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Forum: 69-71 Judges only TECH Today, 04:00 PM
Replies: 6
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Posted By north
I can't remember where I've seen it, assembly...

I can't remember where I've seen it, assembly manual I believe, but the crank should be at about 1 to 2 o'clock with windows closed. This is so that any road movement that would jiggle the mechanism...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH Today, 03:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 440
Posted By north
btw, good news is that basically any 2 door (112"...

btw, good news is that basically any 2 door (112" wheelbase) 68-72 A body frame will fit regardless of GM division. As mentioned, convertible frames are dimensionally identical to the other 2 door...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH Today, 03:20 PM
Replies: 4
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Posted By north
Hood alignment to the latch assembly is a common...

Hood alignment to the latch assembly is a common cause of the hood not popping.
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH Today, 03:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 325
Posted By north
same era fullsized chevies use them on the engine...

same era fullsized chevies use them on the engine side of the firewall, maybe a chevy house repops them already?
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH Today, 02:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 318
Posted By north
The repro parking lamp units have hopeless bulb...

The repro parking lamp units have hopeless bulb receptacles.
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH Today, 02:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 355
Posted By north
btw, the 00001 in the VIN indicates the first...

btw, the 00001 in the VIN indicates the first assigned VIN to any Pontiac for the 69 model year. Cars were not built in exact VIN sequence, so this doesn't mean it was the first built, but it was...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH Today, 12:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 237
Posted By north
link does not work. I think this car made the...

link does not work. I think this car made the rounds last year, if it's the same car it looked like a legit quality car.
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH Today, 12:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 318
Posted By north
From much experience, the 69-72 A or G body AM...

From much experience, the 69-72 A or G body AM and the AM/FM mono radios will work with in a 69 Firebird. It will look funny because the buttons are too short (the long ones are repro'd though) and...
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH Today, 12:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 431
Posted By north
Those fiberglass noses can be the best of limited...

Those fiberglass noses can be the best of limited alternatives but understand they are very rough and need a lot of work.
Forum: 69-71 Judges only TECH 02-11-2024, 06:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,035
Posted By north
The tube is plastic. Btw, interesting...

The tube is plastic.

Btw, interesting tidbit. The manual steering RA cars don’t have the positive battery cable club on the wheel tub like the RA cars with PS have.
Forum: 69-71 Judges only TECH 02-11-2024, 05:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,035
Posted By north
Alternator bracket is specific to manual steering...

Alternator bracket is specific to manual steering applications. The tube for the wires is , iirc, factory in 69 but I’m not 100% sure as I’m away in vacation.
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-02-2024, 08:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 758
Posted By north
If your floor bracket is loose you can use it to...

If your floor bracket is loose you can use it to locate the holes in the console since the far front screw that holds the console goes through the far front hole on the floor bracket. Good news is...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-31-2024, 04:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 758
Posted By north
Glad to help, the importance of those spacers...

Glad to help, the importance of those spacers apart from esthetics is to have a solid electrical ground between the player and the floor bracket.

Btw, if you need any radio or 8 track service you...
Forum: 69-77 Grand Prix TECH 01-29-2024, 09:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,847
Posted By north
Paul, Small world, I’m on the road this week...

Paul,

Small world, I’m on the road this week so I’m a hotel room and was watching an old Hawaii Five O episode from 69-70 or so and I saw the email from PY ping in. The funny coincidence is that...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-26-2024, 06:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 830
Posted By north
These pics were on the net many years ago. A 69...

These pics were on the net many years ago. A 69 GTO sold new in France. Interestingly it has a Firebird style speedo faceplate (with the double circle lines and perpendicular partitions). Also it...
Forum: 69-77 Grand Prix TECH 01-25-2024, 06:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,023
Posted By north
A thing to consider is propane. Unlike 134a It...

A thing to consider is propane. Unlike 134a It can be used in lieu of R12 and is compatible with the original mineral oil. Also, unlike r134a it has the same thermal capacity as R12 so cooling...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-25-2024, 06:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 758
Posted By north
The original spacers are about 3/8" OD steel pipe...

The original spacers are about 3/8" OD steel pipe 0.8" long. Put a bit of playdoh or something sticky on the bottom edge so they don't fall while you are installing the 8 track saddle over the...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 01-24-2024, 10:13 PM
Replies: 4,117
Views: 662,933
Posted By north
The 72 would also benefit from repainting the...

The 72 would also benefit from repainting the grill bezels the correct argent silver. Highlights the depth of the grilles.
Forum: 69-71 Judges only TECH 01-23-2024, 11:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,110
Posted By north
I’ve had several original paint bumpers over the...

I’ve had several original paint bumpers over the years. Some had the black out, some didn’t.
Forum: 69-71 Judges only TECH 01-23-2024, 12:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,110
Posted By north
It’s been well covered in threads on this site. ...

It’s been well covered in threads on this site. It was supposed to be done on all cars but it seems it wasn’t actually applied to all 70 GTO’s. If you look at the valence air openings area on any...
Forum: 69-71 Judges only TECH 01-22-2024, 09:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,110
Posted By north
I find the car looks better with them. Biggie...

I find the car looks better with them. Biggie for front end appearance in that area (Judge or regular GTO) is the black out paint on those protrusions on the bottom of the endura bumper, especially...
Forum: 69-71 Judges only TECH 01-22-2024, 02:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,110
Posted By north
Clearly documented that Judges should not have...

Clearly documented that Judges should not have these moldings but also clear that a lot of original cars had them regardless.
Forum: 69-71 Judges only TECH 01-19-2024, 07:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 592
Posted By north
I went through my 69 PHS collection and I have...

I went through my 69 PHS collection and I have about 40 buildsheets. Did a bit of a study:

Atlanta: I have no buildsheets
Baltimore: no tire code in box 74, but they print the tire...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-19-2024, 06:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 480
Posted By north
I believe the 70-72 interchanges but they did...

I believe the 70-72 interchanges but they did relocate the alignment groove on the lower shaft (rag joint connection) by 90 degrees some time in 1970-71. Easy to just grind a new groove. Only...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 01-19-2024, 03:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,036
Posted By north
I'd definitely stick to factory colors for 69. ...

I'd definitely stick to factory colors for 69. Mayfair looks great on a 69 Bird but I prefer it with a black interior, same with gold or champagne. Matador is a beautiful shade of red and was quite...
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