68 Firebird "Foulplay"

[Lenie]

Bored so I thought I'd share a few pictures of my 68 fire bird I've been working on for awhile now. Hope you like.
New quarters, floor and tail panel.

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[Lenie]

Smooth firewall and trunk w/raptor coating.

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[Smock67]

Thats awesome. what are your plans for her? I have a 67 bird myself

[Lenie]

My son Cullen helping me install the DSE 9" Currie 4 link rear end and the Wayne Due C-4 front clip.

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[Lenie]

Budnik 17x13's and 17x9.5's w/Pilots 335/35/17 rear and 255/45/17's front.
Hung a few fenders and doors one afternoon just to see what she'd look like.I just recently purchased more pilot tires size 345/30/19's and 275/35/18's. Currently trying to pick out a new set of rims and debating on selling the Budnik package.

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[Lenie]

Modified the front valance by combining a 68 firebird, 68 camaro and a 69 camaro valance. Also cutout the rear gas door and replaced it with a shelby gas cap along with a 68 camaro rear bumper.

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[Chad-1stGen]

looks great

[Lenie]

This is as far as I am, ready for final blocking, wet sand and paint. Got a friend by the name of Mark Naglich working on it and does outstanding work here in Washington state. Would have never made it this far w/o the help of the members via PM's answering all my lame questions. Thanks.
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[Lenie]

Thats awesome. what are your plans for her? I have a 67 bird myself
Thanks, nice to see other bird owners on here. The plan is, I'm hoping to just finish her someday.:banghead:

[Lenie]

looks great
Thanks Chad, I appreciate the remarks.

[chevjyd]

That front valance is sweet! I was looking to do something like that on my 67 bird. Very nice!

[Code Red]

nice man

[WS6]

I like the front too. Good choice to integrate the lower lights. Will you make them driving lights though? Please say yes.

[Erik Beckett]

Nice ride Lenie, if you decide to sell the rim and tire package let me know.


Thanks, Erik
[email protected]

[01somta]

Smooth firewall and trunk w/raptor coating.

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I think everything looks great, can you tell me a little bit more about the Raptor stuff?

[cheapta]

When did you buy the Wayne Due S/F? Just curious-I know he's closed up shop,of course before I could buy a C/4 clip for my Nova.Crap!

[Don_Berry]

When did you buy the Wayne Due S/F? Just curious-I know he's closed up shop,of course before I could buy a C/4 clip for my Nova.Crap!

I have an unpainted WD LS1 clip for a 68+ Nova that i'd be willing to part with.

PM me.

[Lenie]

Thanks for the replies. When the time comes I will be selling the rims and tires, using them for rollers now, just going bigger. They will be driving lights. The raptor coating comes in quarts with its own spray gun, real user friendly with no harmful vapors once cured, so I also sprayed the inside floor boards. You can also dilute it to your desired thickness. Cars been in a buddys garage who has his own private paint and body shop, does nice work. It's been there for about 9 months. It's being wet sanded with 600 now, so it should be getting painted this week. Here's the thread kind of following the link. Hope it's ok to put it here? http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=7970.
Here's afew recent pics, the front bumper is only held on loosely w/2 bolts for pics but gaps are perfect when all the fasteners are on. The front clip (wayne due) came with the car. Purchase is a long but interesting story to be told later. The car is from mich. and can be seen on DSE's website under 68 firebird, previous owner, Charles Bolin. I've owned and been working on the car for 2 years now.

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[Tom Welch]

Thats gonna be an awesome Firebird. Mine is coming along sloowly, but I'm making progress.

[cheapta]

I have an unpainted WD LS1 clip for a 68+ Nova that i'd be willing to part with.

Thanks,Don,but the Nova's a 65.

Pete

[WS6]

with the panels on the car looks even better. The driving light pods even look better. Keep us updated please.

[67SSDan]

That front end looks awesome man. That was a good idea.

Can't wait to see it finished!

Dan

[vp23271]

Looking Good! Keep posting pic's, I would like to follow your progress. I have a 68 Camaro and was thinking about integrating the driving light into the lower valance. Now that I have seen yours, I am sure that is something that I want to add to my list.

[Steve68]

Great looking car!!! what color???

[ho428]

Nice to see some other Birds around.
The front looks so wierd it's cool, only hope the engine stays cool as well. You cut off a lot of air flow into the radiator.
I like the look, just question the function.

[Lenie]

OK, here's the sketch I've been building to, but the car will be all black.
For now, I'm calling her FOWL but the names I'm choosing from are FOWL, FOWLPLAY, Soulbrd, TABOO, or PEARL. I'll probalbly start another thread and ask for your help in deciding as I get closer.
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[KevMc]

I love it. Can't wait for the next round of pics.

[KevMc]

Do you have paint yet?:poke:

[tones2SS]

That front end looks awesome man. That was a good idea.

Can't wait to see it finished!

Dan

I AGREE!!! Good job.:kiss:

[Hammered]

Great to see another 'bird being done!

[Lenie]

Black:secret:

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[vp23271]

FowlPlay sounds cool

[Lenie]

FowlPlay sounds cool
Thanks Rick, haven't decided yet but the cars had so many issues, I'm about to name it VooDoo.:banghead: Should be painting the body today.

[Steve68]

Cool!

[Lenie]

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Tough to get good pictures of a black car in a paint booth, but we cleared the Birds body today. I'll put the Wayne Due front end back on it Wednesday and then hopefully keep painting the remaining pieces right away. Once that's done, we'll assemble, wet sand then buff. She is straight. Mark did a good job with the body work.

[chevelle19700]

with the black and the black it gives the car soul so soulbird sounds cool to me

[Lenie]

Update, front clip and wheels are on.


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[vp23271]

I like that pic! I like how the top of the rear tire is slighlty tucked up into the fender.

[CliffS]

Awesome Bird. What engine are you planning?
Nice to see this ex-DSE car getting finished.

[Lenie]

Thanks for the comments, I'm going w/the 400, new kre heads and cam from SD performance, Bbbbbuuuuut I do keep eye balling that new LS2 in the for sale section.

[curly]

Awesome looking 'bird (even though I think the two-tone concept drawing was a cool idea also). Keep us posted with plenty of pics :kewlpics: .

[CliffS]

Thanks for the comments, I'm going w/the 400, new kre heads and cam from SD performance, Bbbbbuuuuut I do keep eye balling that new LS2 in the for sale section.

400 makes lot of torque:naughty: . Got a 400 too, stroked to 461 with the KRE heads. LS2 would be a good alternative.
I will follow your build closely keep the pics coming!!!

[Lenie]

400 makes lot of torque:naughty: . Got a 400 too, stroked to 461 with the KRE heads. LS2 would be a good alternative.
I will follow your build closely keep the pics coming!!!
What's your HP and torque? Would you rather have the LS2 if you were to do it again?
Thanks

[CliffS]

What's your HP and torque? Would you rather have the LS2 if you were to do it again?
Thanks

First of all the engine has not been on a dyno yet. According to Butler it should make around 580/580 on the crank.
would love to put a LS in the engine bay but since we are over the pond (and $$-wise) I stick with the Poncho. At the same time I love the old school look of a carburated 400.

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[Lenie]

Cliff, that really looks good. I have more questions, I'll PM you.

[CliffS]

Any update/progress, Lenie?

[Lenie]

Hi Cliff, thanks for the interest. Nothing to speak of, I'm in paint purgatory. Just a lot of broken promises. Car has been in his shop for 15 months, very frustrating. He's a good guy and does good work but poor budgeting and use of time. Wish I would have know about TJ and his dad over at Bruning Auto Design prior to making my decision. It would have been a no brainer. Hopefully I'll have more to update soon. I'm am currently stroking my 400 block to a 461. Motor was sitting in my garage rebuilt by Martin Motorsports 8 years ago and only dyno'd w/0 miles on it, so I was alittle worried about it but when I opened it up, it was in beautiful shape w/the best of internals in it, almost a shame to stroke it buuutttttt, HP you know.
Lenie

[CliffS]

I feel your pain, one of my cars was in paint jail for 18 months. Other horror stories on this board too.
So, you did decide to StrokE it :naughty: , nice

[Ricter]

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Where'd that air cleaner come from?

[CliffS]

Where'd that air cleaner come from?

check out: http://ramairbox.com/

[T_Raven]

man i've been watching this forever and just realized i hadn't replied. i'm a die hard firebird guy. i've got a 67 and some others listed in my sig. i love your car, not too many firebirds get built to this level and it's nice to see. i've considered painting mine all black including trim and bumpers so i can't wait to see yours finished. i love cliff's car as well. very good looking for a white bird. i may keep mine white for sentimental reasons. i've had it for 10 years and it's currently white, too hard to decide on a color lol.

i love the gas cap but how is your bumper going to fit? or are you going to modify it?

[CliffS]

man i've been watching this forever and just realized i hadn't replied. i'm a die hard firebird guy. i've got a 67 and some others listed in my sig. i love your car, not too many firebirds get built to this level and it's nice to see. i've considered painting mine all black including trim and bumpers so i can't wait to see yours finished. i love cliff's car as well. very good looking for a white bird. i may keep mine white for sentimental reasons. i've had it for 10 years and it's currently white, too hard to decide on a color lol.

i love the gas cap but how is your bumper going to fit? or are you going to modify it?

More birds!! Nice Raven....any pics or link?

[Lenie]

man i've been watching this forever and just realized i hadn't replied. i'm a die hard firebird guy. i've got a 67 and some others listed in my sig. i love your car, not too many firebirds get built to this level and it's nice to see. i've considered painting mine all black including trim and bumpers so i can't wait to see yours finished. i love cliff's car as well. very good looking for a white bird. i may keep mine white for sentimental reasons. i've had it for 10 years and it's currently white, too hard to decide on a color lol.

i love the gas cap but how is your bumper going to fit? or are you going to modify it?
Thanks, 68 camaro bumper, shaved and shortened for a better fit.

[Bruning Auto Design]

Hi Cliff, thanks for the interest. Nothing to speak of, I'm in paint purgatory. Just a lot of broken promises. Car has been in his shop for 15 months, very frustrating. He's a good guy and does good work but poor budgeting and use of time. Wish I would have know about TJ and his dad over at Bruning Auto Design prior to making my decision. It would have been a no brainer. Hopefully I'll have more to update soon. I'm am currently stroking my 400 block to a 461. Motor was sitting in my garage rebuilt by Martin Motorsports 8 years ago and only dyno'd w/0 miles on it, so I was alittle worried about it but when I opened it up, it was in beautiful shape w/the best of internals in it, almost a shame to stroke it buuutttttt, HP you know.
Lenie

Thanks for the props Lenie! Come see us on the next one... :)

[T_Raven]

More birds!! Nice Raven....any pics or link?


not too many pics yet. when i leave iraq i'll tear the 67 apart and get to work on it, here's my project introduction:

https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?p=429585#post429585

[Steve68]

Any progress yet lenie???

[Lenie]

Nope.:banghead:

[Steve68]

Bummer, Paint jail still??

[T_Raven]

sooo uhh.......anything new?

[CliffS]

Some here https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?t=46901
keep it coming Lenie!!

[Josh69]

Keep your chin up! My '69 Bird was in paint purgatory for 10 months...he's still got the hood, so that makes it 17 months. No biggie, gotta pull the motor to fix a leaking seal and I'm in MN, winter is on it's way. Sure would be nice to have a complete car by spring!

Mine is black with the parchment interior, matching Arizen seats. I like FOWLPLAY, I might steal it if you don't use it! I was going to use BLKBIRD, but the white interior kinda blows that one.

Good luck! Black birds rule!! Oh yeah, good job on keeping the Poncho under the hood, you won't be disappointed, my little 383 goes like a scalded dog with around 475hp/440tq, you should have a good deal more than that!

[T_Raven]

:poke:

[Lenie]

Sharp stick in the eye eh:doh: Nothing for the board, Gave the shop till 11/3. Let them know I would be picking it up on that date finished or not and would deal with them with anything not finished after I get it home. If it's not done, I'll finish it myself.
Lenie

[T_Raven]

can't wait to see more, yours is one of my favorite builds. there are so few "pro touring" firebirds especially 67s/68s.

[Lenie]

Back to work.

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[T_Raven]

It's about time!!!!:woot:

[CliffS]

It's about time!!!!:woot:

Second that!!:lol: Looking sharp Lenie!!

[Steve68]

Slick, nice!

[T_Raven]

I've been pretty eager to see this assembled because I've been considering blacking out my 67 but it just seems that so many things that look good on camaros don't look as good on firebirds, such as body color front bumpers. I've seen a few black 67/68s with black front bumpers. They looked kinda weird but they had a little too much chrome and stuff still. Are you still going with the two tone paint? hopefully we can see it all black first if you are.

I'm also interested in seeing the rear bumper. I'm not sure what to do for mine. The stock one is a little bit bulky but the camaro one is a little to skinny. I might have to reshape a firebird bumper to be somewhere in between the two.

[KevMc]

Back to work.



Woohoo! Need more pics!

[lh_kustoms]

lenie looking good glad to see your making progress

[PonchoJohn]

That's some nice bodywork and paint!

[TA219]

I'm not gonna lie, this car makes me think I should have gone the pontiac route!! nice!

[Lenie]

I appreciate everyone's positive reinforcement. I now go over and work on it everynight after work and weekends until it's finished. Fingers are getting alittle raw but getting alot accomplished these past two weeks. Not a very good photographer but you get the idea. The upper two pictures are taken through the booths dirty glass windows. Everything gets two base coats then wet sanded, then another two base coats and then five coats of clear. Next, a lot of wet sanding and buffing.
Todd I really appreciated you taking the time today to answer my questions. It was a huge help.
Lenie

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[PonchoJohn]

That's some nice bodywork and paint!
I'll say it again!!

[Lenie]

I'll say it again!!
Thanks. Checked your profile, Poncho's and Harley's. Now that's Livin'

[Lenie]

Still moving forward.

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[gearbanger]

Wow, who makes that serp setup. Very cool.

[awr68]

Nice! Will I be able to see it at the GG's show in July?

[MuscleRodz]

Wow, who makes that serp setup. Very cool.
March

[BIGX69]

The bird is lookin awesome!!!!!!!!!!

[69TAPoser]

Mmmmm tasty chicken :yum:

Lookin VERY nice!

Phil

[T_Raven]

Where did you get that March setup? I've seen it in mags but can't find a price anywhere.

[Lenie]

Where did you get that March setup? I've seen it in mags but can't find a price anywhere.
Frank@Prodigy customs

[CliffS]

Lenie,

Nice progress, glad to see you went with the Poncho mill at the end!

[Lenie]

Lenie,

Nice progress, glad to see you went with the Poncho mill at the end!
Thanks cliff

[PonchoJohn]

Lenie,

Nice progress, glad to see you went with the Poncho mill at the end!

Amen!!
Lenie,
Be careful lifting the engine with that plate. I've always been a little uneasy about supporting an engine w/ an aluminum manifold. After finding cracks on the bottom of several Performers over the years, I feel even more so.
Oh yeah, nice looking motor!

[Lenie]

Amen!!
Lenie,
Be careful lifting the engine with that plate. I've always been a little uneasy about supporting an engine w/ an aluminum manifold. After finding cracks on the bottom of several Performers over the years, I feel even more so.
Oh yeah, nice looking motor!

Thanks for the heads ups John.
Lenie

[T_Raven]

Frank@Prodigy customs
Man, Frank has everything lol

[KevMc]

Bringing this back to the front page, I had to sell my project 'Bird but I still can't wait to see this one finished!

[cdoggy81]

How did I miss this??? Another bird about to get out of the cage!!! LOVE IT :)
The car is sick & will turn out so sweeeeet. You are well are your way but if I can help any any way, LMK as we just finished my friends 68 FB.

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[Lenie]

A little more. I like the way the front valance turned out. Original fabrication back in late 2007 on page 1. Man, where has the time gone. Time to start assembling.

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[T_Raven]

Looking good. It's about time you get back at it lol

[Blitz]

First time seeing this but can't wait to see it done. I know NONE of us have that feeling more than you. Haha.

[70chevelle406]

Did you paint over the chrome bumper? Any pics of that?

[Lenie]

Did you paint over the chrome bumper? Any pics of that?

Yes, not a very good pic but here it is.

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[SamHatco]

Absolutely a stellar build. :1st:

Keep us posted,

Sam

[tones2SS]

Looking good Lenie. Keep up the good work and keep us posted.

[Lenie]

Not great pictures but alittle progress I thought I'd show you.

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[Blitz]

:jawdrop: Wooowwww. Very nice. Gonna be a killer car.

[69TAPoser]

:jawdrop:

You nailed it. Is that paint still wet? :yum:

Phil

[68topls]

I like the way the filler gap is closed on your front valance. How much time did it take to do something like that? How about I send you another valence to mod? https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/images/smilies/thinkerg.gif


Modified the front valance by combining a 68 firebird, 68 camaro and a 69 camaro valance. Also cutout the rear gas door and replaced it with a shelby gas cap along with a 68 camaro rear bumper.

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[BA.]

Lenie! The car is looking really great. Glad to see it coming together and getting the kudo's it deserves.

You must be a balla' to roll that black paint! Sweet build man.

[Lenie]

I like the way the filler gap is closed on your front valance. How much time did it take to do something like that? How about I send you another valence to mod? https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/images/smilies/thinkerg.gif

Sorry, not enough time to even donate to my own cause, look back to the build start date:doh:

Thanks all, another picture. One piece at a time.

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[camaroguy]

This car is beautiful, I am digging it!

[MIGOAT]

Yeah I must say that is Badass!!!!! thanks for posting

[a73formula]

this car is awesome. Where in washington are you located? I'm in the western washington firebird club and am just to the point of getting my 73 formula blasted and would love to talk to your painter.

[cdoggy81]

I really like the blacked out bumper :) She looks great!!!

[Motown 454]

Its looking sweet Lenie

[wellis77]

WOW that looks great!

[Lenie]

this car is awesome. Where in washington are you located? I'm in the western washington firebird club and am just to the point of getting my 73 formula blasted and would love to talk to your painter.

PM sent

[tones2SS]

Looks awesome Lenie!

[Lenie]

It's now back home and I'm going to work on a few things around the house before summer ends here in the great NW but here's a few shots.
I will be selling the Budnik Tillers and Michelin Pilots here in the near future as I'm going to go in a different direction. Rears 17x13 w/ 335/35ZR-17 6.0 BS Fronts 17x9.5 255/45ZR-17 6.25 BS used as rollers only.

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[Motown 454]

Wow Paint looks awesome Lenie

[454bug]

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MAN... I can't remember a more beautiful paint job!!! Beyond words... :1st:

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

The car is looking great.

[CliffS]

Just awesome, coming along nicely Lenie!!!

[WS6]

damn that's hot!

[68400BIRD]

WOW!! That paint looks perfect. Nice build.

[Lenie]

Thanks everyone
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[Motown 454]

Lenie You got it nailed perfect stance and one of the best paint jobs I've seen on here. Nice job. You must be dieing to get it done now.

[cees67]

Thanks everyone
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geeez man that thing sits friggin perfect!!!!

[steve g]

Very nice!

[dhutton]

Beautiful car, that paint is amazing.

[WS6]

Is that ride height? What am I seeing under the car right there by the front wheel?

Love this car!

[BIGX69]

AWESOME BLACK BIRD!!!!!:machine:

[wellis77]

Your car looks amazing. Beautiful paint work and loving the stance!

[rixtrix1]

Done just right! Great job.

[Blaze77ta]

Looks like a lower part of the frame and a lower arm

[Blaze77ta]

Is that ride height? What am I seeing under the car right there by the front wheel?

Love this car!

Looks like part of the frame and the lower arm

[Lenie]

Is that ride height? What am I seeing under the car right there by the front wheel?

Love this car!

Hey Trey sorry for the delayed response. It is the control arm and front clip. I'm alittle bummed with the Wayne Due subframe and c4 suspension clearance. As she sits, there's only 2" of clearance. The wheels are cambered in quite a bit and I'm going with 18's on the front and 19's on the rear instead of the 17's she's wearing now, so once I take care of these items I should gain alittle height but not enough and stance is huge in my opinion. I want to change the QA-1's and go with airride but I don't know how I'm going to do that with the clearances I have to work with. In the end, if I can't figure it out, the car will pay a visit to bruning design and see what ideas they may have as I am enamored with Tims Fabrication and overall car building skills.:worship:

[L & H Kustoms]

Lenie the paint is phenomonal bird but im wondering when your gonna fix up the muscle van lol

[classiccardude69]

Man.... that bird is slick!!! I'm dying to see what dyno numbers you make to the rear wheels. That thing isn't just gonna turn heads, its gonna break necks!:hail:

[Lenie]

Got bored and started screw'n around. Really should be out in the garage working on the car. Hate waiting on parts.

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[Rag-Rat]

WOW, that picture of it next to the white chevy van.....it just sits perfect and the look is wicked. One of the best looking first gen Firebirds I have ever seen. Hope to see pictures of it here when you finish it.

[LeighP]

Beautiful......

[CliffS]

It's been a while since your last update, what parts are you waiting for Lenie?

[joco]

The car is looking good, great job.:cool:
Greets, Jo

[MARK4956]

Sweet car! Did you have trouble fitting the front headlight assy?

[Lenie]

Thanks.
Cliff, things are going alittlle slow, waiting for some flex brake lines to finish. I've been running my own stainless lines, first timer. There turning out pretty good. Mark at Bent customs has been a huge help over the phone with all my questions. Got my Ricks tank in the mail the other day but have yet to open the box, still trying to make up my mind on carb. or efi. Doing alot of research, haven't done this before either.

Mark, the nose has been a pain to fit up.:hammer:

[CliffS]

Still moving forward, very good. If you go the EFI way I'm really curious what EFI system you will pick for the Poncho mill.

[CruizinKev]

:drool:

[Chicken Louie]

Love your build! That is one sweet bird.

How did you set up your latch on the front valance?
Electric remote, cable or did you move the bracket 90 degrees?

I was thinking of doing something similiar but was unsure what to do with the latch?

[Jeffrotech]

Fantastic build... looking forward to seeing this done.

...from another 1968 Firebird owner!

[Lenie]

Love your build! That is one sweet bird.

How did you set up your latch on the front valance?
Electric remote, cable or did you move the bracket 90 degrees?

I was thinking of doing something similiar but was unsure what to do with the latch?

Cable release from a newer camaro.

[Lenie]

Metal stage
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Couldn't take it anymore, had to go out and work on the car a little. all lights installed including the Marquez driving lights. By the way, nothing goes as planned with ease, but it felt good to take a little break from the house and work on the car.
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Must keep goiiing....

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[Lenie]

Bending ss fuel lines, mounting a bracket with hardlines straight to tank with a return.
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Really like the imperial tube bender I purchased.
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Mounting bracket to tank.
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[Motown 454]

Nice work Lenie.

[tazzz25906112]

Got bored and started screw'n around. Really should be out in the garage working on the car. Hate waiting on parts.

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I just stumbled on this thread for the first time now and have to say,,,,, WOW,,, what a stunning bird!!!!

[WS6]

Keep going Lennie! I still have the rear 3/4 wide angle picture as my background on my laptop. Love this build.

[CliffS]

Nice bends Lenie. Where did you purchased the bender? Helped my friend Erik with his 68 last weekend and got in some nightmare brake line nightmare.

[Lenie]

Thanks cliff, ebay. Really nice tool.

Trey, thanks alot, I'm starting to make progress again.... just need to stay motivated.

[LSX1STGEN]

Lenie,

I noticed that you have a stock hood latch. How do you plan on releasing the hood w/o the opening below the grille? We did a similar mod on our 68 w/ 69 maro turn signals and encountered this issue...

Thanks,

Clay

[Lenie]

Mounting an 80's hood release inside the car and have fabricated the connection release under the hood.

[ProTourGSX]

My 2nd favorite car of all time: '68/'69 Firebird!
I love the Red outline wheels on classic musclecars, and will probably follow this trend with my own ('70 Buick GS 455/Stage1), as well!

Interesting, I've never seen Jenga used for jackstands before...:headbang:

To say that car is gorgeous is an understatement, Lenie.
Well Done, and please continue to share & inspire others!

[Lenie]

Powder coated today

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Assembled and ready to re-install

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[rickpaw]

Just came across the thread. Very nice build. Just curious, where are you in WA? I'm in Vancouver.
Tu

[cupcar]

WoW ! Great build , i home my pontiac turns out half that good .

mike.

[Lenie]

New Ron Davis radiator I won off of ebay showed up today in great shape, pretty stoked on the deal I got. Wife must love me as she's allowing me to store parts in the house.:)

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[LeighP]

Wow, nice work.....!

[Lenie]

Installed Rick's tank today w/fuel bracket and return. Had to re-bend a couple of lines.
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[Poopy]

Wow thats a nice setup, and the car is incredible!

[BirdsThaWord]

Man oh man! Your 'Bird is coming out phenominal! I'd love to fast forward as I am itching to see it's completion. Great work on the mods you've picked. Its all coming together really nicely!!!

[67FGFVERT]

Hi Lenie,
New on here, and honestly only got on to see your front spoiler pics (to start with), I love that March system! You have one beautiful ride! I can only hope mine looks half as good as yours when its done...

[geberhard]

Lenie, come awn, the suspense is killing us! Updates?

[67blacklist]

absolutely amazing bird... okay, Im gonna need a moment alone....

[acegto]

Updates???

[Lenie]

Thanks for the responses, haven't really got any major updates. Been pretty busy with other priorities. Here's a rendering I had Shawn do, I believe turned out really good. I'll get back to you in the next couple of days Shawn, thanks. Here's FOULPLAY!

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[BirdsThaWord]

That rendering looks sick! Bird with a freakin attitude right there! Menacing! "Get the F out of the way"! ...Harbinger of death!!!

[Lenie]

You might wanna close your eyes and ignore this update if billet is your master.
Marquez billet blinker housings now my driving lights. Just finished powder coating and installing them. The remaining pieces are my Clutch rods, I'm using heim joints. They're also now powder coated. Took awhile to talk myself into this!


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[rohrt]

I can't believe I missed this thread. That was one of the best paint jobs I have ever seen. Car looks to good to drive.

[BirdsThaWord]

Any updates?

[Lenie]

Found an old thread by David Pozzi showing how to relocate my shifter to it's original position so I've decided to try and give it a go. Pictured is the first half of the move, I fabricated a new relocation plate using 3/8" aluminum plate instead of steel, moving the shifter 1 1/2" down and 1" forward. Next I will have to change the husrt shifter making a stick adapter extending it up 1" and 2" to the right. Hope it works out.
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My sound deadener showed up today along with my new Dynatech 3 1/2" aluminum driveshaft. I'll get these items installed as soon as I get the hurst shifter relocated.
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A little update
Lokar Pedal installed
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Welded on hurst shifter adapter
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Hole cut, shifter installed and Fatmat almost done
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Drive line installed
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Using aluminum, machined a couple of nipples, gathered a couple of 90* elbows and 1 1/2" pipe, had a buddy weld together
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Powder coated and purchased a canton water neck, now gotta install.
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[Motown 454]

The parts look great Lenie.

[rfalker1]

wow, this is sickening!!! Love your car, you are almost there!!!!

[BirdsThaWord]

Looking good man! Great eye for the little details!!!

[67speedfreak]

This car looks great ! Nice detail !

[Lenie]

67speedfreak, thanks
Will be ordering your speaker/can kick panels soon.

[67speedfreak]

:twothumbs

[Lenie]

Installed the radiator hose tonight. Used the thermoplastic clamps.

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[CliffS]

Lenie,

tried to send you a pm but your inbox is full.
Cliff

[seancarole]

Are you using factory style tail lights or who else? Incredible body work must have taken a couple extra minutes
ha ha ha

[rfalker1]

that might be the coolest radiator hose I have ever seen

[boostin05blacksti]

Awesome build man. Your getting close, keep plugging away. Looks sick, when do you plan on selling the budniks..?

[Lenie]

Are you using factory style tail lights or who else? Incredible body work must have taken a couple extra minutes
ha ha ha

factory. Thanks

[Lenie]

that might be the coolest radiator hose I have ever seen
Why thank you sir.

[Lenie]

Awesome build man. Your getting close, keep plugging away. Looks sick, when do you plan on selling the budniks..?
They are always for sale and can go now but I will most likely list them this winter. Thanks

[irregal83]

Gorgeous car! i like the car with the wheels with red lip.. looks sick! Great attention to detail!

[Lenie]

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Redoing fiero seats, cut off head rest, designed pattern and father in law stitched up the inserts. Calf hides in blood red.

[CliffS]

Nice Lenie, curious about the final result.

[Lenie]

Nice Lenie, curious about the final result.

Me to

[Motown 454]

That red will definitly pop in there. Should look sweet!

[Lenie]

Father in law, retired upholsterer working on my front seats. Bottoms finished, almost done w/the backs.
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[Lenie]

few pics
brake lines are in so bending fuel lines, full length stainless.
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[Lenie]

Vintage Air 2 Install

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Bracket and firewall adapter

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unit installed

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[Lenie]

Couple pics of back finished up.

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[Ron.in.SoCal]

Tail shot looks sinister perfect Lenie!

[CruizinKev]

^^ what he said! looks sick!

[Lenie]

Tail shot looks sinister perfect Lenie!
Thanks Ron, it's the look I'm aiming for


^^ what he said! looks sick!
Thanks Kevin

[seancarole]

I knew it would be worth the wait. looking incredible as always.

[SRD art]

Yep, looking real good!

[CliffS]

beautiful as always! Did you used the ebrake bracket to route the brake line?

[Lenie]

Thanks Cliff, picture is misleading, I'm above the bracket.

[ChevelleNV]

Nice Looking bird.. :twothumbs

[CliffS]

LOL, must be my eyes.

[Lenie]

Bought an xfactor crossmember and really like it. Gave me about 3/4" more clearance for exhaust and my driveline is now at the correct angle.



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[Motown 454]

Thats a sweet looking piece right there! Very nice and more room is always good..

[WS6]

Glad to see you making progress as always Lenie. Keep up the fantastic work.

[Steve68]

Lenie give us somemore on the Xmemeber please!!!

[Big Eddie]

Subscribed!!!!

[Lenie]

Lenie give us somemore on the Xmemeber please!!!
Thanks, good fit. Here's a link to their website. Design has change from the pic on their website to what I have.
http://www.xfactorcrossmembers.com/

[Lenie]

Thanks everyone, we're moving right along w/the car now. Multi tasking. Seems like the little brown truck has been showing up daily at my door step lately(Vintage air accessories, March excessories, power steering line kits, DSE wiper motor, NuRelic electric windows, Dakota digital VHX guages, shockwaves and airpod, AAW kit, Optima battery/holder and more) life is goodWill most likely be purchasing a set of wheels on Black Friday, tough decision when it comes to wheels as there are other choices I'm interested in also especially local supporting vendors but hard to pass up 20%-30% off deal!
Thanks again

[PTS]

Hi Lenie,

I just went thru the entire thread and your car is definitely a piece of rolling art! I can tell that your a perfectionists at every level. Talk to you soon...

Regards,

Perry
PTS

[SRD art]

Man that xmember is beautiful! First I've seen like it looks great!

[PTS]

Hi Lenie,

I tried to send you a pm but your inbox is full.

Regards,

Perry
PTS

[GrnDragon]

Great to meet you Lenie, I just looked through the entire build thread and Damn that is a nice looking Bird. I have a soft spot for Firebirds, they are kind of the red-headed step brother to the Camaro, and I have owned a 93 and 95 TA. I'd love to come see it sometime. Did you make a decision on the wheels? I'm amazed what a small world it is!

[Lenie]

Great to meet you Lenie, I just looked through the entire build thread and Damn that is a nice looking Bird. I have a soft spot for Firebirds, they are kind of the red-headed step brother to the Camaro, and I have owned a 93 and 95 TA. I'd love to come see it sometime. Did you make a decision on the wheels? I'm amazed what a small world it is!

Luca, just saw this. Thanks again for letting me stop by w/short notice and yes I went with them. You're welcome to stop by whenever you'd like.

[Lenie]

Little update, shockwaves are in(tight fit, had to manufacture a few special brackets to make it work), side glass/nurelics power window equipment and all associated pieces are in (what a nightmare as my xbody guy left us w/a few surprises). Driveline is in (and Todd if you're reading, I now have the correct driveline angle:yes: ) All brake/fuel lines are completed. Vintage air lines all installed, March power steering reservoir and associated lines installed, my Dakota digital vhx guages/American auto wire kit have arrived and ready to install and I ordered a set of Forgelines(at the end of the day, I just couldn't turn down the Black Friday discount). So I guess I'll have a set of Budnik Tillers/Michelin pilot sports package up for sale along with a set of coilovers here shortly. Been moving right along on the car here lately as I have a good person helping me. Two front seats have also been upholstered and ready to go.

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[454bug]

This is one of my favorite builds.

Great to see progress Lenie! :cheers:

[CliffS]

sweet! what forgeline did you order?

[racedaddy]

nice, lookin good

[Uneek68]

sick bird! loving the 69 camaro valance, what lights are you running for it?

[Lenie]

Marquez.

[Lenie]

Moving forward
The Rendering
Car is in getting wired and headers thru exhaust at the moment.
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Forgelines via PTS
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Powder coating
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Working on valve cover tops
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Airpod via PTS
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Front seats
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Misc trim painted, JL subs and amps, Hertz mille component speakers, Pioneer DEX-P99RS head unit.
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[CruizinKev]

wow love the wheels!! :twothumbs

[LSX1STGEN]

Hey Lenie. Are those re purposed 4th gen Firebird seat w/o the headrest? They look GREAT!!! just curious what tracks you're using.
Thanks, Clay

[RicerwannaB]

Looks great! Glad to see another Pontiac getting the PT treatment!

[GrnDragon]

Wheels look awesome Lenie!
They are Chrome centers and black hoops?
What sizes did you end up getting?

[Dons67]

Amazing, simply amazing! - 1st time I stumbled across this thread and all I can say is WOW - thanks for the inspiration

[Lenie]

wow love the wheels!! :twothumbs
Thanks, now that I see them in person, I like em' to.


Hey Lenie. Are those re purposed 4th gen Firebird seat w/o the headrest? They look GREAT!!! just curious what tracks you're using. Thanks, Clay

Fiero, wifes dad is a retired upholsterer. We cut off the headrest, designed them and off he went. They turned out nice. Thanks for the comment.



Looks great! Glad to see another Pontiac getting the PT treatment!
Thanks, been at it for awhile but I really am enjoying it.


Wheels look awesome Lenie!
They are Chrome centers and black hoops?
What sizes did you end up getting?
Thanks for letting me come over and take a look at yours before I ordered, helped big time. It's a bad picture but polished centers w/gloss black hoops inside/out. How's your project going, killer build. Once we're finished, we'll have to hit the roads together.


Amazing, simply amazing! - 1st time I stumbled across this thread and all I can say is WOW - thanks for the inspiration
Thanks Don, it's certainly takin' awhile but hopefully I'll be finished soon.

[rohrt]

I really like those seats too.

[ponjohn]

Amazing build.

Paint is a mile deep!!

[LeighP]

Beautiful. Love your choice on the wheels.....the polished centre is going to look like black chrome reflecting the gloss black rims.

[Lenie]

Amazing build.

Paint is a mile deep!!


Beautiful. Love your choice on the wheels.....the polished centre is going to look like black chrome reflecting the gloss black rims.

Thanks, I've had a few set backs but will get pictures up soon. Appreciate the positive comments.

[John510]

I miss my shockwaves Lenie:crying:

[mike.t]

Got bored and started screw'n around. Really should be out in the garage working on the car. Hate waiting on parts.

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what kind of wheels are these?
beautiful car by the way!

[Lenie]

what kind of wheels are these?
beautiful car by the way!

Thanks. Enkruez but I believe they are now out of business

[CliffS]

Hey Lenie, all ok? Any updates?

[Lenie]

Sorry cliff, no real updates. Kinda outta my hands. Hopefully soon?

[CliffS]

Just curious, love your build. Take care.

[Lenie]

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Wiring

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Airride and battery, no room for the cover. Will be selling cover if anyone wants one? 5 gallon cover

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Had custom headers and exhaust fabbed up now installing. Nothing is below the frame rails.

Looks like we may be firing it up next week.

[CliffS]

Oval tubing? Looking great. Curious how the exhaust sounds.

[Lenie]

Need to do a little clean up but shot a few updated pictures. First I just wanted to say thanks to these two (Brett Andersen and Adam Brown). It was refreshing having them work on my car. Very professional/ambitious young men I'm now happy to call friends.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/08/electrical057-1.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/685/electrical057.jpg/)

Headers and exhaust are coated and installed. Here's a couple of pics shot straight across the bottom of the front clip and back of the car, notice absolutely nothing hangs below the rails of the clip.

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From the rear looking forward.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/08/electrical037-1.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/690/electrical037.jpg/)

[Lenie]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/08/electrical053-1.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/253/electrical053.jpg/)

Thanks Brian at Screamin Performance, Look/fit great.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/08/electrical049-1.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/138/electrical049.jpg/)

VHX guages

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/08/electrical050-1.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/29/electrical050.jpg/)

Pioneer deck/Hertz mille 3 way speakers.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/08/electrical051-1.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/849/electrical051.jpg/)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/08/electrical060-1.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/14/electrical060.jpg/)

[Lenie]

Just got it home, will post better video later. Spintech's

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBclBDlC86w&feature=youtu.be

[Pontiac Chris]

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

[deuce1963]

Lenie,

The car is looking incredible! Sounds really good too.

Bob

[Lenie]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/08/blackwheels006-1.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/534/blackwheels006.jpg/)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/08/blackwheels009-1.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/819/blackwheels009.jpg/)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/08/blackwheels023-1.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/543/blackwheels023.jpg/)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/08/blackwheels022-1.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/826/blackwheels022.jpg/)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/08/blackwheels021-1.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/256/blackwheels021.jpg/)

[darkgable79]

Wow. Love the stance and wheels. That's one angry bird.

[GrnDragon]

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