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Nice!!

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

awesome placement!!!!!

AHHHHH Snap Boom Bang!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WoW!!!!!!!!!

Nice fab work, they came out great!

Did you incorporate the outer wheel lip into the tub or is it going to still be a separate piece inside the quarter panel?

Glad you're making good progress on the car.

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Originally Posted by WSSix (Post 567395)

Did you incorporate the outer wheel lip into the tub or is it going to still be a separate piece inside the quarter panel?

Glad you're making good progress on the car.

I actually used a camaro quarter skin to make the outer wheelhouse, that way it is separate from the quarter but close enough to not loose any tire clearance. I also used the back portion of the quarter skin to make my trunk drop offs to meet the bottom of the firebird quarter, it worked out really slick.

Very nice!:confused59:

That metal work is super nice,great job:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

That's a lotta work Eugene :thumbsup:

:confused59: Wowza... that's a pretty good update. Floors look great!

Thanks for all the kind words guys.

Here are some more teaser shots. We're adjusting the stance and height of the car.

http://i.imgur.com/xautzTXh.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/EJBQmjWh.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/Kfav9g3h.jpg
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We're also really happy with the way the custom Kook's headers came out.

http://i.imgur.com/XKq3Sklh.jpg

Here's a shot of the underside of the car, showing the clearance.

http://i.imgur.com/EJ1vPDFh.jpg

Looking good, great thread. Considering the Autorad set up for my 67 as well. Can you tell me what other options they added to the package in your photos? AC condenser, oil cooler? Also, how long did yours take to get it? Thanks, Lee

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Originally Posted by sd67 (Post 568314)

They put dual pass radiator, ac condenser,oil cooler, power steering cooler and an inter cooler for a planned supercharger that is planned in the future. It is a SUPER NICE piece. They do a great job. I can't tell you exactly how long it took because my customer ordered it and I'm not sure of the time frame.

Loving the metal work in the floor and trunk!! Lots of great work!!

Hey ya'll,

Got some more updates here. Was able to put the fenders on as well as the core support. Starting to come together.

http://i.imgur.com/l3WHoT6h.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/8p811Mdh.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/FBj2LbXh.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/I45CgSDh.jpg

Eugene very nice work on this bad boy! Great fab work I love that it's a Firebird getting the treatment!!

Hey ya'll,

I'm currently working on the custom spoiler for Frostbite. Ben Hermance did a good job combining the Camaro duck tail with the Firebird pedestal into a new hybrid spoiler which looks AWESOME.

Here is the concept:

http://i.imgur.com/hpOJWAfh.jpg

Here is what I came up with:

http://i.imgur.com/r1vVXuch.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/E6PNeZRh.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/7RPW9GPh.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/755a4oqh.jpg
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http://i.imgur.com/4G1WLUFh.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/uVVdELHh.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/BHAE3j7h.jpg

Very nice. This is going to be special!

Thank You!! for the step by step shots. I love seeing the fab come together.

Jeff-

thanks for the compliments guys, I only wish I could come up with cool stuff like this. The idea was all Ben. I also appreciate all the inspiration and true talent on this website.

Great project, you guys are really doing some fantastic work!

We have a Camaro in our shop on the same chassis that was built at a different shop that we are "reconfiguring" for a new owner.

http://v8tvshow.com/1969_Camaro_CG/s....16.14_003.JPG

Be sure you address the pedal height from the floor... the Morrison chassis requires the raised floor to clear the chassis which eliminates the footwell depression. This car is using stock pedals and they now sit to closely to the floor. You hit the clutch / brake just above your heel and the gas pedal is a little strange feeling also.

It's hard to see in this shot, but they are much lower to the ground than in a stock floor.

http://v8tvshow.com/1969_Camaro_CG/s....13.14_041.jpg

VS. Stock Floor:

http://v8tvshow.com/1969_Camaro_LC2/...0.21.13_24.JPG

The stock pedal box can't really move upward because of the cowl. We're just getting into this one, but we're adding a hydroboost and a hydraulic clutch, so we're thinking the easier pedal travel will allow us to possibly shorten the pedals without killing the ratio or feel. We have an extra set of stockers we're going to sacrifice to try it out. Otherwise, a different system needs to be employed, possibly reducing the "height" of the chassis member that runs under the footwell allowing for a dropped floor, or an aftermarket pedal box / assembly that is shorter in some way.

Just something to think about in this stage, I'll follow along to see what you come up with. We'll be working on ours soon and will gladly share our findings.

:cheers:

Wow that should be tons of fun

Hey ya'll,

Been working on the Firebird pretty hard and have some more updates for ya'll. Dressed up the engine with the billet specialities assembly.

Working on the exhaust cutouts as well. Going with the Borla XR1.

http://i.imgur.com/2E2dKdVh.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/w4EKDRKh.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/0HAndFJh.jpg
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Looking good! Nice work.

Hey ya'll,

Got some more updates. Been working on the fenders and hood. Also gapping the doors. Starting to come together nicely. I love the TA hood.

http://i.imgur.com/A32s9XMh.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/vNlpuWhh.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/8FC6qXKh.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/emrHaV7h.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/l9UhQBuh.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/4uZJ99ph.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/CKcVOn6h.jpg

wow, outstanding build. It amazes me the talent you guys have, really motivates me to get in the garage and learn. Thanks for posting

Man that is one gorgeous hood ... who is the manufacture? Did you guys flare the front fenders .... how much did you push it out?

Detailed pixs of the fender flaring would be great if you have any. The car is looking amazing, great work!

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Originally Posted by Sonar Chief (Post 573614)

that seem to be a trans am hood

Looking great, Eugene. I really think I need to build a 69 bird to share the garage with my 79 next. This build is really pushing me in that direction.