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Forum: THE LOBBY 02-27-2019, 03:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 593
Posted By Midniteauto
Actually, theres a good chance of it, maybe even...

Actually, theres a good chance of it, maybe even with a sign in it. His original plan was to get it built and sell it, but it kinda grew on him and he may keep it at this point.
He will definitely...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-27-2019, 11:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 593
Posted By Midniteauto
70 TA complete rotisserie build done

You folks have been a great help on a 'as correct as possible' 71 HO455 TA were building, thought id post up pics of another we finished.
This came to us as a bare body on a cart, an enclosed...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 01-29-2019, 12:46 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,709
Posted By Midniteauto
Also- Im seeing 2 or 3 different lower door...

Also- Im seeing 2 or 3 different lower door panel designs, and all I can compare them to is the 70 deluxe interior we are wrapping up. If someone could post a shot of what a completed, correct 71...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 01-29-2019, 12:44 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,709
Posted By Midniteauto
Had a great visit with 71HOT/A last week- little...

Had a great visit with 71HOT/A last week- little did I know he lives a half hour away- he called and offered to ride down and take a look over the car. HUGE THANKS- you don't know how much this...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 01-16-2019, 11:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 358
Posted By Midniteauto
assembly line/vehicle decals- 70 and 71 info needed

Im wrapping up a 70 RAIII/4 speed Van Nuys and 71 HO455/AT/AC Norwood T/A build and am looking for a source for CORRECT assembly line tags/decals. Also, is there anything I may need to know before...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 01-15-2019, 02:08 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,709
Posted By Midniteauto
Issues you guys have brought to my attention have...

Issues you guys have brought to my attention have been noted and corrected, and shes going back together now. Just resprayed the dash carrier in hot rod black, with a 'p*ss coat' and gun pressure...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 01-04-2019, 10:26 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,709
Posted By Midniteauto
Sounds like I may have a mess here. I attached a...

Sounds like I may have a mess here. I attached a photo of the LH door showing the existing holes, as well as a photo of the reveal moldings I have ordered. The chrome strip on the far left is the...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 01-03-2019, 03:09 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,709
Posted By Midniteauto
Also- the outer window reveal moldings on this 70...

Also- the outer window reveal moldings on this 70 have holes along the outer edge, I am assuming this is for the chrome strips, perhaps deluxe? I can not locate the correct outer moldings that will...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 01-03-2019, 02:49 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,709
Posted By Midniteauto
Thanks for the help on all this. We acquired a...

Thanks for the help on all this. We acquired a steel valance, and it is fitted and painted.
Which brings me to my next question: turn signals/housings. The housings we had in the plastic valance...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 12-07-2018, 10:09 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,709
Posted By Midniteauto
It is frustrating, but it is part of the...

It is frustrating, but it is part of the business. I am glad to have you folks on this forum pointing these things out, it is by FAR the most informative, helpful forum Ive ever been on when it comes...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 12-06-2018, 04:29 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,709
Posted By Midniteauto
Great, another issue. Was not aware of the...

Great, another issue. Was not aware of the plastic vs steel valance either....
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 12-06-2018, 02:55 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,709
Posted By Midniteauto
Thanks, thats what I needed. Cannot find the...

Thanks, thats what I needed. Cannot find the brackets anywhere and may have to make an earlier one fit.
I have no idea (nor did I) that these are 73+ fenders. How do you tell the difference?
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 12-06-2018, 11:03 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,709
Posted By Midniteauto
Were just about wrapped up with this 71 minus a...

Were just about wrapped up with this 71 minus a few details. Does anyone have a photo of the AC drier/muffler mounting brackets and correct layout? This is one of the last things we are struggling...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 09-26-2018, 02:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 927
Posted By Midniteauto
Im not sure on a non AC car. This is a factory...

Im not sure on a non AC car. This is a factory AC, and the GM part numbers are 478012 for the AC and 9790635 on the PS belts that I received, and they fit perfect. (quanta, through ames)
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 09-26-2018, 08:24 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,709
Posted By Midniteauto
The engine was shot with Ames #1296...

The engine was shot with Ames #1296 (Spectramaster) dark neutral. It does look lighter in the photo on here than in person. It BETTER be correct, it came directly from them for a 71.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 09-25-2018, 02:15 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,709
Posted By Midniteauto
This restoration is in the finishing stages now, ...

This restoration is in the finishing stages now, down to the details, you know, where the devil is. You folks have been a HUGE help along the way, even if not directly on this thread, but on the...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 09-25-2018, 02:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 927
Posted By Midniteauto
Thanks for all your help fellas!

Thanks for all your help fellas!
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 08-27-2018, 02:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 927
Posted By Midniteauto
3/8 x 49.5, came up equal to a gates 7495

3/8 x 49.5, came up equal to a gates 7495
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 08-22-2018, 11:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 927
Posted By Midniteauto
Another Quanta alternator belt length issue, has this not been addressed?

Wrapping up a correct 71 T/A here at the shop, and ordered date coded belts from Quanta. PS and AC are perfect, alt is too long. Funny thing is, this car was halfway restored (very poorly) when we...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-30-2018, 03:56 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,709
Posted By Midniteauto
Been a long time folks, things are moving along...

Been a long time folks, things are moving along pretty well with this build.
Cant seem to find much info on the factory stereo and its wiring. Any advice here? This needs to be as correct as...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 09-06-2017, 08:26 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,709
Posted By Midniteauto
Were on to the carpeting, sound deadener, wiring,...

Were on to the carpeting, sound deadener, wiring, etc... oh boy, are heater-a/c vacuum harnesses not available? Most of the original is intact minus a couple cut hard plastic lines, perhaps that...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 08-11-2017, 10:55 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,709
Posted By Midniteauto
It is semi gloss, and I agree it came out too...

It is semi gloss, and I agree it came out too shiny. Its going to get scuffed and hit with satin clear before the interior and windshield go in.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 08-10-2017, 03:59 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,709
Posted By Midniteauto
Making some progress, heres a few more shots....

Making some progress, heres a few more shots. Repainted the engine correct this time, and am aware of the upper ball joints/control arm shafts, and brake backing plates. (Norwood cars were chassis...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 08-09-2017, 10:17 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,709
Posted By Midniteauto
skip that. Search function is my friend.

skip that. Search function is my friend.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 08-09-2017, 10:10 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,709
Posted By Midniteauto
Making good progress, more pics coming later this...

Making good progress, more pics coming later this week.
Norwood build, I painted the rear 'natural' axle tubes, 'cast blast' center section, natural cover. How about brake backing plates?
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