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Trans Am Photos => Restoration Projects => Topic started by: 70 fireman on April 28, 2014, 03:25:34 PM

Title: 1970 Firebird Restoration
Post by: 70 fireman on April 28, 2014, 03:25:34 PM

Ok I have finally made enough progress that I can start a post on my project.  I originally purchased this red formula thinking I would start with a mostly complete car that may need some repaint and details finished up.   Well I was wrong and my pocket book is paying for it.  After taking my new bird apart I found it needed new quarters,  floor pans, trunk floor, fenders, roof, rockers hinge pillars, cowls and so on.  So basically I paid alot of money for a new interior, rebuilt engine and tranny and  some nice wheels and tires.  not what I was wanting to find out.  But fortunately I was able to find a donor car that would yield me most of the original sheet metal I needed.

Title: Re: 1970 Firebird Restoration
Post by: 70 fireman on April 28, 2014, 03:36:46 PM

here is the car after I disassembled  it

Title: Re: 1970 Firebird Restoration
Post by: 70 fireman on April 28, 2014, 04:06:09 PM

The donor car I found

Title: Re: 1970 Firebird Restoration
Post by: 70 fireman on April 28, 2014, 04:07:28 PM

car back from media blast in vera prime.  Used Rust Bullet for the floor pans and interior.

Title: Re: 1970 Firebird Restoration
Post by: 70 fireman on April 28, 2014, 04:14:31 PM

got my lift installed makes life alot easier.  new quarter skins and rocker pannels on.

Title: Re: 1970 Firebird Restoration
Post by: 70 fireman on April 28, 2014, 04:19:54 PM

new 3.41 posi installed and detailed along with the motor

Title: Re: 1970 Firebird Restoration
Post by: 70 fireman on April 28, 2014, 04:21:40 PM

one side close to finished.

Title: Re: 1970 Firebird Restoration
Post by: 70 fireman on April 29, 2014, 07:40:00 AM

trying to get better pics
(http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z378/gotwood03/70%20firebird/4-25-14223.jpg) (http://s1186.photobucket.com/user/gotwood03/media/70%20firebird/4-25-14223.jpg.html)
(http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z378/gotwood03/70%20firebird/bird1.jpg) (http://s1186.photobucket.com/user/gotwood03/media/70%20firebird/bird1.jpg.html)
(http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z378/gotwood03/70%20firebird/70inveraprime.jpg) (http://s1186.photobucket.com/user/gotwood03/media/70%20firebird/70inveraprime.jpg.html)
(http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z378/gotwood03/70%20firebird/car011.jpg) (http://s1186.photobucket.com/user/gotwood03/media/70%20firebird/car011.jpg.html)
(http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z378/gotwood03/70%20firebird/4-25-14226.jpg) (http://s1186.photobucket.com/user/gotwood03/media/70%20firebird/4-25-14226.jpg.html)
(http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z378/gotwood03/70%20firebird/engine.jpg) (http://s1186.photobucket.com/user/gotwood03/media/70%20firebird/engine.jpg.html)
(http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z378/gotwood03/70%20firebird/4-25-14223-1.jpg) (http://s1186.photobucket.com/user/gotwood03/media/70%20firebird/4-25-14223-1.jpg.html)
(http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z378/gotwood03/70%20firebird/4-25-14218.jpg) (http://s1186.photobucket.com/user/gotwood03/media/70%20firebird/4-25-14218.jpg.html)
(http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z378/gotwood03/70%20firebird/4-25-14217.jpg) (http://s1186.photobucket.com/user/gotwood03/media/70%20firebird/4-25-14217.jpg.html)
(http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z378/gotwood03/70%20firebird/4-25-14159.jpg) (http://s1186.photobucket.com/user/gotwood03/media/70%20firebird/4-25-14159.jpg.html)
(http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z378/gotwood03/70%20firebird/4-25-14151.jpg) (http://s1186.photobucket.com/user/gotwood03/media/70%20firebird/4-25-14151.jpg.html)

Title: Re: 1970 Firebird Restoration
Post by: rpguitarrepair on June 15, 2014, 09:07:51 PM

Looking great, man. I too, started out with a rough car, and have paid through the nose to finish a car that could've been crushed.

I've learned an expensive lesson but hoping to gain a nice car in the process. I've come to the realization that the only thing to do is try to enjoy the process. The 1970 is probably my favorite Trans Am; I'm looking forward to watching your progress.

Title: Re: 1970 Firebird Restoration
Post by: pancho400cid on June 15, 2014, 10:03:56 PM

Looking really good! 

Title: Re: 1970 Firebird Restoration
Post by: 70 fireman on September 24, 2014, 05:24:39 PM

Got a lot more done this summer.  new PTFB suspension, under carriage refinished. And my 455 rebuilt

(http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z378/gotwood03/aug-14020.jpg)

(http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z378/gotwood03/june-20-2014002.jpg)
 
(http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z378/gotwood03/imagejpg1-1.jpg)

Title: Re: 1970 Firebird Restoration
Post by: PonchoVia on September 30, 2014, 09:05:09 PM

Looks great!
Our engines look a lot alike!
I love the underside, and how clean everything is.
Awesome man.

Title: Re: 1970 Firebird Restoration
Post by: 70 fireman on March 06, 2015, 10:23:54 AM

been a while since I posted anything but here it is a lot closer.  I guess there never really done.

(http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z378/gotwood03/image.jpg1_1.jpg) (http://s1186.photobucket.com/user/gotwood03/media/image.jpg1_1.jpg.html)

Title: Re: 1970 Firebird Restoration
Post by: 70 fireman on March 06, 2015, 10:24:37 AM

(http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z378/gotwood03/image.jpg3.jpg) (http://s1186.photobucket.com/user/gotwood03/media/image.jpg3.jpg.html)

Title: Re: 1970 Firebird Restoration
Post by: 70 fireman on March 06, 2015, 10:28:51 AM

A few more
(http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z378/gotwood03/march615%20005.jpg) (http://s1186.photobucket.com/user/gotwood03/media/march615%20005.jpg.html)
(http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z378/gotwood03/march615%20002.jpg) (http://s1186.photobucket.com/user/gotwood03/media/march615%20002.jpg.html)
(http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z378/gotwood03/march615%20003.jpg) (http://s1186.photobucket.com/user/gotwood03/media/march615%20003.jpg.html)

Title: Re: 1970 Firebird Restoration
Post by: jayszo6 on March 08, 2015, 10:33:10 PM

Man that is very nice! Congrats on getting it done. Looks like you had your hand's full!

Title: Re: 1970 Firebird Restoration
Post by: T/A Addict on March 10, 2015, 06:17:42 AM

Man what a beauty there!!!!

Title: Re: 1970 Firebird Restoration
Post by: qcksilver79 on March 25, 2015, 09:46:00 PM

That is very very nice!