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Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-31-2024, 03:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 518
Posted By ANDYA
When I purchased my 65 GTO it had the factory...

When I purchased my 65 GTO it had the factory rear with stock Ralley I wheels. After measuring I decided on an aftermarket wheel 15 x 8 with a 5” backspace and 275 60/15 tires. The wheels fit nicely...
Forum: THE LOBBY 10-18-2023, 09:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 623
Posted By ANDYA
Joel Rosen

Just found out that Joel Rosen of Baldwin Motion passed away. Obviously not a Pontiac guy but legendary among the Chevy faithful. Definitely a key player when it comes to the whole muscle car era....
Forum: Pontiac - Race 10-03-2023, 09:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 524
Posted By ANDYA
Last year my friend was working in his 65 GTO and...

Last year my friend was working in his 65 GTO and he had his intake off. I took the opportunity to bring over my bathtub and give it a try. He had only one Edelbrock carb so we put it in the front...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-02-2023, 05:50 PM
Replies: 557
Views: 98,469
Posted By ANDYA
I haven’t done anything with my bathtub yet( late...

I haven’t done anything with my bathtub yet( late style) as I’m finishing up a 455 project for my 70 GTO convertible. The bathtub eventually will be going into a 65 GTO. Looking forward to Ohio in a...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-27-2022, 09:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 827
Posted By ANDYA
I ran into the same problem when I installed new...

I ran into the same problem when I installed new springs in my 65. The new insulators would not conform to the shape of the spring. I had to zip tie them on to keep them in place long enough to...
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-18-2022, 09:24 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,641
Posted By ANDYA
Here in New York it’s a $10 safety inspection...

Here in New York it’s a $10 safety inspection only.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-21-2022, 08:49 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,978
Posted By ANDYA
Don’t forget a good dial indicator and magnetic...

Don’t forget a good dial indicator and magnetic stand. Needed for degreeing a cam, checking crankshaft endplay etc.
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 07-12-2022, 09:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,013
Posted By ANDYA
I would have to agree with dirtybird.. I have a...

I would have to agree with dirtybird.. I have a 67 326 HO survivor car and it’s the same way. The decal is on the passenger side and is the only decal under the hood.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-26-2022, 09:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,646
Posted By ANDYA
As stated already, a .030 428 with a 455 crank...

As stated already, a .030 428 with a 455 crank will be a stock dimension 455. Both blocks are getting hard to come by but the 421 is definitely more rare. I would put the 421 aside and use it for a...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-25-2022, 05:18 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 10,521
Posted By ANDYA
Yes,, Nunzi is very much alive and still very...

Yes,, Nunzi is very much alive and still very sharp. He’s still at it working on his own projects. I always joke with him saying that if he came out of retirement he could pick up where he left off.😊...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-25-2022, 02:11 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,956
Posted By ANDYA
A standard deflecting beam torque wrench requires...

A standard deflecting beam torque wrench requires the user to look directly down on the scale to read it properly. That’s where the user error comes in. If you look at the scale from an angle you...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-13-2022, 10:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,200
Posted By ANDYA
I just finished having this same discussion with...

I just finished having this same discussion with a friend who is getting ready to build a garage to hold several cars. A garage 25 ft. deep is workable, but 30 ft will be much better. If you have a...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-05-2021, 01:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,787
Posted By ANDYA
Over the years I have spoken to Jim several times...

Over the years I have spoken to Jim several times at different shows. Always a gentleman he was willing to speak with me, answer my questions and tell some of his stories. He is definitely one of the...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 02-28-2021, 08:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 680
Posted By ANDYA
Just looked in the Ames catalog. They have a...

Just looked in the Ames catalog. They have a centerlink for 67-68 that will work for both 6 cyl and V8 applications. Being you are going to have to change the pitman arm to the curved version and...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 02-28-2021, 02:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 680
Posted By ANDYA
As far as I know the steering boxes were all the...

As far as I know the steering boxes were all the same. I have never heard anyone say that there were 2 different boxes . As for the centerlink, there is a 6 cyl and a V8 link. The links are slightly...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-19-2021, 02:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 958
Posted By ANDYA
Another vote for the Canton pan, its a nice...

Another vote for the Canton pan, its a nice piece. Like was previously stated, don't use a stock tray. On my 428 build I used the Tomahawk windage tray. It's extra thick and stiffer than the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-30-2020, 10:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,027
Posted By ANDYA
That's the way they're supposed to be on a first...

That's the way they're supposed to be on a first gen Firebird. I have both 67 and 69 Firebirds and the engines are slightly offset just like what you are seeing on your car.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-01-2020, 08:09 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,211
Posted By ANDYA
A friend of mine has a 66 421 and it is scalloped...

A friend of mine has a 66 421 and it is scalloped just like yours . I have a 65 421 and it is straight across.
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-28-2014, 05:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,403
Posted By ANDYA
A friend of mine owns the actual 68 Grand Prix...

A friend of mine owns the actual 68 Grand Prix that was used in the movie "Goodfellas". To this day he is sorry he let them use it. When he got the car back it was scratched, dinged, the trunk was...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 11-04-2013, 01:09 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,319
Posted By ANDYA
For break-in I would go with Brad Penn 30wt...

For break-in I would go with Brad Penn 30wt break-in oil and a bottle of GM Eos. After that I would use Brad Penn 20w-50 or any other oil designed for our older engines with lots of ZDDP in it.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-31-2013, 11:55 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,631
Posted By ANDYA
I have the Autogear M22 wide in my 69 Bird with a...

I have the Autogear M22 wide in my 69 Bird with a 428 and 3.73 rear. So far it's working good. With the wide ratio and 3.73 be sure to use a tall rear tire (27"-28") as the first gear multiplication...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 10-22-2013, 05:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 501
Posted By ANDYA
I'm not a big fan of the "Chip Foose" style two...

I'm not a big fan of the "Chip Foose" style two -tone paint jobs. They are a fad like the wild paint jobs of the 70's and will eventually go out of style if they have not already. My vote would be...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 10-06-2013, 01:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 519
Posted By ANDYA
For my 69 Bird resto I used the Auto Twirler. It...

For my 69 Bird resto I used the Auto Twirler. It comes with a separate attachment that bolts to the rear spring shackle point.
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