still plan to do something similar on my 67 but am curious about the hood release.

[ragz]

I love this car,your work and vision have created a 1 of a kind beauty , outstanding job.

[Lenie]

I'll keep an eye out of this episode. When you get a chance I'd like to see how you set up the hood release since the front valance is totally blocked off. I still plan to do something similar on my 67 but am curious about the hood release.
So I have to be honest, I've fabricated a finger pull through the grill w/a cable but have been extremely lazy and haven't installed it yet as I've been driving it...got to get off my bbuutttt.


I love this car,your work and vision have created a 1 of a kind beauty , outstanding job.
Thank you, lately I haven't wanted to lift a finger on it except to drive it...still have a small hit list I need to take care of but it doesn't effect being able to get it out and drive.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/05/zASmpa-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/idzASmpaj)

[67 455 Bird ragtop]

Thanks for the reply Lenie. That's what I was thinking I would need to do also. Use a 69 style latch and route a pull through the grill. But, if you come up with a better system please post it here. I'm just now start8ing back to work on my project after taking three years off to finish my masters. I have the DVR set up to record Car Crazy tonight. Looking forward to seeing your car.

[Motown 454]

Drive it ! You earned it!!! It looks awesome Lenie.

[Martin71RS]

I have seen the car irl...and I think it is a beautiful car!

[ryanleiker]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/02/headlinerfinalinstall20-5.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/13/headlinerfinalinstall20.jpg/)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/02/headlinerfinalinstall20-6.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/42/headlinerfinalinstall20.jpg/)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/02/headlinerandswaybar2013-1.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/715/headlinerandswaybar2013.jpg/)

Do you have any links or part numbers for the parts you used to build that sway bar assembly?
I read you got the bar from speedway, but is that where you got those ends? They look custom built.

[Lenie]

Do you have any links or part numbers for the parts you used to build that sway bar assembly?
I read you got the bar from speedway, but is that where you got those ends? They look custom built.

It's all custom, sent speedway print of bar with specs required and they made it, arms were ordered straight at spec length and we cut, bent, drilled and formed them. Washer/spacers custom made. Everything custom made to run inside the frame rails for clearance reasons and turned out good and performs excellent. If you'd still like the part numbers, I'll try to go through my records and find them for you. Let me know, thanks.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/01/K9RopX-1.jpg (http://imageshack.com/f/exK9RopXj)

[ryanleiker]

It's all custom, sent speedway print of bar with specs required and they made it, arms were ordered straight at spec length and we cut, bent, drilled and formed them. Washer/spacers custom made. Everything custom made to run inside the frame rails for clearance reasons and turned out good and performs excellent. If you'd still like the part numbers, I'll try to go through my records and find them for you. Let me know, thanks.


https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/01/K9RopX-1.jpg (http://imageshack.com/f/exK9RopXj)

Na, don't go out of your way. I can measure my own stuff if I end up going that route. Thanks though.