View Full Version : Flock of birds have landed at Musclerodz
Musclerodz
10-01-2009, 11:20 PM
We are currently working on a 70 Formula, 71 Formula, and have a 70 T/A in line, and we are looking to buy a project as well. The 70 Formula we have been working on the past few weeksis number 1 in line. Paint is nearly complete, color is GM Imperial Blue and looks sick on this bird. Pics are as shot, not buffed yet. Suspension is not over the top, drop front springs, DSE drop leafs out back, DSE subframe connectors, Baer 6 piston brakes, and Rushforth wheels will round out the car. I will update as new parts arrive.
cowboybob
10-02-2009, 06:36 AM
Looks great Mike. That blue is awesome...be sure to post some pics of it out in the sunlight.
awr68
10-02-2009, 07:39 AM
Very nice, Mike!! Sounds like you are busy!! :thumbsup:
OLDFLM
10-02-2009, 07:42 AM
I had no idea my friend!! Fantastic!! Can't wait to see more pics!!
tones2SS
10-02-2009, 07:46 AM
Very cool Mike.
Looks like business is doing pretty good.:thumbsup:
comp-spec
10-02-2009, 07:56 AM
Nice .. love them old birds
waynieZ
10-02-2009, 11:35 AM
Very Nice.
Dukeofsho
10-04-2009, 08:36 PM
Can I guess the color? Its my favorite...Indigo Blue Metallic? I have always loved that body style ever since I saw Corvette Summer...its the bad guys car :).
awr68
10-04-2009, 09:16 PM
If that is GM Indigo Blue...that was my very first color choice, 8 yrs ago!! Wow, I sure have changed my mind color wise over the years!! :willy:
lil427z
10-04-2009, 09:36 PM
:thumbsup:
rick k
Musclerodz
10-04-2009, 10:26 PM
Color is posted in the orginal post. It is 07-10 GM Imperial Blue Effect. Darker than Indigo with metallic and pearl in it. Looks almost black until the sun hits it. Final cut and polish starts tommorrow and the pearls already look like they are jumping off the car. It was a perfect color choice.
Musclerodz
10-09-2009, 11:35 PM
here is a few more pics. 14" 6 piston Baer brakes and Rushforth wheels coming soon. This bird is going to be sick!
OLDFLM
10-10-2009, 05:51 AM
Very cool Mike!! We'll have to get them together for a "play date!" LOL
tones2SS
10-10-2009, 10:14 AM
Looking good Mike.
Keep us posted.:thumbsup:
customcam
10-10-2009, 05:56 PM
Mike silly question i wanted to ask: do those wheel moldings that the Ta models have bolt on and off ? Thanks
Musclerodz
10-11-2009, 12:12 PM
yes they do
almcbri
10-11-2009, 12:25 PM
that paintwork looks great. Nice work :yes:
ZMAN1969
10-13-2009, 11:53 AM
Looking really nice Mike is this going original Poncho power or LSX? love the color BTW
Musclerodz
10-13-2009, 02:26 PM
Looking really nice Mike is this going original Poncho power or LSX? love the color BTW455/700r4 combo
Looks great! Which model of Rushforths are you going with?
awr68
10-13-2009, 07:24 PM
Looks great Mike!! :thumbsup:
waynieZ
10-13-2009, 09:19 PM
Very nice!
Musclerodz
10-13-2009, 10:47 PM
Looks great! Which model of Rushforths are you going with?Whiplash, brushed centers
syborg tt
10-14-2009, 07:23 AM
Nice to see some love for the 2nd gens
Musclerodz
10-25-2009, 10:01 PM
Small update. Subframe is in and suspension is layed out and ready to install. Nothing wild for this car, Hotckis drop springs up front, DSE drop leafs out back, DSE subframe connectors, solid subframe bushings, Moog rebuild kit, and Koni shocks. Dynamat install is started and stuffing in every nook and cranny we can find. As far as the 455, this is what happens when I fix an oil pan leak. "While we are here......."
awr68
10-25-2009, 10:10 PM
Mike, that should make for a great driving street car! They don't all have to be 'over the top' builds!! Actually with a second gen, is this pretty much all that's needed suspension wise? I know they are much improved over the first gens to start with!
Musclerodz
10-25-2009, 10:56 PM
Mike, that should make for a great driving street car! They don't all have to be 'over the top' builds!! Actually with a second gen, is this pretty much all that's needed suspension wise? I know they are much improved over the first gens to start with!EXACTLY what this car is being built to do. I am really enjoying the direction this build is going and will be showing it some during the 2010 season.
OLDFLM
10-26-2009, 05:41 AM
"While we are here......."
Careful my friend... that's how my build started!! LOL :rofl:
tones2SS
10-26-2009, 08:14 AM
Very nice Mike.
Keep up the good work.:thumbsup:
I really like the Imperial blue. Can you post some outside shots when you have a chance? I'd like to see how it looks in the sun. The local Chevy dealer has a few cars in this color but it's always raining here and your paint job is better than any of theirs. How many coats of clear are on that?
NOT A TA
10-31-2009, 02:56 PM
Looks good Mike! Welcome to the club!!! LOL
tony byram
10-31-2009, 04:40 PM
WOW Mike! that Imperial blue is beautiful! Wish I had known about you guys when I lived in Tulsa! See Ive got this darned oil leak in my big-block 72 Z28 that Ive been trying to get rid of.............. Looks great, keep us posted.:thumbsup:
I understand how those little things go. I was doing a tune up years ago on my old 68rs and a spark plug swap turned into a whole new top end, cam swap, headers and for some reason the TH350 turned into an M21.
Cap, rotor and plugs....:rofl:
bigtyme1
10-31-2009, 08:22 PM
Lets see some updates Mike.Looking good so far, I can't wate to see the 70
Musclerodz
10-31-2009, 10:15 PM
I really like the Imperial blue. Can you post some outside shots when you have a chance? I'd like to see how it looks in the sun. The local Chevy dealer has a few cars in this color but it's always raining here and your paint job is better than any of theirs. How many coats of clear are on that?3 coats, blocked, and 3 more coats. We will get some outside shots soon.
Musclerodz
10-31-2009, 10:26 PM
Lets see some updates Mike.Looking good so far, I can't wate to see the 70
I will post a good one when I get back from SEMA. Only thing noticeable right now is Dynamat is done and ready to start wiring. 455 is being reassembled, should have it finished tommorrow and painted before I leave
3 coats, blocked, and 3 more coats. We will get some outside shots soon.
Just checking in to see how the 70 is coming along. I'd love to see some more pics of it in the sun.:cheers:
Musclerodz
11-15-2009, 02:21 PM
455 is close to being assembled and ready for paint. Won't be on the ground until the Baer brakes and Rushforth wheels show up. I will have a good update I hope later this week
455 is close to being assembled and ready for paint. Won't be on the ground until the Baer brakes and Rushforth wheels show up. I will have a good update I hope later this week
Thanks! Which set of Rushforths are you using on it and will you be adding a color to the centers? I am getting a lot of good ideas for my own second gen. Thanks again for any info.:cheers:
Musclerodz
11-15-2009, 08:59 PM
Whiplash with brushed centers
Whiplash with brushed centers
Very nice. Those should look killer on it!:thumbsup:
Musclerodz
11-19-2009, 10:47 PM
455 is back together and in the car. Getting closer!
bigtyme1
11-20-2009, 03:30 AM
Nice choice on the color Mike. It looks Good.
vBulletin® v3.8.11, Copyright ©2000-2026, vBulletin Solutions Inc.