The unorthodox budget Firebird (-74)

[Ripper]

right there with you! I got exited! I always fear that cool builds like this just disappear and never get finished.

It will be finished! I rather quit my job, than not finish this build! ;)

But pace is rather slow right now. I try to prioritze garage time, rather than screen time (but it's all documented, so updates will come!).

Anyway, it's rolling since a couple of weeks ago. Some minor issues to sort out before I can do the second inspection (of three for these types of builds).
A little too much brake in the rear and I ran out of adjustment on the balance bar (a new master cylinder is on it's way) a TPS-sensor or something else suddenly stopping the engine and a parking brake that didn't work as plannned. I might also have some possible overheating issues after high speed driving, but I think that's easy addressed since there is not much air intake for the radiator raight now. Other than that, the turn signal stalker is too far from the steering wheel ;)
Second inspection will hopefully be done before snow arrives, and goal is to do the third inspection early spring.
Paint and interior is low priority for the moment :D

So far impressions are "wow, just wow!". Chassis hasn't been adjusted yet and wheels aren't even aligned but the body is so much stiffer than in precious incarnation. If winter goes as planned, and the kids could try not to catch a cold every second week this winter, I'm really looking forward to start tuning the suspension and get this build to perform next year!
I have corner weight scales since before, and I ordered material a couple of weeks ago for making a set of hubstands next year too so that I can experiment with settings at home next season.



I'll be back in december or so

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