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Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 06-19-2018, 01:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 287
Posted By pancho400cid
Nice! :thumbup:

Nice! :thumbup:
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-07-2018, 09:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 329
Posted By pancho400cid
:pound:

:pound:
Forum: Industry Stuff 05-31-2018, 01:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,847
Posted By pancho400cid
While rebuilding the rear differential for my 78...

While rebuilding the rear differential for my 78 Trans Am, I bought a bunch of AC Delco parts thinking they would rival the original parts.

I was disappointed as all of it was made in other...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 05-21-2018, 06:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,284
Posted By pancho400cid
If all my dims had been within 1/4" of the spec I...

If all my dims had been within 1/4" of the spec I would have left it alone. Using the "A" and "D" measurements (crossing dim taken "both ways"), I could see that only one frame horn was out of place...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 05-21-2018, 01:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,284
Posted By pancho400cid
OK... I could not get any outside help with my...

OK... I could not get any outside help with my subframe so decided to see what I could do to get it as close to spec as I could. The first thing I needed was better measurements so I bought a piece...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 05-19-2018, 01:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,284
Posted By pancho400cid
All right... it's not the first time I've been...

All right... it's not the first time I've been accused of guilding the lilly.... I said from the get-go that the damage, if any, is slight. I just want to do all I can to keep from having...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 05-18-2018, 01:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,284
Posted By pancho400cid
To clarify, I took all the measurements as they...

To clarify, I took all the measurements as they are described in the body manual. The only exception is measurement "A". Hopefully we agree that the center-to-center distance between two circles is...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 05-17-2018, 12:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,284
Posted By pancho400cid
Here are a few pics of what I've got going on. ...

Here are a few pics of what I've got going on.

Dimensions I'm looking at from Fisher Body Manual:

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4753/39652966104_b171699821_c.jpg
...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 05-17-2018, 12:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,284
Posted By pancho400cid
Appreciate it guys! I'd be willing to make a...

Appreciate it guys! I'd be willing to make a drive but MD and IL are a bit too far!



I'll try to post what I'm looking at later. The measurements are at home and I'm at work right now.
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 05-16-2018, 09:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,284
Posted By pancho400cid
Yeah... that's what the guy said. As you...

Yeah... that's what the guy said.

As you guys probably know, F body subframes are pretty sought after by hot rodders who scab them onto old trucks, etc to upgrade the suspension. They are around...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 05-16-2018, 01:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,284
Posted By pancho400cid
Straightening a Trans Am subframe?

Sigh....

I have a 78 Trans Am. It's completely disassembled. I pulled some measurements on the front subframe by itself and it is a little off. Side-to-side dims are off by maybe 5/8" or so. ...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-24-2018, 10:26 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 871
Posted By pancho400cid
Really? Wonder if there is a single GM component...

Really? Wonder if there is a single GM component left in there.
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-24-2018, 10:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 871
Posted By pancho400cid
Cool article and love that Firebird.... thanks...

Cool article and love that Firebird.... thanks for posting!



Great pix!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-04-2017, 02:07 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,682
Posted By pancho400cid
If you installed the distributor with the cam and...

If you installed the distributor with the cam and crank set with dot on the cam gear at 6:00 and the dot on the crank gear at 12:00... and then pointed the distributor rotor at the post for cylinder...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-10-2017, 11:50 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,291
Posted By pancho400cid
But... Is it matching numbers???!!!

But...

Is it matching numbers???!!!
Forum: THE LOBBY 10-22-2017, 12:02 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,150
Posted By pancho400cid
Yep...... The ultimate proof of good music,...

Yep...... The ultimate proof of good music, videos, etc.!

Beautiful car....

A$$ kickin' mutha-scratchin' music....

5 Stars! :clap2:
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-21-2017, 11:58 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,240
Posted By pancho400cid
No real dog in the fight.... but the fact that...

No real dog in the fight.... but the fact that Pontiac engineering made a design change by adding the rolled dowels to the W72 engines (rated at a whopping 220 HP at most) is a clear admission of a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-14-2017, 12:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 716
Posted By pancho400cid
On my 78 T/A, the heater hose nipple was at the...

On my 78 T/A, the heater hose nipple was at the rear on the passenger side from the factory - opposite what you have there. The driver-side head did not have one. That's the only data point I have....
Forum: THE LOBBY 10-11-2017, 10:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 686
Posted By pancho400cid
Man that is COOL! I love Connies. Does not...

Man that is COOL! I love Connies. Does not sound like they intend to make it flyable, but better than the scrapper as you said.

That B-25 owned by Howard Hughes is amazing too!

Thanks for...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-09-2017, 03:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 363
Posted By pancho400cid
The seal area on the Yoke OD is in very good...

The seal area on the Yoke OD is in very good condition.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-09-2017, 12:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 363
Posted By pancho400cid
I did not put sealant on the pinion splines. I...

I did not put sealant on the pinion splines. I also re-read the thread I started with questions about the assembly and saw where user mgarblik suggested putting sealant on the metal seal OD to keep...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-08-2017, 06:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 363
Posted By pancho400cid
Is my pinion seal "going to" leak?

Hey all:

I recently rebuilt the 8.5" dia 10 bolt rear end in my 78 Trans Am. I put a new eaton posi, gears and all new bearings, seals, etc. It's been together for a couple of weeks.

I...
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-30-2017, 12:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 700
Posted By pancho400cid
RIP. Nice!

RIP.



Nice!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-26-2017, 01:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 797
Posted By pancho400cid
Last weekend I looked at the new AC Delco wheel...

Last weekend I looked at the new AC Delco wheel cylinders I ordered/received months ago for the rear of my 78 T/A . Was disappointed to see they were "MADE IN CHINA". To be fair they "look" good. ...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-20-2017, 01:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 294
Posted By pancho400cid
No expert... but looking at info from 78TA.com I...

No expert... but looking at info from 78TA.com I agree with the info below.

Source: http://78ta.com/Pages/etrcodes.htm

Rear End Assy: PH G72311

PH = ratio code = 2.56:1 open as said

G =...
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