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Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 07-08-2019, 10:26 PM
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Views: 1,967
Posted By ocsleeper
Thanks for the input guys

Thanks for the input guys
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 06-02-2019, 07:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,967
Posted By ocsleeper
How to shorten intermediate parking break cable

I am replacing my break cables and switched to disk breaks all around. I bought all the kits from Right stuff and it appears that the there is too much slack on the intermediate cable.

I am...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 04-04-2019, 02:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 823
Posted By ocsleeper
I have the same set but for a 67. Mine came with...

I have the same set but for a 67. Mine came with 11 inch rotors. Not exactly sure the size of the calipers. Also I can't say 100% regarding this but I think you would have to swap out break lines...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 03-29-2019, 03:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 823
Posted By ocsleeper
Not sure how much help this is but I can confirm...

Not sure how much help this is but I can confirm that my 67 does not have staggered shocks and it does have single leaf. I always thought this was the case for all 67
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 03-04-2019, 01:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 556
Posted By ocsleeper
Well I was able to get the car up today and...

Well I was able to get the car up today and turned the steering well all the way to the left. The arm actually hit the down pipe but not that much though. I may have been able to get away with this...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 03-03-2019, 12:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 704
Posted By ocsleeper
When I was looking for a 400 engine to go with my...

When I was looking for a 400 engine to go with my restoration project, I ran across some people who offered to stamp the engine to make it a "number matching" car and the stamping looked legit, at...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 03-02-2019, 03:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 556
Posted By ocsleeper
Was this the main reason why some pitman arm are...

Was this the main reason why some pitman arm are curved while others are straight? Are there any other benefit of one of the others aside from possible clearance issue?
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 03-01-2019, 10:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 556
Posted By ocsleeper
Are you talking about not hitting as shown in the...

Are you talking about not hitting as shown in the picture or not hitting when I turn the wheel fully? I kind of figured that as long as ot doesnt hit when the wheel is turned then I am fine. ...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 03-01-2019, 09:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 556
Posted By ocsleeper
Pitman arm and down pipes

I'm on the next phase of what I call car restoration for dummies. This week I am installing the down pipes and exhaust system on this 67 bird 400 with power stearing. The entire front end had been...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 02-23-2019, 11:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 916
Posted By ocsleeper
I am not using a return line. Thats the thing. ...

I am not using a return line. Thats the thing. Im curious if the factory messed up and mix the smaller return line with my fuel line. I bought a two piece set and it was labled as 3/8 inch 2...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 02-22-2019, 07:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 916
Posted By ocsleeper
Rocktimus- I know you went with a different line...

Rocktimus- I know you went with a different line than what I had. However were both of your line (short and long) the same diameter?

I bout. 3/8 set, however the short line is smaller and not...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 02-20-2019, 03:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 916
Posted By ocsleeper
I'm pretty much a noob so this may sound like a...

I'm pretty much a noob so this may sound like a dumb question. I know that I will have to use a rubber hose to connect the two line. However just doing some eyeballing of where I think the little...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 02-17-2019, 05:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 916
Posted By ocsleeper
Im at the point in my restoration of replacing...

Im at the point in my restoration of replacing the fuel line so I figured to revive this thread instead of creating a new one.

I bought a new set and need clarification from anyone with this...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 01-31-2019, 08:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,102
Posted By ocsleeper
Possibly as he lead off saying "now many people...

Possibly as he lead off saying "now many people who've I said this to does not like what I'm about to say....." He referred me to some article in Bearbreaks that speak of this issue further. I...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 01-31-2019, 08:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,102
Posted By ocsleeper
Not necessarily specific model of car. My rear...

Not necessarily specific model of car. My rear came off a chevy truck. What he's saying is that GM were inconsistent on small number of cars of any models.
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 01-31-2019, 06:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,102
Posted By ocsleeper
Ok I just got off the phone with a tech from...

Ok I just got off the phone with a tech from Right Stuff. This is a bit interesting what he told me. I'm posting this for anyone in the future that runs into this very same issue.

Basically the...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 01-28-2019, 08:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,102
Posted By ocsleeper
I have thought about this. Would this cause any...

I have thought about this. Would this cause any potential issue with the rotor down the road? I was thinking if I was going to modify anything, I was thinking of the pin since this would be easier...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 01-28-2019, 08:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,102
Posted By ocsleeper
I followed up with their tech support and am...

I followed up with their tech support and am waiting for a response. I don't know if anyone has worked with their tech support but it's a bit of a pain for me so far considering they work east coast...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 01-28-2019, 08:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,102
Posted By ocsleeper
It's actually a Chevy 12 bolt that came off a...

It's actually a Chevy 12 bolt that came off a truck
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 01-27-2019, 01:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,102
Posted By ocsleeper
AFXRD01

AFXRD01
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 01-26-2019, 12:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,102
Posted By ocsleeper
The calipers and brackets are both mounted toward...

The calipers and brackets are both mounted toward the rear. 10 o'clock on passenger side and 2 o'clock on drivers. Its only the top pin on each side that has the issue as the other pin does not.
...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 01-25-2019, 11:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,102
Posted By ocsleeper
Thats the weird part. The rotor is 11 inches...

Thats the weird part. The rotor is 11 inches measure exactly to spec. We thought it may be the bracket and they sent me replacements which is identical to what I had.

I'm really scratching my...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 01-25-2019, 11:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,102
Posted By ocsleeper
Rear disk conversion

Any here use the rear disk conversion made by RightStuff? I have a 67 here and everything I do, I cant get enough clearance on the caliper pin from the rotor. I spoke to RightStuff and they cant...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 12-24-2018, 01:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 713
Posted By ocsleeper
What year console is that?

What year console is that?
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 12-08-2018, 02:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 328
Posted By ocsleeper
Exhaust system worth restoring?

With the help of the community, I have been able to accomplish many phases in this project that I like to call "Car restoration for dummies" considering that I have no experience with these stuff at...
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