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64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
01-28-2024, 01:25 PM
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Changing single master to dual
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giles
We trailered the ‘64 Tempest home in ‘03 from my...
We trailered the ‘64 Tempest home in ‘03 from my wife’s grandmother’s house. I was winching it up on the trailer and wife was steering. I heard a “pffffffssssshhhh” and my wife yelled “hey the...
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64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
01-21-2024, 02:16 AM
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1964 grille
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giles
As long as we are talking grilles. I have an...
As long as we are talking grilles. I have an observation and maybe the ‘64 brain trust has already seen this. My ‘64 Tempest (10C build date) was crashed in the RF corner very early in its life,...
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70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
01-21-2024, 02:01 AM
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Great pic of new '70 TA's on the lot
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giles
I’ve seen a bulletin where spacers were installed...
I’ve seen a bulletin where spacers were installed in the front lower control arm between the arm and bump stop to lift the front end 2 or 3 inches. This was done to avoid shipping damage to the...
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64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
01-15-2024, 01:11 AM
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1964 grille
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giles
I used the Rustoleum Satin black. And yes it...
I used the Rustoleum Satin black. And yes it takes hours to mask. But then masking a Tempest / Lemans is harder than a GTO.
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64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
12-26-2023, 10:08 PM
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Cleaning inside oil breather cap / ATF for PS
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giles
Inspect the steel wool inside the cap carefully. ...
Inspect the steel wool inside the cap carefully. I found the steel wool was a bit rusty and shedding bits. I did not want that stuff contaminating a fresh build so I dug it all out and flushed...
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70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
12-17-2023, 12:18 AM
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7040263 made by Carter ?
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giles
Just a slight correction as I used to own one of...
Just a slight correction as I used to own one of these cars;
The q-jet came on 70-71 429 CJ. When one ordered this engine plus the “drag pack” option the engine became a 429 SCJ and they were...
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70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
11-27-2023, 01:45 AM
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never seen a rear speaker like this
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giles
I don’t think a rear speaker got a cover like...
I don’t think a rear speaker got a cover like that until ‘72. I think all ‘70-‘71 custom trim cars and base trim cars with a rear speaker option got the mesh package tray.
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70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
11-25-2023, 05:13 PM
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My original steering wheel
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giles
The spokes in these close up shots look right. ...
The spokes in these close up shots look right. For some reason that first picture in the first thread entry looks very “silver”.
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64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
11-25-2023, 12:45 AM
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Trans Am Formula steering wheel fit a 65?
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giles
I installed an early 70s Formula wheel on my ‘64...
I installed an early 70s Formula wheel on my ‘64 Tempest while I restore the cracked original wheel. Works great, horn, signals, etc.
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70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
11-25-2023, 12:32 AM
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My original steering wheel
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giles
Looks great. I do have to comment about the...
Looks great. I do have to comment about the spokes. Should be black. I’ve seen many high dollar restorations recently which have Formula wheels with silver or bare metal spokes. These cars never...
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69-77 Grand Prix TECH
11-05-2023, 05:38 PM
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71-72 GP Jack?
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giles
71-72 GP Jack?
I have a jack which I suspect may go to the 72 GP I sold 25 years ago. Does this look correct for a 71 or 72? Or does anyone recognize what it might belong to? I have owned 4 of these cars over...
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64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
10-22-2023, 03:10 PM
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Rocker molding interchange
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giles
I have the original rocker moldings from my ‘64...
I have the original rocker moldings from my ‘64 Tempest vert project. They are straight and tired but not beat up. I went with repros. I’ll send these originals to anyone willing to pay for a...
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64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
10-22-2023, 03:02 PM
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64 Tempest Convertible Project
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giles
Finally done! (Are they ever really done?) Have...
Finally done! (Are they ever really done?)
Have put a couple hundred miles on and overall works pretty well. I still have a few things to do but I am comfortable enough that I’d drive anywhere...
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70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
10-22-2023, 12:28 PM
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Would you do this to your Firebird? GM Did
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giles
Firebird? Not quite, other models and other tests...
Firebird? Not quite, other models and other tests absolutely. As a test engineer for Buick in the 80s I ran what was called the “windrow gravel test” on a pre-production ‘86 Grand National. The...
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70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
08-19-2023, 03:03 PM
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DATA PLATE decipher fun
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giles
The data plate was installed by Fisher Body at...
The data plate was installed by Fisher Body at body build. This usually led final assembly by a few days. There were large banks for body storage where painted bodies dried for a day or two before...
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67-81 Firebird & TA Parts WANTED
03-13-2023, 09:23 PM
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WTB '70 FB complete jack assembly or mast only for NORWOOD production vehicle
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giles
I’ve got two jacks similar to what you are...
I’ve got two jacks similar to what you are looking for. The difference is in the mast cross section. The second photo shows the difference.
I can’t put my hands on either base at the moment, but...
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70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
03-12-2023, 12:27 PM
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70 Trans Am strong fuel odor after driving.
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giles
This “vapor separator” is intended to keep liquid...
This “vapor separator” is intended to keep liquid gasoline from making its way to the canister. Liquid fuel can deactivate the charcoal. Unfortunately the 70 only California-only separator was...
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64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
03-12-2023, 12:18 PM
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64 Tempest Convertible Project
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giles
Other things causing delays; a second tear down,...
Other things causing delays; a second tear down, measure and rebuild of the engine. I found the original builder, who shall remain nameless, did a s#!+ job. So I ripped into it, measured...
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64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
03-12-2023, 12:05 PM
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64 Tempest Convertible Project
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6,396
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giles
I’ll head off the 64-65 experts by agreeing that...
I’ll head off the 64-65 experts by agreeing that Marimba Red cars came with black wheels. This car had original wire hubcaps on it when we got it, and records, including a circa ‘70 photo indicate...
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70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
03-12-2023, 01:01 AM
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painting my valance
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giles
Fenders hood and valance should be black on the...
Fenders hood and valance should be black on the backside as they were painted at final assembly paint shop. The body shells were painted in an entirely different paint shop at Fisher Body next door....
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64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
03-11-2023, 09:34 PM
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64 Tempest Convertible Project
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6,396
Posted By
giles
Good thing I’ve not been in a hurry! 4 years...
Good thing I’ve not been in a hurry! 4 years since my last post and still not complete! But it is all done except the convertible top. Material is on order and that last step should be completed...
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67-81 Firebird & TA Parts WANTED
10-16-2022, 01:32 PM
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1971 Blue Interior Parts
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giles
I’ve got a nice blue right side 1/4 trim for...
I’ve got a nice blue right side 1/4 trim for deluxe interior with ashtray. It does have a crack on the leading edge (see picture). Should be fixable with a little plastic welding.
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64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
10-15-2022, 01:43 AM
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Part ID Help
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1,318
Posted By
giles
Thanks for all the answers! Not so sure about...
Thanks for all the answers! Not so sure about the snow. This car is a one-family-owned car built in Baltimore and delivered new in Norfolk, VA. Not the snowiest climate.
Forum:
64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
10-13-2022, 11:49 PM
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Part ID Help
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1,318
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giles
Part ID Help
I have two stamped panels that I can’t identify. From ‘64 Tempest convertible. Can someone please provide some direction?
Thanks!
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70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
10-10-2022, 12:07 PM
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41
Been following BaT on 0L107107?
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3,632
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giles
When I see 74-78 style 1/4 spoilers on a nice...
When I see 74-78 style 1/4 spoilers on a nice early 2nd gen I wonder “where did the originals go?”
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