Foulplay

[Lenie]

Car is looking great. What are your plans for the rear bumper? I hate how bulky they look from the factory and I'm sure you've got something up your sleeve! Thanks for the motivation to get back in the garage and start wrenching on my 'Bird!!

Thanks, I used a 68 camaro bumper , narrowed it to get the gaps right, shaved the bolts and painted it black.

[E.rodz]

the car is looking great love the pontiac thing. your kinda beating me to the punch yet getting some great inspiration at the same time.keep up the good work and good luck with keeping you wife happy with the new house.teehhheee.lol.marrige is like a car if you don't maintain it it falls apart. looking forward to more updates.

[GregWeld]

Lenie --- Building that house yet??

[Lenie]

Hi Greg, the world keeps spinning while I stand still trying not to get dizzy.:willy: The answer you seek would be no, currently having wetland survey and geotech done. They want my money to tell me the land can be built on, this will be a long process. Just getting ready to put mine up for sale, along with possibly buying another piece of investment property. Like I said, the world is spinning and I'm just trying to figure out where I'm going to land, hopefully pouring foundation next spring. Thanks for asking.

[GregWeld]

Well dang! I was prepping for a big ol' house warming! :rofl:

[Lenie]

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: Well dang! I was prepping for a big ol' house warming! :rofl:

[Lenie]

Metal stage
http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/6671/dsc00040yt.jpg (http://img63.imageshack.us/i/dsc00040yt.jpg/)

Couldn't take it anymore, had to go out and work on the car a little. all lights installed including the Marquez driving lights. By the way, nothing goes as planned with ease, but it felt good to take a little break from the house and work on the car.
http://img829.imageshack.us/img829/733/dsc01455u.jpg (http://img829.imageshack.us/i/dsc01455u.jpg/)


http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/805/dsc01456iw.jpg (http://img28.imageshack.us/i/dsc01456iw.jpg/)


http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/1265/dsc01457y.jpg (http://img515.imageshack.us/i/dsc01457y.jpg/)

Must keep goiiing.....
http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/1566/dsc01467zi.jpg (http://img707.imageshack.us/i/dsc01467zi.jpg/)

[waynieZ]

You have to take some down time to recharge the batery. Nice progress.

[GregWeld]

Don't stop now dude! LOL


Looks good Lenie!:thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

Looks awesome Lenie!:thumbsup:

[Lenie]

Just bought a Ron Davis radiator for a 67-69 camaro off of ebay. Thinkin' I got a pretty good deal, but........ when I see it I'll believe it.:_paranoid :willy:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ron-Davis-67-69-Camaro-Electric-Fan-Radiator-3420cfm_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZalgoQ3dLVIQ26i tuQ3dUCIQ26otnQ3d5Q26poQ3dLVIQ26psQ3d63Q26clkidQ3d 6260916151952453216QQ_trksidZp5197Q2em7QQcategoryZ 33602QQitemZ180607901329QQautorefreshZtrue#ht_500w t_1182

[68FBODY]

MORE PICTURES!:cheering:

[GregWeld]

Just bought a Ron Davis radiator for a 67-69 camaro off of ebay. Thinkin' I got a pretty good deal, but........ when I see it I'll believe it.:_paranoid :willy:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ron-Davis-67-69-Camaro-Electric-Fan-Radiator-3420cfm_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZalgoQ3dLVIQ26i tuQ3dUCIQ26otnQ3d5Q26poQ3dLVIQ26psQ3d63Q26clkidQ3d 6260916151952453216QQ_trksidZp5197Q2em7QQcategoryZ 33602QQitemZ180607901329QQautorefreshZtrue#ht_500w t_1182




I don't know Lenie ..... are you sure you're capable of trimming the mounting tab?

:unibrow: :thumbsup: :rofl:

[waynieZ]

Nice Lenie That should keep it cool.

[Lenie]

:rofl: I don't know Lenie ..... are you sure you're capable of trimming the mounting tab?

:unibrow: :thumbsup: :rofl: It's the write up that sold me on the product, yep, it's all about the advertising skills.

[Lenie]

Bending ss fuel lines, mounting a bracket with hardlines straight to tank with a return.
http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/2803/dsc01745g.jpg (http://img9.imageshack.us/i/dsc01745g.jpg/)
Really like the imperial tube bender I purchased.
http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/397/dsc01750w.jpg (http://img3.imageshack.us/i/dsc01750w.jpg/)


http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/9938/dsc01748t.jpg (http://img251.imageshack.us/i/dsc01748t.jpg/)


http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/6435/dsc01754dh.jpg (http://img502.imageshack.us/i/dsc01754dh.jpg/)
Bracket to tank.
http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/2690/dsc01756k.jpg (http://img413.imageshack.us/i/dsc01756k.jpg/)

[GregWeld]

Nice work!


Bent Fab better start looking over his shoulder!



EEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
:D

[waynieZ]

They look great nice job.

[Vegas69]

Beautiful work Lenie. :thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

Very nice. Looks great Lenie.:thumbsup:

[Lenie]

Beautiful work Lenie. :thumbsup:

Todd, I pretty much stole this concept from your build. I should be giving you the thumb's up!:thumbsup: Thanks

[Vegas69]

Shoot, there ain't no stainless hard line on my car.

[Lenie]

Shoot, there ain't no stainless hard line on my car.
I'm mounting the bracket on the gas tank straps.:unibrow:

[Vegas69]

Copy cat..:lol:

[Lenie]

Powder coated today

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/1697/dsc01760c.jpg (http://img84.imageshack.us/i/dsc01760c.jpg/)

Assembled and ready to re-install

http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/183/dsc01762li.jpg (http://img832.imageshack.us/i/dsc01762li.jpg/)

[waynieZ]

It looks great Lenie, nice work.

[Vegas69]

No wonder you aren't driving your car yet. :D Looks fantastic...

[deuce1963]

Wow, great work Lenie, very impressive!

[tones2SS]

Very nice Lenie. Great job.:thumbsup:

[Lenie]

New Ron Davis radiator I won off of ebay showed up today in great shape, pretty stoked on the deal I got. Wife must love me as she's allowing me to store parts in the house;)

http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/876/dsc01771hc.jpg (http://img27.imageshack.us/i/dsc01771hc.jpg/)

http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/2200/dsc01772wo.jpg (http://img191.imageshack.us/i/dsc01772wo.jpg/)

http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/6379/dsc01776u.jpg (http://img510.imageshack.us/i/dsc01776u.jpg/)

[70TWO NOVA]

Looks like a real nice setup, im sure you wont have any cooling issues! :thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

Very nice Lenie. :yes:

[waynieZ]

Very Nice! I love the workmenship on their radiators. Both of those are going to look sweet on there.

[Lenie]

Installed Rick's tank today w/fuel bracket and return. Had to re-bend a couple of lines.

http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/9750/dsc01783kf.jpg (http://img196.imageshack.us/i/dsc01783kf.jpg/)

[awr68]

Looks great...I just may have to copy you and Todd!

[waynieZ]

It looks great in there. It looks lke its mounted on a mirror.

[geberhard]

Lenie,! Wow, I wentthrough all the pages of the build and am speechless. Incredible incredible work and a huge inpiration! Thank you thank you thank you!

[Vegas69]

Looks great...I just may have to copy you and Todd!

Copy Lenie, his looks nicer. :unibrow:

[White.Lightning]

Updates? Beautiful car

[geberhard]

Lenie, awesome inspiration, so hope you do not mind me getting some cues from your build for mine :)

What are you planning to use for the fog lights on the Camaro valance? I came across some LED setups which seem interesting.

[Lenie]

No updates to speak of but had a new rendering done. FOULPLAY. Thanks Shawn.

http://img864.imageshack.us/img864/5126/foul.jpg (http://img864.imageshack.us/i/foul.jpg/)

[Ron in SoCal]

Looks really good Lenie...:thumbsup:

[Flash68]

If it looks anything like that rendering, it will be sick.

Are you planning on doing the wheel hoops in black and centers in brushed? That would look fantastic with the black paint I think. :thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

OH YAH ! Sweet.

[Rybar]

Looks Killer, really like it Lenie :thumbsup:

[Lenie]

Thanks all. Flash the hoops will be gloss black. Jeff, long time. Looking forward to seeing your car. Post some picks.

[bdahlg68]

Just got my rendering from Shawn as well! Looks sweet, Lenie!

[GregWeld]

Now get your azz out there and finish this bad boy up!
:cheers: :woot:

[Lenie]

Now get your azz out there and finish this bad boy up!
:cheers: :woot:

On it.:lol:

[Ron in SoCal]

Hey Lenie - just read through your entire thread just for kicks. Love the attention to detail and progession as your build went on. Car is beautiful man. Keep goin'...:thumbsup:

[Lenie]

You might wanna close your eyes and ignore this update if billet is your master.
Marquez billet blinker housings now my driving lights. Just finished powder coating and installing them. The remaining pieces are my Clutch rods, I'm using heim joints. They're also now powder coated. Took awhile to talk myself into this!

http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/9881/dsc02136h.jpg (http://img19.imageshack.us/i/dsc02136h.jpg/)

http://img809.imageshack.us/img809/470/dsc02138o.jpg (http://img809.imageshack.us/i/dsc02138o.jpg/)

http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/291/dsc02142y.jpg (http://img837.imageshack.us/i/dsc02142y.jpg/)

[GregWeld]

That thing done yet?


:hail: :thumbsup:


Looks good Lenie! Looking good!

[jschaecher]

Nice work! I want to do a firebird next everyone has a camaro.....Firebird is the next up and coming and with cars like yours it won't take long! Look amazing

[tones2SS]

Very nice Lenie.
Looks great.:thumbsup:

[Lenie]

Thanks all, driveshaft and sound deadener should be at my door step any day now. Then I'm ready for headers and exhaust. Waiting on a call from a special somebody for that one.:P

[wmhjr]

Looks Great, Lenie!

[69MyWay]

Car looks great.....


A bit off topic - but any chance you'd be willing to part with some of your non-show quality parts?

We are building a give away 68 Bird and are looking for some trim items - tail lamps, side markers, bumpers...and various trim pieces to get it together.

[killer67]

Lovin the car Lenie

[Lenie]

Found an old thread by David Pozzi showing how to relocate my shifter to it's original position so I've decided to try and give it a go. Pictured is the first half of the move, I fabricated a new relocation plate using 3/8" aluminum plate instead of steel, moving the shifter 1 1/2" down and 1" forward. Next I will have to change the husrt shifter making a stick adapter extending it up 1" and 2" to the right. Hope it works out.:_paranoid

http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/3825/drivetrain002.jpg (http://img651.imageshack.us/i/drivetrain002.jpg/)

My sound deadener showed up today along with my new Dynatech 3 1/2" aluminum driveshaft. I'll get these items installed as soon as I get the hurst shifter relocated.

http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/4232/drivetrain004.jpg (http://img846.imageshack.us/i/drivetrain004.jpg/)

[waynieZ]

Nice looking drive shaft. Getting New parts are always good.

[Lenie]

A little update
Lokar Pedal installed
http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/8140/transtunnelandshifter01.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/833/transtunnelandshifter01.jpg/)

Welded on hurst shifter adapter
http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/8140/transtunnelandshifter01.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/219/transtunnelandshifter01.jpg/)

Hole cut, shifter installed and Fatmat almost done
http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/8394/birdsounddeadening039.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/194/birdsounddeadening039.jpg/)

Drive line installed
http://img803.imageshack.us/img803/7277/birdsounddeadening040.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/803/birdsounddeadening040.jpg/)

Using aluminum, machined a couple of nipples, gathered a couple of 90* elbows and 1 1/2" pipe, had a buddy weld together
http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/4991/birdsounddeadening032.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/64/birdsounddeadening032.jpg/)

Powder coated and purchased a canton water neck, now gotta install.
http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/3959/birdsounddeadening041.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/683/birdsounddeadening041.jpg/)

[GregWeld]

Looks great Lenie!

Hey -- I think I see one "speck" on the tiles that is odd size... how did you ever let that slip by? :hail: :hail: :rofl:

[Vegas69]

Everything looks great except that drive shaft angle. :unibrow:

[waynieZ]

It looks great Lenie. Keep plugging away at it.

[tones2SS]

Great progress Lenie.

[Lenie]

Installed the radiator hose tonight. Used the thermoplastic clamps.

http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/9987/dsc02234y.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/585/dsc02234y.jpg/)

[waynieZ]

It looks good in there.

[GregWeld]

I love your idea of using the spark plug wires for the alternator leads. So friggin kool! Wish I'd have thought of it first!






Looks good Lenie!!

[Lenie]

I love your idea of using the spark plug wires for the alternator leads. So friggin kool! Wish I'd have thought of it first!






Looks good Lenie!!
:rofl: Where do you come up with this stuff? You kill me at times.
Thanks

[Lenie]

It looks good in there.
Thanks Wayne, I'm still pulling for you, we should finish about the same time the way things are going:lol:

[BanditDave]

Looks fantastic Lenie...honestly, your patience and attention to detail is what I admire most...I am struggling on the patience part right now on my build. :willy:

[Lenie]

Looks fantastic Lenie...honestly, your patience and attention to detail is what I admire most...I am struggling on the patience part right now on my build. :willy:
Thanks Dave, it's not that I'm not working on the car, it's everything I do seems to take me forever to complete. My first build in this direction. Thanks again.

[waynieZ]

I hope for your sake the way it looks you'll be done way ahead of me!

[Lenie]

http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/1807/hwy1012011sandiego144.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/16/hwy1012011sandiego144.jpg/)

Redoing fiero seats, cut off head rest, designed pattern and father in law stitched up the inserts. Calf hides in blood red.

[Lenie]

Father in law, retired upholsterer working on my front seats. Bottoms finished, almost done w/the backs.
http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/686/seats001.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/651/seats001.jpg/)

http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/5066/seats024.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/718/seats024.jpg/)

http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/7949/seats020.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/3/seats020.jpg/)

http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/9648/seats016.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/822/seats016.jpg/)

http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/3338/seats005.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/62/seats005.jpg/)

[waynieZ]

Hey Lenie it looks great. Can you ask him if he'll adopt my wife so he can do my car too ??? Its going to look sweet with the red and the gorgeous Black paint. :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Awesome Lenie!!!

[Lenie]

Hey Lenie it looks great. Can you ask him if he'll adopt my wife so he can do my car too ??? Its going to look sweet with the red and the gorgeous Black paint. :thumbsup:

Thanks Wayne, appreciate the comment. I've been a little frustrated lately so I'm taking measures to try and get it completed by April. Keeping the fingers crossed. One day we'll have to cruise together.

[Lenie]

Awesome Lenie!!!
Thanks Greg, I'll give you a call next time I'm in town.

[waynieZ]

I hope it all runs smooth for you, and that sounds like a plan.

[67rstbkt]

Looks great:thumbsup: If you don't mind me asking, what carb are you running on it?

[Lenie]

Looks great:thumbsup: If you don't mind me asking, what carb are you running on it?

Thanks, 750 race demon

[Lenie]

few pics
brake lines are in so bending fuel lines, full length stainless.

http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/6189/carsseats006.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/718/carsseats006.jpg/)

http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/8062/fuellines017.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/23/fuellines017.jpg/)


http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/526/fuellines006.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/16/fuellines006.jpg/)

[Lenie]

Vintage air 2

http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/746/florida001.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/823/florida001.jpg/)

Bracket and firewall adapter installed

http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/5617/florida004.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/834/florida004.jpg/)

Unit installed

http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/2125/florida006.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/59/florida006.jpg/)

[Lenie]

Couple pics of back finished up.

http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/8742/firebird2011019.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/832/firebird2011019.jpg/)

http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/4619/firebird2011026.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/811/firebird2011026.jpg/)

[elitecustombody]

Looking good!

[syborg tt]

Car looks great i am glad to see your are using the Quick Clips for your lines.

These clips are awesome. www.quickclips.org


http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/8062/fuellines017.jpg

[waynieZ]

Sweet !

[Ron in SoCal]

Couple pics of back finished up.

http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/8742/firebird2011019.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/832/firebird2011019.jpg/)

http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/4619/firebird2011026.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/811/firebird2011026.jpg/)

Looks sinister Lenie...:thumbsup:

[Lenie]

Car looks great i am glad to see your are using the Quick Clips for your lines.
These clips are awesome. www.quickclips.org

Thanks Marty, yeah the clips are a breeze to work with.

[QUOTE=waynieZ;375556]Sweet !
Thanks Wayne


Looks sinister Lenie...:thumbsup:
Thanks Ron, I'm kinda going after that nasty look. Pics aren't very good but I like the way it's starting to turn out. I'm at a point where I'm needing some help completing and have checked out a couple of different places but really wanted to stay close so I can keep up on it and possibly help out so I could get some on the job training:unibrow: It couldn't have worked out better for me as I ended up meeting w/a fellow member who not only works for the same employer but lives about 3 miles away and was willing to help me take it on. I've admired his work and his get er' done additude and believe I'll have the car ready to go before spring, really looking forward to it. I've been trying to get the car moved to his place for the last three days but my buddy who owns a 28' enclosed trailer has been sick and it sits so low I really don't want a towing company involved. Keeping my fingers crossed for tomorrow. Looks like I need to step up and purchase an enclosed trailer.:lol:

[War]

Nice job on the car. Looks like your alot closer than spring.

[tones2SS]

Couple pics of back finished up.
http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/8742/firebird2011019.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/832/firebird2011019.jpg/)

That looks awesome. Great job!

[daemon2]

Who made the gas cap you have installed?

[Lenie]

Nice job on the car. Looks like your alot closer than spring. That would be cool, hoping you're right but my lack of knowledge seems to alway win over and slow me down:lol: Thanks

[Lenie]

Who made the gas cap you have installed?
Got the idea from Michaels car at Prodigy Customs. A friend of mine named Mark Naglich cut the door out, made a template of the shelby cap and welded it back in one inch recessed. Turned out pretty cool I think but had to go to a 68 camaro bumper to make it work which I like also. Thanks

[nickcornilsen]

Amazing build! I love the look of the Pontiac F-bodies.

Where in the NW are you?

[killer67]

I like what you're doing here Lenie! Where is exhaust going to exit?

[Lenie]

I like what you're doing here Lenie! Where is exhaust going to exit?

Exhaust???? Uh oh, I knew there was something I missed:_paranoid Seriously though, I dunno?

[Flash68]

That rear shot looks great! :thumbsup:

Who needs exhaust out the rear? Just dump it. :D

[Lenie]

Bought an xfactor crossmember and really like it. Gave me about 3/4" more clearance for exhaust and my driveline is now at the correct angle.

http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/1700/forsale079.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/593/forsale079.jpg/)

[BanditDave]

This car is ridiculous!!! :hail: :hail:

I keep going back to the beginning and starting over and get new ideas for my own junk...

I'm stealing some of your ideas....just telling you that now. :cheers:

[Lenie]

This car is ridiculous!!! :hail: :hail:

I keep going back to the beginning and starting over and get new ideas for my own junk...

I'm stealing some of your ideas....just telling you that now. :cheers:

Thanks Dave, we're moving right along w/the car now. Multi tasking. Seems like the little brown truck has been showing up daily at my door step lately(Vintage air accessories, March excessories, power steering line kits, DSE wiper motor, NuRelic electric windows, Dakota digital VHX guages, shockwaves and airpod, AAW kit, Optima battery/holder and more) life is good:D Will most likely be purchasing a set of wheels on Black Friday, tough decision when it comes to wheels as there are other choices I'm interested in also especially local supporting vendors but hard to pass up 20% off deal!:wow:
Thanks again

[KPC67]

Nice car! I like that cross member

[Lenie]

That x-member is very nice! Where did you find that?

Thanks, good fit. Here's a link to their website. Design has change from the pic on their website to what I have.
http://www.xfactorcrossmembers.com/

[KPC67]

Thanks Lenie, I edited my post because I googled it, it looks like a nice piece.
It has to be if it is on your car! great job:thumbsup:

[awr68]

It looks awesome! Nice progress!! :thumbsup:

[Lenie]

It looks awesome! Nice progress!! :thumbsup:

Thanks Tony.

[Lenie]

Little update, shockwaves are in(tight fit, had to manufacture a few special brackets to make it work), side glass/nurelics power window equipment and all associated pieces are in (what a nightmare as my xbody guy left us w/a few surprises). Driveline is in (and Todd if you're reading, I now have the correct driveline angle:yes: ) All brake/fuel lines are completed. Vintage air lines all installed, March power steering reservoir and associated lines installed, my Dakota digital vhx guages/American auto wire kit have arrived and ready to install and I ordered a set of Forgelines(at the end of the day, I just couldn't turn down the Black Friday discount). So I guess I'll have a set of Budnik Tillers/Michelin pilot sports package up for sale along with a set of coilovers here shortly. Been moving right along on the car here lately as I have a good person helping me. Two front seats have also been upholstered and ready to go.

http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/2987/wheelsgascap018.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/819/wheelsgascap018.jpg/)

[Vegas69]

Lenie, what did you end up with from driveline, drive shaft, and pinion angle. You going to drive that thing this century? :unibrow:

[Tom.A]

Looks good Lenie. Not sure what Forgeline you went with but I am sure they should look sweet. Did you stay with 17" or move 18"?

[youthpastor]

wow...looks like the home stretch!! I would love to see your and Tony's cars out at Puyallup Goodguys this summer

[Lenie]

Lenie, what did you end up with from driveline, drive shaft, and pinion angle. You going to drive that thing this century? :unibrow:

Todd, prior to I was not measuring at ride height, boner move:rolleyes: After installing my new crossmember and setting the car at ride height, I'm just under 2* working angle:thumbsup: I honestly believe I'll have it ready before spring gets here.

[Lenie]

Looks good Lenie. Not sure what Forgeline you went with but I am sure they should look sweet. Did you stay with 17" or move 18"?

18/19's, thanks

[Lenie]

wow...looks like the home stretch!! I would love to see your and Tony's cars out at Puyallup Goodguys this summer

fingers are crossed. thanks chris

[waynieZ]

Great news Lenie, Forgeline makes some sweet wheels. I'm glad your getten r done!

[GregWeld]

How anal does a guy have to be that he keeps a lawnmower on a shelf?!?!

:unibrow: :willy: :D

Looks great Lenie!

[tones2SS]

Great update. Keep up the great work.

[Lenie]

Great news Lenie, Forgeline makes some sweet wheels. I'm glad your getten r done!
Thanks Wayne, like I said, I've got a good motivated helper now.

[Lenie]

Thanks Wayne, like I said, I've got a good motivated helper now.

Great update. Keep up the great work.

Thanks, appreciate it

[Lenie]

How anal does a guy have to be that he keeps a lawnmower on a shelf?!?!

:unibrow: :willy: :D

Looks great Lenie!

imagine that, who uses shelves and hangs things in their garages to clear space:lol: Thanks Greg, it's going together but it's been a pita. I'm learning quite a bit w/this being my first full build. Biggest lesson is sequence and pre assembly:censored:

[Ricochet]

Looking real good! Must feel great being in the home stretch! Been along time coming! BTW - Nice meeting you at SEMA!

[syborg tt]

Lenie,

The car looks great and I am very happy for you.

My only problem is how you have this car up on boards and a Floor Jack in the rear.. I am hoping it's only temporary and you don't actually get under the car. Accidents happen quickly and this is one that is waiting to happen.

Please tell me you own Jack Stands if not give your address and I will send you some.

Ps - I've already lost one friends because he thought he was safe under his car. Unfortunately for him he was not and his wife had to find him crushed under his car. He is now gone and she has to live with that memory for the rest of his life.


http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/2987/wheelsgascap018.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/819/wheelsgascap018.jpg/)

[Lenie]

Lenie,

The car looks great and I am very happy for you.

My only problem is how you have this car up on boards and a Floor Jack in the rear.. I am hoping it's only temporary and you don't actually get under the car. Accidents happen quickly and this is one that is waiting to happen.

Please tell me you own Jack Stands if not give your address and I will send you some.

Ps - I've already lost one friends because he thought he was safe under his car. Unfortunately for him he was not and his wife had to find him crushed under his car. He is now gone and she has to live with that memory for the rest of his life.

Hi Marty, thanks for your concern as getting under vehicles w/o being properly supported is something I constantly preach to my son. The picture is a little deceiving as we are just testing the stoke of the shockwaves. Other than the cribbing you see under each wheel, there are four jack stands and two jacks w/numerous jack stand available in the garage, thanks again as safety first is a priority.:thumbsup:

[Lenie]

Looking real good! Must feel great being in the home stretch! Been along time coming! BTW - Nice meeting you at SEMA!
Thanks Brent, you know the way cars go, anything can happen so until I fire up the car for the first time and step on the pedal, I'm trying to stay grounded. Right now we're mocking up headers trying to get the best fit possible for ground clearance. Going 1 7/8'' tubes to a 3" collector. Had a set of Dougs Headers (D568) which actually fit really well EXCEPT one of the forward drivers side tubes interferred w/steering linkage. Was going to cut and re-route the tube, then have them re-coated. Decided to go a different route. Really wanted to have Tim of Bruning do them but sounded like he was really busy, also seriously tried to set up a way to have a forum member (Big-head) do them as his header/exhaust work speaks for itself, absolutely beautiful welds/work:hail: but had no way to get the car to him and back, definetly would have went that route if I owned an enclosed trailer. Ended up going this route http://www.stainlessheaders.com/customheaders and keeping my fingers crossed.
Thanks again and it was good meeting you also at SEMA. Hopefully see you all there again next year!

[68400BIRD]

Car is looking great. Can't wait to see it finished. The blacked out look is really working well on this car.:hail:

[Rybar]

Car is looking good Lenie. What Forgeline did you end up going with??

[Stpidnewb]

Lenie, your car has really inspired me to keep working on my '68 Firebird. What did the bumper fitment entail? I see you welded up the lower bumper mount holes. Did you weld studs to the inside for mounting?

[Lenie]

Lenie, your car has really inspired me to keep working on my '68 Firebird. What did the bumper fitment entail? I see you welded up the lower bumper mount holes. Did you weld studs to the inside for mounting?
Nuts:D

[Lenie]

Moving forward
The rendering
Car is getting currently getting wired and headers built then installed w/exhaust.
http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/3898/foulr.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/690/foulr.jpg/)
Forgelines via PTS
http://img577.imageshack.us/img577/2236/wheels018.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/577/wheels018.jpg/)
Powder coating
http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/2313/wheels011.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/201/wheels011.jpg/)
Working on valve cover tops
http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/1580/wheels012.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/705/wheels012.jpg/)
Airpod via PTS
http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/5648/wheels014.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/12/wheels014.jpg/)
http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/6393/wheels015.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/191/wheels015.jpg/)
Front seats
http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/4316/wheels020.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/716/wheels020.jpg/)
Misc trim painted, JL subs and amps, Hertz mille component speakers, Pioneer DEX-P99RS head unit.
http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/9000/wheels021.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/600/wheels021.jpg/)

[John510]

I can't wait to see this one done. Love all the black!

[70rs]

By far the coolest first gen bird ever! Those wheels are amazing looking!
What seats are those?

[waynieZ]

By far the coolest first gen bird ever! Those wheels are amazing looking!
What seats are those?

Took the words right out of my mouth. :hail: About the seats too!

[DOOM]

The wheel combo is AWSOME!!! Hurry up!!:willy:Lookin good Lenie!!!

[Ron in SoCal]

Great update Lenie! Glad to see the parts pile filling up...:thumbsup:

[awr68]

Nice update! You are well on your way now!! Love the wheels, seats, everything!!

[Lenie]

I can't wait to see this one done. Love all the black!
Thanks John, liked the way your wheels turned out which helped me make the decision. Your project is looking great.

By far the coolest first gen bird ever! Those wheels are amazing looking!
What seats are those?
Really appreciate the comments, I like the wheels to. Seats are out of a Fiero, my wifes dad is a retired upholsterer. We cut the head rest off, designed them and off he went.

Took the words right out of my mouth. :hail: About the seats too!
Thanks Wayne.

The wheel combo is AWSOME!!! Hurry up!!:willy:Lookin good Lenie!!!
Thanks Mario, just trying to get done before you:unibrow:

Great update Lenie! Glad to see the parts pile filling up...:thumbsup:
Thanks Ron, although it took 5 years off my life I'm getting it done.:rolleyes:

Nice update! You are well on your way now!! Love the wheels, seats, everything!!
Thanks Tony, good to see your back on yours:thumbsup:

[Rybar]

Wow Lenie, the parts look awesome. But those wheels are just :wow:

[tones2SS]

Very, very nice. That is going to be one mean bird!

[cencalc6]

Very Nice :thumbsup:

[FETorino]

Moving forward
The rendering
Car is getting currently getting wired and headers built then installed w/exhaust.
http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/3898/foulr.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/690/foulr.jpg/)
Forgelines via PTS
http://img577.imageshack.us/img577/2236/wheels018.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/577/wheels018.jpg/)
Powder coating
http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/2313/wheels011.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/201/wheels011.jpg/)
Working on valve cover tops
http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/1580/wheels012.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/705/wheels012.jpg/)
Airpod via PTS
http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/5648/wheels014.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/12/wheels014.jpg/)
http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/6393/wheels015.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/191/wheels015.jpg/)
Front seats
http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/4316/wheels020.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/716/wheels020.jpg/)
Misc trim painted, JL subs and amps, Hertz mille component speakers, Pioneer DEX-P99RS head unit.
http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/9000/wheels021.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/600/wheels021.jpg/)

This bird is awesome. First PT build how am I supposed to believe that?

[BanditDave]

Lenie,

I just want to take a second to step back and take my hat off to you again. The car is turning out amazingly, but what I respect more is that you are sticking to your plan and executing to the plan without waiver. I find myself having a hard time doing that just because I want to get the car out on the road and moving.

You're sticking to your guns and building your car exactly how you envisioned it. Great job man...loving the build! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Dave

[Lenie]

Lenie,

I just want to take a second to step back and take my hat off to you again. The car is turning out amazingly, but what I respect more is that you are sticking to your plan and executing to the plan without waiver. I find myself having a hard time doing that just because I want to get the car out on the road and moving.

You're sticking to your guns and building your car exactly how you envisioned it. Great job man...loving the build! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Dave

Thanks Dave, appreciate it.

[Lenie]

[QUOTE=Lenie;400271]Moving forward

Forgelines via PTS
http://img577.imageshack.us/img577/2236/wheels018.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/577/wheels018.jpg/)

I've now had the wheels to two different shops and they can't get the Michelin sports 345/30/19's on the wheels, keep in mind, the last shop puts tires on custom 3 piece wheels quite often for one of our car builders on this site. They now want to ship them to one of their other shops to use a different machine and tell me it won't be a problem. I watched 3 men and a mule standing on them yesterday trying to get the tire on w/no success and man was my stomach in knots.... still is. Anyone else run into this problem before? Forgeline said add more lube but they added a ton of lube and even heated the tires.....anyone. Man...I had no idea:willy: :_paranoid

[GrnDragon]

Lenie,
That is VERY strange, I had a similar issue with my last set of Forgelines too. The 20x11.5 ZX3P's running a Pirelli 345/25R20 took the guys at Discount Tire in East Bremerton about 45 minutes to get on. I thought is was just because the tire was a 25 series, but maybe it was something else? My stomach was also in knots the entire time!

[randy]

[QUOTE=Lenie;400271]Moving forward

Forgelines via PTS
http://img577.imageshack.us/img577/2236/wheels018.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/577/wheels018.jpg/)

I've now had the wheels to two different shops and they can't get the Michelin sports 345/30/19's on the wheels, keep in mind, the last shop puts tires on custom 3 piece wheels quite often for one of our car builders on this site. They now want to ship them to one of their other shops to use a different machine and tell me it won't be a problem. I watched 3 men and a mule standing on them yesterday trying to get the tire on w/no success and man was my stomach in knots.... still is. Anyone else run into this problem before? Forgeline said add more lube but they added a ton of lube and even heated the tires.....anyone. Man...I had no idea:willy: :_paranoid

how were they trying to mount it? Reverse mount? They should use euro paste. Thats what i use at my shop

[Lenie]

Lenie,
That is VERY strange, I had a similar issue with my last set of Forgelines too. The 20x11.5 ZX3P's running a Pirelli 345/25R20 took the guys at Discount Tire in East Bremerton about 45 minutes to get on. I thought is was just because the tire was a 25 series, but maybe it was something else? My stomach was also in knots the entire time!

[QUOTE=Lenie;401225]

how were they trying to mount it? Reverse mount? They should use euro paste. Thats what i use at my shop

I don't know what they're using but they weren't able to get them on so they took them to a different shop in Renton so they could use a different machine. It's been over a week now and I haven't seen them. Yes, reverse mount and yes my stomach's in knots as the way things have been going lately, I know the wheels will not be returned in the same shape as they were delivered.:_paranoid

[Lenie]

Well I met with the tire shop yesterday. Not only could they not get the 345's on the rear wheels but they did quite a bit of damage to both the black hoops finish and the polished spoke finishes. They were really easy to deal w/as they volunteered to ship the wheels and the michelin sports back to Forgeline for installation and to pay for Forgeline to re finish the wheels. Steve and Mark have been really good to deal w/through all this also and now are expecting delivery of the wheels to repair the damages. Now I just have to sit and wait again.

[waynieZ]

My stomach turned over when you said they damaged them. Atleast they're going to make it right. Still sorry to hear it though. Stay strong bud!

[syborg tt]

Did the mount them from the back side ?

It looks like you have a soft lip rim. Which has to be mounted from the back side only. And you can only take them off from the back side.

[Lenie]

My stomach turned over when you said they damaged them. Atleast they're going to make it right. Still sorry to hear it though. Stay strong bud!

My stomach to Wayne, worried the whole day before I met up to talk w/them. Now it's only time again.

[Lenie]

Did the mount them from the back side ?

It looks like you have a soft lip rim. Which has to be mounted from the back side only. And you can only take them off from the back side.


yep, from the reverse side, got the fronts on but couldn't get the backs on. Messed up the lips and spokes. Tires are Michelin pilot sports 345/30/19's and 275/35/18's. The whole package is on the way to Forgeline for repair and install. Forgeline said they don't normally put this style of tires (runflats) on their rims??
I let them know if it's not a good fit just send the tires back and I'll just purchase a different recommended set through them to be installed. Just want to get it taken care of so I can get them on the car. Forgeline has been really good to work. We're all just a little confused as to what the issue is? I've been told by several installers these types of wheels are a bit difficult to fit tires on being such a snug fit to the barrels. The company involved does alot of the Rushforth installs here and they believe it may be the powder coated barrels which are coated inside and out??? That would be hard to believe but who knows. For now on I'm just going to leave it to the professionals, the wheel manufacturers and just buy my tires through them and have them installed before being shipped.:cheers: :cheers:

[214Chevy]

I've now had the wheels to two different shops and they can't get the Michelin sports 345/30/19's on the wheels, ..... Anyone else run into this problem before?

Lenie, I've had this problem. Before I had my wheels widened to 20x13, they were 20x11 with a 305/25/20 on them and it was hard for the shop to mount them. Now, they are 20x13 with a 345/30/20 and HRE told me to be careful letting whoever mount them so they won't bust the silicone seal between the inner/outer hoops. He suggested that I send him the tires and let them mount them. Plus, he said they would mount and balance them for free. So, that's what I did. I had the tires drop shipped from Tire Eack. What are the specs on your rear wheel? I mean, how wide are they? I like them, you did good!:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Lenie]

Lenie, I've had this problem. Before I had my wheels widened to 20x13, they were 20x11 with a 305/25/20 on them and it was hard for the shop to mount them. Now, they are 20x13 with a 345/30/20 and HRE told me to be careful letting whoever mount them so they won't bust the silicone seal between the inner/outer hoops. He suggested that I send him the tires and let them mount them. Plus, he said they would mount and balance them for free. So, that's what I did. I had the tires drop shipped from Tire Eack. What are the specs on your rear wheel? I mean, how wide are they? I like them, you did good!:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Thanks. Yeh, that's the only route I'll go from here on out. The wheels are 19x12. I currently have 17x13's on the car. decided to go taller and a bit narrower.

[Vegas69]

Makes no sense to me. I've never had any problems having tires mounted and unmounted. The key is to find a wheel dealer with the high end machines. I had Discount Tire do it once but they boogered up one wheel a little. You better find somebody local or it's going to get expensive shipping wheels and tires across the country all the time.

[John510]

Did the mount them from the back side ?

It looks like you have a soft lip rim. Which has to be mounted from the back side only..

Thats what she said

[geberhard]

Lenie, VERY inspiring thread and ai keep on coming back for more. As I have major project ADD it is great to see how you have been sticking to the plan and executing. I have been in love with this project and it truly is inspiring!

Gui

[Lenie]

Makes no sense to me. I've never had any problems having tires mounted and unmounted. The key is to find a wheel dealer with the high end machines. I had Discount Tire do it once but they boogered up one wheel a little. You better find somebody local or it's going to get expensive shipping wheels and tires across the country all the time.
Discount:rolleyes: but they're taking care of it. Mark/Steve at Forgeline have been awesome. Couldn't ask for better customer service:hail:

Thats what she said
You know what they say.:unibrow:

Lenie, VERY inspiring thread and ai keep on coming back for more. As I have major project ADD it is great to see how you have been sticking to the plan and executing. I have been in love with this project and it truly is inspiring!

Gui
Thanks Gui, been a battle at times. Probably more so for my wife:rofl: Actually the guys here on this site are pretty cool and I think it's their humor at times that keeps me going:cheers: Custom headers are back and on, car is now getting wired and exhaust put on, can't wait to hear it start up.

[Ron in SoCal]

Custom headers are back and on, car is now getting wired and exhaust put on, can't wait to hear it start up.

Way to go Lenie...:thumbsup: :hail: :cheers:

Post some pics Bro

[John510]

Custom headers are back and on, car is now getting wired and exhaust put on, can't wait to hear it start up.


We need pics of these custom headers!!!!!

[FETorino]

We need pics of these custom headers!!!!!

We need more pics period :thumbsup: More pics:cheers:

[GregWeld]

Yeah Lenie you DB! Get some pics up here....

[Rybar]

We need more pics period :thumbsup: More pics:cheers:

X2 X2 :yes:

[Lenie]

So I really don't have any more updates pics of the car as it's sitting somewhere in a shop? Though it hasn't kept me front spending. Since we all likes pic's, here's a few quick ones.
Finished the polished valve cover covers.

http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/1430/wheels030.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/16/wheels030.jpg/)

Finished all the window original window trims and painted them black along w/aftermarket drip rail trim.

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/553/wheels017.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/171/wheels017.jpg/)

Don't know if you've seen these but I've incorporated a 68 camaro rear bumper on the bird, cut/narrow/shaved and painted.

http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/3788/wheels027.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/689/wheels027.jpg/)

http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/2176/wheels028.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/32/wheels028.jpg/)

Gettin' prepped for music, stepped up and bought a three way hertz speaker system. ml1600's, ml700's and mltweets.

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/350/wheels022.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/406/wheels022.jpg/)

http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/9361/wheels023.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/43/wheels023.jpg/)

[GregWeld]

I've seen that Hertz stuff somewhere.....


Sweet Lenie!

[Musclerodz]

Hertz is nice stuff, we have used them in several builds.

[Lenie]

Couple more.
Screamin' performance sent me some of their kick panel speaker enclosures which will be wrapped in red leather.

http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/9000/wheels021.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/715/wheels021.jpg/)

Header built by Stainless Headers. Ground clearance is an issue so we stopped them just shy of the firewall, will transition to oval tubing to x-pipe then out round down driveline tunnel into a set of Spintech's out and over the axle. After I do an engine start up I send the headers and exhaust in for coating.

http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/49/headers003.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/833/headers003.jpg/)

[Ron in SoCal]

That's what I'm talking about Lennie. Didn't think you were sittin on you a$$...:D

[FETorino]

Header built by Stainless Headers. Ground clearance is an issue so we stopped them just shy of the firewall, will transition to oval tubing to x-pipe then out round down driveline tunnel into a set of Spintech's out and over the axle. After I do an engine start up I send the headers and exhaust in for coating.

http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/49/headers003.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/833/headers003.jpg/)

After start up you need to post an sound file of the exhaust with the spintechs.:thumbsup:

Those shiny parts make for nice pictures even if the car isn't handy.:D

[Lenie]

I've seen that Hertz stuff somewhere.....


Sweet Lenie!
Thanks Greg, while I was doing a little research on them a buddy of mind grabbed a set so you know I just had to have them:lol:

Hertz is nice stuff, we have used them in several builds.
Thanks, I'm still working on getting all my purchases from you installed. I'm a slacker, Thanks for being a stand up vendor Mike.

[Lenie]

That's what I'm talking about Lennie. Didn't think you were sittin on you a$$...:D
Thanks Ron, yeh, been pretty busy w/trying to keep the project going, playing ball, remodeling my kids house, grazing Lateral-g and yeh at times I'm pretty good at sittin' on my a$$!:rofl: Oh and my 9-5 job, GW, I know it's been awhile but that involves an alarm clock that wakes you up in the morning. By the way today's Tuesday if you've lost track:P

[canrc]

So I really don't have any more updates pics of the car as it's sitting somewhere in a shop? Though it hasn't kept me front spending. Since we all likes pic's, here's a few quick ones.
Finished the polished valve cover covers.

http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/1430/wheels030.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/16/wheels030.jpg/)

Finished all the window original window trims and painted them black along w/aftermarket drip rail trim.

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/553/wheels017.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/171/wheels017.jpg/)

Don't know if you've seen these but I've incorporated a 68 camaro rear bumper on the bird, cut/narrow/shaved and painted.

http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/3788/wheels027.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/689/wheels027.jpg/)

http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/2176/wheels028.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/32/wheels028.jpg/)

Gettin' prepped for music, stepped up and bought a three way hertz speaker system. ml1600's, ml700's and mltweets.

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/350/wheels022.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/406/wheels022.jpg/)

http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/9361/wheels023.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/43/wheels023.jpg/)

Wow.... :hail:

[seancarole]

Wow.... :hail:

secret agent (87) DAMN

[John510]

Wow if the Hertz speakers come in a box like that they must be awesome. Ive never seen speakers come in a briefcase. How cool is that.

[Ron in SoCal]

There's an Aussie company that ships a clutch in a case too. Impressive...

[BanditDave]

Far too long without an update dammit!!!!

WE WANT UPDATES!!! WE WANT UPDATES!!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

Far too long without and update dammit!!!!

WE WANT UPDATES!!! WE WANT UPDATES!!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

I'm with Dave we need our fix!

[Ron in SoCal]

I'm with Dave we need our fix!

Yeah Lennie...:D

[Lenie]

Sorry, nothing new to speak of. Went w/spintech for ground clearance issues. Having mufflers and custom offsets built but am playing the waiting game again. On a good note, forgeline have refinished my damaged wheels, mounted tires and shipped them out today. Great company to deal with. Good to hears from you guys, appreciate it. Hope all is going well with your projects.

[BanditDave]

Sorry, nothing new to speak of. Went w/spintech for ground clearance issues. Having mufflers and custom offsets built but am playing the waiting game again. On a good note, forgeline have refinished my damaged wheels, mounted tires and shipped them out today. Great company to deal with. Good to hears from you guys, appreciate it. Hope all is going well with your projects.

Surely there's a random pic of something???? I got the crack-bugs Lenie...I can't stop itchin'!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

[BanditDave]

Another thing...have you actually driven the car at all yet? Even if it was just backing the car in an out of your garage???

[tones2SS]

Wow if the Hertz speakers come in a box like that they must be awesome. Ive never seen speakers come in a briefcase. How cool is that.

I was just thinking that myself. Nice stuff.:thumbsup:

[FETorino]

Sorry, nothing new to speak of. Went w/spintech for ground clearance issues. Having mufflers and custom offsets built but am playing the waiting game again. On a good note, forgeline have refinished my damaged wheels, mounted tires and shipped them out today. Great company to deal with. Good to hears from you guys, appreciate it. Hope all is going well with your projects.

Can't wait to see the wheels finally on the car and it on the ground. :thumbsup:

Will you post a video when you fire it up with the spintechs?

[GregWeld]

Yeah Lenie -- Those Intros are going to be bit chin'!



:thumbsup: :D

[Lenie]

Sorry took me a while to respond, Last Wed. decided to buy a Thursday one way ticket to San Diego, grab my bike which I left there for the winter and B-line it back home Friday, got home Saturday.

I was just thinking that myself. Nice stuff.:thumbsup:
Is that tuna w/good taste or tuna that taste good?

Can't wait to see the wheels finally on the car and it on the ground. :thumbsup:
Me either, probably won't put them on until car is finished. Leave the Budniks on until I finish, w/my luck I'd probably damage them.

Will you post a video when you fire it up with the spintechs?
I will.

Yeah Lenie -- Those Intros are going to be bit chin'!

:thumbsup: :D
Greg, am I the only one that really liked those intro's on your car?:woot:


Another thing...have you actually driven the car at all yet? Even if it was just backing the car in an out of your garage???
Nope, the wife did pretend to go thru the gears one day when the motor/trans set up were in the garage prior to installation!

[Lenie]

Repaired wheels showed up from Forgeline today. Couple of changes, decided to clear coat centers and sold my Michelin Pilot sports and bought Nitto's.
Like to add, I've never had better customer service then how Forgeline treated me throughout this entire process. If you choose Forgeline, you cannot go wrong with their customer service. Mark and Steve were both very good to work with. Thanks


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[Flash68]

Very cool. I like the different color/finish combo you went with. :thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

Those Nittos look great and those wheels have a serious deep dish. Very nice.

[captainofiron]

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Thats a lot of beef!

[Al Moreno]

Lenie, that's a beautiful setup. It's really going to compliment your build. Looks like your getting close. :thumbsup:

[Lenie]

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Wiring

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Airride and battery, no room for the cover. Will be selling cover if anyone wants one? 5 gallon cover


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Had custom headers and exhaust fabbed up now installing. Nothing is below the frame rails.

Looks like we may be firing it up next week.

[Ron in SoCal]

Looks great Lenie! Glad the headers arrived and the oval transition is perfect...:thumbsup:

Oh and post a vid when that bad boy is running :D

[geberhard]

Lenie!! Looking great! Can you shoot more pics of your trunk area? I need some ideas for my vert (tight space) so planning to fit bat and tank as well, your setup looks very clean. What size tank is that?

Thanks!

Gui

[Lenie]

Looks great Lenie! Glad the headers arrived and the oval transition is perfect...:thumbsup:

Oh and post a vid when that bad boy is running :D

Thanks Ron, appreciate it. From the back of the x-pipe I'm going round so I can tuck it in the tunnel. I've got Brett Anderson helping w/the car now and he's an upfront good guy.:thumbsup:

Lenie!! Looking great! Can you shoot more pics of your trunk area? I need some ideas for my vert (tight space) so planning to fit bat and tank as well, your setup looks very clean. What size tank is that?

Thanks!

Gui
Thanks Gui, I'll try and get a few more pics for you. The tank is a 5 gallon dual compressor from ridetech, I bought the cover with it but my shock towers have been raised so there's no room for the cover but everything else fit really good, Brett's idea again.

[Rybar]

That exhaust looks killer. Nice job Lenie :thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

Headers and exhaust look good in there Lenie. :thumbsup: Nice progress.

[Ron in SoCal]

Thanks Ron, appreciate it. From the back of the x-pipe I'm going round so I can tuck it in the tunnel. I've got Brett Anderson helping w/the car now and he's an upfront good guy.:thumbsup:


I had the pleasure of meeting Brett a couple of years ago. Good guy and very talented (by his past work) so I'm sure you're in very good hands...:thumbsup:

Ask him to design a subframe for you :D

[tones2SS]

Great updates. She's coming along nicely.

[Lenie]

That exhaust looks killer. Nice job Lenie :thumbsup:

Headers and exhaust look good in there Lenie. :thumbsup: Nice progress.

I had the pleasure of meeting Brett a couple of years ago. Good guy and very talented (by his past work) so I'm sure you're in very good hands...:thumbsup:

Ask him to design a subframe for you :D

Great updates. She's coming along nicely.

Thanks all. Yeah Ron, Brett's a good guy, I believe the subframe he built for his camaro was tucked up into the body 2" and was 5" off the ground at ride height while being lowered to the top of the wheels. Pretty cool. Way to late for this project!

[Ron in SoCal]

Looks like we may be firing it up next week.

Is it next week yet? :D

[Lenie]

Fingers are crossed, looking like tomorrow.

[Lenie]

Question for any of you following this build. Exhaust is installed from headers back, hopefully tomorrow we're going to fire up the motor, after that I'm going to remove the system, finish welding it, then have it completely coated. Instead of coating it silver, I'm contemplating having it coated satin black headers and all.
What do you all think, Silver or Black?

[Ron in SoCal]

Asthetically...I prefer the contrast of silver Lenie. But, do what ever make you happy Bro...:thumbsup:

[Spiffav8]

Question for any of you following this build. Exhaust is installed from headers back, hopefully tomorrow we're going to fire up the motor, after that I'm going to remove the system, finish welding it, then have it completely coated. Instead of coating it silver, I'm contemplating having it coated satin black headers and all.
What do you all think, Silver or Black?

I'd need to know more about the look you are going for under the hood.

[makoshark]

I'm curious as to how your mounting your amps? I have the same 450/4 and I have a 500/1. I'm far from mounting mine, but am curious as to what you are doing.

[GregWeld]

Well........ We're waiting!

[Lenie]

I'm curious as to how your mounting your amps? I have the same 450/4 and I have a 500/1. I'm far from mounting mine, but am curious as to what you are doing.


Me to....I Dunno

[FETorino]

Well........ We're waiting!

Yea come on how about some shots of it on the ground with those new wheels:unibrow:

You said you'd be firing it up by now.:rolleyes:

[makoshark]

Me to....I Dunno

Haha! Well your closer to getting them installed then I am, so I wait patiently to see what you come up with. Your AirRide tank is something I don't have, so I'm sure you'll come up with something different than I have in mind

[Lenie]

So now I'm pretty stoked.. Have a couple of really good guys working on the car (Brett Anderson and Adam Brown). Went over to see the car last night, wiring all in, vintage air all hook up and blowing hard, airrides all installed and working, door poppers are in and working, power windows in and working, header and exhaust in and looks sweet..absolutely nothing hangs below the front clip, VHX gauges in and looks great, radiator fans, all lights and running lights work perfect and look good in the modified valance. Love the stance when car is dropped, currently tying up loose ends and installing stereo set up, all lubrications are in.. I should be doing interior in a couple of weeks. Oh did I mention they fired it up for me yesterday:thumbsup: These two guys are the shiiiitz and doing me good! Like I said, stoked.

[Ron in SoCal]

^ :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Oh, pics please :D

[waynieZ]

Great news Lenie !

I'm with Ron he wants pictures. Sir may I have another!

[John510]

Nice!!!! Nothing sweeter than hearing your car run for the first time.

[GregWeld]

So now I'm pretty stoked.. Have a couple of really good guys working on the car (Brett Anderson and Adam Brown). Went over to see the car last night, wiring all in, vintage air all hook up and blowing hard, airrides all installed and working, door poppers are in and working, power windows in and working, header and exhaust in and looks sweet..absolutely nothing hangs below the front clip, VHX gauges in and looks great, radiator fans, all lights and running lights work perfect and look good in the modified valance. Love the stance when car is dropped, currently tying up loose ends and installing stereo set up, all lubrications are in.. I should be doing interior in a couple of weeks. Oh did I mention they fired it up for me yesterday:thumbsup: These two guys are the shiiiitz and doing me good! Like I said, stoked.



SO WHAT!!:beavis:



:ttiwop:



:D

[FETorino]

SO WHAT!!:beavis:



:ttiwop:



:D

I have to agree. Enough text already how about some .jpg:(

[Lenie]

SO WHAT!!:beavis:



:ttiwop:



:D

It's dirty:P

[96z28ss]

man was really hoping it would be at GoodGuys this weekend.

[Lenie]

man was really hoping it would be at GoodGuys this weekend.
Me to.

[murrayrx7]

Ive been following your build for a while Im like everyone else and dying to see them new wheels on the car. I have a 67 firebird and hope someday its looks anywhere as nice as yours. Ive been a member on the site for a while but this is the first time Ive posted a message.

[GregWeld]

Me to.



I'll be out there with the '32 and the Nomad on Friday only.... going down in the morning and most likely will stay til early evening... but skipping Saturday and Sunday. Rudy and I are going to fire off his Camaro on Saturday...

[96z28ss]

I'll be out there with the '32 and the Nomad on Friday only.... going down in the morning and most likely will stay til early evening... but skipping Saturday and Sunday. Rudy and I are going to fire off his Camaro on Saturday...

I'll be going up on Saturday. Too bad your not going to be there. Fire it up on Friday and bring the Camaro on Saturday.

[GregWeld]

I'll be going up on Saturday. Too bad your not going to be there. Fire it up on Friday and bring the Camaro on Saturday.

Dude! I HATE sitting around car shows... B O R I N G to the max.... Plus I've got stuff to do on the Rudymobile -- and it's a short week with hauling the track car to California so Charley and I can play at the Shelby Mini Nats.

[WSSix]

Great news Lenie! :thumbsup:

[Lenie]

Ive been following your build for a while Im like everyone else and dying to see them new wheels on the car. I have a 67 firebird and hope someday its looks anywhere as nice as yours. Ive been a member on the site for a while but this is the first time Ive posted a message.
First post and on my car, AWESOME! Thanks for the compliments, really appreciate it. Waiting to put the wheels on as I'm afraid I will damage them w/my luck.

[QUOTE=GregWeld;426705]I'll be out there with the '32 and the Nomad on Friday only.... going down in the morning and most likely will stay til early evening... but skipping Saturday and Sunday. Rudy and I are going to fire off his Camaro on Saturday...[/QUOTE

Wish I could go Friday but I need to go to my brother in laws early retirement ceremony.. He was just diagnosed w/cancer...changes ones life schedule, good guy. I will be there on Saturday though... Hope the start up goes well:thumbsup:

[Lenie]

^ :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Oh, pics please :D

Great news Lenie !

I'm with Ron he wants pictures. Sir may I have another!

I have to agree. Enough text already how about some .jpg:(

Nice!!!! Nothing sweeter than hearing your car run for the first time.

Great news Lenie! :thumbsup:

Thanks all, I'll try and snap a few pics here soon!

[Lenie]

Need to do a little clean up but shot a few updated pictures. First I just wanted to say thanks to these two (Brett Andersen and Adam Brown). It was refreshing having them work on my car. Very professional/ambitious young men I'm now happy to call friends.

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Headers and exhaust are coated and installed. Here's a couple of pics shot straight across the bottom of the front clip and back of the car, notice absolutely nothing hangs below the rails of the clip.

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From the rear looking forward

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[Ron in SoCal]

Looks great Lenie!! :thumbsup: Bout time Sir....:D

[Lenie]

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Thanks Brian at Screamin Performance, Look/fit good.

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VHX guages

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Pioneer deck/Hertz mille 3 way speakers.

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[Rick D]

Wow that exhaust is nice and tucked up! Lenie did you mod the floor to get it up so high? Also what wheels are you running? Just love everything about ths build! :hail:

[John510]

We need a sound clip:unibrow:

[FETorino]

Wow that exhaust is nice and tucked up! Lenie did you mod the floor to get it up so high? Also what wheels are you running? Just love everything about ths build! :hail:

Lenie

The gauges and AC controls are great but seriously where are the pictures of the wheels. You know what wheels I'm talking about.:D

The exhaust looks sweet, attention to detail like that always makes a difference. :thumbsup:

Repaired wheels showed up from Forgeline today. Couple of changes, decided to clear coat centers and sold my Michelin Pilot sports and bought Nitto's.
Like to add, I've never had better customer service then how Forgeline treated me throughout this entire process. If you choose Forgeline, you cannot go wrong with their customer service. Mark and Steve were both very good to work with. Thanks


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[Lenie]

Quote Rob: The gauges and AC controls are great but seriously where are the pictures of the wheels. You know what wheels I'm talking about.:D



Almost forgot what those wheels looked like:lol: I'll have the car back in my garage probably Tuesday and will put the wheels on then, Hopefully I measured right:_paranoid :willy:

[captainofiron]

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That looks amazing

[GregWeld]

I've never seen a car (black especially) with pics posted up when it's SO DIRTY!


:unibrow: :D

[Lenie]

I've never seen a car (black especially) with pics posted up when it's SO DIRTY!


:unibrow: :D

:lol: Brett and Adam took care of me, as of yesterday she's purdied up and ready to come home.

[youthpastor]

nice to see it getting close, you are going to love the VHX gauges, super quality and easy to program. They have 1/4 mile 0-60 and a bunch of other memory functions-Chris

[waynieZ]

I love the gauges, they look great in there.

[Lenie]

http://youtu.be/PBclBDlC86w

Let's see if this worked, just got it home, will post better video later.

[ccracin]

Lenie, you have to be super excited. That thing sounds nasty. I can't wait to get to that point! Love It! :thumbsup: :cheers:

[GregWeld]

PBclBDlC86w&feature

[67zo6Camaro]

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PBclBDlC86w&feature

Been slowwly reading this thread, and wow. These rims are going to look killer on this slammed ride. I have always dreamed about a PTer with air to assist in the amazing stance. That makes the ride.... along with all the other good taste you got going on here.

I've gotta say (just 2 more cents here) that's the shortest test drive I've ever seen :rofl: :rofl:

And hide all the women and children, I did notice the cutie supporter in the background (I know I'm a dog).

:cheers: Lenie and congrats on a huge mile stone.

[Ron in SoCal]

Been slowwly reading this thread, and wow. These rims are going to look killer on this slammed ride. I have always dreamed about a PTer with air to assist in the amazing stance. That makes the ride.... along with all the other good taste you got going on here.

I've gotta say (just 2 more cents here) that's the shortest test drive I've ever seen :rofl: :rofl:

And hide all the women and children, I did notice the cutie supporter in the background (I know I'm a dog).

:cheers: Lenie and congrats on a huge mile stone.

Clutch and brakes? Check! :lol: :cheers:

[Lenie]

Thanks all, yeah, I'm kinda stoked. Long time coming.:cheers:

[Richio1]

Thanks all, yeah, I'm kinda stoked. Long time coming.:cheers:

Looks awesome Lenie! I like how the black exhaust turned out. Helps it disappear. Those spintechs sound awesome too. Let see some more shots outside in the daylight.

Congrats :thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

Thats awesome Lenie, Congratulation's! It sounds so sweet. I'm glad to see it home.:thumbsup:

[Lenie]

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[Vegas69]

Sick!:thumbsup:

[Lenie]

Sick!:thumbsup:
thanks Todd

[FETorino]

:woot: :woot: A Pontiac motor in a Pontiac :bow: :hail: :bow::hail: :bow: :hail: :hail:

:wow: In a Blackbird that is F:censored:n stealth :wow: :wow:

Why are Camaros more popular? Somebody look at this car and explain that to me :question: You can't you just can't. :wow:

[67zo6Camaro]

Daaaaaammmmmn, I just wet myself. Thanks alot Lenie!:willy: :willy:

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[Lenie]

[QUOTE)

Why are Camaros more popular? Somebody look at this car and explain that to me :question: You can't you just can't. :wow:[/QUOTE]

Camaro parts are cheaper to purchase:P :D
Thanks Rob for the words, really appreciate it.:thumbsup: