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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH Today, 03:43 AM
Replies: 13
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Posted By Transamric
No hood button. They were a mercury switch...

No hood button. They were a mercury switch design like the 'F' body trunk lights.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH Yesterday, 04:53 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 42
Posted By Transamric
Rear Sway Bar Bushing Options?

I noticed that I need to replace the leaf spring bushings due to dry rot. While removing the springs, I see the lower sway bar link bushings are toast. Looks like someone cut pieces of heater hose...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 03-26-2024, 03:20 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 5,511
Posted By Transamric
It seems unlikely that there would be JW date...

It seems unlikely that there would be JW date codes after the change to KN stamped wheels which were only 7/27 & 7/28.
Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts WANTED 03-13-2024, 03:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 111
Posted By Transamric
Needed Outer Door Glass Sweeps 1970-'72

Need NOS outer door sweeps (weatherstrip) #8808252 & 8808253 which is the correct early '70's narrower design. These are the non-decor moldings with the small round stainless bead.
Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts WANTED 03-10-2024, 05:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 756
Posted By Transamric
Did you ever have any luck getting the 8808252 &...

Did you ever have any luck getting the 8808252 & 8808253 glass sweeps? I need a pair for my '71 TA and was surprised to see the 9612538 & 539 are not the same design. They will work, but are...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 03-08-2024, 03:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 425
Posted By Transamric
Do you recall if you used a dry or wet install...

Do you recall if you used a dry or wet install method? I was surprised to see the instructions describe a dry install. I thought they always had to be installed wet.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 03-07-2024, 11:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 425
Posted By Transamric
If it was only that simple. :rolleyes:

If it was only that simple. :rolleyes:
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 03-07-2024, 03:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 425
Posted By Transamric
Trusting Stripes??

As I continue making progress on putting back together the back end of my white '71 TA, I need to make a decision regarding which stripe decals to use. I have NOS stripes I bought probably better...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 03-04-2024, 05:10 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,697
Posted By Transamric
Time for an update/progress note. Decided to...

Time for an update/progress note. Decided to refinish the trunk gutter area due to many paint chips around the inner edge. Got a good paint match considering the rest is factory sprayed orig paint....
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 03-02-2024, 09:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 970
Posted By Transamric
Old Corvette or new Corvette?

Old Corvette or new Corvette?
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 03-01-2024, 04:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 274
Posted By Transamric
Should have mentioned this is a factory installed...

Should have mentioned this is a factory installed electric release latch type. Still installed before paint?

I'm asking because I was surprised this original trunk paint TA had a perfectly...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 02-29-2024, 04:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 274
Posted By Transamric
1971 Van Nuys Trunk Q?

Need another brain fade question answered.
For '71 Van Nuys Firebirds, was the trunk latch assembly bolted to the body before or after the black fleck was sprayed inside the trunk?
I.E., should...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 02-28-2024, 04:54 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,007
Posted By Transamric
Most likely because of the big HUGE tax deduction...

Most likely because of the big HUGE tax deduction GM would get for "having to" crush all those cars!
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 02-28-2024, 04:35 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,007
Posted By Transamric
I too haven't ever heard or read that stronger...

I too haven't ever heard or read that stronger spot welds item before either. It'd be cool to see some factory issue paperwork on that.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 02-28-2024, 01:34 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,007
Posted By Transamric
Wonder why I'm getting these double posts lately?...

Wonder why I'm getting these double posts lately? Anyone else having this happen?
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 02-28-2024, 01:33 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,007
Posted By Transamric
Pretty sure the new for '73 bumper "crash"...

Pretty sure the new for '73 bumper "crash" standards were set at 5 MPH for the fronts and 2 1/2 MPH for the rears. So the front end got all those extra braces/brackets and the rear bumper simply got...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 02-28-2024, 01:32 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,007
Posted By Transamric
Pretty sure the new for '73 bumper "crash"...

Pretty sure the new for '73 bumper "crash" standards were set at 5 MPH for the fronts and 2 1/2 MPH for the rears. So the front end got all those extra braces/brackets and the rear bumper simply got...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 02-26-2024, 01:28 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,697
Posted By Transamric
I assume you removed the SoffSeal because it...

I assume you removed the SoffSeal because it wasn't?
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 02-23-2024, 04:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 510
Posted By Transamric
One word.......OOPS!

One word.......OOPS!
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 02-22-2024, 03:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 510
Posted By Transamric
Since your Formula was equipped with the NA9...

Since your Formula was equipped with the NA9 "option", your tank should look like the one FBruce posted. That's the one year only 1970 Cal. emissions tank.

My experience has shown me that from...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 02-20-2024, 04:35 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,697
Posted By Transamric
That would seem to be good reasoning based on...

That would seem to be good reasoning based on simply looking at my pics. However the denseness of the foam even with the two holes (tunnels?) ends up with it being no more compressible than the Ames...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 02-19-2024, 08:46 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,697
Posted By Transamric
Weatherstrip Comparison Pics

I finally got the last weatherstrip brand in, to compare the 6 different styles I now have. I only am showing the 4 main "competitors" that were my top choices.

From the left; my original (Van...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 02-19-2024, 04:00 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,401
Posted By Transamric
Looks to me to be the cut down (up?) remnant of...

Looks to me to be the cut down (up?) remnant of the lower rubber shift boot.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 02-19-2024, 04:24 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,401
Posted By Transamric
So plain old lacquer thinner won't get the job...

So plain old lacquer thinner won't get the job done?
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 02-17-2024, 10:49 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,401
Posted By Transamric
Another one??

Another one??
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