Cool Cars that have been at the Shop I work at........ [Archive]

Fastbird

07-04-2012, 06:21 PM

and I've put some kind of work into every one of them. :D

First up, the owners car pictured here with his dads and My car. A very very beautiful 69 El Camino. Nicely built 355, 700R4, amongst your other normal stuff.
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i177/Fastbird93/Shop%20Cars/IMAG0102.jpg

And speaking of his Dads car, this GORGEOUS 57 Coupe. GM 350 crate motor, nothing special, but you don't need it in a car like this. I've gotten to drive this one and it was SUCH a treat.
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i177/Fastbird93/Shop%20Cars/IMAG0095.jpg

Now on to some cooler stuff......

Fastbird

07-04-2012, 06:23 PM

First up is this 40 Chevy Truck. Original sheet metal, straight as an arrow, no rust, just needs paint. 327 with a 4-speed. Just amazing how well it's survived. Was a barn vehicle brought back to life with minimal effort.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i177/Fastbird93/Shop%20Cars/IMAG0111.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i177/Fastbird93/Shop%20Cars/IMAG0120.jpg

Fastbird

07-04-2012, 06:24 PM

Then we have this 55 Chevy Truck. This one is pretty mundane, with a straight six, auto, but is 90% original too. This one sits outside because the owner has three cars worth of space taken up by a 40 Plymouth, 00 Vette, and 63 Split Window 327 Vette with 39K original miles.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i177/Fastbird93/Shop%20Cars/IMAG0125.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i177/Fastbird93/Shop%20Cars/IMAG0126.jpg

Fastbird

07-04-2012, 06:25 PM

This Pontiac (I forget the year) was AMAZING. Straight 8 that fires and runs like a dream. Just an overall amazing car, and word is that it's fairly rare too especially given the options and condition. I WISH I'd have gotten more info on it before it left.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i177/Fastbird93/Shop%20Cars/IMAG0141.jpg

Fastbird

07-04-2012, 06:27 PM

This AMC AMX was a beauty. Really nice car, but not a show car. Great driver material. Sounded tame, but (and I am still kicking myself for missing the vid) she got up and went when the boss was testing driving her after some fixin'.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i177/Fastbird93/Shop%20Cars/IMAG0064.jpg

Small vid:

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i177/Fastbird93/Shop%20Cars/th_VIDEO0016.jpg (http://s72.photobucket.com/albums/i177/Fastbird93/Shop%20Cars/?action=view&current=VIDEO0016.mp4)

Fastbird

07-04-2012, 06:29 PM

Saving the best for last (for now). This 70 Nova is simply INCREDIBLE. Flawless body work, EVERYTHING underneath is Silver-Vein powdercoated. You could eat off of any part of this car. Granted, it's being finished up from a complete resto, but this is the ONE Nova that's actually drawn my attention. Just an amazing car. We've been doing a LOT to this one.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i177/Fastbird93/Shop%20Cars/IMAG0127.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i177/Fastbird93/Shop%20Cars/IMAG0128.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i177/Fastbird93/Shop%20Cars/IMAG0192.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i177/Fastbird93/Shop%20Cars/IMAG0191.jpg

97firehawk

07-04-2012, 08:03 PM

your living the dream very nice

Fastbird

07-04-2012, 08:19 PM

your living the dream very nice

I wish I could say that. Sadly its only a two day a week affair for me. I answer phones for a bank four other days as my primary job. Plus most of our work is more maintenance related though I am supposedly on deck for a came swap in a fifth Gen......

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97firehawk

07-04-2012, 09:06 PM

a few days a week is still kick ass even if its maintenance that cam swap should be fun.

Featherburner

07-05-2012, 12:25 AM

Beautiful Nova! A 70 Nova was my first car. Some day I'll have another one!

zmm95

07-05-2012, 07:41 AM

Kick ass man, i would kill to work on cars as my job. Coolest car ive seen at my work (solar electricity complany) was a chevy volt.. lol!

Neil350

07-06-2012, 08:39 AM

I spy an Impala SS behind that red truck

Fastbird

07-06-2012, 01:51 PM

I spy an Impala SS behind that red truck

Yep. One of the bosses friends who also has a 56 Chevy, all orange (think I've got a pic somewhere) with a 4 speed/355 combo. I was doing a plug change on the Impy.

Tyler Wheat

07-09-2012, 12:50 PM

I love that Nova. I wish that we worked on cars at my job. It's all semi trucks and it just doesn't really do it for me, haha. Our shop does do some pretty insane work, though.

CamaroGirl

07-09-2012, 02:03 PM

LOVE the tri-5s. that nova is sex

Fastbird

07-23-2012, 11:13 AM

This one today is a gem. Almost all original, 302, 4 speed, 41k miles. Not perfect but all original.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i177/Fastbird93/Shop%20Cars/IMAG0202.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i177/Fastbird93/Shop%20Cars/IMAG0203.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i177/Fastbird93/Shop%20Cars/IMAG0204.jpg

Yeah, I look good driving it. First time ever being in much less driving a 1st Gen. Gotta get one.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i177/Fastbird93/Shop%20Cars/imagejpeg952.jpg

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1996BlackT/A

07-23-2012, 11:46 AM

First gen camaros are my favorite cars of all time.
Its hard to find an all original one that isn't all rusted out.

Tyler Wheat

07-23-2012, 11:59 AM

I love it!

Fastbird

07-23-2012, 03:23 PM

Yeah....this one sealed the deal for me. Gotta get a 1st Gen.

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Badbird_96

07-23-2012, 04:34 PM

When do you want one? I know where a 68 camaro ss clone with a 454 and a Saginaw 4spd in it is for sale. Not perfect but a very nice car just needs a little love

Fastbird

07-23-2012, 04:49 PM

When do you want one? I know where a 68 camaro ss clone with a 454 and a Saginaw 4spd in it is for sale. Not perfect but a very nice car just needs a little love

As soon as I can afford one, but its gotta be a 67-68 Firebird.

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Badbird_96

07-23-2012, 04:52 PM

Ah you clever fellow. Didn't meantion that. There was a nice one for sale down here cheap awhile back.

Fixxer99TA

07-23-2012, 07:10 PM

Ah you clever fellow. Didn't meantion that. There was a nice one for sale down here cheap awhile back.

Picsssssssssssssss

Badbird_96

07-23-2012, 07:26 PM

Didn't see the 68 but what about a 69?
http://huntsville.craigslist.org/cto/3097174769.html
Btw how do you guys post the info and pics over here from Craigslist?

Fastbird

07-23-2012, 08:14 PM

I don't know how Larry's posting directly from craigslist. No idea.

GOT to be a 67-68 with the wide grilled nose. The 69 just doesn't do it for me. Don't tease me though, I don't have a dime to put towards a new car right now, no matter how bad I want it. The ONLY thing I could do is sell my Celica but I'd have to have a beater first and foremost.

Badbird_96

07-23-2012, 08:37 PM

Gotcha I won't tease you in that case :D

Fastbird

08-06-2012, 06:20 PM

Well this was an interesting one today: A 1973 Oldsmobile Tornado, 455, FRONT wheel drive!!!!!, all original, 44K miles, in EXCELLENT shape (interior was MINT). Owner purchased it for.......wait for it........$2600. I did new shocks and exhaust manifold gaskets on it today.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i177/Fastbird93/Shop%20Cars/IMAG0219.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i177/Fastbird93/Shop%20Cars/IMAG0218.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i177/Fastbird93/Shop%20Cars/IMAG0216.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i177/Fastbird93/Shop%20Cars/IMAG0217.jpg

After I was done with the above, it was time for a little something something on the bosses 69 El Camino. A line lock..........And it came out clean as hell I think.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i177/Fastbird93/Shop%20Cars/IMAG0215.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i177/Fastbird93/Shop%20Cars/IMAG0213.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i177/Fastbird93/Shop%20Cars/IMAG0214.jpg

I did a cut/flare on the factory line to come out of the solenoid, and fabbed the master cylinder to solenoid line from what I have/use with my kits. Worked perfect and looks great.

Badbird_96

08-06-2012, 06:56 PM

Line lock looks nice. Personally I've always hated toronados lol

HAND HERPES

08-06-2012, 08:16 PM

I like how you respect the cars coming in by putting a mat on the fender :)

Fastbird

08-06-2012, 08:21 PM

I like how you respect the cars coming in by putting a mat on the fender :)

Definitely.

Upcoming: Next week we're redoing a bunch of MX stuff on the 69 Z/28. Then.......in comes the 39K mile 63 split window 327/4speed Vette. I can't wait!

Tyler Wheat

08-06-2012, 08:33 PM

I will start a petition to ban you if you don't take pics of the Corvette!

I kid, I kid, but definitely snap some pics.

Fixxer99TA

08-06-2012, 08:35 PM

I will start a petition to ban you if you don't take pics of the Corvette!

I kid, I kid, but definitely snap some pics.

Dont kid, if he doesnt... He earned that one... :D

Badbird_96

08-06-2012, 08:37 PM

Agreed. Not so fun to be ban threatened huh lmao

Fastbird

08-06-2012, 09:08 PM

lmao, screw you guys. Of course I'm snapping pics.

Badbird_96

08-06-2012, 09:17 PM

lmao, screw you guys. Of course I'm snapping pics.
Good...good....
http://img.tapatalk.com/46c1827d-7ab6-62ca.jpg

Tyler Wheat

08-06-2012, 09:52 PM

lmao, screw you guys. Of course I'm snapping pics.

10211

Tyler Wheat

08-06-2012, 11:53 PM

Dammit. That thing doesn't play for me until I click on it.

popo8

08-06-2012, 11:54 PM

http://img.tapatalk.com/ae31b287-9fa5-58d8.jpg

TapaTalk ROCKS!!!!

Fastbird

08-22-2012, 07:00 PM

NO Vette yet........But in the meantime......

Not necessarily cool, but a neat little car. I believe it was a 73 MG. Oddest damn manifold design I've EVER seen though. Those crazy brits. Four cylinder, but three exhaust ports, and the intake/exhaust manifold is all one piece. Whoda thunk it?

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i177/Fastbird93/Shop%20Cars/IMAG0210.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i177/Fastbird93/Shop%20Cars/IMAG0211.jpg

And on Wednesday last week I took a ride in this badass '32......

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i177/Fastbird93/Shop%20Cars/IMAG0223.jpg

popo8

08-22-2012, 07:13 PM

The stuff you work on Sean, makes your shop remind me alot of KNOPPS...

Badbird_96

08-22-2012, 07:33 PM

Nice cars. That mg would make an awesome ltx swap

bsgreenz

08-22-2012, 07:50 PM

^^ You mean LSx swap right??

Fastbird

08-22-2012, 07:54 PM

Vid of the Camaro. Sounds nice.....

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i177/Fastbird93/Shop%20Cars/th_VIDEO0038.jpg (http://s72.photobucket.com/albums/i177/Fastbird93/Shop%20Cars/?action=view&current=VIDEO0038.mp4)

Badbird_96

08-23-2012, 03:04 AM

No Brock lol I haven't given up on ltx yet like some of us lmao

Tyler Wheat

08-23-2012, 05:06 PM

Man that Camaro is sweet!

Fastbird

08-23-2012, 06:44 PM

Bad news. Owner sold the 63 split window (he likes to turn over cars) and bought a local business. :(

Tyler Wheat

08-23-2012, 07:12 PM

Bad news. Owner sold the 63 split window (he likes to turn over cars) and bought a local business. :(

Broken promises!

:banned:

I kid I kid. That does suck. I'm really enjoying this thread!

Fastbird

08-23-2012, 08:15 PM

You should see the craptastic pile we've got in there right now. A 4th gen at that. Makes decent power but isn't reliable at all. Wait....it's my car.

Tyler Wheat

08-23-2012, 08:18 PM

Where are those PICS?

What are you doing to it?

popo8

08-24-2012, 03:27 AM

You should see the craptastic pile we've got in there right now. A 4th gen at that. Makes decent power but isn't reliable at all. Wait....it's my car.

DOH!!!!!!

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Larry (Popo8) Co-owner

Fastbird

08-24-2012, 08:40 AM

We found that the $720 retail BeCool radiator has sprung a leak. No words from the local radiator shop yet as to if they can fix it or not.

Tyler Wheat

08-24-2012, 07:52 PM

Oh wow. MAJOR bummer!

Fastbird

08-24-2012, 08:00 PM

Found out today it's fixed. Hopefully. Used the epoxy cause it's aluminum and can't be brazed. Going back in the car on Monday.

Tyler Wheat

08-24-2012, 08:03 PM

Thank goodness they were able to save it. That could have been much worse!

Badbird_96

08-24-2012, 08:27 PM

Here's hoping for no leaks

popo8

08-24-2012, 09:24 PM

Keep us posted bud.....

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Larry (Popo8) Co-owner

Fastbird

09-17-2012, 08:06 PM

Ok, here's the guy who is a buddy of my bosses. This is a very clean car, 350 and 4 speed, nice healthy setup. He and the boss will be going at it on the 6th........should be a good race. I LOVE the "Flying Tigers" throwback on the hood ornament.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i177/Fastbird93/Shop%20Cars/2011-10-24104926.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i177/Fastbird93/Shop%20Cars/2011-10-24104934.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i177/Fastbird93/Shop%20Cars/2011-10-24104948.jpg

Fastbird

09-17-2012, 08:10 PM

This today was a real treat. It's a stock 90 Corvette in my favorite C4 color, Steel Blue Metallic. Only 47K miles, only mods are K&N and a Corsa exhaust.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i177/Fastbird93/Shop%20Cars/IMAG0255.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i177/Fastbird93/Shop%20Cars/IMAG0256.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i177/Fastbird93/Shop%20Cars/IMAG0258.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i177/Fastbird93/Shop%20Cars/IMAG0259.jpg

Normal mundane car right?

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i177/Fastbird93/Shop%20Cars/IMAG0257.jpg

The original owner of the car was none other than Chip Miller, a truly HUGE name in the Corvette world. This is a genuine piece of Corvette history here. The current owner has photographs of Chip picking this car up framed with the window sticker that he's going to bring by to show me sometime too. Very very cool.

Tyler Wheat

09-17-2012, 10:33 PM

That's awesome!

Fastbird

10-28-2012, 12:54 PM

OOH! Lookie what showed up today!

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i177/Fastbird93/Builds/Steves%2093%20Trans%20Am/IMAG0283-1.jpg

BUild thread is here: http://ltxtech.com/forums/showthread.php?20343-Baddass93TA-s-Build-Thread-Brought-to-you-by-Fastbird-Performance&p=255522#post255522

popo8

10-28-2012, 12:57 PM

OOH! Lookie what showed up today!

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i177/Fastbird93/Builds/Steves 93 Trans Am/IMAG0283-1.jpg

BUild thread is here: http://ltxtech.com/forums/showthread.php?20343-Baddass93TA-s-Build-Thread-Brought-to-you-by-Fastbird-Performance&p=255522#post255522
Your gonna plug the site...right??? lol