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Forum: Southwest 02-28-2020, 07:48 PM
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Engine shop in DFW area

Does anyone know of a reputable engine shop in the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex? I need someone who knows older big block Chevy engines (for my 70 C10 pick up).

Also does anyone know if the older...
Forum: Big Pontiac (incl G-body)Parts For SALE 04-12-2019, 04:55 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 145
Posted By Slider
15x6 Steel Wheels - DFW Pick Up

I have two wheels I bought from some guy named Jason Love out west of DFW metroplex (some big Pontiac collector and restorer ). He told me they were 4.75” bolt circle and I never checked as I was...
Forum: Suspension TECH 01-15-2019, 03:25 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,088
Posted By Slider
In the Scarebird instructions I read there is a...

In the Scarebird instructions I read there is a spacer that goes behind the inner wheel bearing. Are you using these spacers? I'm assuming they are to push the rotor out slightly.......could that be...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-14-2019, 02:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 681
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Is it the metal clip that holds the fuel line...

Is it the metal clip that holds the fuel line near the alternator bracket?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-07-2019, 06:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 828
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FormulaJones - Wouldn't the WD40 cause the clutch...

FormulaJones - Wouldn't the WD40 cause the clutch to slip once it broke free?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-06-2019, 11:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 828
Posted By Slider
Clutch disc stuck to flywheel

Has anyone experienced clutch disc getting stuck to the flywheel and thus not disengaging when pushing in the clutch. I’m getting my 65 Tempest back in the road after sitting in dads garage for 20+...
Forum: Suspension TECH 01-06-2019, 11:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,801
Posted By Slider
Rear sagging on 65 Tempest

I’m inching closer and closer to driving my car but I’m concerned that the rear is sitting way too low right now. The front fender lip to ground at top of wheel arch is 26.25” and the rear is 24”. My...
Forum: Interior TECH 12-31-2018, 11:55 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 411
Posted By Slider
Seat repair in DFW area

Does anyone know of a quality seat repair place in the Dallas/Fort Worth TX area? My 65 Tempest bench seat has a split along the seam and I don’t believe that anyone makes replacement Tempest bench...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-31-2018, 10:38 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,437
Posted By Slider
Well I finally got the old girl running...

Well I finally got the old girl running yesterday. I’m not 10% sure what it was that finally fixed it but I pulled the distributor, cleaned all the grease off it and hold down clamp, removed and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-21-2018, 09:52 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,437
Posted By Slider
It’s new also (I had one from another vehicle)...

It’s new also (I had one from another vehicle) and it sparks pretty hard when grounding coil)
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-21-2018, 09:17 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,437
Posted By Slider
I give up and throw in the towel. This thing has...

I give up and throw in the towel. This thing has got the best of me. Put new coil, points and new condenser (after installing an old one dad had stored in trunk). I even replaced a large section of...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-21-2018, 11:46 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,437
Posted By Slider
I’m getting battery voltage on both sides of coil...

I’m getting battery voltage on both sides of coil as I checked last night with test light but thus morning with DVOM. When cranking the voltage is dropping down into 8-9 range. No spark from plug...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-21-2018, 02:51 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,437
Posted By Slider
65 Tempest 326 - No Start

So I finally hit the point of turning the key, which hadn’t been done in 25 years. The car has sat in my dads garage the whole time like a time capsule, covered in dust.

Fast forwards to tonight...
Forum: Suspension TECH 12-16-2018, 08:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 520
Posted By Slider
Ok.......crazy question but what did y’all use...

Ok.......crazy question but what did y’all use for vacuum source at manifold to run to booster? I’ve only got 1 in the manifold at front of carb that tee’s into the PCV system. 326 with factory AFB....
Forum: Suspension TECH 12-14-2018, 12:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 520
Posted By Slider
I think so. Once I got the pedal hooked up I...

I think so. Once I got the pedal hooked up I adjusted the rod so the pedal height seemed correct. I still need to finish the install on lines and install master and bleed to know for sure
Forum: Suspension TECH 12-14-2018, 12:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 350
Posted By Slider
They appear to be seated all the way around but...

They appear to be seated all the way around but I’m going to take a better look before I wrap it all up
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 12-11-2018, 02:19 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,393
Posted By Slider
My son got the factory spring installed, but it...

My son got the factory spring installed, but it was then hitting brake light switch bracket. This I assume is due to relocating the brake rod down to the lower hole due to addition of power booster. ...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 12-10-2018, 10:18 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,393
Posted By Slider
Unfortunately the way I got it parked in the...

Unfortunately the way I got it parked in the garage I can only open the drivers door about 12”. Hindsight is 20/20 big time for my adventure.
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 12-10-2018, 08:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,393
Posted By Slider
This is my 16yo son at 11pm last night trying to...

This is my 16yo son at 11pm last night trying to figure out what hole he took the spring out of. Unfortunately my arthritic 51 year old fat ass couldn’t contort enough to get under there to take it...
Forum: Suspension TECH 12-10-2018, 01:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 520
Posted By Slider
64Speed - have to agree 100%....what little...

64Speed - have to agree 100%....what little instructions they send are piss poor at best. The box of lines was the worst trying to figure out what went where. I finally called them and they emailed...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 12-08-2018, 10:52 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,519
Posted By Slider
This is the tank out of my all original 65...

This is the tank out of my all original 65 Tempest with 36k miles. Not sure that these two small strips are considered tank pads or not. I’ve yet to find these in any catalog. I know Ames sell a...
Forum: Suspension TECH 12-08-2018, 07:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 520
Posted By Slider
Power booster install - 65 Tempest

I’m doing manual drum to power disc install on 65 Tempest and had question on new booster install. I know that I have to use lower hole in brake pedal, which I have no clue how I’ll get in there with...
Forum: Suspension TECH 12-08-2018, 07:15 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,987
Posted By Slider
Just letting everyone concerned that I lived...

Just letting everyone concerned that I lived through the install, no spring impaled in my head. I did end up replacing the ball joints so I used a small bottle jack to support under the LCA to give...
Forum: Suspension TECH 11-25-2018, 10:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 350
Posted By Slider
Drum to Disc - 65 Tempest - In-line Tube Kit

It’s been 2 long years since my dad passed and I brought home his 65 Tempest. The car has been garage kept its whole life with only 36k miles. The rear wheel cylinders were leaking so I replaced all...
Forum: Suspension TECH 11-07-2018, 11:54 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 415
Posted By Slider
Pinion Seal Replacement

Guys,

My pinion seal is leaking on my 65 Tempest with the factory 10 bolt rear. I already have the cover off to replace the fluid and was thinking of installing new pinion seal while I'm under...
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