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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 02-15-2024, 06:35 PM
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Posted By unruhjonny
1970 only paint/interior colors Exterior: ...

1970 only paint/interior colors

Exterior:
https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=344799&stc=1&d=1385680889

(no example at this time)
exterior #10 'Polar...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 02-15-2024, 06:33 PM
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Posted By unruhjonny
Honorable mention: F1) 1971 Front fender...

Honorable mention:
F1) 1971 Front fender "Formula 400" script emblem; nearly identical to one-year 1970 part except that the 1971 part has the mounting stud locations changed from the 1970 badge...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 02-15-2024, 06:33 PM
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Posted By unruhjonny
1970 & 1971-only parts: E1) Exhaust...

1970 & 1971-only parts:
E1) Exhaust extensions; 22 degree cut instead of the 71-73 & 74-75 (?)45 degree cut
E2) Formula hoods don't have metal bracing on sides
E3) Oversized 'black ball'...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 02-15-2024, 06:32 PM
Replies: 422
Views: 62,340
Posted By unruhjonny
Underhood/engine/drivetrain: D1) full...

Underhood/engine/drivetrain:
D1) full ratcheting hood latch
( xxx )
D2) Washer bottle cap (difference?)
D3) Chrome dress-up on Formula and Trans Am; chrome valve covers and oil filler cap;...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 02-15-2024, 06:31 PM
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Posted By unruhjonny
Interior: C1) Front seats; low back buckets...

Interior:
C1) Front seats; low back buckets with separate headrests
-1970 Buckets (https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=296679&d=1346895545)
C2) Front seat...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 02-15-2024, 06:28 PM
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Posted By unruhjonny
Exterior/trim: B1) vertical windshield trim...

Exterior/trim:
B1) vertical windshield trim had screw holes at the bottom & one year corresponding black plastic water deflectors
-Plastic water deflectors...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 02-15-2024, 06:28 PM
Replies: 422
Views: 62,340
Posted By unruhjonny
Here is a much delayed update, I have some points...

Here is a much delayed update, I have some points with "?" which require collaboration from you all to help me explain this further.
I will seperate the sections by making them seperate posts.
...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-26-2023, 05:20 PM
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Views: 62,340
Posted By unruhjonny
that last link was awesome! - it even gave a...

that last link was awesome! - it even gave a picture!

I have been slowly picking at an updated comprehensive list, and looking for already hosted images to link for the updated post;
This item...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-26-2023, 02:09 PM
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Posted By unruhjonny
thank you for the very clear answer! I will...

thank you for the very clear answer!
I will remember to remove this from a "1970 only" part, to maybe an 'honourable mention' incase anyone asks about it AFTER reading the thread ;)
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-26-2023, 10:30 AM
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Posted By unruhjonny
ok, so this begs the question; Were there blue...

ok, so this begs the question;
Were there blue buttons used for the trunk release in "1970+" Firebirds?

When was the change from green to yellow?
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-26-2023, 09:39 AM
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Views: 62,340
Posted By unruhjonny
I just asked my cousin (has a 71 TA with a power...

I just asked my cousin (has a 71 TA with a power release trunk);
He’s out of town right now, but his recollection is that the button on his car is yellow.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-25-2023, 10:34 PM
Replies: 422
Views: 62,340
Posted By unruhjonny
can anyone who has (or had) a ‘70 with a power...

can anyone who has (or had) a ‘70 with a power release trunk share the colour?

Can anyone clarify when the colour changed?

I believe it’s inclusion on this list suggests that the colour changed...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-25-2023, 08:20 PM
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Views: 62,340
Posted By unruhjonny
i believe latter ones were yellow, but I cannot...

i believe latter ones were yellow, but I cannot recall what colour was used;
I suspect it changed by factory vs add-on, and when the button was manufactured.

That quoted post was from 2008, I was...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 03-17-2023, 04:37 PM
Replies: 422
Views: 62,340
Posted By unruhjonny
that thought had occurred to me, but I figured...

that thought had occurred to me, but I figured that since this was the better part of four years after the fact, that any "1970" parts noted during the first half of the actual 1970 model year, would...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 03-17-2023, 02:36 PM
Replies: 422
Views: 62,340
Posted By unruhjonny
Thank you very much for that :) Might you...

Thank you very much for that :)

Might you have any idea how to removed the leeched mess from the tar strips?
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 03-17-2023, 11:31 AM
Replies: 422
Views: 62,340
Posted By unruhjonny
rather than create a new thread, I am going to...

rather than create a new thread, I am going to ask a question here.

Are 1970 Firebird (and Camaro) front speakers esthetically a one-year part too?

To keep this simple;
1) I recently looked...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 01-26-2023, 10:26 AM
Replies: 422
Views: 62,340
Posted By unruhjonny
if there is indeed no dates, then the glass is...

if there is indeed no dates, then the glass is replacement;
All original door mirrors have dates.
You can buy replacement glass at any glass shop.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 01-25-2023, 06:08 PM
Replies: 422
Views: 62,340
Posted By unruhjonny
honestly, most people won't notice this, unless...

honestly, most people won't notice this, unless you have convex mirrors on the car - the etching is quite small.
I chose to try to accomplish this just because I could.
I'd like my car as correct...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 01-25-2023, 05:48 PM
Replies: 422
Views: 62,340
Posted By unruhjonny
the codes are etched on the the glass - it's...

the codes are etched on the the glass - it's quite small, and although easy enough to spot with the eye, it's really tough to capture with a camera.

the code will read as:
XX-DMI-Y


XX is...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 01-25-2023, 10:29 AM
Replies: 422
Views: 62,340
Posted By unruhjonny
here are the notes I took before putting stuff...

here are the notes I took before putting stuff back away:

dates observed that appear to not be removable from mirror housing:
12-DMI-9
2-DMI-0 (x2)

dates where mirror removable from housing:...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 01-24-2023, 07:03 PM
Replies: 422
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Posted By unruhjonny
I'm giving this a bump because I just realize...

I'm giving this a bump because I just realize another 1970-only part;

The drivers side (remote) mirrors!?

I have three 1970 model year drivers side mirrors, and they are unique from the 1971...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 02-14-2021, 01:55 AM
Replies: 422
Views: 62,340
Posted By unruhjonny
I have a working update that will include...

I have a working update that will include pictures;
I have a date correct on still with (it came with my car when I got it in 1995) my car, I also have a '77 & '75 fan that I can compare mine...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 12-11-2019, 06:11 PM
Replies: 422
Views: 62,340
Posted By unruhjonny
oh? I might have goobered up my (black...

oh?

I might have goobered up my (black non-AC) door cover, I'm all ears...

I attached those images because of a new compiled post I am composing - I am trying to add links to pictures of as...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 12-11-2019, 02:15 PM
Replies: 422
Views: 62,340
Posted By unruhjonny
I'm looking at updating the exhaustive post, and...

I'm looking at updating the exhaustive post, and want ot touch on this one;

Can anyone confirm when the door lock knobs changed?
I always understood that the correct ones for 1970 F-bodies were a...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 12-12-2018, 01:17 PM
Replies: 422
Views: 62,340
Posted By unruhjonny
It just occurred to me to add this - please tell...

It just occurred to me to add this - please tell me if my info is incorrect:

F16) the dash pads for 1970 through 1972 Firebirds are a slightly different grain & texture than the 1973-1977 dash...
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