69 firebird update

[Ummgawa]

I have to say how impressed I am with this build. I love Pontiacs and always have. I guess now that the Indian is going to get killed off by GM, more folk will express their fondness for the brand. Keep the pictures coming!!

[zingercustoms]

Thanks for the replies. I would rather it be blue too. but.......And the goal wasn't a TA clone, just liked the scoops and wing. What do you think of the stripes on the hood? You can't see it clear in the pic but I plan on a line drawing of a more contemporary bird (kinda grunge art style) done so faintly that you won't see it until close up, probably in pearl. anyway, I have to work on that render.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Originally Posted by zingercustoms

What do you think of the stripes on the hood? You can't see it clear in the pic but I plan on a line drawing of a more contemporary bird (kinda grunge art style) done so faintly that you won't see it until close up, probably in pearl. anyway, I have to work on that render.

With what you said about your brother, it could be a redneck family crest!

[zingercustoms]

Yeah, LOL.
Pontiac does run in the family tho-
You see my Grandfather ordered a Bonneville conv. in 1967, he had ordered 2 before it, and just like having them, but my mom got married that year and he never let that car go. He only drove it in the summer and since he was a bachelor since my mom was 2 years old he just tinkered with it. He kept it garaged and well cared for. Many times he was asked if he would sell it and the answer was always " not for love or money". He never remarried and kept that car. It was perfect, he ordered it with a 428 ho and holley carb on it, not sure but i think it was the original, power top, ac, power windows...etc. navy blue with a baby blue top. anyway it was perfect until some lady hit him in a parking lot while he was stopped, it pushed him into the car in front and really messed up the rear end. That was in the mid 90's , Maco did a quarter panel replacement leaving 3/4 in gaps for the doors and nasty frame work. a maco paint job and the car was never the same. He still babied it and drove it in the summer. He passed away about 4 years ago. and the car has been sitting at my parents outside for about 6 years since he had to be cared for. I have the car now and am not sure what I will do with it. I would love to restore it or make it a lean mean machine but know how much money that cost and time it takes. starting a business is hard. and slow. We threw around the idea of using his 428 and tranny, badges and interior pieces in the fire bird. I would hate to desicrate it but at the same time, will I ever be able to do something with it? I have some awsome memories in that car, the sound of that exhaust rumbling through downtown Fort Wayne, when he picked us up because my little brother was just born. And waiting for that boat to appear coming down our long drive way. I loved to push the button to put the top down.

The problem is that it has some pretty bad rot starting underneath, at least it is inside now. I thought using its heart and soul would be a really cool way to make that motor roar down the road again. The "Bonni-bird"!
I think we will leave it untouched.....maybe

[fleetus macmullitz]

That is a cool car.

Tough decision based on what you have going now. But if you just committed a couple hours each week, maybe 1/2 a day, that might work.

Or, if you honestly don't have the time and/or money it might be best to sell it. Find someone who really likes that model Poncho and wants to keep it together.

[Samhatco]

I've been following your build, and I think your work is great. I'm building a 69 T/A vert tribute and I noticed your photo shop of the rear spoiler light. This is my version on my car. I used a 3rd brake light from a toyota celica.





Looks like it came from the factory that way.

Sam

[MWCC]

Very tough decision with the Bonneville, but here's my thoughts. With that much history and such high sentimental value, you will probably regret doing anything short of holding onto the car and restoring it at some point. Remember, once its gone, its gone forever.