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    1. 01-08-2015 #1
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      1970 Firebird - Pro Touring Project

      Well guys, I finished the 1970 Trans Am and I didn't know what to do with myself. I was on craigslist about 3:00am the other night and this popped up. I immediately went to the bank the next morning, loaded the trailer, and drove up to north Georgia to buy it. The previous owner was a body shop guy with 29 years experience. He was planning to build the car for himself but ran out of money and had to move to Florida. He was unloading all his car stuff. He had already finished all the sheet metal work and the car was in primer. I have not been able to find any rust anywhere on the car and the original factory red oxide primer can be seen in a lot of places. I was really shocked at the condition of the car. Not to mention it still had the original numbers matching drive train, even though it was only a Pontiac 350 Esprit.


      His plan was to restore it as a Formula 400 clone so he had an original 1970 Formula 400 hood on the car ($1000 by itself) and the rear spoiler. What a perfect car for a pro touring build!


      My first plan of action.... DSE Tubs and DSE Quadralink ... Then in goes the cage


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      No clue what you paid for it (none of my business), but given your story, I think that's a heck of a find as a starting point for a build! Nice score!!!
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      Quote Originally Posted by carbuff View Post
      No clue what you paid for it (none of my business), but given your story, I think that's a heck of a find as a starting point for a build! Nice score!!!
      Carbuff.... I paid 5000 bucks can you believe that!
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      Wow, wish I hadn't even referenced it! ;) An even better score!!!
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      Very cool- I have a 72 I am in the middle of. Same hood too. Looks like you got a hell of a deal
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      the 1972 bird is an awesome car also I just love those early 2nd gen cars.
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      Right I am leaning towards a tribute to the 1970 Jerry Titus SCCA Trans Am, It can be seen here

      http://www.canepa.com/inventory/race...ebird_titus_8/

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      After about 4 days of obsessively researching rear suspension I think I have settled on this..... Its beautiful. I know the Pozzi's are using this and they say it is the best suspension system they have ever run. I was originally leaning towards the DSE Quadralink. I am not sure what the pros and cons are when you compare the IRS to the Quadralink.

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      Quote Originally Posted by jtwoods4 View Post
      Carbuff.... I paid 5000 bucks can you believe that!
      GTFO....its not everyday you find a 70' Firebird on the clearance rack. Awesome starting point and you know I love your other car so ill be keeping an eye on this one.
      -Nick
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      Quote Originally Posted by jtwoods4 View Post
      After about 4 days of obsessively researching rear suspension I think I have settled on this..... Its beautiful. I know the Pozzi's are using this and they say it is the best suspension system they have ever run. I was originally leaning towards the DSE Quadralink. I am not sure what the pros and cons are when you compare the IRS to the Quadralink.

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      That thing is a piece of art
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      Quote Originally Posted by jtwoods4 View Post
      After about 4 days of obsessively researching rear suspension I think I have settled on this..... Its beautiful. I know the Pozzi's are using this and they say it is the best suspension system they have ever run. I was originally leaning towards the DSE Quadralink. I am not sure what the pros and cons are when you compare the IRS to the Quadralink.

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      Wow, that looks pretty spectacular. I guess I don't have to send you photos of my quadralink install now (I'm Gator67 on the other forum)
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      yes please do send the quadlink install pictures I am back and forth right now
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      Looks like a great car to start with. I'll leave this for inspiration.

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      Haha, yeah your not kidding. Rogers car is BAD ASS!!!!!
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      I was gonna say that looks like Rogers t/a.
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      yeah I guess that's already been done I'm going to have to think of something else
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      You know I got the parts to make that one happen buddy ;-) (Roger's is a little more extreme,, but do-able and yes it is likely the coolest TA on the planet)... Imagine a race look with suspension done by Ron Sutton & and Carbon panels by Carbon Kustoms... Things that make you humm....

      You could also do a real well built interpretation of this one
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      Quote Originally Posted by tazzz25906112 View Post
      You know I got the parts to make that one happen buddy ;-) (Roger's is a little more extreme,, but do-able and yes it is likely the coolest TA on the planet)... Imagine a race look with suspension done by Ron Sutton & and Carbon panels by Carbon Kustoms... Things that make you humm....

      You could also do a real well built interpretation of this one
      oh my god Albert that is beautiful. that's the BF Goodrich tire bird design isn't it? I'll give you a call later on this week.
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      Go ahead and build your own version, Roger's in Europe. George has one too here in the USA but I don't think it's been out in years. http://firebirdgallery.com/rrlot1.htm
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      Or maybe Albert's Tirebird idea.

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