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Forum: THE LOBBY 12-02-2023, 01:11 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,509
Posted By JLBIII
I'm in SE PA and used Dick's Radiator in...

I'm in SE PA and used Dick's Radiator in Pottstown to rebuild the radiator in my 68 Firebird. Chris does a lot of radiator repairs and restorations. He does nice work and is a pretty good guy even...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-08-2023, 09:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,373
Posted By JLBIII
I ran 6AN braided stainless lines and used these...

I ran 6AN braided stainless lines and used these fittings for my radiator.

https://www.yogisinc.com/product_search/?q=GS231102
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-22-2023, 11:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,439
Posted By JLBIII
Update: I ordered the KRE heads almost 3 weeks...

Update: I ordered the KRE heads almost 3 weeks ago after talking to Jeff Kauffman. They were delivered to my house yesterday. Going to be a busy winter here.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-21-2023, 02:26 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,258
Posted By JLBIII
I remember those with 4 bolt flanges, heavier...

I remember those with 4 bolt flanges, heavier steel and white paint that would flake off. I got a set back around 73 for my 65 Mustang. IIRC they were a fairly easy install even with the Z bar. Good...
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-27-2023, 05:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,000
Posted By JLBIII
I had a BK amputation 9 years ago and have a...

I had a BK amputation 9 years ago and have a prosthetic right leg. Most people don't realize i have one. I get around pretty well and usually park some distance away from entrances so people who...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-24-2023, 01:46 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,439
Posted By JLBIII
Thanks for the replies. I've decided to use the...

Thanks for the replies. I've decided to use the KISS principle and go with the as cast heads using my current rockers and manifolds for now. I think the 290 ported heads might be a little bit of...
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-21-2023, 03:17 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,571
Posted By JLBIII
"Sunday at.....Raceway Park!"

"Sunday at.....Raceway Park!"
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-21-2023, 10:19 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,571
Posted By JLBIII
Cherry bombs

Cherry bombs
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-16-2023, 12:09 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,801
Posted By JLBIII
I've had Hagerty for some time now. The right...

I've had Hagerty for some time now. The right rear quarter panel on my Camaro got hit and needed to be replaced. The repair shop I use has a good working relationship with Hagerty. I dropped my car...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-09-2023, 07:01 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,029
Posted By JLBIII
It reads " Formulated for use in GM, Ford ,...

It reads " Formulated for use in GM, Ford , Chrysler, Toyota. Not for use in Honda or Acura vehicles"
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-14-2023, 03:47 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,504
Posted By JLBIII
On the 067 cam, I have a 68 Firebird with a...

On the 067 cam, I have a 68 Firebird with a 400HO, TH400 and ac. It is my understanding that the 067 was used in the 400HO with TH400 trans and the 068 was used in a 400HO with a manual trans.
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-23-2023, 05:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,063
Posted By JLBIII
After looking at and agreeing on a price for the...

After looking at and agreeing on a price for the car we went to my bank to have a cashier's check made out to the seller and handed directly to them there in the bank. I was lucky my bank had a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-21-2023, 12:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 546
Posted By JLBIII
We did some tuning on it. We tweaked the timing a...

We did some tuning on it. We tweaked the timing a little. The dyno operator was happy to see the a/f ratio averaging 13 at WOT with the Qjet.

Hope to get it to the track next weekend. Fingers...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-20-2023, 07:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 546
Posted By JLBIII
Chassis dyno numbers

Pulled the original 400 HO engine that was getting a little tired out of my 68 Firebird. In it's place put in a fresh build based on a '73 400 block with a 4.25 Eagle crankshaft, Comp 230/236 roller...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-11-2023, 01:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,226
Posted By JLBIII
I'm waiting on a pair of Morris 3 pt belts for my...

I'm waiting on a pair of Morris 3 pt belts for my Firebird. Looking forward to putting them in.
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-04-2023, 09:36 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 9,463
Posted By JLBIII
The rally II center caps on my 68 Firebird have...

The rally II center caps on my 68 Firebird have "PMD" on them.
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-27-2023, 10:43 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,952
Posted By JLBIII
You cannot tell if an AR15/M16 rifle is full auto...

You cannot tell if an AR15/M16 rifle is full auto by the bolt carrier. A lot of semi-auto AR15's have a "full auto" bolt carrier. When the M16 is used in training and some competitions there is a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-09-2022, 12:20 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,761
Posted By JLBIII
Years ago I used kerosene to flush out a Triumph...

Years ago I used kerosene to flush out a Triumph motorcycle engine that had been sitting awhile. It also had a 6 volt system. Flush worked well and got the engine running again. It was still running...
Forum: Northeast 10-01-2022, 09:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,444
Posted By JLBIII
I was there with my yellow Bird last year for...

I was there with my yellow Bird last year for Nostalgia day and BOP day. Put a new engine and trans in this summer so not ready for the road yet. Thinking about just driving down anyway if it isn't...
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-25-2022, 10:11 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,762
Posted By JLBIII
Just started getting back into the sport 2.5 yrs...

Just started getting back into the sport 2.5 yrs ago. Still very much old school using hand tools. Only have a small compressor that's not really enough to power any pneumatic tools. I have started...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-07-2022, 07:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,552
Posted By JLBIII
Just had my original '68 4 core radiator rebuilt...

Just had my original '68 4 core radiator rebuilt at a local shop. They recommended either Peak original green concentrate or 50/50 for it.
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-20-2022, 11:00 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,319
Posted By JLBIII
Another vote for 3 ton HF lo-pro. Using it for 2...

Another vote for 3 ton HF lo-pro. Using it for 2 years now.
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 02-16-2022, 10:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,168
Posted By JLBIII
I went with Eaton springs. Their tech was most...

I went with Eaton springs. Their tech was most helpful on what springs I should run. Installed their rear leaf springs last summer on my FB. Front end is apart right now and have a matching set of...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-31-2022, 10:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,098
Posted By JLBIII
Must be the same news feed that calls all...

Must be the same news feed that calls all firearms "assault weapons"
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-05-2021, 09:23 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,639
Posted By JLBIII
There's a lot to be said about running a points...

There's a lot to be said about running a points distributor.
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