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Forum: The Body Shop TECH 08-27-2008, 12:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 564
Posted By JDHolmes
I just sold a complete 72 Lemans (except...

I just sold a complete 72 Lemans (except windshield, motor, trans) for $500. No rust. Was too far down the list of projects and I bought it because it came with a 350 and newly rebuilt th400. With...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-18-2008, 01:12 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,946
Posted By JDHolmes
Thanks guys, great information. It's going to be...

Thanks guys, great information. It's going to be my truck/shop truck and won't ever be raced. The rear end is out of a 2nd gen camaro and I just haven't bothered to find out the gearing at present....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-15-2008, 01:20 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,946
Posted By JDHolmes
350 possibilities

I picked up a 350 that runs that I'm going to drop in a 58 GMC pickup. There's tons of information here about 400 and 455 but very little about the measly little 350. This motor is a 73-76 block...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 08-13-2008, 12:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 393
Posted By JDHolmes
My Pontiacs are in my shop which is just beyond...

My Pontiacs are in my shop which is just beyond Cory's. Cory does have great trucks and his guys can handle a spray gun very well.
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 08-12-2008, 03:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 393
Posted By JDHolmes
I've got a shop on Robinson road east of 45. ...

I've got a shop on Robinson road east of 45. Pontiac's I'm working on are a 53 Chieftain (done for now, needs paint); 55 wagon, 58 GMC truck, 72 grandville (not working on it much). I've got six or...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 08-12-2008, 03:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 255
Posted By JDHolmes
Whatever you're using, you must get the surface...

Whatever you're using, you must get the surface CLEAN, not just a quick passover with solvent...but actually CLEAN. Here's a couple of pics of what I did this past weekend.

Before pic....
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 08-12-2008, 03:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 579
Posted By JDHolmes
Yes, you can spray epoxy over the mixed surface. ...

Yes, you can spray epoxy over the mixed surface. For the old paint part, I'd make sure I hit it with 220 wet sanded though to roughen the surface for more bite from the epoxy. The stripped part...
Forum: Electrical Tech 08-07-2008, 10:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 658
Posted By JDHolmes
Did you lift the rotor button to make sure it is...

Did you lift the rotor button to make sure it is in contact with the cap button? Oftentimes these things come with the little metal arm pushed down and no contact between rotor and cap means no fire
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 08-07-2008, 10:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 579
Posted By JDHolmes
As Mike said, after the rust treatment, use epoxy...

As Mike said, after the rust treatment, use epoxy primer.

Then, fix straighten the body through metal work or filler.
Sand.
2k primer
Sand.Sand.Sand. Block, block.block.
guidecoat
block it...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 08-07-2008, 10:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 393
Posted By JDHolmes
I've got a similar problem but with top of the...

I've got a similar problem but with top of the window rust. For pillars, just find a donor and cut them out and weld in the good ones. I've got to cut the whole roof off and A pillars to replace my...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 08-07-2008, 10:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 302
Posted By JDHolmes
I used black pipe. I put a drop at the...

I used black pipe. I put a drop at the compressor and six feet down the line, that will catch most moisture and can be replaced IF it rusts which I doubt it will. I put a drop also before filters...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 08-04-2008, 02:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 158
Posted By JDHolmes
Take the lock out, take it to a locksmith and...

Take the lock out, take it to a locksmith and have them make a key. It's easiest to use the glove box key which should be the same. If not, then the trunk lock is the same as the doors, but I do...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 07-30-2008, 12:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 721
Posted By JDHolmes
You need a sealer over the 2k before final paint....

You need a sealer over the 2k before final paint. Like others said, hit is with a guide coat and then 600 to make sure you've gotten all the low/high spots right. Then seal it. Then paint it.

I...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 07-30-2008, 12:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 481
Posted By JDHolmes
I don't use POR-15 but use two other products...

I don't use POR-15 but use two other products with identical properties, KBS coatings and Bill Hisrch Miracle paint. Follow the directions. make sure that what you are painting is CLEAN. Brushing...
Forum: Pontiac Business Entities Exchange 07-24-2008, 12:21 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 5,791
Posted By JDHolmes
For the business owners complaining about...

For the business owners complaining about complaints, there's an old axiom that should be taken into consideration, actual research done to prove it.

For every customer that complains, there are...
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 07-15-2008, 01:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 356
Posted By JDHolmes
float sticking in carb, not filling up the bowl,...

float sticking in carb, not filling up the bowl, creating low fuel supply problem
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 06-20-2008, 10:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 316
Posted By JDHolmes
Great! Many thanks.

Great! Many thanks.
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 06-20-2008, 09:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 316
Posted By JDHolmes
Part number help please, 53 Chieftain

I've checked my 53 parts manual but it doesn't list the 53 part number. Does someone have the part number and/or interchange number for the soft brake line, listed in parts manual as 4.680. My...
Forum: Electrical Tech 06-06-2008, 04:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 451
Posted By JDHolmes
Well, first reason is because the car is...

Well, first reason is because the car is completely original except the tires and radiator and now generator. Second reason is why ruin a perfectly good, well designed electrical system. I don't...
Forum: Electrical Tech 06-05-2008, 12:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 451
Posted By JDHolmes
thanks George, I'll do some voltage tests to...

thanks George, I'll do some voltage tests to verify that VR is working correctly though prior checks without gen show the correct sections opened and closed
Forum: Electrical Tech 06-04-2008, 12:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 618
Posted By JDHolmes
Fluke Process meter Fluke 87

Fluke Process meter
Fluke 87
Forum: Electrical Tech 06-04-2008, 12:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 451
Posted By JDHolmes
Generator question/help

This pertains to a 53 Chieftain, still 6v.

Being unable to find a Pontiac generator, I bought (ebay) a Chevy generator from the same year with a fresh rebuild. I put it in and now the charging...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 05-12-2008, 02:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 301
Posted By JDHolmes
Bill Hirsch Chassis Black for OEM satin black...

Bill Hirsch Chassis Black for OEM satin black color. Go to their site or PM me for details.
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 04-30-2008, 03:06 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 224
Posted By JDHolmes
Radiator question

I just received a new radiator and it has two trans cooler connections which were not on the original (someone hung an aftermarket trans cooler in front of radiator). My question is if this section...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 04-21-2008, 04:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 416
Posted By JDHolmes
Yep glass is the same. Just bought a rear side...

Yep glass is the same. Just bought a rear side for my 55.
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