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Forum: Non Pontiac Motors in Pontiacs 01-05-2014, 03:20 PM
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Posted By Samhatco
Contact me anytime. I don't mind sharing my...

Contact me anytime. I don't mind sharing my experiences building this car.

Sam
Forum: Non Pontiac Motors in Pontiacs 01-05-2014, 02:14 PM
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Posted By Samhatco
Yes, I have still have the car and am enjoying...

Yes, I have still have the car and am enjoying more and more. I was a long hauler on the 2013 hot Rod Power Tour last June and met up with three other Trans Am owners in Little Rock. Hot Rod...
Forum: Non Pontiac Motors in Pontiacs 10-03-2013, 05:16 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 12,153
Posted By Samhatco
Yep his name is Chris White. He wouldn't program...

Yep his name is Chris White. He wouldn't program my cluster because I had it zeroed out. Said it was tampering with the mileage. I showed him pics of my build with a frame off everything brand new...
Forum: Exhaust TECH 07-12-2013, 08:12 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,753
Posted By Samhatco
What system is that and what is it going on? ...

What system is that and what is it going on?

Sam
Forum: Exhaust TECH 06-29-2013, 04:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 544
Posted By Samhatco
That's what I mean the transverse muffler.

That's what I mean the transverse muffler.
Forum: Exhaust TECH 06-28-2013, 02:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 544
Posted By Samhatco
Are you going to use the VT mufflers with the...

Are you going to use the VT mufflers with the crossover muffler?

Sam
Forum: Exhaust TECH 06-28-2013, 10:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 544
Posted By Samhatco
Dynomax 3 muffler system

I have a 69 Firebird convertible that I am currently trying to quiet down. I currently have an LS1 that is putting down about 400 hp to the wheels, with a magnaflow X pipe system. My wife and I...
Forum: Exhaust TECH 03-19-2013, 11:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 621
Posted By Samhatco
Here's a tip that I use when cutting round pipe: ...

Here's a tip that I use when cutting round pipe:

Take two hose clamps of the appropriate size and tighten on both sides of the line you want to cut about the width of your saw blade. This will...
Forum: Non Pontiac Motors in Pontiacs 04-24-2012, 11:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 456
Posted By Samhatco
It depends on the number of 66 2+2s out there. ...

It depends on the number of 66 2+2s out there. If it is truly a rare numbers matching documented car keep it original.

With the trends today you can just about bolt in an LS motor in Vintage cars...
Forum: Non Pontiac Motors in Pontiacs 04-24-2012, 10:55 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 12,153
Posted By Samhatco
Thanks guys, yes I'm really enjoying the car. ...

Thanks guys, yes I'm really enjoying the car. We drove to Cruis'n the Coast in Biloxi last October, to Good Guys in Forth Worth this spring and plan on other trips and shows this season. So far I...
Forum: Non Pontiac Motors in Pontiacs 04-24-2012, 10:49 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 12,153
Posted By Samhatco
I would probably make the seat bottoms a little...

I would probably make the seat bottoms a little narrower to give some more leg room. Nobody rides in the back anyway.

Sam
Forum: Non Pontiac Motors in Pontiacs 04-24-2012, 10:47 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 12,153
Posted By Samhatco
Originally Posted by rohrt Well hear we go...

Originally Posted by rohrt
Well hear we go then

*With the GTO dash being so deep and having to trim so much off what problems did you encounter with fitting the controls?
I had no problems...
Forum: Non Pontiac Motors in Pontiacs 09-27-2011, 10:42 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 12,153
Posted By Samhatco
Thanks, the build just kinda evolved as we went...

Thanks, the build just kinda evolved as we went along. Rohrt, ask away. I have nothing to hide and I'm always willing to help someone with their build. That's what I did. So many people helped...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 09-08-2011, 03:06 PM
Replies: 1,108
Views: 241,995
Posted By Samhatco
Oh no....I would never do this to a real T/A...

Oh no....I would never do this to a real T/A especially a convertible. Those are million dollar cars. This is one of 12,000 convertibles that was built that year. It was verdero green with a 350...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 09-08-2011, 10:34 AM
Replies: 1,108
Views: 241,995
Posted By Samhatco
Very cool...how is the fast fuel injection...

Very cool...how is the fast fuel injection working out for you? Better response, gas mileage? Any pictures of the engine setup?

Sam
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 09-08-2011, 10:28 AM
Replies: 1,108
Views: 241,995
Posted By Samhatco
It was a bit of a challenge, but once I figured...

It was a bit of a challenge, but once I figured it out is wasn't too bad. The electrical was the most challenging part. Four computers and all the functions work.



I know, I'm a Pontiac guy...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 09-08-2011, 08:09 AM
Replies: 1,108
Views: 241,995
Posted By Samhatco
I forgot to post some pictures of my 69 TA...

I forgot to post some pictures of my 69 TA Convertible pro touring custom. Here are a few:

http://www.fquick.com/images/vehicles/full/27994317014.jpg?1272862074
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Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 07-02-2011, 12:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 196
Posted By Samhatco
Cammer-6, thanks for the offer. I found a latch...

Cammer-6, thanks for the offer. I found a latch off a 75 firebird for free and will grind off the capture nuts on the side ears as Craig suggested and I'm good to go.

Sam
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 06-30-2011, 03:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 196
Posted By Samhatco
FYI

I visited with Norwood (Craig) last knight via pm, he restores latches and makes them better than new, and this is what he said.

"They are all the same except for the release lever. The...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 06-29-2011, 03:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 196
Posted By Samhatco
69 Hood Latch

Does anyone know if the 70 to 76 hood latch is the same as the 69 hood latch. I need a new latch and all I can find is the entire assembly for around $125 or more and all I need is the latch itself....
Forum: Non Pontiac Motors in Pontiacs 05-21-2011, 09:36 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 12,153
Posted By Samhatco
Thanks, Raven Blayde Sam

Thanks, Raven Blayde

Sam
Forum: Non Pontiac Motors in Pontiacs 05-21-2011, 09:34 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 12,153
Posted By Samhatco
Mikey, I used the GTO body harness, so it...

Mikey,

I used the GTO body harness, so it just a matter of wiring the lights.

Sam
Forum: Non Pontiac Motors in Pontiacs 05-19-2011, 10:27 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 12,153
Posted By Samhatco
Gentlemen, Thank you for the compliments. This...

Gentlemen, Thank you for the compliments. This car has been a blast to drive.

Thanks, again

Sam
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 02-02-2011, 05:45 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 8,023
Posted By Samhatco
Just a suggestion

You might want to try and contact Bill Porter. He worked on the Trans Am project for Pontiac late in its development. I met him at the Cannon Bird Run last August in Estes Park CO. He had a lot of...
Forum: Non Pontiac Motors in Pontiacs 10-23-2010, 08:05 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 12,153
Posted By Samhatco
OOOOH, Yes! But oh the $$$$$$. Thanks for...

OOOOH, Yes! But oh the $$$$$$. Thanks for compliment.

Sam
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