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Forum: Electrical Tech 04-17-2025, 06:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 189
Posted By VCho455
This is incorrect! As OG68 stated. The printed...

This is incorrect! As OG68 stated. The printed circuit is laid out with the bulbs in parallel with each other. Doesn't matter if the bulb is bad or the socket is missing any good bulbs with good...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-17-2025, 05:32 PM
Replies: 10,788
Views: 2,367,687
Posted By VCho455
Some rusty iron. ...

Some rusty iron.

https://portland.craigslist.org/clc/pts/d/happy-valley-1970-pontiac-455-ho-bolt/7840078735.html
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-17-2025, 08:19 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 44,597
Posted By VCho455
Still on the job today!

Still on the job today!
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-11-2025, 03:13 PM
Replies: 10,788
Views: 2,367,687
Posted By VCho455
Another EPIC ad. ...

Another EPIC ad.

https://portland.craigslist.org/grg/pts/d/underwood-estate-cleanup/7841030427.html
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-09-2025, 07:01 PM
Replies: 6,207
Views: 754,165
Posted By VCho455
Not sure if 1989 if vintage or not. Me in 89 at...

Not sure if 1989 if vintage or not. Me in 89 at PIR.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-30-2025, 04:31 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,735
Posted By VCho455
Here's my take on it with information from the...

Here's my take on it with information from the interweb to help explain it. Hopefully it adds clarity and not mud to the discussion.

This photo shows three types of tapped holes. In each case...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 03-28-2025, 02:06 PM
Replies: 5,692
Views: 992,821
Posted By VCho455
To all who are unaware of the unofficial 455SD...

To all who are unaware of the unofficial 455SD theme song. Here it is.

A great obscure Pontiac song is 455 SD by the Australian band Radio Birdmen. It can still be found on their album Living...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-27-2025, 09:48 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,735
Posted By VCho455
Manual or automatic? Manual could be...

Manual or automatic?

Manual could be severely out of balance flywheel/clutch assembly.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-21-2025, 06:32 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,181
Posted By VCho455
Counterfeiting is rampant through out Amazon and...

Counterfeiting is rampant through out Amazon and other interweb sellers. It is big business in China. Many times a overseas manufacturer who was contracted to manufacturer parts for a reputable...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-16-2025, 02:40 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 44,597
Posted By VCho455
The really odd one is a Citroën H delivery van. ...

The really odd one is a Citroën H delivery van.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citro%C3%ABn_H_Van
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-10-2025, 04:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,910
Posted By VCho455
I've several made from grocery carts. Cut the...

I've several made from grocery carts. Cut the top off (As shown by green lines in photo) and set a big truck tire (Like a 35/12.5/16) on it and set the engine on the tire. Remarkably stable and the...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-09-2025, 06:29 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 44,597
Posted By VCho455
A 60 Bonneville and a 74ish Nova spotted in St...

A 60 Bonneville and a 74ish Nova spotted in St Johns.
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-28-2025, 02:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,864
Posted By VCho455
The big problem with scrapping the vessel is...

The big problem with scrapping the vessel is every thing is painted with lead paint. Any insulation and wiring will have asbestos in it.

Still being US flagged it would have to go to a US based...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-19-2025, 07:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,694
Posted By VCho455
I ran them in a 400 that I daily drove for over...

I ran them in a 400 that I daily drove for over ten years. The problem I had with them was I also bracket raced the car every week. They added a extra layer of complexity to being consistent.
...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-14-2025, 08:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,714
Posted By VCho455
Exhaust leaks can exacerbate the condition by...

Exhaust leaks can exacerbate the condition by letting oxygen into the exhaust pipes giving the unburned fuel the 3rd component for combustion.
It's the old Fuel, Oxygen, and Heat thing.
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-11-2025, 10:37 AM
Replies: 10,788
Views: 2,367,687
Posted By VCho455
Interesting one for sure. Feeling lucky? ...

Interesting one for sure. Feeling lucky?

https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/ctd/d/clackamas-1971-pontiac-trans-am-will/7824767581.html

FOR SALE: 1971 Pontiac Trans Am - MAKE OFFER (Will Be...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-03-2025, 10:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,865
Posted By VCho455
Quick flip for a 64 Tempest.

Quick flip for a 64 Tempest.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 02-02-2025, 08:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,533
Posted By VCho455
And here the finished product. For some reason I...

And here the finished product. For some reason I couldn't attach it to the previous post?
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 02-02-2025, 08:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,533
Posted By VCho455
To start I put the regulator arm in vice clamping...

To start I put the regulator arm in vice clamping next to the roller. Then I clearly mark the side of the regulator arm the roller is on. (Very important unless you have extra rollers you want to...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-30-2025, 06:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,609
Posted By VCho455
All this x2. I am a believer in the old adage...

All this x2. I am a believer in the old adage "90% of all carburetor problems are electrical".

What is the voltage at the coil while cranking the engine and when its running?

Was the engine...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-22-2025, 05:21 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 66,971
Posted By VCho455
To check for leaks, pull the carburetor, set it...

To check for leaks, pull the carburetor, set it up on a raised stand. (I use four 2 inch long bolts, one in each corner with nuts, for legs.)

Place the raised carburetor on a clean paper towel. ...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-20-2025, 10:47 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 44,597
Posted By VCho455
We're having a nice spot of dry weather. A bit...

We're having a nice spot of dry weather. A bit chilly in the mornings but nice. As a result I've seen a few vintage rigs out and about. Only caught a few on camera.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-10-2025, 08:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,810
Posted By VCho455
I hope the PO isn't overwhelmed with the...

I hope the PO isn't overwhelmed with the outpouring of traction bar love here. They haven't responded back to all this.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-08-2025, 07:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,810
Posted By VCho455
Howdy neighbor. If your talking about the old...

Howdy neighbor. If your talking about the old school bolt on ladder bars, don't, been there done that. They cause the rear suspension to bind up not helping with traction and causing the rear end of...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-07-2025, 04:41 PM
Replies: 1,190
Views: 176,558
Posted By VCho455
So cool! Thanks for posting. I've been a fan...

So cool! Thanks for posting. I've been a fan for well over a decade.
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