I actually kinda dig the honey combs. You don't see a lot of 2 headlight Firebirds, and those wheels typically get replaced so they're unusual to see.
Props for not going with Cragar S/S's.ss..s.s..s..........lol
I always liked the Formula Hood a little more than the T/A.
Jay
Dunno, I certainly love what Chip Foose selected for wheels. I always liked the snowflake better than the honeycomb.
http://www.eastwood.com/internal-fra...nozzle-qt.html
While the frame horns are exposed you can treat them with this stuff real easy.
As far as wheels go, I'd love some Forgelines, but @ around $1500 A WHEEL it won't happen EVER. lol...unless I win the Powerball.
Jay
Last update for a while. It's parts-collecting time!
The thing with project cars is that you never quite know what you get 'til it's got. Case in point: both the previous owner and I were under the impression that this was a factory 455. Upon further inspection, however...
Not. Even. Close. This explains even further why the car ran like absolute dog ass. Everything else, however - rods, crank, cam, rockers + arms and all internal hardware - is factory. I have yet to settle on a particular machine shop, but I do hope they will still be able to do the job right with so much overbore. Were this a solid 400 block I would have no doubt, but the 455 is a "weaker" block and .040 is pushing it for yet another rebuild. I wouldn't say it's unlikely it can be saved, but it's now on the table. A lot less room for error that is for certain.
On the brighter side, things are starting to look better than they have in 40 years! Still a long road ahead.
I hope your quest will be fruitful, Decibelle !
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