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1320racer 12-26-2023 02:51 PM

MPR 4th Gen Firebird
 
I acquired this Super Stock car in 2008 which was built in 2004 for Joe Garbarine who raced in GT/AA and GT/HA. It has been a bracket car ever since, running a best of 8.72 @ 154 with a 1.17 60 foot along with numerous 5.50s before I turned the reigns over to my son back in 2019 who has put it in the winner's circle of several big $ bracket races as well has also competed in S/ST finishing #2 in 2022 with a 1000+HP BBC under the hood, topped with a 4150 carb, backed by a powerglide, 4.86 gear and rolling on Hoosier #18235, 31.5/12.5W slicks.

Back in 2019, the car was prepared for Top Bulb bracket racing, installing electronic dial in boards and a delay box in addition to items that make racing a little easier like an onboard air compressor along with a Interior Battery Master Disconnect Lever. At that time Weld Alpha 1 wheels were installed too.

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Last winter after 14 years of win lights, deadly consistency and flawless execution going from A to B, I decided it was time to rebuild, update and freshen this car from front to rear and top to bottom.

The front and rear suspensions along with the MW brakes and 3rd member were rebuilt with all new parts including the rack & pinion and all components were powered coated, wheelie skis were added, new line lock, added an adjustable proportioning valve and LED bulbs for brake, parking and driving lights. The driver's compartment too was updated with a Racepack IQ3 dash along with powder coating the Jaz seats. :Last, all body panels were realigned and fresh white paint was sprayed followed by new OEM decals along with sponsor and contingency wraps.

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1320racer 12-26-2023 02:55 PM

Re: MPR 4th Gen Firebird
 
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1320racer 12-26-2023 02:57 PM

Re: MPR 4th Gen Firebird
 
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Over the next 3 months, further updates and freshening plans include the interior...carpet, upholstery and new shifter, along with adding LED lighting, Modern Racing's Monocord Pro and installing Brown & Miller hoses/fittings throughout. An MSD Grid was just installed last month, replacing the MSD 7AL3.

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J.R. Haddad 12-26-2023 03:24 PM

Re: MPR 4th Gen Firebird
 
Looks very good. Nice work.

J.R.

1320racer 12-26-2023 03:32 PM

Re: MPR 4th Gen Firebird
 
Thank you.

I should also mention that last season's rebuild and update as well this season's, was/is being done by JDR Fabrication aka Joe Dukin Racing in Great Meadows, NJ. Paint was done by Yonkers Auto Body. OEM decals by www.fourthcircledesigns.com and racing decals/wrap by The Design Joint.

Keith 944 12-26-2023 04:17 PM

Re: MPR 4th Gen Firebird
 
This was a very nice car before, now, It’s even nicer!

1320racer 12-26-2023 04:19 PM

Re: MPR 4th Gen Firebird
 
Thanks Keith

TOSTO RACING 12-26-2023 07:10 PM

Re: MPR 4th Gen Firebird
 
Very nice!

1320racer 12-26-2023 07:57 PM

Re: MPR 4th Gen Firebird
 
Thank you

Mark Yacavone 12-26-2023 10:35 PM

Re: MPR 4th Gen Firebird
 
Nice work !


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