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Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-13-2024, 10:40 AM
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Posted By 79 Phoenix
Been working on a lot of tedious stuff and had to...

Been working on a lot of tedious stuff and had to wait for a bushing to come in, but the clutch is adjusted, back-lock installed correctly (I think).

I found the 73 Firebird LH exhaust manifold...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-06-2024, 10:50 PM
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Posted By 79 Phoenix
I've been working on the clutch linkage to get it...

I've been working on the clutch linkage to get it freed up, de-rusted and painted. I replaced the bushings and retainer + fresh grease on the bell crank. Mostly installed now.

Also found the LH...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-27-2024, 04:35 PM
Replies: 251
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Posted By 79 Phoenix
Engine and trans in! :) Next clutch linkage and...

Engine and trans in! :) Next clutch linkage and engine wiring harness.
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-22-2024, 02:55 PM
Replies: 251
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Posted By 79 Phoenix
Got the transmission in. Next week engine and...

Got the transmission in. Next week engine and trans will be bolted in!
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-26-2024, 05:17 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 23,346
Posted By 79 Phoenix
As the work continues, I replaced front and rear...

As the work continues, I replaced front and rear Transmission seals and side cover gasket. Also cleaned and painted the transmission a cast iron color since that's what it is.

I also replaced...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-16-2024, 09:19 PM
Replies: 11
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Posted By 79 Phoenix
http://www.garagemotorsports.com/

http://www.garagemotorsports.com/
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-14-2024, 07:54 PM
Replies: 251
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Posted By 79 Phoenix
latest progress

Well things are moving along slowly but surely. Gas line and brake line in (except across rear axle). Steering box and tie rods in and rear springs and shocks in. Rear brakes in. Next is gas tank....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-17-2023, 05:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,592
Posted By 79 Phoenix
Well, I cut my one-piece line back in front of...

Well, I cut my one-piece line back in front of lower control arm. The shorter rear piece was still tough to wrestle through but I got it in w/o kinking it. I did need to temporarily remove 2 of the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-14-2023, 03:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 515
Posted By 79 Phoenix
Thanks Jonny--Just called and ordered front o...

Thanks Jonny--Just called and ordered front o ring, side cover gasket and rear seal from The Garage. Really nice people and very knowledgeable, helpful and prices reasonable Thanks for steering me...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-09-2023, 08:36 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,060
Posted By 79 Phoenix
I just checked VIN code on the block. 8th digit...

I just checked VIN code on the block. 8th digit from the end is also a 6.
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 11-07-2023, 04:44 PM
Replies: 251
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Posted By 79 Phoenix
Both sides are 5 holes drilled and tapped.

Both sides are 5 holes drilled and tapped.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-04-2023, 02:38 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,060
Posted By 79 Phoenix
Well I got pictures of the crank and it looks...

Well I got pictures of the crank and it looks good! Should accept a pilot bushing... or bearing.
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-13-2023, 11:57 AM
Replies: 251
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Posted By 79 Phoenix
Okay...Here are codes... There is a big "350" on...

Okay...Here are codes... There is a big "350" on the side of the block.

The last picture must be the serial# ? The Date appears to be Jan 15 (or16) 71.
Not sure what XR suffix means...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-12-2023, 03:37 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 23,346
Posted By 79 Phoenix
I appreciate you looking at this.. Yes, I think...

I appreciate you looking at this.. Yes, I think you are right. I wonder if it's even as much cam as original?

Anyway, the way the exhaust sounded when I listened to the video of it running before...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-01-2023, 05:34 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 23,346
Posted By 79 Phoenix
Thanks John. I knew it had the 2 bbl 350 but was...

Thanks John. I knew it had the 2 bbl 350 but was hoping for 3.55 gears... 3.23 not too bad though. My 79 Phoenix came from factory with 2.42 gears!

Also thanks for the gear ratio/tire size/RPM...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-03-2023, 05:07 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 23,346
Posted By 79 Phoenix
Progress on the GT-37

I just bought this 71 GT-37 the other day. Floors, trunk, frame seem to be solid. Just one small hole in trunk and lots of surface rust on frame. The body is pretty rough. It needs passenger lower...
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