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Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-09-2024, 02:02 PM
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Posted By Jimbobeast
Next question: Did the convertible rear speaker...

Next question: Did the convertible rear speaker also have an enclosure covering the magnet end of the speaker?
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-09-2024, 10:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 173
Posted By Jimbobeast
The special studs are Ames part M181B and are...

The special studs are Ames part M181B and are called "68-72 convertible rear speaker enclosure bolt".
I like "nut/stud" much better.
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-09-2024, 10:13 AM
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Views: 173
Posted By Jimbobeast
In scott's photo, notice the special nut/studs...

In scott's photo, notice the special nut/studs that hold the speaker in place and have a female thread on the top well side to attach the cover. "Nut/studs" - sounds like a porn movie...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-08-2024, 01:37 PM
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Views: 173
Posted By Jimbobeast
I think I recall one of my 1970 convertibles...

I think I recall one of my 1970 convertibles (I've had 5) DID have a cover on the rear speaker, and a hole was cut into the top well fabric. This makes sense considering the mounting bolts have a...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-08-2024, 01:23 PM
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Views: 173
Posted By Jimbobeast
So from that pic it appears to mount under the...

So from that pic it appears to mount under the top well fabric with no grill or enclosure. I guess sound quality was not too important back then, and I'm guessing sound would be almost non-existent...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-08-2024, 01:22 PM
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Views: 173
Posted By Jimbobeast
So from that pic it appears to mount under the...

So from that pic it appears to mount under the top well fabric with no grill or enclosure. I guess sound quality was not too important back then, and I'm guessing sound would be almost non-existent...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-06-2024, 10:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 173
Posted By Jimbobeast
1970 convertible rear speaker placement

How/where was the rear convertible speaker mounted? Was it under the convertible top well or was there some cover or grill that was cut into the well vinyl? I'm guessing that the rear speaker was...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-06-2024, 05:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 902
Posted By Jimbobeast
I want/need to replace the belts in one of these...

I want/need to replace the belts in one of these units. Rubber that has been sitting in one position for 50 years tends to be less than pliable. What size belts do these 8-track players take, and...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-05-2024, 08:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 902
Posted By Jimbobeast
The box contained not one, but 2 NOS 8-track...

The box contained not one, but 2 NOS 8-track units and a third player that seemed used but nearly perfect but minus the bezels. There were two sets of mounting brackets, harnesses for all 3 units,...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-05-2024, 08:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 902
Posted By Jimbobeast
A Tale of Three 8-Tracks

Our story begins innocently enough in the sleepy Florida gulf town of Bradenton. It was circa 1989 and Hilliard Brothers Pontiac was closing their doors for good and opened their parts department to...
Forum: Electrical Tech 04-19-2024, 12:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 653
Posted By Jimbobeast
Just to close this thread, there were switches...

Just to close this thread, there were switches advertised on EBay and The Parts Place but all were "out of stock" with no idea when new ones would come in. I took my switch apart, cleaned the...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-18-2024, 07:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 770
Posted By Jimbobeast
The Parts Place calls it a "Power Vent Air High...

The Parts Place calls it a "Power Vent Air High and Low Dash Switch" (PN EL1017Z) and sells it for $65. But they don't have any in stock because they are all bought up by EBay a**holes who then sell...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-18-2024, 07:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 829
Posted By Jimbobeast
So, good news. Jerry and Holeshot71 were right -...

So, good news. Jerry and Holeshot71 were right - the top of the column was rubbing on the bottom of the dash. I loosened the two 9/16" nuts and lowered the column a bit and then inserted 1/8"...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-04-2024, 08:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 829
Posted By Jimbobeast
I contacted Jerry Hollenbach, who originally...

I contacted Jerry Hollenbach, who originally restored this column and his first thought was that the screws for the reverse light switch might be too long and binding, so I removed the switch. No...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-01-2024, 08:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 685
Posted By Jimbobeast
Who reproduces these trim tags?

Who reproduces these trim tags?
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-01-2024, 07:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 685
Posted By Jimbobeast
I was thinking about removing it. Putting it...

I was thinking about removing it. Putting it back with new rivets does not seem so hard. Am I missing something?
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-31-2024, 07:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 685
Posted By Jimbobeast
here are pics.

here are pics.
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-30-2024, 11:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 685
Posted By Jimbobeast
how to clean trim tag

The trim tag on my '70 GTO has been painted over many times and the paint is so thick it is hard to read. Can this be removed and cleaned?
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-29-2024, 07:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 701
Posted By Jimbobeast
I found the hole, but I don't yet know if I can...

I found the hole, but I don't yet know if I can get to it without taking the whole armrest area apart. My belts are non-retractable.

In a related problem, I need 3 of the clip ends (male ends) to...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-29-2024, 07:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 701
Posted By Jimbobeast
I found the hole, but I don't yet know if I can...

I found the hole, but I don't yet know if I can get to it without taking the whole armrest area apart. My belts are non-retractable.

In a related problem, I need 3 of the clip ends (male ends) to...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-29-2024, 07:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,215
Posted By Jimbobeast
OK, I found the hole, now to see if I can get to...

OK, I found the hole, now to see if I can get to it without disassembling the rear seat area
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-25-2024, 10:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 701
Posted By Jimbobeast
I can't seem to find the 1/2" hole on the hinge...

I can't seem to find the 1/2" hole on the hinge bracket as described/pictured in image 1 above. The belt then goes behind the upper side trim panel and the quarter panel trim? And then what? This...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-25-2024, 10:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,215
Posted By Jimbobeast
I want to install the shoulder restraint belts in...

I want to install the shoulder restraint belts in my 1970 convertible. As you describe, the Fisher Body manual states there is a 1/2" hole in the hinge support. I can't find the hole. We're...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-25-2024, 06:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 701
Posted By Jimbobeast
There was a plastic clip that held the shoulder...

There was a plastic clip that held the shoulder belt when not in use. Where was that mounted?
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-24-2024, 10:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 701
Posted By Jimbobeast
From the pivot mechanism then over the top of the...

From the pivot mechanism then over the top of the FRONT seat? That would prevent any rear seat passengers from getting in or out.
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