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Forum: Electrical Tech 06-25-2011, 09:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 305
Posted By sloppy_steering
Well the car has been running great for about a...

Well the car has been running great for about a month now. It turned out that many electrical parts needed repacing. Alternator, HEI Ignition Module, Coil, and Regulator. Once I replaced the...
Forum: Electrical Tech 04-30-2011, 07:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 305
Posted By sloppy_steering
I checked the coil and got infinant resistance...

I checked the coil and got infinant resistance which according to all the web sites I've been to indicates a faulty coil. The alternator was only charging at 11.5 volts at the auto parts store which...
Forum: Electrical Tech 04-30-2011, 06:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 376
Posted By sloppy_steering
The vaccum advance on my 68 Firebird is to the...

The vaccum advance on my 68 Firebird is to the drivers side. As far as your HEI powersource when I installed mine I went right to the fuse block. I'm no electircal guru, but that's what the...
Forum: Electrical Tech 04-30-2011, 06:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 305
Posted By sloppy_steering
voltage regulator selection

Hi everyone,
Long story short, My 68 firebird died going up a hill. Checked the alternator, it was bad so I replaced. Car still didn't start, checked spark, no spark. Checked HEI cap coil, coil...
Forum: Suspension TECH 07-23-2007, 01:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 238
Posted By sloppy_steering
After doing a little research I found that Matt's...

After doing a little research I found that Matt's Bowties has a hydroboost front disc brake kit for $795. This appears to be a really good deal. Anyone use this setup with good or bad reviews?
Forum: Suspension TECH 07-22-2007, 10:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 238
Posted By sloppy_steering
I was reading about piecmealing a kit together...

I was reading about piecmealing a kit together from a parts car, E:bay and auto stores but I'm not sure of the specific parts needed to do that. My mechanical skills allow me to do repairs and...
Forum: Suspension TECH 07-22-2007, 01:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 238
Posted By sloppy_steering
P.S. If I did do a conversion it would only be...

P.S. If I did do a conversion it would only be for the front brakes.
Thanks.
Forum: Suspension TECH 07-22-2007, 01:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 238
Posted By sloppy_steering
failing master cylinder

My 68 firebird master cylinder is starting to go out and I'm considering my options. I currently have manual drum brakes all around.
Option one: replace the master cylinder leave well enough...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 06-17-2007, 10:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 257
Posted By sloppy_steering
I like that pedal beefing 400 plus has a photo...

I like that pedal beefing 400 plus has a photo of. I think I'll try that, My pedal did the same thing, years of standing on it took it out.
Thanks for your thoughts.
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 06-17-2007, 12:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 257
Posted By sloppy_steering
aftermarket accelerator pedals

I posted this in a different section and didn't get any replies so I'll try here. My 1968 Firebird's accelerator lever broke yesterday and I'm looking for a replacement. I don't want to replace it...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-17-2007, 12:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 433
Posted By sloppy_steering
Make sure your fuel line isn't touching the block...

Make sure your fuel line isn't touching the block anywhere, Re-route it if it is. Insulate the fuel line would be the step after that.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-16-2007, 08:19 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 485
Posted By sloppy_steering
aftermarket accelerators

Well today my accelerator pedal lever gave up the ghost. I've been expecting it for some time, metal fatigue from mashing down on it to much. Its a 1968 Firebird with a Holley 750 and a Lokar...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 08-01-2006, 12:47 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 131
Posted By sloppy_steering
wheels for DOT pics

Anyone in the Eastern PA or western NJ area got a set of original 68 bird rims w/ tires I can quick borrow for some pics for the PA DOT so I can get some antique plates for my car. I just got...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 07-04-2006, 11:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 188
Posted By sloppy_steering
Thanks guys, I'll check out those summit cables.

Thanks guys, I'll check out those summit cables.
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 07-04-2006, 01:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 188
Posted By sloppy_steering
throttle cable

Hi,
My 68 firebird has a holly 4160 750cfm carb. When I floor the gas pedal I'm only moving my throttle plate on the carb about 1/4 of the way open. I've always felt the car seemed under powered...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 07-05-2005, 03:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 264
Posted By sloppy_steering
Hi, I've got a 68 Firebird 350 with a 400 hood...

Hi,
I've got a 68 Firebird 350 with a 400 hood on it that has nonfunctional scoops. I'm wondering if there is a kit to make the scoops functional. Also I saw that 69 TA hoods fit on 68's I was...
Forum: Suspension TECH 06-09-2005, 07:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 255
Posted By sloppy_steering
Man those poly bushings are really tight. I...

Man those poly bushings are really tight. I cleaned up the rear frame shackle mount real good and I could barely push those bushings into place. The rubber ones just slide right in but the poly's...
Forum: Suspension TECH 06-05-2005, 08:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 255
Posted By sloppy_steering
Awsome, Thankyou. It will be done ...

Awsome, Thankyou. It will be done http://forums.performanceyears.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
Forum: Suspension TECH 06-05-2005, 08:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 255
Posted By sloppy_steering
hey everyone, I'm wondering about the leaf...

hey everyone,
I'm wondering about the leaf springs on my car. I'm replacing the springs, bushings, shackles, pads and hardware. The springs I took off my car had 6 leafs. I got my springs...
Forum: Suspension TECH 06-05-2005, 08:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 255
Posted By sloppy_steering
hey everyone, I'm wondering about the leaf...

hey everyone,
I'm wondering about the leaf springs on my car. I'm replacing the springs, bushings, shackles, pads and hardware. The springs I took off my car had 6 leafs. I got my springs...
Forum: Suspension TECH 04-08-2005, 06:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 368
Posted By sloppy_steering
Well I called the local spring shop and they...

Well I called the local spring shop and they really weren't very helpfull. They just told me the price which was fairly inexpensive but the springs are most likely just straight replacements. So...
Forum: Suspension TECH 03-24-2005, 01:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 368
Posted By sloppy_steering
I've got a 68 firebird and need new leaf springs....

I've got a 68 firebird and need new leaf springs. The price range is pretty wide from about $100 bucks at JCWhitney to well over $300 at race shops. I don't race my car, I like to drive it fast on...
Forum: Suspension TECH 03-24-2005, 01:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 368
Posted By sloppy_steering
I've got a 68 firebird and need new leaf springs....

I've got a 68 firebird and need new leaf springs. The price range is pretty wide from about $100 bucks at JCWhitney to well over $300 at race shops. I don't race my car, I like to drive it fast on...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-24-2004, 08:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 377
Posted By sloppy_steering
They never get into the fine detail that I crave....

They never get into the fine detail that I crave. I enjoyed the show just cause of the Firebirds but they didn't teach me anything new. What was with the camaro as the background car?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-24-2004, 08:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 168
Posted By sloppy_steering
Hi everyone, I've got a 68 firebird w/ a 350 in...

Hi everyone,
I've got a 68 firebird w/ a 350 in it. She's got a rebuilt Holley 750 and I was wondering. Whats better for performance? Should I continue to run my PCV valve in the valve covers to...
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