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Forum: The Body Shop TECH 03-09-2024, 07:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 405
Posted By HoovDaddy
The original candy paint in the '60s was a...

The original candy paint in the '60s was a translucent color applied over a white, silver or gold base usually high metallic. The sun shining through the color and reflecting off the base gave the...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 03-09-2024, 05:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 503
Posted By HoovDaddy
I just cut an access hole in the inner quarter,...

I just cut an access hole in the inner quarter, you can get right in there. Then weld it back up. Use weld through primer. Before you weld the flap spray the inside with the coating of your choice...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 03-08-2024, 08:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 503
Posted By HoovDaddy
Your pic looks like the RH side. I have your...

Your pic looks like the RH side. I have your answer, but to make sure i'm looking at your pic correctly, can you post the same angle standing further back to get more of the car in the pic?

Is...
Forum: Members Helping Members 02-10-2024, 12:33 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,369
Posted By HoovDaddy
In 1969 on our way to Detroit Dragway. '65...

In 1969 on our way to Detroit Dragway. '65 Catalina with a 4 speed conversion towing a '57 New Yorker. We were just kids.
...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-29-2024, 09:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,782
Posted By HoovDaddy
Okay, you have a repop door assembly, at this...

Okay, you have a repop door assembly, at this point it doesn't matter what the fender is. I've run into this issue on Chevy and Pontiac A bodies every time I mix repop with OEM and even...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-28-2024, 02:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,782
Posted By HoovDaddy
Attach sideview pics of the top and bottom...

Attach sideview pics of the top and bottom showing how the panels and feature lines match up. Is that a replacement door or door skin?
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 12-24-2023, 04:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,347
Posted By HoovDaddy
It's a perimeter frame with an "X" brace and...

It's a perimeter frame with an "X" brace and outboard body mounts like a C1 corvette.
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 12-24-2023, 02:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,347
Posted By HoovDaddy
The Pontiac wheelbase is 7" longer than the...

The Pontiac wheelbase is 7" longer than the Nomad. That's not to say that parts won't interchange with some fabrication.
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 12-23-2023, 03:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,347
Posted By HoovDaddy
I have done a few full floor pans and body on...

I have done a few full floor pans and body on frame like yours is the easiest. Installing a complete donor assembly with rockers attached may sound good in theory, but not in reality, in my opinion....
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-18-2023, 11:34 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 11,968
Posted By HoovDaddy
I used to be an automotive illustrator and it...

I used to be an automotive illustrator and it would take about 40 hours to do art like this. Now you can type a prompt and have art in 10 seconds. This will destroy the world of art as we know it....
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 12-12-2023, 05:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 998
Posted By HoovDaddy
I bought 5 different caps last summer including...

I bought 5 different caps last summer including the deep one you describe. None fit the Spectra tank. The deep one wouldn't fit in the hole. I contacted Spectra and they gave me that number for...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 12-11-2023, 07:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 998
Posted By HoovDaddy
Stant and Moto-Rad Part#10646 will fit and it's...

Stant and Moto-Rad Part#10646 will fit and it's vented. Just went through this on my '69. OEM replacements won't fit the Spectra neck.
Forum: 73-77 A-body TECH 12-11-2023, 07:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,111
Posted By HoovDaddy
You need one of these. This is what went in the...

You need one of these. This is what went in the hole with optional gauges.

https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=624837&stc=1&d=1702337278
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED 12-02-2023, 11:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 459
Posted By HoovDaddy
I did a fake radio for looks. Removed the...

I did a fake radio for looks. Removed the faceplate, PhotoShopped a FM dial, added a LED light, Ames knobs, and screwed it all together so if someone tries to push a button it won't break. I have...
Forum: Members Helping Members 11-19-2023, 11:47 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,527
Posted By HoovDaddy
Been using Super Clean purple degreaser for about...

Been using Super Clean purple degreaser for about a year, works very well. Also use it on the floor. Nice water based degreaser, cleans pistons, heads, chassis, seat belts, haven't found anything...
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-15-2023, 08:46 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,651
Posted By HoovDaddy
Do a search on ebay for "village pontiac" and...

Do a search on ebay for "village pontiac" and save the search. This way you'll get an email anytime an item is for sale that matches. It took 3 years but I finslly got a dealer emblem for mine.
Forum: Members Helping Members 11-07-2023, 05:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 576
Posted By HoovDaddy
For comparison purposes of other products, this...

For comparison purposes of other products, this is a cylinder image on a Snap-On BK-5500 inspection camera. This is a cell phone pic that I took of the Snap-On screen image. It's a '08 Hemi dropped...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 08-17-2023, 02:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 512
Posted By HoovDaddy
Your going to get dozens of answers of all...

Your going to get dozens of answers of all brands. Painters get to know and usually stick with one brand. I've used PPG (previously Ditzler) products for just over 50 years. I have also tried...
Forum: 74-76 Firebird & TA TECH 07-28-2023, 06:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,397
Posted By HoovDaddy
Almost anything can be made to fit. I did my...

Almost anything can be made to fit. I did my conversion during Covid and the Firebird shifter wasn't available. This looks like a '68 GTO shifter, it's not a '67.

I installed a repop '67 GTO...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-17-2023, 10:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 984
Posted By HoovDaddy
I suggest taking it to a shop that has a modern...

I suggest taking it to a shop that has a modern rack that uses cameras for the measurements. When I pull the car on the rack and do the initial caster steer set-up, I center the steering wheel and...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-16-2023, 11:28 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 5,103
Posted By HoovDaddy
My neighbor has a Tacoma and I was looking for...

My neighbor has a Tacoma and I was looking for one 2 weeks ago, the nearest access cab 4X4 was 275 miles away. I inquired and they wouldn't sell to an out of state customer. A 6' bed was a must for...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-14-2023, 07:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 454
Posted By HoovDaddy
Delcity.net has everything for automotive wiring.

Delcity.net has everything for automotive wiring.
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-11-2023, 11:11 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 5,103
Posted By HoovDaddy
Same here. 2 days ago I sold my '96 GMC Sierra...

Same here. 2 days ago I sold my '96 GMC Sierra standard cab short box. In Michigan those trucks have turned to dust, but I bought this from Texas 8 years ago, nice truck that everyone wants to buy....
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 07-03-2023, 11:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 967
Posted By HoovDaddy
There are many ways to do things. I have always...

There are many ways to do things. I have always used an acid cleaner on bare metal prior to priming, it really improves adhesion and corrosion resistance. PPG SX579 super cleans and preps the...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 05-30-2023, 07:36 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,553
Posted By HoovDaddy
If you use Vette Fill, it cannot be applied over...

If you use Vette Fill, it cannot be applied over primer. Make sure you download and read the tech sheets for all the products you use. Forums are great, but they can't replace the tech sheets for...
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