1971 Firebird Formula

[qnitro]

Ordered this front spoiler from Randys...

[70Uglybird]

Car looks amazing! Wish I could find someone to do that work here in the PNW! Thank you for sharing the Spoiler by Randy! Last I checked he wasn't going to make one for early 2nd gens! I didn't know it existed, getting a Money order out tomorrow!

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[qnitro]

Thanks, this is the 5th car I have done.. and I keep learning more and more about what NOT to do and do it right the first time...I have the speed tech motor mounts, and tranny cross member coming, I also did a LS2/LS3 Cnc'd heads, custom cam, sheet metal intake powder coated black, T56 LS7 clutch,Holley MPFI controller, Wegner Black Billet front drive and vintage air...Plan is to have in running in Nov before Thanksgiving..

[65Longroof]

Looking really good, thought about blacking the rear panel on my 70.

[qnitro]

Went out to see car today in person, looks awesome! I wll be picking up next weekend..Don did a great job

[OLDFLM]

Can't wait to see Randy's spoiler on there! Looking good!!

[cdoggy81]

Looks really good! That will be an awesome ride :]
What made you go with the later rear spoiler ends vs the early style?

[qnitro]

Since its not really a 1971 Formula(fake) I liked the later spoiler on the car...Its a Carbon fiber trunk lid and center spoiler, its the ends that are odd and they dont quite line up right... Im also struggling with the hood.. the hood is not aligning like I want, and is driving me nuts!!

[Motown 454]

It came out great!

[dhutton]

Since its not really a 1971 Formula(fake) I liked the later spoiler on the car...Its a Carbon fiber trunk lid and center spoiler, its the ends that are odd and they dont quite line up right... Im also struggling with the hood.. the hood is not aligning like I want, and is driving me nuts!!

I think the likely issue with the hood is that the crown has sagged and has widened the hood and therefore spread the hinge mounting points. This causes the hinge to bind because it no longer lines up with the hinge mounts on the fender. The use of billet hinges which have no clearance between the hinge arms compounds the issue. Factory hinges would likely be more forgiving. The construction techniques used on this hood suck. It is incredibly heavy while at the same time structurally weak. Flat steel pop riveted to the inner structure as a bandaid fix which adds very little strength. Of course it goes without saying I am just talking through my hat here....

Don

[qnitro]

Don, is the man, he has spent alot of time to get this hood right(not to mention the car).. he has 2 hoods and both are showing the same issue..the billet hinges are not forgiving at all.. but we think we have a way to solve the issue, fingers crossed...The thing about Don is he is even MORE anal than I am.. He is a perfectionist, the car looks amazing in the sun, the side is just as smooth as I could have ever hoped..SUPER HAPPY WITH CAR!!

I think the likely issue with the hood is that the crown has sagged and has widened the hood and therefore spread the hinge mounting points. This causes the hinge to bind because it no longer lines up with the hinge mounts on the fender. The use of billet hinges which have no clearance between the hinge arms compounds the issue. Factory hinges would likely be more forgiving. The construction techniques used on this hood suck. It is incredibly heavy while at the same time structurally weak. Flat steel pop riveted to the inner structure as a bandaid fix which adds very little strength. Of course it goes without saying I am just talking through my hat here....

Don

[qnitro]

Ohhh this is my Last Pontiac... Im over it( the issues with the flares, or the hoods).. Im doing my 70 Boss next, than the 70 Z28 Don sold me..

[dhutton]

Ohhh this is my Last Pontiac... Im over it( the issues with the flares, or the hoods).. Im doing my 70 Boss next, than the 70 Z28 Don sold me..

I don't believe you. I saw the way you were gazing at the blue 68 Firebird project car.... LOL...

Don

[qnitro]

Want to know how anal about his work Don is.. We were going over the car and all of it looked great, he kept telling me there is always something that can be better... so I just mentioned some small imperfection on the radiator support.. He went and re-did the support.. Don, you are the BEST!!

[dhutton]

OK, enough already Kevin. I said I'd give you a nice clean driver and that is what I think I delivered. There are far more talented guys on these forums doing far better work. But I am glad you are happy with it. Looking forward to seeing you drive the wheels off it...

For those of you who don't know Kevin he has an awesome collection of cars and a real love of cars. And yes, he does look like his avatar.... LOL....

Don

[qnitro]

Shes on her way home, and I picked up some valve LS Valve covers..




Plus Im almost finished with my 1974

[TerryD]

Looks fantastic! Will be starting on my bird build in a month or so. Still looking for a decent body to start with. May be contacting Don, his work s amazing!
Thanks for the inspiration!

[TerryD]

Kevin, you mentioned "Randy's" on the front spoiler. Who is this?
Thanks

[qnitro]

http://www.spoilersbyrandy.com/Pages/default.aspx

Kevin, you mentioned "Randy's" on the front spoiler. Who is this?
Thanks

[NY337]

Drool on the 74 TA. Please show more! This is the ONLY car I would want to PT. Hard to find a good one in the Northeast.