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Forum: THE LOBBY Yesterday, 11:56 PM
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Views: 86,369
Posted By Jack Gifford
Didn't do anything "with a Pontiac today", but...

Didn't do anything "with a Pontiac today", but continued working toward more space for storing Pontiacs and their parts. For years I've put off cleaning out the basement of my old barn, so I got...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 09-15-2024, 10:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 533
Posted By Jack Gifford
Tim and I have corresponded about this Pontiac....

Tim and I have corresponded about this Pontiac. I'll do my best to make it available to him in 2026 for the museum's Centennial Celebration of Pontiac Division. I probably will put it in my will to...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 09-08-2024, 11:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 533
Posted By Jack Gifford
When I first drove the car a few drops of coolant...

When I first drove the car a few drops of coolant got out at the filler- I can't tolerate any blemish on the nicely polished nickel! But it's surprising how details can take so much time to correct-...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 09-05-2024, 11:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 533
Posted By Jack Gifford
1926 First Year Pontiac

This thread will be dedicated to the restored Pontiac 2-door coach I recently acquired. Andy Wise of Delaware and family members did 90% of the restoration themselves- outstanding job, winning first...
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-23-2024, 11:00 PM
Replies: 846
Views: 86,369
Posted By Jack Gifford
Since the '26 is new to me (only 60 miles so...

Since the '26 is new to me (only 60 miles so far), I made a practice run to Sunday's car show location and back, about 22 miles round trip. I haven't yet tried cruising more than 45 mph, so avoided...
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-16-2024, 12:11 AM
Replies: 846
Views: 86,369
Posted By Jack Gifford
Finally got insurance (long story) on the '26 and...

Finally got insurance (long story) on the '26 and registered it. A two-mile test drive and to the corner for coffee without a problem. But I just barely avoided getting stranded. As I parked in the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-15-2024, 12:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 251
Posted By Jack Gifford
I chased a 65-70 mph vibration for quite a while...

I chased a 65-70 mph vibration for quite a while on my GMC. One front tire was somehow defective, although roundness and balance were good. New front tires fixed it.
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-04-2024, 09:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,038
Posted By Jack Gifford
Thanks guys! A rare day with almost no time in...

Thanks guys!
A rare day with almost no time in the shop. It felt good to get out- at a brand new mini-golf course- getting second place to #1 son, but beating #2 son, the wife, and daughter-in-law....
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-17-2024, 12:56 AM
Replies: 846
Views: 86,369
Posted By Jack Gifford
Worked on adding turn signals to the '26 Pontiac,...

Worked on adding turn signals to the '26 Pontiac, so I'll dare drive it on the highways.
Forum: Members Helping Members 07-16-2024, 12:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 533
Posted By Jack Gifford
I managed to get in touch with Andy Wise. Thanks.

I managed to get in touch with Andy Wise. Thanks.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 07-14-2024, 08:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 675
Posted By Jack Gifford
For those who might want the "tough" '58 block...

For those who might want the "tough" '58 block and only want a "400 size" engine, why not simply build a 382 c.i. like what I built for my '59 GMC (stock 3.62" stroke, 4.127" bore)? Not far from 400,...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-13-2024, 01:18 AM
Replies: 846
Views: 86,369
Posted By Jack Gifford
Finished reading the owners manual of my 1926...

Finished reading the owners manual of my 1926 Pontiac, which I trailered home Tuesday.
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-29-2024, 12:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,106
Posted By Jack Gifford
Will be interesting to hear of experiences with...

Will be interesting to hear of experiences with this Chinese crank.
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-14-2024, 12:48 AM
Replies: 846
Views: 86,369
Posted By Jack Gifford
I haven't yet picked up my "new" Pontiac (1926),...

I haven't yet picked up my "new" Pontiac (1926), but received the title today.
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-11-2024, 12:50 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,199
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 06-11-2024, 12:35 AM
Replies: 846
Views: 86,369
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: 846
Views: 86,369
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: 714
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: 1,551
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: 3,931
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: 1,194
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: 846
Views: 86,369
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: 846
Views: 86,369
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: 846
Views: 86,369
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: 6,149
Views: 618,061
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!
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