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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-09-2024, 03:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 411
Posted By fbody_mike
With those buckles on the rear lap belt, should...

With those buckles on the rear lap belt, should this car have had the rare rear seat shoulder belts?
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 03-28-2024, 06:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 354
Posted By fbody_mike
The formula got the same hinges and springs as...

The formula got the same hinges and springs as the other Firebirds, but taking a look at those pictures I can only assume if this was installed on a formula you would attach that ground end to the...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 03-28-2024, 03:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 354
Posted By fbody_mike
The ground would have been used for the formula...

The ground would have been used for the formula hood (plastic). The metal hood would not need the ground wire. The drawing I posted seems to indicate that there was two harnesses used, one for steel...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 03-27-2024, 04:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 354
Posted By fbody_mike
This is from 72, Formula hood on the right, other...

This is from 72, Formula hood on the right, other on the left. I have researched this some, and the under hood light seems to be a rare option.
...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 03-10-2024, 12:32 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,745
Posted By fbody_mike
Interesting idea. I always thought they are too...

Interesting idea. I always thought they are too thin to be braces. Maybe they are a safety add on. Perhaps to keep the plastic hood from splitting in two pieces during a crash and coming though the...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 03-01-2024, 12:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 394
Posted By fbody_mike
I think late 72 is the same as 73 as well.

I think late 72 is the same as 73 as well.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 01-23-2024, 10:00 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,888
Posted By fbody_mike
Very Nice! Am I seeing a floor shift 3 speed?

Very Nice! Am I seeing a floor shift 3 speed?
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 01-19-2024, 05:42 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,888
Posted By fbody_mike
I am just waiting for some pics of this Firebird....

I am just waiting for some pics of this Firebird. Good luck with the buy!
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 10-31-2023, 11:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 545
Posted By fbody_mike
Google GM 7804414. Many vendors do have them. ...

Google GM 7804414. Many vendors do have them. Probably not something on the shelf at a local parts house.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 10-31-2023, 11:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 545
Posted By fbody_mike
It looks like oer is going to reproduce it soon...

It looks like oer is going to reproduce it soon as CI says it is arriving soon. For some reason the tilt column version is readily avaliable but the regular column. The last time I replaced one I...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 10-30-2023, 03:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 545
Posted By fbody_mike
The key minder switch is fragile. It is just two...

The key minder switch is fragile. It is just two little metal strips that are springy. When the key is inserted, it presses those two strips together. When the key is removed, it relies on the...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 09-09-2023, 07:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 744
Posted By fbody_mike
Bruce. That's how installed mine years ago. I...

Bruce. That's how installed mine years ago. I pulled it out of a Firebird in a junkyard and installed in mine the same way down the passenger side.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 07-20-2023, 03:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,131
Posted By fbody_mike
So based on the schematic and text, it provides...

So based on the schematic and text, it provides 20 seconds of ground to the dark blue wire on key on, which lets the solenoids provide vacuum to the other emissions devices. Then when the engine is...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-22-2023, 04:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,325
Posted By fbody_mike
I've never destroyed an 8.5 10 bolt with my right...

I've never destroyed an 8.5 10 bolt with my right foot, but this was always in the 300 to 400 hp range and street tires. I have killed one once when the cross shaft retaining bolt backed out and let...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 05-09-2023, 04:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 623
Posted By fbody_mike
Wasn't there a switch to finned drums in 74? I...

Wasn't there a switch to finned drums in 74? I think all 2nd gen are compatible, but I remember my 74 having finned drums, but my 72 did not.
Yeah those Aluminum drums from the 80s g bodies were...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-19-2023, 11:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,437
Posted By fbody_mike
All 2nd gen firebirds should be that same which...

All 2nd gen firebirds should be that same which will be the same as 73 to 81 camaro. The earlier camaro used the horse shoe shifter.
I kept buying the pioneer brand cables and each cable would...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-16-2023, 04:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,437
Posted By fbody_mike
I think your problem may still be your cable. All...

I think your problem may still be your cable. All the after market ones never worked right for me. It wasn't until I got a GM one that it lined up right.
Not saying you don't need to fix up your...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 03-25-2023, 11:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,146
Posted By fbody_mike
Yes. If I can remember it is mounted to the...

Yes. If I can remember it is mounted to the column brace. Kinda high up.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 03-25-2023, 10:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,146
Posted By fbody_mike
That #3 connector with the double yellow wires. ...

That #3 connector with the double yellow wires. Since this is a 70 I wonder if this was for the electric seat back release. The large orange black is the power for accessories and the double...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 03-25-2023, 09:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,146
Posted By fbody_mike
The connector #2 is for the ignition relay when...

The connector #2 is for the ignition relay when you have power windows.

Connector #1 is probably the feed to #2 the connects to the fuse box. But I'm guessing on that one.

I can't find #3...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 03-23-2023, 11:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 945
Posted By fbody_mike
Thanks for the link! I printed this out to add to...

Thanks for the link! I printed this out to add to my assembly manual.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 03-23-2023, 09:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 945
Posted By fbody_mike
No. I have one you posted in my roof rail thread...

No. I have one you posted in my roof rail thread but it didn't have kick panels in it. Do you have a link?
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 03-23-2023, 12:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 945
Posted By fbody_mike
I found the leak. The driver lower door seal is...

I found the leak. The driver lower door seal is letting water past it and it is trickling down by the door jamb switch and into the kick panel molding where it covers the vertical seam. It then runs...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 03-22-2023, 09:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 945
Posted By fbody_mike
I recently changed my A/C driver side kick panel...

I recently changed my A/C driver side kick panel for a non A/C kick panel for the vent door. Sealed it up real good with 3m strip caulk and tested with a garden hose. The first test I found a screw...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 03-22-2023, 02:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 945
Posted By fbody_mike
With the rain in Southern California these past...

With the rain in Southern California these past two months I have been getting plenty of flush. That is for sure.

In the quest for dry carpet after a drive in the rain, I have strip caulked lots...
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