67 Firebird re-birth

[67rstbkt]

I traded my 94 Z28 for a rusted out 67 Firebird about two years ago. Here's what I have done so far

The start:

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I made a dolly so that I could roll the car around and braced what was left before I started cutting off parts.

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Here's what was removed


Roof removed and metal sealed with rust bullet and zero rust


Quarter panel fitment




Trunk floor prepped

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Rear fitment


Roof




I had to add some metal and metal filler to get this edge right


Seam filled

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Rear welded together


Some floor metal


Quarter welded on

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Here are some parts I've accumulated

Subframe; already converted to disc brakes and in better shape than the one I had


Ford 9 inch


Global west upper arms


Viper T56

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

get down with your bad self!

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Random photos

400 engine

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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.

[67rstbkt]

get down with your bad self!

lol, Thanks

[gto406]

Looking really good 67rstbkt! Love the 1st-gen Birds, particularly the '67.

Two questions:
1. Are you keeping the Poncho motor?
2. How did you remove the lead-filler between quarter panel and roof, did you heat it out or just cut it (with the bad 1/4)?

Cheers,
Brian
'72 GTO.

[67rstbkt]

Looking really good 67rstbkt! Love the 1st-gen Birds, particularly the '67.

Two questions:
1. Are you keeping the Poncho motor?
2. How did you remove the lead-filler between quarter panel and roof, did you heat it out or just cut it (with the bad 1/4)?

Cheers,
Brian
'72 GTO.

Thanks for the compliment, to answer your questions; Yes, I am going to keep the Poncho motor. I'm thinking of going with a stroker kit and some Kaufmann heads if I can afford it.

I was trying to save the original roof, so I melted out the lead with one of those little torches they sell at home depot. It worked out really well.

[68400BIRD]

Nice work on all of the panels. Looks very famaliar to what I have done so far. I'm not sure about you but after all of that welding and grinding you just have to walk away from it for a while. I plan on running my 400 motor with an overdrive tranny also. Keep the updates coming.

[BA.]

Like you said, it did look pretty rough when you started but you've got some mad skills there man. It's looking pretty damned fine so far.
Panel fitment is looking good and you've got some great parts lined up there!

[Motown 454]

very nice progress, it looks great.

[67rstbkt]

68400Bird: It definately helps to take a break every once in awhile, but then I come on here and see all the project threads and I'm back in the garage. I've been following your build as well, Nice work

Motown 454: Thanks

BA.: Thanks for the props. This is my first time doing such extensive bodywork. I'm just trying not to screw up too bad.

[CliffS]

Major props and some skill there!! Keep the updates coming. Subscribed.

[CruizinKev]

very nice project! good work over there

[cobraguy65]

Love the Birds. Mine is in the same shape rust wise. I'll be trying my hand at major body work as well. keep up the good work and thanks for sharing.

[rickpaw]

Looking good. Glad to see another 67 Firebird on here.

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