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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH Yesterday, 02:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 235
Posted By Shiny
Gorgeous car, nicely sold!

Gorgeous car, nicely sold!
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-18-2024, 01:31 PM
Replies: 833
Views: 85,254
Posted By Shiny
You continue to set a high bar! I like that...

You continue to set a high bar!

I like that Butler chose to illustrate the sticker... any chance you influenced that? ;)
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-18-2024, 10:26 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 11,408
Posted By Shiny
That must be exciting! Time lapse and a crew of...

That must be exciting! Time lapse and a crew of construction guys makes it look way too easy. Glad the weather cooperated!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-16-2024, 02:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,071
Posted By Shiny
Probably not too many sources for an IC like that...

Probably not too many sources for an IC like that in 1974... TI, Fairchild?

And I don't think any company except IBM had flip-chip interconnect technology back then, but maybe Delco was printing...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-15-2024, 09:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,071
Posted By Shiny
Those are both thick-film hybrid circuits...

Those are both thick-film hybrid circuits (screen-printed and sintered conductors on alumina ceramic substrates).... nostalgic for me! Thanks for posting those. Many years ago, George helped me fix...
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-14-2024, 08:50 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 27,977
Posted By Shiny
This one missed that party. Beautiful pearl...

This one missed that party. Beautiful pearl paint, photo doesn't do it justice.

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Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-14-2024, 04:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 286
Posted By Shiny
Nice!

Nice!
Forum: Members Helping Members 09-13-2024, 12:56 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 26,858
Posted By Shiny
We see it about the same and agree it's not just...

We see it about the same and agree it's not just zinc... it's any electroplating. This is one benefit of electroless nickel...it's a good way to avoid risk for hydrogen embrittlement on hardened...
Forum: Members Helping Members 09-13-2024, 10:58 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 26,858
Posted By Shiny
Not an expert but you should not worry much about...

Not an expert but you should not worry much about embrittling mild steel parts. Anything high strength, heat-treated, or high carbon would be risky. High-strength fasteners and springs would be...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-12-2024, 03:30 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,335
Posted By Shiny
Good info! Thanks for sharing those.

Good info! Thanks for sharing those.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-12-2024, 03:28 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,335
Posted By Shiny
OK, thanks... like an "anti-galling" thing. ...

OK, thanks... like an "anti-galling" thing.

I'm always leary of plating on parts that I think need to be heat-treated... especially when they may be sourced without a lot of quality control...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-12-2024, 03:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,335
Posted By Shiny
At $30 a pop for the old stock Mr. Gasket keys, I...

At $30 a pop for the old stock Mr. Gasket keys, I agree!

I actually like the idea of a multi-keyway sprocket better than an offset key. So why are these "adjustable" sprocket sets made only for...
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-12-2024, 03:08 PM
Replies: 833
Views: 85,254
Posted By Shiny
Those arms look clean clean clean! Nicely...

Those arms look clean clean clean! Nicely shopped! C-clamp is apparently more reliable than the school shop's press!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-12-2024, 02:12 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,335
Posted By Shiny
Sarcasm aside, it does seem the offset keys are...

Sarcasm aside, it does seem the offset keys are historical artifacts... like those legendary heat-treated sprockets?

Cliff mentioned Mercedes keys might work... here's an online supplier claiming...
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-06-2024, 10:36 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,825
Posted By Shiny
Great looking car, your son shopped well! ...

Great looking car, your son shopped well!

It's a miracle the brakes held for you on the way to the school. I think that's a good omen! The car is thanking you for the rescue.

When my son and...
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-04-2024, 12:37 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,825
Posted By Shiny
Nicely fathered! Great photo comparison of then...

Nicely fathered! Great photo comparison of then and now. Fun for both of you and he will soon be an expert on the nuances of his car. You will have to make some new labels now!

I'm staying...
Forum: Members Helping Members 08-28-2024, 11:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 326
Posted By Shiny
Just the grit size, not the hardness. Rub both...

Just the grit size, not the hardness. Rub both on some soft steel or aluminum. The glass is harder and will scratch the metal. Walnut shells are softer and won't scratch most metals, doesn't...
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts For SALE 08-27-2024, 11:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 730
Posted By Shiny
It's tempting, but I'm fighting my instinct to...

It's tempting, but I'm fighting my instinct to hoard. We just moved and I am painfully aware of the number of boxes stacked in my garage with the word "Pontiac" on them. I do appreciate your...
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts For SALE 08-26-2024, 11:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 730
Posted By Shiny
To someone who recently searched for intact...

To someone who recently searched for intact signal housings and willingly paid more, yours look like gifts. I would NOT give them away but I may be biased...
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-26-2024, 10:42 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 27,977
Posted By Shiny
MOPAR Week

Saw this beautifully restored Dodge this morning. I have no idea if it's "real" but had Super Bee graphics on the hood....no stripes on the sides? Regardless, it was quite the sight to see. I...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 08-26-2024, 10:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,253
Posted By Shiny
That must be quite exciting. Will definitely...

That must be quite exciting. Will definitely turn heads... like a shiny object!
Forum: Electrical Tech 08-26-2024, 10:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 534
Posted By Shiny
Who is DEI? I've found both aramid and...

Who is DEI?

I've found both aramid and fiberglass sleeves, but generally 5-ft minimum. I like the sound of a tight-weave TechFlex aramid. Not too bad at $20 for 5 ft but it's the $11 shipping...
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-26-2024, 10:36 AM
Replies: 218
Views: 27,977
Posted By Shiny
LOL But how do you feel about it? I...

LOL

But how do you feel about it?

I think it's a Rivian in front of it... probably 900 ft-lbs of silent torque for those so inclined. I like the Challenger.
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-26-2024, 10:31 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,932
Posted By Shiny
I have a few Husky screwdrivers from Home Depot?...

I have a few Husky screwdrivers from Home Depot? that are my go-tos. They are shaped well, fit the fasteners securely, tips aren't plated, and they are holding up really well. A great value IMO. ...
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-26-2024, 10:20 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,932
Posted By Shiny
I watch too much YouTube that is good at...

I watch too much YouTube that is good at targeting my interests. This guy does a lot of comparisons and while not exactly scientific, he at least attempts to measure stuff, sometimes creatively. ...
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