CF-71 Freedom Bird
1971 Formula 400

Fletcher's was contacted by Ty ingle to help out with a rescue job from "paint jail" at another shop. We took the job one as a simple scuff and shoot and get back in a short time. After assessing the car and getting to know more about Ty, he is active Air Force for over 25 years and love his country. I knew we here at Fletchers could do more. With Ty's budget I knew the help of the Pro-touring world would be needed. Suppliers, Vendors, contributors, and individuals have came from everywhere with products, donations, and time to make this project much more than the original "scuff and shoot. I can't thank all the companies and folks that have contributed enough. You guys are helping us to turn one mans dream into a reality. Its amazing haw as a community we can all come together and give back to a person that has gave most of his life to protecting us in the Air Force. I can't thank everyone enough. The car will be debuted at SEMA 2009

Build List:

• Engine:  
  Pontiac 400/440cid
  Engine Builder: Kevin Swaney @ Tin indian Performance
  Heads:  KRE 310cfm Aluminum D-port
  Cam: TIP custom grind Comp Cams solid roller
  Induction:  Prototype KRE "North Wind" Manifold
  Ignition:  MSD Pro-billet/6AL/ Blaster II
  Carb:  Pro Systems 950hp
  Fuel System:  RobbMc 1100HP w/ 1/2" lines/fittings/sending unit
  Exhaust:  Hedman Hedders Ceramic Coated 28150 headers, Pypes 3" x-pipe w/RacePro mufflers & 2.5" tailpipes
  Cooling:  AutoRad custom aluminum radiator and core support
  Output:   500+hp/550+lbft (estimated)


• Drivetrain
  Transmission:  Phoenix Transmission Products PT700R4SX w/ 3000 billet stall w/2500 stall & PTBOPC Adapter Kit, Shiftworks 4-speed shifter
  Driveshaft:  Inland Empire Driveline aluminum driveshaft
  Rear axle:  Auburn Posi Pro w/3.42 gears, Moser axles and diff cover


• Chassis
  Front Suspension: BMR tubular uppers & lowers, AFCO coilovers, BMR sway bar
  Rear Suspension:  BMR rear torque arm w/watts link, AFCO coilovers
  Brakes: KORE 3 C6 Z51 340mm/330mm Big-Brake Kits, DBA 4000 13.4"/13" drilled/slotted rotors, KORE 3 calipers, Wilwood manual Master Cylinder


• Wheels & Tires
  Wheels: Rushforth Superspoke 18x8 front/18x10 rear
  Tires: Falken 615 series - 255/45/18 front, 295/40/18 rear


• Sponsors:

  • Anvil Auto Carbon Fiber Ext panels

  • Fesler Built Billet Hood hinges, headlights, and tailights

  • Marquez Design Custom Door panels and rear package tray

  • Autorad Aluminum Core Support w/ Rad and dual fans

  • Kauffman Racing (KRE) Aluminum heads and so much more

  • Tin Indian Performance (TIP) Engine Builder

  • Phoenix Transmission Built 700r4 with stall

  • Inland Empire Driveline Aluminum Driveshaft

  • Hood pins Billet Hoodpins

  • Modo Innovations Billet pedal covers

  • Billet Accessories Direct (BAD) One of kind Custom steering wheel

  • Morris Classic Concepts 3 point front and rear seatbelts

  • US Collision (Mario aka "DOOM") PPG paint products

  • Hedman Headers Ceramic Coated #28150 headers

  • AGR Performace Billet 12:1 Steering box and PS pump

  • Pro-Touring F-body G-brace Core Supports

  • Auto Custom Carpet Carpet kit, custom matts and trunk liner

  • American Autowire Classic Update Wire Harness

  • Mity Mounts Pontiac 400 Motor Mounts

  • Pypes Exhaust Exhaust components

  
  
• Contributing Vendors:
  • BMR Fabrication
    
  • ElectricLife
    
  • Vintage Air
    
  • Prodigy Customs
    
  • Autometer Gauges
    
  • RobbMc Performance Products
    
  • Wilwood Brakes
    
  • Rushforth Wheels/DriverzInc
    
  • KORE 3 brakes
    
  • Moser
  
  
• Individuals who have made contributions:
  • camcojb - Jody
  • SPchiv - Full Prothane poly bushing kit and Totally Stainless bolt kit
  • 70bird - Mark
  • gearheads78 - Richard
  • Momi