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Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH Today, 12:43 AM
Replies: 4,226
Views: 688,741
Posted By Baron Von Zeppelin
Its got some weirdness to it. Not a speck of...

Its got some weirdness to it.
Not a speck of Mayfair color anywhere.
You'd think in that rough of shape there would be some signs here or there at least between the dark aqua and the rust spots ,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 09:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 208
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: 67-69 Firebird TECH Yesterday, 09:01 PM
Replies: 4,226
Views: 688,741
Posted By Greg Reid
DAMN....If only I was in a better position to do...

DAMN....If only I was in a better position to do something with that... Although I'm sure if legit the price is going to go away up.
That's one of my dream cars, a Mayfair Maize 65 tri-power 4...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 08:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 72
Posted By Schurkey
Decent drill motor, wire brush. Remove all loose...

Decent drill motor, wire brush. Remove all loose carbon and rust. Will make the valve seats easier to see.

No sense putting ten cents of machine work into those heads until after you've played...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 08:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 208
Posted By steve25
How many here had a 78 TA with the W72 package,...

How many here had a 78 TA with the W72 package, let me jump the gun here.

I had two, one with 40k miles on it and another with 80k on it when I got it .
Both auto trans models.
This 80k one when...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH Yesterday, 07:01 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 17,950
Posted By 72projectbird
All I can do now is just shake my head. It would...

All I can do now is just shake my head. It would be funny if it wasn't for the wasted years and cash.

Hell I've had race cars and mud trucks that never had gaps like that. lol
Forum: THE LOBBY Yesterday, 05:30 PM
Replies: 544
Views: 40,263
Posted By b-man
Cool Took the Le Mans convertible out to meet with my...

Took the Le Mans convertible out to meet with my VW group last night.

Was reasonably well-received, some took interest in it and others didn’t care or really know what it was.

Was about a 20...
Forum: THE LOBBY Yesterday, 04:38 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,430
Posted By nytrainer
Count me in!

Count me in!
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 04:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 139
Posted By PAUL K
Yes you can hone the cylinders for 4.125 pistons....

Yes you can hone the cylinders for 4.125 pistons. It might not be enough to make the cylinder round with a torque plate.
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 04:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 208
Posted By b-man
Find a better block. Yeah I know some people...

Find a better block.

Yeah I know some people have used them for mild to high performance builds but with the money invested in machine work and parts it doesn’t make any sense to me anyway to...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 03:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 208
Posted By steve25
I would have no concern with longevity running...

I would have no concern with longevity running such a block provided these guidelines are met.

Lighter aftermarket rods and pistons are used.

The stroke stays at 3.750”

A good balance job...
Forum: THE LOBBY Yesterday, 03:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 583
Posted By stellar
I'm 17. My wife just told me you're not 17,...

I'm 17. My wife just told me you're not 17, you're dyslexic. So now, I'm really confused because I have no idea how old dyslexic is, and I'm afraid to ask her.
Forum: THE LOBBY Yesterday, 03:12 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,430
Posted By Bob Dillon
Question Greg, it's a great outpouring of affection and...

Greg, it's a great outpouring of affection and prayers here for a long-time Internet Pontiac buddy, But I'm sure expenses are eating you up.


So, for the rest of youse guys, I pledge $100 to help...
Forum: THE LOBBY Yesterday, 02:18 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,499
Posted By mgarblik
Doing a quick look for some facts and figures, I...

Doing a quick look for some facts and figures, I found Buick without any problem. Pontiac being gone, was a little more difficult. But here are some numbers to chew on at least. Pontiac Annual...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 01:58 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 9,933
Posted By Formulas
I knew there was something wrong outside the list...

I knew there was something wrong outside the list of parts

a 455 with a little bit of a cam in it good compression and 3.73 gears should bring a smile at some point..
Forum: THE LOBBY Yesterday, 01:35 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,430
Posted By Greg Reid
You guys are great..and Frank, I've been eating...

You guys are great..and Frank, I've been eating like a horse the last two days. That's a good sign.
Forum: THE LOBBY Yesterday, 01:34 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,430
Posted By Bills Auto Works
Sorry I am late to reading this thread as I was...

Sorry I am late to reading this thread as I was on a trip to the west coast & back, but Greg, you have prayers from Laura & I for a speedy recovery, so you can get back to doing what you love!!!!
...
Forum: THE LOBBY Yesterday, 01:11 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,430
Posted By 4zpeed
Glad to hear you can eat Greg, I know you said...

Glad to hear you can eat Greg, I know you said nutrition was a problem, it's nice to know they found the issue and you're getting good care. If you haven't noticed you're a very popular guy. Hope the...
Forum: THE LOBBY Yesterday, 12:53 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 1,519
Posted By george kujanski
I blew up the tweeters in a pair of Large Advents...

I blew up the tweeters in a pair of Large Advents with the AR-1500 back in the day. I had a demo/test vinyl that came with my Shure V15 Type II cartridge. One one side it has orchestral bells...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH Yesterday, 12:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 146
Posted By Dick Boneske
We always aimed for 12 degrees initial and about...

We always aimed for 12 degrees initial and about 34 degrees all in by 2500 rpm. That should work for your 421. If you want better fuel economy, adding vacuum advance will help, but be careful. The...
Forum: THE LOBBY Yesterday, 11:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 158
Posted By Lemans64
Optical Illusions.

Was out at a coffee night and took this picture with some friends, once I got home I enlarge the pic and noticed this on the 1/4 panel. Scared some friends with the picture. LOL.
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 09:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 323
Posted By Jay S
It is hard to say what all has been done inside...

It is hard to say what all has been done inside of the engine after 50+ years. Could have several thing hurting it.

These screen shots are pretty close to the actual compression on a 69 400, with...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 06:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 323
Posted By Cliff R
Comp grinds everything in their arsenal on a...

Comp grinds everything in their arsenal on a tight LSA. That NEVER works out well until you start getting into some of their grinds with a lot of seat timing and even then there are a LOT better...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 04:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 297
Posted By 64speed
Your last setup is exact same as mine except...

Your last setup is exact same as mine except mines run out the back. I love the sound!
Forum: THE LOBBY Yesterday, 04:22 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 583
Posted By Joe's Garage
Probably not the youngest, but definitely in 'the group'.....

I just clicked off the big ' 3 0 ' last month.

I've had my 1970 GTO since I was 17. Dad got me started down the Pontiac path about ten years before that.......

I'm the fifth owner and I have...
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