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Frostbite - 1967 Firebird
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:
Enough with the description, let's take a look at the renders that Ben put together for us. Side View http://i.imgur.com/ObLEj2v.png Rear View http://i.imgur.com/nqntKng.png Top View http://i.imgur.com/fGNCxLZ.png Front 3/4 View http://i.imgur.com/MG87DUC.png Interior View http://i.imgur.com/bkTOpdl.png Composition 1 http://i.imgur.com/QpIkgeD.png Composition 2 http://i.imgur.com/n1u7gxn.png 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:
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. |
Looks like a great project, I'm sure your customer will be very happy with the final result. The Autorad setup is a smart choice, really high quality part.
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those are some of the greatest renderings i've seen on what can be one of the baddest pro-touring cars out there. Please make this a reality, soon. :thumbsup:
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very classy.
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Looks like an awesome project. Not a lot of Firebirds have been dome up right.
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Wow --- really nice renderings -- but then Ben always does really nice renderings.
Is it done yet?? LOL |
I've never been a fan of white cars but this one just changed my mind. I'm really digging it. Nice work.
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Thanks for all the great feedback. Ben Hermance is as good as it gets with renderings. What I like is that he is not just a guy who can draw a pretty picture but he knows what is reality in getting this stuff done, and is a great help along the process of the build as well. I'll post more pics soon, we are farther along than you might think....
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I agree...very classy looking!
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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.
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Very humble beginning. The car looks fairly solid, but you never know until you tear it down and blast it.
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Renderings are sweet. Love the stripes
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Oh man, that's a super nice car to start with. Love the rendering, I've seen a 68 with the 69 ta hood and it was white too. It'll be a good looking combo.
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pretty cool.
wish my car looked that solid, I have ready made fred flinstone holes in my floor, haha |
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.
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We got some new composition renders from Ben today and wanted to share.
Composition 1 http://i.imgur.com/QpIkgeD.png Composition 2 http://i.imgur.com/n1u7gxn.png |
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In all honesty I think all of that is what he wanted to start with, he just didn't know it. He's a great guy and is very open to suggestions that will improve his enjoyment of this car. His family has a stock resto 68 firebird convert and they just didn't like the handling and the lack of good highway cruising. You know how these things snowball, it all started by looking at some Mild suspension upgrades and the next thing I knew we ordered a chassis, go figure...
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Looks like its going to be a cool build! Cant wait to see the progress as the build moves along :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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It's going to be a cool build. Love the renderings.
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Fantastic rednderings. Good luck with the build, Eugene!
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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.
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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 CarFax 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. http://i.imgur.com/gx5C2nlh.jpg http://i.imgur.com/QuebJFth.jpg http://i.imgur.com/Pa4h7sph.jpg http://i.imgur.com/Qt5N3qZh.jpg http://i.imgur.com/n95qBowh.jpg |
Cool build, those renderings are awesome.
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I was going to say this build deserves a new engine but I did'nt want to come off as a Richard Head.
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Man that really sucks....
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That sucks regarding the LS7. Hope you work it out with the seller/ebay.
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Amazing what people will swear up and down about when it comes down to money.
LSX 454 will be a nice motor for this project! :thumbsup: |
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I as well paid good $$$ for a motor that required a complete rebuild (which I was going to do anyway). eBay deal-io. I hope you guys work it out. |
Eugene, beautiful car and project, looking forward to see the build coming together. Are you guys going to use the Dynacorn 69 TA hood? I saw a few in person and the fitment was great, the only issues were the plastic scoop inserts.
Good luck on the build and subscribed. |
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Was really disappointed to see the damage done to the LS7. We had a lot of confidence because we bought it from a board member of the Corvette association. Thankfully the seller agreed to return the engine and a full refund.
On a better note, it feels like Christmas around here. Lots of new parts showing up at the shop. http://i.imgur.com/m2Fw8tMh.jpg http://i.imgur.com/NCOIjWth.jpg http://i.imgur.com/eZhDBqgh.jpg http://i.imgur.com/kywlOo0h.jpg http://i.imgur.com/METxcEbh.jpg http://i.imgur.com/kPsxug6h.jpg http://i.imgur.com/9PevMcvh.jpg http://i.imgur.com/f1zZfgth.jpg http://i.imgur.com/rtMkDyMh.jpg |
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We're blasting the car today. I'll post some more pictures later today. Fingers are crossed that there's no big surprises.
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Love the renderings! Can't wait to see this one.
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That things gonna move with the lsx...
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Hey all. I got some more updates today. The blasting went very well. However after talking to the customer we're going to end up putting new steel on the fenders, quarters, and roof.
Funny story is that I found a brand new fuel door that was stuck behind the quarter panel, right behind the B pillar. Must have been dropped in there when being assembled in the GM factory back in 1967. Poor owners probably had a rattle they could never locate, and the loose fuel door behind the quarter was the culprit. http://i.imgur.com/9kq3MPvh.jpg http://i.imgur.com/EcVpFgyh.jpg http://i.imgur.com/TZZAF4qh.jpg http://i.imgur.com/7kx8wKeh.jpg http://i.imgur.com/eods9p9h.jpg http://i.imgur.com/lABOtRMh.jpg http://i.imgur.com/C996Qubh.jpg http://i.imgur.com/D4ylnoRh.jpg http://i.imgur.com/YpHHpMnh.jpg http://i.imgur.com/hdPGcxuh.jpg http://i.imgur.com/G4ftRRPh.jpg http://i.imgur.com/YiEPYfgh.jpg http://i.imgur.com/GE7Hq0Yh.jpg http://i.imgur.com/EpzxNneh.jpg http://i.imgur.com/K9zMqMKh.jpg |
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Damn.. Well do it once an do it right. |
Too bad about the LS7. I had actually already done a lot of work to place the dry sump tank behind the fender. On a good note, I had some fun playing with my roller.
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