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Forum: Electrical Tech 06-20-2024, 05:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 141
Posted By Goatracer1
You never said what the car is but most car's...

You never said what the car is but most car's brake lights run through the directional light switch.
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-20-2024, 05:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 875
Posted By Goatracer1
It's your own fault. If you spent a few bucks...

It's your own fault. If you spent a few bucks more when you need parts and went to an independent auto parts store Those people knew how to help you. Most of those stores are out of business now...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-21-2024, 04:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 623
Posted By Goatracer1
Probably the Fastest (not the quickest) of the...

Probably the Fastest (not the quickest) of the cars in the muscle era wasn't a GM or even the Big 3. It was the Studebaker Avanti.
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-19-2024, 10:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 610
Posted By Goatracer1
You do NOT want an 8 inch or smaller booster....

You do NOT want an 8 inch or smaller booster. They are for very light cars like street rods.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-19-2024, 10:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,285
Posted By Goatracer1
Years ago I built a 421 bored out to 428 with #62...

Years ago I built a 421 bored out to 428 with #62 heads with slightly opened chambers and a mild port job. It used a 1968 intake manifold and the original 1967 GTO carb, headers, HS roller rockers...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-06-2024, 12:04 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,343
Posted By Goatracer1
Champ we have no GM dealerships in town and even...

Champ we have no GM dealerships in town and even if there were Parts dept wouldn't be open after 5PM or on weekends.
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 05-04-2024, 11:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 413
Posted By Goatracer1
If you put lacquer thinner on lacquer the paint...

If you put lacquer thinner on lacquer the paint will come off. If you leave it on a while gasoline will soften it also.
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 04-24-2024, 08:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 640
Posted By Goatracer1
If I remember correctly you have an AFB 4bbl with...

If I remember correctly you have an AFB 4bbl with a vacuum dashpot. The dashpot is supposed to prevent that condition. Is it working and adjusted correctly?
Forum: Interior TECH 04-18-2024, 11:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 448
Posted By Goatracer1
1962 dash

Can anyone tell me what the wood overlay is on the dash of a 1962 Bonneville? Is it stained or just clear coated?
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 04-04-2024, 10:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 923
Posted By Goatracer1
For what it's worth to you I checked the service...

For what it's worth to you I checked the service manuals from 1962-1967 and they all said 1 inch bore.
Forum: Suspension TECH 03-20-2024, 09:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 975
Posted By Goatracer1
Are you putting the same bar back on? If not you...

Are you putting the same bar back on? If not you can cut the bar to remove it.
Forum: Electrical Tech 03-15-2024, 04:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 860
Posted By Goatracer1
Sometimes you can find a Sun VAT-40 tester on...

Sometimes you can find a Sun VAT-40 tester on ebay cheap. They were almost indestructible and worked great.
Forum: Electrical Tech 03-15-2024, 04:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,179
Posted By Goatracer1
There is a number on the side of the distributor...

There is a number on the side of the distributor just below where the cap sits. Give us the number. The are only 2 types of ignition points from 1957-1974. The first is separate point and condenser...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-07-2024, 12:07 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,983
Posted By Goatracer1
Nothing will stop someone who has enough time or...

Nothing will stop someone who has enough time or a truck. 2 things that I have found that have actually stopped the theft of a car are :1) Fuel shut off especially for carbureted cars. The car will...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-17-2024, 08:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,429
Posted By Goatracer1
The resistance wire should be very noticeable. It...

The resistance wire should be very noticeable. It is white-ish and has a braided insulation. What car?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-16-2024, 02:24 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,641
Posted By Goatracer1
i82much, Your wood chipper might not make it....

i82much, Your wood chipper might not make it. Several years ago I saw a Lawn tractor at Lebanon Valley Dragway with a M/T Hemi headed 421 in it. Guy used it for tractor pulling competition.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-13-2024, 08:34 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,319
Posted By Goatracer1
Everyone else has covered your engine. I'll...

Everyone else has covered your engine. I'll mention rear end choices. I built a 1961 Chevy PU with a 1965 389 , Turbo 400 and used the 3.08 that was in the car I got the 389 from. I welded the...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 02-13-2024, 03:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 586
Posted By Goatracer1
The wheel base is the same between GP and...

The wheel base is the same between GP and Catalina and the wheel base on the Catalina is the same between 2 and 4 door. I don't see why they should be different.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-12-2024, 08:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 855
Posted By Goatracer1
I bought the Chevy one. The ad said Corvair but...

I bought the Chevy one. The ad said Corvair but the bearing said full size Chevy when it arrived. It was from a Chevy Restoration parts company so it must be in stock. It was under $30 including...
Forum: Members Helping Members 02-12-2024, 08:52 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,344
Posted By Goatracer1
You people keep bashing Drum brakes but I wiped...

You people keep bashing Drum brakes but I wiped out the disc brakes on my Caprice wagon coming down Mt Washington because it had no engine braking. I had previously driven the Mountain with my 1966...
Forum: Big Pontiac(incl G-body)Parts WANTED 02-11-2024, 04:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 610
Posted By Goatracer1
Found 2 bucket seats locally with good chrome for...

Found 2 bucket seats locally with good chrome for $100 so I bought them. Now have spare parts plus 2 extra seat frames.
Forum: Members Helping Members 02-11-2024, 04:25 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,344
Posted By Goatracer1
I am old enough to have driven most of these cars...

I am old enough to have driven most of these cars when they were new. I knew NOBODY back then that towed with a truck. Trucks were uncomfortable, didn't handle worth sh-- and contrary to what you may...
Forum: Members Helping Members 02-08-2024, 07:20 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,344
Posted By Goatracer1
I used my 1963 Bonneville to pull our 24 foot...

I used my 1963 Bonneville to pull our 24 foot travel trailer with no problems. Brakes should not be a problem because in most states the trailer is required to have brakes. If your tow car's brakes...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-08-2024, 12:36 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,678
Posted By Goatracer1
I drove these cars when they were only a couple...

I drove these cars when they were only a couple of years old as daily drivers and they made great winter cars. Snow tires with a limited slip differential and some weight in the trunk worked great....
Forum: Ames Customer Satisfaction Forum 02-08-2024, 12:23 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 669
Posted By Goatracer1
Suggestion

First off let me say that I am satisfied with your service. But, I have a suggestion. It is hard to find parts for the full sized Pontiacs. I realize that there probably not as big a market as for...
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