My 67 Firebird

[CliffS]

Thanks Cliff. You know....I didn't even feel like coming home from Iraq because it's such a hassle to get here, and I actually like it over there. But now that I'm home I'm pissed I don't have more time lol. I've got so much to do.

I'm going to build a frame table to throw the shell on to fix the body damage. I've also got to go pick up one more thing today that I'll show you guys. The funny thing is I wanted some I beam to make a frame table out of and figured I'd have a hard time finding some, but a lady I know just happens to have a perfect piece laying in her back yard. You've gotta love when stuff works out like that lol.

Must be a big hassle to get home. Prob. not a direct flight to the US, any connecting flights in Europe?

But don't spend to much time on the net, time is running out get back to the garage LOL...

[T_Raven]

A couple more pics to post.
I originally wanted to fab my own front sub and rear 4 link, but I later decided to buy a C5 based sub and a G-bar....but I changed my mind again. I picked up this C5 suspension off ebay

I've got this 9" housing that I'm going to narrow and make a triangulated 4 link

I've got some fabrication experience and I took the chassis fab course at Wyotech. So I figure it would be a waste of my money to have taken that course if I don't fab a chassis lol. The frame itself will be easy it's just getting the geometry right that will be tough, but I think I can do it. Worst case scenario if I can't fab a descent sub and 4 link, I'll resell the C5 stuff and only be out a few hundred bucks for metal, then I'll buy the professionally made stuff.

This is another reason I'll be building the frame bench I mentioned above.

[T_Raven]

Well now that I've got all that posted I'll list my plans for this

Wheels: Fikse profile 5s, 18"x9" and 18"x11"
Suspension: front sub with C5 components, triangulated rear 4 link, air ride level pro kit
Brakes: Manual master, C5 front, ls1 rear (I already have a full rear setup)
Engine: Plans are to build a stroked 400 Pontiac with aluminum heads and EFI
Transmission: T56, Mcleod modular bell housing, MGW shifter
Rear axle: 9" posi, probably 3.50:1 gears
Body: Fix collision and rust damage, mini tub, 400 hood, and I'll probably keep it white.
Interior: Mostly stock but after market gauges and seats. Tilt column and after market wheel, power windows and locks

That's a pretty general run down anyway.

[68/CamaroFL]

Well now that I've got all that posted I'll list my plans for this

Wheels: Fikse profile 5s, 18"x9" and 18"x11"
Suspension: front sub with C5 components, triangulated rear 4 link, air ride level pro kit
Brakes: Manual master, C5 front, ls1 rear (I already have a full rear setup)
Engine: Plans are to build a stroked 400 Pontiac with aluminum heads and EFI
Transmission: T56, Mcleod modular bell housing, MGW shifter (I just bought one for my '01 TA and it's awesome)
Rear axle: 9" posi, probably 3.50:1 gears
Body: Fix collision and rust damage, mini tub, 400 hood, and I'll probably keep it white.
Interior: Mostly stock but after market gauges and seats. Tilt column and after market wheel, power windows and locks

That's a pretty general run down anyway.

Good Luck with the build!

[T_Raven]

Well I made it back from Peru finally. I had a blast down there and saw some awesome ancient Incan stuff.

My new starter was waiting for me so I put it in yesterday

I got the car started and I'm actually surprised it ran so well after sitting for the last 3 years. My Raptor can't sit for 6 months with out having to clean the carbs but I didn't have to touch the carb on the Firebird. So I swapped the cam


There was no snow on the ground when I went to bed so I was hoping to drive it today but it snowed last night. Hopefully it'll melt soon so I can go drive it. It sounds good with the new cam, a little rougher idle. I don't think I'll have enough time to mess with the timing and fuel curves to see how well I can get it to run. I've got 12 days and my 01 ta's diff is apart waiting on parts. And my sisters Civic just busted a piston rod, and since I'm the mechanic of the family I get to spend my precious vacation time fixing it lol.

[T_Raven]

I went ahead and put the hood on to see how it looks

Cliff, drive on over so we can get some pics together

[CliffS]

I went ahead and put the hood on to see how it looks

Cliff, drive on over so we can get some pics together

wow twins, if I start my trip over I could just make it
So little time but you can see what direction you're going, keep it coming!!