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Forum: Suspension TECH 02-14-2005, 09:51 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,159
Posted By ponchodriven
Last fall I installed, in my sister's 66 GTO, a...

Last fall I installed, in my sister's 66 GTO, a rebuilt box from a big chain auto parts store. The only problem I had was that the length of the input shaft must have been shorter than the original...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 02-11-2005, 01:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 223
Posted By ponchodriven
I talked to PY. They've had questions like mine...

I talked to PY. They've had questions like mine before. They had double checked with the manufacturer to make sure of specs and application. It's correct for fitment but may differ in appearence from...
Forum: Suspension TECH 02-08-2005, 12:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 562
Posted By ponchodriven
By the way. Those locking nuts that are slightly...

By the way. Those locking nuts that are slightly crushed at the top to make it out of round I believe are called "Stover" nuts. Bolt and screw shops will carry those. That's all I've seen used on the...
Forum: Suspension TECH 02-08-2005, 12:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 562
Posted By ponchodriven
The control arm shaft retaining bolts (splined)...

The control arm shaft retaining bolts (splined) for the "A" body is 7/16". "B" body is 1/2".

Yes, I was bummed when I discovered that.
I'm going to check out fastenall for splined bolts.
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 02-08-2005, 11:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 374
Posted By ponchodriven
Matt, Thanks for the offer on the "A" frames...

Matt,

Thanks for the offer on the "A" frames but I don't think that'll solve my problem as mine are the early build also.So far it seems that it's a balljoint/knuckle mismatch.

I will E-mail...
Forum: Suspension TECH 02-08-2005, 02:15 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 562
Posted By ponchodriven
Dave, I haven't been able to find the "knurled"...

Dave,
I haven't been able to find the "knurled" (splined)bolts you're talking about. However, my 65 GP appeared to be an unmolested car when I bought it and the bolts I took out (shaft to frame)...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 02-08-2005, 01:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 374
Posted By ponchodriven
By the way Matt, I'll be in your neighborhood...

By the way Matt, I'll be in your neighborhood (Milwaukee) June 1st for the start of the Hot Rod Power Tour.

phil.
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 02-08-2005, 01:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 374
Posted By ponchodriven
Matt, Thanks for the info. It's a start to...

Matt,
Thanks for the info. It's a start to fiqure it out. Mine is an early build by the info you supplied.
The new tie rod ends and idler arm all measured and compared the same to the original...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 02-07-2005, 11:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 223
Posted By ponchodriven
Hopefully someone can shed some light on this for...

Hopefully someone can shed some light on this for me. 65 Grand Prix, upper ball joint from PY. As you can see in the picture, the spindal is quite a distance from the ball end. This nut isn't...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 02-07-2005, 11:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 223
Posted By ponchodriven
Hopefully someone can shed some light on this for...

Hopefully someone can shed some light on this for me. 65 Grand Prix, upper ball joint from PY. As you can see in the picture, the spindal is quite a distance from the ball end. This nut isn't...
Forum: Suspension TECH 02-07-2005, 11:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 111
Posted By ponchodriven
My concern is also of the stregnth of it. The...

My concern is also of the stregnth of it. The added leverage can't be good for the ball and socket.I'm going to post this on the big car forum. There has to be others that have dealt with this....
Forum: Suspension TECH 02-07-2005, 09:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 157
Posted By ponchodriven
mjc34 is right. Definately use a spring...

mjc34 is right. Definately use a spring compressor. Without a compressor, The weight of a frame isn't enough to over come the spring. With the jack under the lower controll arm, the spring will push...
Forum: Suspension TECH 02-06-2005, 11:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 111
Posted By ponchodriven
Hopefully someone can shed some light on this for...

Hopefully someone can shed some light on this for me. 65 Grand Prix, upper ball joint from PY. As you can see in the picture, the spindal is quite a distance from the ball end. This nut isn't...
Forum: Suspension TECH 02-06-2005, 11:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 111
Posted By ponchodriven
Hopefully someone can shed some light on this for...

Hopefully someone can shed some light on this for me. 65 Grand Prix, upper ball joint from PY. As you can see in the picture, the spindal is quite a distance from the ball end. This nut isn't...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-19-2004, 10:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 211
Posted By ponchodriven
Thanks for the info everyone. Got it done. It...

Thanks for the info everyone. Got it done. It took a whole lot of blows from the impact gun. I think the oil on the threads and washer did the trick. The 8.2's I did never took this much effort.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-18-2004, 01:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 179
Posted By ponchodriven
Yes you do. When you change the tire diameter or...

Yes you do. When you change the tire diameter or rear end ratio, you alter the number of times the drive shaft has to turn to make the axle turn one complete revolution (360 deg). I had some info on...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-16-2004, 12:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 211
Posted By ponchodriven
Couldn't find any info on this in a search. ...

Couldn't find any info on this in a search.
Doing a body off of a 65 GP. I can't get the spacer to collapse. I've changed pinions on 8.2" rears and didn't have any problem.
The sleeve I got from...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-16-2004, 12:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 211
Posted By ponchodriven
Couldn't find any info on this in a search. ...

Couldn't find any info on this in a search.
Doing a body off of a 65 GP. I can't get the spacer to collapse. I've changed pinions on 8.2" rears and didn't have any problem.
The sleeve I got from...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 11-17-2004, 09:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 125
Posted By ponchodriven
Couldn't find any info in previous posts. 1965...

Couldn't find any info in previous posts.
1965 Grand Prix with 8-lugs. Are the spindals the same for 8-lugs and drum? Looking for good used ones. Bearing surfaces are damaged on mine. Probably could...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 11-17-2004, 09:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 125
Posted By ponchodriven
Couldn't find any info in previous posts. 1965...

Couldn't find any info in previous posts.
1965 Grand Prix with 8-lugs. Are the spindals the same for 8-lugs and drum? Looking for good used ones. Bearing surfaces are damaged on mine. Probably could...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 04-22-2004, 08:25 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 75,724
Posted By ponchodriven
Very cool looking car! I'm putting together a...

Very cool looking car!
I'm putting together a 65 GP myself. The body is still off the frame and I'm starting to put the chassis together. I really like the rake your car sits with. Are your springs...
Forum: Suspension TECH 04-22-2004, 08:25 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 624
Posted By ponchodriven
Very cool looking car! I'm putting together a...

Very cool looking car!
I'm putting together a 65 GP myself. The body is still off the frame and I'm starting to put the chassis together. I really like the rake your car sits with. Are your springs...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 03-24-2004, 01:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 141
Posted By ponchodriven
Thanks everyone for your input. I thought all the...

Thanks everyone for your input. I thought all the full size were the same. Just had to get some confirmation from fellow car people since Performance Years was so adamant that there is a difference. ...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 03-05-2004, 12:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 141
Posted By ponchodriven
Thanks for the info Stuart.I was thinking that...

Thanks for the info Stuart.I was thinking that would be the case. I couldn't imagine what would be different. But when I called Performance Years to ask a couple of questions, I was told that their...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 03-05-2004, 08:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 141
Posted By ponchodriven
I'm having a hard time finding steering linkage...

I'm having a hard time finding steering linkage parts for 1965 GP's. Full size (Bonneville, Catalina,etc..) is available but no one can tell me what the difference is.
Are the frames front cross...
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