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    1. 02-25-2007 #1
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      Introducing Lisa's Project EmptyNest

      Well, Lisa was going to do a 69 Camaro convertible we have until we found this 69 Firebird convertible. Lisa has always been a fan of Trans Ams and Firebirds. We have had a lot of them over the years, but never a early ragtop. Lisa thinks the 69 T/A is one of the best looking muscle cars ever built. And I tend to agree. And Lisa being a Florida girl, she has to have a convertible.

      As I said, we found the Firebird a couple weeks ago causing a eleventh hour change of plans for this years SEMA car. We contacted Carter Hickman and asked if he could produce a 80% complete rendering before the Hot Rods & Restoration show next week. Carter Hickman accepted the challenge and is doing a bang up job on the renderings. He has done a amazing amount of work in a short time period. We have some details to work out, but this thing is looking so awesome I had to post what we have.

      A few of drivetrain and suspension details are up in the air, but should be worked out at the HR&R Show. A few things are certain including a All Aluminum injected poncho mountain motor. Transmission is still open for discussion, she likes to shift, but with the power were putting in it I would like her to keep both hands on the wheel! We will run a solid Moser axle but have not committed to suspension system yet. Same for the front clip, were looking at options right now. Brakes will be Wilwood 14" with blue calipers, that is a no brainer. The wheels will be a one off set of 3 piece 19 X 13 and 19 X 11 with 355 / 30 / 19 rears and 295 / 30 / 19 fronts. The blue carbon fiber is a custom weave we are having done. I saw something similar on a bike recently, fricken fantastic! Pint will be House of Kolors Pearl white with the natural exposed Carbon fiber for the stripes.

      We are making the molds for the deck lid, hard boot, hood, wing, and Lisa is going to be making her own parts! She is going to be pretty involved and dirty working with Michael. Basically, Michael and I got to do one, now it's Lisa's turn to build a car with her son.



      Your either going to love it or hate it. It is Prodigy style for sure, and most either love or hate that! I think this does a good job of following in Project Prodigy's tracks.



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    3. 02-25-2007 #2
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      Nice...Can't wait to see it at SEMA
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      looks like its goin to be a great ride!! cant wait to see it at SEMA
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      Gonna be SWEET!! The wheels are the clincher,very unique!
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      Kickass car!! I cant wait to see this one unfold.
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      hey Frank looks awsome,keep us posted on the build.
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      WOW!!!!!!!!!!

      I am stoked to watch this one come to life!!! That is one INCREDIBLE rendering... and those wheels... SHAZAM!!!! Total knockout!!!
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      Oh yeah! That thing is all that AND a platter of fried pickles!
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      badass project. The plans for the motor give me a wood
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      Frank and Lisa that is going to be one kick a$$ car. Can't wait to see the progression.

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      Sweet, What are you doing for power???
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    14. 02-26-2007 #13
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      All Aluminum Big cube Poncho power
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      Cool, I was wondering if you were going modern or ole' style,
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      Very, Very Nice Frank and Lisa. Can't wait to see it progress and see it done!
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      Interesting, Frank. Should be a great car when done, and congrats to Lisa for being YET ANOTHER PERSON WHO BUYS A CAR AND GETS IT DONE IN A MICRO FRACTION OF THE TIME IT'S TAKING ME FOR MINE!!!!!

      I'm curious though....what "lessons learned" will you be applying to this build that you got from Prodigy?
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      That looks cool Frank.
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      That cars is a beauty cant wait to see it come together ...
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      "Empty Nest"! We should all be able to cellibrate an empty nest in the same manner.
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      so that's where all the money I spend at GPSuperstore is ending up!!! LOL

      Looks good Frank and Lisa.............hopefully we'll see good pics along the way, of it being built.

      Love the carbon fiber stripe idea.....(note to self: call paint shop today!!!)
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