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Forum: The Body Shop TECH Today, 10:36 AM
Replies: 4
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Posted By RocktimusPryme
I had read that elsewhere that with a true...

I had read that elsewhere that with a true base/clear system you can mask off paint very quickly.

Summit does sell a base clear system. It’s about twice the price. Which is still doable.

My...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH Yesterday, 11:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 80
Posted By RocktimusPryme
Yeah, I guess Im leaning towards option A,...

Yeah, I guess Im leaning towards option A, because it isn't as tight on time window.

I will have to fight the join, or maybe I just wont care because you wont see it unless you are 2 feet from...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH Yesterday, 09:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 80
Posted By RocktimusPryme
Two tone paint, and applying masking

My 62 Safari is a factory maroon (belmont red) body with a white roof.

Im going to garage respray it this spring. Ive done it before with reasonable results considering the cost savings of a body...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 07:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 676
Posted By RocktimusPryme
That was me exactly. With the 550 Robb MC and a...

That was me exactly. With the 550 Robb MC and a custom Q jet I never ever had problems on the street. At the track I couldn't get past 300 feet without it leaning out.

Upgraded to the 1000 HP...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-24-2024, 11:21 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 676
Posted By RocktimusPryme
I dont remember the exact model because I didnt...

I dont remember the exact model because I didnt buy it, this was a lucky local find. Guy had a turbo LS 68 Camaro that he was parting out. So the pump is way overkill for me. It was made to...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-23-2024, 10:38 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 676
Posted By RocktimusPryme
I did the tanks Inc thing after fighting mine...

I did the tanks Inc thing after fighting mine forever.

I now have a Terminator X system but I ran the in tank unit with a carb for like a year and it was great.

I also have my regulator near...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-23-2024, 10:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 563
Posted By RocktimusPryme
Feel like I had something similar. I finally...

Feel like I had something similar. I finally replaced my old factory WP pulley with a new aluminum unit from CVF and it fixed it.

If you are using 40+ year old pulleys I would replace those...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-20-2024, 11:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 395
Posted By RocktimusPryme
I have a Terminator X Stealth unit, I feel it is...

I have a Terminator X Stealth unit, I feel it is actually a small amount taller than the Q jet that was on it prior.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-19-2024, 05:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 765
Posted By RocktimusPryme
Its tough to beat Powermaster for a reasonably...

Its tough to beat Powermaster for a reasonably priced made in USA part.

The only problem Ive had, and this goes for both 1 and 3 wire alternators, is its easy if you have one of the aftermarket...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-13-2024, 06:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 534
Posted By RocktimusPryme
Unless it was dirt cheap there is pretty much...

Unless it was dirt cheap there is pretty much zero chance I would buy a "rebuilt" engine with the intention of then changing the pistons. If you are going to do that, just buy a core and have it...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-15-2024, 06:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 490
Posted By RocktimusPryme
Thats really cool, I had a similar thought on a...

Thats really cool, I had a similar thought on a smaller scale and also wasn't sure about legality. If you arent marketing it for profit I don't know how much legality there could be involved.
...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-15-2024, 04:32 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,994
Posted By RocktimusPryme
Ahh, that makes more sense why I didn't know...

Ahh, that makes more sense why I didn't know about it. I mostly use the App on my Smart TV or phone. Other than addressing some billing stuff I never go on their website proper.

But thank you,...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-15-2024, 03:44 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,994
Posted By RocktimusPryme
Ive been a motortrend + subscriber since its...

Ive been a motortrend + subscriber since its launch, and I wasn't aware of that. Ill have to see if I can figure out how to access that.
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-14-2024, 10:55 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,994
Posted By RocktimusPryme
FWIW, Im a huge fan of Magazines in my Kindle App...

FWIW, Im a huge fan of Magazines in my Kindle App on my Ipad (Or in the same app on my phone). I don't know if Smoke Signals is in the Kindle system. Ive read Hot Rod on there for years.
...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 02-14-2024, 04:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 235
Posted By RocktimusPryme
I reached out to them, they move the wheel a full...

I reached out to them, they move the wheel a full 5/8ths of an inch. Which seems like a lot to me.

The price is solid, but I want to put my 62 on airbags and drop it down real low. So I need...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-09-2024, 09:28 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 2,851
Posted By RocktimusPryme
For an E head is the victor a better choice? ...

For an E head is the victor a better choice? Hood Clearance Aside.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-09-2024, 12:56 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 2,851
Posted By RocktimusPryme
Maybe Im misunderstanding the intake heights, but...

Maybe Im misunderstanding the intake heights, but I don't see how with the given heights we have in the "Intake Height" Thread that the Northwind fits under stock hoods, especially with a 1" spacer....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-08-2024, 12:48 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,528
Posted By RocktimusPryme
I figured they had to be. But they flat out...

I figured they had to be. But they flat out change the ends and use custom axles right? Not like one of the C clip eliminator kits?

There is an absolute 0% chance I would pay $2000+ dollars for...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-08-2024, 12:19 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,528
Posted By RocktimusPryme
Aren't 12 bolts still a C clip axle? Do the...

Aren't 12 bolts still a C clip axle? Do the aftermarket units come with bolt in ends?

Ive never understood why anyone would pay Moser aftermarket prices for a 12 bolt, when a 9 inch is basically...
Forum: Big Pontiac(incl G-body)Parts WANTED 02-02-2024, 03:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 452
Posted By RocktimusPryme
Probably but it’s likely easier to just wait till...

Probably but it’s likely easier to just wait till I find a junk one.

I went and stole the motor off my parts car, and got it unfrozen. So I have working wipers now, but I would like to put that...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-02-2024, 03:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 961
Posted By RocktimusPryme
I did a similar deal a while back. My take was...

I did a similar deal a while back. My take was that the paint was an excellent match, but the stencil kit was trash. The triangle shapes flat out didn’t match the wheels.
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-31-2024, 01:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 525
Posted By RocktimusPryme
I wonder whats even left in Ruskin. When I was a...

I wonder whats even left in Ruskin. When I was a kid it was like the Tomato capitol of the United States, but I've heard all the Fields are gone. Maybe that show is in a fallow field lol.

I went...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 01-26-2024, 04:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 712
Posted By RocktimusPryme
yeah for sure! It might not be important to you...

yeah for sure! It might not be important to you at all, I just pointed it out because its something some people don't think about.

I didn't care at all about that 3/8 of an inch on my Firebird,...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 01-26-2024, 03:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 712
Posted By RocktimusPryme
Ill bet it does a little, but probably only like...

Ill bet it does a little, but probably only like a .25-.375 of an inch. Thats why its usually a better option if its available.

Like most of Scarebirds kits are based on using factory parts like...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 01-26-2024, 03:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 712
Posted By RocktimusPryme
I think you have a lot more options with a 66,...

I think you have a lot more options with a 66, than with a 62 like I have. What Larry is talking about is probably a good option using factory style parts. Master Pro generally makes people happy...
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