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Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 12-31-2013, 12:32 PM
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Posted By fyrebird68
some more pics

I have the front bumper off to repaint it. While I had the headlight doors and grills out I took a couple of shots of the headlight motor mounting, since that is where I get the most questions. You...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-20-2012, 08:12 AM
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Posted By fyrebird68
The yellow and brown wires are connected to each...

The yellow and brown wires are connected to each other and to the common side of the headlight dimmer switch (where the 12v from the headlight switch connects).

If you turn the headlights off (and...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-19-2012, 12:27 PM
Replies: 96
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Posted By fyrebird68
Joel mentioned he couldn't find a diagram of the...

Joel mentioned he couldn't find a diagram of the board, so I'll post this one. The scribbles are what I did to make the board work in the GTO.
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-19-2012, 08:24 AM
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Posted By fyrebird68
When I first cooked up this mod I experienced the...

When I first cooked up this mod I experienced the same problem.

The picture below (clip from the TA wiring diagram) carries important information.

The input to turn the lights on and off needs...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 11-02-2011, 03:25 PM
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Posted By fyrebird68
Sorry, but I don't have templates. Even if I did,...

Sorry, but I don't have templates. Even if I did, a lot depends on where the bracket is mounted to the radiator supports. My recommendation is make a bracket out of plywood or masonite (I used some...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-20-2011, 10:04 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 66,862
Posted By fyrebird68
New pic

I had the radiator out of the GTO so I took the opportunity to photograph the motors in place:
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-27-2010, 04:09 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 66,862
Posted By fyrebird68
I posted the diagram, but the largest file size...

I posted the diagram, but the largest file size allowed is 640x480 - hard to read. Send me your email address and I'll email a large one to you.

fyrebird68@hotmail.com

Bob T
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-27-2010, 04:04 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 66,862
Posted By fyrebird68
Regarding a Firebird retrofit, I have this...

Regarding a Firebird retrofit, I have this solution worked out on paper, but haven't got the heart to molest my stock Firebird!

The hard part is making doors.
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-22-2009, 12:27 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 66,862
Posted By fyrebird68
Fabrication is actually pretty easy; only hard...

Fabrication is actually pretty easy; only hard part is finding the "sweet spot" on the core support to mount them so they work well. Couple of clamps and some hot-melt glue made that part of the...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-10-2009, 01:07 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 66,862
Posted By fyrebird68
I eliminated the toggle switch when I added the...

I eliminated the toggle switch when I added the wire coming from the common side of the dimmer switch.
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-10-2008, 08:52 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 66,862
Posted By fyrebird68
Ironically, this week I had a headlight motor go...

Ironically, this week I had a headlight motor go bad in my 86 Fiero, so I got a refresher course in motor compatibility.

The motors in Fieros (and I believe Firebirds) switched from gen I design...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-06-2008, 12:34 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 66,862
Posted By fyrebird68
Joel, I PMed you a week or so ago. If you send me...

Joel, I PMed you a week or so ago. If you send me your email address, I'll send you a PDF file of the schematic.

Send to fyrebird68@hotmail.com

Bob
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-30-2008, 11:28 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 66,862
Posted By fyrebird68
Actually, they're polarity-reversed by the...

Actually, they're polarity-reversed by the controller. I'll dig out the drawings I did and scan them for you.
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-30-2008, 11:24 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 66,862
Posted By fyrebird68
There are a multitude of rebuild kits an ebay for...

There are a multitude of rebuild kits an ebay for cheap. They consist of three nylon cylinders a little bigger than an eraser. Take the motor gearbox apart and you'll find they sit in three little...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-30-2008, 11:20 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 66,862
Posted By fyrebird68
Gen I and Gen II motors are not compatible or...

Gen I and Gen II motors are not compatible or interchangeable. They physically look different. Check the pic at the beginning of this thread for a pic of a gen II motor. (The gen I motors are bigger,...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-29-2008, 09:25 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 66,862
Posted By fyrebird68
There are two"generations" of GM headlight door...

There are two"generations" of GM headlight door motors in the 82-92 era, including Fiero and Friebird. The later ones (abouty 1989 up) are a more robust design and use a separate controller for...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-26-2008, 12:53 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 66,862
Posted By fyrebird68
They are from a 1991 T/A. Not sure where the...

They are from a 1991 T/A. Not sure where the title came from - its been a while since I posted it. Probably my typo.

The project has been solid ever since. I had one instance where one side got...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 12-11-2006, 11:00 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 66,862
Posted By fyrebird68
The final touches!

I finally finished up the headlight conversion.

Rebuilt the one motor to take the slop out
Added a wire that senses when the headlights are on or off, to automatically open/shut the doors
...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 11-22-2006, 03:08 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 66,862
Posted By fyrebird68
I'm not selling anything. I'll be glad to tell...

I'm not selling anything. I'll be glad to tell you how I did it.

Bob
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 11-17-2006, 03:12 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 66,862
Posted By fyrebird68
Sorry, don't know. On the TA it was on the...

Sorry, don't know. On the TA it was on the firewall. You can see it in picture 1 on the left. Its about 5-6" square, and slides into a sleeve-type bracket.

BTW, I saw one on ebay, minus...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 11-16-2006, 09:57 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 66,862
Posted By fyrebird68
Here's a video showing both lights: ...

Here's a video showing both lights:

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7859667649437186754

One is quicker than the other because the motor has new bushings in it. The slower one will be...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 11-15-2006, 05:34 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 66,862
Posted By fyrebird68
I'll make one tonight. You able to view the one...

I'll make one tonight. You able to view the one above with no trouble?
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 11-14-2006, 08:46 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 66,862
Posted By fyrebird68
I'va already put the grilles back in, so you...

I'va already put the grilles back in, so you can't see the mounting. But I can do a video of operation, if that's what you're looking for ...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 11-14-2006, 02:10 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 66,862
Posted By fyrebird68
I had a one-motor setup, and its performance (or...

I had a one-motor setup, and its performance (or lack of) is why I worked up the two-motor deal. Believe me, two motors is THE WAY to go.
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 11-14-2006, 08:48 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 66,862
Posted By fyrebird68
The Camaro doors open/close horizontally, so...

The Camaro doors open/close horizontally, so there's no lifting force needed. The GTO doors close UPWARD; plus, they weigh about 5 times as much as the Camaro door. Be sure their motors have enough...
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