Hey Chris -- you might say your billet parts are "cutting edge"... LOL

Tail Panel Exhaust Openings
 

We are looking at different ways for the tail panel for the exhaust tips.. This will probably the route we take.. Nothing like machining a solid pcs of steel!!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/...austlayout.jpg

Billet Drool
 

Still in awe over the detail on the billet pieces. :thumbsup:

Steering column clamp
 

Here is cool clamp that we made to retain the steering column!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/...n/P1010051.jpg

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Cri s your friggin killing me!!!!!!!!!!!:wow:

Just making your wish list bigger Mario!! :D :D :D

Billet Hood Hinges
 

Just finished machining & assembling hood hinges for this bird!!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/...n/P1010054.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/...n/P1010057.jpg

Those look great Chris. Good job as usual.:thumbsup:

Firebirds rule
 

Great project how much of a tub did you do, I did a 3" on my second gen but I'm not sure how big I can go i'm thinking about 315-35r-18. Why not throw a little boost to that bird that LS2 can take at least 8-10lbs of boost

Sweeet They look cool!

Damn I love the detail in the machining! :thumbsup:
I wish I could get the hang out solid works. I'm steady in CAD but teaching myself Solidworks is proving to be difficult

Thanks guys!! We got plenty more one off parts for this bird!

We tubbed it & moved the frame rails to gain about 3 inches & loosen the qtr panel face to move it a bit to get these tires underneth it.. Have not tubbed a 2nd gen yet to answer that question for you, but I am sure that somebody else on this site can answer that one for you..

I have been trying to convince the owner for us to superchagre his LS2, but won't budge yet..

Not to shabby Cris.

Let's just call you ..... Gonzo's House of Billet

Thanks Mark!

Pretty Damm good quote!! Gonna have to use that for Gonzo Engineering :D

Check out the camaro that Randy & the guys built

https://lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=19299

they did a 2 or 3 inch tub

Rear Bumper
 

We started hacking away on the rear bumper!! I like the Firebirds rear bumper shape.. We will see what this looks like when we are done :unibrow:

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/...n/P2090002.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/...n/P2090001.jpg

I would take on of those bumpers for my bird :yes: , Only if I lived closer.

Already got a car in here from Toranto!! Wanna be my 2nd car from Canada??:D

Hydraulic clutch quick disconnect fitting
 

GM's latest way to connect fuel lines & some hydraulic lines have a plastic quick disconnect fitting, especially the hydraulic thow out bearing on a T56 transmisson. We wanted to keep the quick disconnect on the thow out bearing but needed for it to be able to run a flexline for AN -4 fitting. Solution.. We machine up an aluminum fitting!!! Pic are not that great but hope you can see what what we did.. Also will looking @ better way to get to the top bleeder on the throw out bearing.. Got plenty more custom fittings coming for this build.. We will be plumbing in the next couple of weeks!!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSCF1881.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSCF1886.jpg

Cris --

For the bleeder on the '55 car I'm doing == I used a AN tee... and just put an AN cap on the one leg... was easy - and I could locate it anywhere it needed to be.

Nice idea on the quick connect hookup!

I wonder if the GM "bubble" quick connect would hold the pressure for the clutch? They're running 60 psi on the fuel system -- and 100 on the LS9 motors but I don't know if the LS9 is running the same fuel connections as the other LSx's are... I have a hydraulic GM bubble flare tool ---- and I bought an aluminum polished quick connect to AN -8 (might have been a 6) Male from Street and Performance (if I remember right)...

Of course the clutch is using -4 or -3 so the -6 might be too large and or create other "connection" issues...

Great solution on the bleeder Greg!

The cool part about buying a motor & trans from Cleveland Parts is that you get everthing.. We got the brake/clutch pedals with the master cylinder & hoses.. We grabbed the hose that hooks up to the throw out bearing & dimensioned & machined exactly as the GM one.. so I don't see a problem with it holding the pressure per factory specs.. The only reason we made this fitting is because it nice to have the option for 90 or 45 deg fitting for the braided flex hose..

The last car we did we ordered the braided flex hose that Classic MTSP does in their conversions.. Worked great when plumbing the throw out bearing but we wanted options..

Tail Panel with Bumper
 

Here is the latest status on the bird.. We have rough finishes on the rear bumper with tail pipe openings.. We just finished the design on the tail pipe hangers & will have a pin to hold hangers with rubber o-rings to allow expansion of exhaust @ the rear.. When we machine these pcs I will post pic on how the concept works :D

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/...n/P2260036.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/...n/P3040045.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/...ntAssembly.jpg

Looks great Cris. Lots of great innovative ideas coming from you guys!:thumbsup:

Plumbing!
 

We have been plumbing! Here is where we are @ so far..

Machining our own fitting, clamps, & distribution blocks..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/...n/IMG_0148.jpg

Designing & machining tools for bending..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/...n/IMG_0145.jpg

Machining banjo fittings & bolts..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/...n/IMG_0153.jpg

Machine our own filter retainer bracket.. I know.. I know.. We could have bought one!! :D

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/...n/IMG_0165.jpg

Some pics of the plumbing!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/...n/IMG_0166.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/...n/IMG_0167.jpg

As usual, killer work Cris!:thumbsup:

Can I tell ya sumthin'?



:rofl:




Wonderful!!!

Amazing! Great work! I love the way nothing hangs down and runs through the braces.

I agree amazing work!

Cris......... Are you FRIGGIN kidding me!!!!!!!! WOW bro you are the man:hail: Now it looks like I'm going to really have to take you up on that offer and come down so you can show me how its done...:D

Ok....I see alot more things I need from you Chris. Great job

Thanks for the compliments guys! But the credit on this one goes to my machinist who happens to be plumbing this Bird.. This is his first plumb job.. Imagine his 3rd or 4th job.. He will be a pro!




Thanks Mario! The offer still stands for a visit.. Just get your A$$ on a plane! :lol:

Jason- I am sure we have a few extra machined pcs lying around that we can set aside for your build :D

More plumbing pics!
 

Got some more pics on the plumbing! have been machining more custom fittings & tools for this Bird!!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/...n/IMG_0302.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/...n/IMG_0301.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/...n/IMG_0299.jpg

This what we will machine this week.. Axle brake line retainers.. Steel base will be spot welded on axle tube & billet clamp will bolt on to retain it..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/...eldClamp-1.jpg

Tools!!! Here we have some benders in different radius that can make some nice transitions..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/...n/IMG_0307.jpg

RIGHT THERE IS A MAN WITH SOME TOOLS --- BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY --- SOME SERIOUS SKILLS!


:wow: :wow: :wow: :wow: :wow: :wow: :woot:

As Greg said, you really do have some talent and vision.

Greg

Cris,
This project keeps getting more interesting. I see a lot has been done since the last time I saw it. Love the plumbing work! There are a lot of nice little details everywhere on this car. :thumbsup:

You said it brother!:thumbsup:

Great work Cris,,,, this will be an awesome car when your finished with it bud...

Simply amazing! I love the work you guys do.

Thanks for the compliments guys!!! But it is all team effort here @ JCG.. I am lucky to have a group of guys that have some serious talents..