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    1. #281
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      I feel your pain

      I feel your pain! I am trying to align my front bumper assy on my firebird and I just don't have enough hands. It a three person job

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    2. #282
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      I have original front fenders with aftermarket headlight surrounds. I also have a bunch of pix from a barn find '69 TA that was unmolested. Nothing was as perfect from the factory as we may think it was! I placed a floor jack and 2x4 under the beak and jacked it into place, and then tightened the frame bolts. I'm working by myself 95% of the time too.
      Joe
      1969 Firebird Project
      1967 Frirebird 400 convertible
      2013 Boss 302

    3. #283
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      Aug 2010
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      What a nice build,A friend of mine while in the Marine Corps around 1977-9 time period .Had a real 69 T/A.He blew the original 400 engine and put a built 408 big block chevy in it.

    4. #284
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      Quote Originally Posted by jlwdvm View Post
      I have original front fenders with aftermarket headlight surrounds. I also have a bunch of pix from a barn find '69 TA that was unmolested. Nothing was as perfect from the factory as we may think it was! I placed a floor jack and 2x4 under the beak and jacked it into place, and then tightened the frame bolts. I'm working by myself 95% of the time too.
      good idea

    5. #285
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      Chasing gaps and started sanding....again! Also thought it would be a good time to see how the OEM lower windshield trim fit with the fenders and cowel. Name:  IMG_0805.jpg
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      Joe
      1969 Firebird Project
      1967 Frirebird 400 convertible
      2013 Boss 302

    6. #286
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      I am also working on a 69 Firebird and I am having issues with the hood to the fender gap. My gap at the hood/fender gap at the front of the hood is a little more than 1/4" . Does this compare to the hood/fender gap on your Firebird? I have aftermarket fenders and a glass hood so i am not sure if the is correct. Could you measure the hood opening (front tip of fender to front tip of fender) My measurement s 49-1/8" which i assume should be 49"

    7. #287
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      Jan 2011
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      Just finished reading thread from start to finish. Really good thanks, given me many ideas and solutions for a 69 Camaro build I'm doing, cheers

    8. #288
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      I'm using a steel Parts Place hood I purchased with their TA kit several years ago....along with OEM fenders, cowl, and lower valence, reskinned doors,and repop quarters. As you can read in my thread from another site (I like to pick the Camaro boys' brains sometimes) I was able to figure out a few things yesterday. In my case, I needed to square up my rad support and I also trimmed my solid bushings down from 13/16" to 1/2" to help with severe binding that was taking place in the lower fender when trying to get thee fender-rocker gap to 1/16" Gaps look much better now!

      https://www.camaros.net/forums/12-bo...g-problem.html
      Joe
      1969 Firebird Project
      1967 Frirebird 400 convertible
      2013 Boss 302

    9. #289
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      The car is in bodywork jail again. At least it is house arrest! I'm in the process of blocking the SPI 2K and will need to recoat and block again before paint. It's a slow 1-man job, but I guess you eat an elephant 1 bite at a time.Name:  IMG_0908.jpg
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      Joe
      1969 Firebird Project
      1967 Frirebird 400 convertible
      2013 Boss 302

    10. #290
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      It’s a long process but will be one of the biggest paybacks. Looking good.
      Wayne
      Car FINALLY home !!!!!! lol
      Project FNQUIK https://www.pro-touring.com/showthre...ghlight=FNQUIK

    11. #291
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      Quote Originally Posted by jlwdvm View Post
      Finally buttoned up the rear close out panels. they are coated with a layer of Boom Mat and then Duplicolor bed liner. Time to start sanding tte body!Attachment 155908
      That close out looks great!


      1967 Firebird "Poor-Boy Build"
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    12. #292
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      Oct 2018
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      Great build! I will follow the progress. I just picked up a 71 Camaro that has the same V40 wheels in 17" size - having trouble finding the right tire sizes - currently at 255/295 but may have to go 255/285 this time around. Way more options in 18" - at some point I may move the rear 17x9.5" to the front if the BS is right and run a 265/40 tire and then go to a 18x11 in the rear to get a 315 in there. Seems the only way to get 315's these days.

      Boy - back in the day we ran 315's all the time on 4th and 5th gen vettes on 17" wheels. I guess those days have passed.

      Anyway - my car is complete and a driver but I will be making many of the changes you are incorporating such as the T56 and DSE rear suspension.
      1971 Camaro - 406 / T56
      2016 Camaro SS convertible
      2018 Colorado 4x4

    13. #293
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      Turning the car to dust. We have a tentative date for drop off at the painter for final prime, block, and paint of December 15th. Only 7.5 years behind schedule.Name:  IMG_1080.jpg
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      Joe
      1969 Firebird Project
      1967 Frirebird 400 convertible
      2013 Boss 302

    14. #294
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      The driver's side fender lip roll had been bothering me. The ends of the roll tore the metal and had to be repaired on the inside and outside. I ended up hammering the roll flatter nad welding in a small metal patch on each end. You can get a good look at how the inner fender was trimmed and raised as well.Name:  IMG_1122.jpg
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      Joe
      1969 Firebird Project
      1967 Frirebird 400 convertible
      2013 Boss 302

    15. #295
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      Quote Originally Posted by chickn View Post
      I am also working on a 69 Firebird and I am having issues with the hood to the fender gap. My gap at the hood/fender gap at the front of the hood is a little more than 1/4" . Does this compare to the hood/fender gap on your Firebird? I have aftermarket fenders and a glass hood so i am not sure if the is correct. Could you measure the hood opening (front tip of fender to front tip of fender) My measurement s 49-1/8" which i assume should be 49"
      I have original fenders and an aftermarket steel hood. I was able to achieve 3/16" gaps on each side. I would start by measuring the width of your hood front and rear and then add 3/16"x2 for your gaps (or whatever you want for gaps) and then pull the fenders together to get the total gap set front and rear. I had to use a ratchet strap on the front to pull the fenders together so I could measure and then tighten down the front fender bolts.
      Joe
      1969 Firebird Project
      1967 Frirebird 400 convertible
      2013 Boss 302

    16. #296
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      Hi Joe, which brand is your hood? Are you happy with the fit?

    17. #297
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      It's been so long I can't remember. I drove to Chicago to pick up the Trans Am kit. It is either Tamaraz or Parts Place. The fit to OEM fenders is good. it sits a little low in each front corner by the cowl, but that will be an easy fix. I did some fitting of the scoops, but they weren't bad either.
      Joe
      1969 Firebird Project
      1967 Frirebird 400 convertible
      2013 Boss 302

    18. #298
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      Quote Originally Posted by jlwdvm View Post
      It's been so long I can't remember. I drove to Chicago to pick up the Trans Am kit. It is either Tamaraz or Parts Place. The fit to OEM fenders is good. it sits a little low in each front corner by the cowl, but that will be an easy fix. I did some fitting of the scoops, but they weren't bad either.
      Thanks!

    19. #299
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      The beak...minus the OEM rubber filler.Name:  IMG_1127.jpg
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      Joe
      1969 Firebird Project
      1967 Frirebird 400 convertible
      2013 Boss 302

    20. #300
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      Getting as much done on the body as I can before it goes to the paint shop. Gaps are pretty much set and a couple layers of high build 2K should fill in any remaining low spots. The wheel wells on the front fenders had to be worked because I had to roll the inner lip for tire clearance. There was a little cutting, hammering, and rewelding involved. The hood corners where they meet the cowl were a little low and required a thin layer of filler...otherwise, the TA hood is a decent reproduction. Lower windshield trim tab placement was finalized. The dash was replaced, so I didn't have the original holes to use.Name:  IMG_1156.jpg
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      Joe
      1969 Firebird Project
      1967 Frirebird 400 convertible
      2013 Boss 302

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