Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
03-27-2011, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 393
I tried getting into this place 5 years or so...
I tried getting into this place 5 years or so ago. I work at the airport in Atlanta and heard that the yard was in Hapeville (just north of the airport). I drove by there everyday after work for a...
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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
03-27-2011, 10:07 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 131
FB, That pic is the before pic. I always take...
FB, That pic is the before pic. I always take pictures before the teardown in case my feeble mind doesnt remember what went where. Going back, everything is new, powder coated, or painted.
I found...
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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
03-26-2011, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 131
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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
03-26-2011, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 131
Brake Bar Spring
Help Guys,
Im re doing the drum brakes on my 73 Espirit after the rebuild and powder coat. Im putting on the rear brakes with all new hardware but cant find the springs that go on the forward end of...
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Forum: The Body Shop TECH
06-09-2009, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 182
Mark,
I had 3 of the 4 holes on my 73 Subframe...
Mark,
I had 3 of the 4 holes on my 73 Subframe repaired using the repair plates from Goodmark (they are 3 miles from my house). The welder cut out the old holes and butt welded the plates in. After...
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Forum: Suspension TECH
04-30-2009, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 409
Tried the tap. Couldnt even get it to start....
Tried the tap. Couldnt even get it to start. Replaced the ball joint in an hour. Went smoother than I thought.
When I got the balljoint out I flipped it over and the threads were totally boogered...
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Forum: Suspension TECH
04-25-2009, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 409
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Forum: Suspension TECH
04-24-2009, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 409
I actually have the 1/4 28 self tappers. They...
I actually have the 1/4 28 self tappers. They will not start in the ball joint. I know it sounds weird. The other 3 went in without a problem.
I found some that press in. The end diameter measures...
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Forum: Suspension TECH
04-24-2009, 03:57 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 556
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Forum: Suspension TECH
04-24-2009, 03:14 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 409
Ball Joint Threads
I need a little help guys. Im rebuilding the front suspension of my 73 Firebird. The threads for the lower press in ball joint grease fitting are messed up.
Dont know how it happened and Ive...
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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
04-04-2009, 08:39 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 747
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Forum: Suspension TECH
04-02-2009, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 262
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Forum: Suspension TECH
04-01-2009, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 200
Gen 2 Firebird Control Arm
Alright, whats the secret here?
How does the rubber bumper (see the pics) install in the upper control arm slot. The ridge in the bumper is supposed to pull up thru the slot with the main part of...
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Forum: Suspension TECH
04-01-2009, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 262
OK, whats the secret?
I'm rebuilding the front suspension on my 73 Firebird. The upper control arm has a rubber bumper that installs thru the slot in the arm. You need to install the bumper up thru the slot and pull it...
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Forum: Suspension TECH
04-01-2009, 05:14 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 553
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Forum: Suspension TECH
04-01-2009, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 553
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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
03-29-2009, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 323
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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
03-29-2009, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 323
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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
03-28-2009, 03:52 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 214
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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
03-28-2009, 11:07 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 214
73 LCA Bolts
Guys,
Does anyone know where I can get new lower control arm bolts for my 73 Firebird Espirit? I didn't think these would be different between the 2nd Gen years, but apparently they are. All the...
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Forum: Suspension TECH
03-26-2009, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 283
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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
02-17-2009, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 130
73 Subframe repair
Hey Guys,
I posted this to the suspension section also.
I finally got around to dropping the subframe on my 73 Firebird for media blast and paint. Cage nuts stayed in place, thats good. Floor...
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Forum: Suspension TECH
02-17-2009, 09:41 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 187
73 Subframe Repair
Hey Guys,
I finally got around to dropping the subframe on my 73 Firebird for media blast and paint. Cage nuts stayed in place, thats good. Floor pans have minor surface rust, thats good too. 3 of...
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Forum: The Body Shop TECH
12-27-2008, 10:55 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 314
Dream67,
I had my 73 Firebird worked by Rust...
Dream67,
I had my 73 Firebird worked by Rust Busters here in Atlanta in 2005. I am very happy with the work that they did. I still havent finished my Bird, but so far it still looks great. The Resto...
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Forum: The Body Shop TECH
07-22-2008, 05:10 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 5,210
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