I'm starting a new build thread now that I am back to work on my Firebird. Here is the link to my previous build thread:

Negative One - Third Generation F-Body Message Boards

 

Short version is I bought a 1991 Base Firebird with the V-6 and 700R4 with plans to LS swap it.

Unfortunately the deeper I dug into it, the more rust I found.

 

I found a good deal on a 1988 Formula Firebird roller with no interior and less rust. The 88 became the project car and the 91 became a parts/donor car.

 

The plan is to build an iron block 6.0 with 5364 rec port heads and LS3 intake backed by a T-56 Magnum F to a Strange S60 rear end. I may go with a turbo or Procharger as well.

 

Right now I am working on replacing the floor pans.

 

 

I got a really good deal on a set of floor pans from a local guy that was downsizing his projects.

 

I've spent the last few days drilling out spot welds. I removed the seat mounts from the donor car as they were cut up in the project car. The project car was being converted into a racecar before I bought it, so the seat braces were cut up for subframe connectors.

 

right on, keep them posts coming...

your build seems similar to mine

 

Bold project. Definitely gonna follow this thread

 

Now would be a perfect time to weld in some DSE sub frame connectors. You should really consider it given how much work you're doing to the floor.

 

Will do. I read through your build thread, awesome work. You have serious talent for bodywork and painting.

 

Thank you! I hope my ambitions aren't greater than my abilities.

 

I already have inner and outer subframe connectors welded in. I was only going to patch the floors when I originally installed them. Unfortunately, between the number of patches the old floors needed, how thin the metal was in the transmission tunnel was, and the great deal I got on a set of floor pans, I now have to work around the subframe connectors as I replace the floors. Hopefully they will help at least keep the chassis straight as I work, lol.

 

Good to hear. You may want to tack in some crossbraces before cutting any more. These things are so flimsy.

 

Yeah, I plan to do one side at a time to hopefully help alleviate the flex.

 

I finished the necessary cutting and grinding and was able to test fit the passenger side floor pan today. I had to run to the hardware store for a new hose for the sandblaster, the old one was dry rotted. Next will be a lot of cleaning, welding, and painting.

 

I sandblasted and primed the seat mounts from the donor car. I've actually gotten quite a bit more done and will post more soon.

 

I also ordered a T-56 Magnum F from Tick Performance today.

 

Very cool...

 

Primed and prepped floor pan waiting for me to have time to install it.

 

Cleaned up and primed subframe.

 

Picked up my Magnum F today, too bad I have to finish the floor pans before I can do anything with it.

 

thanks for the kind words,
much appreciated.

 

Following! Very similar to my build plans, keep us posted!

 

Will do, thanks.

 

Nice work so far !

 

I've been really busy lately and haven't had a lot of time to work on projects. My pole barn is neither insulated nor heated, so my work is greatly weather dependent. It's been uncharacteristically warm the last few days, so I did some more welding on the passenger side floor pan. I'm not going to post any pictures of my crappy welds, but I will post this.

Got a good deal with on a low mileage P-1SC-1 procharger.

 

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