[grd777]

anyone have some good tips before i start . never done one on a firebird
thanks

[Formulabruce]

Watch This >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9DtbP4ez2A
and This > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHJLaqe-qnQ
Make sure you did your subframe alignment measurements. This is critical
Always work from Back to front with sheet metal alignment.
When just core support is on, use Bungie cords to hold it up while you work, as it leans forward with no fenders in place.
Slide core support to the LEFT as you face the front of the car to get started with alignment.
This is Not a quick and easy procedure . Good luck !
ALIGN it all before you add the radiator, etc as you will have to take it apart possibly to nail down the front end sheet metal,.

[grd777]

Originally Posted by Formulabruce

Watch This >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9DtbP4ez2A
and This > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHJLaqe-qnQ
Make sure you did your subframe alignment measurements. This is critical
Always work from Back to front with sheet metal alignment.
When just core support is on, use Bungie cords to hold it up while you work, as it leans forward with no fenders in place.
Slide core support to the LEFT as you face the front of the car to get started with alignment.
This is Not a quick and easy procedure . Good luck !
ALIGN it all before you add the radiator, etc as you will have to take it apart possibly to nail down the front end sheet metal,.

thanks i saw those vids before thanks for the tips

[cnc]

How many washers are typical for adjustment or something to start at/with …or is there huge variation

[Formulabruce]

Originally Posted by cnc

How many washers are typical for adjustment or something to start at/with …or is there huge variation

watch the videos above.. .....

[cnc]

It won’t play on my iPad…..should have mentioned that

[cnc]

Ok got it to work I see only 2 washers in your video..... I've got 4-5.....no wonder my hood won't close if 2 is the standard ....it' sets the support too low with that many washers
Bruce maybe I missed it but how thick are those washers

[cnc]

Bruce I also see u say slide the core support to the left when facing the car ....why to the left to start alignment....curious ....

[Formulabruce]

Because this aligns the hood latch correctly, which doesn't have much adjustment, and the top of the fenders do have slots .
once hood is down, you'll see what I mean, the gaps will get you going correctly to a degree.
Your Radiator hose clamp clearance will be minimal, so rotate it where you can get access.
Good luck !

[cnc]

George .....how u making out with your adjustments....?????
So just to confirm in your process,,,,
Fenders loosely attached at the cowl and core support , core support also loose slid to the left(facing the car) and then begin alignment process of panels ...hood lastly installed.....and I see the hood latch has minimal adjustment as it really doesn't have any space once inside the hood latch opening....it looks like it more or less moves the hood into a wanted position when adjusted

[Formulabruce]

ALL restorations on all cars are built from the REAR to the front.
Align door to ( fixed) Rear quarter and rocker
Get rear of both fenders close to being flush and gaped
Keep in mind your hood hinges bolt to the Fender only so bottom of fender should have at least 1 bolt to start, the rearmost one.
Slide core to left and snug the bottom to the lower subframe with 2 washers in place.
put the L brackets on and rotate them up and snug for starters.

[cnc]

Yes Bruce .... I understand that it all starts rear to frt ....thanks for the core support tip though didn't realize that