Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
05-01-2023, 07:00 PM
|
|
Replies: 442
Views: 105,661
It has been a while since I last updated this...
It has been a while since I last updated this thread, so time for an update. I'll rewind back to November '22 to pick back up where I left things here.
Since I have a new rear end and new (to me)...
|
|
Forum: OHC-6 TECH
10-31-2022, 05:57 AM
|
|
Replies: 118
Views: 31,264
GIVE ME FUEL , GIVE ME FIRE!
Well, that didn't take long now, did it? ;)
Hope to make a small run stand of sorts and hopefully,
I can fire her up before Christmas :D
...
|
|
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
04-03-2022, 09:57 PM
|
|
Replies: 442
Views: 105,661
It has been a few weeks since I last updated...
It has been a few weeks since I last updated here, but I have not been idle with the GTO. I have spent the past few weeks installing sound deadening throughout the cabin of the car. The entire floor...
|
|
Forum: THE LOBBY
03-04-2022, 11:14 PM
|
|
Replies: 10,202
Views: 1,713,272
Nice 1970 GTO in NW LA
The ad listing is not very complete but the car looks nice!
https://shreveport.craigslist.org/cto/d/cullen-1970/7453989122.html
James Q
|
|
Forum: THE LOBBY
02-24-2022, 07:36 AM
|
|
Replies: 42
Views: 5,968
Late nights in the shop remembering your Youth.
At 4 am this morning I was down in the shop working on the 68 GTO ... instrument panel is now in, radio most of the electrical from the firewall back.
I hooked up a power supply to the engine...
|
|
Forum: THE LOBBY
02-05-2022, 07:18 PM
|
|
Replies: 3
Views: 25,093
|
|
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH
01-07-2022, 11:53 PM
|
|
Replies: 4,157
Views: 669,093
|
|
Forum: THE LOBBY
01-06-2022, 11:09 PM
|
|
Replies: 43
Views: 2,904
Old Thread
I just ran across this thread, quite by accident, while doing a search.
I do have a pic of what the OP was asking for.
Nobody cares now. But I'll post it anyhow. :D
|
|
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH
08-13-2021, 02:53 PM
|
|
Replies: 37
Views: 6,804
|
|
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
07-26-2021, 04:00 PM
|
|
Replies: 442
Views: 105,661
I was pretty spooked at the thought of removing...
I was pretty spooked at the thought of removing the window trim before I did it, too. But when I finally got down to it, it wasn't terribly hard. You just have to work slowly and smartly.
The only...
|
|
Forum: THE LOBBY
04-07-2021, 04:55 PM
|
|
Replies: 10,202
Views: 1,713,272
They could order a delux interior that got you...
They could order a delux interior that got you base Firebird Bucket seats, better door panels than the hard plastic ones this one has, power brakes, Tilt Column, formula steering wheel, rally gauges,...
|
|
Forum: Pontiac - Street
03-14-2021, 11:28 PM
|
|
Replies: 177
Views: 39,492
Hyd Roller Lifter Oiling
One area you don't hear about with the drop in Hyd Roller Lifters is the lifter body going below the oil feed hole in the lifter bore. The measurement is 2.000 from the base circle of the roller cam...
|
|
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
02-23-2021, 10:17 PM
|
|
Replies: 21
Views: 2,504
Scott, another avenue might be to have a new...
Scott, another avenue might be to have a new overlay made of the 1968 version face and apply it to the aftermarket clock.
I wanted to add a "period looking" tach to the 1948 International box...
|
|
Forum: Pontiac - Street
02-19-2021, 08:07 PM
|
|
Replies: 82
Views: 6,338
Pontiac used different thickness on their head...
Pontiac used different thickness on their head gaskets. I see 2 part numbers used, 9792995 - .028"-.033", and 9790910 - no thickness listed. "995" is used by 1968 F-8/T-8 400 4 Bbl, 1968 P-8 HO,...
|
|
Forum: Pontiac - Street
02-19-2021, 07:47 PM
|
|
Replies: 82
Views: 6,338
|
|
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
12-27-2020, 07:30 PM
|
|
Replies: 185
Views: 39,294
The Joys of Auto Restorations
So I thought my restoration was totally completed except for a few items that are on back order
I fired the car up for the first time and the steering is all wacked and the power brakes blow. ...
|
|
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
10-15-2020, 07:04 AM
|
|
Replies: 27
Views: 2,502
I just changed springs and shocks on my 73'...
I just changed springs and shocks on my 73' formula, the old ones where eibach (i think) and som unknown brand shocks.
Previous owner have some how FUBAR'ed the springs, by not lining them up in the...
|
|
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
09-19-2020, 05:53 PM
|
|
Replies: 442
Views: 105,661
|
|
Forum: The Body Shop TECH
07-05-2020, 06:24 PM
|
|
Replies: 21
Views: 5,656
Painted my first car
You guys have helped me with auto body questions over the years, and this week I finally saw it through.
I used primer and paint mixed at my local Napa. The color laid down real nice. The clear...
|
|
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
03-12-2020, 01:15 AM
|
|
Replies: 442
Views: 105,661
Global West doesn't offer them in different...
Global West doesn't offer them in different sizes. They sell the same for all '64-72 GM A-Bodies, and they use 1/2" hardware. This means that if your spindles use 7/16" hardware to attach the...
|
|
Forum: Pontiac - Street
02-18-2020, 10:16 PM
|
|
Replies: 58
Views: 7,371
Here are my thoughts, and I am no expert.
...
Here are my thoughts, and I am no expert.
Not sure of the "why" on the rear oil galley plug and the .030" drilled hole to oil the gears. This was done on the SD455, as I recall, and it had an...
|
|
Forum: Pontiac - Street
02-14-2020, 11:31 PM
|
|
Replies: 58
Views: 7,371
I’ve experienced a few machine shops, mostly...
I’ve experienced a few machine shops, mostly through others folks. I’ve learned from their mistakes. The shop that performed work for me (a legit shop!), is no more. I learned from him and others...
|
|
Forum: Interior TECH
02-01-2020, 02:14 PM
|
|
Replies: 5
Views: 1,742
1965 Catalina seats redone.
Thought you guys on the PY forums would like to see a set of 65 Catalina sedan seats redone. They are actually from a Canadian Pontiac Laurentian.
The vinyl is Madrid, and close to the original...
|
