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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-10-2024, 11:36 AM
Replies: 420
Views: 104,837
Posted By srmmmm
Can't believe I missed this thread, but here are...

Can't believe I missed this thread, but here are the images of my dash cover as received back from Just Dashes. I thought the grain pattern was very close to the original 1970 and the shop only had...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-07-2024, 09:45 AM
Replies: 3,028
Views: 483,812
Posted By srmmmm
So close to being ready, but the rear seat trim...

So close to being ready, but the rear seat trim panels may not have been prepped right before painting. There's some flaking off, so the shop is looking at it before they release the car to me.
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Forum: THE LOBBY 05-20-2024, 10:03 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,995
Posted By srmmmm
At age 18, I was in my second semester at General...

At age 18, I was in my second semester at General Motors Institute and working my Co-op sessions at GMAD Lordstown. My freshman year was spent entirely in the Tool Engineering Department doing...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-30-2024, 02:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,694
Posted By srmmmm
D & M did mine and included moving the redline up...

D & M did mine and included moving the redline up on the tach :)

Everything is working fine except for inconsistencies with the tach, but I think it's a dirty signal from the MSD distributer. ...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-05-2024, 11:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,342
Posted By srmmmm
The only offset I recall analyzing in labs at GMI...

The only offset I recall analyzing in labs at GMI was wrist pin offset. This was done to reduce cylinder wall wear more than anything. The cylinder bores were always on the main bearing centerline...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-27-2024, 05:15 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,728
Posted By srmmmm
We're getting closer. The hood now closes with...

We're getting closer. The hood now closes with enough clearance for the air cleaner housing. The last three items are installation of the wood grain IP insert, front end alignment and state...
Forum: Members Helping Members 02-22-2024, 12:10 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,743
Posted By srmmmm
Non-ErrorChecking/Correcting. Crucial is one...

Non-ErrorChecking/Correcting.

Crucial is one of the best suppliers.
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-19-2024, 11:27 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,728
Posted By srmmmm
It is the correct drop base with the dimple in...

It is the correct drop base with the dimple in the back. They also found the electric choke conversion was interfering with the fit so they'll add a bump for that. It was a little surprising that...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-16-2024, 02:43 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,728
Posted By srmmmm
More visible progress! Hood is on but won't...

More visible progress! Hood is on but won't close. Snorkels will have to come off the air cleaner housing to clear the A/C compressor and a hood brace. No real issue since the scoop will be open...
Forum: Suspension TECH 01-23-2024, 02:55 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,519
Posted By srmmmm
Hydroboost on GM cars began with the introduction...

Hydroboost on GM cars began with the introduction of the 5.7L Oldsmobile diesel engine. My 1981 Bonneville was equipped as such and I found it to be one of the most linear braking systems I'd ever...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-19-2024, 02:26 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,728
Posted By srmmmm
Yes, it's the Esprit model car, equipped with the...

Yes, it's the Esprit model car, equipped with the rally gauge package. I've restored it with 1976 TA suspension and will use a TA shaker hood.
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-19-2024, 12:44 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,728
Posted By srmmmm
Some good progress has been made on the car the...

Some good progress has been made on the car the last few months and the upholstery shop is nearly finished with the interior. All that is left are the sail panels and passenger door hard trim. The...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-10-2024, 06:10 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 13,564
Posted By srmmmm
It nailed her 428i compared to the actual, even...

It nailed her 428i compared to the actual, even down to the mineral gray and wheels. So it does make you wonder why it can't get the correct pictures for a GTO or Firebird...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-10-2024, 05:45 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 13,564
Posted By srmmmm
So I requested "a blonde in a black dress leaning...

So I requested "a blonde in a black dress leaning on a gold 1970 Firebird in a parking lot in front of a mountain lake" to produce my personal advertising brochure picture. Other than the turn...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-20-2023, 11:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,694
Posted By srmmmm
I used the Comp XE276HR in a 350 block bored .060...

I used the Comp XE276HR in a 350 block bored .060 over with Butler's 4.25" stroker kit with Ross flat top pistons. 1.5 Ratio rockers. Calculated CR 9.3

6X-4 heads, Torker I intake, Buick GS455...
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-18-2023, 04:28 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 9,609
Posted By srmmmm
I'd definitely drain the water separator first. ...

I'd definitely drain the water separator first. Whenever I had starting issues with the 5.7L diesel in my 1981 Bonneville, WD40 was my go to starting fluid. You can spray it directly into the...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 12-14-2023, 04:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,615
Posted By srmmmm
The shop technician didn't have any trouble...

The shop technician didn't have any trouble getting the tach to operate with the MSD distributor, but I did tell the company (D&M Restoration in Greenville, SC) that rebuilt all my gauges beforehand,...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 12-10-2023, 04:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,615
Posted By srmmmm
Factory tach works fine with this unit.

Factory tach works fine with this unit.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-07-2023, 02:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,174
Posted By srmmmm
That's right where my height was at prior to the...

That's right where my height was at prior to the restoration, so I'm pretty sure mine just needs to be finished out and all the bushings re-torqued. Your engine sounds great and is a nice comparison...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-07-2023, 02:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,174
Posted By srmmmm
Appreciate the tip! I am sure nothing's been...

Appreciate the tip! I am sure nothing's been torqued yet with full weight so I'll make sure that is done. Yours look fantastic though!
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-05-2023, 03:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,413
Posted By srmmmm
We've now let two special pets go, Athena was 15...

We've now let two special pets go, Athena was 15 and had a good life - loved chicken McNuggets on the road, but arthritis caught up with her. Shadow though was not yet 12 when a blood disease took...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-12-2023, 12:02 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,956
Posted By srmmmm
Sadly, delays (Changing shop foremen, covid, 100...

Sadly, delays (Changing shop foremen, covid, 100 degree days in Texas...:-ohwell:) keep adding up at the restoration shop reassembling my bird so my "butt meter" evaluation has not been accomplished...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-11-2023, 12:16 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,956
Posted By srmmmm
You guys are making me feel bad. I've been happy...

You guys are making me feel bad. I've been happy with my Torker I, always being careful to properly tune the Q-Jet on top of it. I know a lot of the performance is from my cam (XE276HR) and the 6X...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-13-2023, 10:23 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,086
Posted By srmmmm
You are correct. A lower gear ratio reduces the...

You are correct. A lower gear ratio reduces the amount of torque the engine must supply to accelerate the car - there is more "effective" torque applied by the driveshaft. This means a lighter load...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-22-2023, 11:17 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,304
Posted By srmmmm
The disappointment with the 5.7L Olds diesel was...

The disappointment with the 5.7L Olds diesel was the damage done by the first generation clouded perception of the second generation. The first suffering from severe lifter and cam lobe wear from...
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