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Forum: 1982-92 TA & FB TECH 09-05-2023, 12:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 678
Posted By Dens71TA
Power antenna relay is underneath the plastic...

Power antenna relay is underneath the plastic panel below the dash map pocket. Remove the connector with the gray/green/white wires.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 03-18-2022, 04:20 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 27,854
Posted By Dens71TA
I remember Big A Auto Parts. They went out of...

I remember Big A Auto Parts. They went out of business in the late 90's. At best it's about 25 years old.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 09-08-2021, 04:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,264
Posted By Dens71TA
Master cylinder castings were dipped in a...

Master cylinder castings were dipped in a semi-gloss black paint bath and then machined. Not uncommon to find some thick paint runs on them. The flat surfaces where the code is stamped and around the...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 09-05-2021, 03:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 914
Posted By Dens71TA
There is no reproduction that I'm aware of. GM...

There is no reproduction that I'm aware of. GM 1973-77 "Colonnade" model cars with bench seat use the same seat back release knob. The only difference is they are usually in natural black plastic...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-06-2021, 08:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,372
Posted By Dens71TA
The printed circuit is missing and there...

The printed circuit is missing and there shouldn't be silver tape over the holes in the gauge housing. The main electrical connection opening is even covered up. Looks like somebody did a major hack...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 05-13-2021, 07:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,205
Posted By Dens71TA
Yep, that's why there wasn't a factory option for...

Yep, that's why there wasn't a factory option for dual rear speakers until the space saver spare tire became standard equipment in the late 1970's.

The only solution I can think of would be to...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 03-14-2021, 02:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,455
Posted By Dens71TA
You didn't receive a build sheet. The only...

You didn't receive a build sheet. The only records Pontiac retained are dealer invoices used to bill the dealers and they only list cost/credit options beyond what was standard equipment on the...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 02-07-2021, 01:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,737
Posted By Dens71TA
Trico part number for the entire original style...

Trico part number for the entire original style wiper blade assembly is 18-2. Discontinued for 5+ years but there still seems to be a supply of them on eBay.

Part number for the discontinued...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 01-27-2021, 07:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,474
Posted By Dens71TA
This is the '71 Trans Am that was at a "buddy's...

This is the '71 Trans Am that was at a "buddy's shop" of Richard Rawlings. Somebody crashed into the building causing another car on a lift to fall directly onto the Trans Am.
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Forum: THE LOBBY 01-26-2021, 09:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 745
Posted By Dens71TA
Typically the entire wiper system components are...

Typically the entire wiper system components are different between non-hidden and hidden. The non-hidden arms have a bend in them so they stay above the hood edge. Driver's side wiper blade is also...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 11-22-2020, 02:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 635
Posted By Dens71TA
Inline Tube sells a reproduction of the rubber...

Inline Tube sells a reproduction of the rubber bushings used in the factory installed Hurst shifters .
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 11-06-2020, 03:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 674
Posted By Dens71TA
Yes, it can be removed with the fender still...

Yes, it can be removed with the fender still attached. Common practice when replacing a leaking heater core.
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-11-2020, 02:47 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,125
Posted By Dens71TA
Was it mailed via SmartPost? That is 4th class...

Was it mailed via SmartPost? That is 4th class mail and under guidelines set by the new USPS "leadership" that is getting "delivered when we get time to deliver it."
Forum: Ames Customer Satisfaction Forum 08-08-2020, 11:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,949
Posted By Dens71TA
On an A-body the edges should bend upwards and...

On an A-body the edges should bend upwards and slip behind the headliner "earmuffs". If you look closely you should see a bend crease in the package tray board.
Forum: 1982-92 TA & FB TECH 07-17-2020, 12:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,076
Posted By Dens71TA
Looks like a load of malarkey. Those are Pep...

Looks like a load of malarkey. Those are Pep Boys scoops on the hood. Car appears to be a base model Firebird.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 07-16-2020, 11:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,707
Posted By Dens71TA
The tail light harness has a couple pinch clips...

The tail light harness has a couple pinch clips taped on to retain it to the rear bumper side brackets inside the trunk for the side marker lights. Besides those and the four trunk gutter harness...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 07-13-2020, 01:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,081
Posted By Dens71TA
The striker with the separate roller is correct. ...

The striker with the separate roller is correct. It should also have a torx drive on the end.
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 07-13-2020, 01:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,530
Posted By Dens71TA
Try submerging the resistor can into some...

Try submerging the resistor can into some gasoline. Sometimes that's all they need to start functioning again.
Forum: 74-76 Firebird & TA TECH 07-11-2020, 11:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,553
Posted By Dens71TA
Gates/ACDelco are probably the best right now. ...

Gates/ACDelco are probably the best right now. Dayco belts work fine but have an ugly rib/cog design on the top side of the belt. Quanta reproduction GM V-belts are absolute rubbish.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 07-11-2020, 08:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,722
Posted By Dens71TA
A '70-'71 tach would be one wire. It gets it...

A '70-'71 tach would be one wire. It gets it ground and power from the printed circuit board. The needle is also almost flat and doesn't match the speedometer needle.

There is a manufacture date...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 07-06-2020, 07:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,635
Posted By Dens71TA
Looks original but someone modified the speaker...

Looks original but someone modified the speaker openings. Dual rear speakers weren't available until 1978.
Forum: 74-76 Firebird & TA TECH 07-03-2020, 10:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,561
Posted By Dens71TA
The trim ring design on the right seems to be the...

The trim ring design on the right seems to be the most common style. They were also used on GM square body 1/2-ton trucks with rally wheels into the late 1980's.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 07-02-2020, 06:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,773
Posted By Dens71TA
Reverse lockout wire? There is a mechanical...

Reverse lockout wire? There is a mechanical linkage that goes from the base of the steering column to the transmission.
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-02-2020, 05:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,115
Posted By Dens71TA
Sounds like head gaskets to me. Fairly common on...

Sounds like head gaskets to me. Fairly common on GM 60-degree V6 engines of that era.
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-29-2020, 03:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,532
Posted By Dens71TA
Hyundai/Kia are notorious for engineering their...

Hyundai/Kia are notorious for engineering their cars with 1/2" not enough clearance for service. I had to drop the engine and subframe out of a Santa Fe to replace an alternator.
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