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Forum: THE LOBBY 05-03-2024, 11:23 PM
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Views: 34,754
Posted By 67drake
That was AFTER a lecture on how bad detonation is...

That was AFTER a lecture on how bad detonation is for an engine. I was 16 once too ya know! :)
Told him to keep his heavy foot out of it. The GTO is set up for beating on, the LeMans with the stock...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-03-2024, 09:44 PM
Replies: 476
Views: 34,754
Posted By 67drake
Finally got one of the Pontiac’s out! Got my...

Finally got one of the Pontiac’s out!
Got my Mercury that I did the engine rebuild on drivable now. So pulled it out and swapped positions in the garage with the ‘63 LeMans.
Lemans is running...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-30-2024, 11:19 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,516
Posted By 67drake
That’s why I buy drivers, so I can drive them. ...

That’s why I buy drivers, so I can drive them.
I did the car show thing years ago, and didn’t really care for most of the people, and it was a drag trying to keep my car clean and have fun with it...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-28-2024, 09:34 PM
Replies: 476
Views: 34,754
Posted By 67drake
Nothing on my Pontiacs, but I did break my...

Nothing on my Pontiacs, but I did break my Mercury engine and cam in today. NOW, I can focus on my Pontiacs. :)
Man I was nervous about that HFT break in, but seems OK. It fired instantly, and runs...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-18-2024, 06:25 AM
Replies: 476
Views: 34,754
Posted By 67drake
Well, I had always thought it was a 221 based on...

Well, I had always thought it was a 221 based on the casting codes. After I pulled the engine and inspected it, I found it to be a 260! I brought this issue with the codes up over on a Ford website,...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-17-2024, 09:58 PM
Replies: 476
Views: 34,754
Posted By 67drake
Haven’t really posted much lately because my non...

Haven’t really posted much lately because my non Pontiac has been getting my attention. Dropped the engine in my ‘62 Mercury this week after I pulled it for a rebuild. Should be able to break the cam...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-11-2024, 11:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 628
Posted By 67drake
Just heard this on the way to work this morning....

Just heard this on the way to work this morning. :)

https://youtube.com/watch?v=PR9ViPdGEaU&si=1cPR2gSBIEqnNzf_
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-13-2024, 11:33 AM
Replies: 476
Views: 34,754
Posted By 67drake
Ah, the 11’s are calling!

Ah, the 11’s are calling!
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-04-2024, 02:48 PM
Replies: 476
Views: 34,754
Posted By 67drake
He did OK. Grew up riding dirt bikes, so familiar...

He did OK. Grew up riding dirt bikes, so familiar withthe idea behind feathering the clutch, but throw in an old original worn out shifter and it can be challenging. He was a little nervous about...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-03-2024, 09:27 PM
Replies: 476
Views: 34,754
Posted By 67drake
And then threw my new center link in.

And then threw my new center link in.
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-03-2024, 04:47 PM
Replies: 476
Views: 34,754
Posted By 67drake
Record temperatures here in SW Wisconsin today....

Record temperatures here in SW Wisconsin today. Above 70 right now. Tired of working of stuff, and my GTO looked sad and dusty. My son has his learners permit and needs to learn how to shift a...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-25-2024, 03:43 PM
Replies: 476
Views: 34,754
Posted By 67drake
Nothing yet. But I was in Florida visiting...

Nothing yet. But I was in Florida visiting kids/grandkids all week, and had parts for all 3 of my older cars on order that arrived. Now unboxing, and it’s close to 60 here in SW Wisconsin, so have...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-19-2024, 01:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 402
Posted By 67drake
They are reusable. I put mine on in ‘08, but...

They are reusable. I put mine on in ‘08, but haven’t had the heads off since to verify that for myself.
Remember, You have to make sure heads have the correct RA on the surface to use them though.
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-14-2024, 09:43 PM
Replies: 476
Views: 34,754
Posted By 67drake
Pulled LeMans distributor to send off for...

Pulled LeMans distributor to send off for rebuilding and convert back to points, ditching this old Pertronix set up.
Forum: Members Helping Members 02-08-2024, 07:35 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,930
Posted By 67drake
And you don’t want to be pulling with highway...

And you don’t want to be pulling with highway gears, like 2.56 or something. That transmission with be slipping like all get out.
Forum: Members Helping Members 02-08-2024, 06:50 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,930
Posted By 67drake
External transmission cooler probably wouldn’t be...

External transmission cooler probably wouldn’t be a bad idea too. I’d do it if the trailer wasn’t too heavy, as Bill said.
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-17-2024, 07:08 PM
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Views: 533,670
Posted By 67drake
Nice……Pontiac!

Nice……Pontiac!
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-12-2024, 08:46 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,826
Posted By 67drake
I’ve mentioned this before in other threads. ...

I’ve mentioned this before in other threads.
Example, my wife drove an ‘03 Avalon for years, I NEVER got more than about 8-9 months (around 15,000 miles) out of the front brakes, even using top of...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-11-2024, 06:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,655
Posted By 67drake
I remember when I was 11-12 years old I went to...

I remember when I was 11-12 years old I went to visit my sister and her husband in Hot Springs SD. I went out to cut some firewood one day with my brother in law outside of town. We turned up a long...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-10-2024, 08:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,655
Posted By 67drake
That WAS a nice Chevelle.

That WAS a nice Chevelle.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-03-2024, 02:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,106
Posted By 67drake
Yes, I’ve been using the adaptive one line, and...

Yes, I’ve been using the adaptive one line, and they seem to last the longest, never squeak, and don’t put a layer of brake dust on the rims.
This is the first time I’ve seen them with this coating...
Forum: Members Helping Members 12-31-2023, 11:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,257
Posted By 67drake
After I posted this I realized the 10,000 was...

After I posted this I realized the 10,000 was gross weight. In reality probably about 1500 lbs. lighter as it would sit on a lift. I do have a VERY beefy brush guard, as well as a 12,000 lb. winch...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-20-2023, 09:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,598
Posted By 67drake
Thanks everyone for the suggestions

Thanks everyone for the suggestions
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-19-2023, 07:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,598
Posted By 67drake
Ugh. Unfortunately, this is for my ‘62 Mercury...

Ugh. Unfortunately, this is for my ‘62 Mercury engine, so needs to be semi gloss black. The POR engine paint in black is gloss only. I think that would look a little weird.
Reason for brush on is...
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-18-2023, 11:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 654
Posted By 67drake
Spot on

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