My 1967 Firebird (Updates)

[Buryingthesun]

Here are some more pictures of everything mocked up for the engine. Im working on building a custom radiator support now for the C&R NASCAR radiator and carbon duct.

[chiva]

Bad ass!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Buryingthesun]

Water pump came in the other day, working on having spacers made up to clear the front timing cover. From what I can tell this is a very high quality part, I was a little sticker shocked by the price but its worth every penny. With only a 6-7 amp draw on the electrical system this thing is going to be great! Spacers will be water jet cut locally by my neighbor and then sent off for a hard coat anodize.

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This past weekend I made a trip out to NY to visit my engine builder and to drop off a lot of parts for him. My block is almost ready for assembly, just needs a final hone and a dip in the tank to wash it out completely and then its time to install the Callie's 408ci stroker kit. I forgot how nice the Stage 2.5 243's I had Texas Speed & Performance do for me came out!

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Another side project I'm working on for the Firebird is the steering column. I know that doesn't sound overly exciting or complicated but I wanted to have power assisted steering without all the fuss of hydraulics (lines, pump, reservoir) Introducing The Vauxhaull Corsa C electronic power steering column and spares I picked up over the weekend. This column has been used in motorsports for a while on kit cars and rally cars alike. The nice part about it is you can variably adjust resistance of a knob I will mount on the dash! A lot of information on this was discovered from reading up on MkII Escorts in the UK used for rally racing, Then I met a guy locally to me that does Time Attack and he was swapping out his set up for some even more wild KYB system.

I fitted my Sabelt steering wheel to the Woodward racing quick release (zero play in this unit) and added some carbon fiber brackets I will be using to secure the column to the chassis.

[Buryingthesun]

More parts on order, I hope to get another full update on for next weekend

[vette427-sbc]

Loving the direction this car is heading!

[Buryingthesun]

Loving the direction this car is heading!

Thank you! I had a vision when I originally started my build but it’s evolved in a pretty solid vision now. Just time and money at this point to make it happen. Mostly time since I’m doing it all myself and I’m only home on weekends.