Author Topic: Bear with me- it'll take some time (Read 1811 times)

kentucky yeti · « **on:** July 22, 2022, 04:08:04 PM »

Someone asked- so here goes:

It all started with a Solar Gold 1979 400 4-speed with camel hobnail/lombardy interior. Car was hot-wired and stolen, and repainted Mayan Red with new graphics. It came back red, with a different 400 engine

But you always remember your first

It's in the middle in my front yard car pic- sandwiched between an original paint 1978 Solar 400 auto and a 1980 blue 301 auto.

kentucky yeti · « **Reply #1 on:** July 22, 2022, 04:10:18 PM »

1978 400 auto. I repainted it same color, but added gold SE graphics instead of the red/charcoal it had originally. I painted the flakes and the grilles too.

kentucky yeti · « **Reply #2 on:** July 22, 2022, 04:12:20 PM »

1 of the 2 1981 Daytona Pace cars we owned.

kentucky yeti · « **Reply #3 on:** July 22, 2022, 04:13:37 PM »

A few parts cars/ project cars we had.

kentucky yeti · « **Reply #4 on:** July 22, 2022, 04:15:30 PM »

The '69 when I bought it. Yellow and Bondo color.

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kentucky yeti · « **Reply #5 on:** July 22, 2022, 04:16:05 PM »

Now Kona Blue.

5th T/A · « **Reply #6 on:** July 22, 2022, 04:56:33 PM »

OK Mike, It seems like you have an addiction issue with Firebirds. Looking forward to seeing more and hearing some stories. Is there a favorite? Your avatar shows an early formula, there must be a story there too.

kentucky yeti · « **Reply #7 on:** July 22, 2022, 06:10:38 PM »

You mean this one? Pictured here with the Hanoi Taxi for a calendar shoot.

kentucky yeti · « **Reply #8 on:** July 22, 2022, 06:16:02 PM »

Base bird. 1973 350 auto. After a little work, it was a Pontiac 468 4-speed with a Formula hood, T/A wheel spoilers, front and rear spoilers, Western wheels, deluxe horsecollar seats. One of two that I should have never let go.

kentucky yeti · « **Reply #9 on:** July 22, 2022, 06:35:05 PM »

Another calendar, another view.

kentucky yeti · « **Reply #10 on:** July 22, 2022, 06:36:56 PM »

Beak to beak.

kentucky yeti · « **Reply #11 on:** July 22, 2022, 06:38:30 PM »

My current 77 SE with my former 78 Marty (which now has 41xxx miles). You can see Marty every year at the Nats.

kentucky yeti · « **Reply #12 on:** July 22, 2022, 06:41:00 PM »

1998 Sport Gold Metallic. The other one I still grieve over. 1 of 34 built WS6 SGM's.

kentucky yeti · « **Reply #13 on:** July 22, 2022, 06:41:39 PM »

Worth another look

kentucky yeti · « **Reply #14 on:** July 22, 2022, 06:42:30 PM »

Numbers matching 1973 Formula 400 auto.

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kentucky yeti · « **Reply #15 on:** July 22, 2022, 06:43:28 PM »

My current 1977 SE W72 auto with factory rear console.

kentucky yeti · « **Reply #16 on:** July 22, 2022, 06:43:53 PM »

My plate.

kentucky yeti · « **Reply #17 on:** July 22, 2022, 06:46:03 PM »

Number 85 of 600. 1990 Bandit 2 by Choo-Choo (Chattanooga) Customs.

kentucky yeti · « **Reply #18 on:** July 22, 2022, 06:46:52 PM »

1 of 41 2002 SLP Firehawk in silver with M6.

kentucky yeti · « **Reply #19 on:** July 22, 2022, 06:48:04 PM »

1978 L78/ auto Solar Gold

kentucky yeti · « **Reply #20 on:** July 22, 2022, 06:49:04 PM »

1979 1 of 1107 400 4-speed SE.

kentucky yeti · « **Reply #21 on:** July 22, 2022, 06:50:58 PM »

1978 Marty with Hurst roof. I sold it as pictured, half completed.

kentucky yeti · « **Reply #22 on:** July 22, 2022, 06:52:22 PM »

1970 Camaro drag car. Just because...

kentucky yeti · « **Reply #23 on:** July 22, 2022, 06:54:41 PM »

Originally silver. 1977 numbers 400 W72 4-speed T/A. Nearly finished in this pic. It was at the Nats last year with its new owner. And yes, I did cut the roof off and install a Fisher top on a '77!

kentucky yeti · « **Reply #24 on:** July 22, 2022, 06:57:39 PM »

My 11,400 mile Sunset Orange Metallic that I sold 4 1/2 years ago. Original down to the battery (that had to be kept on a Tender LOL to start). M6 LS1

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kentucky yeti · « **Reply #25 on:** July 22, 2022, 06:58:11 PM »

That nose...

kentucky yeti · « **Reply #26 on:** July 22, 2022, 07:00:02 PM »

Another 79 400 4-speed. This one was originally Mayan, and it had black vinyl interior. Sold before completed, after we dropped the engine back in it.

kentucky yeti · « **Reply #27 on:** July 22, 2022, 07:06:05 PM »

Y88. Went to southern Tennessee to be restored by its new owner.

kentucky yeti · « **Reply #28 on:** July 22, 2022, 07:07:51 PM »

1978 SE. Bought from the original owner. On its way to paint in the pic. W72 auto.

kentucky yeti · « **Reply #29 on:** July 22, 2022, 07:11:48 PM »

Some honorable mentions and some gut-wrenching photos. You were warned.

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kentucky yeti · « **Reply #37 on:** July 22, 2022, 07:19:34 PM »

I have to show my custom car hauler I used. Pulled it behind my 2004 Explorer V8 with T/A's in it at 70-75 mph with no issues at all. Aluminum trailer with 10' long x15" wide hideaway ramps, built-in floor-level winch at the front, torsion axles with dual brakes, clamshell front and rear openings, and a side concession door. It sat inches off the road, and is wide enough to haul a Lambo. Pictured with my primered 1973 numbers matching 455 4-speed T/A.

kentucky yeti · « **Reply #38 on:** July 22, 2022, 07:21:04 PM »

Quote from: kentucky yeti on July 22, 2022, 07:19:34 PM

I have to show my custom car hauler I used. Pulled it behind my 2004 Explorer V8 with T/A's in it at 70-75 mph with no issues at all. Aluminum trailer with 10' long x15" wide hideaway ramps, built-in floor-level winch at the front, torsion axles with dual brakes, clamshell front and rear openings, and a side concession door. It sat inches off the road, and is wide enough to haul a Lambo.

Specifically this one. 2007 Gallardo **Not mine. It belongs to a friend.**

kentucky yeti · « **Reply #39 on:** July 22, 2022, 07:34:45 PM »

There are a few more pics on other thumb drives, but we have been packing up and I can't locate them right now. These are the best pics anyway LOL. Thanks for indulging with me.

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Author Topic: Bear with me- it'll take some time (Read 1811 times)