67 firebird

[Southrod]

Hi Guys, this is a 67 firebird we are building for a customer.Magnacharged ls2 4l65e. our own C4 based front subframe and 4 link Willwood brakes 19 inch ID rims.http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr282/southrod/Picture002.jpg
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[Southrod]

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[Tom.A]

Nice :thumbsup:

[awr68]

Nicely done! Many things stand out to me, but one of my faves is that you didn't totally smooth the fire wall...I prefer to see the cowl to firewall seam!

Thanks for sharing!!

[radrambler]

southrod

nice project ....keep posting build pics
where are you guys located

tom

[Southrod]

southrod

nice project ....keep posting build pics
where are you guys located

tom

Were in Australia you can check us on the web www.southernrodcustom.com

[XcYZ]

Kick ass! Talk about starting from scratch. Thanks for sharing. :cheers:

[Al Moreno]

That's really nice. Can you post more pictures of the sub frame?

[Josh69]

Excellent! I love seeing another 'bird coming back to life!

[Kendall Burleson]

Good Job look great.killer metal work:yes: :yes:

[Southrod]

Sorry these are all backwards I should have posted these first.Enjoy.

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[Southrod]

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[Southrod]

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[hifi875]

thats freaking sweet!!!

[GHOSTDANCER]

Just checked your site. You have some killer builds going.:thumbsup: :cheers:

[awr68]

Very nice work...and I dig the clean shop!! :cheers:

[lil427z]

First class.
rick k:cheers:

[city_ofthe_south]

Firebird, HELL YEAH! Looking very cool so far, the concept is sweet.

[Flash68]

Killer Firebird! Nice work!

[murtah]

Friggin bad ass! You boys got some serious skills. Looking forward to more pics.

Cheers,
Jim

[Steve Firebird]

:drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:

[Southrod]

Sorry been a while since i posted,been on and off this car since January,(doing another car for the owner).
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[Lenie]

Love what your doing to the car. It's going to be a beaut. Your a very talented individual, can't wait to see it together.
Lenie

[waynieZ]

Very nice work, that looks sweet.

[Reckley]

The fab work looks outstanding guys! Please keep the pics coming.

Mike

[WSSix]

Fantastic! This one and the cuda look great.

[awr68]

Outstanding!! Very nice metal work!! :thumbsup:

[Musclerodz]

Incredible metal work.:bow:

[almcbri]

beautiful metal work. one problem though, the steering is on the wrong side :D


keep us updated. I am amazed at some of the metal work I see on this site.

[Southrod]

Finally getting somewhere on this Firebird,lots has happened in the last few months,into final assembly now.
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[Southrod]

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[67rstbkt]

Looks killer. More pics, please :D

I did'nt see in the thread what you guys are doing for a gas cap. Did you build something or will you be using off-the-shelf for that?

[Southrod]

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[Southrod]

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[Lenie]

Sorry been a while since i posted,been on and off this car since January,(doing another car for the owner).
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Any chance you might want to duplicate your close out panel from the bumper to the radiator and sell it to me and how much? I know you've tucked your front bumper and radiator type would play a part. You can pm me. By the way great craftsmenship and a very nice looking car. Would love to see more pictures.
Thanks

[Southrod]

Looks killer. More pics, please :D

I did'nt see in the thread what you guys are doing for a gas cap. Did you build something or will you be using off-the-shelf for that?

Were using a black anodised Newton aircraft style cap.
Cheers Shane.

[Tuske427]

Sorry been a while since i posted,been on and off this car since January,(doing another car for the owner).
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Amazing job/ craftsmanship! Any tips or tricks you would be willing to share on getting the front bumper to fit like that?

[Southrod]

Amazing job/ craftsmanship! Any tips or tricks you would be willing to share on getting the front bumper to fit like that?

Dont they ALL fit like that! (lol) actually made new mounting brackets that mount back into the Rad support and lower stone tray,then trimmed the edges till it fit and massaged the ends of each fender a bit.
Shane.

[Lenie]

Close out panel resale? Interested.

[Southrod]

Close out panel resale? Interested.

Sorry,Lenie,not really the sort of thing I could make and guarantee to fit your car, as this one has a custom rad support and hood locking system etc,I would be happy to send you some pics of the fabrication of the panel so you could get someone over there to fab one.
Shane.

[Lenie]

Thanks Shane, if you could please send any build picks of it you have to [email protected]
I've also massaged the bumper and fenders to fit close and this closeout you've fabricated would look really good. Our valances are quite similar also.
Thanks

[elitecustombody]

you guys make it look so easy,awsome work:thumbsup:

[Tuske427]

Dont they ALL fit like that! (lol) actually made new mounting brackets that mount back into the Rad support and lower stone tray,then trimmed the edges till it fit and massaged the ends of each fender a bit.
Shane.

Yeah, sure they do :) I have an original 1967 Firebird ad up on my garage wall, and after looking at your build pics I looked at the ad and noticed just how out of whack they had it- and this was in their advertisement! (you'd think they'd cheat it a bit and make it look nicer)

Thank you for the reply. Your pics/ buiild gives me an aspirational standard I need to meet (or exceed, ha ha)

Thanks again,

-Brendon

[tones2SS]

Looking good guys. Keep us posted!:thumbsup:

[E.rodz]

looking great love to see some inpirational mtl. work thanks for sharing. do you plan on bringing it to the us for any shows? did you know the stearing wheel is on the wrong side?LOL.:rofl: .keep up the great work.

[Southrod]

Been awhile since we have been able to get back to this one,we lost a couple of staff recently,so its just been me and my number1 guy here the last couple of months,(anybody want a job),finally geting this baby finished hopefully our interior guy is nearly finished with the trim,and we can get to finish up and get her fired up.
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[70TWO NOVA]

clean!!! :thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

That's a very nice looking car.:thumbsup:

[Josh69]

Looks great, I like the tail treatment, something I had considered but wasn't sure how to pull it off with my T/A spoiler, etc. I can't wait to see the rest of it! :lateral:

[conekiller13]

Those exhaust outlets are Taaaarick! :thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

Those exhaust outlets are Taaaarick! :thumbsup:

I was just thinking that. I came back to look at the thread. I'm really digging the exhaust!:thumbsup: :cheers:

[Southrod]

Finally got 95% of the fluid lines done and the front suspension on,been really slow on this build due to staff shortages,hopefully we will pickup some new staff and finally get this build finished.
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[Thomo5150]

Nice work mate, very high standard. Just a tip, try not to include the Ute in the photo's. They where going to be sent to the USA like the GTO but GM pulled out of the deal. Alot of guys in the USA would love to get there hands on the old Commodore Ute:D

[tones2SS]

Looking awesome.:thumbsup:

[awr68]

I just went be thru this thread....what a stunning build! I love all the metal work and paint work! What an awesome car!! Thanks for the updates and pics!! :thumbsup:

[Southrod]

Nice work mate, very high standard. Just a tip, try not to include the Ute in the photo's. They where going to be sent to the USA like the GTO but GM pulled out of the deal. Alot of guys in the USA would love to get there hands on the old Commodore Ute:D

Yeh, They are really missing out on something over there(U.S)this our shop truck.these things Hammer.

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[Thomo5150]

Nice, is that a TVS 2300?????

[bonecrrusher]

Shop truck with a blower - sick....

Do you have any more pics of the RHD steering rack and setup thru the firewall?

Im interested in how you moved it to the other side...

[Southrod]

Nice, is that a TVS 2300?????

Yes,Harrop engineering 2300 stealth Kit,we've done cam change and heads are to come,going on the dyno next weekend so should be good to see what its pulling.
Shane.

[Southrod]

Shop truck with a blower - sick....

Do you have any more pics of the RHD steering rack and setup thru the firewall?

Im interested in how you moved it to the other side...

Easy enough,because weve used a new full flat firewall and dash structure we simply moved everything to the right,as for the rack we used a (think) late chev (not quite sure what model) rear steer rack flipped over to the front.
Shane.

[Lenie]

Hey, I've got a room you could stay at for a couple weeks if you'll finish mine:unibrow: Alot of nice stuff you've fabricated on this build, still really like you're close out panels. Thanks for the pictures.

[bonecrrusher]

Seeing your shop truck - reminded me of the HSV's I saw on the Power Tour:

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So weird seeing a tuned supercharged LSx motor and right hand drive over here in the states...

Thanks for the insight on the steering switch, I've got one of your Holden Commodores over here as my DD!

[Southrod]

Been a while since I updated this one,should of been finished 6 months ago,we,ve had heaps of holdups with chrome platers and upholsterers
lucky my customer is understanding,getting real close now its been fired up (sounds awsome) weve loaded a base tune map into it and run it through the gears,another 4 weeks should see it basically wrapped up.
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[Southrod]

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[Lenie]

Enjoy watching your build. Very nice thru and thru. Got anything planned for the quarter louvers or will you be sticking with the original inserts? Again, your a very talented individual.

[Musclerodz]

Very nicely finished. I love looking at your updates.

[Southrod]

Enjoy watching your build. Very nice thru and thru. Got anything planned for the quarter louvers or will you be sticking with the original inserts? Again, your a very talented individual.

We painted the quarter louvre insets black so as to stay with the black and red theme.
Shane.

[Southrod]

Just looking back now its been along time since I posted on this,We were going to have it finished early this year,But the owner is in no real hurry so he had us starting on his daughters 67 Fastback.but its near done now,off to the dyno next week for the Firebird and rego.First drive today,no real issues a bit soft in the rear so maybe a heavier spring set and the Throttle is unresponsive,it has sensational steering.It looks like the car is running uphill at the front but as it sits the sill is 1/2 inch higher at the rear than the front,I think its just the fact of no offset on the front wheels makes the raers look small.
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[Southrod]

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[Southrod]

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[tones2SS]

Car looks very nice. That stance is low.
Great job.

[ccracin]

Very nice! What shifter are you using?

[Southrod]

Very nice! What shifter are you using?

Its a VU Commodore,same as the 05 06 GTO.
Shane.

[ccracin]

Its a VU Commodore,same as the 05 06 GTO.
Shane.
Thanks Shane. Keep up the great work.

Cheers!