67 Firebird Build New guy

[67rstbkt]

I've been checking out this forum for some time now and just thought I would take a few minutes to introduce myself and my project. I'm 30 years old and live in Reno. I am no stranger to cars, but this will be my most ambitous project yet.I just traded my 94 Z28 a few months ago for this pile of rust that I hope I can make into something presentable. It's a 67 Firebird 400; I'm planning on stroking the motor and maybe adding a little nitrous just for fun. DSE's mini tub and a four link are also on my wish list, but that will take some time. I expect to have my hands full replacing the quarters and other misc. sheetmetal. Here is a link with some pics of the bird, along with the car I traded for it and a truck I painted.
http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=0AZsXDdm0aN2L2Y&notag=1

[Steve Firebird]

Welcome to the site. Good luck on the bird. At least when its done you can drive it all year. My bird is in the shed waiting for spring.

[awr68]

Good luck with the build, sounds like a good plan you have! There will be times you question trading your camaro for the bird...but in the end it will be worth it...stay focused!! ;)

[67rstbkt]

I am allready questioning my decision, but am also excited about the finished car. I'll post pics as soon as I figure out how. I got the front sheet metal off of the car this past month. As soon as I get the rest of the wiring and drivetrain out, I'll take it in to get sandblasted.

[ProdigyCustoms]

Very cool, another Firebird! Me loves me some Firebirds.

Welcome aboard!

[COYBILT]

keep the poncho in it and great project.

[67rstbkt]

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[67rstbkt]

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[deuce32]

whatcha doing with the quarter ? peeking inside ? it good to see another firebird escape from the crusher ....

[Roadrage David]

You got a longggggggggg way to go ,but a first gen Firebird is the one for me!!! are you going to build the stroker engine yourself?? if not i can recomend one of the better Pontiac engine builders. non other then CVMS .they are the best..........

[67rstbkt]

I knew I had to replace the quarter anyway, so I cut a hole to "peek inside" and get a better idea of the rust situation. It's pretty solid under the quarter. I will do all the motor assembly, but not the machine work. I'll start looking for a good machine shop when I get to that point. My plan is to get the body all finished up before I do the motor.

[deuce32]

yeah take your time with it , ive built many of these id sand blast or media blast it to see what you got and then re prime it so it doesnt rust then do panel at a time .

[67rstbkt]

That's the plan!

[00fxd]

That looks like great car, you'll love workin' on it and then drivin' it! Don't take your eyes off that hood for too long, I had one walk away. About working on on panel at a time. Thats a good way to start but soon I think you'll find you'll be sandin' on one fender while the mud is hardening on another whlie the primer is dryin' on another. You'll be done before you know it! Makes me wanna get another Firechicken...............:thumbsup:

[67rstbkt]

I think you're right, but I have to try!:willy:

[Speedster]

That's a good amount of work ahead of you, but it will be nice when you get the sheet metal replaced. Glad to see another bird brain on here. If you need any extra FB parts, yell, I probably have them. :)

[67rstbkt]

Thanks, I'll let you know when I get a little further.:hail: