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1997 Firebird Formula - The unexpected
Flag car We weren't looking for
a car. This one found us. The price was right and it was begging to get the
flag treatment! So, of course we obliged.
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![](firebird/smalls/DSC00049_small.jpg)
This is the car as we bought it. In
pretty good shape, with just a couple of dents, the wrong color and no
second gear. |
![](firebird/smalls/DSC00046_small.jpg)
No need to show the transmission so here's a dent.
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![](firebird/smalls/DSC00061_small.jpg)
Barry is pretty good at fixing dents. He
is even learning that bondo isn't the greatest tool in the chest! This is a
"spot-puller" which welds a stud to the panel to pull inaccessible dents. |
![](firebird/smalls/DSC00064_small.jpg)
Dad and Greg learn the finer points of
'scuffing' the WHOLE car! |
![](firebird/smalls/DSC00068_small.jpg)
Off comes the Firechicken! At this
point, purists might want to leave this webpage. |
![](firebird/smalls/DSC00075_small.jpg)
Officially now certified "Lighter-Than-Air" with the
single wing insignia. |
![](firebird/smalls/DSC00078_small.jpg)
Dad decides that he wants to learn how
to 'Pimp a Ride'. |
![](firebird/smalls/DSC00920_small.jpg)
White goes on first. |
![](firebird/smalls/DSC00950_small.jpg)
The stars are underneath the blue,
really. |
![](firebird/smalls/DSC00129_small.jpg)
Red next. |
![](firebird/smalls/DSC00138_small.jpg)
Stencils on the stars removed and ready
for clear coat. |
![](firebird/smalls/DSC09487_small.jpg)
This is a basically stock Formula Firebird convertible
350 LT-1 with 285 hp. The only thing changed is the Hooker exhaust from the
catalytic converter to the back. |
![](firebird/smalls/DSC09534_small.jpg)
The finished Formula! Oh yeah, the
trans is already swapped out with a new one. |
![](firebird/smalls/DSC09535_small.jpg)
This one is a bit different than our last
incarnations. This one has all pearl paint and we think it is absolutely
gorgeous! Total time on the project? About a week. |
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