Updating Daisy!

[AM.MSCL]

The 69 Firebird aka Daisy was needing some modern day upgrades.
This will be the thread to show those updates as I make progress and things I found during.

The front suspension and brakes were removed; I did the Guldstand Mod and added the front tubelar A-arms:
Original:
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u276/ammscl/69%20Firebird/DSCN0315.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u276/ammscl/69%20Firebird/DSCN0312.jpg
NEW:
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u276/ammscl/69%20Firebird/DSCN0651.jpg
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I have a Vintage Air system going into the car plus a Covan's Dash with Autometer Gauges so the stock dash had to come apart:
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u276/ammscl/69%20Firebird/1969PontiacFireBirdConvertibleWh-15.jpg
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In doing this I pulled out the old stock AM radio and single speaker:
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[AM.MSCL]

When pulling out the defrost vents I found some treasures "yeah right!":
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u276/ammscl/69%20Firebird/DSCN0672.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u276/ammscl/69%20Firebird/DSCN0674.jpg

[ja.stoner63]

It's always nice to find cool stuff. Looks like a great car but how about some pictures of the whole car? :D

[AM.MSCL]

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u276/ammscl/69%20Firebird/DSCN0287.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u276/ammscl/69%20Firebird/DSCN0291.jpg

[T_Raven]

Good looking car. I like the silver stripes rather than blue.

[AM.MSCL]

Made some more progress:
Rear Brakes
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u276/ammscl/69%20Firebird/DSCN0727.jpg

Front suspension:
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u276/ammscl/69%20Firebird/DSCN0725.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u276/ammscl/69%20Firebird/DSCN0726.jpg

[AM.MSCL]

After having an issue with one of the front brake hubs fitting I made some progress over the last 4 days.
installed the March Serp Kit with Billet Specialties power steering res.
All new brake lines
Electric fan is mounted
Part of the Vintage air system
the new intake and carb
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u276/ammscl/69%20Firebird/DSCN0842.jpg
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[AM.MSCL]

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u276/ammscl/69%20Firebird/DSCN0871.jpg
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[Rick D]

Looks nice bet you can't wait to get it back on the road. Question what control arms are those, and what front brake are you going with?? :thumbsup:

[Ron Fox]

Nice Bird. Silver strips look good.

[AM.MSCL]

Front Brakes
I thought I had a picture of them already:
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u276/ammscl/69%20Firebird/DSCN0847.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u276/ammscl/69%20Firebird/DSCN0864.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u276/ammscl/69%20Firebird/DSCN0865.jpg

[AM.MSCL]

She is back on the road with working A/C!
Still have a few things to fine tune the carb, get the blank plate in the dash for the A/C controls, Power top switch installed and install the LED tail-lights with Billet Taillight lens, doe the calibration of the speedo, and figure out what part of the fuel level sender needs replace or repair.
One the of the power top cylinders needs to be replaced, Body bushings and leaf spring bushings need replaced, buy and install subframe connectors.
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u276/ammscl/69%20Firebird/DSCN0927.jpg
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[AM.MSCL]

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[tones2SS]

Car looks sharp. White on white convertible. Cool!:thumbsup:

[AM.MSCL]

I was at the Gearheads car show and won a silent Auction Item from ProTexIt coatings.
Well I pulled the Chrome headers that were turning blue of the Firebird and got them done.
These are iPhone pictures
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u276/ammscl/69%20Firebird/66489c51.jpg
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[tones2SS]

Very nice. They came out awesome.

[AM.MSCL]

Over the weekend I finished making some more upgrades to the Firebird.
New Lokar Billet Window Cranks and Door handles:
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u276/ammscl/69%20Firebird/DSCN1184.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u276/ammscl/69%20Firebird/DSCN1185.jpg
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Marquez Design Tail light Lens w/ Spaghetti Eng LED Tail lights
This is one original and one new
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u276/ammscl/69%20Firebird/DSCN1176.jpg
Original by itself
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u276/ammscl/69%20Firebird/DSCN1178.jpg
New
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u276/ammscl/69%20Firebird/DSCN1179.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u276/ammscl/69%20Firebird/DSCN1180.jpg
Video of the LED lights
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u276/ammscl/69%20Firebird/th_DSCN1183.jpg (http://s170.photobucket.com/albums/u276/ammscl/69%20Firebird/?action=view&current=DSCN1183.mp4)

[AM.MSCL]

I also had the windows tinted a couple months back
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u276/ammscl/69%20Firebird/IMG_3390.jpg
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[T_Raven]

looking good. I guess I haven't seen those tail lights yet but I like they way they look. I'll have to get some for my 69 if it's ever drivable lol.

[waynieZ]

The tail lights look great, so does the car.

[AM.MSCL]

Yes another upgrade to the 69 Firebird.
This time I added some Billet Specialities Pedals (these bolt to the stock pedals except the gas is a replacement).
Here are the original Pedals.
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u276/ammscl/69%20Firebird/DSCN1241.jpg

The New!
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u276/ammscl/69%20Firebird/DSCN1242.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u276/ammscl/69%20Firebird/DSCN1243.jpg

[AM.MSCL]

I have a Champion Aluminum Radiator from Jon at Drivez Inc being delivered today.
I have Corbeau GTS II seats from http://www.motorsportseats.com ordered.
With everything going correctly I can start putting these in the car next week; along with the Sound/Heat barrier material that has been sitting in the garage for 6 months.
I have some custom valve covers being worked on also.
:cool:

[Chicken Louie]

Great Looking Bird!!:thumbsup: