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Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted 01-15-2024, 05:04 PM
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Posted By the old guy
For Sale Gen II Firebird rear Koni Sport (Red) shocks, Herb Adams VSE Fire Am parts

For Sale Gen II Firebird rear Koni Sport (Red) shocks, original Herb Adams VSE Fire Am parts, complete with new upper bushings and hardware
Forum: Big Pontiacs (incl. G-body) WANTED 01-15-2024, 04:04 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 369
Posted By the old guy
WTB 1965-1966 Bonneville Convertible

WTB 1965-1966 Bonneville Convertible
Looking for a respectable driver-survivor car, not a show car and not a "project". Older restoration and non-original is OK. Price dependent on condition,...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 07-02-2023, 12:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 531
Posted By the old guy
I performed the Herb Adams Fire Am upgrade...

I performed the Herb Adams Fire Am upgrade myself, in 1978, and it's not related to that.
Thanks though!
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 07-02-2023, 10:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 531
Posted By the old guy
Part identification help

Took the dash and glove box apart in our '73 Fire Am to diagnose a nasty rattle. Found the fastener that attaches the rear of the heater control assy to the support bracket below was missing. Easy...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 07-02-2023, 09:56 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,354
Posted By the old guy
I had the RMS in my 1971 455 HO replaced with the...

I had the RMS in my 1971 455 HO replaced with the Butler Performance Viton seal with the engine out of the '73 Fire Am and done by a professional engine shop. They installed ARP main studs and all...
Forum: YOUR BEST PONTIAC STORIES 01-04-2023, 08:11 PM
Replies: 293
Views: 60,970
Posted By the old guy
'65 GTO, 400, Tri-Power, 4-speed, Hurst...

'65 GTO, 400, Tri-Power, 4-speed, Hurst competition Plus shifter with reverse lock-out, Rally wheels, Super Prowler tires, custom hood, $900, 1974.
Photos circa 1974
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 12-29-2022, 07:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,584
Posted By the old guy
Exactly correct! There is _very little_ load on...

Exactly correct! There is _very little_ load on this bearing, actually a bushing insofar as the OEM piece is concerned. Maybe it's the Engineer or the race car driver-instructor in me that's just not...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 12-28-2022, 06:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,584
Posted By the old guy
I doubt the lower steering shaft bearing or the...

I doubt the lower steering shaft bearing or the intermediate shaft are responsible for the "loose" around center but once you go off center, things are about right" feeling. Bet it's just the...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 12-25-2022, 09:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,584
Posted By the old guy
Good suggestions all, thank you! I have offset...

Good suggestions all, thank you! I have offset upper control arms and have increased the positive caster twice, now pretty much at the limit of adjustability. Even had to slightly trim the rear part...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 12-23-2022, 08:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,584
Posted By the old guy
The Borgeson 800 Series power steering box is now...

The Borgeson 800 Series power steering box is now in the car along with new hoses, a Wolff Engineering lower steering column bearing and an Ames Performance rebuilt OEM steering shaft. This upgrade...
Forum: Ames Customer Satisfaction Forum 12-23-2022, 08:21 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,170
Posted By the old guy
Gen 2 Intermediate steering shaft P/N FA478HEA

We had purchased two new reproduction steering shafts, one from ebay and then a second from Jeg's. Both proved to be of poor quality, specifically excessive play in the joint and both made clunking...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 11-13-2022, 07:54 AM
Replies: 235
Views: 23,579
Posted By the old guy
An SD in 1971 ? Maybe an HO ? The Old Guy

An SD in 1971 ?
Maybe an HO ?
The Old Guy
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 11-11-2022, 02:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,584
Posted By the old guy
Very cool and thank you! I have a quick ratio...

Very cool and thank you!
I have a quick ratio WS6 box in my '73 Fire AM now. It handles and feels great but has that good ol' GM on-centre numbness and wandering. I'm particularly interested in how...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 11-11-2022, 09:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,584
Posted By the old guy
Borgeson power steering boxes

Anyone installed one of the Borgeson 800 series power steering boxes to solve the on-center wandering and numb feeling of the OEM boxes?
What were the results?
Was it worth the time and cost?
Any...
Forum: 74-76 Firebird & TA TECH 11-08-2022, 02:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,201
Posted By the old guy
Catalog photos from the original catalog I used...

Catalog photos from the original catalog I used to build my 1973 Fire Am with 1971 455 HO engine are up on the Fire Am Registry site:
https://fireamregistry.godaddysites.com/
Just scroll down a bit...
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