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Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 12-12-2023, 03:47 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,755
Posted By RA1John
EUN was stamped at PMD engine plant, along with...

EUN was stamped at PMD engine plant, along with the two-letter Broadcast 'pick-code', not at the vehicle assembly plants.

Only the VIN was gang stamped at vehicle plant in engine dress line.
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 09-28-2023, 08:43 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,368
Posted By RA1John
Here we go again ;) Sometime around the end...

Here we go again ;)

Sometime around the end of Sept., to the beginning of Oct, 1967, Lordstown Assembly began installing door glass (R/L) with a small white 'Bird' graphic (ceramic baked) in the...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-23-2023, 12:51 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,693
Posted By RA1John
PMD engine plant cast, machined, assembled and...

PMD engine plant cast, machined, assembled and painted the engine.

The vehicle assembly plant "dressed" the engine...
Alternator
Starter
Coil
Fan
AC compressor
PS pump
Engine mounts
Forum: SOLD Parts 08-09-2023, 08:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 822
Posted By RA1John
The 8C8 distributor has been sold.

The 8C8 distributor has been sold.
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 11-25-2022, 05:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,077
Posted By RA1John
While RAII engine parts are certainly highly...

While RAII engine parts are certainly highly desirable, the RA (early '68) engine parts can be as expensive (or more). a good 2506 short block would go for $5k+, "31" heads, $2-$3k, then there is the...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-06-2022, 01:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 783
Posted By RA1John
Fuel Vapor Line Hose Clamp (Wittek-Tower, SG-18)

Has anyone found a source for the assembly line Wittek Tower Clamps
used for Fuel Vapor Return Line Hose?

Stamped "SG-18"


Thanks
...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-20-2022, 08:01 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,889
Posted By RA1John
Actually, 1st Gen Firebirds were painted with...

Actually, 1st Gen Firebirds were painted with door and decklid latches & strikers previously installed.
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 02-20-2021, 06:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,670
Posted By RA1John
https://www.rubbercal.com/industrial-rubber/how-to...

https://www.rubbercal.com/industrial-rubber/how-to-vulcanize-rubber/
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 01-19-2020, 09:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,503
Posted By RA1John
67-69 Firewall Hole Usage

I'm working on a "map" of sorts that shows all holes on the firewall for '67-'69 Firebird.
Looking for any photos showing original wire routing on firewall around master cylinder area. Close-up pix...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-04-2014, 10:39 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,685
Posted By RA1John
Always amazes me when a topic like this comes up,...

Always amazes me when a topic like this comes up, how people generalize & exaggerate information, rumors & half-truths. How one's opinion or personal experience is somehow the authority or final word...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-19-2011, 12:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 304
Posted By RA1John
Leaking Heater Core (A/C): By-Pass Question

64 GTO w/Air Conditioning...
In storage 26 years.. Believe the heater core is leaking. Understand this is a fairly involved repair. Would like to temporarily by-pass the Heater Core to stop the...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 03-11-2011, 09:51 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,128
Posted By RA1John
Back in 1983, while I was stationed in S. Calif....

Back in 1983, while I was stationed in S. Calif. (USMC), I started collecting info on '64 GTOs. While treasure hunting in the Pick-A-Part yards from San Diego to Los Angeles, I made a point of...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 04-05-2009, 10:27 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,906
Posted By RA1John
Under rear seat, in rear seat cushion, in rear...

Under rear seat, in rear seat cushion, in rear seat back cushion, under RH front seat, under carpet (front- RH), under rear sound deadner (RH), RH front seat between frame & bracket.

Most of...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 01-16-2009, 08:41 PM
Replies: 295
Views: 33,766
Posted By RA1John
When I lived in S.Calif. '83-'87, there was a...

When I lived in S.Calif. '83-'87, there was a survivor '69 T/A (RAIII-Auto) in Tustin area.
Talked to the orig. owner several times when I'd see him around town. Not interested in selling it. Orig....
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 02-05-2008, 06:45 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,728
Posted By RA1John
Background info on Bob (former employee at...

Background info on Bob (former employee at Lordstown)....

Started at Lordstown in late '65 when the plant was being built.
Retired in '91 as a Paint Shop Superintendent. Worked in Trim, Final and...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 02-05-2008, 06:34 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,728
Posted By RA1John
Per Bob...Likely due to Operator error. Not...

Per Bob...Likely due to Operator error. Not following the Assembly Work Instructions.



Per Bob...He remembers seeing this Glass in racks (separate from standard)
however, he can't recall...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 02-03-2008, 04:14 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,728
Posted By RA1John
Waiting for feedback from Bob on inspection...

Waiting for feedback from Bob on inspection marks. We have spoke of this in the past and he confirmed that most (if not all) were torque verification (chassis). Keep in mind, many of these marks were...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 02-02-2008, 03:22 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,728
Posted By RA1John
Former Lordstown Employee available for questions

Over the years, I've come across many people who used to work at various GM/Fisher Body Assy Plants "back in the day". I'm amazed at the details these people remember.
Some from Mgmt., some from...
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