Brendon's '67 Firebird thread

[Justin@EntropyRad]

Bet you cant wait to see it done.

[Tuske427]

Originally Posted by Justin@EntropyRad

Bet you cant wait to see it done.

Very much so!

[Tuske427]

Still alive. Just saving money for expensive parts and have been busy with other events. In the meantime I ran across a thread about rollbars/ cages so now I want to modify mine to connect to the frame rails. Fortunately, I have enough extra metal around to not have to buy anything for this little project. I made some plates and welded them into the floor using many plug welds and around the edges. Not sure if it shows but the area is double layered. Next will be the tubing itself.

I also modified my welding cart with heavier duty wheels, a frame on the bottom for strength, and a handle. The 200 lb tank was too much for the stock cart.

[waynieZ]

They fit nice. Should be a ridged mounting spot.

[Build-It-Break-it]

I've been wondering what happened to this build. I'm glad to see your still moving forward. You've bought a lot of the major items already, what's the other big ticket items?

[Tuske427]

Originally Posted by Build-It-Break-it

I've been wondering what happened to this build. I'm glad to see your still moving forward. You've bought a lot of the major items already, what's the other big ticket items?

Well, it didn't help that I was out of the country for a month with work and vacation combo, only to come back and crash my motorcycle on the freeway/ my first day back to work. Minor rash, fortunately. I even got back on my bike to continue on. So a little time was spent healing up, and I have had other events like family parties, other work trips to Vegas, etc. Buying other things around the house. As for parts these need to be in order:

1 - rims. I went with US Mags forged (Bandits). these take 4-6 weeks to make. Should be ready soon.
2 - once I have the rims, then I'll buy tires and have them mounted
3 - then, I can install and measure to see how much my axle needs to be narrowed and take it out/ get it narrowed. I should get some lugs, too, ha ha.

BTW this is the downside to changing my mind mid build as my axle was originally ordered extra wide.... Extra cost and time as a result. Such is life.

This is the larger part of it. The rest can be bought whenever/ in any order:

- driveshaft (will be 4th on my list as this needs to be custom made/ ordered. thinking CF)
- radiator hoses (thinking silicone universal ones for a clean install. I need something custom anyway with my engine set back)
- battery. Optima..
- seat rails
- window glass
- Air filter/ intake tubing

I did score some used Corbeau A4 seats off of LS1tech.

Without my axle narrowed and reinstalled it's a waste to add brake fluid, rear axle fluid, etc. So it's a waiting game for me.

In the meantime I'll work on the cage mod and save $$ for the remainder parts. I just don't want to accrue credit card dept while building this. I've been able to avoid it so far.

[waynieZ]

That should be the number one rule Keep the balance low on the C-card. Glad to hear your OK after the accident. Carbon fiber Drive shaft Nice!!

[Tuske427]

The seats I picked up... It wasn't my intention to go with leather (I prefer cloth) however, the price was good and they are clean.

They will need modification for the 5th belt slot.

[Tuske427]

Originally Posted by waynieZ

They fit nice. Should be a ridged mounting spot.

Thx, Wayne. I hope so. I did my best to get it on top of the frame rail, and there is actually two stepped pieces of metal I added to help disperse the load.

[Tuske427]

I was able to add the additional tubes on my roll bar this weekend. Next will be to sand down the mess/ burnt paint, and repaint it.

Still waiting for my wheels...