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1FSTBRD
07-23-2010, 09:49 PM
Everyone,

My dad and I have been restoring a 1967 Firebird for the past 5 years. Here are the details and pictures:

Project:

1967 Firebird Convertible
Factory AC
Numbers matching block

Under the Hood:

Engine (Bulter Performance Parts, Wheeler Racing Machining)
586 HP @6000 RPMs
462 CI
330 cfm ported Butler race heads
Port Matched Performer RPM intake
Holley 4150 HP
Forged rotating assembly
4 Bolt Mains
Canton Oil Pan
Dougs 1 7/8" to 3 1/2 headers
10.25 to 1 Compression
MSD ignition (Hidden in the glove box)
Billet Specialties Serpentine System

Cooling-
Norther Radiator - Updating to a Ron Davis
Dual Spal fans

Drive Train:

Tremec TKO 600
Center Force Dual Friction Clutch
GM 12 Bolt Rear End
Hotchkis 2 inch drop Front, 3 inch rear
QA1 Shocks
18 inch Intro V-Rod Rims
Bfgoodrich KDW G-Force Tires
Rear - 255/40/18
Front - 225/40/18

Paint and Body:

Father and son first paint job
PPG Single stage with clear coat finish
Weld in frame connectors
Shaved rear spoiler to sit low

Interior:

1998 Firebird front seats re-covered in leather by Yellow Dog
Leather covered factory rear seat
Vintage Air
Dynamat floors
Everything else new

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98ssnova
07-24-2010, 03:03 AM
Wow that was the fastest build ever:D . Congrats on the car looks greeat and welocome to the site got any other build photos?

tones2SS
07-24-2010, 07:18 AM
Looks nice man. Good job!:thumbsup:

Ron Fox
07-24-2010, 11:28 AM
Great looking Bird. Very cool to see a father and son build. (I waited too late to get started with my father)

What all did you have Butler Performance do? Were you satisfied with their products and customer support?

How do you like your TKO 600?

Congrats!:thumbsup: Have fun with her.

1FSTBRD
07-26-2010, 06:57 PM
All the parts were purchased form Butler. The engine was assembled and dynoed by Wheeler Racing. Butler is a great company. Jim spent many hours on the phone with me discussing the build. Service and customer support is great.

Example:

I purchased a port matched victor intake originally, but had concerns after further discussions with Jim and Wheeler after it was installed. Asked him if he would swap it out for a RPM port matched and he said yes.

They know what their doing and support the customer.

x-sprint
08-01-2010, 02:36 AM
Nice Bird. Any front view pics? Does not appear to have front bumper on. Or maybe modded? Thanks.