79 Firebird Project TigerHawk

[bhcustomdesigns]

I got alittle more work done on the firebird today,I was going to order some billet vents for the door jambs but I decided to fab something up myself to replace the original plastic vents.I still have some more work to do before they are finished.

[srh3trinity]

I am not sure why I never commented on the rendering of the rear bumper treatment. I had a rendering done with a similar concept, but unless I go with a fuel cell, I can't think of a way to route the exhaust to have a center exit.

[bhcustomdesigns]

I am not sure why I never commented on the rendering of the rear bumper treatment. I had a rendering done with a similar concept, but unless I go with a fuel cell, I can't think of a way to route the exhaust to have a center exit.

I had the same problem,I thought about it for along time finally decided I would just go with a fuel cell.

[bhcustomdesigns]

I worked on the transmission tunnel this weekend,I set a engine block and trans in the car to get some measurements.I plan on getting the tunnel made this week.

[bhcustomdesigns]

Getting alittle closer to finishing the frame,I still have to do the trans crossmember driveshaft loop and exhaust pass thru.

[LeighP]

I am not sure why I never commented on the rendering of the rear bumper treatment. I had a rendering done with a similar concept, but unless I go with a fuel cell, I can't think of a way to route the exhaust to have a center exit.

I had the idea to use a factory tank from something that mounted vertically behind the seat / under the parcel tray......only downside is putting weight above the roll centre - which a fuel cell would do anyway. At least a vertical tank would give more trunk room and give plenty of under floor area for some Vette style mufflers and centre outlets. Add a quarter panel mounted flip open filler, or modify the trunk lid so a filler/mount with drain sat through the trunk skin. didn't do it on my 71.....maybe next build.
I actually set up the tank system in my 34 Ford Roadster this way.....tank right behind the seats. Worked very well.

[bhcustomdesigns]

I had the idea to use a factory tank from something that mounted vertically behind the seat / under the parcel tray......only downside is putting weight above the roll centre - which a fuel cell would do anyway. At least a vertical tank would give more trunk room and give plenty of under floor area for some Vette style mufflers and centre outlets. Add a quarter panel mounted flip open filler, or modify the trunk lid so a filler/mount with drain sat through the trunk skin. didn't do it on my 71.....maybe next build.
I actually set up the tank system in my 34 Ford Roadster this way.....tank right behind the seats. Worked very well.

Thats a good idea on the fuel tank,I am going to do a flip open fuel filler on the quarter panel.

[jlcustomz]

I think your door jamb vent idea should look cool when done, I always like to come up with something(hopefully) no one else has done , which is no easy task these days.

Small details keep em looking at your work.

[bhcustomdesigns]

I think your door jamb vent idea should look cool when done, I always like to come up with something(hopefully) no one else has done , which is no easy task these days.

Small details keep em looking at your work.

Thanks,I finally got them welded in the other day I believe they will look good when done.

[WS6]

I can't tell from your pictures but some of these cars had a problem with the door jam area stamping. Basically, in the curve as the jam comes up off the rocker and into the vertical, the metal would fold over and not be smooth right through there. Cutting that area out and replacing it with a smooth piece of metal is something else you can do if your car happens to suffer from that flaw. I can't remember if my car has that problem because I haven't seen my car in nearly a year but I plan to fix that are as well if necessary. Just a thought.

Keep up the good work.

[bhcustomdesigns]

I can't tell from your pictures but some of these cars had a problem with the door jam area stamping. Basically, in the curve as the jam comes up off the rocker and into the vertical, the metal would fold over and not be smooth right through there. Cutting that area out and replacing it with a smooth piece of metal is something else you can do if your car happens to suffer from that flaw. I can't remember if my car has that problem because I haven't seen my car in nearly a year but I plan to fix that are as well if necessary. Just a thought.

Keep up the good work.

Yeah mine has that problem to,I am going to cut it out and replace it.

[ryeguy2006a]

Would you mind posting some more pictures of how you relocated the wiper motor? I want to do something similar.

[bhcustomdesigns]

Would you mind posting some more pictures of how you relocated the wiper motor? I want to do something similar.

What I done was cut out the section of firewall where it was originally mounted and relocated it to the driver side cowl corner then I just extended the shaft that drives the wipers so it would reach the new location.I will take some pictures of it tomorrow and post them so you can get a better look at it.

[ryeguy2006a]

Very slick, I really like that idea. I look forward to seeing some more detailed pictures.

[bhcustomdesigns]

Here is a couple more pics of the location of the wiper motor,I just cut out the old area of firewall where it was located originally and welded it back in on the cowl corner.I havent extended the rod that drives the wipers yet,but there is plenty of room inside of the cowl for the rod to reach the new location and operate.

[ryeguy2006a]

Very clean. I like that, such a great idea. Thank you for adding the pictures. I am going to attempt the same thing, but using a 99 Z28 wiper motor, and try to put delay wipers in my car. We will see how that goes.

[bhcustomdesigns]

I installed the inner frame rails today tomorrow I am going to get the drivesaft loop finished.

[bhcustomdesigns]

I got the floor pans made,I still have to run them thru the bead roller and finish the tunnels for the exhaust system and the transmission.

[LeighP]

Looks like you'll pick up some headroom....those floors are quite a bit lower than stock.

[Olav]

Thats a good idea on the fuel tank,I am going to do a flip open fuel filler on the quarter panel.

I looked int that for my Camaro. A fueltank for Opel manta GSI or GTE will fit perfect in that location. Opel is also GM :-) . The filler neck on top need to be cut 10cm or 4" from the tank an rerouted to the q-panel- The tank is mounted behind the rear seat on the Opel so it have the fuel sender in proper position and it have nice mounting flange to the body. For thoserunning EFI the pump will be gravity feed without placing it to low on the frameraills or floor.
The only issue is the weight added above rear axle. approx 50kg/ 100lbs. That is the only reason fornot doing this, The package room it takes up is minimal of the space we use.

Olav