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    1. #41
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      Oct 2009
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      Reno, NV.
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      Quote Originally Posted by 69fbodyproject View Post
      Ive been following your build and it looks good and things seem to be progressing nicely. Keep up the good work.

      Thanks

      Joe M
      '67 Firebird

      My build thread: https://www.pro-touring.com/showthre...irth&highlight=


    2. #42
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      Mar 2006
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      Then it sounds like it will be a nasty street bruiser There is more left in the 498, but it is down to making the chassis work better. He is having a local shop install a set of caltracs, going to a slightly taller tire this year and has installed an alumunuim driveshaft. This car runs a Jerico 4 speed, 9" rear with 3.55 gears, four wheel disc brakes, weld rims, and mickey thompson street slicks. His goal for the car is at the local track to have it run 10.70s, on all motor. I think the car should be right there with the changes that were made this winter. If you have any combination questions let me know. We have gone through the engine once before it was ran, since it had been build and sat for 4 years after being finished. Good luck.

    3. #43
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      Jan 2006
      Location
      LI New York
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      104
      Very nice.

    4. #44
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      Oct 2004
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      Winter Park, FL
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      143
      Looking great. I wish I had your talent. Good luck with the build.
      69 Firebird Convertible.
      www.stevegarrison.com click Firebird link at bottom of page

    5. #45
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      Oct 2004
      Location
      Winter Park, FL
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      143
      On the heads, Edelbrock now makes a d-port head but you'll pay as much for them as the KRE's. I have d-port KRE's with a 74cc chamber and 2.11/1.77 valves with Comp Cams behive springs on a 400 @ 10.25 cr. No issues with pump gas. I paid just around $2K for them with the upgrades. 260 cfm intake, uported. Better flow than Edelbrock.
      69 Firebird Convertible.
      www.stevegarrison.com click Firebird link at bottom of page

    6. #46
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      Apr 2010
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      morristown, NJ
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      Quote Originally Posted by 67rstbkt View Post
      That pretty much brings me to my current state. The quarters, roof, and floors are almost all welded together. I need to finish up some minor metal work. I want to get this thing to be a roller this year and get some epoxy primer on it. I'll update with more as I get it done.
      Wow. Very impressive. Wish I had that kind of energy. Just don't get burnt out trying to do it all in 1 month. You are making amazing progress and I look forward to seeing it continue.
      Geoff Nilson

      67 Firebird conv, 64 Chevelle 4dr w/95 lt1, 66 Mustang f/b project, 97 bmw 528i DD, 1985 944 autoxer, 95 Jeep G/C parts runner (318 w/headers and catback).

      "He who dies with the most toys wins"

    7. #47
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      Oct 2009
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      Reno, NV.
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      Quote Originally Posted by 12meni View Post
      Wow. Very impressive. Wish I had that kind of energy. Just don't get burnt out trying to do it all in 1 month. You are making amazing progress and I look forward to seeing it continue.
      Thanks, I usually only work on it one day every week. It's taken almost two years to get to where I'm at. I haven't burnt out yet, hopefully I can keep it up.
      Joe M
      '67 Firebird

      My build thread: https://www.pro-touring.com/showthre...irth&highlight=

    8. #48
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      Oct 2009
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      Reno, NV.
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      481
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      mnmm 99: Thanks

      steve g: thanks for the info. And I'm just learning as I go. It's really not that bad if you take your time, just lots of grunt work...
      Joe M
      '67 Firebird

      My build thread: https://www.pro-touring.com/showthre...irth&highlight=

    9. #49
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      Oct 2009
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      I went and picked up the sub frame from the powdercoater today. I should get it mounted by this weekend.


      Joe M
      '67 Firebird

      My build thread: https://www.pro-touring.com/showthre...irth&highlight=

    10. #50
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      Oct 2009
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      Reno, NV.
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      Quote Originally Posted by 69fbodyproject View Post
      Then it sounds like it will be a nasty street bruiser There is more left in the 498, but it is down to making the chassis work better. He is having a local shop install a set of caltracs, going to a slightly taller tire this year and has installed an alumunuim driveshaft. This car runs a Jerico 4 speed, 9" rear with 3.55 gears, four wheel disc brakes, weld rims, and mickey thompson street slicks. His goal for the car is at the local track to have it run 10.70s, on all motor. I think the car should be right there with the changes that were made this winter. If you have any combination questions let me know. We have gone through the engine once before it was ran, since it had been build and sat for 4 years after being finished. Good luck.
      Thanks, did he ever run it with ported iron heads? I'm curious as to what sort of potential I will have with the 467 stroker kit and stock ported heads....
      Joe M
      '67 Firebird

      My build thread: https://www.pro-touring.com/showthre...irth&highlight=

    11. #51
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      Nice car. Doing a thorough job.


      1955 Nomad project LC9, 4L80e, C5 brakes, Vision wheels
      1968 Camaro 6.2 w/ LSA, TR6060-Magnum hybrid and etc SOLD
      1976 T/A LS1 6 Speed, and etc. SOLD

    12. #52
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      Oct 2009
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      Quote Originally Posted by ryeguy2006a View Post
      Nice car. Doing a thorough job.
      Thanks, here's an update.
      I mounted the subframe using Global West solid bushings, mounted the GW upper arms, painted the stock lowers. Upper and lower arms have poly bushings. I also mounted the stock rear-end for the time being so that I could get this to roller status. The brakes will be C5; I picked up a set of calipers for a good price, so I guess I'll be giving Kore3 a call for some brackets and hardware.







      Joe M
      '67 Firebird

      My build thread: https://www.pro-touring.com/showthre...irth&highlight=

    13. #53
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      May 2006
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      Rhode Island
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      excellent job! I've got those body bushing too, but I'm going to wait to put them in until she's on her wheels. I actually like those rims you've got on there. what kind are they? I'm assuming those are temporary.
      Rene P.

      My 1968 firebird build thread--->https://www.pro-touring.com/showthre...rd-on-a-budget

    14. #54
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      Quote Originally Posted by 68firebird View Post
      excellent job! I've got those body bushing too, but I'm going to wait to put them in until she's on her wheels. I actually like those rims you've got on there. what kind are they? I'm assuming those are temporary.
      Thanks. I have no idea what kind of wheels those are, they came with the car, so I'm going to use them as rollers. All I can tell you about them is that they're 15" and have a multiple lug pattern. I'm sure they're an 80's product
      Joe M
      '67 Firebird

      My build thread: https://www.pro-touring.com/showthre...irth&highlight=

    15. #55
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    16. #56
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    17. #57
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      nice build..those wheels would look killer a chevy van(A-Team style0
      Dave

    18. #58
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      Quote Originally Posted by 1971CHEVELLE View Post
      Looks very good keep us posted
      Thanks, will do
      Joe M
      '67 Firebird

      My build thread: https://www.pro-touring.com/showthre...irth&highlight=

    19. #59
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      Reno, NV.
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      Quote Originally Posted by scherp69 View Post
      Looking good Joe. Keep the updates coming.
      I will, you too. Maybe I can get some more ideas from your build

      Even though we're building different cars, there's a lot in common between them.
      Joe M
      '67 Firebird

      My build thread: https://www.pro-touring.com/showthre...irth&highlight=

    20. #60
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      Quote Originally Posted by 78 Type-LT View Post
      nice build..those wheels would look killer a chevy van(A-Team style0
      I pity the fool..........
      Joe M
      '67 Firebird

      My build thread: https://www.pro-touring.com/showthre...irth&highlight=

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