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Forum: The Body Shop TECH 02-02-2023, 04:37 PM
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Views: 720
Posted By goatman55
Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 02-02-2023, 02:34 PM
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Views: 720
Posted By goatman55
Firebird door skin install

I haven’t posted in a long time…

I’m replacing the door skin on my 1972 Firebird. I’ve got the old skin stripped off of the door frame and the new skin fitted.

There is a row of dollops of...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 02-02-2022, 01:48 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,576
Posted By goatman55
I have the Eastwood SCT, and compared to other...

I have the Eastwood SCT, and compared to other tools from Eastwood, it’s pretty stout. I have yet to strip a whole car with it, just individual doors and hoods and I’ve found that the black drum...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 11-07-2020, 12:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 683
Posted By goatman55
Thanks

Thanks
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 11-06-2020, 02:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 683
Posted By goatman55
1972 Firebird inner fender question

Last night, I did something really stupid. I was turning my truck around in the dark and backed into the front fender of my Firebird. Though ugly, the damage is fixable. Before I dig into this, I...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 05-04-2019, 02:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 336
Posted By goatman55
Thanks

Thanks
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 05-03-2019, 11:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 336
Posted By goatman55
TH350 speedometer drive with wire

I just pulled the dead TH350 out of my 72 Firebird and found a wire coming out of the speedometer drive housing. I’ve never seen this before, what is it for?

Thanks,
Dave
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 02-06-2019, 04:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 488
Posted By goatman55
I restore a lot of tri 5 Chevrolets, and...

I restore a lot of tri 5 Chevrolets, and Precision rubber products make quality window seals and weather stripping for those models. My glass guy prefers the Precision window rubber to other brands....
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 03-09-2018, 03:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 314
Posted By goatman55
I’m trying to keep the interior stock looking. I...

I’m trying to keep the interior stock looking. I just wanted to make sure I’m not wasting my time on buckles that will most likely fail.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 03-09-2018, 11:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 314
Posted By goatman55
1972 seat belt identification

I picked up a 72 firebird a few months ago and I have been trying to research what I have before I tear into it. My seat belt buckles are plastic, but I’m not sure if they are the “exploder” buckles...
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-20-2017, 01:23 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,119
Posted By goatman55
I replaced a really low mileage muffler shop...

I replaced a really low mileage muffler shop exhaust system with a pypes system on my 67 GTO. It was all welded together, but I removed it in one piece, cleaned it up and listed it on Craigslist for...
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-13-2017, 12:44 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,833
Posted By goatman55
My wife is not into cars at all, but she...

My wife is not into cars at all, but she absolutely loves my 67 GTO. Even if I wanted to sell it she won't let me. It was our wedding get away car, and we even have it in the background of some of...
Forum: Exhaust TECH 03-12-2010, 10:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 504
Posted By goatman55
My lowered 67 has the 2 1/2 pipes x-pipe system. ...

My lowered 67 has the 2 1/2 pipes x-pipe system. The x tucks up really nice and you can't see it from the side of the car. Believe me, the headpipes will hit the ground before the x. Last summer,...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-02-2010, 02:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 243
Posted By goatman55
Last weekend I started my Hurst Driveline...

Last weekend I started my Hurst Driveline Conversions TKO 600 install. I also have a couple of ellusive fluid leaks I need to solve. If time and money permit, I'll remove my in dash tach and send...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 12-30-2009, 03:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 230
Posted By goatman55
I think I filled in all the unnecessary holes at...

I think I filled in all the unnecessary holes at this stage.



http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc26/lars-davidson/gto/IMG_1375.jpg

Here it is after paint
...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 10-18-2009, 11:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 358
Posted By goatman55
I didn't even know you could get nitrocellulose...

I didn't even know you could get nitrocellulose lacquer anymore.

I painted my car with acrylic lacquer in the early 90's. It never checked, but it wouldn't stay shiny anymore and I had buffed...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-14-2009, 10:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 759
Posted By goatman55
Yes, driver's side was one piece.

Yes, driver's side was one piece.
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-13-2009, 04:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 759
Posted By goatman55
I remembered to look this morning and it is the...

I remembered to look this morning and it is the passenger side like I thought. The weld joint is directly behind the axle at ride height.

Maybe its a way for them to reduce waste rather than cut...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-06-2009, 11:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 759
Posted By goatman55
I'm not sure now. I would have to jack the car...

I'm not sure now. I would have to jack the car up and take a look.

Dave
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-29-2009, 12:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 759
Posted By goatman55
My system had the same weld on the right...

My system had the same weld on the right tailpipe. I think they did that because their bender wouldn't do that shape in that direction.

If I remember right, I had to jockey things around alot to...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 07-19-2009, 09:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 394
Posted By goatman55
You can get 4 1/2 cutting wheels to fit your...

You can get 4 1/2 cutting wheels to fit your grinder. They are only designed to be used on edge, so if you have a lot of grinding to do, buy a grinding wheel, which is thicker.

Quality wheels are...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 06-19-2009, 02:41 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 87,479
Posted By goatman55
Trying to save a few bucks by installing my back...

Trying to save a few bucks by installing my back window myself. 15 years later I had to put in a new trunk floor and wheel wells.

It wasn't a tough job, I just could have lived without that...
Forum: Suspension TECH 05-15-2009, 02:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 556
Posted By goatman55
I recently fixed a similar problem on my GTO. It...

I recently fixed a similar problem on my GTO. It was one of the pinch bolts on the tie rod sleeve pointing upward and rubbing on the oversized sway bar that I had on the car. I thought my...
Forum: Suspension TECH 05-12-2009, 09:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 444
Posted By goatman55
Here's mine before I repainted it and switched to...

Here's mine before I repainted it and switched to poverty caps. The rings aren't correct, but they were stainless and free at the time I built the car.
...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 03-06-2009, 01:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 550
Posted By goatman55
I've never had discomfort from welding flash last...

I've never had discomfort from welding flash last more than a day. Like someone else mentioned its like having sand in your eyes. Your symptoms seem more like you got a grinding spark in your eye. ...
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