69 Firebird Build

[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

[SamHatco]

Silver, no question about it.

Sam