'71 Firebird w/ '01 Drivetrain and Interior

**71FirebirdLS1** · 07-31-2005

I thought you guys might be interested. I'm doing a pro-touring 1971 Firebird with a late-model Trans Am LS1 engine, tranny, wiring harness, dash, seats, console, speakers, heater core, and inner door panels. The suspension has coil-overs all around, 12.5" rotors with 4 piston calipers all around, and 315 rubber in back. The front and rear windows are flush, door handles and side markers shaved, and custom tail.

If you guys are interested, my website is www.extremefirebird.com The car should be done this fall and hope to have it in the Dallas Automrama this winter. So check back at the site for updates later.

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**Lesrace82** · 07-31-2005

Lookslike its going to be very nice when its done. Cant wait to see the finished product.

**skeevay** · 07-31-2005

Looks great! Lots of fun doing the heater/ac swap, huh?!! I am doing the same thing using 96 Camaro parts and transplanting them into a 1965 Impala SS

**71FirebirdLS1** · 07-31-2005

Originally Posted by skeevay

Looks great! Lots of fun doing the heater/ac swap, huh?!! I am doing the same thing using 96 Camaro parts and transplanting them into a 1965 Impala SS

A 65 Impala SS would be very sweet too! Yeah, the heater core swap sucks... We just cut the '01 TA firewall and welded it on to the '71, but up top of the cowl where the wiper motor sits was tough to figure out. Had to cut some of the cowl to make it fit right and so there's a gap of only 1.25 inch or so for air to flow into the core.

**suh weet** · 07-31-2005

That looks awsome! Can't wait for final pics!

**zbugger** · 07-31-2005

Welcome. Looks like a really fun project. I will enjoy seeing it come together.

**Bill Howell** · 07-31-2005

Sweet, My favorite year bird with all the modern parts.

Keep us updated!

**ProdigyCustoms** · 07-31-2005

Me likey those years also.

**Steve Chryssos** · 07-31-2005

Very cool. Keep us updated with pix.
/Steevo

**71FirebirdLS1** · 07-31-2005

Originally Posted by streetfytr68

Very cool. Keep us updated with pix.
/Steevo

Steevo, do you own Twist Machine? Would you happen to know if you guys will be coming out with an adapter for the pedals to fit a late-model firebird/camaro steering column? I want that column in the car so that it makes all of the interior, but I really want padal shifters from you guys also. Any ideas??? I bet a lot of late-model guys would want padal shifters too.

**Steve Chryssos** · 08-01-2005

Originally Posted by 71FirebirdLS1

Steevo, do you own Twist Machine? Would you happen to know if you guys will be coming out with an adapter for the pedals to fit a late-model firebird/camaro steering column?

Yes and yes. We just finished up a universal model that works with a Grant #3196 adapter and the aftermarket steering wheel of your choice. We'll be field testing on an 02 T/A in about a week. Or PM me if you want to be the guinea pig in exchange for a discount. You must return install pix and measurements. Your car is a perfect candidate if you have the time. Thank you for your interest.
/Steevo

**71FirebirdLS1** · 08-01-2005

Originally Posted by streetfytr68

Yes and yes. We just finished up a universal model that works with a Grant #3196 adapter and the aftermarket steering wheel of your choice. We'll be field testing on an 02 T/A in about a week. Or PM me if you want to be the guinea pig in exchange for a discount. You must return install pix and measurements. Your car is a perfect candidate if you have the time. Thank you for your interest.
/Steevo

Excellent! I sent you a PM.

**yody** · 07-31-2005

nice to see another 71 formula, when do we see more pics?

**nitrovette** · 08-01-2005

Thats nice,i miss my 70 formula 400.

**71FirebirdLS1** · 08-01-2005

Originally Posted by yody

nice to see another 71 formula, when do we see more pics?

I checked out your Formula site. It looks BAD lowered like that. It definitely looks good! I like your engine and tranny combo.

More pictures will be up in maybe a month or so... we still need to finish up on blocking through the doors and fender, etc. then it will be panel painted. After that, it won't take much to get everything bolted on. I already have all of the other parts primed and painted ready to go.

**wick** · 08-01-2005

Are you using a fiberglass front nose? How does it fit? I was thinking of going that route because of weight, the stock one is a pig.

**OLDFLM** · 08-01-2005

That thing's gonna be sweet when you get it done!

With all the modern upgrades I'd like to see a set of CCW 505As like Yodi has on his bird on that car!

Are you building it to keep for yourself or to sell?

Twin turbos would be nice too!

V/R,
Ty

**F70t/a** · 08-01-2005

The bird looks really good. what kind of rim's do you plan to run?

**CAMAROBOY69** · 08-01-2005

Cool car. You are going to love the feel of that modern interior in there. I know I sure do. If you ever get tired of the 2001 gauge cluster let me know. I stuffed 5" Autometer gauges in mine.

http://hobbystage.net/camaro/camarob...702-006825.jpg

**71FirebirdLS1** · 08-01-2005

Originally Posted by CAMAROBOY69

Cool car. You are going to love the feel of that modern interior in there. I know I sure do. If you ever get tired of the 2001 gauge cluster let me know. I stuffed 5" Autometer gauges in mine.

http://hobbystage.net/camaro/camarob...702-006825.jpg

I like what you did with the Autometer gauges. I actually saw a thread on DFWStangs website couple weeks ago for your Camaro.

It wasn't too hard getting the dash in... the width is perfect, and only needed to make some brackets for it to bolt up.

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