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Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 03-26-2024, 07:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 500
Posted By RJP_Gen1
Update…..I had the drums turned at O’Reilly’s. ...

Update…..I had the drums turned at O’Reilly’s. It seems to have fixed the problem!! 😀😀👍👍
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 03-25-2024, 11:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 500
Posted By RJP_Gen1
I’m trying to keep the car stock and original.,...

I’m trying to keep the car stock and original., so will hold off on the disc brake conversion for now.

I found a local shop that’s willing to turn my brake drums today, so hoping that it will...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 03-24-2024, 07:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 500
Posted By RJP_Gen1
High speed braking shutter/vibration

67 Firebird 400 conv. , auto, low mileage car., bone stock.

I seem to have a shutter/vibration that only occurs during high speed braking (roughly 55mph+.). When exiting the highway, the car...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 03-05-2024, 06:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 792
Posted By RJP_Gen1
The EUN has 6 digits. I ordered the PHS report...

The EUN has 6 digits. I ordered the PHS report and confirmed that the EUN matched my car exactly. Everything checks out fine that it’s a 400 car.
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 02-26-2024, 07:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,196
Posted By RJP_Gen1
Thank you very much! This is a helpful and I...

Thank you very much! This is a helpful and I greatly appreciate you pulling this together for me! That Lola like a pretty affordable upgrade and I can certainly handle the labor.

My wife...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 02-26-2024, 05:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,196
Posted By RJP_Gen1
Thanks for the setup advice. I lowered my...

Thanks for the setup advice. I lowered my Mustang by an 1" many years ago, so I can surely do the work. The lower ball joints were recently replaced and the steering is pretty tight (it's a low...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 02-26-2024, 04:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,196
Posted By RJP_Gen1
haha...probably an easy one to answer. I always...

haha...probably an easy one to answer. I always drive for pleasure and am never driving my 67 400 convertible above 75 on the highway. Most of the time, it's backroads and ice cream.

The big...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 02-26-2024, 03:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,196
Posted By RJP_Gen1
Thanks for the input rdl. I'm curious...

Thanks for the input rdl.

I'm curious how you feel about the repro spiral shocks. My car is nearly all original (even down to the carb), so I'm always trying to stay as close to original as...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 02-26-2024, 02:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,196
Posted By RJP_Gen1
One more question....isn't 'Digressive damping'...

One more question....isn't 'Digressive damping' suppose to be more ideal than 'Progressive damping" for most driving conditions?

In other words, wouldn't Progressive feel a bit mushy at the...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 02-26-2024, 02:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,196
Posted By RJP_Gen1
Thanks man, good info and (maybe) you saved me a...

Thanks man, good info and (maybe) you saved me a few bucks :)

So, many people say 'Monroe and Gabriel are garbage', while far more say how great Koni and Bilstein are. I guess it does depend on...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 02-26-2024, 01:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,196
Posted By RJP_Gen1
I should mention that the Gabriels are new in the...

I should mention that the Gabriels are new in the box. I can still return them for credit. Once installed, I own them. So the investment in Kona's goes up if I don't like them. Truth is, I'm not...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 02-26-2024, 12:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,196
Posted By RJP_Gen1
Smile JLMounce....we think alike. I purchased a set of...

JLMounce....we think alike. I purchased a set of Gabriel shocks (82040) for the rear, which are sitting on the bench right now. The prior owner installed Monroe OESpectrum's on the front (which are...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 02-26-2024, 08:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,196
Posted By RJP_Gen1
Thanks. Were you able to get Bilsteins for...

Thanks.

Were you able to get Bilsteins for the rear? The catalog does not show any part number for rears.

I've been reading more about the Koni Classic adjustable Reds. These are oil...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 02-25-2024, 12:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,196
Posted By RJP_Gen1
Yes, Koni is an option, but are expensive and I'm...

Yes, Koni is an option, but are expensive and I'm looking for a nice comfortable ride with decent handling. I'm not looking for any adjustments. But I'll add them to the list. Looking for...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 02-25-2024, 11:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,196
Posted By RJP_Gen1
67 Firebird 400 shocks

I know that this question comes up often, but I'm looking for input on the proper shocks for a very stock firebird 400 convertible. I'm looking at the following options and would like to hear about...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 02-23-2024, 07:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 777
Posted By RJP_Gen1
Smile I connected an oil pressure gauge and the oil...

I connected an oil pressure gauge and the oil pressure is great. So I then changed the oil sensor and the dash idiot lights works perfectly now. This issue is now closed…..moving on to the next one...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 02-12-2024, 09:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 813
Posted By RJP_Gen1
Ok, so I managed to measure the bumper thickness....

Ok, so I managed to measure the bumper thickness. It seems to measure somewhere between 0.095-0.100 thickness. I also noticed some surface rust on the back side of the nose, so the bumper has...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 02-12-2024, 09:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 777
Posted By RJP_Gen1
OK, so I did some diagnostics this evening. Temp...

OK, so I did some diagnostics this evening. Temp light works fine when cranking.

I grounded the oil sensor wire and the dash idiot light works fine. So, I will assume the sensor is bad. I...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 02-11-2024, 09:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 813
Posted By RJP_Gen1
I appreciate all the input. I’m away this...

I appreciate all the input.

I’m away this weekend and haven’t had a chance to measure the thickness of the bumper yet.

It seems clear that all 400s had the emblem, so now I just need to...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 02-08-2024, 04:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 777
Posted By RJP_Gen1
Thanks, I'll check out the temp/oil light wiring...

Thanks, I'll check out the temp/oil light wiring and senders and post back.
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 02-08-2024, 10:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 777
Posted By RJP_Gen1
Idiot Lights - 67 Firebird 400

My car is new to me (this week)....so I will have lots of first ten questions :)

When I turn key to run position (not engaging starter), I expect to see the dash idiot lights. However, I only see...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 02-07-2024, 08:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 813
Posted By RJP_Gen1
Thanks for your comments. I will measure...

Thanks for your comments. I will measure thickness using a caliper and report back.
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 02-07-2024, 02:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 813
Posted By RJP_Gen1
67 Firebird 400 Front Bumper Arrow Emblem Question

Question about Firebird 400 front bumper Arrow Emblem.

I just bought a highly original 67 Firebird 400 convertible (YT Code). Every number, code and trim tag option was confirmed on the PHS...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 02-06-2024, 08:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 792
Posted By RJP_Gen1
Thank you sir!!!! Much appreciated!

Thank you sir!!!! Much appreciated!
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 02-06-2024, 06:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 792
Posted By RJP_Gen1
67 Firebird 400 Engine Stamp

I have read that 'Early' production Firebird 400 engines did NOT have a VIN stamped on the block. Instead, I read that early cars only have the EUN stamped on block.

Question - can someone define...
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