1970 Firebird - Pro Touring Project - Lateral-g Forums

jtwoods4 · #1 01-08-2015, 12:59 PM

Well guys, I finished the 1970 Trans Am and I didn't know what to do with myself. I was on craigslist about 3:00am the other night and this popped up. I immediately went to the bank the next morning, loaded the trailer, and drove up to north Georgia to buy it. The previous owner was a body shop guy with 29 years experience. He was planning to build the car for himself but ran out of money and had to move to Florida. He was unloading all his car stuff. He had already finished all the sheet metal work and the car was in primer. I have not been able to find any rust anywhere on the car and the original factory red oxide primer can be seen in a lot of places. I was really shocked at the condition of the car. Not to mention it still had the original numbers matching drive train, even though it was only a Pontiac 350 Esprit.

His plan was to restore it as a Formula 400 clone so he had an original 1970 Formula 400 hood on the car ($1000 by itself) and the rear spoiler. What a perfect car for a pro touring build!

My first plan of action.... DSE Tubs and DSE Quadralink

... Then in goes the cage 8)

Enjoy the build

-JW

Vince@Meanstreets · #2 01-08-2015, 03:26 PM

looks like a great pallet jw.

**WSSix** · #3 01-08-2015, 05:19 PM

Welcome to the site. Glad to see another 2nd gen here. Where in Ga are you?

Jay Hilliard · #4 01-09-2015, 04:54 AM

Looks like a great starting point. Looking forward to seeing your progress.

INTMD8 · #5 01-09-2015, 08:13 AM

Looks great! As far as 2nd gen's go, Formula is my favorite.

In the mid 90's I was lucky enough to buy one of those hoods from our high school janitor for $50. It's surprisingly heavy!

PonchoJohn · #6 01-09-2015, 09:42 AM

WOW!! That's a solid car!
400 stroker? You know you wanna.... Forged rods, crank, pistons, HR cam.... 8,000 rpm! WHAT??!!!

Empty1 · #7 02-20-2015, 04:16 PM

I really appreciate your step by step update on your Pro Touring Project. I only wish you would have done this 1 year ago, as I just completed my installation of the same Speed Tech suspension system in a 71 Firebird. If I'd of had your direction, it would have been a lot easier.

Empty1 · #8 02-20-2015, 04:23 PM

Here how it's turned out.