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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-21-2024, 03:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 120
Posted By SD73
Here's a pic what you're looking for. I do...

Here's a pic what you're looking for. I do believe it's a one year part. I don't think you need the latch unless you're missing any of the parts that the cable attachs to on the latch.
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Forum: 69-71 Judges only TECH 06-19-2024, 01:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 369
Posted By skunkwerks
Ram IV stuff is super cheap now.

When did prices come down. Very reasonable. Rods look a little weird.


https://www.ebay.com/itm/204394417469
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-18-2024, 12:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 126
Posted By SD455DJ
Agreed with 78w72. Dennis

Agreed with 78w72.

Dennis
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-18-2024, 10:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 126
Posted By 78w72
Cant comment on concours resto or 100% original...

Cant comment on concours resto or 100% original paint... but Ive always used a satin black, its not too flat & not too glossy & looks very close to original mid to later 2nd gen years. Many different...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-14-2024, 10:23 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 932
Posted By Dragncar
Molnars all day long. Or Scat H beams.

Molnars all day long. Or Scat H beams.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-14-2024, 01:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 179
Posted By johnta1
Try these? Water pump pulley: 480511 XW ...

Try these?

Water pump pulley: 480511 XW
Crankshaft pulley: 480507 XK
Power steering pulley: 480513 YM
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-14-2024, 07:30 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 932
Posted By Cliff R
The failure rate for cast cranks at or above the...

The failure rate for cast cranks at or above the 700hp mark is 100 percent!

I tried to use them here WAY back when they first came out. At that time I was using one of the best crank grinders in...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-14-2024, 12:50 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 932
Posted By Jay S
They have been around for quite a while. I have...

They have been around for quite a while. I have not had SGI or Star Galaxy stuff for a long time. Not sure how quality is these days, but I wouldn’t be afraid of one on a budget build, it is much...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-13-2024, 05:26 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 932
Posted By tom s
If using a cast crank I would feel better with a...

If using a cast crank I would feel better with a factory than a orient crank.Tom
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-10-2024, 06:37 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,491
Posted By unruhjonny
nice franken-thread! Yes, the spoiler will...

nice franken-thread!

Yes, the spoiler will cover up the holes from the trunk bird.

If you are going this route, I suggest you goop something to close the holes off... just incase.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-07-2024, 12:18 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,808
Posted By mgarblik
Just a side note concerning using a smoke machine...

Just a side note concerning using a smoke machine for leak testing. I have 100% success finding a leak using them. But you need to smoke test the engine without oil in the pan. It can have a quart...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-06-2024, 10:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 260
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
just got in for the evening. cked in my '72 dated...

just got in for the evening. cked in my '72 dated Master Parts book, alternator belt is 1/2" shorter with the smaller diam 485397 pulley
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-06-2024, 03:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,591
Posted By mgarblik
My 73 TA is being dry ice blasted today. Had it...

My 73 TA is being dry ice blasted today. Had it towed to the shop doing the work about 9:00 AM this morning. I went back over to the shop after 2 hours of blasting to have a look. Here is my...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-06-2024, 03:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 260
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
The front & rear grooves of the 3 different ...

The front & rear grooves of the 3 different '71-77 Pontiac v8 pulleys are the same width & same depth. Same series of pulleys.

When one goes back to the '70 ONLY A-B-G series model Pontiac V8...
Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted 06-06-2024, 03:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 494
Posted By ck67goat
455 HO Aluminum Intake - GM (not aftermarket)

This is a GM aluminum intake that I acquired from the original owner many years ago. The original owner decided to polish this intake and thereby removed both the date codes and casting #'s (though...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-06-2024, 02:08 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,808
Posted By Verdoro 68
I think you really need to confirm where the leak...

I think you really need to confirm where the leak is coming from. On my previous build I had a leaky pan, a leaky two piece rear main AND a leaky oil filter adapter due to a crack. It was a mess...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-05-2024, 04:47 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,808
Posted By JLMounce
You're 100% positive it's the rear main seal and...

You're 100% positive it's the rear main seal and not the pan gasket? The rear corners of the pan as well as the half moon cutout below the rear main is notorious for leaking. The factory pan...
Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts FOR SALE 06-05-2024, 02:29 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 159
Posted By skunkwerks
1971 HO Intake

www.ebay.com/itm/156239534730
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-04-2024, 04:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 260
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
The above charts echo the assembly plant...

The above charts echo the assembly plant practices that I've encountered. that's not always the case!

Only the '72 automatic Firebirds w 455 HO & factory AC, used the smaller diam 485397 pulley....
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-04-2024, 02:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 260
Posted By Kenth
HTH. Right click, save and turn to read.

HTH.
Right click, save and turn to read.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-02-2024, 05:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,395
Posted By jhein
Driven GP-1, 15/40 because that's what my builder...

Driven GP-1, 15/40 because that's what my builder recommended. I'm sending in a sample for analysis this week to see what's going on in there.

There was a discussion here recently about using...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-02-2024, 02:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 836
Posted By b-man
Stay off of Fakebook when looking for automotive...

Stay off of Fakebook when looking for automotive advice would be my suggestion.

You already knew it was bad advice when you first saw it there.
Forum: Exhaust TECH 05-30-2024, 08:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 338
Posted By tom s
If it’s head to manifold use Remflex

If it’s head to manifold use Remflex
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 05-30-2024, 07:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 349
Posted By Rachelsdad
GM used acrylic lacquer from the 1960's into the...

GM used acrylic lacquer from the 1960's into the 1980's, when they switched to Deltron (urethane based). My 1980 Phoenix was acrylic lacquer.

To test for lacquer vs enamel vs urethane, find a test...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-30-2024, 04:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,850
Posted By R 70 Judge
Update: Mike from Molnar called me today. The...

Update: Mike from Molnar called me today. The 3.25” main 4” stroke cranks are completed and ready to ship. We both chuckled a bit when he read the invoice and it said I had placed my order and $200...
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