Project Frankenbird - 1968 Pontiac Firebird

[PonchoJohn]

Originally Posted by bdahlg68

Thanks Ron! I'm trying! I did get 4 of the 6 holes drilled for the mounts. While I think they are in the right spot so that the tires are centered in the front wheel wells this is the part that is purely an educated guess.

Well, ya figure the bottom rear of the fender can only go so far rearward(it'll butt up to the rocker), so that'll get you 99% of the way there.
This is a very interesting idea you're putting together.

[bdahlg68]

Originally Posted by PonchoJohn

Well, ya figure the bottom rear of the fender can only go so far rearward(it'll butt up to the rocker), so that'll get you 99% of the way there.
This is a very interesting idea you're putting together.

Thanks! Yeah that's pretty much what I did. As long as I measured caster right it should be good. Maybe I'm worried for nothing but I really want the wheel to be centered perfectly in the wheel well.

[65_LS1_T56]

Originally Posted by bdahlg68

Thanks! Yeah that's pretty much what I did. As long as I measured caster right it should be good. Maybe I'm worried for nothing but I really want the wheel to be centered perfectly in the wheel well.

I'll come over and check it with my laser eye...have some beer chilling

[bdahlg68]

Help is always welcome and there is always beer in the fridge here!

[bdahlg68]

Just about finished with the front suspension..... at least on the driver side. Moved the mounts rearward to try and get the wheel centered in fender. I think I'm pretty close. Some cars seem to have the wheels further rearward but looking at this shot of Mayhem I think I'm in about the same spot. Anyone think I need to go further rearward?

[Nick@HPM]

Looks great, love the ride height!!!

[bdahlg68]

Front suspension is in - needs some small adjustments and final welding. Hood hinges are a problem. Not much room forward of front fender attachment point.

[WSSix]

Forward opening hood like a vette? The C5/6 hood hinges lift up so the hood actually doesn't dip down into the area in front of the radiator that much. At least not compared to how a C2/3 vetter did. Looks good Brian.

[hersheys69z]

Glad to see someone attempting strut suspension

[65_LS1_T56]

Just put a tilt front end on it