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    1. #1
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      1970 Firebird Formula 505ci EFI

      I thought I would introduce a new project we have in the shop. It belongs to a local board member Kevin Jenski (4mul8ion). Kevin started this car 8 years ago and it has been sittin idle for the last 5 years. We are going to install the engine/trans wiring and get the car in a running driving state for him.
      Plans include:
      Engine is a 505ci Poncho motor built by Butler Performance
      Fast™ EZ EFI
      T56 Magnum
      Mcleod RST Clutch
      Quicktime Bellhousing
      Rebuilt 12 Bolt posi rear has 4:10 and we are going to install 3:55 gears
      AAW classic update harness
      Classic Auto Air A/C
      I'll get Kevin on here to post up some previous build photos but here are some pics from today.





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    2. #2
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      Here are a few more.








    3. #3
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      I'm really excited to get this project moving again with Luke's help. It's been so long since I've seen the car with the cover off.

      In the beginning....
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    4. #4
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      1709 Pontiac Firebird Formula 505 EFI

      strippin it off...
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      "this thing rides like is on rails". Yep, on the guard rail all of the way around the turn ...

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    5. #5
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      together again
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    6. #6
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      primed...
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      cut ...
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      painted ...
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      assembled then ... and still that way today.
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    7. #7
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      Great thread.....since I'm building a 71, I'll be watching to see what happens....never know when a good idea pops up.
      Regards,
      Leigh

      Sydney, Australia
      1971 Firebird 455

      https://www.pro-touring.com/showthre...Project/page27

    8. #8
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      Awesome, we'll anxiously await updates!
      Tom

    9. #9
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      Nice - that looks like a great project.
      1968 Camaro widebody project
      2004 Mustang LS2
      1964 Continental
      2014 Keezer

    10. #10
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      looking good! keep up good work
      Kevin S. (overseas in Germany)
      1963 Chevrolet Impala 2d ht Coupe

      www.CruznArt.com
      CRUZN - Automotive Artworks

    11. #11
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      looks good so far and sounds like a great plan.
      Trey

      "The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese."
      ~ Jon Hammond

      1979 WS6 Trans Am stock LT1/T56 drive train out of my Formula. BMW M-parallel rims. C5/C6 brakes

      build thread https://www.pro-touring.com/showthre...ghlight=begins

    12. #12
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      Is that an aluminum block? I really want to build an all aluminum 500ci+ Pontiac. I've already got DFI and a t56. Any plans for suspension mods?
      Traven

    13. #13
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      Quote Originally Posted by T_Raven View Post
      Is that an aluminum block? I really want to build an all aluminum 500ci+ Pontiac. I've already got DFI and a t56. Any plans for suspension mods?
      Traven it is the IA aluminum block. The motor will make 600 + hp. The car is already equipped with global west arms up front with Cat5 leafs in the rear and Baer brakes all the way around. I've got a little surprise in store for the front suspension as well but we'll wait a little while before I let the cat out of the bag......

    14. #14
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      What color is that considered? Looks soooo mean.
      1969 Chevelle
      www.creationsultd.com

    15. #15
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      Quote Originally Posted by dstryr View Post
      What color is that considered? Looks soooo mean.
      early 2005 Corvette precision red OEM RPO 27U WA code 946L PPG code 906269. GM discontinued it mid year in 2005.
      Its is a beautiful color and it is so fitting with the build and looks great. Its hard to photograph but looks killer in person

    16. #16
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      I thought the shifter hump wasn't needed for the newer trannys like the T56?

    17. #17
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      Lawrenceville, Ga.
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      Very cool Bird, almost had a Green 73 Formula 400 4spd when I was in High school. Dad wouldn't front me the extra cash so I got a 75 Monte instead.
      There are 2 factors in Autocross, Tires and the loose nut behind the wheel.

      Paul Grala
      69 Mach 1 project (For Sale)
      78 Cobra
      87 GT
      98 Expedition

    18. #18
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      Quote Originally Posted by sixgunsblazing View Post
      I thought the shifter hump wasn't needed for the newer trannys like the T56?
      The only reason I replaced the shifter hump was the original one on the car was in bad shape. I wanted the hump so the center console the car will have would fit better.
      Last edited by 4mul8ion; 02-21-2011 at 02:44 PM. Reason: clarity

    19. #19
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      Sep 2004
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      Awesome! I love it!

    20. #20
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      Fresno, Ca
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      That motor just makes me drool....

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