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01-01-2026, 06:51 PM
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73 Firebird Progress
Recall introduction thread here:
https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com...=1973+firebird Since the mid year purchase, I have been hard at work with some body work and stripping entire car. Formula hood nearly finished, replacement nose cone in progress, interior in progress, found four 15 x 8 WS-6 Snowflakes (refinishing them now), rear spoiler done and set, etc.... Also, collecting parts for the engine. - 428 block - 421 Armasteel crank (10/10) - 6X-4 heads - 1969 intake (Quad convert to E choke, removed exhaust crossover) - 1970 RA3 / HO manifolds See mock-up pics below. I'll post more pics as progress continues. |
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01-01-2026, 09:10 PM
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Looking good!
Don't forget about getting engine mount adapters to mate the 428 block to the car. 
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01-01-2026, 10:36 PM
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Thank you
Yes, I grabbed the ones from Spotts Performance a couple months back. |
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04-18-2026, 10:25 PM
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Some progress pics
Before
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79 Trans Am WS6 71 Formula 72 Formula 71 Firebird 69 Firebird |
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#5
04-18-2026, 10:26 PM
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Progress
After
New for me, 76 - 78 seats coming in a few days to match the vertical lines of the rear. Getting rid of the ugly seat covers and such, hiding the worn out original seats (for sale soon).
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79 Trans Am WS6 71 Formula 72 Formula 71 Firebird 69 Firebird |
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#6
04-18-2026, 10:35 PM
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Wheels and Tires
Posting for DJs73 (she is having computer trouble)
Secured some 15 x 8 WS-6 wheels and 295/59 & 255/60 tires. Vintage RWL Goodyear Eagles. Tires are quite old but only a few thousand miles; came off a garaged Cobra. Could not pass up FREE for at least mock up. Wheels were solid and just needed the normal sanding, polishing and paint.
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79 Trans Am WS6 71 Formula 72 Formula 71 Firebird 69 Firebird |
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#7
04-18-2026, 11:31 PM
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Nose and grills
Computer fixed.
Presently have two 73 Endura noses. Both sandblasted and I am restoring both. Which one I use will depend on the results. I changed the color of the grills from the grey to flat black. Of course, added a 428 emblem; stock location. |
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#8
05-24-2026, 08:46 PM
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Memorial Day Weekend Update
Matching front seats done. All vertical seams now; front, back and door panels.
Endura bumper restored, gapped to hood & fenders and grill color change. Next major exterior tasks, take all body panels down to bare metal and block hood. |
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