!!Let's see those Firebirds!!

[Jeremy]

Critter tell us more about your guages. The speedo and tach sure aren't stock, but the others look stock.

[critter]

Mike, thanks, that's why it was rescued. Not many SD TAs with a vinyl top.

Jeremy, the speedo and tach came from SpeedHut.com. I have nothing but praise for those guys. I had problems with the initial purchase. The tach was bouncing like Tigger on a meth rush and the speedo wouldn't read the signal from the TCI transmission control computer. They built me a new tach with noise suppression built in to counter the noisy HEI and took back the original speedometer when I decided to go around the TCI unit with a GPS speedometer.

The best thing about these gauges is that I didn't have to hack up the dash. I used a spare instrument cluster and cut the plastic plate that fits behind the speedo and tach. The gauges mount directly to the bezel with retaining rings. A little creative wiring and I was done.

The speedometer may go back one more time. They tell me they can modify it to give me an indicator for bright lights and brake warning light. That's the 2 things I lost with the change. Oh, and the GPS speedometer records 1/4 mile time as well.

[vannatta20]

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

"Ya Smell me?"

[Ishmael]

cool teaser - what about the rest?

[tnbandit]

My 78 Trans Am. 400 freshly rebuilt w/Comp 262 cam, 350TH auto w/ shift kit, 2.56 gears. Lowered 1.5" in front, stock rearend height, All new bushings & balljoints in the front. Sparco knockoff seats. Still lots of work to do. Just a little at a time as money allows.

[Ishmael]

my favourite part is the cb

[NOT A TA]

I posted a couple pics of my car about 3 years ago in this thread but figured I'd put up a couple recent ones since I've changed the interior since with a full cage, race seats, fire systems etc. and I'm going to change the exterior appearance soon, so it won't look like this any more. It'll still be red but new wheels, brakes, tires, and maybe a few other surprises. An Alfa Romeo lost an engine just as I was about to pass it at the Palm Beach International road course and whatever chemicals came out of it damaged the paint on my hood and scoop, so thats what the spots are in the paint of the first pic. I've got a different hood I want to use anyway so I guess nows the time since I couldn't buff out the stains. Anyway here's a few pics from the past couple years of the car in it's current state.

[critter]

I never get tired of looking at it.

[NOT A TA]

I never get tired of looking at it.

Thanks critter! It sits now as I envisioned 10 years ago when I first saw the Hotchkis F-71 Camaro and dreamed of what I wanted do to the car. Other than the cage and safety equipment it's looked pretty much the same for 6-7 years now and it's time for a change. Luckily, winning the Performance Therapy Photo Contest is giving me an opportunity to do upgrades I wouldn't have done for a long time. Rushforth Wheels, Baer Brakes and a new set of Yokohamas all at the same time!

[srh3trinity]

Thanks critter! It sits now as I envisioned 10 years ago when I first saw the Hotchkis F-71 Camaro and dreamed of what I wanted do to the car. Other than the cage and safety equipment it's looked pretty much the same for 6-7 years now and it's time for a change. Luckily, winning the Performance Therapy Photo Contest is giving me an opportunity to do upgrades I wouldn't have done for a long time. Rushforth Wheels, Baer Brakes and a new set of Yokohamas all at the same time!

When are we going to be seeing pics of the update? Did you decide which Rushforths yet?

[tnbandit]

my favourite part is the cb

Gotta keep a tribute to being a "Bandit" fan! Lol

[Lenie]

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[NASH JUDGE]

468 pump gas. Hot August Nights RENO

[WS6]

quit teasing us Lenie and get that thing finished! It's one of the best 1st gens I've seen. I love how you incorporated the 69 Camaro running lights into the front valance. The black is so deep too. Love it!

[Ishmael]

Car porn without the dragons!

[NOT A TA]

I agree with WS6 Lenie! Lets see that car on the road! The front end looks great with the lights in the valance!!!

Srh3trinity: Just got the brakes from Baer so I can get started soon. I've been using The 14 Car as my daily driver so I need to switch things around and make some working room in the garage. Haven't decided which Rushforths for sure yet. I've gotta decide pretty quick though because as soon as the brakes are installed I can measure for backspacing and order the wheels. Tires are here already.

[T_Raven]

Lenie you're such a pic tease.

[Lenie]

quit teasing us Lenie and get that thing finished! It's one of the best 1st gens I've seen. I love how you incorporated the 69 Camaro running lights into the front valance. The black is so deep too. Love it!

Thanks all, wish I had more time to finish. Would have others work on it but really want to do it myself.

[tnbandit]

I like the pack of cigarettes laying next to the fire extinguisher lol. Do you smoke when you race that thing? I know I would have to just to calm my nerves lol. I absolutely love the 2nd pic. Damn what a beauty!