Showing results 1 to 24 of 24
Search took 0.01 seconds.
Search: Posts Made By: sixty7lemans
Forum: Interior TECH 10-22-2012, 01:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 342
Posted By sixty7lemans
You guys are great, thanks! I just ordered a...

You guys are great, thanks! I just ordered a retainer from Ames(along with a few other things, of course). I think that is the only catalog I didn't check.
Forum: Interior TECH 10-19-2012, 12:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 342
Posted By sixty7lemans
That sounds familliar, but I can't find it...

That sounds familliar, but I can't find it anywhere. Does anyone know where I can get another one?:confused:
Forum: Interior TECH 10-10-2012, 09:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 342
Posted By sixty7lemans
Glove box Lock

I am trying to finish up the interior part of the restoration on my 67 LeMans and I can't remember what was holding in my lock to the glove box door. I have a new lock that came with the set I...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-17-2010, 08:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 561
Posted By sixty7lemans
I did Re-torque the head bolts after the break in...

I did Re-torque the head bolts after the break in but will happily check again. Do you think this could be caused by the heads contorted? It seems seems far fetched but I did have to work pretty hard...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-17-2010, 07:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 561
Posted By sixty7lemans
Well, I re-adjusted the valvetrain even though it...

Well, I re-adjusted the valvetrain even though it seem good (the rockers were loose after backing off a 1/2 turn) with no change. I even reset them without the 1/2 turn and still no joy. Also, I feel...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-14-2010, 02:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 561
Posted By sixty7lemans
I do have poly lock nuts. And the rockers were...

I do have poly lock nuts. And the rockers were moving what seemed a normal amount when the engine was turning. The box of the push rods say they are .170 long, which is confusing because it says .300...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-14-2010, 03:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 561
Posted By sixty7lemans
Please help me get my engine started again!

I can't get my engine to fire! I recently broke in my rebuilt 455 and it was running good except an exhaust leak at at the crossover. So I pulled the intake and replaced the gasket. I also blocked...
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED 03-03-2010, 05:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 82
Posted By sixty7lemans
Thanks Bob, I would be happy to throw you $10 to...

Thanks Bob, I would be happy to throw you $10 to cover shipping for a pair of that rubber the radiator sits in. I could send it via PayPal if you would like, or any other way you prefer.

Let me...
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED 02-26-2010, 04:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 82
Posted By sixty7lemans
Radiator rubber insulator

Hello,

I am looking for one lower radiator rubber insulator for a 66-67 Lemans/GTO for an original 3-row radiator. I am reassembling after a resto and I am missing one! The only new one's I can...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-13-2007, 02:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 427
Posted By sixty7lemans
Thanks for the advice B-man. I guess what I need...

Thanks for the advice B-man. I guess what I need to know is what are the benifits of having a reurn line? what are the problems with "vapor lock"? I have thought about running another 3/8" line and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-11-2007, 01:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 427
Posted By sixty7lemans
Which fuel pump to use?

I am rebuilding the 455 in my 67 Lemans and I want to replace the fuel pump. The motor is from a 73 Grand Prix and the fuel pump has a return line, but my 67 does not. The fuel pump return line was...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 11-29-2007, 04:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 166
Posted By sixty7lemans
Convertable frame

I am thinking about buying a convertable body for my restoration. The problem is that it has no frame for the top. I am pretty sure you can't just buy a whole new frame, but how hard is it to find...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-03-2007, 01:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 577
Posted By sixty7lemans
Thanks for the info. I will call KRE back on...

Thanks for the info. I will call KRE back on Monday to see why they suggested the longer rods and probibly change them out with the shorter 7262 (9.130" long) ones. I just want to try and avoid any...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-02-2007, 01:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 577
Posted By sixty7lemans
Right length pushrod

Hello all,

I am rebuilding my 455 and installing #96 heads. I am putting in a crower 60916 cam. I got 68404 springs and told my machine shop to install them at 1.600". I bought the cam and spings...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-12-2006, 03:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 334
Posted By sixty7lemans
No they don't make Lowers. I just powder coated...

No they don't make Lowers. I just powder coated my lowers, put poly bushings (oval ones) and the new ball joints in, looks great. I don't think there are any major advantages to putting lower except...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-11-2006, 09:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,076
Posted By sixty7lemans
I am curios about this also. I have heard '68 and...

I am curios about this also. I have heard '68 and up was an inch wider but not sure. So 54-1/2" is the measurement of the wider rears? I guess I need to measure mine. Is there another way to know...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-11-2006, 08:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 334
Posted By sixty7lemans
Brett, I have tubular A-arms that I got from...

Brett, I have tubular A-arms that I got from Spartan Rod Works.

http://www.westcentralauto.com/chevelle.htm

I did a lot of research and found these to be the cheapest. They are a vast...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-05-2006, 03:50 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 239
Posted By sixty7lemans
85 Monte Carlo SS posi rear?

There is a '86, not an '85(sorry) Monte SS posi rear for sale, But I am not sure it will work for my '67 Lemans. Is it an 8.5 or a 7.5, and if it is a 7.5 are they any good? Will it bolt up easily...
Forum: Suspension TECH 09-30-2006, 12:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 465
Posted By sixty7lemans
I have done the tall B-body spindle swap twice,...

I have done the tall B-body spindle swap twice, and I love it. Major improvement to handling. I have lots more info on this if interested. That spacer seems pretty stange to me but mabey it works....
Forum: Suspension TECH 09-30-2006, 11:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 359
Posted By sixty7lemans
I recently upgraded my 67 Lemans to front disks....

I recently upgraded my 67 Lemans to front disks. I use the tall spindle from a B-body method. This is the second A-body I did this to and I have been very pleased with both. I like it because not oly...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-24-2006, 01:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 393
Posted By sixty7lemans
I ment lower gear wise not numericly. I double...

I ment lower gear wise not numericly. I double checked and the after market ones work with 3.31-4.88. I guess I could live with 3.31.
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-22-2006, 03:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 393
Posted By sixty7lemans
Thanks for all your replys. I guess I won't get...

Thanks for all your replys. I guess I won't get that rear, sounds way to complicated. I will continue drive on the one I have for now, besides I just replaced the bearings and completly rebuilt the...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-20-2006, 11:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 393
Posted By sixty7lemans
Firebird 8.5 rear in an A-Body

I am looking to get a posi rear for my Lemans. Someone is selling an 8.5 out of a 78-81 Camero/Firebird. It is posi w/ 3.08 gears and has disk brakes. I was wondering if it will fit width wise. I...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-14-2006, 01:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 385
Posted By sixty7lemans
Strange ignition problems

Hello, This is my first post, but I am sure it wont be my last. I recently rebuilt my HEI distributor(cap, rotor, coil, modual, etc..), got new wires(Moroso 8mm) and new plugs. I got the NGK platinum...
Showing results 1 to 24 of 24

 
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 10:57 PM.

 

About Us

The PY Online Forums is the largest online gathering of Pontiac enthusiasts anywhere in the world. Founded in 1991, it was also the first online forum for people to gather and talk about their Pontiacs. Since then, it has become the mecca of Pontiac technical data and knowledge that no other place can surpass.

 




Copyright © 2017