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Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH Today, 02:52 AM
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Posted By Verdoro 68
I’m guessing they matched the angle of the tail...

I’m guessing they matched the angle of the tail light to the angle of the trunk lid emblem right above it. They must have installed this stuff on a driveway with an incline.
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH Yesterday, 11:55 PM
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Posted By Verdoro 68
Those crooked/wrong color decals, misplaced...

Those crooked/wrong color decals, misplaced emblems and Yosemite Sam floor mats really add a touch of class and quality to that Lemans. The irony of it is, it looks like it would've been a decent...
Forum: THE LOBBY Yesterday, 08:03 PM
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Posted By Verdoro 68
I just sent them a few pics and the video, they...

I just sent them a few pics and the video, they decided what to show :)



I'm not so sure about that, but I'm stoked they took so kindly to my car considering all the other impressive things...
Forum: THE LOBBY Yesterday, 11:38 AM
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Posted By Verdoro 68
Finished up the control arms for the Ventura with...

Finished up the control arms for the Ventura with new Moog bushings and ball joints. I noticed the box for the bushings said Made in the USA but the bushings themselves were Made in Mexico :confused:...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-17-2024, 11:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 456
Posted By Verdoro 68
What a bummer. I have a set of long branch...

What a bummer. I have a set of long branch manifolds on the way for the Venutra and was eyeing those head pipes. Looks like I'll may be visiting the exhaust shop after all when the time comes to do...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-16-2024, 12:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 595
Posted By Verdoro 68
This one is super tight and very hard to twist...

This one is super tight and very hard to twist closed. I thought that was a good thing, but maybe not.

The hose hasn’t collapsed again since that one time, but I've been checking every time I...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-15-2024, 09:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 595
Posted By Verdoro 68
Interesting. I had this happen the other day and...

Interesting. I had this happen the other day and as it happens recently replaced the radiator cap with a new repro.
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-12-2024, 03:40 PM
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Views: 85,199
Posted By Verdoro 68
I think he’s finding it more work than he...

I think he’s finding it more work than he expected. His shop teacher and I had a good laugh yesterday when he got frustrated at the passenger a side control arm. I definitely hurled a few curse...
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-12-2024, 11:45 AM
Replies: 833
Views: 85,199
Posted By Verdoro 68
My son and I have been tearing into the Ventura...

My son and I have been tearing into the Ventura at the High School shop. We pulled the front brakes and suspension and removed the old bushings and in prep for washing and sandblasting. The shop...
Forum: Suspension TECH 09-10-2024, 02:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 413
Posted By Verdoro 68
As soon as I pulled out on the road I felt the...

As soon as I pulled out on the road I felt the difference. There are a number of speed bumps in our neighborhood so it's a good place to test. I should know by now that you generally get what you pay...
Forum: Suspension TECH 09-10-2024, 12:01 PM
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Views: 413
Posted By Verdoro 68
I've had the RideTech shocks installed for about...

I've had the RideTech shocks installed for about a week and a half now. The cylinder on the rear shocks is smaller than the Bilsteins, and they mount with the shafts on the bottom, so they solve the...
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED 09-08-2024, 12:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 141
Posted By Verdoro 68
I may be interested in some of your other parts....

I may be interested in some of your other parts. Let me assess the condition of what we have.
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED 09-07-2024, 01:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 141
Posted By Verdoro 68
‘WTB - 74 Ventura Coupe Sail Panels

Looking for a decent set of ‘74 Ventura/GTO sail panels to replace our fragile sun baked originals. Interior color is green, but open to any color.
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-06-2024, 11:57 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,820
Posted By Verdoro 68
I ordered the swatches last week when we were...

I ordered the swatches last week when we were considering the car since my wife and son were drawn to interior. I’m honestly surprised they sent them out so quick considering what I’ve heard about...
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-06-2024, 02:55 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,820
Posted By Verdoro 68
I haven't even checked the rear end code yet. I...

I haven't even checked the rear end code yet. I assumed 3.08 was standard, but it's probably got the 2.73 since nothing was specified on the PHS.

Most of the parts I ordered got here today. I made...
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-06-2024, 01:29 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,820
Posted By Verdoro 68
Once we got the car cleaned out, we took it down...

Once we got the car cleaned out, we took it down to the school for open shop to take care of the brakes. The school's not too far from our place, but it was white knuckle. I have a disc brake kit on...
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-06-2024, 01:08 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,820
Posted By Verdoro 68
He got the full experience tonight. When Cole got...

He got the full experience tonight. When Cole got home from school he started cleaning out the car and found all sorts of treasures. The biggest surprise was who one of the previous owners was. The...
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-05-2024, 04:06 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,820
Posted By Verdoro 68
The car got here this afternoon. It's got #46...

The car got here this afternoon. It's got #46 heads with screw in studs :thumbup:

I discovered a huge puddle of oil in the intake around the driver's side exhaust cross over which is worrying and...
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-04-2024, 04:11 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,820
Posted By Verdoro 68
I got pulled over in my neighborhood when I was...

I got pulled over in my neighborhood when I was his age because a cop didn't like the way my turn signal blinked. No joke. He proceeded to lecture me about the wiring on "these old Oldsmobiles." As a...
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-04-2024, 03:57 PM
Replies: 289
Views: 33,553
Posted By Verdoro 68
Packed and ready to ship. Thanks!

Packed and ready to ship. Thanks!
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-04-2024, 12:10 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,820
Posted By Verdoro 68
I may take you up on that. Let's see what he...

I may take you up on that. Let's see what he thinks after he drives it for a little bit and I get a better sense of the condition of the engine.
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 09-03-2024, 07:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 582
Posted By Verdoro 68
I love this color. I always figured they judt put...

I love this color. I always figured they judt put their own spin on the name. Kind of like Verdoro Green vs. "verdant" green.
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-03-2024, 06:53 PM
Replies: 833
Views: 85,199
Posted By Verdoro 68
I've been sidetracked with my son's new Ventura,...

I've been sidetracked with my son's new Ventura, but I did find time to put on some new Ridetech shocks. I already like them waaay better than the Bilsteins. The car feels taut but not harsh -...
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-03-2024, 06:29 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,820
Posted By Verdoro 68
Yesterday he told me he wants to leave the two...

Yesterday he told me he wants to leave the two barrel on it for a while. I think his opinion is going to change once he gets some more seat time. His car is going to feel sloooow.
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-03-2024, 05:57 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,820
Posted By Verdoro 68
Yeah, someone left the original y-pipe and...

Yeah, someone left the original y-pipe and spliced in a dual exhaust that runs parallel until the rear. It's an odd setup, but it sounds pretty throaty.

They loaded up the car for transport this...
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