OLDFLM's (Ty) 71 Firebird comes to Fletcher's Customs!! Giving back for my Freedom!!

[NOT A TA]

It's kinda close to a 71 Camaro that got a lot of coverage years back named F-71 Hotchkis built the car while developing the second gen packages that later became known as the TVS. http://www.hotchkis.net/p-16-f71-chevy-camaro.aspx

[OLDFLM]

It's kinda close to a 71 Camaro that got a lot of coverage years back named F-71 Hotchkis built the car while developing the second gen packages that later became known as the TVS. http://www.hotchkis.net/p-16-f71-chevy-camaro.aspx

I know and I thought of it... that and SR-71 was already taken also! LOL Not trying to copy anyone else... just tried to come up with something that tied into my military service/patriotism and the direction the car has taken on with all the generous donations and contributions from everyone...

This thing has really taken on a life of it's own and was deserving of a new project name imho. Thanks again to everyone who's had a part in taking this project to the next level... it has become more than I ever dreamed it could be.

V/R,
Ty

[80superbu]

Hey Ty,
Looks to be a really cool build they have going for ya. Can't wait for the finished pics. Just finishing up my 20 in the Air Force as a weather forecaster. I retire next week.
There is a better chance of me buying my parts form the contributing vendors, providing they sell 67 Chevelle stuff :-)

Congrats again

[OLDFLM]

Congratulations on your retirement Bryan!!!!!!!

I'm not ready to cross that bridge yet but I know that day isn't too far away as I can't stay in forever! LOL

Many of the vendors offer military discounts... just call them and tell them what you need and they'll take care of you!

God's speed and best wishes to you and yours as you close this chapter in your life's journey!

Your fellow Wingman,
Ty

[WS6]

I say just make it Freedom Bird nothing else. You can put CF-71 somewhere else on the car maybe. Cf-71 Freedom Bird sounds good but is too long. No one will call it buy its full name anyway. they'll either say Freedom Bird or CF-71. Just my opinion though. It's your car and it'll be a great no matter what it's called. I doubt I'll name mine just because I am no good at names

[fletcherscustoms]

yeah I know I'm slacking on pics!!!

I've had to pay some bills so been working on another car for the last two weeks off and on. Why we have been blocking and getting all the pieces ready to go out to Anvil to repop on Carbon. I'll have some pics up this week showing the almost complete bodywork on the shell and the other stuff we've done!! We've been plugging away at it, just not really anything huge to show right now.

[fletcherscustoms]

Guys look for lots of big news about some new sponsors in the next few days!! PHR coverage is now a for sure a go!! With some nice web exclusive stuff on the build up along with a follow up when completed for print!!

As far as big news, just a couple of words "big Pontiac HP"!!!

[BMF Machine]

Sweet, it will end up with one of those alum. motors like in Empty Nest? Please say yes! That thing was WickeD BaD! I am so glad this project is getting out of hand, Ty seams very deserving; Too say the least!

[OLDFLM]

Sweet, it will end up with one of those alum. motors like in Empty Nest? Please say yes! That thing was WickeD BaD! I am so glad this project is getting out of hand, Ty seams very deserving; Too say the least!

There's some stuff in the works but nothing in concrete yet... we'll keep you all posted once we know exactly what it's gonna be!

[fletcherscustoms]

Its my pleasure to welcome another great company to the project.

Pro-Touring F-Body http://www.pro-touringf-body.com/index.html
Dave has donated a set of there awesome G-braces for the car

Thanks so much

[OLDFLM]

Its my pleasure to welcome another great company to the project.

Pro-Touring F-Body http://www.pro-touringf-body.com/index.html
Dave has donated a set of there awesome G-braces for the car

Thanks so much

I can't thank Dave at Pro-touring F-body enough for his generous donation to this project!

His G-braces will not only improve the suspension by virtually eliminating flexing of the subframe but they'll also add a street fighter edge to the car!!

Thanks again Dave!!!!!

http://www.pro-touringf-body.com/cha...omponents.html

V/R,
Ty

[2ndgenracer]

Hey Ty,

Congrats on SEMA!

Brett

[OLDFLM]

Hey Ty,

Congrats on SEMA!

Brett

Thanks Brett! This whole deal just blows me away!

I never once imagined the car would ever get built to this level and never dreamed it could or would ever go to SEMA!!

I'm very blessed and thankful to all involved and supporting the build!

V/R,
Ty

[fletcherscustoms]

Its my pleasure and honor to welcome another great company to Project "CF-71 Freedom Bird". The amount of support continues and these great companies are going way beyond any of our expectations!!

Welcome Phoenix Transmission http://www.phoenixtrans.com/

They have donated the following parts
-special built version of there PT700R4ST 700R4 tranny
-Torque Max 2500 Stall convertor
-Ponitac adaptor plate
-TV cable system
-Dipstick and tube
-Tranny x-member

thanks again to all the vendors and people that are helping to make Ty's dream come true!!

Chad
Fletcher's Customs and Speed

[TonyL]

wow! this has gotten so much bigger than I ever thought it would. Congrats man.


Now hows about some photos of this stuff showing up at the shop??? :P

[OLDFLM]

wow! this has gotten so much bigger than I ever thought it would. Congrats man.


Now hows about some photos of this stuff showing up at the shop??? :P

Thanks Tony!! I know! Me too!!!

I just can't thank the vendors and all envolved enough!!!!!! This thing is going to be amazing when finished!

Pictures... well, we could ask Chad's 4-year old about those... seems she accidently threw the camera and Chad can't get the photos he was planning on posting off the camera... but a new camera is on the way as are photo updates!

[jy211]

great news, but still no picture update!!!

[maldo]

yes please picture updates would love to see the progress

[OLDFLM]

Its my pleasure and honor to welcome another great company to Project "CF-71 Freedom Bird". The amount of support continues and these great companies are going way beyond any of our expectations!!

Welcome Phoenix Transmission http://www.phoenixtrans.com/

They have donated the following parts
-special built version of there PT700R4ST 700R4 tranny
-Torque Max 2500 Stall convertor
-Ponitac adaptor plate
-TV cable system
-Dipstick and tube
-Tranny x-member

thanks again to all the vendors and people that are helping to make Ty's dream come true!!

Chad
Fletcher's Customs and Speed

Wow!!! What can I say... Greg Ducato and Phoenix Transmission Products simply just blew me away today with their incredibly generous offer!!!!

A 700R4 transmission, torque converter, adapter plate, TV cable system, dipstick and tube and crossmember!

The transmission will be a special version of their PT700R4ST to handle the extra power and torque of the "new Pontiac powered combo" , and the converter will be their Torque-Max 2500 stall model.

We'll be Pro-Touring for sure now with this new 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission!

Talk about a Merry Christmas!!! Thanks again Greg!!!

[ssean92]

Any idea on when it might be close to finished? projected date? Or is the SEMA a idea of when.