Speedtec builds a 2nd Gen Firebird!

**Ben@SpeedTech** · 06-20-2018

Nice!! Sorry to hear about the injury, good luck with that!

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**ddavisart** · 07-16-2018

Thanks Ben! I'm rockin a cast at the moment but its all good. Still trying to chip away at this.

Here's a shot from test fitting the Recaros in the car. They fit perfect and feel great!

Also got the dash base in, vintage air ducts ran, and started routing the electrical/hooking up sensors.

**Bugzilla** · 07-16-2018

I have those same seats in my daily driver. Absolutely love them! You made a good choice.

**ddavisart** · 07-17-2018

Originally Posted by Bugzilla

I have those same seats in my daily driver. Absolutely love them! You made a good choice.

Awesome! Great to hear. They felt great when testing them. Does yours have the seat heaters in them? I picked these up used but in Mint condition locally. They have heaters inside I was thinking about wiring up.

**Bugzilla** · 07-17-2018

Nope, no heaters in mine. Honestly, they never seem to get hot in the summer or cold in the winter.

Just be warned, with the bottom side bolsters being so tall, they tend to get you right up the butt when getting in or out. Got to be a bit creative getting in or out of them haha.

**ddavisart** · 08-08-2018

Originally Posted by Bugzilla

Just be warned, with the bottom side bolsters being so tall, they tend to get you right up the butt when getting in or out. Got to be a bit creative getting in or out of them haha.

HAHA, I can definitely see that happening!

Well cast finally came off. My wrist is at about 50% strength but nice to have that thing out of the way. Was able to get a glass place to stop by and set the front/back glass on the car to help keep the dust out of it with some black moldings. Also installed a pretty slick wiper system from Raingear. Not sure how much rain the car will see but figured might as well update that while i'm in there. A few pics to keep the thread up to date.

**ddavisart** · 09-04-2018

Still chipping away whenever I'm lucky enough to find some free time. Wrist is back to feeling good which is great.

Got the new side glass in and put in a power window system from Nu Relic. Derusted the original window rails inside the door and shot a little clear on them before installing since the kit just included the regulator and switches. Also got some door sills and door vents in from Eddie Motorsports that look great. Stuck the door locks in also and will be installing a classic keyless entry setup hopefully soon so I dont end up scratching up the black paint. Some pics from the past couple of weeks.

**opnwide** · 11-21-2018

I like it! If I ever retire to Mexico, I'm building a Firebird like this one. (no way would I take my 50th aniv.)

**syborg tt** · 11-22-2018

What an incredible build and great ideas.

Ps I'm glad your wrist is getting better.

**TBART70** · 11-22-2018

Absolutely gorgeous!

**ddavisart** · 01-23-2019

Thanks guys, Here's a little something i've been working on. Needed some sort of gauge panel for the gauges I had made and didn't really see much on the market I liked. Ended up making a template from the original one and cnc-ing a custom one from it out of aluminum. Turned out great. Will take some more pics once Its fully in the car with the gauges installed but here you go for now.

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**Alponcho** · 01-23-2019

That’s a cool gauge panel. Any interest in making another one?

**ddavisart** · 01-23-2019

Originally Posted by Alponcho

That’s a cool gauge panel. Any interest in making another one?

Thanks! This one i made to compensate for different gauge sizes, new vintage indicator panel, raingear wiper system, and a few other tweaks. If its worth my time, I wouldn't mind doing another

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**cpd004** · 01-24-2019

Nice! Can't wait to see it with the gauges in.

**Ripper** · 02-01-2019

nice project and nice panel!

Care to share that cad-file? I have the same problem fitting a dash into mine and starting with those outer contours would really be help a lot!

**syborg tt** · 02-01-2019

Dustin I love the dash can't wait to see it with gauges.

**ddavisart** · 02-15-2019

Thanks guys, I actually ended up having a thin carbon fiber insert cut by protech composites off my template to give the gauge panel a little more flare. I think it should work out great in the car. Here's a pic with it together ready to drop in.

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**Josh@Ridetech** · 02-15-2019

Originally Posted by ddavisart

Thanks guys, I actually ended up having a thin carbon fiber insert cut by protech composites off my template to give the gauge panel a little more flare. I think it should work out great in the car. Here's a pic with it together ready to drop in.

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Very nice. That's going to look great in the car.

**FLYNAVY53** · 02-15-2019

very cool build...looking forward to seeing the rest of it come together!

**Senek67RS** · 02-16-2019

@Dustin. I see it says Pacifica on your profile, is that Pacifica, CA?

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