69 Firebird Build

[Motown 454]

Phil That looks sweet . What brand is that hose . I want to use all black hose and fittings on mine. I like the black on the air filter and valve covers. Sweet. Have you tried to start it yet??

[69TAPoser]

Phil That looks sweet . What brand is that hose . I want to use all black hose and fittings on mine. I like the black on the air filter and valve covers. Sweet. Have you tried to start it yet??

Thanks guys. Hey Wayne. The fittings and hose are all Jeg's brand. I fhaven't fired the engine in the car yet, still need to do the wiring.

Also, my steering shaft goes right thru 3 header tubes on my Doug's headers, so I am looking into custom headers.

Any new news on FNQUIK?

Phil

[Motown 454]

Nothing from Mike but I bought a Fast XFI for the car.I'm going to post a better picture in my build thread. I got it reasonable.
These car are a never ending story....

[69TAPoser]

These car are a never ending story....

...Ain't that the truth!

Phil

[68400BIRD]

Great progress. I hope I do not run into to many things that need to be redone. I plan on installing my complete suspension and drive train to mock everything up and then take it all back out. At that point I will have all of the brackets,lines, and rear end figured out. I hope. LOL Keep up the great work.

[Motown 454]

Headers look sweet Phil. They'll really shine in your engine bay.

[69TAPoser]

Truck is looking awesome Rich! You are going to have 2 projects done before I finish 1! I did pick up my next project though, a rolling '73 Camaro shell from CA that is solid (http://www.73camarobuild.com). I will start on this when the 'Bird goes to paint jail this winter.

Sorry to hear about the flat tappet cam issue. Guys with those cams around here are running the Valvoline VR1 racing oil with higher zinc or they are running an oil additive. What were you using for oil? My '69 has a hydraulic roller cam, so I hope to avoid the lobe wear issue.

Thanks Wayne, I will post some pics of the mock-up process and the results.

Phil

[69TAPoser]

No new pics worth posting yet, but I have been working hard on the Bird.

The radiator support is in and I have created brackets to mount the AFCO alum radiator. The rad is at my welder's shop where he is tigging the brackets on.

Also, the rear axles are at the machine shop where they are taking care of the wheel interference issue. Should have them back tomorrow.

The fenders are repaired and the inner fenders have been blasted and are almost ready for paint. My hinges are being prepped for paint....the doors are the next to get installed.

I have been doing lots of research on driveline angles as I am getting ready to locate the pinion angle of the rear axle (I am using the DSE adjustable pads). I am measuring and getting ready to order my drive shaft from CC5Speed. They have recommended a 3.5" aluminum drive shaft based on my HP.

Talk about project creep...the picture below just blew me away. I may change my stripe color. What do you guys think....

Flat black stripes:


Or stick with the silver stripes...?



Which way would you go?

[hdesign]

Phil, I still like the silver stripes better.

[pchdrive]

Phil,
Listen to Ben and stick with silver.
Rich

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

flat black..

[gto406]

I am with Mr. V, flat black! Sweet looking 'Bird Phil, btw!

[cdoggy81]

Try to tie the stripe in with the shade / color of the inside of your rims. Silver rims = silver stripe. Black rims = black stripe...
Good stuff so far!!! :-)

[Motown 454]

I thought you were going to say that was your newest project. lol I like the black stripes. Either way you can't go wrong..

[69TAPoser]

I thought you were going to say that was your newest project. lol I like the black stripes. Either way you can't go wrong..

LOL Wayne. I wish I had the coin to get a new Camaro right now. It's all going into the Bird!

Phil

[69TAPoser]

Okay, thanks guys! I will stick to the plan (silver stripes).

Today I set my pinion angle and measured for the drive shaft. I will be ordering the shaft on Monday.

I also pulled the rear out as I was using the adjustable DSE leaf pads and they need to be welded now that the angle has been set. While it's out, the welder will also add 2 brake line mounts then it will go to the powdercoater.

I got the radiator back from the Welder and will get that mounted tomorrow and post some pics.

Phil

[69TAPoser]

Radiator support and radiator installed...






...still need to cleanup the bracket welds a bit.

Inner fenders aren't installed as they are being painted.

Phil

[69TAPoser]

Rearend housing blasted, powdercoated, and installed:



Driveshaft from Inland Empire (alum. 3.5" with a 1350 pinion universal):

[Motown 454]

Looks good Phil..

[69TAPoser]

Weekend progress, the car is rolling again with it's final stance:







Phil