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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH Today, 11:03 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,259
Posted By unruhjonny
No. Notice that example shows that TA was...

No. Notice that example shows that TA was optioned with A/C, which required another option of tinted glass on all windows. So the build sheets will automatically show tinted windshield as part of...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Today, 12:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 409
Posted By unruhjonny
um… if it’s a 1970 engine, and it has 17 heads,...

um…
if it’s a 1970 engine, and it has 17 heads, then it HAS been apart;
The 1970 350 heads were #11.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-14-2024, 11:53 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,522
Posted By unruhjonny
this discussion, and specifically this post sent...

this discussion, and specifically this post sent me down a rabbit trail which held me up for a couple days;



about my delay in posting - a short while ago microsoft force (another) update, and...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-14-2024, 11:11 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 726
Posted By unruhjonny
these are definitely something I didn't see...

these are definitely something I didn't see coming.

I wonder though how many people are going to suffer hearing loss from them;
some of them are REALLY noisy!
(and I cannot recall ever seeing...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-14-2024, 10:37 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 409
Posted By unruhjonny
instead of nylon rope (unless my memory is...

instead of nylon rope (unless my memory is failing me) there is this neat adapter you can use to put compressed air in the cylinder to hold the valve up.

I have never done it myself (I've only...
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED 05-10-2024, 06:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 329
Posted By unruhjonny
7028276 is the most common of these; this is...

7028276 is the most common of these;
this is the application number that was used as a service replacement for (iirc) all 1968 RA carbs.

The ones to look out for are the ones with the pick codes,...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 05-10-2024, 06:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 312
Posted By unruhjonny
based on the speedo alone, it sounds like a...

based on the speedo alone, it sounds like a 70-72.5 cluster.

there were two style black clock knobs, but that's getting into the minutia...

iirc the 70-72.5 used the smaller plug in the back.
...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 05-10-2024, 05:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 454
Posted By unruhjonny
my guess is 1980's it seems like they went...

my guess is 1980's

it seems like they went from tower clamps straight to spring clamps.
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 05-10-2024, 05:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 290
Posted By unruhjonny
This may be worth exploring further; Incase...

This may be worth exploring further;
Incase this helps, if you look up the part for a 1965 Impala, you should be able to visually tell if it's different.

I can see that the tilt column part IS...
Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted 05-09-2024, 05:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,562
Posted By unruhjonny
a part of the drive is boring... But I'm a...

a part of the drive is boring...
But I'm a prairie kid, so I'm used to it.

Going through the tip of tornado alley on route to the black hills was eerie... especially with what looked like funnel...
Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted 05-08-2024, 12:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 413
Posted By unruhjonny
I tried to help; I looked, but couldn't find ...

I tried to help;
I looked, but couldn't find Quicktime scatter shield.

It looks like Jegs is a seller of their parts, but besides Ford of Chevy, nothing comes up...?

THIS...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 05-07-2024, 07:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,344
Posted By unruhjonny
yup - fiber optic - I couldn't recall what it was...

yup - fiber optic - I couldn't recall what it was called when I typed that.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 05-07-2024, 09:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,344
Posted By unruhjonny
that black “wire” is the lead to get lighting to...

that black “wire” is the lead to get lighting to the ashtray.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 05-04-2024, 04:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 587
Posted By unruhjonny
/\ that’s surprising!? For a long time (at...

/\ that’s surprising!?
For a long time (at least for me) they were easy to sell.
Is this a recent development?

I still have one, because it’s an early one.
(the one I used to have on my car, I...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 05-04-2024, 04:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 458
Posted By unruhjonny
the “gold” from my observation is the clear...

the “gold” from my observation is the clear plastic yellowing.

my limited experience is that the the repro stuff discolours or looses colour quickly.

That middle one stands out as the nicest of...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 05-03-2024, 11:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 629
Posted By unruhjonny
/\ that I can go with... let me see if I can find...

/\ that I can go with... let me see if I can find anything

EDIT:
I happen to have a 1976 dealer 'sales facts book';
For the Firebird 'what's new' section at, in the lower corner of it says...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 05-02-2024, 02:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 629
Posted By unruhjonny
I am guessing that you've nailed it there. ...

I am guessing that you've nailed it there.
There was a discussion I was reading a while back (maybe on nastyz28.com ?) where an ultra-base 70-73(?) Camaro was being worked on - and it was a no-radio...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 05-01-2024, 12:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 629
Posted By unruhjonny
that seems like a darn fair price for that radio...

that seems like a darn fair price for that radio cover plate - thanks for sharing that!

I believe that one (#10001245; 78-81) is the exact same one which is reproduced;
The 70-77 one is a bit...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 04-30-2024, 12:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 629
Posted By unruhjonny
The "GM" on that plate is a customization. ...

The "GM" on that plate is a customization.

My understanding about the radio plate to this date is as follows:
There was ALWAYS something in the radio opening;
If no radio option was ordered,...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-30-2024, 12:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 454
Posted By unruhjonny
"hard to get into gears" won't be fixed by a...

"hard to get into gears" won't be fixed by a shorter throw.

this comes down to spending sufficient time on getting the geometry just right.

My opinion is that the rubber factory shifter...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-30-2024, 11:57 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,344
Posted By unruhjonny
Looks very nice!! Did they (accidentally?)...

Looks very nice!!

Did they (accidentally?) change your clock knob?
it looks like the first picture has the correct black (two piece) one;
The third and fourth clearly show a later chrome knob.
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-30-2024, 11:48 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,763
Posted By unruhjonny
I can absolutely understand and appreciate how...

I can absolutely understand and appreciate how many people on this forum have significant money tied up in these cars, and the prospect of a down turn of any kind is frightening...

My opinion, is...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-26-2024, 12:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 458
Posted By unruhjonny
those plastic faces tended to fall off - at least...

those plastic faces tended to fall off - at least that has been my impression.
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-25-2024, 04:08 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,432
Posted By unruhjonny
incase proof was wanted... ...

incase proof was wanted...

https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=632641&stc=1&d=1714075666
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-25-2024, 12:36 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,432
Posted By unruhjonny
@buzzo; I get it; I liked the honeycomb...

@buzzo;
I get it;
I liked the honeycomb wheels too;
This is why I ran them on the ‘73 Formula I had.

The weight difference between HC & RII wheels might be surprising;
Were I in your situation...
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