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Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 09-30-2008, 12:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 392
Posted By piratepowwow
I used a phoenix kit and had no problems. I had...

I used a phoenix kit and had no problems. I had never installed decals of any kind before and all of the phoenix decals went on perfect. I used the slide-on gel as an extra precaution. My hood bird...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 06-19-2007, 11:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 759
Posted By piratepowwow
If you have a mesh package tray you don't have...

If you have a mesh package tray you don't have any speaker grilles. Apparently there is a stud and nut kit or something I can buy that will allow me to install/remove speakers from underneath?
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 06-18-2007, 12:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 759
Posted By piratepowwow
"You just glue down that flap" I've read...

"You just glue down that flap"

I've read that too many times. It's not as simple as just glueing down a flap(it wasn't for me anyway). That flap doesn't want to stay down and I don't know how to...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 02-28-2007, 08:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 645
Posted By piratepowwow
If I understand your post correctly, you are...

If I understand your post correctly, you are saying to straighten the shaker by bending the air cleaner base until it couteracts the tilt. That's the first thing I tried, but I got squeamish.

Or...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 02-26-2007, 11:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 645
Posted By piratepowwow
I have some suggestions for those with maligned shakers

My shaker sits about 1/2" off-center and it's really annoying.

What I did to correct this:

I replaced the subframe to body bushings.
I replaced the motor mounts.

Now, when I replaced the...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 02-21-2007, 02:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 428
Posted By piratepowwow
I cannot decipher from your post what area you...

I cannot decipher from your post what area you are talking about, so it might be a good idea to take a picture or try to be more descriptive.
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 02-21-2007, 02:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,159
Posted By piratepowwow
I bought the Energy Suspension poly kit from NPD...

I bought the Energy Suspension poly kit from NPD for $83. I thought that it was only the bushings so I bought their hardware kit as well for $10. Turns out the bushings came with all new hardware.
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 02-19-2007, 11:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,159
Posted By piratepowwow
I think doing the front and rear at the same time...

I think doing the front and rear at the same time is impossible without unbolting the middle ones as well.

So, I did the front two at the same time. Then I did the back two.
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 02-19-2007, 02:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,159
Posted By piratepowwow
Hey, I'm replacing my body mount bushings as...

Hey, I'm replacing my body mount bushings as well. I replaced the front two and the rear two, but I have yet to try and tackle the middle two. Both the front and the rear were a pain for me because I...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 02-13-2007, 06:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 323
Posted By piratepowwow
Where can I find This lamp Socket?

I need the lamp socket for the climate control unit. The retaining tabs on my old socket broke off and I really don't want to super glue it on there. I haven't been able to find it in any catalogs or...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 01-25-2007, 05:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 366
Posted By piratepowwow
Awesome reply sir. I am aware of the air valve...

Awesome reply sir. I am aware of the air valve spring adjustment I had adjusted it according to the carb specs. It sure would be nice to have the correct delay though, thanks for telling me about...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 01-23-2007, 10:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 366
Posted By piratepowwow
403 Quadrabog, Can yall check your cars for me?

Hey all, I'm about done with the exterior of my car and it's time to move on to other things like performance.

Like millions of others my car is suffering from bogging down at WOT. It will only...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 01-21-2007, 03:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 541
Posted By piratepowwow
ever since I was young I have been told that...

ever since I was young I have been told that glass 'flows' at room temperature, although very slowly. The reasoning behind this is the fact that old old windows have been found to be thicker at the...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 01-21-2007, 04:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 541
Posted By piratepowwow
Well the back glass is in now and I have...

Well the back glass is in now and I have installed the window mouldings. I used the 3/8" butyl tape. I got a friend of mine to help lift the glass with suction cups I got from harbor freight for real...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 01-14-2007, 02:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 227
Posted By piratepowwow
The hunt for Decals/Emblems

I am searching for two decals. One goes on the door handle and says "pontiac", it is a thick gel-like decal. The other, also a thick gel-like decal goes right below the door handle and surrounds the...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 01-12-2007, 01:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 541
Posted By piratepowwow
I found it at carquest for $16, thanks yall. I...

I found it at carquest for $16, thanks yall. I got the 3/8" and will let you know how it fits and how the mouldings fit. FYI carquest also had much more paint and body supplies than any of the other...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 01-10-2007, 11:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 541
Posted By piratepowwow
Where can I find Butyl Tape?

Title pretty much says it all. I tried Advance Auto and NAPA, no luck.

It's for the rear glass on my '79 TA.

Thanks
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 09-22-2006, 04:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,940
Posted By piratepowwow
Hmm, he's got a pontiac 400 with an automatic...

Hmm, he's got a pontiac 400 with an automatic transmission. The air cleaner appears to be the type that would normally go on a 403, but there doesn't seem to be any alignment issues. I thought all...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 08-19-2006, 09:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 316
Posted By piratepowwow
Do you have a 2-car garage? If I had one I...

Do you have a 2-car garage?

If I had one I would remove everything from the car and work each piece on its own.

Yes, remove the doors and the window trim as well as the door handles and door...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 08-17-2006, 11:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 915
Posted By piratepowwow
It's a 1.4 tip. So far everyone I've talked to...

It's a 1.4 tip. So far everyone I've talked to says primer is supposed to be grainy and dull, but that one picture you posted you said was primer and it was glossy.
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 08-17-2006, 09:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 915
Posted By piratepowwow
That bmw came out fabulous with the 12.99 special...

That bmw came out fabulous with the 12.99 special didn't it!?

I sprayed the decklid today with the 2k Perfect Prime. I had a few hiccups.

First, my neighbor (who has never sprayed HVLP, but...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 08-16-2006, 11:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 915
Posted By piratepowwow
Shameful pictures I know. I'll see if I can get...

Shameful pictures I know. I'll see if I can get better pictures when the sun is out, today it rained. The car port is still a mess from hurricane Katrina. The car port got water to just barely over...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 08-16-2006, 04:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 915
Posted By piratepowwow
Good advice folks, thanks. I'll go ahead and...

Good advice folks, thanks. I'll go ahead and paint just the primer outside. Any comments on my visqueen paint booth idea?

Ken K, I don't know what orange peal looks like, but damn those pics look...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 08-16-2006, 02:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 915
Posted By piratepowwow
If I had a garage there is no question in my mind...

If I had a garage there is no question in my mind that I would turn it into a makeshift paint booth.

My house is on piles and I have an open carport underneath. I thought about the idea of hanging...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 08-16-2006, 12:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 915
Posted By piratepowwow
Overspray Buffer Zone Question

I plan to paint my 79 trans am in the driveway, but I am concerned about overspray landing on my neighbor's cars or my own house. I live in a subdivision, but the lots are somewhat far apart. My...
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