vsefiream
03-18-2010, 10:52 AM
Hi guys I thought I'd share my project with you. I made mention of it in my intro but here is my first entry in Projects section.
I am currently working on a 1978 Firebird Formula 400 4spd. Originaly it's a pretty rare car with the 4 speed and the W72 motor. about 800 were produce with this drivetrain. It's currently undergoing a major overhaul and will hopefull become a '78 Fire Am. I am trying to stay fairly true to Herb Adams parts and ideas while building this car. I have gone with an Eagle 461 stroker kit for motivation and a few other modern additions but mostly it'll be period correct. Check out my Photobucket site for picture updates and progress. http://s491.photobucket.com/albums/r...y%20Fire%20Am/ (http://s491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/vsefiream/My%20Fire%20Am/)
Currently I am working on gutting the body, cleaning and painting the underside and installing DSE (http://www.detroitspeed.com/) sub frame connectors. Then on to mounting the Jongbloed wheels and getting the driveline assembled with a dry sump system. The body will be next with fiberglass quarters and fenders. Lastly the interior will be assembled with classic Corbeau seats, Corbeau retractable harnesses and a hooker chrome roll bar. Check out my pics for more details. I will be posting pics all the time of parts I currently have and as I aquire new ones.
I don't know when she'll be finished or what color I will end up painting it but I look forward to the finished project!! This will be the most radical Firebird I have ever built!! I'm shooting to have it done sometime around early 2012.
Most currently, the front wheel centers are at the machine shop to open up the hub bore. They were a little undersized despite having the correct bolt pattern. The rears are fine. I just rebuilt my Long 5 speed shifter. I have the shop opening up the stud holes in the rotors so I can press in the 1/2" studs. I'm looking forward to getting the front end back together!
John Randolph
Rochester, NY
I am currently working on a 1978 Firebird Formula 400 4spd. Originaly it's a pretty rare car with the 4 speed and the W72 motor. about 800 were produce with this drivetrain. It's currently undergoing a major overhaul and will hopefull become a '78 Fire Am. I am trying to stay fairly true to Herb Adams parts and ideas while building this car. I have gone with an Eagle 461 stroker kit for motivation and a few other modern additions but mostly it'll be period correct. Check out my Photobucket site for picture updates and progress. http://s491.photobucket.com/albums/r...y%20Fire%20Am/ (http://s491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/vsefiream/My%20Fire%20Am/)
Currently I am working on gutting the body, cleaning and painting the underside and installing DSE (http://www.detroitspeed.com/) sub frame connectors. Then on to mounting the Jongbloed wheels and getting the driveline assembled with a dry sump system. The body will be next with fiberglass quarters and fenders. Lastly the interior will be assembled with classic Corbeau seats, Corbeau retractable harnesses and a hooker chrome roll bar. Check out my pics for more details. I will be posting pics all the time of parts I currently have and as I aquire new ones.
I don't know when she'll be finished or what color I will end up painting it but I look forward to the finished project!! This will be the most radical Firebird I have ever built!! I'm shooting to have it done sometime around early 2012.
Most currently, the front wheel centers are at the machine shop to open up the hub bore. They were a little undersized despite having the correct bolt pattern. The rears are fine. I just rebuilt my Long 5 speed shifter. I have the shop opening up the stud holes in the rotors so I can press in the 1/2" studs. I'm looking forward to getting the front end back together!
John Randolph
Rochester, NY