79 Firebird Project TigerHawk

[bhcustomdesigns]

I posted afew pics of this car back several months ago when I joined the forum,I spend so much time building everybody elses car I dont have time for my own but I finally had a chance to get it in the shop the other day to start to dissasemble it.I am going to keep the overall look of this car very clean its goin to have several changes but they are going to be subtle.I am switching out the front end with a 70 front bumper and hood That I bought,also changing out the back glass to match.I have a 400 in the shop but cant decide if I am going with it or a ls swapand of course its getting a complete suspension upgrade I plan on this car seeing alot of track time when finished.

[bhcustomdesigns]

I will post more pics as the build progresses previous pics didnt layout as expected

[bhcustomdesigns]

I finally got a chance to get back on the firebird again removed the doors and windshield all the interior and dash,also took out the winshield.I hope to have it stripped down to the body haul by the end of the week so I can get the body blasted ,see what I am up against on the rust I know I already have to replace the front floors and the trunk floor.I made up my mind on the engine decided to go with a ls so now Im on the hunt for a good ls engine guess the 400 I have will have to wait for another project or I might sell it.I am goin to put a 70-73 front end on this car along with a back glass to match anyone have any suggestions on a good company to get a 70-73 front bumper from the carbon fiber from anvil is cool but thats not in my price range at the time.

[LeighP]

Ouch...typical floors. At least you can buy the panels.

[bhcustomdesigns]

Updates are few and far between on this project things will change in a few weeks,getting everything caught up at work so I can go back to workin 8 hour days instead of 12.That will give me more free time to get goin on this car.I did get the subframe dropped out started grinding down the firewall,getting it ready to smooth in,there is more rust on this car than I expected but thats the way it goes.Here is a couple of pics of where the car stands now also my new bfgoodrich tires I won!!!! that saved me some cash lol.

[camloops11]

Are you going to get renderings for it? Awesome project!

[Torquedork]

Good luck with the project.

With the shape it was in, it look vaguely familiar!!!

[bhcustomdesigns]

I had a chance to work on the firewall today,finished grinding everything down and cut out the areas that was going to be replaced.Also made a patch panel and spot welded it in,I still have to go back and finish welding it all up solid and there is a couple other holes on the firewall I am goin to smooth in before its finished.

[bhcustomdesigns]

Are you going to get renderings for it? Awesome project!

I have plans for a rendering just havent taken the time to get it done yet.

[WS6]

Sweet! Another late 2nd gen. Good luck with it. I like the plans you have for the car.

[bhcustomdesigns]

I havent had a chance to get much done in the last week,I did get the rest of the holes patched on the firewall and everything welded up tight.I will be starting on the floors this weekend.I know its going to be awhile before this thing is ready for paint and Ive been racking my brain on colors and the wheels I will be running,I like the rushforth night trains but not sure.Anyone have any ideas on paint colors and wheels combination chime in I am up for suggestions,once I get that figured out I will have a rendering done here is a couple pics of the firewall all welded up.

[bhcustomdesigns]

I started the minitub today took all my measurements and cut out the drivers tub,I will be making my tubs here is afew pics with the 335 18s mocked up this will be the ride height.I already have the drivers tub made I will post more pics once I get it welded in.

[CruizinKev]

looks cool so far! can't wait to see more!!

[LeighP]

Roll or trim back those wide lips on the outer fender edges.....ask me how I know what they do to wide tyres under load on corners.....hmmmm.
Work is looking good.
1978 Trans Am Martinique Blue is a pretty awesome colour if you like blues. would work nicely with a charcoal wheel centre with titanium finish rims.

[10Aniv]

Yes that blue is a nice color. A nice grey eagle to match the wheels would look bad ass! So Lawrence county, you are close to youngs town correct? I am in Canfield OH and restoring a 79 TA as well

[bhcustomdesigns]

Well its been awhile since I last posted I have been going over different rear suspension ideas and finally decided to build my own 4 link,its gonna be alot like dse quadralink I am gonna have pockets in the floor under the rear seat for the upper bars to mount and the lower bars will bolt in the orginial leafspring mounts with offset ends.My 4 link bars with the ends and threaded bungs I ordered came in yesterday.I did get the left wheel tub spot welded back in today,I ordered a new mig welder a couple days ago so I am going to wait for it to be delivered before I final weld everything my old mig is on its last leg.I ended up useing the originial wheel tubs and just cutting them out and adding metal to them and welding them back in,I added 4 inches to the tubs so I have plenty of room around the 335s.Here is afew pics of the wheel tubs and 4 link bars.

[LeighP]

Nice. looks like lots of room for you now.

[bhcustomdesigns]

Roll or trim back those wide lips on the outer fender edges.....ask me how I know what they do to wide tyres under load on corners.....hmmmm.
Work is looking good.
1978 Trans Am Martinique Blue is a pretty awesome colour if you like blues. would work nicely with a charcoal wheel centre with titanium finish rims.

I am going to trim off the wheel lips and weld in a piece of 1/4 inch round bar so it will be nice and smooth,no sharp edges

[dusterbd13]

my suggestions on color. feel free to ignore.

black.
with a black interior.
black wheels.
blacked out trim.
dark tinted windows.
no emblems, graphics, etc.
nothing but pure lines as pontiac engineered them. only in all black.
and id also use a 75 formula 400 front clip.

(by the way, i just described my dream 2nd gen)

michael

[bhcustomdesigns]

my suggestions on color. feel free to ignore.

black.
with a black interior.
black wheels.
blacked out trim.
dark tinted windows.
no emblems, graphics, etc.
nothing but pure lines as pontiac engineered them. only in all black.
and id also use a 75 formula 400 front clip.

(by the way, i just described my dream 2nd gen)

michael

I have actually been considering doing it in all black, color choice has always been the hardest thing for me on a build but black is definetly on the table