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Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-12-2024, 04:21 PM
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Posted By 'ol Pinion head
Have examples of every different version of the...

Have examples of every different version of the late 60'S-72 GM A-body rears.
With factory drums installed, 61 5/16" from wheel mating to wheel mating flange.
Knock an 1" to 1 1 1/8" off the...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-09-2024, 05:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 238
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
Weighed a bare '70 GTO Endura 56.8 lbs. The...

Weighed a bare '70 GTO Endura 56.8 lbs.
The steel reinforcement bracing weighs a bunch as well, I'd bet yet another 50lbs.
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-08-2024, 10:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 185
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
YE was the 455 HO usage code with T400 & 2126...

YE was the 455 HO usage code with T400 & 2126 points distrib for '72 TransAms & A-body's.
Have owned a '72 YE shortblock w a Lakewood plant partial VIN, & have viewed several other YE's in...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-07-2024, 09:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,501
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
The AirForce was using dry ice blasting in the...

The AirForce was using dry ice blasting in the 80's.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-06-2024, 10:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 234
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
just got in for the evening. cked in my '72 dated...

just got in for the evening. cked in my '72 dated Master Parts book, alternator belt is 1/2" shorter with the smaller diam 485397 pulley
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-06-2024, 03:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 234
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
The front & rear grooves of the 3 different ...

The front & rear grooves of the 3 different '71-77 Pontiac v8 pulleys are the same width & same depth. Same series of pulleys.

When one goes back to the '70 ONLY A-B-G series model Pontiac V8...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-06-2024, 10:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,033
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
Lightbulb Seriously doubt it. There are many here on PY,...

Seriously doubt it. There are many here on PY, that dont list all the Pontiacs they have in their collections. not in the info about, or in the signature line.

The previous question concerning...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-04-2024, 05:55 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 720
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
Easy rebuild on the early straight column. Be...

Easy rebuild on the early straight column.
Be very careful when removing the lower bearing assembly from the end of the tube.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-04-2024, 05:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 699
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
more info on this HO Formula: ...

more info on this HO Formula:

http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=822540
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-04-2024, 04:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 234
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
The above charts echo the assembly plant...

The above charts echo the assembly plant practices that I've encountered. that's not always the case!

Only the '72 automatic Firebirds w 455 HO & factory AC, used the smaller diam 485397 pulley....
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-02-2024, 10:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 144
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
RADIO P/B is the base AM radio. With the '70...

RADIO P/B is the base AM radio. With the '70 model 412 code TAP-STEREO, there will be the traditional dash speaker along with one rear seat speaker. Balance between the two was adjusted on the 8...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-02-2024, 09:01 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 720
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
'67 GM A-B-F-body columns all had the Energy...

'67 GM A-B-F-body columns all had the Energy Absorbing feature. This redesign for this model year of both GM car standard, as well as tilt columns included numerous features. The new safety features...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-02-2024, 07:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 347
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
534 YC coded Dport 455's went into 1971 GTO's. ...

534 YC coded Dport 455's went into 1971 GTO's.
Have owned two, & parted on three other 71 Dport 455 GTO's. Out of those was another Fremont build with a Sienna interior.

The factory installed ...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-26-2024, 06:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 837
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
TYPE "O" OLDS TEN bolts

4 different housings:

-'67-69 standard 28 spline sealed axle bearing end housings
used all three model years on all single track & high ratio Anti-Spin rears,

-'70 Tapered bearing housing...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-23-2024, 09:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 872
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
78 180 horse 400 blocks were 557's. 78 & 79 W72...

78 180 horse 400 blocks were 557's.
78 & 79 W72 blocks were 481988 XX blocks.

Personally would not have an issue with .030 milled 6X-4's, & a build with a cam like a Summit 2801 on a 557...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-21-2024, 09:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 988
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
Easy question to answer, Jim Hand! ...

Easy question to answer, Jim Hand!

http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=872260
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-19-2024, 10:31 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 4,569
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
Prayers Lifted Up for you, Greg! God is...

Prayers Lifted Up for you, Greg!

God is Good...
Forum: 69-71 Judges only TECH 05-19-2024, 06:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,626
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
no, by previous talleys, which have been noted...

no, by previous talleys, which have been noted for many years

12....... RA4 M21 GTO convert
12........RA4 M21 GTO WT1 convert
6..........RA4 M40 GTO convert
6 or 7...RA4 M40 GTO WT1 convert ...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-19-2024, 05:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 593
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
Wouldn't trust any of these latest "fastest"...

Wouldn't trust any of these latest "fastest" lists.
Many are being generated by computer software, not actual road tests reported back in the day with unaltered original musclecars.

telltales......
Forum: Interior TECH 05-14-2024, 06:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,536
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
There are two different aftermaket supplier...

There are two different aftermaket supplier versions of the firewall insulation pad.

-The least expensive has been out for a long time. Maybe REM is the supplier/ cant remember. What many...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 05-09-2024, 10:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 453
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
Same here, 03E very late '72 production T/A,...

Same here, 03E very late '72 production T/A, black cloverleaf style clock knob.
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-06-2024, 11:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 328
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
433, Hope you & yours made it through safe &...

433, Hope you & yours made it through safe & sound!

We've had a crazy storm out straight west of us, (N of 77 Trashcan's) tracking staight east for the last 2 hours (weird!). had a lot of...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-03-2024, 09:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 397
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
E-track rails fastened to the subfloor will...

E-track rails fastened to the subfloor will allow positioning of different wheelbase vehicles.
A HD racheting strap setup then secures each tire/wheel combo to the E-track without chafing any body...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-27-2024, 10:43 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,720
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
The Cragar SST's didnt make it onto the scene til...

The Cragar SST's didnt make it onto the scene til very early 80's. So more like Day 2000 for a '73 Bird. Can remember around here a bunch of mid 70's alum front bumper Camaro's getting a set, w...
Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts FOR SALE 04-24-2024, 05:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 455
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
Lightbulb George, am sorry to interrupt your ad.

To respond to Jon, the "exploding buckle" Irvin seatbelt buckles/matching male ends were not used in the short season, late '72 model, F-body seatbelt sets. The small textured plastic buckles made...
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