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1971 Pontiac Firebird Formula

June 1, 2020 By 10Web Leave a Comment

Ed Rudy 1971 Pontiac Firebird

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Issue
June 2020
Owner
Ed Rudy
Ride
Lucifer "Lucy"
(1971 Pontiac Firebird Formula)
Meaning Behind the Name
She has the attitude of a redheaded devil bitch!
Photographer
Nick Means

Ride Details

What was the inspiration?
Customer wanted a drivable "pro touring" style hot rod.
How long did it take you to build?
A lot longer than it should have. Lol
How long have you been building?
20+ Years
Your future plans?
We have discussed giving it a slight makeover to freshen it up a bit.
Vehicle history
It was a SEMA booth vehicle for Riddler wheels in 2017
Thanks to
Ridler Wheels, Ridetech, SSBC, Butler Performance

Engine Details

Make
Butler Performance 1971
Cylinders
8
Displacement
461
Engine Mods
461 Butler Performance stroker motor with a 4 speed.
Chrome or polish
Polish

Driveline Details

Gears
3.73
Builder Shop
LowCo Joe's

Chassis Details

Front Shocks

Ridetech Shockwaves

Rear Shocks
Ridetech Shockwaves
Spindles
Ridetech
Four Link
RideTech
Compressor Info
Viar 480
Valve Info

Ridetech Manifold Air Kit

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type

18" Ridler 645

Rear Wheel Type

18x9 Ridler 645

Front Tire Size
225/45/18 nitto nt555
Rear Tire Size
285/40/18 nitto nt555

Paint Details

Color
White
Graphics Description
Airbrushed smoke
Graphics By

Interior Details

Gauges
Dakota Digital
Amps
MB QUART
Speakers
MB QUART
Upholstery Description
Ridetech shockwaves, ssbc brakes, ez efi fuel injection, all led lighting, Dakota digital gauges, trans am fender trim.
Upholstery By
Maumee Trim in Defiance, OH

1971 Pontiac Firebird Formula

Ed Rudy 1971 Pontiac Firebird

Owned by: Ed Rudy

Photos by: Nick Means


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Filed Under: Features Tagged With: custom, Feature, Firebird, Pontiac


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