Foulplay

[Lenie]

I'm pro touring a 68 Firebird from the ground up, 1st timer. Here's afew pics of what I have so far, let me know what you think.
http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/7898/dsc04306dr1.jpg
Used a product called raptor to spray underside, trunk and floors
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DSE mini tubs,9"Currie w/4link,raised shock tower,quarters,floors,and welded subframe connectors.
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Wayne Due corvette C4 front subframe
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[awr68]

Welcome!!

The project looks great so far!! You have picked the right parts for a nice ride...what else is going on her??

[Lenie]

A few more pics. 17" Budnik Tiller w/335/35 zr17 Michelin Pilots rear and 2555/45 zr17 front.
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UPDATE


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gas cap

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UPDATE: 8-12-07



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[Lenie]

I have the 400 thats been rebuilt and now pushes 420 horses at the dyno and a richmond 5 speed transmission. As of now, I'm still trying to get my gaps right on my deck lid and hood. Thanks for the reply.

[jonny51]

Welcome to the site Lenie.Very nice bird keep us posted on the progress.

[B Schein]

Is that this Car http://www.detroitspeed.com/projectpages/charlesbolin/bolin_main.htm I remeber seeing it on ebay a few months ago.

[XcYZ]

Welcome aboard. Nice looking project. I'm going to have to check on the Raptor coating, I like the looks of that on the bottom of the car.

[Lenie]

Hi Brian,yes, that is the car on DSE's webpage. I bought it in Michigan and towed it back to the Seattle area. Being a first timer, it's alot more work than I had anticipated but I'm learning and enjoying it all as I go along.

[B Schein]

It looks like you are progressing nicely when it was on ebay it looked like all the bare metal on the car had surface rust on it. I wish I could have started with a car that was already at that point.

[G-Body]

Now where talking and notice its not another red Camaro............:thumbsup:

[cykotic]

Love the coating. Is that the same as truck bed liner?

[XcYZ]

notice its not another red Camaro

Whiner!! :rofl:

[Speedster]

Cool stuff Lenie.
Those DSE pics were the ones that inspired me to do my 68.
I have not heard of the Raptor coating - is it a truck bedliner ? We used ceramic based Lizard Skin.
You have a great platform to work from. Nice ride !!

[907rs]

Welcome aboard, lenie. What color are you painting it? I thought that stance/wheel tire combo looked familiar.

[Steve Firebird]

From one 68 Firebird owner to an other welcome and NICE start on what will be a killer car. The hard work is worth it in the end.

[Sales@Dutchboys]

lol
Thats just too funny! My dad and I were talking about this car a couple days ago. We were wondering if it ever was finished or not. Remember seeing it at Kyle Old Old shop. Great car really love what you have done to it.:thumbsup:

[Roger Poirier]

Welcome,


Good move on the underside of the car. Sometimes I which that I went that route. Simple, yet still clean. Keep up the good work. :thumbsup:

R.P.

[69TAPoser]

VERY nice! :thumbsup:

Phil

[waynieZ]

Walcome and Very nice looks like you doing well with it. how long have you had it? Have you picked you colors yet? Wayne

[Lenie]

Thanks for the replies, Jonny, that is one nice 69, I'm envious.
Bruce, raptor is similar to bed liner but lighter, not as heavy a texture, not as much rubber % wise and no harmful toxins. I put it on instead of painting it the same color as the car because I plan on doing a lot of driving and I'm hoping this makes for easy clean up.
Bill, as you all know color seems to be the most difficult choice to make and it changes weekly but I'm holding steady with wanting to give it the cuda/mustang look with flat(semi) black inserts on black paint? But who knows until I actually shoot it, hopefully by the end of May.

[Reckley]

I almost bought that car when it was in Michigan! The guy was selling almost every piece. Now I feel like I'm going to cry, :( I was so close.

You are a smarter man than me.

That thing looks great! Next time I guess I'll make sure to pull the trigger.

Keep us posted. Looks like it's really coming along nicely.

Mike

[Speedster]

Lenie -

Look at SW's Mustang, the feature car this month. He is the king of black cars and red cars and did the flat black/black treatment. Looks awesome.

[tones2SS]

Looking good so far!!
Keep us posted with the build!!:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[awr68]

I looked at the pics of that car many times while doing all the heavy fab work on mine a couple years ago...simply nice!! I'm glad it went to a good home!!

[Lenie]

Thanks for all the positive responses. Got a question. My Deck lid gaps continually get wider as you go towards the back of the car. I've been told a variety of solutions but would like the opinion from those who do it daily, you guys. So if you have a solution, please fill me in. Thanks.

[youthpastor]

Nice car- I'm in the Seattle area too, can't wait to see the car in person. I've been debating on mini-tubbing my '68 Camaro, most of the cars iv'e seen the rear wheels don't sit in the wheel wells right, but this car nailed the look dead on- awesome

[Lenie]

Thanks Chris, will be looking forward to meeting you when car is finished.

[Lenie]

I'm one of those guys who'd really like to give my car a name, but would like to make it appropriate and having a hard time doing so. Need your opinions. What do you think about FOWL PLAY?:question:

[Steve1968LS2]

I'm one of those guys who'd really like to give my car a name, but would like to make it appropriate and having a hard time doing so. Need your opinions. What do you think about FOWL PLAY?:question:

A little "cutsie" and your car seems more bad-ass than that..

How about "Phoenix Rising"

After all, it is a FIREBIRD and that conotes the ancient myth of the Phoenix being reborn from the ashes. Lots of symbolism given that your car is being brought back from the "dead".

PHX RSNG as a license plate :)

More on the myth of the Phoenix:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoenix_(mythology)

[Rybar]

Lenie that is a pretty sweet Bird. Stance and wheels look great. I also like that liner undercoat. :thumbsup:

[71Nova]

Welcome to the site. I like the way that raptor stuff looks in the trunk. Congrats on owning a WD subframe. Hard to come by now days.

[Lenie]

Should I stick with GM cowl to hood seal and trunk seal or is soft seal as good or better quality (fit and all). Anyone have an opinion from experience.
Thanks:question:

[Roger Poirier]

Should I stick with GM cowl to hood seal and trunk seal or is soft seal as good or better quality (fit and all). Anyone have an opinion from experience.
Thanks:question:


Here is my experience. First installed GM hood seal. The back of hood stood up 1/2 higher then fender. They were ok in there day, however, they never fit properly. Then purhased soft seal. Musch better fit. Afterwards decided what the heck do I even need a seal for. Filled the holes and painted to match smoothed out firewall.

R.P.

[atomicjoe23]

Nice looking bird. . .I hadn't seen this post before. . .I wish I was as far along on my project 'Bird (Tomahawk) as you are, but I'm still waiting to be able to ship mine from out of my Dad's garage out to me in Cali!!!
Thanks for sharing the Raptor stuff (and the ceramic Lizard Skin stuff from Speedster). . .I'm gonna have to check both of those out. . .I wanted to coat the underside/frame of the car with a more durable finish than just paint or powdercoat but I didn't want the extra wait of a truck bed liner. . .I will definitely be looking into both of these coatings! What company produces the Raptor coating. . .I tried a google search and found a company called Extremeion that has a Carbon Raptor coating, but I'm not sure if this is the same stuff that you used? Where did you get it applied at?

'Bird looks really good and good luck on the trunk deck gaps. . .not looking forward too much to that portion of my build when I get there.

Thanks for sharing!!!

Joel

Oh by the way check out my '67 Firebird 400 coupe. . .Project: Tomahawk in here.

[BretB]

That will be a cool car when finished. Great stance. I used the Raptor coating on the underneath of a '69 GTO me and my brother are building. Great stuff and easy to apply. My local paint supplier had a kit with the gun for a $100 bucks. Came with 4 quart bottles. Just add the activator to a bottle and screw it on the gun and spray. Looks nice too. Did the whole underneath with 3 quarts over a black epoxy primer. Thinking about doing the inside too.
atomicjoe23 It's made by U-Pol.

[awr68]

Looks good and it's got me thinking! :)

So how do you guys go about getting a good ground for wiring when using a coating like this? Is it soft enough to cut away where needed to get back down to metal for ground wires?

Thanks for the info!! :thumbsup:

[KPC67]

I have been meaning to ask about Lizard Skin. Speedster, you said you have use it, how is it for heat and noise? we use gator guard on our cars at work, the durability for rocks and road wear seems to be great but i think it is noisy!
Kev

[atomicjoe23]

atomicjoe23 It's made by U-Pol.

Thanks BretB

[melman109]

any updates?

[Lenie]

this is his son, i just hopped on to grab a few of the pics and it looks like he's been doing a lil slacking :goofy: i dont know what he's thinking, posting up a project and not keeping it updated haha

but it took kind of a stand still while waiting on some stuff. its being worked on now tho... the front valence just got finished and now the gas cap is being mocked up and about ready for some fabbing.

iwent and took a few pics of the valence and the car on the lift yesterday, i'll try to post them up tonight

[Lenie]

and here they are... just a couple quick ones

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got bored :P
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yesterday before any of the work. the gas lid is almost done now, i'll hopefully get pics of that soon

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[melman109]

Looking good :D :thumbsup:

[PonchoJohn]

I like the front valance. When I had my 68, I wanted to do the same thing to it. I figured that since I've seen 69 Camaro's w/ driving lights in the turn signal location, why not use the sweet factory housing/location.
Keep it up!

[Lenie]

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[Lenie]

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[platinumgta]

Can't wait to see this project finished....We have a 63,000 mile 2nd owner 68 sitting in garage waiting for the $ and time to do the same thing. Great work!

[Lenie]

here are a few more pics of the front end. what do you think?

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[70TWO NOVA]

Youve got a really awsome project goin, by the way, how old are you?

[Lenie]

Thanks, my son who takes the pics is 21 and I'm 46.

[70TWO NOVA]

Thats cool, I thought your son was the owner. Its cool that you guys are in on it together. :)

[gionni]

WOW...looks great man! :thumbsup:

[platinumgta]

I love that front valance!

[Sales@Dutchboys]

Looking really good! :thumbsup:

[Speedster]

That's looking really good. Like the front valence work you did. Just one question - why do you have each tire resting on a 2x4 ? Just curious.

[JohnnyGMachine]

That is going to be one clean ride, very nice!!!

[HRBS]

Just one question - why do you have each tire resting on a 2x4 ? Just curious.

I would guess to clear the lift.

great looking project. you do nice work. keep it up ! :thumbsup:
What is the drivetrain going to be ? (sorry if you already listed it)

[DocDave]

Another 'Great Looking Valance' comment here. Such a small part of the car can make such a great difference.

Where did you get the driving light pods from? Was that part of the valance originally? Looking for some driving lights to FAB into my project.

[Lenie]

That's looking really good. Like the front valence work you did. Just one question - why do you have each tire resting on a 2x4 ? Just curious.
Good call HRBS, it is to clear the lift. Thanks for the good words, it tooks 3 different valances to do it, a new camaro repo 68 and 69, and the original 68 Firebird 400 valance which was not in great shape. after piecing it together, we leaded it. So far I like pretty much everything we've done. I am considering changing out my rear 17" wheels to either 18's or19's to fill alittle more wheel well space. Thanks again :lateral: ideas.

[ProTouring442]

Definitely one sweet looking project!

Shiny Side Up!
Bill

[Lenie]

Thanks for the good words. More pics to come shortly. The guy doing the body and paint work is Mark Naglich, He's as good as it gets, he's been at it along time. I give him an idea and he does the rest. I really like the fact that he doesn't rush thru things, take any short cuts and he's great with the lead work. If you live in this area and want show quality custom work, he's the man.:hail:

[Rybar]

Love the work on the front end, looks great. Keep us posted. :thumbsup:

[Phewes]

looking good!

[waynieZ]

Hi Lenie any more progress, what you've done so far looks awsome. Keep ue updated. Wayne

[Roadrage David]

leni nice very nice!!!!!!:thumbsup:

[Stuart Adams]

Very cool.

[67rstbkt]

Lenie, you may have allready answered this question, but I couldn't find it. What is your rear-end combo? Wheel size, backspacing, and axle length? I'm building a 67 bird and think the combo on your car is just perfect. Thanks for all the great pics. Thanks.

[groovyjay]

I love it!:cheers:

[Lenie]

Hi Lenie any more progress, what you've done so far looks awsome. Keep ue updated. Wayne
Thanks Wayne, The time consumed in getting the car ready for paint has been alittle frustrating but the craftmanship is phenomemal. I'll show afew pics as it sits in a post below. The front bumper is mounted with 2 bolts just for pics but has been shaved and worked for paint and the gaps are perfect to match the gaps on the rest of the car. The other mods are front valance, rear 68 camaro bumper(to accomodate rear shelby gas cap mod.) worked for paint and fitted closer to car, and everything else shaved except for rear quarter pontiac marker lights (still debating that one, what do you guys think I should do w/it?). Other than that the car it ready for final block and wet sand before painting.

leni nice very nice!!!!!!:thumbsup:
Thanks David, appreciate all the comments from everyone.

I love it!:cheers:
Thanks Jay


Very cool.
Thanks Stuart.

Lenie, you may have allready answered this question, but I couldn't find it. What is your rear-end combo? Wheel size, backspacing, and axle length? I'm building a 67 bird and think the combo on your car is just perfect. Thanks for all the great pics. Thanks.
Wayne Due front clip w/C4 suspension, 17x9.5 Budnik Tillers w/6.25 BS supporting Michelin sports 255/45/17's.
Currie 9" rear end w/4 link by dse w/minitub. 17x13 Budnik Tillers w/6" bs supporting michelin sports 335/35/17's. I will be running 2 sets of wheels and tires, I also have michelin sports in the garage 345/30/19's rear and 275/35/18's, still contemplating wheel choice.

[Lenie]

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Latest pics of the bird. Hope you like.
Lenie

[youthpastor]

car looks awesome, thanks for the updates, bodywork takes time, hang in there, front end treatment is very cool, i forget, what engine and trans are you going with?

18" front 19" rear would fill the wheel wells nicely, but i think you've heard me chime in on that already-Chris

[67rstbkt]

Thanks, your the man!:)

[COYBILT]

I never saw this, I really like what im seeing love the front valance its a different approach and I like to see things like that. I really makes the front end look great. I have to give you guys credit on making a great looking bird.

[KPC67]

Wow this Car is sooo nice! I think that valance is just killer. I am trying to figure out a way to make them lights work in my camaro but I don't think it would look as nice as it does on that firebird. The stance/wheels/ everything is perfect.
Kev

[Lenie]

Thanks Kevin, I appreciate it. It's was moving pretty slow but it's going into final prime for wet sanding tonight.:thumbsup:

[Big Injun Dave]

Love the look! What powerplant is going under the hood?

[Lenie]

Thanks Dave, It was a tough decision but I'm sticking with the original 400 hooked up to a richmond 5 speed.

[Lenie]

Here's the sketch I've been building to, but the car will be all black.
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[Kendall Burleson]

Tire & wheel look great:cool: stance will make it went all the parts are installed on the front end keep the pic coming:lol:

[KPC67]

I have been wondering about your rendering, I could barley see it in some of your other pics. Like many of the other cars here this one is just killer!:lateral:

[slyck68]

Any updates? I can't wait to see this car with a fresh coat of paint!

[PonchoJohn]

Any news?

[tjbruning]

cool build Lenie... subscribed and waiting for updates :D

[awr68]

we need some pics!! ;)

[AlohaFast]

Lenie,
Looks killer so far. Cant wait till you post more pix. Will attach photos of my engine rebuild soon. Body is next for me.

Pete

[Lenie]

Black:yes:
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[Rybar]

:woot: :woot:

[waynieZ]

Looks good Lenie As far as the Pontiac Quarter lights I always liked them sets it off from the side. I say keep them.
Wayne

[Lenie]

Looks good Lenie As far as the Pontiac Quarter lights I always liked them sets it off from the side. I say keep them.
Wayne

Thanks Wayne, I will be keeping them.

[awr68]

Lenie you're a tease!! We need more pics!! ;) BTW-:woot:

[Mikael A]

Lenie you're killing me :D

[waynieZ]

I agree more pictures
Wayne

[Lenie]

Sorry guys, I'll post soon.

[Mikael A]

Cool stuff Lenie.
Those DSE pics were the ones that inspired me to do my 68.

Same here,been a long time in the making. can't wait to see it on the road:thumbsup:

[Lenie]

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Tough to get good pictures of a black car in a paint booth, but we cleared the Birds body today. I'll put the Wayne Due front end back on it Wednesday and then hopefully keep painting the remaining pieces right away. Once that's done, we'll assemble, wet sand then buff. She is straight, Mark did a great job on the body work.

[GHOSTDANCER]

Sweet:thumbsup:

[JND]

i like the color combo on the rendering, but you cant go wrong with all black, real nice.

[youthpastor]

right on !!! COLOR..you must be stoked:D :D :D -Chris

[awr68]

Looks good! Thanks for sharing!! :thumbsup:

[COYBILT]

So are you keeping the 400? I know you were asking me some questions about the motor.

[Vegas69]

The only color....looks great.:thumbsup:

[Lenie]

Thanks for the replies, I am a little stoked. Once again, it's hard to get a good picture of a black car in a paint booth, but you get the idea. Here it is with the front end and wheels back on.


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[Rybar]

Looks awesome Lenie :thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

Looks Good Lenie Can't wait to see it all together!
Wayne

[Alex396ss]

Awesome!

Alex

[awr68]

Looks great!!

[Steve Firebird]

OH YA!!! gigidy gigidy gigidy Thats going to be on sexy ride!:D :D :D
Steve

[Lenie]

OH YA!!! gigidy gigidy gigidy Thats going to be on sexy ride!:D :D :D
Steve
Steve, you crack me up.:lol:

[COYBILT]

Lenie, that turned out damn nice. I will be giving you a call on tuesday about the pontiac motor. Once you throw the right heads on that thing and a nice cam youll never think of doing a LSX motor. Sorry boys Ive got a warmed over Lq9 in my truck and it just dosent have that down low torque.

[LSfan70s]

:hail: Very nice!!! :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:

[Lessk]

You've done some fantastic work!

[youthpastor]

Lenie, that turned out damn nice. I will be giving you a call on tuesday about the pontiac motor. Once you throw the right heads on that thing and a nice cam youll never think of doing a LSX motor. Sorry boys Ive got a warmed over Lq9 in my truck and it just dosent have that down low torque.

Lenie you know I am an LS guy...but a clean poncho motor with some efi updates and stainless accents could really set if off. how 'bout saving the money from doing an LS swap and putting some boost to it like the Nova Troy is building. I think the look of the Ponitac motor will add Major styling points, just my 2 cents- Chris

[Lenie]

Thanks guys, been getting pm'd all kinds of great advice. Cars sitting until I come to a decision and more funding. Chris, know anyone in this area that does good work on brake lines:unibrow: Before reassembling front end I'd like to trailer it somewhere to install brake lines and cylinder asap. I'm staying with manual brakes. Feel free to pm me if you have spare time:thumbsup:
Thanks

[Vegas69]

Lenie, bending brake lines was fun for me. You should get a quality bender, roll of tubing, flare kit and do it yourself.

[Lenie]

Lenie, bending brake lines was fun for me. You should get a quality bender, roll of tubing, flare kit and do it yourself.
I think that's what I'm going to do, thanks for the vote of confidence. If you got any pictures, send them. What fasteners did you use to run the lines under the body?
Thanks

[Lenie]

Back to work.

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[awr68]

YES!!!!!!! Looks awesome!! :thumbsup:

[jy211]

black is so bad ass! :thumbsup:

[Josh69]

Looking good! It's damn hard to beat a first gen bird done right in black...but I'm a little biased! Keep 'em coming!

[Vegas69]

It's good to see you back on track.

[DOOM]

:yes: black is so bad ass! :thumbsup:

[city_ofthe_south]

just plain awesome ... going to be so killer in black. Well done!

[Lenie]

I appreciate everyone's positive reinforcement. I now go over and work on it everynight after work and weekends until it's finished. Fingers are getting alittle raw but getting alot accomplished these past two weeks. Not a very good photographer but you get the idea. The upper two pictures are taken through the booths dirty glass windows. Everything gets two base coats then wet sanded, then another two base coats and then five coats of clear. Next, a lot of wet sanding and buffing.
Todd I really appreciated you taking the time today to answer my questions. It was a huge help.
Lenie

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[lhkustoms]

Lenie birds looking great cant wait to see it together congrats on the progress :thumbsup:

[Vegas69]

Anytime....paint looks flat!:thumbsup:

[mdprovee]

Very nice job..impressive.

[67rstbkt]

SICKKKK :thumbsup:

[Lenie]

engine pics

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[Vegas69]

Nice...them Pontiacs have their own look.

[Kendall Burleson]

Good job the project look killer!

[Tom.A]

Engine and car is looking great :thumbsup:

[67rstbkt]

What sort of power will you be putting out? Cam, stroked? Details...:D :woot:

[89 RS]

Looking good. Can't wait to see it when it's done.

[youthpastor]

any updates..this in one of my favorite projects- engine looks awesome- Chris

BTW-i want that van!!!

[OLDFLM]

engine pics

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It's coming along nicely Lenie!!! Engine looks great too! What are your plans for an air cleaner???

[68bird]

That is a beautiful car!!! I just found this thread and i must say, it is like you built what was in my head. The stance, the tires, the rims, all of it. Hope you don't mind if i use your car as a blueprint. They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. I couldn't help but notice the time line on the thread. this car has taken a while and that gives me hope. Starting to think i would never see the finish line, then POW- there's a picture of what i want.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Lenie]

What sort of power will you be putting out? Cam, stroked? Details...:D :woot:

Hasn't been dynoe'd but predictions by builder around 540 hp and 600 ft/lbs torg.
Comp Hydraulic cam 236/245
Pontiac 400 stroked to 461
I'll send more details shortly, thanks for asking
Lenie

[Lenie]

Thanks Corey, Chris and Ty.
Chris, really enjoyed seeing your car at Sema and the Mild to Wild show in Tacoma, very nice ride with great colors. I'll never get rid of the van, to many good memories. It's my next project.
Ty, I don't really know what kind of cleaner I'm going with yet, but I'm going to design something a little different.

[Lenie]

Motor is in. Currently working on reassembly.

http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/3359/dsc00157f.jpg (http://img168.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc00157f.jpg)


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[67rstbkt]

:drool: :drool: :drool: , That is all.

[waynieZ]

Very nice Lenie, The engine looks awesome and will have great power.

[tones2SS]

Very nice Lenie, The engine looks awesome and will have great power.

I agree waynieZ!!!
Is that your Chevelle as well? Looks nice.:bow: :cheers:

[9deuce9rr]

Is that your Chevelle as well?

noooope http://pnwriders.com/images/smilies/evil6.gif :dance:

http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/5160/mg029501.jpg

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[skatinjay27]

I agree waynieZ!!!
Is that your Chevelle as well? Looks nice.:bow: :cheers:
that is lenie's son ^^^^^^^
and thats his car that lenie not tolong ago gave a new life to for him!
http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=16224

and i agree very sweet looking!

[Lenie]

Thanks all, that is my son's (Cullen) car with comment and pics above.
Lenie

[youthpastor]

Thanks all, that is my son's (Cullen) car with comment and pics above.
Lenie

THAT'S IT- it's time for a drive over the bridge to check out the Bird- it is looking awesome!!- i am so glad you kept the Poncho.

BTW- I have an injection set up that came off of a 540cu boat that would work for ya

[awr68]

Lenie, Looking good! Will it be at the GG's show in July? I would love to see it!! :cheers:

[Lenie]

A little more. I like the way the front valance turned out. Original fabrication back in late 2007 on page 5. Man, where has the time gone. Time to start assembling.

http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/4991/dsc00433sac.jpg (http://img33.imageshack.us/i/dsc00433sac.jpg/)

[awr68]

Looks good! More parts to the puzzle!! :thumbsup:

[67rstbkt]

That's it!! I want to see more :bow: :willy:

[Tom.A]

Looks good Lenie. I agree about time going by fast, but it looks like you have reached the peak and your on the way down with the build. Gonna be nice when done.

[waynieZ]

The parts look great Lenie . I wish I was that far ahead. Sweet!

[tones2SS]

Very cool. Now let's get that bad boy together!! Just kidding Lenie.
Looking good.:thumbsup:

[T_Raven]

Dude did you say you live in Seattle? I'm near Spokane, can I drive over and check it out? I'll either bring my 67 or the 69 I'm looking at if I do buy it.

I think I asked over on PT.com but did you say you got that serp set up from Frank at prodigy? I can't find it anywhere.

[Lenie]

Traven, I live about one hour SW of Seattle. It's a town named Port Orchard. If your ever going to be in the area, just send me an email and I'll get you directions. Your always welcome to stop by.
Lenie

[T_Raven]

Well heck yeah man, It's nothin but a 6 hour drive so I'll try to swing on over while I'm on leave in a couple weeks. So uh.....get that sucker done, I want to go for a ride lol.

[Lenie]

Not great pictures but a little progress I thought I'd show you.

http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/4010/dsc02169a.jpg[/URL]

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[awr68]

That's looking killer! I can't wait to see this one! I have loved this car since I first saw it back during the fabrication days at the old DSE shop...glad it went to a good home and is being finished! When are you taking it home? :thumbsup:

[Vegas69]

Bad ass Lenie.:thumbsup:

[skatinjay27]

damn! now thats some deep looking paint.:unibrow:

[70rs]

Looking great Lenie. I would love to see it in person too. I live pretty close, Stanwood. Hope to see it on the road soon!:cheers:

[texas56]

That Is REAL CHIIIINEY! Good lookin Hot Rod!:thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

Looks real good Lenie!
Keep us posted.:cheers:

[9deuce9rr]

why do you always have to email me the one blurry picture and post up the good one on here, hidden from my eyes?! :lol:

[Lenie]

why do you always have to email me the one blurry picture and post up the good one on here, hidden from my eyes?! :lol:
HE he:lol: Cullen, the blurry one has the valance on it and thought you'd like to see it together. Your father, who is losing his mind, has lost the good camera again and had to use the old camera. Out of 22 pics I had one clear one. Operator error?;)

[Rybar]

Killer looking Bird Lenie, that black paint looks unreal :thumbsup:

[9deuce9rr]

HE he:lol: Cullen, the blurry one has the valance on it and thought you'd like to see it together. Your father, who is losing his mind, has lost the good camera again and had to use the old camera. Out of 22 pics I had one clear one. Operator error?;)

my camera is still in the chevelle's trunk :unibrow:

[Lenie]

Thanks, another picture. One piece at a time.


http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/4733/dsc00514waj.jpg (http://img200.imageshack.us/i/dsc00514waj.jpg/)

[ricer]

Lenie, any update?!??! i am planning a firebird build and look forward to seeing your updates and completed pics:thumbsup:

[67rstbkt]

Lenie, any update?!??! i am planning a firebird build and look forward to seeing your updates and completed pics:thumbsup:

x2 :thumbsup:

[Lenie]

It's now back home and I'm going to work on a few things around the house before summer ends here in the great NW but here's a few shots. I will be selling the Budnik Tillers and Michelin Pilots here in the near future as I'm going to go in a different direction. Rears 17x13 w/ 335/35ZR-17 6.0 BS Fronts 17x9.5 255/45ZR-17 6.25 BS used as rollers only.

http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/8257/dsc00661q.jpg (http://img147.imageshack.us/i/dsc00661q.jpg/)

http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/3815/dsc00659jo.jpg (http://img268.imageshack.us/i/dsc00659jo.jpg/)

http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/2429/dsc00654gi.jpg (http://img16.imageshack.us/i/dsc00654gi.jpg/)

[65 347]

Wow !!!!!!!!

[Vegas69]

Man that paint looks killer man. I'd highly recommend the Toyo R888's for your new wheels. They really help put down the power. I can gun it in first and dead hook now!:D I have the pilot sports on my other set of wheels and it was like ice skating in first gear.

[Musclerodz]

It's now back home and I'm going to work on a few things around the house before summer ends here in the great NW but here's a few shots. I will be selling the Budnik Tillers and Michelin Pilots here in the near future as I'm going to go in a different direction. Rears 17x13 w/ 335/35ZR-17 6.0 BS Fronts 17x9.5 255/45ZR-17 6.25 BS used as rollers only.

http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/8257/dsc00661q.jpg (http://img147.imageshack.us/i/dsc00661q.jpg/)

http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/3815/dsc00659jo.jpg (http://img268.imageshack.us/i/dsc00659jo.jpg/)

http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/2429/dsc00654gi.jpg (http://img16.imageshack.us/i/dsc00654gi.jpg/)I hate to be picky but that flag pole is not straight.:lol: :bow: :bow: :bow:

[waynieZ]

Looking Sweet Lenie !

[Roger M]

I hate to be picky but that flag pole is not straight.:lol: :bow: :bow: :bow:

LOL.. and the table cloth is crooked.

Beautiful paint! Car is looking awesome.:hail:

[Tom.A]

Looks awesome. Look forward to more pictures :thumbsup:

[awr68]

WOW! That paint turned out great! I can't wait to see it!! :cheers: :thumbsup: :woot:

[Alex396ss]

Awesome, you nailed it!

:thumbsup:

Alex

[tones2SS]

Looks awesome Lenie!! Paint looks like it's still wet.
The wheels and tires look good as well.:thumbsup: Keep us posted.

[youthpastor]

looks good, when can I come see it???

[Rybar]

Looks Killer Lenie, that black paint is unreal. :thumbsup:

[customcam]

Wow that Black must be unreal in realtime, lots of depth there
We need more pics :lateral:

[nvr2fst]

Wow that Black must be unreal in realtime, lots of depth there
We need more pics :lateral:

X2

Lenie did you farm out the paint. Or was the gun in your hand.
Looks great, car has come a long way from your original post.
Dave

[GregWeld]

The person that came up with the idea of putting a hydraulic lift inside the paint booth is a friggin' genius!!

How sweet that would be to have your assistant be able to lift the car up to eye height as you're coming down the sides.

Paint on this car is exceptional! Nice job!

:hail: :hail:

[96z28ss]

That right there isn't your typical paint job. That Paint looks unreal.
I wonder how much time was spent on cutting and buffing.
I bet that was upwards of a **** load of money.

[waynieZ]

What ever it was it was worth it!!

[Lenie]

Thanks everyone
http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/8238/dsc00685f.jpg (http://img18.imageshack.us/i/dsc00685f.jpg/)

[67rstbkt]

Wow, that looks great:thumbsup: Just the inspiration I need to get back into the garage.

[tones2SS]

Keep up the great work Lenie!!!:thumbsup:
Looks good.

[ricer]

Thanks everyone



looks good Lenie, but why do you keep teasing us? :willy: lets see some more photo's

[awr68]

Looks great!!

And hey - one friend to another, I say keep the wheels and tires...I have always thought they 'fit' the car very well!! But, I also have no idea what you have in mind for replacements! :)

[70rs]

Hey Lenie, I have to agree with Tony. Those wheels look right at home on the car. I am having a hard time imagining a different wheel looking better on there. But then again the car is so incredible just about any wheel will look good. That paint is just KILLER! Did you do all of the prep and painting yourself? What about final cut and buff?:hail:

[9deuce9rr]

ooops :unibrow:

http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/6506/mg088101.jpg

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[Al Moreno]

One word...... sweeeeet!

[phillym5]

Dang.... she looks gorgeous!!:hail:

[Flash68]

Wow. Stunning! :woot:

[Alex396ss]

:hail: :hail: :hail:

Alex

[70TWO NOVA]

i got to hand it to you, that thing is insane!!!

[camaro2nv]

Bad arse!!!

[Rybar]

Looks killer, love the blacked out grille. :thumbsup:

[Speedster]

Wow Lenie -

You Firebird looks absolutely incredible. :thumbsup: Very nice buddy...

[tones2SS]

That rear shot is awesome. Looks mean and ready for business!:thumbsup:

[Lenie]

Man that paint looks killer man. I'd highly recommend the Toyo R888's for your new wheels. They really help put down the power. I can gun it in first and dead hook now!:D I have the pilot sports on my other set of wheels and it was like ice skating in first gear.

Thanks Todd, Truth be told, I'm kinda wanting them to break loose:lol:

I hate to be picky but that flag pole is not straight.

Mike, to funny. I really need to get a flag up on that pole.

Looking Sweet Lenie !

Thanks Wayne, It's home, now I can go back to working on it any time I want instead of having to arrange shop time.

LOL.. and the table cloth is crooked.

Beautiful paint! Car is looking awesome.

You and Mike. Actually those chairs are about 20'away, the flag pole in my yard is about 60' away, the table cloth is actually a 19' boat covered with canvas sitting along side the neighbors house about 100' away. Thanks Roger

Looks awesome. Look forward to more pictures

Thanks Tom

WOW! That paint turned out great! I can't wait to see it!!

Thanks Tony, hopefully this spring if all goes well

Awesome, you nailed it!


Alex

Thanks Alex, along ways to go with a few more changes in mind.

Looks awesome Lenie!! Paint looks like it's still wet.
The wheels and tires look good as well. Keep us posted.

Thanks Tones, I like the wheels and tires but I'm changing sizes.

looks good, when can I come see it???

Chris, your welcome to come over anytime you'd like, we're close, just give me a call. Bring your tools. Z-bar, clutch, pedal assembly, brake and fuel lines, gas tank, sending unit, radiator and hoses, wiring, I'll get a room ready for you:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :unibrow: Seriously, anytime your heading this direction, feel free to stop by.

Looks Killer Lenie, that black paint is unreal.

Thank you Rybar.

Wow that Black must be unreal in realtime, lots of depth there
We need more pics

Thanks, it turned out pretty good but next time I'm going to stay away from the black. Alot of body work and maintenance to keep the depth. Everything shows, but it looks good clean.


X2

Lenie did you farm out the paint. Or was the gun in your hand.
Looks great, car has come a long way from your original post.
Dave

Thanks Dave, I farmed out the paint. I did the initial body work, first round
of primer, guide coat and block sanding but it had been 20 years since I last sprayed a car and since I was going black and want the car to get it's just rights, I chickened out and hired a professional. While it was in the shop for
2 1/2 years, I did my son's 1966 chevelle from start to finish and was pretty happy with the outcome. The individual I hired did a good job with it but if I had it to do over again, I'd do it myself now that I've reassured my confidence.

The person that came up with the idea of putting a hydraulic lift inside the paint booth is a friggin' genius!!

How sweet that would be to have your assistant be able to lift the car up to eye height as you're coming down the sides.

Paint on this car is exceptional! Nice job!


Thanks, the hydraulic post lift in his booth is sweet.

That right there isn't your typical paint job. That Paint looks unreal.
I wonder how much time was spent on cutting and buffing.
I bet that was upwards of a **** load of money.

Thanks, it was a**** load of money.

looks good Lenie, but why do you keep teasing us? lets see some more photo's

Thanks, sometimes it's better with the longerie still on:unibrow:

Hey Lenie, I have to agree with Tony. Those wheels look right at home on the car. I am having a hard time imagining a different wheel looking better on there. But then again the car is so incredible just about any wheel will look good. That paint is just KILLER! Did you do all of the prep and painting yourself? What about final cut and buff?

Thanks, I'm going to different size wheels, preference. Believe it or not, final sand and buff has yet to be done. I want to assemble it first and then I'll do the final sand and buff.

One word...... sweeeeet!

Thaaaaaanks Al.

Dang.... she looks gorgeous!!

Thanks Phil

Wow. Stunning!

Thanks Flash.

:hail: :hail: :hail:

Alex
:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

i got to hand it to you, that thing is insane!!!

Thanks Brian

Bad arse!!!

sp check:rofl: Thanks

Looks killer, love the blacked out grille.

Thanks Rybar, along w/using a 68 camaro rear bumper because of gas cap mods, the rear bumper has been shaved, tucked and also painted black. I'm pretty much going to stay with the dark them with the trim pieced also.

Wow Lenie -

You Firebird looks absolutely incredible. Very nice buddy...

Bruce, I really appreciate the vote of confidence coming from another bird owner. How has progress been going with your project? Would love to see pictures if you have any.

That rear shot is awesome. Looks mean and ready for business!

Thanks Tones, I like it also. I think it will look pretty good with the modified bumper and gas cap installed.


WHEW, man I need to stay on top of my replies. Built some cribbing, lifted the car in the air 12" so I can get under it to work. Pretty convenient. Here's the bird nested. Oh and I've decided not to go with the name FOWLPLAY, to weak. Will change it later.


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[tones2SS]

Keep us posted Lenie.
She's looking good.:thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

I'll say it again that paint is amazing!

[Cris@JCG]

I like this build!! The paint is killer!

[GregWeld]

I don't care what the paint bill was -- it was CHEAP compared to the job you got!
:woot: :woot:

That is the sickest black paint I think I've EVER seen!

[GregWeld]

Lenie --- Gotta love those Budnik Tillers!!! Especially on BLACK!

I actually took these off and put them on my Turquoise and white Nomad -- they didn't look the same... if they did - I'd be taking you up on yours! LOL





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[Lenie]

Lenie --- Gotta love those Budnik Tillers!!! Especially on BLACK!

I actually took these off and put them on my Turquoise and white Nomad -- they didn't look the same... if they did - I'd be taking you up on yours! LOL





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Greg, please send me that 55 of yours:unibrow: Ya know, I haven't ruled out getting another pair, just in a bigger size. I called budnik last year and asked if I could just get the rears in 19x12's and they told me they don't make them in a step lip anymore otherwise I would have saved alittle dinero and took that route.

[awr68]

And you still won't tell me what weels you bought? ;)

[Lenie]

And you still won't tell me what weels you bought? ;)
Hey Tony, maybe my statement was a little misleading. I have yet to purchase another set of wheels. I haven't found any that I can't live w/o so I'm waiting until my project is closer to completion or I come to a decision I'm sure about. As of now, I only know they will be 18's and 19's.

[Lenie]

Once finished with the bird, here's my next project. I'm going to redo my 75 chev. shorty van. It's my harley hauler for long trips.


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[Lenie]

A few more.

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/672/11jpgbk.jpg (http://img156.imageshack.us/i/11jpgbk.jpg/)

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[T_Raven]

Nice bike. and now I'm thinking I need to build a van lol.

[tones2SS]

Lenie --- Gotta love those Budnik Tillers!!! Especially on BLACK!

I actually took these off and put them on my Turquoise and white Nomad -- they didn't look the same... if they did - I'd be taking you up on yours! LOL





http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Ricks%2055%20with%20AME/DSC_3132.jpg

Nice little Chevy Van Lenie. That is a killer idea for a long trip hauler.:thumbsup:
And Greg, that 55 of yours is AWESOME looking.:thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Not my car guys -- I'm just putting it together for a buddy of mine. He has ZERO skills -- ZERO tools... Long story - but it was his DREAM and another buddies project... I only offered to do what they couldn't - transfer the body onto the AME chassis -- slick the firewall.... and rotate it a couple times on the rotisserie to clean the bottom etc before the transfer... oh... and make a new tranny tunnel.. and modify the trunk floor - and build the SS exhaust... THEN it was to go to my buddies house/shop - where they'd do all the rest... that was TWO YEARS ago - and nothing got touched. I mean NOTHING. So I rescued the project... brought it back to my shed and will now finish it up. Seems some guys eyes are bigger than their skill set. :(

Now - since all of this occurred... Rick (owner) had a MAJOR stroke - so will never drive the car... and in his current state - wouldn't even know it was his. But I'll still enjoy putting it all back together - and if I can - take him out for a ride in it. :cheers:

[tones2SS]

Not my car guys -- I'm just putting it together for a buddy of mine. He has ZERO skills -- ZERO tools... Long story - but it was his DREAM and another buddies project... I only offered to do what they couldn't - transfer the body onto the AME chassis -- slick the firewall.... and rotate it a couple times on the rotisserie to clean the bottom etc before the transfer... oh... and make a new tranny tunnel.. and modify the trunk floor - and build the SS exhaust... THEN it was to go to my buddies house/shop - where they'd do all the rest... that was TWO YEARS ago - and nothing got touched. I mean NOTHING. So I rescued the project... brought it back to my shed and will now finish it up. Seems some guys eyes are bigger than their skill set. :(

Now - since all of this occurred... Rick (owner) had a MAJOR stroke - so will never drive the car... and in his current state - wouldn't even know it was his. But I'll still enjoy putting it all back together - and if I can - take him out for a ride in it. :cheers:

Sorry about your friend, Rick. Very nice of you to finish it for him and eventually take him out for an occasional cruise!! Very nice of you:thumbsup: :cheers: .

[awr68]

Sorry about your friend, Rick. Very nice of you to finish it for him and eventually take him out for an occasional cruise!! Very nice of you:thumbsup: :cheers: .

I totally agree! Does he have any kids that can/will enjoy the car?

[awr68]

Hey Tony, maybe my statement was a little misleading. I have yet to purchase another set of wheels. I haven't found any that I can't live w/o so I'm waiting until my project is closer to completion or I come to a decision I'm sure about. As of now, I only know they will be 18's and 19's.

I understand now...thought you were holding out on me/us!! :)

Cool van and nice bike!! :thumbsup: :yes:

[70rs]

I totally agree! Does he have any kids that can/will enjoy the car?

Greg, if you need help keeping the tires round on your cars you have my number.:D

And if you would like a hand on Ricks car please call anytime. I'd be happy to jump in on whatever I can.

[tones2SS]

Greg, if you need help keeping the tires round on your cars you have my number.:D

Eric,...round?!?! OR,....round and bald?!!? lol:wow: :cheers:
Nice Harley hauler Lenie!!:thumbsup:

[70rs]

Eric,...round?!?! OR,....round and bald?!!? lol:wow: :cheers:
Nice Harley hauler Lenie!!:thumbsup:

Nothing wrong with getting rid of the "old" tread. You know, get it down to fresh rubber so it handles good right?:D

[zingercustoms]

Been watching for a while and never posted on your build, just awesome. Love the simple blackout look on everything. Great paint work, too! I know how much effort goes into a finish like that. my arm aches, and my finger tips burn just looking at it. I guess mostly because I know how much of that is ahead on my bird.:_paranoid

[G-Body]

That color is dead nuts perfect on that car with those wheels:thumbsup: Hell yes good job!

[GregWeld]

Greg, if you need help keeping the tires round on your cars you have my number.:D

And if you would like a hand on Ricks car please call anytime. I'd be happy to jump in on whatever I can.

Yes -- he has a son that is into cars a bit - but more BMW's... Rick gave him his old M3 - when he bought his new M6 the week before we headed out to SEMA... Rick also has a brand new Z06 - a 63 split window - a 57 hardtop fuelie... and a couple 'normal' cars... Some of the guys are firing them up and keeping 'em running.

This whole thing has been real hard on our little group of hot rodders... kind of is exposing our ages I guess...

[9deuce9rr]

sp check:rofl: Thanks




Mike, too funny. I really need to get a flag up on that pole.

Seriously, anytime you're heading this direction, feel free to stop by.

Thanks, it was a(space) **** load of money.

Thanks, sometimes it's better with the lingerie still on:unibrow:


You're welcome
:unibrow: :unibrow: :lol:
Sorry... but now you know that sending me to Bellingham is at least paying off a LITTLE bit :P

But you clearly have the 'multi-quote' down.... nicely done! :willy: :thumbsup:

[Taboo]

Once finished with the bird, here's my next project. I'm going to redo my 75 chev. shorty van. It's my harley hauler for long trips.


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man that prelude is nice! :cheers:

[ricer]

ok, its been weeks since you gave us an update. WHere's the completed car pics???!?!?!?! :_paranoid

[Lenie]

Just screwin' around.
http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/2218/birdet.jpg

[pavell]

love them ponchos!

[waynieZ]

Very Nice!

[tones2SS]

Just screwin' around.
http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/2218/birdet.jpg

That good good Lenie!!!:yes:

[COYBILT]

WOW, Im lovin it! Black and a Pontiac, I almost forgot about you lenie.

[elitecustombody]

Beautiful car! Love attention to detail on metal work and flawless paint:thumbsup:

[68400BIRD]

Thanks everyone
http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/8238/dsc00685f.jpg (http://img18.imageshack.us/i/dsc00685f.jpg/)

They didn't even come from the factory with gaps that nice. I cannot believe how nice that front bumper fits:hail:

[68FBODY]

:bow: Just got my motivation back, haha

[ricer]

any updates on this lenie?

[1FSTBRD]

Its nice to see another pro-touring firebird......you don't see very many! Looks great!!

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[Josh69]

Its nice to see another pro-touring firebird......you don't see very many! Looks great!!


Agreed, post some updates if you got 'em!

[platinumgta]

I would love to see some updated pictures of this thing...

[BritishGreen68]

wow looks really good.. you should make those front valances and sell them..:)

[Lenie]

Thanks for the positive remarks folks. I do like the front valance, it's actually one of my favorite alterations on the car. I recently bought a vacant lot to build another house on and have been getting the one I live in ready for sale which is cool, unfortunately it means the car has had to take a back seat until I'm finished. I did get the ss brake lines in which turned out very nice (hard to photograph) and have powder coated a few items. Was a little bored this morning so I had my son shoot a few pics. Thanks again.


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[GregWeld]

Yeah Lenie -- because your other house was obviously too small.... LOL

Car looks good.

[waynieZ]

Thar paint work is awesome. So how big is the garage going to be?????

[Lenie]

Greg, funny you and Wayne bring that up. Never thought I'd be building again. Moving from Port Orchard to Tacoma and the Only reason is SHOP. I wanted a shop and my wife wants to be able to park in her garage. Go figure, women:lol: Actually my wife suggested the idea and off I ran. I'm still tinkering w/the car but not enough to really get anywhere.

Yeah Lenie -- because your other house was obviously too small.... LOL

Car looks good.

[tones2SS]

Looking good man!!:thumbsup:

[youthpastor]

Greg, funny you and Wayne bring that up. Never thought I'd be building again. Moving from Port Orchard to Tacoma and the Only reason is SHOP. I wanted a shop and my wife wants to be able to park in her garage. Go figure, women:lol: Actually my wife suggested the idea and off I ran. I'm still tinkering w/the car but not enough to really get anywhere.

glad you are moving to town- can't wait to see the shop- Chris

[GregWeld]

Greg, funny you and Wayne bring that up. Never thought I'd be building again. Moving from Port Orchard to Tacoma and the Only reason is SHOP. I wanted a shop and my wife wants to be able to park in her garage. Go figure, women:lol: Actually my wife suggested the idea and off I ran. I'm still tinkering w/the car but not enough to really get anywhere.

Are you kidding! :D I moved off the tip of Yarrow Point - waterfront - just to have a shop! My wife found this house - and all she said was -- "okay - well then, I want a pool..." DONE!

EEEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAA :woot: :woot:

[awr68]

Looks great Lenie! We missed you this year at the GG's show!

[slyck68]

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!!