Project R begins 04.26.08

[69MyWay]

I meant to put this in a while back.

We opted to sell the Turbos to move in a more traditional direction. Done...and done.

We also scored a sweet 3.23:1 2nd gen axle with disc brake (have to cut the spring perch and move them) off Craigslist a few weeks ago.

I have donated my C5 wheels/tires and adapters as they are very close to the rendering wheels. Touring Classics stepped up on the C5 front brakes kit and a local person donated the new RED Z06 calipers. The rear axle had red calipers already on it! Our stock axle was trashed and couldn't be uses at all.

ALL sheet metal is now on hand...and ready to go.

One of our members is out of work and an ex-body guy. He is using his unschedule time off to really move foward on the body.

He is OLD school and leaded the seams...etc. Very cool.

We have opted to go automatic on the trans and have that on the drawing board. We have a body shop committed to spraying it according to the rendering.

I also have some other HUGE news...but am holding off just yet to announce that.

[Ssynister13]

This really is a great story and I cant wait to see how it all turns out in the end. Your time and dedication to this cause is very commendable and I bet the kids in the program are really having fun. You deserve a big

[69MyWay]

Almost a year later...with 100% donations...volunteers, fund raisers...and just amazing people stepping up to make it happen.....here she is!

Yesterday we finished the engine bay prep and started the final front clip assembly...THEN....we topped that off by slipping in the warmed up Poncho 400!

We still need to find a suitable front bumper...rear bumper, and some misc outside trim to wrap up the body. The quarter to roof panel is done (in lead of all things) and the ONLY rust left to address is in the upper dash area.

[68FBODY]

AWESOME CAR! I have a 1968 firebird I am restoring, have my pics in my sig. Will be keeping track of this!