Frostbite - 1967 Firebird

[ebmotorsports]

Hi all,

I'm really excited to share a new project I'm working on. It's a 1967 Pontiac Firebird. My client has had this car for the past 15 years, but hasn't gotten around to restoring it. The client initially wanted to do a regular factory restoration with a little bit of an upgrade to the engine. I'm very passionate about pro-touring and I shared some of the recent technology and trends in pro-touring with the client; he absolutely loved the idea and agreed to move away from the factory restoration and go with a pro-touring project.

We spent a about 6 weeks looking at all of the options from engine, suspension, and wheels. There are many different options when building a completely custom car; each with its own benefits and drawbacks. The final goal for the client was to have a street-able car that looked and performed like a brand new car. Turn the key, hot or cold, and the engine starts right up. Plenty of power and good MPG. The suspension had to be tight and nimble allowing the car to handle like a modern sports car.

We've been working with Ben Hermance for the past month coming up with the perfect styling, color, and stance. Here's what we have planned for the 1967 Firebird project:

• Start with the 1967 as the foundation
• Use the 1968 quarters to add the Pontiac side markers
• Use the 1968 windows to remove the vent windows
• Use the 1969 Trans Am hood for a unique, aggressive look
• 1967-styled billet mirrors for a clean, modern look
• Metallic white paint scheme, nod towards Pontiac Trans Am
• COPO Camaro inspired stripes on the quarter panels and hood
• The stripes are titanium to match the Forgeline wheels
• Each stripe has a thin ascent of gold, which matches the brake calipers
• The interior is off-white, black, and uses gold-stitching
• The style and color is designed to flow from the interior to the exterior
• Very clean interior with a mixture of old-school and new-school styling

Enough with the description, let's take a look at the renders that Ben put together for us.

Side View


Rear View

Top View

Front 3/4 View

Interior View


Composition 1


Composition 2


We've been thinking really hard what kind of components we want to use in the car. So far here is what we have planned:

• GMPP LSX454 EFI engine
• Billet Specialities LS Tru-Trac front assembly
• Tremec T-56 Magnum 6sp transmission
• Art Morrison Max-G full frame chassis with upgraded C06 front suspension and 4-link rear suspension
• Forgeline ZX3R wheels
• Michelin Super Sports 275/35R18 and 325/30R19
• AutoRad Radiator with aluminum core support and power steering cooler
• Digital tail lights
• Billet hood and trunk hinges
• Sparco R700 front seats
• Ring Brothers billet door handles
• DSE remote windshield wiper
• New Vintage gauges
• Sparco 383 steering wheel
• Clayton Machine Works pedals
• Rick's Tank + ZL1 fuel system

I'm really excited about this project. Be sure to subscribe to this thread for future updates. I have a bunch of pictures as I begin to work on this car and transform into a modern pro-touring machine.

[crewelz]

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[Gil]

Love it already, will be a bada$$ Bird !
Renderings are awesome !

Do it ! updates ?
AM full frame ? OMG !
Gil

[Later-A-body]

Outstanding project. Your client must have a nice size budget for the build. What is the timeline?

[ebmotorsports]

Thanks guys. Ben Hermance is one of the best in the industry. Not only can he create awesome renderings but he knows how to bring it all together. We are fortunate to be working with the finest companies out there to bring my clients dream into reality. Stay tuned....

[mikewoods]

Can't wait to see more!

[hdesign]

Thanks for giving me the opportunity to help Doug and Eugene! I can't wait to see it finished up...please keep posting progress pix.

[mikes2nd]

painting that bumper, that will help... anything to make a 67 front look better. I would go for 69 front end though 10x better looking

I always see a 67-68 firebird and it looks like some chick doing a duckface... or maybe a turtle beak

[ebmotorsports]

Very humble beginning. The car looks fairly solid, but you never know until you tear it down and blast it.

[AtomicFirebird]

It's going to look great! Subscribed!

[ebmotorsports]

Starting to tear it down and get down to the metal. Overall not too bad, although there are some rust spots here and there. We'll probably end up getting new quarters and possibly fenders. On a lighter note, it looks like a mouse left a present for me.

[ebmotorsports]

We got some new composition renders from Ben today and wanted to share.

Composition 1


Composition 2

[lucky13firebird]

nice rendering, that thing is gonna be a beast with that full chassis and 4 link...

[crewelz]

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[Mr.VENGEANCE]

bravo to Ben on that rendering!!

project looks cool!

[ebmotorsports]

Have some new updates. Looks like we're going to try using a used GMPP LS7. Picked it up for a great deal. Engine only has 3K miles on it.

[gordonr1973]

Very nice project!

[70vertstang]

Let's do this!

[srh3trinity]

I really like the striping on the rendering and the color scheme. Well done Ben! I look forward to watching EB build this one.

[ebmotorsports]

Well today wasn't very good news. Was performing a compression check on the LS7 and noticed a particular cylinder was very low. Checked it again just to make sure it wasn't a bad seal or equipment, and built up enough pressure to pop out the little plastic plugs.

Water shot everywhere. Engine was completely flooded. This was very, very disappointing because we ran a ****** report on the car the engine was pulled from and the car was totaled, but was no where near water. The seller swears up and down he didn't know the engine was flooded. Right now my client wants to return the used LS7 and just go with a new LSX 454 instead. Now we need to work with eBay and the seller to get a refund.