SPEEDBIRD PICTORIAL

[JAB02LHS]

SPEEDBIRD BUILD PICTORIAL

[David M 7173]

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I'll keep mine just the way it is I don't need anyone screwing it up.
David

[Blue Heaven]

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Thanks for posting this John!

[katpurz]

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Wow...that is really well done. Congrats! Those are some sharp looking changes!

[MerlotBlue]

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Love the 5 spoke wheels......never have liked the stock 7 spokes.

Like the hood scoop and grill treatment.

A lot of the rest is too far over the top although the seats look really comfy and provide better lateral support I'm sure.

No mention of power train changes or suspension upgrades.



The car is already a pretty stylish cruiser these changes suggest a desire to get more "GO" into the car. Is there more to this story we aren't seeing here?

Please tell me they didn't do all this "racy" cosmetic stuff and leave the relatively weak engine/transmission combo in place.

[DKest3963]

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John

Thanks for posting the speedbird pictorial. I love it. Against all, I would do something similar to a bird if I had lots of extra $$. I would want it supercharged and in the 2003-2005 time frame. Could just see a candyapple red metallic with Foose strips and special wheels. WOW I MUST BE DREAMING. What was that speedbird sold for or cost to build???
Where is it now?

Thanks
Dennis

[Jim Young]

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I wonder what the driver does when it rains... I like mine the way it is.. :)
Jim

[tbird6t4]

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I wonder what the driver does when it rains... I like mine the way it is.. :)
Jim

The Foose RetroBird is a true roadster, no roof so if it rains the driver and passanger get wet........of course according to the song.......it never rains in California!!!!

Fortunately for me, I needed some new windshield trim and was able to purchase the one that was originally on that car by bidding on it on e-bay. It was far cheaper than buying it from the dealer.

It has been sitting in the box in my garage for years waiting to be installed........perhaps this week now that I appear to be retired (again).

Gord R.

[5bird7]

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Speedbird was built at Ford's request by Foose - I think something like he was given 6 weeks in order to have it finished for SEMA in 2002. Other auto designers were also given the same criteria as a contest sponsored by Ford. Foose made a video documentary of the process which he sold at one time. I've got a copy and it's worth viewing. You can still see the bird on some of his older shows. I think he still owns it? oh, and he also won the contest.
Thanks for finding that page, John. I've never seen it before.

[JAB02LHS]

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Thanks for posting this John!

DINO ... These are not do it yourself instructions

[billm]

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I'll keep mine like it is. Would only try something like that if reworking one that had been wrecked and just wanted something to play with!

[Blue Heaven]

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DINO ... These are not do it yourself instructions

RIGHT!!

I have a copy of the DVD that Dot refers to above and now these pictures are a great addition. Thanks again for finding them.

[5bird7]

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In one of those photos is a dark green tbird shown at the SEMA show - I have yet to see a full view of that bird. Anyone ever find a photo of it elsewhere?

[JAB02LHS]

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The Foose RetroBird is a true roadster, no roof so if it rains the driver and passanger get wet........of course according to the song.......it never rains in California!!!! Gord R.

Also, no windshield wipers !

[worldclasswheels]

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I sure like his creativity in all his designs . I still have the *Chip Foose* Floor Mats for sale if any members are interested 49.95. Thanks again, Rick