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    1. #101
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      I don't know if it's a problem, but I had the same experience. I'm using Global west tubular uppers and there is some minor contact between the front facing tube of the arm and the shock tower when I pull up on the arm. I don't think it will ever go that high during use, so I'm guessing it will be fine. I'm curious if others have had the same problem or if it's just the two of us

      Joe M
      '67 Firebird

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    2. #102
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      Quote Originally Posted by 67rstbkt View Post
      I don't know if it's a problem, but I had the same experience. I'm using Global west tubular uppers and there is some minor contact between the front facing tube of the arm and the shock tower when I pull up on the arm. I don't think it will ever go that high during use, so I'm guessing it will be fine. I'm curious if others have had the same problem or if it's just the two of us

      hahaha, I guess we are the only ones this happened too.

      not much progress lately, I ordered a set of these firebird emblems to cover the "camaro" emblem on the center caps


      been saving money and doing some stuff around the house, but I finally took some better quality photos with a regular camera, so of course I figured I'd share.






      Rene P.

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

    3. #103
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      Looking nice!! I did the G-mod also. I didn't notice any thing when moving the speed tech arms up and down.

    4. #104
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      Looking good man! I'll have to pic your brain in the future, I'm starting a 67 Camaro next fall (for my father).. not sure if its going to be a PT car, but the suspension does need work...

    5. #105
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      Thanks guys. Put the new center cap emblems on and wa-la, I now have firebird rims instead of camaro lol


      Rene P.

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

    6. #106
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      Wheels look good with the bird logos!

    7. #107
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      are you setting the camber with the suspension at full droop, or compressed? reason i ask is that il looks like theres no weight on the front in the pictures.
      Michael Crawford

      1970 plymouth Duster back under construction:
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      1987 GMC S15 https://www.pro-touring.com/showthre...ct-drivabeater

    8. #108
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      Quote Originally Posted by dusterbd13 View Post
      are you setting the camber with the suspension at full droop, or compressed? reason i ask is that il looks like theres no weight on the front in the pictures.
      you are correct, its on jackstands. well I'm not really setting the camber for actual alignment at this point, I just wanted to get the rim to as zero camber as possible to measure the gab between the fender lip and the edge of the rim, that way I can see what size spacer I need to get for the back rims to bring them out to even distance since the backspace on the back rims are a bit bigger.
      Rene P.

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

    9. #109
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      !!!

      Wheels look Suhweeet!! (oh I found bumper brackets)...
      and I am so drooling over those disc brakes...

    10. #110
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      Quote Originally Posted by ionizer View Post
      Wheels look Suhweeet!! (oh I found bumper brackets)...
      and I am so drooling over those disc brakes...
      thanks man, where did you find the brackets? as far as the brakes, they look damn good, but I can't wait to actually try them out.

      ok, did some tire searching this weekend. I'm going to order in a couple hankook ventus hrII tires, size 215/40 16 or 245/50 16. They are $81 or $88 a piece with free shipping from discount tire direct, can't beat that on a budget, and they are essentially temporary tires for the temporary rims, so no need to spend crazy money on them. I don't really know how the 40 series will look on the bird though so I think I'm leaning toward the 50's. Any professional input on this?

      Rene P.

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

    11. #111
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      Quote Originally Posted by 68firebird View Post
      ok, did some tire searching this weekend. I'm going to order in a couple hankook ventus hrII tires, size 215/40 16 or 245/50 16. They are $81 or $88 a piece with free shipping from discount tire direct, can't beat that on a budget, and they are essentially temporary tires for the temporary rims, so no need to spend crazy money on them. I don't really know how the 40 series will look on the bird though so I think I'm leaning toward the 50's. Any professional input on this?
      Waayy too short. Anything 25" or less looks out of place in the front wheel well (even if you slam it, too much gap fore/aft). A 215/40 is less than 23"! If the backspacing was dead on, you could fit a 245. But if you need smaller to get a little more clearance, try a 225/55. This is why I hate 16s, very little selection.
      Red Forman: "The Mustang's front end is problematic; get yourself a Firebird."

    12. #112
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      Quote Originally Posted by 68Formula View Post
      Waayy too short. Anything 25" or less looks out of place in the front wheel well (even if you slam it, too much gap fore/aft). A 215/40 is less than 23"! If the backspacing was dead on, you could fit a 245. But if you need smaller to get a little more clearance, try a 225/55. This is why I hate 16s, very little selection.
      thank you for the advice. I ended up ordering a pair of 245/50's earlier today to try them on the front. We'll see what kind of clearance I have once they are installed, hoping I'll have them in and on the car by the weekend. My fingers are crossed that all goes well.
      Rene P.

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

    13. #113
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      I should get the tires I ordered tomorrow, hopefully get them put on the rims on saturday.

      and I decided to try and fire her up today after being quiet for 4 years. It actually went surprisingly well. afterwards I noticed it was leaking a bit of coolant from around the front of the intake, so I'll probably pull that off and put some new gaskets down. here's a little clip of it, shot it with my iphone so not the best quality.

      Rene P.

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

    14. #114
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      You can always count on a small block to start after 4 years -- good thing you did away with the Pontiac power plant

      seriously though - its coming along great! keep on pace and you'll be back on the road in no time!
      Don
      Grace - 67 Camaro daily driver with upgrades along the way.

      https://www.pro-touring.com/showthre...-Camaro-Driver

    15. #115
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      Quote Originally Posted by Dons67 View Post
      You can always count on a small block to start after 4 years -- good thing you did away with the Pontiac power plant

      seriously though - its coming along great! keep on pace and you'll be back on the road in no time!
      Hey now, my '69 Firebird started with the original motor after sitting for 10 years....the mice in the exhaust werent' too thrilled.

      Glad to see/hear it running! Another bird about to fly...love it!


      1969 Firebird, Black, Parchment Arizen interior, Poncho 383 (4" crank), Kauffman heads, TKO600, Moser 12 bolt, Wilwoods, DSE, Speed Tech, Koni, Hotchkis, GW, 18" TTI's, VA Gen IV, etc.

    16. #116
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      225/50/16 is fairly common too. But 245/50's would be nicer if they fit for ya. Love the progress and the budget build. Something the "regular Joe's" can appreciate. Can't wait to see how she looks on the ground with the "Poncho Wheels".

    17. #117
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      K guys I need some advice, I might have a problem. I lowered the car on the front tires and the drivers side sits lower to the ground than the passengers side, by about an inch I would say. I lowered the drivers side first, then while lowering the passengers side something on the drivers side made a bang, I'm thinkin it was the spring settling into the pocket. I checked everything out quickly and everything seems ok. Anyone have any ideas. I'll have to check into it a bit more later if I get time.

      Here's a pic if the drivers side. The passenger side is a tad higher, I didn't use a measuring tape but I can put my fingers on the top of the passenger tire with no problem but not drivers side

      Rene P.

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

    18. #118
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      It's hard to see with the shock in but make sure the spring is in the upper mount correctly. There are tabs that the coil sits around. Then check to make sure the lower part of the coil is indexed in the lower control arm correctly. Next take measurements from the center of all four rims to the edge of the fenders and quarters. Make sure the rear leafs are not adding to the problem.

    19. #119
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      Thanks for the advice, I'll have to check those areas, the rear is on jackstands still so I don't know if that would have anything to do with it. Driver's side measures 24 3/4 inches from floor to bottom of fender lip and passenger side measures 25 1/2. So I've got 3/4 of an inch difference, and I'm pretty sure the passenger side is what it should sit like. I might just drop the lower arm and reseat the spring. Done for the day though. I think the best thing for me to do is wait until the rear is off jackstands before I do anthing.
      Rene P.

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

    20. #120
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      I dropped the drivers side control arm and re-seated the spring, put everything back on and still have 3/4 inch difference from drivers to pass side. I'll do the same to the pass side tomorrow or tuesday to see what the results are.

      But from the looks of how this thing is sitting these tires I have won't work. I think they'll rub the fender lip on a nice big bump. I think I'm returning them and getting the 215/40, or maybe I'll go with a 225/45, ahhhhhhhhhhhhh I don't know!!! this part is getting frustrating!!!!!!
      Rene P.

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

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