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Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 01-15-2002, 11:31 AM
Replies: 10
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Posted By Bucko
Yikes, this is begining to look like a far more...

Yikes, this is begining to look like a far more involved project than I had imagined. Thanks to all for the valuable input.

Do any of you know whether a 69 firebird or similiar is one of the...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 01-10-2002, 03:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 316
Posted By Bucko
Decided I need to do it right. Looking for a...

Decided I need to do it right. Looking for a good reference to use as a guide for getting the frame off the body of my 1969 Firebird convertible. The service manual is not particularly helpful, and...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 01-10-2002, 03:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 316
Posted By Bucko
Decided I need to do it right. Looking for a...

Decided I need to do it right. Looking for a good reference to use as a guide for getting the frame off the body of my 1969 Firebird convertible. The service manual is not particularly helpful, and...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 12-19-2001, 09:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 662
Posted By Bucko
POR 15 has a floor restoration kit that does a...

POR 15 has a floor restoration kit that does a heck of a good job.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-24-2001, 09:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 344
Posted By Bucko
Sounds like vapor lock to me. Check the routing...

Sounds like vapor lock to me. Check the routing of your fuel lines, too close to the exhaust mainfolds, block may be heating them up.
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 10-12-2001, 09:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 489
Posted By Bucko
69 Bird convert, 350HP, TH400, daily driver,...

69 Bird convert, 350HP, TH400, daily driver, Rally II 15x8 wheels. Need to replace the rubber and looking for a nice combination of appearance/handling. Thinking BFG T/A P23570R15 for the front,...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 10-12-2001, 09:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 489
Posted By Bucko
69 Bird convert, 350HP, TH400, daily driver,...

69 Bird convert, 350HP, TH400, daily driver, Rally II 15x8 wheels. Need to replace the rubber and looking for a nice combination of appearance/handling. Thinking BFG T/A P23570R15 for the front,...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 10-10-2001, 09:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 446
Posted By Bucko
Try American Classics Restoration in Uxbridge,...

Try American Classics Restoration in Uxbridge, MA: (508) 278-0020. Talk with either Todd or Ken. I sent them all gages for my 1969 Fbird stacked gages layout (speed, tach, oil, water, amp) and I...
Forum: Suspension TECH 09-28-2001, 09:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 303
Posted By Bucko
Check SSB for their A125-3 kit. Not posted on...

Check SSB for their A125-3 kit. Not posted on the web but call them and speak with Sean. They are non-C clip and went on my 69 FB.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-18-2001, 11:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 140
Posted By Bucko
Anyone aware of a crate 400 engine for a 1969...

Anyone aware of a crate 400 engine for a 1969 FireBird? Had hoped that GM produced something similiar to their 330hp/350 Chevy, but I cannot find anything like it. My FB has some weird Olds 455 in...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-18-2001, 11:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 140
Posted By Bucko
Anyone aware of a crate 400 engine for a 1969...

Anyone aware of a crate 400 engine for a 1969 FireBird? Had hoped that GM produced something similiar to their 330hp/350 Chevy, but I cannot find anything like it. My FB has some weird Olds 455 in...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 06-12-2001, 11:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 518
Posted By Bucko
Steve: Just too cool!!! I'm going to...

Steve:

Just too cool!!! I'm going to re-power my 69 convertible and it sounds like you have just the thing. Questions: Are you using the stock cam? I think the cam lift is .271" for both...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 06-07-2001, 02:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 526
Posted By Bucko
I went to my auto paint store, searched through...

I went to my auto paint store, searched through the racks and came away with a gloss gray that is about half way between the silver and charcoal on the front that has a slight green cast. Figure...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 06-06-2001, 10:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 526
Posted By Bucko
This is a hell of a time to confront this issue. ...

This is a hell of a time to confront this issue. I have my Rally II wheels sand blasted and now primed. I know the correct color for the outside, silver/charcoal, but I never took note of the color...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 06-06-2001, 10:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 526
Posted By Bucko
This is a hell of a time to confront this issue. ...

This is a hell of a time to confront this issue. I have my Rally II wheels sand blasted and now primed. I know the correct color for the outside, silver/charcoal, but I never took note of the color...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 06-04-2001, 09:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 405
Posted By Bucko
Steve; Yeah, I'm going with new springs, not...

Steve; Yeah, I'm going with new springs, not even going to put it down to try it out. Too much screwing around to put it back up again and take everything off that is not yet installed. BTW, I...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 05-30-2001, 11:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 405
Posted By Bucko
Thanks for the input, guys. Have the car on...

Thanks for the input, guys. Have the car on stands to install PDB and replace the shocks all around. Car sits quite level, but the rear end tends to collapse when you pass over a speed bump. ...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 05-29-2001, 10:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 405
Posted By Bucko
Is there an easy way to determine whether or not...

Is there an easy way to determine whether or not I should be replacing the rear springs, multi-leaf, on my 69 convertible? I have the car on stands and have replaced the shocks with Edelbrock IAS. ...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 05-29-2001, 10:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 405
Posted By Bucko
Is there an easy way to determine whether or not...

Is there an easy way to determine whether or not I should be replacing the rear springs, multi-leaf, on my 69 convertible? I have the car on stands and have replaced the shocks with Edelbrock IAS. ...
Forum: Industry Stuff 05-16-2001, 05:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 732
Posted By Bucko
Chris: Have you the full set of rocker...

Chris:

Have you the full set of rocker moldings, front fender, under door, rear fender, to go with these? I'm ready to replace all my stainless wheel to wheel.

Thanks -- Buck
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 05-16-2001, 10:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 393
Posted By Bucko
I am changing 400 engines in a 1969 convertible...

I am changing 400 engines in a 1969 convertible and would like to switch from the installed auto trans to a 4 speed (M20 or M21) at the same time. Is this a reasonable undertaking or does it involve...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 05-16-2001, 10:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 393
Posted By Bucko
I am changing 400 engines in a 1969 convertible...

I am changing 400 engines in a 1969 convertible and would like to switch from the installed auto trans to a 4 speed (M20 or M21) at the same time. Is this a reasonable undertaking or does it involve...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 05-08-2001, 05:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 333
Posted By Bucko
Steve: Sounds like you are really on top of...

Steve:

Sounds like you are really on top of this sheet metal replacement. Haven't used the glue technique, but it sounds like your experience is a good one and I'll give it a try.

By the way,...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 04-27-2001, 08:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 524
Posted By Bucko
Steve: Fortunately, I have the pc board. Guess...

Steve: Fortunately, I have the pc board. Guess my best bet is to run some continuity checks through the board and back to the senders to see if the board conector and all the pins through the...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 04-26-2001, 11:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 524
Posted By Bucko
Thanks for the reply, Steve. My 69 shop manual...

Thanks for the reply, Steve. My 69 shop manual does not even acknowledge this gage set so I am really in the dark. I thought that perhaps as the same gages are in the stack as the rally...
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