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Forum: The Body Shop TECH 08-18-2011, 01:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 472
Posted By mkling
Not happy with my fender/door allignment. what to do?

Had my 78 TA back in driving condition for about a year now, but I still have a lot of little things to do.
I am not happy with the way my fender to door alligment looks. It seems like I need to...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 07-25-2011, 10:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 486
Posted By mkling
Thanks for the help. good idea on the rack. I was...

Thanks for the help. good idea on the rack. I was wondering how I should haul them. I do woodworking for a living so it wont be hard to make something out of scraps.
I have a guy that may go with me...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 07-21-2011, 12:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 486
Posted By mkling
Windshield and back window removal/install. 2nd gen

I found a windshield and back window on a car at a salvage yard. I can get them for next to nothing if I remove them. What is the best method for doing this?
I'm also looking for install info. this...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 08-28-2010, 02:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 633
Posted By mkling
That makes a lot of sense. I think I must not...

That makes a lot of sense. I think I must not have used enough soap or something. The water was beading up too much. I had a hard time sliding the decal into possition. There is no wax on the hood....
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 08-28-2010, 06:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 633
Posted By mkling
man I had a bad day today. I installed all the...

man I had a bad day today. I installed all the decals on my car, saving the hood bird for last. I used the soapy water method. Had the wife help set it in place. We had a hard time getting her side...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 08-20-2010, 12:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 261
Posted By mkling
I asked him today if he had gold. He said they...

I asked him today if he had gold. He said they dont make them in gold anymore.
I think the only thing I can do here is order the rivet on type. They do look identical to the ones that came off my...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 08-19-2010, 08:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 261
Posted By mkling
Body side molding

I'm ordering the decals for my Mayan Red 78 TA, but I still need to figure out what to do for the body side moldings. The car had the rivet on style with gold inserts. I removed some of it carefully...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 08-13-2010, 06:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 633
Posted By mkling
Decal install help needed

I have my decals for my 78 TA on the way. How hard is it to put the hood bird on? I'm trying to decide if I should find someone to do this for me or attempt it myself. The few things on this resto...
Forum: Exhaust TECH 07-15-2010, 02:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,434
Posted By mkling
Your stock manifolds must quiet down the Race...

Your stock manifolds must quiet down the Race Pros. I put A complete Pypes 2.5" system on my 78 TA with Flowtech headers and it is a lot louder than I thought it would be. I used to run Glass packs...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-13-2010, 03:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 147
Posted By mkling
Restored 78 W72 4-speed TA value?

Not that I'm selling it (probablly never will), but someone asked me yesterday if it was for sale and it got me thinking a little as to what it would be worth.

78 W72 Z code Trans Am. T-tops, 4...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 07-12-2010, 03:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 758
Posted By mkling
I had a lot of trouble with this when I started...

I had a lot of trouble with this when I started welding. Tried the penny thing and all sorts of stuff. It justs takes practice. I can now weld in holes very easy with nothing behind them. Play with...
Forum: Suspension TECH 07-12-2010, 10:20 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 739
Posted By mkling
Just thought I would follow up on this. Money is...

Just thought I would follow up on this. Money is a little tight so I grabbed a set of KYB Gas-A-Justs to use for now. I have to say, I am quite happy with them. Not as bad on the bumps as I thought,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-11-2010, 08:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 380
Posted By mkling
Test drive went good. Way way better manners....

Test drive went good. Way way better manners. Much easier to drive. I can coast around in second gear at 1k rpm no problem. You guys think I should leave the timing where it is? I could probablly...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-11-2010, 04:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 380
Posted By mkling
Reporting back in. Your right BVR421 I was way...

Reporting back in. Your right BVR421 I was way over. next time I'll be sure to put the timing light on it right away. Easier now that I have a new working light in the tool box.

I checked initial...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-10-2010, 11:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 380
Posted By mkling
ease up a little eh. I just did this at break in...

ease up a little eh. I just did this at break in and am now getting to tuning.

I got a timing light tonight and I'll take some readings tommorrow.
I'm running the stock 78 TA distributor.
...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-09-2010, 11:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 380
Posted By mkling
Stock 78 intake, Cliff built Q-jet. Carter stock...

Stock 78 intake, Cliff built Q-jet. Carter stock replacement fuel pump. My timing was just set by sound, I need to buy a new light and dial that in yet also.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-09-2010, 11:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 380
Posted By mkling
rough when driving at slow speeds..

Trying to put some miles on my 78 TA thats just getting done from a long resto. It doesnt drive like I remember with the stock motor of course, so it is taking some getting used to. Driving in town...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-09-2010, 01:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 327
Posted By mkling
thanks much. I didnt realize they were suppose to...

thanks much. I didnt realize they were suppose to move a little. I cant spin the push rod by hand. I think all is good. I know I took my time when adjusting them. Just nervouse about every little...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-08-2010, 09:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 327
Posted By mkling
Rocker arm adjustment

I'm paranoid about my cam break-in and lash adjustments. I did the normal break in as described in many posts here. changed oil. re-torqued. re-set lash. drove maybe ten miles today and it seems to...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 07-05-2010, 03:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 314
Posted By mkling
when to wax new paint?

My car was painted Base/clear about 6 months ago. should be safe to wax it now. Any suggestions on what to use for first wax or doesnt it matter?
I still need to buy my decals which may be a month...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-05-2010, 09:16 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 167
Posted By mkling
Fresh restoration. allingment and what else to watch for?

Just finishing up my 78 TA resto. All I have left is to paint the 3 piece spoiler and mirrors and get them on. Also need decals and hope to add some 17" snowflakes by next summer.
I took it for a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-02-2010, 09:35 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,399
Posted By mkling
I did do it alone, but it would be nice with a...

I did do it alone, but it would be nice with a helper. The cork thing should work also. as soon as it blows it out, you know its on the compression stroke.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-02-2010, 09:29 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,399
Posted By mkling
I like to cover the #1 spark plug hole with my...

I like to cover the #1 spark plug hole with my thumb. When you feel the pressure you know your on the compression stroke. Like mentioned. have the timing mark between 12 and 8 somewhere and the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-06-2010, 03:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 302
Posted By mkling
I got it to work. Looks like it was a succesfull...

I got it to work. Looks like it was a succesfull break-in. I blocked off the heater core. Started it back up ran it a little while at 2k or more. Decided I better try turning the distributor a little...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-06-2010, 03:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 425
Posted By mkling
I dont know much, but I do know the Cheby gaskets...

I dont know much, but I do know the Cheby gaskets will not work on your Pontiac.
I would let the car Idle, turn the distributor until the RPMs get higher, then turn it back just a nudge. that should...
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