[Matt Meaney]

love all the vidoes you've posted. answered alot of question i've had and just couldn't vissualize how it was done.

that oil filter may be the death of that engine. check out this link.


http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...hlight=baldwin

[wytnyt]

Originally Posted by SD421

what do you do to avoid sanding thru on the edges??

just dont sand on the edges
tape it off if needed

[jamesfreddys]

Originally Posted by Matt Meaney

that oil filter may be the death of that engine. check out this link.
http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...hlight=baldwin

Thank You very much I will relay the thread to the engine builder and Chuy. That information is the exact reason I not only start a build thread for every project I do but also tell everyone I know who is building a project to start one. No matter how much we learn putting these cars together you can never know it all. Knowledge, information, & forums=power.

[jamesfreddys]

Originally Posted by wytnyt

just dont sand on the edges
tape it off if needed

Thanks for tackling that one for me I must have missed it. I guess the question was geared towards buffing out the paint, if for prepping to repaint just lightly scuff the edges but usually a small sand through on edges before paint won't cause too big an issue.

[SD421]

Originally Posted by wytnyt

just dont sand on the edges
tape it off if needed

Cool, thanks for the answer.

[SD421]

Originally Posted by jamesfreddys

Thanks for tackling that one for me I must have missed it. I guess the question was geared towards buffing out the paint, if for prepping to repaint just lightly scuff the edges but usually a small sand through on edges before paint won't cause too big an issue.

Cool, thanks again for the response.

[jamesfreddys]

In this video I demonstrate my techniques for making sealed hydraulic lines for the power steering and brake lines.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rQXlfmTfEo

[2002Z4CSS]

Originally Posted by jamesfreddys

In this video I demonstrate my techniques for making sealed hydraulic lines for the power steering and brake lines.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rQXlfmTfEo

Nice double flare tool. Does not look like the one I use at all.

[jamesfreddys]

We start with a fire attempt = gone bad; no fuel pressure -fixed it, bad ecm -sent it off, faulty computer - fixed and in transit back to Tucson.

Then we put the front end on the body and start the rear disc brake conversion.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-l_W-L3v8OI


It's November 18th 14 maybe 15 days left still no fire, glass install, interior install, test drive... Can you tell I'm starting to sweat.

[niceta]

Damn computers, thats why I will stick to carb. Car is looking very good. I think you mentioned in one of the first videos this was to be a driver, funny how they morf into something a little more than a driver lol, or is this a driver for photofinish restorations?. If it is just a driver I would love to see one of your show cars. Can't wait to hear that beast come alive! I hope you meet your deadline.

[jamesfreddys]

Originally Posted by niceta

Damn computers, thats why I will stick to carb. Car is looking very good. I think you mentioned in one of the first videos this was to be a driver, funny how they morf into something a little more than a driver lol, or is this a driver for photofinish restorations?. If it is just a driver I would love to see one of your show cars. Can't wait to hear that beast come alive! I hope you meet your deadline.

It's not our full number one quality restoration but I wouldn't call it a driver either, more like a Sunday driver, down to the track or car show or out on a family cruise. Not much choice short of catastrophic failure it will be on a boat in Dec. might not have a carpet or full on stereo but finished enough to travel over seas.

[jamesfreddys]

First fire on the Firebird 400. Seems like a long road so happy to be at this stage, not quite finished yet but hitting the major milestones in stride. I hope you like the video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4p5x4rLsLY

[jamesfreddys]

Alright, getting down to the wire the Firebird has been at the upholsterer's since Friday, it was driven there on it's own power. Carlos is getting after all the fiberglass panels getting them fit and ready for covering. Seats are almost fully covered and we are working on modifying the seat brackets (since Chuy is 2 inches shorter than a sasquach). Hoping for glass install Friday, car coming back to Photofinish Monday for road test and final details. The 10th of December our Firebird has to be in San Diego For Shipment to Germany.


Here is the video I made of installing the 400 Hood Emblems.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrdM_OY4hEM

[jamesfreddys]

Time is up and the Firebird is on the trailer for Long Beach heading out in the morning. It will then get loaded up on the ship headed across seas.




So here is the video of last weeks frenzi man have we had some fun.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oQvTKe2w6c


Chuy and Family, Rich, Chris and the whole Gang at Photofinish, Carlos, Marco, Kenny this has been a fun one. Nice to see Our Firebird Project heading out for another lease on life.

[ClassicDriverMan]

Hello,

I am looking to find out what motor mounts you used. The actual mount that bolts to the block. I have a similar build going on and sure wish I could find out what mount you are using.

I have the same subframe and "motor stands" that you used in this build. I just need to find the mounts that bolt to the block.

Thanks,

Mike

[ponjohn]

Fantastic build.

Is it in fact sunset orange?

[ClassicDriverMan]

This tread is about a year and half old.

I am trying to get some information about the motor mounts.

I hope he replies to both of us.

This is my posting about this tread.... I hope someone can point me in the right direction.

http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=699239

Mike

[68Catalina68]

Why don't you try his Youtube channel, he probably isn't on here anymore.

[ClassicDriverMan]

I did, I even tried his website! I even called on the phone multiple times.... I guess he is either out of business or fell off the earth. I gave up!

[68Catalina68]

He is probably just busy, lol. I took a look at his youtube and he just posted a video recently. I'm sure he will get back with you, gl.