Brendon's '67 Firebird thread

[Tuske427]

Thank you, Blazer!

I spent some time this weekend tweaking the front bumper even more. I think I'm finally set with the front bumper. I had to add material back to my lower bumper brackets as they seemed to be torquing it funny. It kept pulling the bumper to the left which made it go off center. Of course, getting the bumper finally set meant adjusting the hood again, and then that made the cowl panel not fit anymore, so I was back to square one with that. I had to hammer down my inner cowl panel to make the outer cowl panel sit level. Also, one corner is pinching so I had to trim it back. I'll weld it later.

I also started making my rear brake vents. So far I only formed some metal, but I will need to get the actual ducting I plan to use before I go further with it.

[waynieZ]

Its looking good.

[Tuske427]

Originally Posted by waynieZ

Its looking good.

Thank you, Wayne!!

[67rstbkt]

Looking pretty awesome! I've been messing with my bumper as well. Getting closer, but I still have a few issues. Mostly the gap between the "beak" and the center of the bumper.

[Tuske427]

Originally Posted by 67rstbkt

Looking pretty awesome! I've been messing with my bumper as well. Getting closer, but I still have a few issues. Mostly the gap between the "beak" and the center of the bumper.

Thank you. Yep, I had that issue, too. To fix it I added material along the top of the bumper so I could reshape it to better match the contour of the hood.

[67rstbkt]

Originally Posted by Tuske427

Thank you. Yep, I had that issue, too. To fix it I added material along the top of the bumper so I could reshape it to better match the contour of the hood.

Thanks for the tip!! I was thinking I should try adding to the hood, but I think I'll give the bumper a shot since it worked for you

[Tuske427]

Originally Posted by 67rstbkt

Thanks for the tip!! I was thinking I should try adding to the hood, but I think I'll give the bumper a shot since it worked for you

Cool. I actually modified both parts on my car, but, at least with the bumper it's pretty easy to weld, grind, and file. the hood is more sensitive with the thin sheet metal and if you add material- it has to look good form both the top and bottom side since the front edge of the hood is lifted and seen...

[Tuske427]

I started to make my rear brake vents by welding in the scoops I made the other weekend. I used some metal rode to add thickness and strength to the quarter panel as I didn't want to leave it as a single piece of metal.

I hope to get the other side in next weekend.

[KPC67]

The body mods are coming together nicely.

[waynieZ]

Looks good> Your move along now.