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Forum: The Body Shop TECH 06-20-2021, 03:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,877
Posted By funkybird
Muslcah I like that fibreglass idea. are you...

Muslcah I like that fibreglass idea.

are you putting the fibreglass matting on dry, or dipping it in fibreglass resin and then layering on top of the filler?

I guess when it dries the filler...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 06-19-2021, 12:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,877
Posted By funkybird
Thanks! Let the project begin!

Thanks!
Let the project begin!
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 06-18-2021, 04:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,877
Posted By funkybird
Looks like a lotta love for 3M! Bruce did...

Looks like a lotta love for 3M!

Bruce did you use any staples or or similar to support the filler and give it strength?

My main worry about the 3M is that when any filler is used in a big...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 06-18-2021, 09:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,877
Posted By funkybird
Here you go She lost an eyebrow... I...

Here you go

She lost an eyebrow...

I hear good stuff about the 3M flexible fillers and Ive seen some guy on youtube fill huge holes on his TA with it, but kinda think maybe theres a better way?
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 06-18-2021, 07:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,877
Posted By funkybird
Plastic welding vs filler on Endura bumper?

I have a large 1" gouge missing from a my Endura bumper. Would a chunk of 3M 5887 flexible 'bondo' do the job?

Or would plastic welding make a better repair? Anybody tried plastic welding? This...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 10-18-2020, 07:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 812
Posted By funkybird
Norwood you’re absolutely right in your...

Norwood you’re absolutely right in your circumstances, but the parts are not $20 on the other side of the planet.
DHL charge me that just to work out how much tax I owe before they will deliver...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 10-16-2020, 01:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 812
Posted By funkybird
Thanks for your reply John Yes I can get the...

Thanks for your reply John

Yes I can get the 73 part from all the usual suspects stateside, but that adds a couple of weeks delivery - assuming it’s actually in stock at the retailer and not just...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 10-14-2020, 09:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 812
Posted By funkybird
Rear brake flexible hoses - difference by year and what fits!

So my 73 is locking up the OSR wheel under braking and the rubber hoses are old....
So I figured replace them and clean up the adjusters

However...

Seems 1973 is a 1 year only deal on the rear...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-09-2020, 03:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,452
Posted By funkybird
Ok thanks Clay Parts delivery arriving next...

Ok thanks Clay

Parts delivery arriving next week - including the lock plate removal tool... So I’m stuck till then.

Will keep you posted
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-08-2020, 04:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,452
Posted By funkybird
Hi Clay Here’s a pic of all I can see inside...

Hi Clay

Here’s a pic of all I can see inside the collar. Doesnt look hacked up but I’ve no baseline to compare it to. For the cost of a lock I figured it was worth a try...


Hi john, no it’s...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-06-2020, 08:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,452
Posted By funkybird
Difficult to see I guess the tang locates at...

Difficult to see

I guess the tang locates at the top/rear of the steering column housing?

I tried to angle the camera toward the driver but not much to see

I’ve ordered a 73 correct ignition...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-04-2020, 10:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,452
Posted By funkybird
Ha quicksilver, sorry just seen your reply. ...

Ha quicksilver, sorry just seen your reply.

Thanks - we got to the same conclusion!
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-04-2020, 10:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,452
Posted By funkybird
Just looking at options on line and they dont...

Just looking at options on line and they dont look like my lock. Perhaps someone has tried to fit the later type lock as mine has clearancing cut out (for a screw?) and seems to be missing the larger...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-04-2020, 09:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,452
Posted By funkybird
Ok so the locks out, pics below, no sign of any...

Ok so the locks out, pics below, no sign of any branding marks from The General on the lock casting body so probably a repop lock?

Anyway the good news is the column housing looks crack free

Is...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-03-2020, 02:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,452
Posted By funkybird
Not bought any parts yet, just hoping for some...

Not bought any parts yet, just hoping for some options before throwing money at the wrong parts!

The lock was loose when I bought the car so I guess someone has already played with it, could be a...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-02-2020, 05:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,452
Posted By funkybird
Ignition lock problem

Hi all,

The ignition lock in my 73 TA functions ok except I can pull it out anytime

As I’m replacing the turn signal switch, now seems a good time to repair this too.

Later cars have a screw...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 04-25-2019, 05:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,005
Posted By funkybird
I would like to clarify this point after I found...

I would like to clarify this point after I found this thread in a search.
I’m leaking a small amount of coolant, small trail present after engine shutdown, no catch tank.
Takes about 1 pint to...
Forum: Electrical Tech 05-10-2017, 04:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 194
Posted By funkybird
Thanks Clay I've borrowed a multimeter...

Thanks Clay

I've borrowed a multimeter (sorry no test lamp)

What resistance values do I look for when cold?
Forum: Electrical Tech 05-08-2017, 07:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 194
Posted By funkybird
Temp gauge stuck - diagnosis?

Hi,

My temp gauge (73 Trans Am rally gauges) has gotten stuck at around 100 degs.

Doesn't move when I turn the engine off, with cold start, freeway running, or even when I remove the key.
...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 03-30-2017, 07:51 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,707
Posted By funkybird
Hi Yater I also run a 1973 Firebird in...

Hi Yater

I also run a 1973 Firebird in Europe (I'm in the UK) and I have very similar experiences & difficulties as you regarding shipping/import costs and lack of knowledge on muscle cars over...
Forum: Industry Stuff 11-13-2016, 01:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,606
Posted By funkybird
Shame the moulding color is restricted to black....

Shame the moulding color is restricted to black. Any chance of other colors?

These parts were originally just a bad design. My original parts were badly battered from years of the seat belt...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 07-11-2016, 07:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 563
Posted By funkybird
If its just the bezel that's cracked &...

If its just the bezel that's cracked & 'exploded', The Parts Place now do a re-pop kit. That's dropped the used price of these belts
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-09-2016, 07:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 413
Posted By funkybird
Rear seat belts?

As show season is here and my kids ride in the back of the car, Ive seen this kit for a 3 point rear belt conversion, rather than just the standard lap belts
...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 05-10-2016, 04:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 505
Posted By funkybird
Thanks guys. OK I see the big 'L' brackets...

Thanks guys.

OK I see the big 'L' brackets have slots at the subframe mounting point, so that will give me vertical alignment, but I cant see any obvious slots for lateral (Left/Right) alignment....
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 05-07-2016, 04:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 505
Posted By funkybird
You can see the alignment better here. Sorry...

You can see the alignment better here. Sorry these are upside down couldn't figure how to flip them from the phone to this site!
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