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Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH Yesterday, 05:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 145
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
Weighed a bare '70 GTO Endura 56.8 lbs. The...

Weighed a bare '70 GTO Endura 56.8 lbs.
The steel reinforcement bracing weighs a bunch as well, I'd bet yet another 50lbs.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH Yesterday, 04:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 599
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
Began putting together a "list" of known still...

Began putting together a "list" of known still existing '72 TransAms nearly 30 years ago. Around that time, knew of 8 '72 TransAms that were somewhat close in my region, along w one that an old...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH Yesterday, 10:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 145
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
With a plastic version of the large reinforcement...

With a plastic version of the large reinforcement bar also included, $239 is def a very reasonable price to knock a LOT of weight off the frontend of a '70 GTO racecar. Still going to have to...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-08-2024, 10:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 138
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
YE was the 455 HO usage code with T400 & 2126...

YE was the 455 HO usage code with T400 & 2126 points distrib for '72 TransAms & A-body's.
Have owned a '72 YE shortblock w a Lakewood plant partial VIN, & have viewed several other YE's in...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-07-2024, 09:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,438
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
The AirForce was using dry ice blasting in the...

The AirForce was using dry ice blasting in the 80's.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-06-2024, 11:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 333
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
Over the last 25 years have been at least 5 or 6...

Over the last 25 years have been at least 5 or 6 different individuals that have made replica JW's from core wheels.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-06-2024, 10:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 214
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
just got in for the evening. cked in my '72 dated...

just got in for the evening. cked in my '72 dated Master Parts book, alternator belt is 1/2" shorter with the smaller diam 485397 pulley
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-06-2024, 03:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 214
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
The front & rear grooves of the 3 different ...

The front & rear grooves of the 3 different '71-77 Pontiac v8 pulleys are the same width & same depth. Same series of pulleys.

When one goes back to the '70 ONLY A-B-G series model Pontiac V8...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-06-2024, 10:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 599
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
Lightbulb Seriously doubt it. There are many here on PY,...

Seriously doubt it. There are many here on PY, that dont list all the Pontiacs they have in their collections. not in the info about, or in the signature line.

The previous question concerning...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-06-2024, 08:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 192
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
Concours

Concours
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-04-2024, 09:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 214
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
Both have exact same offset & spacing, designed...

Both have exact same offset & spacing, designed to be used with 55 amp alts or the 80 apps.
Will take some pics.
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-04-2024, 05:55 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 675
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
Easy rebuild on the early straight column. Be...

Easy rebuild on the early straight column.
Be very careful when removing the lower bearing assembly from the end of the tube.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-04-2024, 05:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 645
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
If it was here, it would get correct installation...

If it was here, it would get correct installation of a new roof skin. Hopefully, that's the major metal work needed.

With roof skin replacement & minimal extra metal work... can see here in...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-04-2024, 05:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 645
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
more info on this HO Formula: ...

more info on this HO Formula:

http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=822540
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-04-2024, 04:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 214
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
The above charts echo the assembly plant...

The above charts echo the assembly plant practices that I've encountered. that's not always the case!

Only the '72 automatic Firebirds w 455 HO & factory AC, used the smaller diam 485397 pulley....
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-02-2024, 07:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 322
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
Factory '71 455HO performance was a considerable...

Factory '71 455HO performance was a considerable step above that of the '71 L75 455.
While price wise in a '71 GTO, the '71 L75 was positioned just slightly more than the standard L78 400 400 Dport...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-02-2024, 10:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 129
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
RADIO P/B is the base AM radio. With the '70...

RADIO P/B is the base AM radio. With the '70 model 412 code TAP-STEREO, there will be the traditional dash speaker along with one rear seat speaker. Balance between the two was adjusted on the 8...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-02-2024, 09:01 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 675
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
'67 GM A-B-F-body columns all had the Energy...

'67 GM A-B-F-body columns all had the Energy Absorbing feature. This redesign for this model year of both GM car standard, as well as tilt columns included numerous features. The new safety features...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-02-2024, 07:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 322
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
534 YC coded Dport 455's went into 1971 GTO's. ...

534 YC coded Dport 455's went into 1971 GTO's.
Have owned two, & parted on three other 71 Dport 455 GTO's. Out of those was another Fremont build with a Sienna interior.

The factory installed ...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 05-27-2024, 08:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 685
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
Hope you are able to purchase! My '72 T/A...

Hope you are able to purchase!

My '72 T/A (also M22, AC, dlx black) was scheduled to be built 3/31/72, but is near 100 VIN lower than this HO Formula.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-26-2024, 06:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 826
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
TYPE "O" OLDS TEN bolts

4 different housings:

-'67-69 standard 28 spline sealed axle bearing end housings
used all three model years on all single track & high ratio Anti-Spin rears,

-'70 Tapered bearing housing...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-23-2024, 09:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 846
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
78 180 horse 400 blocks were 557's. 78 & 79 W72...

78 180 horse 400 blocks were 557's.
78 & 79 W72 blocks were 481988 XX blocks.

Personally would not have an issue with .030 milled 6X-4's, & a build with a cam like a Summit 2801 on a 557...
Forum: Interior TECH 05-21-2024, 07:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 568
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
IF it is a fabric that SMS actually has to have...

IF it is a fabric that SMS actually has to have mfg, there def will be a wait. I've bought fabric by the yard from SMS on several times. Even a slower deal on custom reproduced early '60's Catalina 2...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-21-2024, 09:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 970
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
Easy question to answer, Jim Hand! ...

Easy question to answer, Jim Hand!

http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=872260
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-21-2024, 09:37 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 901
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
There's at least one barely 20 year old Pontiac...

There's at least one barely 20 year old Pontiac restorer on here. Can't remember his log on name. GTO.Paul & I met him & two friends while pulling parts in a monster boneyard up N. We all ended up...
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