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#1
03-09-2007, 07:54 PM
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Firebird is almost complete
I took a few pictures today of my Firebird project.
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#2
03-09-2007, 09:52 PM
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Very nice Dave, looks like you put a lot of work into that beauty. Post some pictures when it's compleated.
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#3
03-09-2007, 10:38 PM
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Looks great. I am a week away from paint on my car. What are you expecting to run in that beast?
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03-10-2007, 11:22 PM
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Looks nice. Are those tires 295/65/15 or 315/60/15? I have mini tubbed my bird and I used to use the 295s, but want to see if the 315s will fit.
Robert
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67 Firebird 467 cubic inches 7.71 @ 92 in the 1/8 and 11.69 @ 115 in the 1/4. |
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03-11-2007, 12:06 AM
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THOSE LOOK LIKE THE 315/60/15 THIS IS VERY SIMILAR TO HOW MY NEW CAR WILL LOOK LIKE WHAT SIZE RIM YOU RUNNING 15X10 OR 15X12
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03-11-2007, 12:28 AM
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I was going to run 15 x 10.5 wheels as I need 7.5" backspacing so that the tires fit under the car.
Robert
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67 Firebird 467 cubic inches 7.71 @ 92 in the 1/8 and 11.69 @ 115 in the 1/4. |
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#7
03-11-2007, 09:10 AM
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7.5" back space , wow. The 315 x 60's are how wide? 13.5 max? Wow my 2000 post
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#8
03-11-2007, 10:49 AM
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Thanks everyone.
Ron H, I have a problem too much car too little motor. I really over did the project from my original plans. But once we started I couldn't stop. This motor I hope will run low 12's, I plan on a motor swap in the fall. The tires are 325-50-15 from Mickey Thompson 3757R. They measure 14 inches wide. The wheels are 15x10. My friend took some better picture I attached a few. Dave |
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#9
03-11-2007, 11:06 AM
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Most people have too much engine and not enough car so you are not in a bad situation by any means. Good to see you added the bar being a convertible. Most people are not as safe with them.
What engine is in it now?
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#10
03-11-2007, 12:02 PM
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Yeah centerline makes them in a 10.5 wide wheel and then weld makes them with a 10 wide wheel. By having this backspacing with the second gen rearend that I got a killer deal on that is as built as you can get a 12 bolt I will be able to tuck the tires inside of the rear quarters instead of being even with the outside. Robert
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67 Firebird 467 cubic inches 7.71 @ 92 in the 1/8 and 11.69 @ 115 in the 1/4. |
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#11
03-11-2007, 12:05 PM
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After seeing how those 325s look on yours Dave I may have to rethink the 315s which are 29.6" tall and look into the 325s as they are only 28" tall and I wont have to worry about the tires coming into possible contact with the quarters.
Robert
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67 Firebird 467 cubic inches 7.71 @ 92 in the 1/8 and 11.69 @ 115 in the 1/4. |
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#12
03-11-2007, 12:08 PM
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In post #8 pic 3 it looks like you have competition engineering ladder bars. Is this correct? If they are could you possibly get me some more pictures of how you mounted them as I am in the process of doing mine now? I also like how your shocks attach to the backside of the plate.
Robert
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67 Firebird 467 cubic inches 7.71 @ 92 in the 1/8 and 11.69 @ 115 in the 1/4. |
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#13
03-11-2007, 12:44 PM
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I am running 30 x 10.5 x 15" Radial slick without issue and no mods to the quarters or wells. These slicks don't grow much if at all.
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#14
03-11-2007, 12:58 PM
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Ron, the motor is a 406 I purchased from Alex Brooks (WARPED) brother. They had it in a 4 door Ventura.
Robert, It is a competition engineering ladder bar set up. I'll take more pictures of the rear and post them tomorrow . I'll post a few more pics. Dave |
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#15
03-11-2007, 01:16 PM
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Nice Job on the cage. Nice welding.
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