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Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 03-02-2024, 09:33 PM
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Posted By 78Macho
Slow moving

Guessing the reverse lock-out linkage search was in top three items that were not to be found. Came down to asking a couple of parts sources to go their sources! One afternoon, I had two to choose...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 11-05-2023, 06:30 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 35,392
Posted By 78Macho
one more item

I forgot to post this. I found a guy on ebay that had a bunch of blank, original Pontiac "New Vehicle Inspection Procedure" forms! The form is two part, white outer copy is for the new car owner and...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 11-05-2023, 05:56 PM
Replies: 113
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Posted By 78Macho
November update

Anniversary of purchasing the car was last month, 4 years ago and counting.

First, thanks for your input on my restoration. Given the fact the car wasn't complete, as it was 100% advertised as, I...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 08-27-2023, 08:06 PM
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Views: 35,392
Posted By 78Macho
Christmas in August

Well, here you go! A million miles ahead of where it has been slumbering for many years. While I still have a chunk ahead of me before it actually fires up and the car is running again, I am stoked...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 08-09-2023, 09:20 PM
Replies: 113
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Posted By 78Macho
Update on engine and tranny...

Well, there you have it folks! I took the tranny mount over tonight. It's a wrap, the engine and tranny are ready to go back into the car! Easier said than done, maybe? Plans are being made to haul...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 07-20-2023, 09:33 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 35,392
Posted By 78Macho
July progress

Ok, the Efe valve is under control, but I might have incorrectly described the difference between an automatic v 4 speed units. The 4 speed unit does in fact have the vacuum pod behind the exhaust...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 06-03-2023, 11:39 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 35,392
Posted By 78Macho
June progress

Joe is continuing to collect and assemble the vacuum and emissions for the engine. The lates "needle in a haystack" is the EFE, heat riser valve for the driver side exhaust manifold. There IS a...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 05-11-2023, 10:38 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 35,392
Posted By 78Macho
Engine update

We will have to settle for a picture.

Got a call from Joe Sunday afternoon that he had the engine running! He has a stand and set up that looks like if belongs in a Snap On catalog! Engine...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 05-08-2023, 02:10 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 35,392
Posted By 78Macho
Help!

I have no clue how to post of video. Tried several times unsuccessfully yesterday.

Help?
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 04-16-2023, 06:00 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 35,392
Posted By 78Macho
On it Dave, thanks for pointing this out!

On it Dave, thanks for pointing this out!
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 04-15-2023, 05:32 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 35,392
Posted By 78Macho
April engine update

Quick update on the engine. Getting closer to mounting the engine on the stand for the initial running. There are a TON of small details to get this back together given the fact we had a bare engine...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 03-22-2023, 03:57 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 35,392
Posted By 78Macho
Engine progress

Joe is making huge progress on the engine! Once it is painted, all of the accessories can be bolted on. He has a really cool stand to put the engine on to run it before putting it back in the car!
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 03-03-2023, 01:46 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 35,392
Posted By 78Macho
Dealer Insignia

I grew up in a very modest family. We had what we needed and my dad worked really hard for it. We bought one new car, when I was 11, a 1977 Camaro. I have since inherited the Camaro, but that is...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 02-25-2023, 06:01 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 35,392
Posted By 78Macho
Progress

The heads are back from the machine shop! Joe plans to do some more work on them before putting the new valves in and final assembly.

I got a box of miscellaneous parts from 78W72 last week,...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 01-22-2023, 10:49 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 35,392
Posted By 78Macho
Correct, it was a heat shield used on the '78-'79...

Correct, it was a heat shield used on the '78-'79 W72 engines. I've got a feeling it was taken off and discarded on a lot of engines. My friend Manny, who is restoring '78 Macho T/A #100, confirmed...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 01-21-2023, 04:08 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 35,392
Posted By 78Macho
January engine update

Joe has got the lower end assembled. We are currently waiting on the heads. First shop he took them to have been sitting on them. Going to pick them up the first of the week and take them to another...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 12-17-2022, 09:08 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 35,392
Posted By 78Macho
Engine update

Parts are coming in and the block is back from the machine shop! I am excited that the assembly process will be taking place soon.

This is the new stroker crank from Jim Butler Performance and a...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 12-10-2022, 03:24 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 35,392
Posted By 78Macho
Engine rebuild progress

I swore after restoring the '78 Macho that I would NEVER buy another project car that was in pieces that someone else had taken apart. Well, you know what they say about never saying NEVER! This...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 10-16-2022, 09:00 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 35,392
Posted By 78Macho
Progress

Coming up on the third anniversary of purchasing the car. Time flies. Looks like it has been a year since my last post. Making progress but my momentum is slowing down.

Very short list of items...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 10-15-2021, 11:42 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 35,392
Posted By 78Macho
Progress

Hard to believe it has been 4 months since my last post. Work has been crazy and putting in too many hours.

Have made a turning point in the restoration, finally! Subframe has been out,...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 06-07-2021, 01:55 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 35,392
Posted By 78Macho
Stuart- Crazy thing, I keep in touch with...

Stuart-

Crazy thing, I keep in touch with the original owner, Albie, about once a month or so to keep him informed of my progress. Nicest guy you would ever want to meet! He has searched his...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 06-06-2021, 07:02 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 35,392
Posted By 78Macho
June update

Seems like forever since my last posting. Work has been way too many hours and by the time I get home, the blue car is the furthest from my interest.

I had my friend Joe Hand freshen up the wiper...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 02-12-2021, 09:09 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 35,392
Posted By 78Macho
Asking price is $45K

Asking price is $45K
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 02-11-2021, 07:56 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 35,392
Posted By 78Macho
1979 W72 stripper survivor for sale

In searching for some engine parts, I ran across a dealer who has a nearly identical 1979 W72 stripper to mine! It is a 13K survivor with the standard interior, black seat belts, roof drip moldings,...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 01-10-2021, 06:48 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 35,392
Posted By 78Macho
2021 Update

Seems like work in the office has been getting in the way of progress on the car. Finally have an update with pictures today.

Been cleaning the inside floor boards. Some minor surface rust,...
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