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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH Today, 12:26 PM
Replies: 4
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Posted By 72projectbird
Hmmm The grills on my 71 aren't riveted...

Hmmm

The grills on my 71 aren't riveted either
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 05-23-2024, 07:01 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 18,166
Posted By 72projectbird
All I can do now is just shake my head. It would...

All I can do now is just shake my head. It would be funny if it wasn't for the wasted years and cash.

Hell I've had race cars and mud trucks that never had gaps like that. lol
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 05-22-2024, 03:09 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 18,166
Posted By 72projectbird
Well, it's been a while since I updated this...

Well, it's been a while since I updated this thread...

Long story short, the guy who was helping me with the metal work turned out to be a total hack. The rear quarters were nowhere near close to...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-20-2024, 12:13 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,385
Posted By 72projectbird
Same here.

Same here.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-13-2024, 09:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 291
Posted By 72projectbird
I just replaced my 77s flywheel and clutch. I...

I just replaced my 77s flywheel and clutch. I used a stock replacement steel flywheel, and a Luk clutch kit with a new throw out bearing.

Smooth as silk
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-13-2024, 06:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 868
Posted By 72projectbird
Off to Pikeville NC

I'll be heading out at 5am tomorrow, going down to Pikeville NC. Picking up a 78 Y82 W72 4 speed Trans Am. Should be about a 12 hour trip one way. I'm thinking of just doing a cannonball run straight...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-21-2024, 12:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,249
Posted By 72projectbird
That's really cool! I'd love one with a...

That's really cool!

I'd love one with a 70-72 nose bird on it.
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 03-18-2024, 04:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 548
Posted By 72projectbird
I guess the emission thing would be a knock for...

I guess the emission thing would be a knock for people in horrible states, but most states don't care about a car that old and it's emissions. I know here they don't. That said, I've sold cars...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 03-13-2024, 11:39 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,651
Posted By 72projectbird
Some updates. Floors are going in, and driver...

Some updates. Floors are going in, and driver side inner wheel housing and quarter are getting patched up. You should never be able to tell someone was in there when it's done.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 03-08-2024, 10:44 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,786
Posted By 72projectbird
I was always under the assumption the 70 only had...

I was always under the assumption the 70 only had no bracing, and starting in 71 we saw the riveted steel plates on the edges. I suppose very early 71 cars could have a 70 hood?

I have a original...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 03-04-2024, 01:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 487
Posted By 72projectbird
Looks right to me. If you need to find a...

Looks right to me.

If you need to find a good home for it, let me know!
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 02-23-2024, 04:46 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 5,463
Posted By 72projectbird
A correct 70 TA hood is not cheap, probably at...

A correct 70 TA hood is not cheap, probably at least $2000 for the hood, plus bodywork, paint and a new stripe. The 70 dash bezel is about $1000. The nose is easy enough to do, but between finding a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-22-2024, 10:36 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,079
Posted By 72projectbird
I was running a 455 with 62 heads, around 11.5:1...

I was running a 455 with 62 heads, around 11.5:1 and ran it on 93 no problem.

Cranking psi was 200-205psi across all 8.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 02-16-2024, 02:09 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 5,463
Posted By 72projectbird
Who knows? My 71 has an 80 bezel in it lol ...

Who knows? My 71 has an 80 bezel in it lol

On the 70, lots of little details wrong, but looks like a pretty good car overall. Makes me happy that mine currently under the knife was completely...
Forum: Members Helping Members 02-09-2024, 03:39 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,127
Posted By 72projectbird
Back before I had my own trailer, UHaul always...

Back before I had my own trailer, UHaul always fought with me about what cars I could pull.

I was driving a K2500 at the time, and they wouldn't let me tow a 86 Monte Carlo SS

So I just told...
Forum: Ames Customer Satisfaction Forum 02-07-2024, 02:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 607
Posted By 72projectbird
Shout out to Ames

I ordered some parts for my 70 TA, and got an email at 8:30pm from Donovan, confirming my vehicles info as I mistakenly left that info blank. I received my order in 24 hours, and everything is...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 02-02-2024, 10:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 638
Posted By 72projectbird
Oh boy, don't get me started on JK. Those 6...

Oh boy, don't get me started on JK.

Those 6 leaf springs must ride lovely
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-29-2024, 12:47 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,554
Posted By 72projectbird
It's very very very easy to work with. I use it a...

It's very very very easy to work with. I use it a lot.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-27-2024, 09:52 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,554
Posted By 72projectbird
I've been running AN line at 58psi the full...

I've been running AN line at 58psi the full length of my 71 for years now, with no issues.
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 01-25-2024, 06:18 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,651
Posted By 72projectbird
Got the car shot in etching primer today.

Got the car shot in etching primer today.
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-25-2024, 11:10 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 9,548
Posted By 72projectbird
70-73 Trans Am 77-78 Trans Am 69-70 GTO

70-73 Trans Am
77-78 Trans Am
69-70 GTO
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-25-2024, 11:08 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,812
Posted By 72projectbird
The new Chargers and Challengers are comically...

The new Chargers and Challengers are comically easy to steal.

I've been shopping insurance quotes for a 2015 HC Challenger, and even though I live in an are where there's no crime, insurance is...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-10-2024, 09:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,656
Posted By 72projectbird
That's a stout setup! Congrats on getting it...

That's a stout setup! Congrats on getting it done, and be sure to do a celebration burnout for us!
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-04-2024, 07:28 PM
Replies: 572
Views: 41,237
Posted By 72projectbird
It's not a Pontiac, but a Buick. They're part of...

It's not a Pontiac, but a Buick. They're part of the BOP family.

Took the GN out today to run errands. We're supposed to get a bunch of snow this weekend, so I wanted to get it out. Put about 100...
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-24-2023, 01:00 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 19,049
Posted By 72projectbird
Took the 77 to Lowes today, and then ran some...

Took the 77 to Lowes today, and then ran some various errands. Put about 55 miles on it this morning.
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