The 79 Firebird Esprit slow build thread

[87kawzl]

some new proforge steering components and a TA box that I had around forever 2.5-3 turns lock to lock. Used the old parts to guesstimate tie rod lengths, the old joints were pretty loose. Standby for some good stuff tossed at the pile, I did a thing.

 

[87kawzl]

UMI Performance stage 2 front and rear will totally change the driving dynamics of the Esprit. 2" drop and can setup coilovers if i decide i want to hit the cone course. I am hoping it doesn't get too harsh, made with USA sourced matls, built right here in PA. I was going down the rabbit hole while waiting and found a "cheap" haha 12" front rotor hydraboost setup, that and some year one 17" rally 2s can support 275 rear and 255 fronts...after I get some miles on the setup I have now.

 

[87kawzl]

Parts from boxes making their way onto the car. Needing some lower control arm shock clip nuts and a spring compressor, cleaning greasy grimy parts kinda sucks. New steering box has a bit more than 1 1/4 turn in each direction and the new control arms can really dial in the camber if i spin the rods 180°

Enough for today.

 

[R. J.]

Coming along nicely.

 

[87kawzl]

I think single stage paint is just fine. The firebird was born with it and the mustang has lived with it for a very long time. It has its bumps, bruises and scars but don't we all.