MPR 4th Gen Firebird

1320racer · 12-26-2023, 02:51 PM

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.

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.

1320racer · 12-26-2023, 02:55 PM

1320racer · 12-26-2023, 02:57 PM

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.

J.R. Haddad · 12-26-2023, 03:24 PM

Looks very good. Nice work.

J.R.

1320racer · 12-26-2023, 03:32 PM

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

This was a very nice car before, now, It’s even nicer!

1320racer · 12-26-2023, 04:19 PM

Thanks Keith

TOSTO RACING · 12-26-2023, 07:10 PM

Very nice!

1320racer · 12-26-2023, 07:57 PM

Thank you

Mark Yacavone · 12-26-2023, 10:35 PM

Nice work !

12-26-2023, 02:57 PM	#3
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,129 Likes: 94 Liked 572 Times in 280 Posts	Re: MPR 4th Gen Firebird 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. Last edited by 1320racer; 12-26-2023 at 07:56 PM.

12-26-2023, 03:24 PM	#4
J.R. Haddad Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 673 Likes: 598 Liked 1,061 Times in 229 Posts	Re: MPR 4th Gen Firebird Looks very good. Nice work. J.R.

12-26-2023, 03:32 PM	#5
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,129 Likes: 94 Liked 572 Times in 280 Posts	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. Last edited by 1320racer; 12-26-2023 at 03:47 PM.

12-26-2023, 04:17 PM	#6
Keith 944 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dela-where? Posts: 2,158 Likes: 1,075 Liked 1,754 Times in 554 Posts	Re: MPR 4th Gen Firebird This was a very nice car before, now, It’s even nicer! __________________ KEITH MAYERS 2 X somebody many X nobody

12-26-2023, 04:19 PM	#7
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,129 Likes: 94 Liked 572 Times in 280 Posts	Re: MPR 4th Gen Firebird Thanks Keith

12-26-2023, 02:51 PM	#1
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,129 Likes: 94 Liked 572 Times in 280 Posts	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. 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. Last edited by 1320racer; 12-26-2023 at 03:56 PM.

12-26-2023, 02:55 PM	#2
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,129 Likes: 94 Liked 572 Times in 280 Posts	Re: MPR 4th Gen Firebird Last edited by 1320racer; 12-26-2023 at 03:19 PM.

12-26-2023, 07:10 PM	#8
TOSTO RACING Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: DRAGSTRIP Posts: 844 Likes: 782 Liked 528 Times in 159 Posts	Re: MPR 4th Gen Firebird Very nice! __________________ 5664 AA/SA 1970 NOVA

12-26-2023, 07:57 PM	#9
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,129 Likes: 94 Liked 572 Times in 280 Posts	Re: MPR 4th Gen Firebird Thank you

12-26-2023, 10:35 PM	#10
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,658 Likes: 2,763 Liked 4,848 Times in 1,842 Posts	Re: MPR 4th Gen Firebird Nice work ! __________________ Real life never quite adds up.... Jay Farrar