71 T/A clone

[Northern Goat]

Thanks for your kind words guys.



Albert, I live just outside of Hamilton. We actually met at 2009 SEMA and the PT dinner.

[tazzz25906112]

Sorry bud I think that Alzheimer's my dad had is rubbed off on me sometimes LOL... We should try to do the big f-body Camaro show in Oshawa together this year... I know I plan to take my cars over all things equal..

[Ishmael]

Andy, are you using the rear brake setup that you showed High Performance Pontiac? Kidding. You gave me some info on it a few years ago over the phone. My car isn't going to be anything of the caliber of what you and Albert are up to but I have got to see some p-t cars in person. The Fleetwood Country Cruise in is the biggest in Canada and still, no cars that I would call pro-touring. Is there a show you guys are going to or do you think we could get a group together for Fleetwood. No auto-x but... ? Not trying to invite myself into your plans but when is the Oshawa show?

[Northern Goat]

Sorry bud I think that Alzheimer's my dad had is rubbed off on me sometimes LOL... We should try to do the big f-body Camaro show in Oshawa together this year... I know I plan to take my cars over all things equal..

Sounds good to me. I just look for an excuse to drive my sh*t.

[tazzz25906112]

Hey guys I'm all about hooking up and doing events.... I'll try to place a calendar up in this thread or start a thread that shows intended schedules of us Canadian's.... We should be descending on the "Motor State Challenge" this year together..... Hell the Oshawa show is the "Ontario Camaro Nationals" but they say it is going to be the largest ever F-body show so it will be a blast to be at for sure.... I was speaking to a friend and "great guy" Brian (www.gocamaro.com) and will become a Gold Sponsor of the "Ontario Camaro Club" this year as a result of that event.... I will (all things equal) have a 48' trailer with cars and retail space around it at the show if it all works out....

Lets keep this show in our minds and calendars,, and stay in touch about doing this and the "Motor State" in Michigan.... The event is more fun than should be allowed legally quite frankly it's just plain awesome.... The down side is that it takes place on the Fathers Day weekend,,, so you'll all need to discuss it with your spouses and see if you can attend,,,,, I'll need early answers as I will be sponsoring the event and need to know ahead of time....

Anyways guys, lets see if we can have some fun on the open road together and if our schedules can connect and work together where possible as it would be fun to show up at some local stuff/shows together..
Ishmael, screw that talk man,,, we're all car guys and enjoy what we do do not here to compare what is the most expensive,,,,, this is about using our cars and having fun period,,, small budget or big,, it's all pro-touring bud......

[cdoggy81]

Looking good Andy!
What are you going to do for the center console? Modified stock one, custom or none? I found that with the GTO seats in there, being as wide as they are, fit a LOT better with the original 2nd gen console. I may scrap the seats or console... not sure yet which one....

[LeighP]

Outstanding...another early 2nd gen Firebird....we're taking over!!!!!!

[Northern Goat]

Looking good Andy!
What are you going to do for the center console? Modified stock one, custom or none? I found that with the GTO seats in there, being as wide as they are, fit a LOT better with the original 2nd gen console. I may scrap the seats or console... not sure yet which one....

Thanks. I will be using a slightly modified stock console for now with plans to possibly build a custom one later. How is you conversion project coming along?

[cdoggy81]

Real, real, real slow... :(
I was working/living all over FL last year so no time to get on it. I did get a place in St. Pete so I will be bringing the cars down soon & hope to get back working it by March. Thanks for asking & you know I will be following yours real close!!!

[tazzz25906112]

Cdoggy it's life I know,,, but it'd sure be cool to see yours finished and at an event with us all man.... I always thought your build was so cool and I look forward to when it's out and about bud... Who knows maybe we can all do an event together in the East when the cars are done....

[cdoggy81]

Believe me Albert, I will drive the wheels off this thing when it's done. You guys will be a big inspiration & provide a lot of guidance for me. I plan on getting around to all the events! I would love to get all of our TA's together & meet up with all you guys one day. You don't see many 70-73 TA's, let alone of the Pro-Touring variety

[tazzz25906112]

Cool I'll look forward to that bud..... If you happen to be in the area of one of the events ahead of that give me a heads up and we'll see if we can get into a car for a little blast or something....

[Northern Goat]

Cdoggy,

Hmmmmmmmmmm, Florida sounds like a nice road trip.

I know what you are saying about life. Career advancement and our first child sure slowed me up for a while. I finally got fed up and went to town on the car in August.

Not that I know that much, but I am just a Pm away if you need any advice/help.

[cdoggy81]

Both you guys will be a big help just watching your progress alone. Sam (with the 69 TA) & a few others have provided some info/help as well. A real cool thing I discovered last month is that my office is behind Tom Argue's shop (www.TomArguedesign.com), the guy who built Evade Great guy, great shop & I'm sure he will be a great asset!

I will say the event I'm going to be at for sure will be The Bandit Run 2011:
The Bandit Run 2011, brought to you by Restore a Muscle Car, will be starting in Lincoln, Ne at our shop! There are events planned for Saturday April 9th and Sunday April 10th in Lincoln. We will leave from Restore a Muscle Car on Monday morning and end up in Braselton, Georgia at the YearOne facility on April 15th in time to attend the Braselton Bash on April 16th.

There will be some cool 2nd gens in attendance I'm sure & it would be great to see you guys there!

[Doug1]

Cdoggy it's life I know,,, but it'd sure be cool to see yours finished and at an event with us all man.... I always thought your build was so cool and I look forward to when it's out and about bud... Who knows maybe we can all do an event together in the East when the cars are done....

Count me in on that. I have a couple of 2nd gen TA's to bring. I'd love to meet some of you guys.

[Motime]

Very nice!!!

[tb8125]

looking good

[Northern Goat]

Just added a few pics from the body shop just before we blew it part for final primer and paint. Please excuse the crappy cell phone pics. I am horrible for keeping a camera around.

http://s1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff475/NorthernGoat/

[Northern Goat]

My wife just created a photobucket account for me. She has posted some of the progress pics there.

http://s1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff475/NorthernGoat/

Gettting paint on it as we speak. Updated album for what has been painted so far.

[tazzz25906112]

Looking good Andy,,,,, tell me something here... I see the silver stripe,,, what the thoughts from there??? are you going to lay a stripe into it/over it??? Or are you going to lay Carbon fiber vinyl otter with a white inner stripe then clear coat, cut and buff???

The car is looking killer BTW...