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Forum: The Body Shop TECH 11-25-2023, 10:51 AM
Replies: 28
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Posted By bsblguy
I just used a piece of sheet metal and bent it to...

I just used a piece of sheet metal and bent it to the shape I needed. The corners I had to cut the width so it would bend. I used a piece of extra exhaust pipe that I cut and bent to the shape I...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 11-18-2023, 09:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,189
Posted By bsblguy
the vintage air unit has flexible hoses run to...

the vintage air unit has flexible hoses run to all the vents. the drivers side vent comes out of the plenum right by the gas pedal, I have it ty wrapped as far away as possible but still hit it with...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 11-17-2023, 09:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,189
Posted By bsblguy
I used the original air kit on a '78 and '79 and...

I used the original air kit on a '78 and '79 and it works very well. Evap, condenser, compressor, all hoses. Everything needed. I do not like their compressor mounting bracket so I bought a vintage...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 02-23-2023, 09:58 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,535
Posted By bsblguy
Home made weatherstrip channel in place and...

Home made weatherstrip channel in place and starting to weld the new roof skin in place. I bought a 240v spot welder and it is working pretty well.
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 02-16-2023, 10:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,535
Posted By bsblguy
607309 This is the weatherstrip channel that...

607309
This is the weatherstrip channel that goes between the roof frame and the roof skin then is spot welded together. I have had no luck with sheet metal shops so I tried restoration shops. They...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 02-12-2023, 10:54 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,535
Posted By bsblguy
The lip in the 2nd pic is what I'm talking about....

The lip in the 2nd pic is what I'm talking about. There is only about 5 inches or so that was not removed. With the headliner removed I think you might be able to see the spot welds where it is all...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 02-12-2023, 10:21 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,535
Posted By bsblguy
The 2nd pic you can see a piece of what I am...

The 2nd pic you can see a piece of what I am talking about with the roof skin removed and the weatherstrip channel still there. The new roof skin is is shown but not in position yet. The first pic...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 02-12-2023, 10:10 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,535
Posted By bsblguy
My car had a lip that went all around the opening...

My car had a lip that went all around the opening that the weatherstrip went in. This is at the open side of the opening not the back side. My car did not have the pieces in the corners to tuck the...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 02-11-2023, 02:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,535
Posted By bsblguy
Randy. Looks like your not replacing the entire...

Randy. Looks like your not replacing the entire roof skin like I am is that correct?
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 02-11-2023, 01:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,535
Posted By bsblguy
If you look at your picture you can see the lip...

If you look at your picture you can see the lip that goes all the way around the opening where the weatherstrip tucks into. I see the parts in the corner that you are talking about but I'm talking...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 02-11-2023, 11:57 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,535
Posted By bsblguy
Just replacing the weatherstrip you would think...

Just replacing the weatherstrip you would think that where the weatherstrip is glued is part of the roof as I did when I started to remove the rusted roof skin. The part where the weatherstrip slips...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 02-10-2023, 03:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,535
Posted By bsblguy
those are all a pillar channel. I need the part...

those are all a pillar channel. I need the part that goes all the way around and is between the roof frame and the roof skin. thanks for the help though.
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 02-09-2023, 03:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,535
Posted By bsblguy
1979 Trans Am t top weatherstrip channel

I just bought a '79 TA SE with fisher t tops. The roof is rusty around the tops. I bought a replacement top but have not located any replacement weatherstrip channels. Anyone have a source for those?...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 09-20-2021, 05:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,909
Posted By bsblguy
update

Engine is stock with 85k miles on it when I got the car. I replaced the head gaskets as I suspected compression getting into water jackets. I am using handheld to adjust specs. I do not have a...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 09-19-2021, 09:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,909
Posted By bsblguy
Cast impeller. Reading to fuel injection screen...

Cast impeller. Reading to fuel injection screen for temp but when it reads 220 so does the factory gage. I richened up the mixture and test drove it with no change.
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 09-19-2021, 03:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,909
Posted By bsblguy
overheating '78 TA

1978 Trans Am 400, 4speed runs hot. Car has Holley Sniper Quadrajet, Holley Hyperspark distributor, Holley in tank fuel pump. New 4 core radiator. New fan clutch. New hoses with spring in lower hose....
Forum: SOLD Pontiacs 06-11-2021, 10:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,787
Posted By bsblguy
sold

sold
Forum: SOLD Pontiacs 05-17-2021, 03:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,787
Posted By bsblguy
No catalytic converter. Everything else still...

No catalytic converter. Everything else still there but not connected.
Forum: SOLD Pontiacs 05-17-2021, 01:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,787
Posted By bsblguy
more pics video onyoutube ...

more pics
video onyoutube

https://youtu.be/s_8CbBoR0hg
Forum: SOLD Pontiacs 05-17-2021, 01:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,787
Posted By bsblguy
more pics

more pics
Forum: SOLD Pontiacs 05-17-2021, 01:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,787
Posted By bsblguy
more pics

more pics
Forum: SOLD Pontiacs 05-17-2021, 12:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,787
Posted By bsblguy
1976 Trans Am

1976 Trans Am, 400, auto trans, Power steering, brakes, windows, door locks, trunk release. Alarm with remote for door locks/ trunk release. Numbers matching. Rebuilt original carb. New brake...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-22-2020, 05:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 967
Posted By bsblguy
Put the new tank in. Double checked everything....

Put the new tank in. Double checked everything. Should be the same as it was with the carb on and no problems then. Started engine with gas cap off. Put my hand over filler neck and there was...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-21-2020, 03:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 967
Posted By bsblguy
I called a friend to look at his '78 and his...

I called a friend to look at his '78 and his lines are plugged going to the carb so I guess the previous owner did that as my friend did not. They are just using the canister as the vent. I might end...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-21-2020, 10:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 967
Posted By bsblguy
Not really sure how they are suppose to vent....

Not really sure how they are suppose to vent. Everything is connected the same as it was with the carb only difference is the in tank pump and no return line. looked at my '76 TA and it just has line...
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