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Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts WANTED Today, 03:01 PM
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Posted By 'ol Pinion head
Totally Disagree! First, the 8.5 X-body rears...

Totally Disagree!
First, the 8.5 X-body rears did not come out til the '72 models were introduced. The '71 Ventura II's were introduced early in the Spring of '70 & ALL of this extended '71 model...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH Today, 01:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 128
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
70 Pontiac F-body V8 pulleys & brackets are of a...

70 Pontiac F-body V8 pulleys & brackets are of a different design than '70 Pontiac A-B-G series pieces.

Besides the difference in offsets, the '70 V8 Bird 2 groove crank pulleys are VERY similar...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH Today, 01:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 189
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
Darren, the Lucerne Blue HO-RA M22 GTO hardtop...

Darren, the Lucerne Blue HO-RA M22 GTO hardtop sounds like a very special one. My thought is if you have a fairly deep stock of nice used & nos parts, well worthy of taking to a high level.

D80...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH Today, 09:58 AM
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Views: 147
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
Have pieced together 11" rear brake sets from...

Have pieced together 11" rear brake sets from core backing plates for fresh built rears. Easiest & most affordable way for me was to start by disassembling nice clean core rear brakes down to the...
Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts FOR SALE Yesterday, 09:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 247
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
Not a Herb VSE front bar. VSE 2nd Gen front bar...

Not a Herb VSE front bar. VSE 2nd Gen front bar measures 1 5/16" diameter, & has a hole towards the end where each good sized Heim joint bolts.

Installed VSE bars & Koni shocks on my '80 over 40...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-12-2024, 04:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 218
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
Have examples of every different version of the...

Have examples of every different version of the late 60'S-72 GM A-body rears.
With factory drums installed, 61 5/16" from wheel mating to wheel mating flange.
Knock an 1" to 1 1 1/8" off the...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-12-2024, 03:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 363
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
While back bought a R89 battery topper, been...

While back bought a R89 battery topper, been watching for a used up R89 battery to do the exact same thing.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-12-2024, 03:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,107
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
At least with '71 & 72 HO Birds when built w...

At least with '71 & 72 HO Birds when built w M22's (as well as '73 455 w M21's), they all* came w a 3.42 gear, didnt matter if non air or factory AC. I don't like the extra weight either, but am...
Forum: 69-71 Judges only TECH 06-11-2024, 01:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 310
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
Sweet! Reads like a customer special order deal. ...

Sweet! Reads like a customer special order deal.

There was (is?) a Cardinal Red/Cameo white painted top 70 RA3 Judge hardtop in the OKC area. Fellow restored it from really solid roller condition...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-09-2024, 05:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 324
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
Weighed a bare '70 GTO Endura 56.8 lbs. The...

Weighed a bare '70 GTO Endura 56.8 lbs.
The steel reinforcement bracing weighs a bunch as well, I'd bet yet another 50lbs.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-09-2024, 04:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,107
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
Began putting together a "list" of known still...

Began putting together a "list" of known still existing '72 TransAms nearly 30 years ago. Around that time, knew of 8 '72 TransAms that were somewhat close in my region, along w one that an old...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-09-2024, 10:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 324
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
With a plastic version of the large reinforcement...

With a plastic version of the large reinforcement bar also included, $239 is def a very reasonable price to knock a LOT of weight off the frontend of a '70 GTO racecar. Still going to have to...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-08-2024, 10:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 207
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
YE was the 455 HO usage code with T400 & 2126...

YE was the 455 HO usage code with T400 & 2126 points distrib for '72 TransAms & A-body's.
Have owned a '72 YE shortblock w a Lakewood plant partial VIN, & have viewed several other YE's in...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-07-2024, 09:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,538
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
The AirForce was using dry ice blasting in the...

The AirForce was using dry ice blasting in the 80's.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-06-2024, 11:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 385
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
Over the last 25 years have been at least 5 or 6...

Over the last 25 years have been at least 5 or 6 different individuals that have made replica JW's from core wheels.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-06-2024, 10:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 246
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
just got in for the evening. cked in my '72 dated...

just got in for the evening. cked in my '72 dated Master Parts book, alternator belt is 1/2" shorter with the smaller diam 485397 pulley
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-06-2024, 03:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 246
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
The front & rear grooves of the 3 different ...

The front & rear grooves of the 3 different '71-77 Pontiac v8 pulleys are the same width & same depth. Same series of pulleys.

When one goes back to the '70 ONLY A-B-G series model Pontiac V8...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-06-2024, 10:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,107
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
Lightbulb Seriously doubt it. There are many here on PY,...

Seriously doubt it. There are many here on PY, that dont list all the Pontiacs they have in their collections. not in the info about, or in the signature line.

The previous question concerning...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-06-2024, 08:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 227
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
Concours

Concours
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-04-2024, 09:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 246
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
Both have exact same offset & spacing, designed...

Both have exact same offset & spacing, designed to be used with 55 amp alts or the 80 apps.
Will take some pics.
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-04-2024, 05:55 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 756
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
Easy rebuild on the early straight column. Be...

Easy rebuild on the early straight column.
Be very careful when removing the lower bearing assembly from the end of the tube.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-04-2024, 05:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 720
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
If it was here, it would get correct installation...

If it was here, it would get correct installation of a new roof skin. Hopefully, that's the major metal work needed.

With roof skin replacement & minimal extra metal work... can see here in...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-04-2024, 05:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 720
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
more info on this HO Formula: ...

more info on this HO Formula:

http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=822540
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-04-2024, 04:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 246
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
The above charts echo the assembly plant...

The above charts echo the assembly plant practices that I've encountered. that's not always the case!

Only the '72 automatic Firebirds w 455 HO & factory AC, used the smaller diam 485397 pulley....
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-02-2024, 07:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 365
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
Factory '71 455HO performance was a considerable...

Factory '71 455HO performance was a considerable step above that of the '71 L75 455.
While price wise in a '71 GTO, the '71 L75 was positioned just slightly more than the standard L78 400 400 Dport...
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