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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
1970 GM bullet mirrors for a clean, modern look
Off-white paint scheme on the exterior.
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
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:

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.