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Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 05-20-2020, 09:30 PM
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Posted By Gator67
Had the hood hinges rebuilt, and tried a bunch of...

Had the hood hinges rebuilt, and tried a bunch of different springs, but never quite got rid of the 6” droop. So after whacking my head this morning, I decided to switch out the springs with a set I...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 05-04-2020, 01:19 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 14,825
Posted By Gator67
Thank you guys. Most likely I'll just live with...

Thank you guys. Most likely I'll just live with these minor issues until there's a real need to pull things apart. It's not like I don't have other projects to finish, and 2 kids to put through...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 05-01-2020, 03:25 PM
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Posted By Gator67
I can't believe it's been about 5.5 years since...

I can't believe it's been about 5.5 years since my last update. Over that time span, I've really had no issues with the car. It's been super reliable and has become the go to vehicle for weekend...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 12-04-2014, 01:26 PM
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Views: 14,825
Posted By Gator67
Haven't updated this thread in a while. Just...

Haven't updated this thread in a while. Just wanted to let you all know that the car is running great, and my wife really enjoys driving it. Here in Arizona now is the best time of year to be out in...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 02-14-2014, 01:21 PM
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Views: 14,825
Posted By Gator67
That's us

That's us
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 02-13-2014, 12:54 PM
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Views: 14,825
Posted By Gator67
Here's a link to one of the ads… ...

Here's a link to one of the ads…

http://www.hagerty.com/yourstories
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 11-04-2013, 05:52 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 14,825
Posted By Gator67
Thanks Captain! I don't believe the...

Thanks Captain!



I don't believe the car will be featured in the magazine. Just ads in magazines and pamphlets like the ones they hand out at the big auctions.

They contacted me a couple...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 11-04-2013, 01:07 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 14,825
Posted By Gator67
Hagerty Insurance photographed my wife and her...

Hagerty Insurance photographed my wife and her car for some print ads/promotional materials. We started out early before the sun came up, but it was an absolutely beautiful morning and we ended up...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 09-15-2013, 12:42 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 14,825
Posted By Gator67
Parts

The car has been driven daily for the past couple weeks and no problems to speak of.

So I guess it's about time to start thinking about selling some of the parts I accumulated over the last year...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 08-18-2013, 11:17 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 14,825
Posted By Gator67
Today I switched from ported to manifold for...

Today I switched from ported to manifold for vacuum advance (bypassing the TVS switch/port altogether) to see if it would further reduce operating temperature in stop and go traffic. It did. I drove...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 08-17-2013, 04:45 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 14,825
Posted By Gator67
don't know why this happens...I'll try again

don't know why this happens...I'll try again
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 08-17-2013, 04:17 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 14,825
Posted By Gator67
Been driving the Firebird exclusively over the...

Been driving the Firebird exclusively over the last few days--back and forth to work errands, shopping, date night--and everything is good.

Here's a photo of the radiator installed and another...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 08-10-2013, 11:23 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 14,825
Posted By Gator67
It's made by Northern and I believe I paid around...

It's made by Northern and I believe I paid around $300. I'm traveling and don't have access to the paperwork or box, but I can post the model number and other specifics when I get home next Wednesday...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 08-08-2013, 09:11 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 14,825
Posted By Gator67
The Firebird is running again (notice I didn't...

The Firebird is running again (notice I didn't say finished this time!).

The replacement roller lifters are not only a lot more quite, but the car seems like it has more power now. I guess a...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 07-30-2013, 08:19 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 14,825
Posted By Gator67
D,oh!

Spoke too soon about the car being finished.

Was driving the family back from a car show on the other side of town on Saturday night. Cruising along with the top down, "Good Times Roll" by the...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 07-25-2013, 04:48 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 14,825
Posted By Gator67
The 68 is now officially on my "finished" list....

The 68 is now officially on my "finished" list. Everything functions as it should and we're completely satisfied with the way it looks and performs. It feels good. On to my 70s :)
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 06-26-2013, 03:17 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 14,825
Posted By Gator67
Thanks for the compliments guys. I surprised...

Thanks for the compliments guys. I surprised myself with how well the photos turned out. I saw the sun going down so I pulled off the road and took a few shots with my iPhone. It's hard to take a bad...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 06-25-2013, 05:07 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 14,825
Posted By Gator67
Alternator, voltage regulator, windshield wiper...

Alternator, voltage regulator, windshield wiper switch were replaced. A loose wire on the brake switch cured the issue with the cruise control

Still have to switch out the convertible top...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 06-20-2013, 02:04 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 14,825
Posted By Gator67
Thanks. We kept the drum brakes...for now. The...

Thanks. We kept the drum brakes...for now. The car pulls slightly to the right when I brake. Should be able to adjust it, but if it continues to be an issue, I'll start investigating front disc swaps...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 06-20-2013, 01:51 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 14,825
Posted By Gator67
The car came home last night. It was the first...

The car came home last night. It was the first time my wife has seen the car since the front clip was removed, so she was really happy to see it all put together. She took it for a short drive and...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 06-15-2013, 07:47 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 14,825
Posted By Gator67
The test drive went very well. No leaks. Good oil...

The test drive went very well. No leaks. Good oil pressure. Water temp never moved above midpoint on the gauge, even in traffic, and it's 110 degrees here. No unusual noises--suspension and brakes...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 06-13-2013, 11:00 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 14,825
Posted By Gator67
Gauges and wood wheel are installed and...

Gauges and wood wheel are installed and everything appears to be working. Just a few more things to sort. I'll be taking it for it's first drive later this afternoon.



Thank you.

I got the...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 06-12-2013, 12:08 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 14,825
Posted By Gator67
With the interior apart to install the new dash...

With the interior apart to install the new dash harness and gauges, some broken ducts were discovered. They cracks were covered with black duct tape and the ducts functioned fine, but they'll be...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 06-05-2013, 10:46 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 14,825
Posted By Gator67
The engine started right up. No leaks or...

The engine started right up. No leaks or surprises. The carb from Cliff performed well right out of the box--no adjustments necessary except idle speed. Nice smooth idle and very snappy throttle...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 06-04-2013, 09:38 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 14,825
Posted By Gator67
We'll be starting her up for the first time...

We'll be starting her up for the first time tomorrow...
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