1970 Fomrula Project "Cochise"

[tazzz25906112]

I thought I'd share a little project I've been working on in conjunction with Brian Finch & Scott Mock with the board.... The car represents my first plunge into the LS powered world, showcase my 18" Carbon Fiber 3pcs wheels and will showcase Carbon Fiber product offerings from both Carbon Kustoms and Anvil Auto in what I believe to be a subtle yet striking fashion...

Ben Hermance was kind enough to render my interpretation of what I felt was a suitable replacement to my earlier Green 70 Formula (Keylime twist project) and I'm very excited to release the results in the below rendering..
I will be updating the thread with build info over the coming weeks and will be pushing for the build to be completed in time for the planned SEMA cross country tour this November...

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[Bad94]

How can someone not like this project?

With those two guys working along with you, this car is going to be badass.

[tazzz25906112]

LOL thanks it should be some fun to say the least LOL....

[NOT A TA]

Nice looking rendering. I like the wheel design Albert. Are you gonna be riding on air to tuck the wheels like that?

[4mul8ion]

Very nice!!! From the rendering, it looks like the rear spoiler is lower. Are you planning on changing the height of the rear spoiler?

Kevin

[tazzz25906112]

Hi John, Na we are however carefully setting up the motor height and have taken design steps to keep this car "very low"..... We are also keeping the sub-frame rails as the lowest point on the car,,, so if push comes to shove we could drop it extremely low if desired with a full suspension... The wheels are 18" Carbon Composite centers and aluminum rim bands creating a light but stronger than Heck wheel.

Good eye Kevin,,,, we are playing with various subtle changes around the car....

[HectorM52]

Very clean. Subtle changes. My favorite style of project!

[tazzz25906112]

Thanks Adam

[BonzoHansen]

another junky 2nd gen. typical.







lol, looks like an awesome build

[rossmacd]

Fomrula?

Looks like a sweet build... I know I'm a Ford guy, but I by far prefer a Firebird to a Camaro.

[tazzz25906112]

LOL thanks Scott

[LeighP]

Man, you know I'm going to be all over watching this one come together!!!!!!
Among other things, I want to see more details and pics on those wheels!!!!!!!!! Carbon Fibre centres??? Too much!

[tazzz25906112]

LOL thanks Leigh,,, and yes it's an exciting time with all the Poncho parts coming together finally (feels like it's been an eternity developing them)....

[damannhw]

Watching this one. Looks like it's gonna be a great build with the names on board ! I'm likin' that front splitter alot. I've been trying to decide on a subtle way to make a clean looking splitter without all the Trans Am flares, and that nails it. Good rendering :twothumbs Can't wait to see the finished car.

[tazzz25906112]

Thanks David,,,, the Carbon Composite spoiler will be available in the fall all things equal...

[Code Red]

Always liked the 2nd gen birds over the 2nd gen camaros

[tazzz25906112]

A little photo update/teaser on the "Scott Mock" sub-frame for you all to enjoy
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[tazzz25906112]

A special thanks to the gang over at Ride Tech for their ongoing support and development of outstanding product.... The Formula will be running the Triple adjustables for that added fine adjust ability...
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[LeighP]

Very nice!

[ndm68]

Bump-very nice

[bhcustomdesigns]

This is going to be a very nice car,cant wait to see this one done!! :twothumbs

[David Sloan]

Looking Good Albert
i love that blue in the rendering, is that a close match to what the car will be? Looks a lot like True Blue.

That should be a sick asssssssss car when you guys are done.
Thanks

[coolwelder62]

Project update.Today I finished smoothing the firewall,got the 4 link all tached in place,Sub frame conector's fabbed and installed,and the subframe bolted in place.Just finished email Albert Photo's of the progress.So I am sure he will up loading them here for you guy's.Thank's Scott.

[tazzz25906112]

It's the SEMA crunch and we're gonna be hustling really hard to get things done.... You all know Scott is a talented guy and his sole focus between now and then is to get this car built... Parts are being delivered daily over at his shop and Scott's friend Brian will start with the paint work Friday... He has committed to a 4 week turn around and we will be assembling components while the body is out for paint.... The interior upholstery is being finished up here in Toronto currently and the drive line is preparing to ship to Scott's any day now... So it'll be a thrash,, but it'll be done....

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[cdoggy81]

Albert, as usual, EXCELLENT car choice :) Welcome to the world of LS power as well! I'll be following this one very closely.

[LeighP]

Tidy 4 link set up. Nice one. Keep those pics running, Albert! :)

[Bow Tie 67]

Albert, is that rear suspension Scott's?

[coolwelder62]

No,it's a modded Ride Tech 4-link.I fabbed some custom lower tailing arms mount's so I could move the lower tailing arm links in to clear the 18x12 rear wheels and 335 tires 7 work on the full floater 9 in. ford housing.My rear 4-link wont work W/back seat so I went w/Ride-Tech's Quality componet's.Today I machined some LS adapter plates,Got the F-body oil pan bolted up to my extra GTO-LS2 &T56.Will be using it as a mock-up motor&trans until Albert's componet's show up.And went K.C. and picked up some tubing for the roll cage.

[tazzz25906112]

And some pic's of Scott's handy work,,,,, a nicely smoothed firewall...
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[bhcustomdesigns]

Looking good!!!!! :twothumbs

[Bryce]

nice subframe!

[LeighP]

Looking good, mate!

[tazzz25906112]

Kevin welding in the Detroit Speed mini-tubs,,,,, you know he has a b-day coming up (happy B-day Pal) and he wants to get this stuff out of the way so he has time to celebrate.....
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[coolwelder62]

nice subframe!Thanks Bryce.We have been working real hard trying to build Albert a nice car.Scott.

[protouring70]

WOW! Albert the car is coming together good. I can't wait to see it!!!

[tazzz25906112]

We'll have some picture updates soon, however I thought it would be nice to share some news with the board also......

Today I made a deal with Frank from Prodigy Customs to purchase a brand new 418 super charged stroker LS3 to give "Project Cochise" a healthy set of lungs.... I spoke with many people with this being my first LS project and Frank had the magic bullet as you say both in price point and a quality deliverable,,,,, to the others I spoke with,,, thank very much for all the time you spent with me it is greatly appreciated....

Shafi,,,, Keisler stepped up with a great solution as always thank you for all your ongoing patience pal ;-) cause you know this one is going to be beaten on relentlessly my friend....

I also had a long chat with my good pal Mike Manning from "American Auto Wire" and wanted to thank you guys for pushing the order through and supporting Scott's thrash on what is proving to be a very cool little build if I do say so myself... I'm getting Dam excited cause this little Bird should really fly before it's all said and done....

There are more people to thank for their efforts to see quality parts reach Scott on time so that this build can be a reality,,,, and we will be publicly thanking them from time to time on this thread......
And The Thrash Goes On!!!
Thank You All !!!!

[tazzz25906112]

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[cdoggy81]

so Albert, you going to make that ram air functional??? :)

[tazzz25906112]

You know I will bud,,,,,, just how I not quite sure yet LOL.
I have been considering a few approaches and will let you know when I do LOL....

[cdoggy81]

nice!!! :)

[tommycomfort]

Holy smokes Albert, this thing is going to be unreal!
Tom

[RAMBLERGUY]

update.. side shot almost ready for body and paint

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[RAMBLERGUY]

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BIG MAN SIZE TIRES FOR THIS BIRD..
Stay Tuned . updates as this project moves forward

[LeighP]

Sweet...now its just a couple of wisps of paint away from finished....lol, yeah, riiiight... :)

[Doug1]

Very nice Albert! I am ready to get some of your parts onto my build if Chad can catch up with you! I think he is supposed to be meeting up with you in the near future to pick them up.

[tazzz25906112]

Indeed Doug we have chatted buddy.....

[Riddler]

Great build Albert, I hope you can bring it down to Windsor one day and show it off. Also I added a project log to my Duster we talked about that one night at the border....

:)

Riddler

[opnwide]

Another awesome build, Albert. Those tires aren't the standard 275s up front, are they. Are you going Viper ACR sizes with a 295-30-18 up front and 345-30-19 out back?

[tazzz25906112]

Hey Greg, how you doing bud.... They will be 315X35X18's up front come spring but for now they will be 295X30X18's and 335's out back until BFG's upcoming new tires are available.....

[Flash68]

hey Albert, which upcoming new BFG tires are you referring to?

315's up front is the real deal!

[Speedy911]

Nice meaty tires out front. Car looks awesome.

[coolwelder62]

Brian is hard at work on the body getting it ready for high build.He and Kevin managed to get the carbon fiber fenders and nose hang on the car.waiting on hood hinges and part of the org. metal fenders so we can finish gluing the iner rear fender surport and fender togather.Looks like the motor Will be coming aroung the 1st.oct.Will snap some photos around the middle of the week.

[78silverZ28]

I can not wait to see the stance on this car

[pedro gonzalez]

Albert i must say this car will be one hot performer,was also shocked to see telly v. at the national street tire shootout here in milwaukee wi. this past weekend gotta love those carbon fenders!

[tazzz25906112]

Thanks Pedro we're very excited too.....

Telly is a great guy and I'm really happy to see/hear that he is using the car.... He did a beautiful job of that TA (Lost my Dad last year right around SEMA time and didn't get to go down to see it) and I look forward to seeing the car in person one of these days too....

[tazzz25906112]

Thought I'd share a little something I think is pretty darn special,,,, these gauges are what we plan to place in the Cochise project.... Now the interesting thing is they are actually Auto Meter gauges that have been custom built..... That's right there is an Auto Meter Tach, water temp, fuel pressure and oil temp guage/s in that cluster to look all original..... I love subtle change in custom builds and I think this is a cool little twist that most people won't catch ;-).... BTW I was hooked up by Heather & Pete over at F-body warehouse for making these guages possible and I wanted to say thanks.......
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[BonzoHansen]

nice gauges!! Pete & Heather are good people

[T_Raven]

So you put autometer gauges in original clusters to make them look original? Why not just use original gauges?

[tazzz25906112]

Well Traven you own a bird/s and most likely know they didn't do some of the factory guages in question and the others were done to work with the LS transplant..... We likely could have gone stock on the Tach,,, but hell the Auto Meter is likely a lot more accurate so while you're in there dealing with the changes why not update....

[T_Raven]

Oh ok gotcha, guess I shoulda looked harder I didn't see the fuel pressure and oil temp, that's actually way cool to add factory looking gauges the factory never offered. And I just realized it was you that posted this thread, how many 2nd gens you got these days?

[LeighP]

Love the gauges.....I'm using a panel full of aftermarket ones...never thought to have this modification done. Great idea.
Guage Marks should advertise that as an option.

[coolwelder62]

Today's update,The Art Morrison headers,Vintage A/C,Gauges,PRC radiator From ProdigyCustoms showed up also.Will snap some photos and send them to Albert for your viewing pleasure.My son's Kevin's friend Matt Westgate is out in the shop as I type painting chassis componets now.Will also have some photos sun of the painted parts.

[4mul8ion]

Wow. The special modification fuel pressure and oil gauges are perfect. Great idea.

[454bug]

Everything is coming together nicely Albert! :1st:

Do you have any more information on the new BFG tires you mentioned are coming out next year?

[tazzz25906112]

All things equal it would seem that there may be a new tire coming down the pipe in 2013,,,, I miss understood a conversation about time lines when I posted that earlier comment Ray,,, sorry bud.

[tazzz25906112]

Oh ok gotcha, guess I shoulda looked harder I didn't see the fuel pressure and oil temp, that's actually way cool to add factory looking gauges the factory never offered. And I just realized it was you that posted this thread, how many 2nd gens you got these days?

Thanks bud,,,,, and as far as the second gens go """"Way too many according to my wife bud LOL """" ;-)

The good news is she drove a little 44,000 mile blue 1970 350 Firebird the other day and promptly declared she liked it and that it should be her second summer car from now on.... The bad news is I purchased that car for the purpose of re-selling it..... Seems like I never quite get around to selling any of these darn cars LOL......

[tazzz25906112]

Everything is coming together nicely Albert! :1st:

Do you have any more information on the new BFG tires you mentioned are coming out next year?

Ray I want to know when you're gonna take me for a ride in that beast your building bud???? It looks great bud....

[tazzz25906112]

Love the gauges.....I'm using a panel full of aftermarket ones...never thought to have this modification done. Great idea.
Guage Marks should advertise that as an option.

Just given Heather or Pete a call over at f-body warehouse or e-mail them and they can get you all hooked up Leigh..... I'm sure they'd pass the info over to our host here as well....

[NOT A TA]

Slick gauge setup Albert! I like those kinds of finishing touches. Looks stock at a quick glance, till you look closer.

[tazzz25906112]

Thanks John

[gauge marks]

..... We likely could have gone stock on the Tach,,, but hell the Auto Meter is likely a lot more accurate so while you're in there dealing with the changes why not update....

Hey Albert,
Man that is a killer car you're building!! Glad you're happy with the gauges. Pete over at Fbodywarehouse.com gave me a call and said I should visit the forum.

Here's a little info about the tach. After talking with Frank at Prodigy Customs, we decided to go with the auto meter tach components to match up with the ECM for the LS3. Ponitac used a tach that was built to function with a conventional distributor. They were decent enough at the time, but remember this design was used only 3 years after the introduction of the counter top microwave oven! Here's a pic of a typical Firebird 8 grand tachometer circuit and meter. This type circuit still works well with a distruibutor, but the meter is sluggish and can be nearly impossible to repair if unbalanced.

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Here is a pic of the autometer circuit and meter. we already had the design and mockup for 2nd gen Camaro in the works. Moving over to Firebird wasn't much more of a challenge since we had already done most of the R&D with Camaro last year. This circuitry is much more reliable, and the air core meter is very responsive. We recalibrated the Auto Meter tach to be accutrate with the Firebird factory markings. The rest is history! As far as I know, you're the first guy on the planet to have an Auto Meter tach with a Firebird face. As a matter of fact, you're the only guy to have a few of those gauges!
Thanks again!
Daniel

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[454bug]

Ray I want to know when you're gonna take me for a ride in that beast your building bud???? It looks great bud....

I'm peddlin' as fast as I can Albert... :scared:

I've already spent my Christmas bonus before I get it!!! Come on money!!! I've got more parts to buy! :rotfl:

[WS6]

Pretty sweet gauge idea Daniel and Albert. My problem with the factory gauges is due to their location in the dash. The steering wheel blocks a lot of my view of them. That's why I just went aftermarket and moved the gauges around. Now I can see the gauges in the entirety.

[LeighP]

Just given Heather or Pete a call over at f-body warehouse or e-mail them and they can get you all hooked up Leigh..... I'm sure they'd pass the info over to our host here as well....

Thanks for the thought, mate...but I've got a bit of an "aircraft" theme running through my project. I've got Classic Instrument "Steve Moal" designed gauges...

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I've got, counting speedo and tach, a total of 11 gauges surrounding me - probably overkill, but what the heck....at least I'll know whats going on, lol.

[coolwelder62]

Today's project update.The clear coat is being sprayed on the chassis componets as I type.Will be sending Albert photo's here in a few hour's.Just got finished assem.the ride tech triple ajustable coil over's.Man these have to be the best coil over shock's for the money the car builder can install on their G-Machine. I just install a set of there single ajustable coil over's on my new 72 camaro a let me say.They are night and day better than the strange coil over's that I install org.The car ride as smooth as a new caddillac new.

[RAMBLERGUY]

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Nice job Scott

[srh3trinity]

Can't wait to pick up one of those subframes.

[LeighP]

Man, that is REALLY nice!

[ZuperZport]

Man, that is REALLY nice!

Second that!

Super sharp build - look forward to more updates - subscribed!

Keep up the great work!

- Scott

[blakgoat]

awsome build Albert! good to see you decided on the LS engine, you and me are going to be the first few guys with the 418 supercharged engines up here, Hope to get together with you before the cold weather starts. Imran

[RAMBLERGUY]

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its coming together..Scott is hard at this assembly.. stay tuned more updates coming soon

[bhcustomdesigns]

Very nice!! Albert we are going to have to meet up at one of the events buddy so you can take me a ride in one of your cars I love those 2 gens,I am in the middle of firebird project myself :twothumbs

[tazzz25906112]

Hi Bret thanks man,,, and yes we will have to meet one day for sure. I just noticed you do Carbon work as well,,, I love to see some of the work if you get a chance drop me an e-mail at [email protected] and we'll talk...

[gauge marks]

Albert, looks like the thrash is coming together very well!! Wow, looking forward to seeing this car in Vegas. What a great project!

[LeighP]

Looking great, mate!!!!!

[tazzz25906112]

Scott and his team have been very busy thrashing all weekend and the new rubber arrived the other....
All I can say is wow this car should stick like crazy around the corners.
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[solarguy09]

Just incredible.....

[tazzz25906112]

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These guys aren't fooling around,,, the thrash is on!!!!!!!!!

[Greasy63]

this is gonna be so BEAST!:headbang:

[tazzz25906112]

Thanks man...

[solarguy09]

Again...I am speechless.....And for me,that is hard to do....Just absolutely Incredible.......Shows me what is really going on in "Pro Touring "....There are a few of you that have such Beastly rides..And such craftsmanship..My car is now formally known as "The Beast ". WOW......

[kansastwister]

Wow scott didnt realize you were working on this, This is Walt's boy Ryan. Looking good, daniel does great work on those gauges. Might have to get one of those subframes for one of my camaros!

[CruizinKev]

oh wow!!! great project!!

[RAMBLERGUY]

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latest update from the weekend

Tom

[gauge marks]

Good Grief! Absolutely awesome!

[coolwelder62]

Wow scott didnt realize you were working on this, This is Walt's boy Ryan. Looking good, daniel does great work on those gauges. Might have to get one of those subframes for one of my camaros!Ryan,come down and you can check out the project.

[sr73bu]

Wow! this thing is going to be bad as hell...

-Sean

[454bug]

BAD TO THE BONE! :headbang:

Great Job!! :1st:

[tazzz25906112]

Thanks Sean,,, Thanks Ray we're sure stoked about the car.

[aps63]

Looks great so far. Looking forward to more progress pictures.

[LeighP]

That looks great....everything seems to fit really well!

[joeko23]

Amazing work! Great job

[BonzoHansen]

Thanks Sean,,, Thanks Ray we're sure stoked about the car.

can I sit in it at sema and make vroom vroom noises?

[kansastwister]

Scott, Im pretty busy this week. Plan to be at the shop Saturday? If not ill try to next week.


can I sit in it at sema and make vroom vroom noises?

My buddy did this behind the wheels of a brand new vette at a car show for 5 bucks, sure he got lunch, but the rest of us have a video to make fun of him for the rest of time.

[tazzz25906112]

Hell Scott, I may even let you try tearing the tires off it down LV Blvd ;-).....
Make sure you call on my cell and come to the Carbon Kustoms party at my suite Wednesday night 8:30ish at Caesar's

[tazzz25906112]

24hrs of hauling and I'll be there to see it ...... Scott and the gang have been thrashing and now the ultimate challenge faces him LOL,,, me with a wrench in my hands LOL. I've been like a Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,,,, my wife finally told me to get the Hell out of here and go see the car already,,,, LOL so I'm Kansas bound ...

I wanted to pause and thank a few people as this has been an insane thrash... Firstly Scott and his family and friends that have been unbelievable.... Also the gang over at Ride Tech, Forgeline, Baer, American Auto wire, Vintage Air, Optima Batteries, BFG, Heather and Pete from F-body warehouse, Prodigy customs and lastly but not the least of which to mention Brian Finch who as always has my back and has been quietly working in the background assisting Scott where ever possible. We have been bless to have a team of great people pull together on this thrash and I wanted to personally and publicly thank them all very much....

And now my latest favorite photo LOL.
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[LeighP]

So, those wheels wide enough for ya? ....lol.

[pedro gonzalez]

Albert great to see your car at the stage its at its awesome when people pull together to complete a project in time for sema,several second gen fbodys will be at ousci this year, each very unique in its own way I cant wait to see how your car performs,see you at sema!Btw here is my 79 i told you about at the autobahn country club event.

[LeighP]

Thats a nice 79!

[tazzz25906112]

Na Leigh that's an awesome 79 indeed......

Well gang it was actually really a 24 hour drive and I arrive at Scott's house yesterday at noon.... Now this the first chance I've had to log on because we been laughing, thrashing, and eating great..

Scott's workmanship is awesome and the guy is like a robot,,,, he just keeps going. I have to say the best part of the build so far is the guy himself,,, Scott is just so Dam nice that he makes one pause and say wow. He makes you laugh while he runs his schedule for the day right on time,,, funny how one mans time management skills can effect so much while humoring a guest with zero wrench skills ;-)....

The car is stunning (if I can be as bold as make that kind of a statement).... The paint we chose brings out "all" the sexy curves in a Formula and "absolutely pops"...... The Forgeline wheels are stunning on the car and quite frankly have weighing my thoughts on running my own custom Carbon Honeycomb style wheels.

We'll post.some pictures tomorrow (Sat mid day) all things equal.

[tommycomfort]

We'll post.some pictures tomorrow (Sat mid day) all things equal.

Can't wait to see the pictures and better yet, see it in person in Vegas!

[tazzz25906112]

All right now that is great news to wake up to,,,, Tom it'll be great to see you guys out there buddy....

[Bow Tie 67]

I'm feeling like a kid around Christmas, can't wait to see everyone and the new toys in a week or so.

[LeighP]

More pics of the thrash for the finish.....lol.

Seriously, you have to stick with those CF honeycombs..the concept is just so damn cool!

[RAMBLERGUY]

Albert
Nice statement and agreed ,that Scott is one great guy who knows how to build a pro-touring machine.



Na Leigh that's an awesome 79 indeed......

Well gang it was actually really a 24 hour drive and I arrive at Scott's house yesterday at noon.... Now this the first chance I've had to log on because we been laughing, thrashing, and eating great..

Scott's workmanship is awesome and the guy is like a robot,,,, he just keeps going. I have to say the best part of the build so far is the guy himself,,, Scott is just so Dam nice that he makes one pause and say wow. He makes you laugh while he runs his schedule for the day right on time,,, funny how one mans time management skills can effect so much while humoring a guest with zero wrench skills ;-)....

The car is stunning (if I can be as bold as make that kind of a statement).... The paint we chose brings out "all" the sexy curves in a Formula and "absolutely pops"...... The Forgeline wheels are stunning on the car and quite frankly have weighing my thoughts on running my own custom Carbon Honeycomb style wheels.

We'll post.some pictures tomorrow (Sat mid day) all things equal.

[RAMBLERGUY]

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Scott, Albert and the crew are hard at it today ..

[LeighP]

Looking fine....one of my colour choices was a similiar blue. Nice to see what it looks like with the CF rear panel.
For a modern look, I was going to use the adhesive PONTIAC letters off a G8 trunk lid...spaced like the original rear lettering....they are in a nice hi-tech brushed stainless finish that I think would look great on your car.

[damannhw]

Looking good ! I like that tail panel too. I had to repaint mine recently, and almost considered doing it a dark shade. That would look great on any color car !

[rfalker1]

YESSSSS, in all the right ways... I love your ride and when u go around corners, just hang on

[coolwelder62]

Na Leigh that's an awesome 79 indeed......

Well gang it was actually really a 24 hour drive and I arrive at Scott's house yesterday at noon.... Now this the first chance I've had to log on because we been laughing, thrashing, and eating great..

Scott's workmanship is awesome and the guy is like a robot,,,, he just keeps going. I have to say the best part of the build so far is the guy himself,,, Scott is just so Dam nice that he makes one pause and say wow. He makes you laugh while he runs his schedule for the day right on time,,, funny how one mans time management skills can effect so much while humoring a guest with zero wrench skills ;-)....

The car is stunning (if I can be as bold as make that kind of a statement).... The paint we chose brings out "all" the sexy curves in a Formula and "absolutely pops"...... The Forgeline wheels are stunning on the car and quite frankly have weighing my thoughts on running my own custom Carbon Honeycomb style wheels.

We'll post.some pictures tomorrow (Sat mid day) all things equal.Thank's for the Kind words Albert.Taking a short break.Albert is really sugar coating things a tad bit.Just trying to do the best job I can in very short amount of time.Scott

[RAMBLERGUY]

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the car was taken to get aligned yesterday and more assembly continued .The Carbon Kustoms front end will be going on today..

[craigs73]

looks good. blue alwasy does :)

[pedro gonzalez]

That color is perfect looks like the shade on the mazda3,wheels have a classy euro look whoa! and i dont see lugs,cant wait to see the finished product,tell Albert Pedro will be there if he needs a detailer to keep it gleamin,414-581-1480.

[RAMBLERGUY]

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LOOKING GOOD GUYS

[John Wright]

Awsomeness!

[Bow Tie 67]

Nice work guys, Albert this beast is going to kick some A$$!

[Greasy63]

wow!
those inner fender are Fawken AWESOME!

I Love me some CF!

[LeighP]

wow!
those inner fender are Fawken AWESOME!

I Love me some CF!

I agree.....great stuff!!!!!
can't believe how fast you guys are getting this car done!

[HectorM52]

That is pretty beautiful, Albert! Congrats on making some sweet parts that appear to fit flawlessly!!

[BigMal69]

Beautiful car!! I agree that the CF inner fenders are awesome.

[tazzz25906112]

Thanks for all the support and comments guys...... You know I do these projects as test beds and real life testing for fit, quality and durability ( the fun part). Utilizing a professional builder like Scott has proven to be a big asset to say the least.. We have confirmed that mold alterations will be required to fit our fenders with the Anvil Formula hood and that we have an adjustment required in order to build the best Dam product we can....

The Cochise has already proven worthy as it signals and has caused a product improvement prior to any
of you dealing with a flaw that could be avoided.... Thanks again Scott,,, your attention to detail has shown it's worth yet again in this amazing 6 week build....

[coolwelder62]

Thank's Albert,The build has been alot of fun,But flustrating too.I sure hope the thing stay's togather on the ride to Vegas.Scott Mock Ride Tech Dealer.

[Rybar]

That is looking Killer Albert, nice work Scott and crew.

[SRD art]

Woohoo! Lookin' awesome!

[BonzoHansen]

this car is so awsome the wheel dollies have wheel dollies!
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/10/albertsfrontend022-1.jpg

Albert, I can't wait to see this car next week!!!

[coolwelder62]

Project update.Well Albert is all loaded up and headed to vegas.We were able to get the car all finished up except for the head liner.We were not able to find anyone local to work with all time line.Albert and Kevin took the car out for about a 20 minute shake down.All went went well.I hope the set up I put into the car will work well at the Opitma shoot out.Well the car turned out pretty good for 6 week build,9 weeks if you include paint and body work.Albert was great to work with and super easy to please.the paint color and wheel hoice works well togather.Well if off the clean the shop.It's look;s like a bomb went off after this last week.thanks Scott M.Photo's to follow.

[LeighP]

Still can't believe how fast you got this car together.....well done. Can't wait to see the pics.

[RAMBLERGUY]

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AWESOME JOB TO ALL INVOLVED .. SCOTT .. You really pushed Man.. Great job and congrats Albert on a great build. Car looks awesome

[coolwelder62]

Now,I have time to start that diet I have been talking about.

[SRD art]

Lol! Congrats on getting it back on the road, great work!!

[LeighP]

WOW! Thats beautiful!
Well, all I can say is my original choice of blue for my car is back on the table...after seeing this....love it! The tuxedo black and white interior really looks good with the exterior colour.

[srh3trinity]

That would have been an awesome build on any time schedule, but less than three months??

[coolwelder62]

I would like to say thank you to everybody that helped out all project cochise.Brian Kellison for the great paint work while holding down a full time job.If any body is looking for nice paint work at a good price give him a call.PM me and I can put intouch w/him.Thanks scott.

[RAMBLERGUY]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/11/sema2011064-1.jpg
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Kevin and his interview with the lovely A.J...
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[ProdigyCustoms]

Being a bit on the inside with this project and being updated regularly, I know the trials and tribulations that come with doing these 60 day thrashes. And am intimately familiar with some of the trials and tribulations of and this one in particular.

I tried to do what you did here and got bit by the Fuel injection tuning bug at the 11th hour with MotiV8tr and could not make the race.

So Scott has done what I could not do! So I want Scott and his crew to hear it loud and clear!

I am SUPER IMPRESSED! To build that car in 60 some odd days, go to SEMA, Drive through Rain and Snow 120 miles to the track, Race it competitively, and load it in one piece.............My Hero's!

Could not happen to a nicer bunch of guys!

Now get that thing sorted and go kick much ass!

[HectorM52]

Oooh, looking hot as I would expect.

Oh, and the car is pretty slick too. ;)

Yes, AJ has been one of my favorites for years!

[coolwelder62]

Being a bit on the inside with this project and being updated regularly, I know the trials and tribulations that come with doing these 60 day thrashes. And am intimately familiar with some of the trials and tribulations of and this one in particular.

I tried to do what you did here and got bit by the Fuel injection tuning bug at the 11th hour with MotiV8tr and could not make the race.

So Scott has done what I could not do! So I want Scott and his crew to hear it loud and clear!

I am SUPER IMPRESSED! To build that car in 60 some odd days, go to SEMA, Drive through Rain and Snow 120 miles to the track, Race it competitively, and load it in one piece.............My Hero's!

Could not happen to a nicer bunch of guys!

Now get that thing sorted and go kick much ass!Thank's Frank.The motor frickin ran awesome.More power than the BFG's could handle.I know trying to supply someone an engine in 30days was tough also.Next time we will give 32days.:fingersx:But thanks for your help an surport.I said I would not this thrash again but I was wrong.I had so much fun at sema,I am ready to go back.Scott M.

[BonzoHansen]

This car sounded like a screaming devil on the track. I forget the driver's name (sorry) but he had big brass ones. For a car with very little run time and thus very little seat time for him, he pushed the hell out of that car. Watching it come around the last corner and then scream down the front stretch was automotive art. :)

[coolwelder62]

This car sounded like a screaming devil on the track. I forget the driver's name (sorry) but he had big brass ones. For a car with very little run time and thus very little seat time for him, he pushed the hell out of that car. Watching it come around the last corner and then scream down the front stretch was automotive art. :)The driver was my son (Kevin Miller).

[Ron.in.SoCal]

Heya Scott. Great job on the car and it was fun chatting with you! Kevin drove the wheels off it too. Question - did he ask AJ for her phone number? :D

Oh, and time to update your website Bro! Too many cool things coming out of your shop not to...

[coolwelder62]

Ron,It was great to catch up w/u also.Kevin really did get her number but he doesn't want to share it w/anyone.Yes I do need to find someone &the time to update my poor old web site.But they need to work cheap.:drool:

[LeighP]

Car looks fantastic....well done to everyone concerned...a credit to all involved.

Going to ask a favour....any chance of some close up pics of the aerocatch installation? The striker mounts and the catches themselves?
Thanks guys.

[coolwelder62]

Albert has the car at home now.But I am sure he can add some photos of the hood latch.

[LeighP]

Thanks...much appreciated. My Firebird is off to the panel shop soon and I want them to set up the aerocatches I have for the Formula hood...same as Cochise.

[tazzz25906112]

Leigh the car is at Brian Finch's and I'll ask him to shoot the hood latches for you at his first opportunity buddy.....

Well gang what is there to say,,,, Scott did an incredible job against all the odds and Kevin just plain drove the wheels off the car..... The car had a sparkling 2 passes up and down the road when loaded for Vegas and then went on to compete against 51 of top street car builds in the country as chosen by Optima,,,,, Hell does it get any better???? It pulled like a freight train and cornered like crazy right out of the box... This is a true testament to the chassis work of Scott Mock and Ride Tech with there triple coil overs and 4 link....

I have had the pleasure of driving the car briefly and I can tell you with no uncertain doubt that it will be driven on some long hauls because it's just that comfortable,,, and faster than Hell to boot!!!!
This thing is a rocket ship that got confused with the personality of a sporty Cadillac.... The car is smooth in general terms and that accelerator is always (at any speed) standing by to let you know that you're not driving your mothers grocery getter as it pins your A$$ to the seat... The Prodigy 418SC motor is incredible,,,, it is as serious as a heart attack guys. I'm use to some pretty serious cubic inch motors (and in some cases injected as well) and the idea of 600+ ponies is not new to me what so ever..... The interesting thing is that this little LS stroker really has so much torque down low that it makes you feel like an old school big inch big block.... Honestly spoken it shattered my concern about moving away from old school big blocks as it comes on strong while gaining all the advantages of a new school mill.

Anyways I'm getting long winded so I cut this post off.... Thanks for all the positive comments gang and stay tuned for more info on the car as it progress, races, and travels across the country....

[John Wright]

Who's front subframe is under that thing? I looked over several mfg's sites and didn't see one exactly like yours, specifically around the front sway bar.

[Bow Tie 67]

Who's front subframe is under that thing? I looked over several mfg's sites and didn't see one exactly like yours, specifically around the front sway bar.

Its Scott Mocks subframe, (coolwelder62) hope I spelled his name right.

[coolwelder62]

Leigh the car is at Brian Finch's and I'll ask him to shoot the hood latches for you at his first opportunity buddy.....

Well gang what is there to say,,,, Scott did an incredible job against all the odds and Kevin just plain drove the wheels off the car..... The car had a sparkling 2 passes up and down the road when loaded for Vegas and then went on to compete against 51 of top street car builds in the country as chosen by Optima,,,,, Hell does it get any better???? It pulled like a freight train and cornered like crazy right out of the box... This is a true testament to the chassis work of Scott Mock and Ride Tech with there triple coil overs and 4 link....

I have had the pleasure of driving the car briefly and I can tell you with no uncertain doubt that it will be driven on some long hauls because it's just that comfortable,,, and faster than Hell to boot!!!!
This thing is a rocket ship that got confused with the personality of a sporty Cadillac.... The car is smooth in general terms and that accelerator is always (at any speed) standing by to let you know that you're not driving your mothers grocery getter as it pins your A$$ to the seat... The Prodigy 418SC motor is incredible,,,, it is as serious as a heart attack guys. I'm use to some pretty serious cubic inch motors (and in some cases injected as well) and the idea of 600+ ponies is not new to me what so ever..... The interesting thing is that this little LS stroker really has so much torque down low that it makes you feel like an old school big inch big block.... Honestly spoken it shattered my concern about moving away from old school big blocks as it comes on strong while gaining all the advantages of a new school mill.

Anyways I'm getting long winded so I cut this post off.... Thanks for all the positive comments gang and stay tuned for more info on the car as it progress, races, and travels across the country....Albert,Thank's for the kind words.I have worked real hard to get my chassis set up down.But Kevin is an awesome driver.He could wheel a VW to race win.

[LeighP]

Appreciate the pics, Albert....just dropped my 71 off at the panel shop today.

[John Wright]

Its Scott Mocks subframe, (coolwelder62) hope I spelled his name right.

Thanks for the info Matt. Nice looking subframe(at least what I can see of it in the pics).

[tazzz25906112]

John it's way cool and it can accommodate a 315 up front,,,, overall just a pretty awesome sub-frame buddy.

[tazzz25906112]

Back from SEMA and the Optima and had a great time..... We tied in 24th place (with a three way split for 24th) at the Optima with a untested new car that ad zero sorting time and feel like we won the Holly Grail.... The cars there were incredible and the drivers were "really good" and for us to have finished the car in roughly 6 weeks and compete,,, well lest just say we were more than happy...

This car, driven by Scott's son Kevin, did what others/many said couldn't be done... It was built in six weeks, driven with no testing and placed in a more than respectable spot in the end... It stayed together untested/sorted,,, and in the morning session of group B held the group speed record on the track at one point.... Congratulations to Scott and Kevin for a job well done guys...

A quick shot at the track
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[WS6]

That's fantastic news Albert. The car looks amazing. I love the blue. Great job on the build Scott and crew

[coolwelder62]

Thank's Trey.I was alot of fun trying to build the thing in such a short amount of time.But man was it alot of pressure.I hope on the next build Albert will give aleast 7 weeks.That way I will have a week to sort things out.

[tazzz25906112]

LOL Scott....

Ok gang here is a little something to get your motors going.... I did some shirts for SEMA and I plan to speak to Larry (if I get enough interest,, so show me here on this thread) to auction one of the shirts off and the winning bidder will be handed the keys to Cochise for the auto cross sector of an event this year... You will be responsible for all your own expenses to get to and participate in the event.... That's right if there is enough interest I will hand you the keys for Cochise,,,, of course this will be done as a RatPack/Pro-touring deal to raise money for the "Victory Junction Village" in Tod Gartshore's name.... Larry sorry buddy but me thinks you're going to be hosting a little auction for a shirt buddy ;-)....

[coolwelder62]

I would like to start the bidding at $100.00.Great Idea Albert.

[ProdigyCustoms]

I will go $200!

[tazzz25906112]

Good the see a couple of the usual suspects supporting this (thanks guys),,,, I just got an e-mail from Larry and as always he is a great supporter of all things pro-touring..... That said I plan to make a fresh thread that will be the auction thread.....

[coolwelder62]

Albert,What do mean when you say (usual suspects).I hope that is a good thing.LOL!!

[tazzz25906112]

Indeed my friend,,, a compliment of the highest order ;-)...

[coolwelder62]

Just checkin.

[71RS/SS396]

Just checkin.

You are definitely suspect!!! And you and Albert are both youtube stars too!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56gBKY0Smso&feature=youtu.be&hd=1

[coolwelder62]

Tim,Don't be showin folk's that clip.I had missed all my beauty sleep when they taped that.LOL!!

[71RS/SS396]

Tim,Don't be showin folk's that clip.I had missed all my beauty sleep when they taped that.LOL!!

Uumm yeah ok, you're just like me, we don't have enough sleep time left in our life to improve our looks. Ha! Ha!
Thanks for the props in the video btw.

[John Wright]

John it's way cool and it can accommodate a 315 up front,,,, overall just a pretty awesome sub-frame buddy.I missed this when you posted, but that is cool that it can fit that large chunk of rubber up front like that. You guys did a fantastic job on that 70" Firebird....I really enjoyed the YT clip that was posted and subscribed to your YT channel so that I won't miss any future videos.:smoke:

[coolwelder62]

Albert has Producer's from Hollywood callin now.He is a natural in front of the camera.

[tazzz25906112]

Just thought I'd share a picture from out in Vegas when unloaded the car,,,,, It still amazes me that we pulled this off and achieved a result like this in such a short window....
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/01/vegas1-1.jpg

[Ron S]

Love that car Albert, really want to see that one in person.

[tazzz25906112]

Hell Ron you can drive it buddy...

[coolwelder62]

Damn that's a awesome lookin ride.Who's the lucky guy that got to Build it.

[tazzz25906112]

Heard he was a pretty good guy,,,, musty have been a lie ;-) LOL

[71RS/SS396]

Damn that's a awesome lookin ride.Who's the lucky guy that got to Build it.

Some guy from the food network is what I heard. :spam::yum:

[coolwelder62]

Some guy from the food network is what I heard. :spam::yum:I think he is some kind of Pizza or Bar-B-Q King.

[SS1156]

The car is flat out AWESOME!!!!! What kind of seats are in the car?

[tazzz25906112]

Thanks man,,, the seats are Sparco 505's that have been re-covered in 09-10 (I believe if memory serves me) Cadillac leather utilizing the Sparco pattern....

I see you're in the market for a 70-73 Camaro... I have 2 Camaro's complete (70Z and 72RS 555 aluminum motor car) and 4 pro-touring TA's at various
stages of build maybe we can do some biz as it seems we share similar tastes on vehicles...

[rchaskin]

I got to finally see this car at Run to the ole south last weekend.
This car is killer in person. It definately screams when the throttle is cracked. I really like the hood hinges too!!

Beautiful work.

Randy

[tazzz25906112]

Thanks Randy this is the first time I've visited the thread in a long time and just saw your post.... We are very happy with the car indeed...