1969 Pontiac Firebird "Routy"

[Steve Firebird]

Originally Posted by V8TV

Ben Hermance deserves all the credit on the design. The owner and I just looked at a bunch of different rendering ideas until this one just jumped off the screen... it looks like a super-fun car to drive. Thanks for the compliments!

As for parts, the owner (Steve) has a ton of parts already, but we'll see what we need going down the road. You have some stuff, Mr. Ummgawa?

Thats 100 percent right. Ben sent bunch of great renderings based on what I had in mind but non of them really reached out and grabbed us. I finaly just told him that I might like red with some type of grey accents and he came up with the rest. I think as soon as we saw it it was done deal.

I am sure I will need some parts just not sure what they are yet.

[Steve Firebird]

They are getting ready to order a bunch of parts for my 69 Firebird at V8TV and they asked me what I want to do about the sway bars. I originally told them to just reuse the stock one but now am questioning that.
The car is going to have a QA1 coil over kit in the front, DSE 3" drop springs in the rear and Global West Del-a-lum bushings front and rear. We are also going to get sub frame connectors as well.
This car is going to be a weekend cruiser and for the whole family to enjoy not a track car but if I can gain a real noticeable advantage in handling with the bars I will do it.
I guess I never thought the upgraded sway bar was needed unless you were really pushing the car. I am open to comments, is a bigger bar worth it? I could even be talked into a rear bar if it makes a huge difference. Thanks Steve.

[x-sprint]

You mentioned a steel repro T/A hood? Who is it made by. Thanks

[Steve Firebird]

Originally Posted by x-sprint

You mentioned a steel repro T/A hood? Who is it made by. Thanks

I got it from The Parts Place they are near Chicago

[x-sprint]

Thanks Steve Firebird. I've been looking for a T/A hood for my 68 project. By the way, how is the quality & fit? Thank again

[Steve Firebird]

Right now all I can say is it looks pretty nice. We have not tried to bolt it on yet. Keep an eye on the build at V8TV because they will be talking about it at some point during the build. Steve

[Steve Firebird]

Update on the build.
http://www.v8tvshow.com/forum/index.....new;topicseen

[SteveMcqueenRules]

Wow that is nice. Simple Clean and the stripes are subtle but effective.

[WILWAXU]

Nice rendering!

[Steve Firebird]

Moving along

Floors replaced
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1pegxYfEEY

Trunk floor replaced
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aegbKrp_m5o

Subframe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hpeq_7OiFmU

seam sealer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5tZyCCWWhE