Restoring my 1995 Bird..
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Thanks RSbeast! I'm getting pretty eager myself! I ran into an ASE certified mechanic today. He is VERY familiar with 4th gen Camaro's/Firebird's.. Looks like he might be my "go-to" guy on my brakes, minor suspension parts and even some tuning. Since I am a police officer, I ran into him at our fleet shop (he is also a city employee, who has worked on numerous LT1 / LS1 police Camaro's)!
On a side note, I found some audio cables on eBay and I can't think the seller enough for shipping his cables to me via Priority Mail! Whew.. He really saved the day for me (makes it MUCH easier routing my stereo wires/cables). I also got a call from the upholstery shop and they said my gauge bezel, shift boot and KEEAUDIO double din radio bezel are done and ready to be picked up! I will try to pick em up tomorrow (obviously, pictures will follow) : )
On a side note, I found some audio cables on eBay and I can't think the seller enough for shipping his cables to me via Priority Mail! Whew.. He really saved the day for me (makes it MUCH easier routing my stereo wires/cables). I also got a call from the upholstery shop and they said my gauge bezel, shift boot and KEEAUDIO double din radio bezel are done and ready to be picked up! I will try to pick em up tomorrow (obviously, pictures will follow) : )
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OK.. got my other pieces back from the upholstery shop. I'm happy with the final product. Now all I have to do is re-assemble EVERYTHING.. sigh. It's hot outside and I am NOT looking forward to sweating my butt off. Not pictured is the shifter boot. I am gonna re-install that, then take a picture of it installed. Oh, good news also.. My Monster Cable 6 channel Audio Interconnects (part number: Monster 306 XLN interconnect cables) arrived today. That's gonna help a bunch!
KEEAUDIO double din radio bezel:
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Dash gauge bezel:
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KEEAUDIO double din radio bezel:
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Dash gauge bezel:
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Thanks! Just a few updated pics for yall.. I had to trim a few holes but finally, everything mounted up. I will try to reinstall the dash tomorrow. This should give you a little better idea of what everything will look like when mounted up:
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I kinda knew it was going to be a little difficult uninstalling and reinstalling the dash by myself but this is rediculous.. OMG! Wires everywhere.. and trust me, they are a pain the butt to work with. I have been working on installing the dash for the past 6 1/2 hours.. I'm STILL not done but I will say that I am about 75% done. I'll try to finish up the remaining parts tomorrow. Here is my progress: (One picture I used the flash on my camera and one picture I did not)
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Another small update.. Got the rest of the dash finally installed today. Also got the steering wheel, both front seats and seat belts installed. Here are a few shots (tried to vary the angles a little but it really didn't help):
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Another update.. Today is my first day off from work. I spent the morning installing my M6 center console on my A4 trans. It came out looking pretty nice and for all intents and purposes, "stealthishly stock" looking.. LOL.
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Been working on my installing my speaker pods / Polk Audio MM651 6.5" speakers.. Basically, I installed the built in crossover inside each speaker pod. It was hard mounted to a piece of thick carpet backing. Then, the carpet backing was glued in place to prevent any unnecessary shifting, moving, rattling, etc.. Once I was satisfied that it was not going to move, I filled each speaker pod with some "poly fill". I took plenty of pictures so you can see the progress for yourself.. Again, I tried to take detailed pictures, so 56K users, BEWARE!
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OM,
Your definatly moving up into the interior deity status with what your doing.
DAMN it looks good. I may drive up to FW when your done..just to see it!
I do have a Q though, I noticed you have your passanger airbag hatch is covered over, did you disconnect the Airbag?
Your definatly moving up into the interior deity status with what your doing.
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I do have a Q though, I noticed you have your passanger airbag hatch is covered over, did you disconnect the Airbag?
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OM,
Your definatly moving up into the interior deity status with what your doing.
DAMN it looks good. I may drive up to FW when your done..just to see it!
I do have a Q though, I noticed you have your passanger airbag hatch is covered over, did you disconnect the Airbag?
Your definatly moving up into the interior deity status with what your doing.
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I do have a Q though, I noticed you have your passanger airbag hatch is covered over, did you disconnect the Airbag?
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Now, if you notice, there is some material that I added to the side(s) of the console. It is not dark grey. It is black in color. It's meant to prevent the scraping / rubbing / scratching of the sides of the console area that comes in contact with the seat belts.
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Thanks Bro!!!!!! I've been waiting to work on my car all week! I took a few days off to get some work done on it. I am just sitting here, trying to design a new look for the deleted rear seat.. So far, it looks like I will be doing a pretty big fiberglass job on it. And just for grins, I am trying to incorporate a custom amp rack for my big azz 26 1/2 inch long car amplifier. Ugh.. I definitely could use some help from someone who knows how to really work with fiberglass!
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Nothing to update really.. I changed out the drivers side headlight motor. My hands got cut up a little but I eventually got it. I downloaded a step-by-step set of instructions to removing and replacing my window motors. It's 40+ pages long.. OMG! So, I will be doing that is weekend. I will also re-felt the window guides and try to put my door panels on..
My Polk Audio PA1100.5 car amp finally arrived and I've been in contact with a guy who sells lexan / plexiglass / polycarbonite.. I plan on buying a piece of 1 inch thick lexan and having it cut to fit my amp (27" x 11"). He is also going to cut a 3" round hole in the middle for me, to I can route my wires under my amp (it will give it a very clean installation look). My Monster Cable 4 gauge wires (red - power and black -ground wires) arrived and I have some 8 gauge blue wire on its way (it will be my remote sensing wire).
My Monster Cable MPC I306 6C-5M audio connects arrived early last week.
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I plan on purchasing some Monster Cable 10 gauge speaker wire soon as well.
My Polk Audio PA1100.5 car amp finally arrived and I've been in contact with a guy who sells lexan / plexiglass / polycarbonite.. I plan on buying a piece of 1 inch thick lexan and having it cut to fit my amp (27" x 11"). He is also going to cut a 3" round hole in the middle for me, to I can route my wires under my amp (it will give it a very clean installation look). My Monster Cable 4 gauge wires (red - power and black -ground wires) arrived and I have some 8 gauge blue wire on its way (it will be my remote sensing wire).
My Monster Cable MPC I306 6C-5M audio connects arrived early last week.
![](http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e255/officermmartinez/MonsterCableAudioConnects.jpg)
I plan on purchasing some Monster Cable 10 gauge speaker wire soon as well.
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Nothing to update really.. Waiting on payday to pick up a few things.. I was finally able to install the other pair of 6.5" Polk Audio speakers. I did take advantage of the down time to line the interior of all (4) pods with some sound dampener..
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I'm pretty certain how the rear trunk and rear seat area is going to be laid out.. It's getting a Subthump speaker enclosure for (3) 10" Polk Audio MM1040DVC subwoofers. The box will be hard mounted and everything is going to be fiberglassed in. I've read every tutorial that I can get my eyes on but honestly, I've never messed with the stuff.. Anyone bored enough to show me ropes so I don't screw it completely up? If you're near the Fort Worth, Texas area, hollar at me! I'd be happy to set you up with a case of any tasty 12 oz beverage of your choice!
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I'm pretty certain how the rear trunk and rear seat area is going to be laid out.. It's getting a Subthump speaker enclosure for (3) 10" Polk Audio MM1040DVC subwoofers. The box will be hard mounted and everything is going to be fiberglassed in. I've read every tutorial that I can get my eyes on but honestly, I've never messed with the stuff.. Anyone bored enough to show me ropes so I don't screw it completely up? If you're near the Fort Worth, Texas area, hollar at me! I'd be happy to set you up with a case of any tasty 12 oz beverage of your choice!
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BEFORE:
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AFTER:
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