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    1. #341
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      That is one hard front end to put together. Took me forever on my 69. It looks cool but I have no idea deal what the engineers were thinking!



    2. #342
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      So will your front bumper be fiberglass or did you have yours painted?

    3. #343
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      The front bumper is painted.
      Joe
      1969 Firebird Project
      1967 Frirebird 400 convertible
      2013 Boss 302

    4. #344
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      Joe
      1969 Firebird Project
      1967 Frirebird 400 convertible
      2013 Boss 302

    5. #345
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      nicely done. I started to pull my front grill / radiator support assembly on my 71 and gave up after an hour after making almost no progress.
      Just getting the headlights out was a major undertaking. I decided I would just go up and over with the engine and trans assembly even if it meant ultimately separating the two and installing trans from under the car.

      I did get the motor / TH350 combo out of the car that way with my HF 2 ton lift using only half the boom height available.
      T56 magnum going back in - understand it's bigger and heavier, but the lift can handle it. Only question really is can we angle the trans enough with the front nose on. Pretty long engine bay in the second gens. I'm thinking it's possible. I'm going to try it if I can get 2 helpers.
      1971 Camaro - 406 / T56
      2016 Camaro SS convertible
      2018 Colorado 4x4

    6. #346
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      I would have pulled the front clip off as one piece: fenders, hood, nose, lower valence. Then pull the radiator and support and you are in business.
      Joe
      1969 Firebird Project
      1967 Frirebird 400 convertible
      2013 Boss 302

    7. #347
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      Nice job on the reassembly of the front end. That looks very straight. The gaps look good. That is super tough to get it just right like you did. I’m really excited to see this car on the road! Hopefully I’ll get my 69 Firebird back from the sandblasters in a few weeks.

    8. #348
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      Looks outstanding! I’m with you on the chrome, it always looked weird to me with the endura wrapped headlights. I think they kept the chrome to distinguish it from the monochromatic GTO front end?

      I loved the Trans Am because the white didn’t make the small chrome mini bumper stand out so much. I’ve always been partial to 67/68 for silly reasons, the full length front chrome bumper and the ignition key placement on the dash instead of the steering column.

      Your car is a beauty.
      Ben

    9. #349
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      I thought about going in the direction the Trans Am Series teams went with the early '69 Firebirds. I'm pretty sure the 67-68 fromt bumper would bolt up, but the style lines of the front fender would not match. It seems like a lot of the high end '69 builds fab up a front bumper that looks more like the 67-68. I like the look of the early '70's GTO better than that...That's why I painted the bumper.Name:  47386125_10156663702449627_7359431946369236992_o.jpg
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      Joe
      1969 Firebird Project
      1967 Frirebird 400 convertible
      2013 Boss 302

    10. #350
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      Quote Originally Posted by jlwdvm View Post
      I thought about going in the direction the Trans Am Series teams went with the early '69 Firebirds. I'm pretty sure the 67-68 fromt bumper would bolt up, but the style lines of the front fender would not match. It seems like a lot of the high end '69 builds fab up a front bumper that looks more like the 67-68. I like the look of the early '70's GTO better than that...That's why I painted the bumper.Name:  47386125_10156663702449627_7359431946369236992_o.jpg
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      I remember reading a long time ago, instead of building new cars for the 1969 season, they modified the earlier bodies to look more like the newer models. Hence the "hybrid" appearance with 1968 front bumpers and lower valence, with squared off 1969-isque quarters still sporting the 1968 vents.
      Red Forman: "The Mustang's front end is problematic; get yourself a Firebird."

    11. #351
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Size:  224.0 KBThere probably isn’t any restoration project I can’t handle...since I was able to figure out the 69 Firebird front end! If cooling is ever a problem at the track, I can pull the grills. Probably won’t be a problem with the C&R radiator though. Trim is on and carpet is going in. The painter wants it in his booth at an indoor show this weekend.
      Joe
      1969 Firebird Project
      1967 Frirebird 400 convertible
      2013 Boss 302

    12. #352
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      Looking good!
      Wayne
      Car FINALLY home !!!!!! lol
      Project FNQUIK https://www.pro-touring.com/showthre...ghlight=FNQUIK

    13. #353
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Size:  224.0 KBThere probably isn’t any restoration project I can’t handle...since I was able to figure out the 69 Firebird front end! If cooling is ever a problem at the track, I can pull the grills. Probably won’t be a problem with the C&R radiator though. Trim is on and carpet is going in. The painter wants it in his booth at an indoor show this weekend.
      Car looks great!


      1967 Firebird "Poor-Boy Build"
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    14. #354
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Size:  242.6 KBPaint door panels, door sills, plumb Accusump and oil cooler and I might be done....for now!
      Joe
      1969 Firebird Project
      1967 Frirebird 400 convertible
      2013 Boss 302

    15. #355
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      That is one awesome looking race car!

    16. #356
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      Not sure why more people don't build 67-69 Firebirds. looks great!

    17. #357
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      Joe
      1969 Firebird Project
      1967 Frirebird 400 convertible
      2013 Boss 302

    18. #358
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      Quote Originally Posted by chickn View Post
      Not sure why more people don't build 67-69 Firebirds. looks great!
      Once they run out of Camaros they will start.

    19. #359
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Size:  134.7 KBDrivers’s side of my interior is done....down to the sill plate. I’m happy with how well the carpet fits, consider the subframe connectors and roll cage. Got my mom involved. She made the emergency brake boot to match the shifter boot. I covered the aftermarket sail panels with leftover headliner. After I get the interior done, it’s on to the Accusump.
      Joe
      1969 Firebird Project
      1967 Frirebird 400 convertible
      2013 Boss 302

    20. #360
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Size:  396.1 KBSigned up for my first track day with the car in May, so it’s time to get all the loose ends buttoned up! I ended up buying new valve covers and a PCV catch can from Motion Raceworks. It helps that they are only 10 minutes away! Accusump has been plumbed and wired up with a switch on the dash. The oil cooler located in the radiator will be controlled by an Improved Racing thermostat located above the filter. I used 2000 degree hose protector in all of the areas that were in areas remotely close to header pipes.
      Joe
      1969 Firebird Project
      1967 Frirebird 400 convertible
      2013 Boss 302

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