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Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 12-23-2019, 12:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,337
Posted By smasse64
answer to no rear brakes...

turns out I always go for obvious first...i had all new SS brake lines installed the year before by a supposed "good" old car mechanic.....so i decided to check bleed on rear lines first...and lo and...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 11-06-2019, 12:24 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,856
Posted By smasse64
so, i got CPP to spec the master cyl...they sent...

so, i got CPP to spec the master cyl...they sent the one that they call the 'corvette style' master..it's just flatter i think than others, plus extra volume..anyways, CPP DID say, rear resevoir to...
Forum: Suspension TECH 10-22-2019, 11:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,060
Posted By smasse64
64 Lemans rear leaning body/spring?...

Advise on how to best correct the lean that seems to plague all these 64 Lemans bodies..i have new springs put in yrs ago..stock....but it leans to the left side by full 1.25"....am i better to use...
Forum: Suspension TECH 10-22-2019, 11:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,127
Posted By smasse64
Rear drum issue: 64 Lemans

My rear reservoir on MC was plumbed to rear line...
.....front brake lines to front reservoir in June 2018(new dual CPP corvette style MC100-L)..by my car mechanic....car stops, but never been happy...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-22-2019, 12:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,157
Posted By smasse64
Dave: I do believe we've talked in past about...

Dave: I do believe we've talked in past about crappy "top-of-distributor" coils...
I got the MSD coil convertor pc for the top of the coil and mounted a nice new oil filled round coil back on...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-22-2019, 12:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,337
Posted By smasse64
thanks Bill...

Thanks Bill!
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-21-2019, 12:47 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,856
Posted By smasse64
tom...

...that diagrahm was for disc/drum...mine are drum drum...no prop valve, only brass block(new)....CPP says my MC100-l corvette style is same res front and rear, but i am double checking with another...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-21-2019, 12:31 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,856
Posted By smasse64
guys...

...I got a message from CPP that front reservoir goes to front brakes and rear to rear brakes...??..this is opposite what you advised Tom...what gives??..yes, i have the shoes adjusted somewhat...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-21-2019, 12:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,337
Posted By smasse64
64 Lemans..no rear brakes...

..My front brake lines are plumbed to my front MC reservoir with all new front and rear lines (June 2018) on my newer style dual CPP corvette style MC....my classic car mechanic changed all steel...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-20-2019, 11:41 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,856
Posted By smasse64
Follow up: My rear reservoir on MC was plumbed to rear line...

.....front brake lines to front res....June 2018(new dual CPP corvette style MC)..by a classic car mechanic....car stops, but never been happy with it since last yr when this post was orig....
Forum: Industry Stuff 04-17-2019, 11:22 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 14,448
Posted By smasse64
Shipping, Shipping, Shipping....

It seems to me the biggest hurdle to the hobby, us 'Buyers' and the people at Ames and other Sellers, HAS to be Shipping Costs!....I had been a faithful fan of PY doing my 64 Lemans over 20 yrs...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-05-2019, 01:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 644
Posted By smasse64
leave it on...

no need to remove the engine bay side of the heater box..if it is held tight and not leaking rain water to inside..leave it..no reason to remove...even if replacing motor, it can remain in...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-01-2019, 12:53 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,176
Posted By smasse64
Pecos....That is one COOOOOL car!!

I have a weitrd color 64 lemans ragtop, a 64 chevy color Bahama green, from the factory as 'spec' paint....and I know having a different colored car makes it stand out all the better...i mean, WAAAYY...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-08-2019, 12:26 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,982
Posted By smasse64
Great posts on HEI modules.....

Thanks to all...esp Suntuned...you really have the equipment and knowledge to figure out what is going on with these newer HEI modules and I hope you will be able to give the whole GM hobby some...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-29-2019, 01:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 383
Posted By smasse64
another hint...

..i know my 64 lemans had issues all the time with bulb sockets falling out of rechromed tail-light housing...so i bought new modern 1157 sockets with a ground wire, a third wire i believe...then i...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-29-2019, 01:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 476
Posted By smasse64
wonder if they will press 64 lemans fenders?..

..i have two orig 30k mile spare fenders but may consider selling to someone with a high value resto project if i knew they had decent 64 repros avail for emergency...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-23-2018, 11:43 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 4,621
Posted By smasse64
thanks for all the help guys...

...i will report back when i have added my new round oil filled coil to my old HEI with a MSD conversion cap and low resistance button...hope it runs as well as factory coil and 100 degrees cooler!!!...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-20-2018, 12:12 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 4,621
Posted By smasse64
thanks Guys, on advice on coils, modules....

..but one last thing..besides the no-brainer low resistance bushing for about $16 shipped, what brand in-cap coil is better these days and what brand module also?..thanks...steve m
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-19-2018, 08:14 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 4,621
Posted By smasse64
my module issues....

Sun, I always check to make sure my HEI cap ground lug is in place and i sand clean the corners of the coil it touches.....not sure i have the terminology down...you said to use a "no resistance...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-19-2018, 01:19 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 4,621
Posted By smasse64
Talking burning out modules.....quest for SunTuned...

Hey Sun, Nice to see you onsite again with invaluable advice!!!
...You did my 326 HEI about 17 yrs ago..but at about 12 yrs I started losing modules to failure, usually during hot summer days at...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 12-01-2018, 01:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 255
Posted By smasse64
i got a better way...

...just mount a small plastic or clear glass bottle..plastic easier, painted black..on the rad support in front of and hidden by the battery...make sure the hose goes to the bottom of this...
Forum: THE LOBBY 10-31-2018, 11:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 554
Posted By smasse64
Mark G...sorry for the loss of your daughter ..

...at age 39!..whoa... I read all these comments and realized I don't think anyone offered condolences to the man who just lost his daughter..had to log back in and offer my prayers to you and her...
Forum: THE LOBBY 10-24-2018, 12:13 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 845
Posted By smasse64
welcome...Lowell, Mass here!!

...don't forget to join POCI for the magazine and access to free use of ads for parts in their monthly glossy magazine you get for a reasonable $40/yr membership....where in NH?..buddy has a 75 red...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-24-2018, 12:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 246
Posted By smasse64
64 lemans convert trunk torsion bars needed....

...not sure if i have sent this message right..but i am responding to your post that you may have a set of these bars....they tell me they are one yr only..not sure if that is true..also told they...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 10-22-2018, 01:59 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 440
Posted By smasse64
anyone have 64 lemans trunk tension torsion rods for sale?...

not repro'd...need at least one but prefer set..thanks..steve
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