Replacement build thread. 1999 firebird.

[Atrus]

You're making good time on the car. It seems to be going smoothly, and you seem to want to do everything the right way. I vote to have it done. Otherwise, it'll just eat away at you knowing you skipped that step.

[birdie2000]

I'm with Atrus. Just do it now, the rest of the car is too nice not to. You seem to move quick, you'll have that stuff done in no time.

[zeeman]

Lol. Thats what I was afraid of! No one to talk me out of it. Thats the way I was leaning too......damnit.....

[DanDalessandro]

I say don't do it. Wire brush it and get a paint brush with por15

[Atrus]

I say don't do it. Wire brush it and get a paint brush with por15

POR15 isn't meant to be left to the elements. It's meant to be topcoated. Between wire brushing it, two coats...I think the easier and most importantly - more thorough - method is to take it in.

[DanDalessandro]

POR15 isn't meant to be left to the elements. It's meant to be topcoated. Between wire brushing it, two coats...I think the easier and most importantly - more thorough - method is to take it in.

well he wanted someone to tell him not to do it lol

[zeeman]

I appreciate the effort Dan. But Im going to go with the blaster if I can get the car to him.

[zeeman]

Talked to the sand blast guy, Mike, today. Hes cool with whatever way I wanna do it. So thats what I am going to do. I have to drop the axel again. And the tank exhaust, fuel lines. Then bolt the rearend back in. Bolt up the front x member and steering. Stick it on a trailer. ship it. Itll be worth it in the end.

[zeeman]

Finally! Had a couple of hours yesterday. I dropped the axel , removed the tank and shields. Reinstalled the axel to get it to the blaster. Tonight Im going to remove the fuel lines and start installing the front suspension and steering.I want it to the blasters next week.

[zeeman]

Front sub frame went back in last night. Need to reassemble the front brakes, and steering , then remove the fuel/brake lines. Ready.for shipping.

[DynoDave]

I'm envious of the speed of your progress Joe. Good work!

[zeeman]

Thanks, I hope I can keep it going. Time is starting to become an issue, but who needs sleep? Right?!

[zeeman]

She's at the blaster.... a week or so. Itll be done in gray epoxy primer sealer. Hatch should be done soon also. Need to get the garage cleaned up, whata friken mess!

[zeeman]

Lol. I got a call at 3:30. "Cars all done!" Holy shit! Picking her up tomorrow after work. He stayed late and prepped it then blasted and shot the epoxy primer sealer in the morning! Cant wait to see it.


Om the other hand my garage didnt get cleaned......

[zeeman]

On the other hand the painters had my hatch for almost a month.......