welcome. when i was in the navy around 88 on the west coast one of my wingers had a 67 with a 326, very nice little car. we always refereed to the engine as a american blue block. didn't realize all firebirds had the blue blocks back then.
I just want to take a little time and thank everyone that welcomed me aboard this site. I appreciate the welcome very much and will spend time reading, looking up information and learning....As much as I hope to take from this site, I would be more than happy to give back. Although my mechanical knowledge is adequate for the older technology vehicles with regards to engines, transmissions and interior, it is in no way comparable to many members on this site I'm sure. When I was working in the mechanical side of the trade I worked mainly on brakes and suspension (GM dealerships and tire companies where you where pegged into one slot and that's what you did all day). I do have experience and knowledge in the auto body and paint side and now try to earn a living by building vehicles for the customers that want, but don't have the experience, or in some cases the time, to build the vehicle themselves.
If anyone needs advice, I would be more than happy to pass on my knowledge and information to help in any way I can.
Here is a URL of my last build, It's a 1972 Chevy short box...I did all the body and paint work including the ghost flames. The owner of the truck had family install and tune the 502, with a turbo charger and a local person do the interior and the coil over suspension, (they all did a great job). The color is called "Burnt Orange from PPG's Vibrance collection...It started off with a blue metallic base with a transparent Orange sprayed over top. Much of the ghost flames where hand laid (I used stencils on parts but due to the contour of the induction hood, hand laying a major portion of the flames was the only option) and have 7 different shades of blue blended together to get the effect. It's finished with 5 coats of PPG clear, cut and polished.
