68 firebird convertible project from Fla.

[dirtybird]

New to the site, and wanted to post up some pics of my firebird build in progress. Plans are to give it a pro-touring touch. Great info from this site, so thanks to everyone who contributes. Plans for the car are: pontiac 461 stroker, 2004r tranny, bmw 3 series seats and custom interior, hotchkis tvs w/ 3 inch lowering springs, 4 wheel discs

[dirtybird]

Pics are a little bit out of order, but you get the point :-)

[bulldog19]

Looking good!
What are the specs on your wheels and tires?
Rushforths right?

[LeighP]

Very nice.....engine's the wrong colour.....hehehehehe....

[dirtybird]

Thanks. Wheels are 18 inch rated x, 235x40 front, and 275x40 in the back. I don't know the backspacing off the top of my head. I ordered them from Justin at Driverzinc. and he helped me with the measurements.

[dirtybird]

I think the red looks pretty cool with the black.

[CruizinKev]

oh nice looks great!! welcome aboard!!

[killer67]

looks great! where in Florida are you?

[dirtybird]

Tampa

[dirtybird]

Thanks! I'm in Tampa. Where are you?

[killer67]

North Florida but I get out there sometimes. I'd love to see what you going one of these days

[Smock67]

Wow another bird in Tampa thats crazy. I go to USF and I'm back in Fort Myers for the summer finishing my bird up. When I get her done we should go for a cruise.

[terrydmorgan]

I like your seat set-up, and I'm considering the same for my 69 Camaro. Can you post some pics of the installation process, especially the rear seat? Thanks.

[dirtybird]

That'd be awesome. I don't live that far from the USF area. Its funny, because I NEVER see any birds on the road down here.

[dirtybird]

Terry: Will do. The seats should be installed within the next few weeks.

[Tango68SS]

Dirty,

Looking great! Love the "Rated-X" wheels. I'm on the east coast... Maybe we can all meet in the middle sometime (Old Town or Church Street in Orlando) once your dirtybird is finished.

Tango
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[Ron Fox]

Nice build DB. Keep us updated.

[mark arnold]

I like you're keeping a real Pontiac motor in there (even if it is the wrong color) :)

Where are you gettinga 200r4 that will live behind it? I've not heard many guys having success behind healthy Pontiacs.

[dirtybird]

Am i missing something with the engine color ? :-). Granted I am kinda new to this, but what color "should" the engine be? Regarding the transmission, i had a guy down here, build a up the 2004r, to handle the 450+ horsepower I'm expecting. That being said, i don't have any plans on frequent trips to the track. I've heard mixed reviews about the 2004r's so I'll see what happens.

[mark arnold]

Engine should be Pontiac metallic blue! ;)

Good luck with the car. It looks fantastic so far.

[MyFriendScott]

Dirty,

Looking great! Love the "Rated-X" wheels. I'm on the east coast... Maybe we can all meet in the middle sometime (Old Town or Church Street in Orlando) once your dirtybird is finished.

Tango


Count me in on that. I'm in the middle between Old Town and Tampa. I'll be bringing a blue F-body with X-rated's as well!

[Z06vet]

Nice build- love the black. I'll be working on my 68 firebird vert in the fall. Its a painted roller that I have a 5.3/4l60e going in. Just gathering parts now. Keep up the nice work, I'll be following along.

[dirtybird]

Engine should be Pontiac metallic blue! ;)

Good luck with the car. It looks fantastic so far.

Duh! I figured the color thing out after i posted. Thanks!

[dirtybird]

Count me in on that. I'm in the middle between Old Town and Tampa. I'll be bringing a blue F-body with X-rated's as well!

That'd be awesome!

[dirtybird]

Nice build- love the black. I'll be working on my 68 firebird vert in the fall. Its a painted roller that I have a 5.3/4l60e going in. Just gathering parts now. Keep up the nice work, I'll be following along.

Awesome, another bird. We're taking over!

[WD69FIREBIRD]

Looks great, How do you like the serpintine system on your motor?

[piratebaseball]

Glad to see somebody else from the Southeast. Great looking build and good luck finishing it.