Hi everybody, I'm Mike from Bryans Road, MD. My wife Emily and I recently picked up a 1967 Pontiac Firebird Sprint 6. We are currently planning out how to rebuild it. It is rough, but it is a solid base with a lot of potential. We will be doing all the work ourselves and since we are on a bit of a budget, I have been studying up a lot on the amazing DIY things people have come up with here.
For a theme, we are going to go for a mix of WW2 style bomber (Think flying fortress) or mad max interceptor.
The Firebird currently has a Chevy 350/th350 from a 76 Camaro. 4 wheel manual drum brakes, power steering, Camaro 10 bolt rear, single leaf rear springs. I have been told the springs up front were meant for a big block. 15" Z-28 rims.
I am planning on installing 4 wheel LS1 disc brakes, Hotchkis front and rear springs, Gen III steering box, positraction rear end.
I have been torn about the engine. A Chevy 350 is cheap and easy to work with, but there are so many options. An LS1 on a budget might not be possible, and I have a ton of experience with Pontiac motors, but they are heavy. Since it is a Sprint, I have thought about hunting down a Pontiac OHC 6, or even a GMC 4200 DOHC 6. Both motors have the advantage of saving a good bit of weight, though aftermarket parts are not so easy to come by. I would like to install a 5 speed manual transmission.
Looks like a fun project... it's great to see another Firebird on here... we are heavily out numbered by the Camaro's. I also started mine this year... hope to finish before I am dead!
Sounds like you have some cool ideas, can't wait to see it unfold! Keep the pictures coming!!
Streetsamurai – We see that this is your first post. Welcome! Congratulations on your new project! Thanks for considering Hotchkis products on your Firebird. It sounds like a cool build-theme. Good luck on choosing power. Lightweight is good in the engine department. Torque is good too.
Hey Guys,
I'll try and post up some interior photos soon, its a jungle in there
I think this weekend I am going to hit all the visible rust and cover it with some kind of primer till I can start really working on the body. The front drum brakes make it very "exciting" to drive.
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Should be a great project.
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