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Forum: THE LOBBY Yesterday, 12:50 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 382
Posted By Jack Gifford
Raceway Park (now Lucas) is in the town of...

Raceway Park (now Lucas) is in the town of Brownsburg. Where is Avon?
Forum: THE LOBBY Yesterday, 12:35 AM
Replies: 629
Views: 45,673
Posted By Jack Gifford
Helped make room for Pontiacs- Spent the...

Helped make room for Pontiacs-
Spent the weekend and today gathering 1,500 pounds of scrap metal- no Pontiac pieces though! Only got $134, sort of a bummer. Looks like about another 1,000 pounds or...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-09-2024, 02:14 AM
Replies: 629
Views: 45,673
Posted By Jack Gifford
Enjoyed driving the Pontiac'/GMC to the Oaks...

Enjoyed driving the Pontiac'/GMC to the Oaks Corners show and spectating,
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-24-2024, 01:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 371
Posted By Jack Gifford
I had no problem running 4 1/8" pistons in my...

I had no problem running 4 1/8" pistons in my blown alky mini-puller, using a '67 400 block honed to 4.125". Turned 8,300 RPM on most runs. I heard a lot of "Didn't know Pontiac made a 401".
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-21-2024, 12:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 978
Posted By Jack Gifford
I see that Arnie Beswick is a member, although he...

I see that Arnie Beswick is a member, although he apparently has never posted. I would assume he's the most elderly of us.
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-20-2024, 12:40 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,878
Posted By Jack Gifford
Fifty years ago I got my name on a...

Fifty years ago I got my name on a Stromberg-Carlson patent for a computer controlled telephone central office switching system, along with 4 other engineers. It didn't take long for the whole world...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-10-2024, 10:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 687
Posted By Jack Gifford
The mandrel is 3/4" diameter chrome moly and does...

The mandrel is 3/4" diameter chrome moly and does not flex. It's a precise fit in the carrier blocks- would bind if not well lubed. With such a short tool bit, no chatter cutting cast aluminum up to...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-30-2024, 12:45 AM
Replies: 629
Views: 45,673
Posted By Jack Gifford
Got the Tri-Powered '59 GMC out of the barn,...

Got the Tri-Powered '59 GMC out of the barn, dusted it off for a short ride.
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-20-2024, 12:39 AM
Replies: 629
Views: 45,673
Posted By Jack Gifford
Well... I didn't actually do this today, I had a...

Well... I didn't actually do this today, I had a shop do it. Both exhaust manifold gaskets needed replacing on the 455HO in the 'Bandit' Suburban, so I bought a pair of Remflex gaskets and had them...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-09-2024, 11:43 PM
Replies: 629
Views: 45,673
Posted By Jack Gifford
Got the 'Bandit' Suburban out of storage and...

Got the 'Bandit' Suburban out of storage and cleaned off all the mud it acquired getting up the barn approach last fall.
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-04-2024, 12:22 AM
Replies: 6,121
Views: 548,596
Posted By Jack Gifford
As a member of the Hurst "Defenders" club at the...

As a member of the Hurst "Defenders" club at the time, I envied the member who won that Firebird!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-03-2024, 12:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,323
Posted By Jack Gifford
Haven't all Pontiac V8 engines since 1955 had...

Haven't all Pontiac V8 engines since 1955 had about 1/16" cylinder offset?
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-22-2024, 12:34 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,013
Posted By Jack Gifford
My daily driver '67 Falcon sees full throttle...

My daily driver '67 Falcon sees full throttle often, trying to get the wimpy six to keep up with traffic!
Forum: Electrical Tech 03-17-2024, 12:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,121
Posted By Jack Gifford
No need to pull the distributor. Observe that...

No need to pull the distributor. Observe that points open and close when cranking. Clean the points with a points file. Observe that points spark when opening while cranking with ignition on; if not,...
Forum: Electrical Tech 03-14-2024, 12:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 805
Posted By Jack Gifford
My Chicago Electric load tester (from Harbour...

My Chicago Electric load tester (from Harbour Freight) has worked flawlessly for 40 years. Yeah, it's big and bulky, but I prefer the honest loading of the old fashioned carbon pile resistor.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-25-2024, 12:05 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,137
Posted By Jack Gifford
Replaced the lakester's mechanical temperature...

Replaced the lakester's mechanical temperature gauge with an electric one. The original's tubing didn't reach where I want the sensor- and besides, wire is much easier to route than tubing.
Forum: Pontiac - Boost 02-24-2024, 12:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,561
Posted By Jack Gifford
Maybe I should say 750 HP (on gas) would be easy...

Maybe I should say 750 HP (on gas) would be easy with a 400, since mine ran methanol through a Hilborn 4-port, 12 PSI boost.
I doubt there would be any bottom end problems with about 750 HP. My...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-23-2024, 01:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 942
Posted By Jack Gifford
It's a loss for my two Pontiac engines with their...

It's a loss for my two Pontiac engines with their Hilborn 4-ports.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-15-2024, 02:31 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,137
Posted By Jack Gifford
Well... that was just wishful thinking!...

Well... that was just wishful thinking! Magnafluxing the Moldex custom billet crank shows a couple small cracks. So it needs to go back to Moldex for welding and straightening. Also found some cracks...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-15-2024, 02:14 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 19,941
Posted By Jack Gifford
With the few years I've got left (if any) I'll be...

With the few years I've got left (if any) I'll be darned if I'll drive something i don't like. Recent winters are mild here- plowed the driveway zero times last year and only once so far this year.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-14-2024, 01:40 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,279
Posted By Jack Gifford
Glad to hear you'll be keeping the GMC...

Glad to hear you'll be keeping the GMC Pontiac-powered!
Although mine isn't a 389, the '58 car engine is now 382 c.i. (4.127" bore). So my truck is very similar to what you are building. I'm using a...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-13-2024, 01:39 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 19,941
Posted By Jack Gifford
My '67 Falcon Futura is back in daily use- even...

My '67 Falcon Futura is back in daily use- even as a winter-beater. Paint jail was good for it- found a shop run by a guy who takes pride in his work. Tore out all bad spots and welded in new metal...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-07-2024, 01:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,433
Posted By Jack Gifford
I almost think we elderly folks are being scammed...

I almost think we elderly folks are being scammed by some medical providers, especially this upcoming procedure. I've had zero gastro symptoms- never any heartburn, etc. for 83 years now. Yet the...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-06-2024, 01:24 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,433
Posted By Jack Gifford
Medical language

My upcoming procedure's name:
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
I guess I'm truly into the "golden years" now... with eleven syllable words!:eek:
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-26-2024, 01:37 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,137
Posted By Jack Gifford
I can only guess at the sequence of events. The...

I can only guess at the sequence of events. The only thing I know for sure is that it was unintentionally very lean. I could envision hydro-lock immediately after detonation broke that huge hole into...
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