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68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
Yesterday, 10:51 PM
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Best ‘68 “woodgrain” dash overlay option?
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Verdoro 68
The best one I've had over the years is that...
The best one I've had over the years is that thicker one PY used to sell that nytrainer showed above.
Currently, I have the aluminum backing under an Ames repro. Close, but it's still not the...
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Pontiac - Street
Yesterday, 05:07 PM
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Torque converter for '73 455
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Verdoro 68
I also have a 9.5" TSP converter Cliff specced...
I also have a 9.5" TSP converter Cliff specced for me behind the stroker in my GTO. Similar hp and torque output to you, but I have a 3.55 rear. I like it a lot - it generally lives around 2k-2200 in...
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Pontiac - Street
04-13-2024, 03:52 PM
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8.2 upgrade options
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Verdoro 68
The 33 spine TrueTrac is $35 more than a 30...
The 33 spine TrueTrac is $35 more than a 30 spline ($510 vs $475).
I put my order in online and a rep from Moser called me about 30 minutes later to run through the config and answer any...
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Pontiac - Street
04-12-2024, 01:31 PM
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8.2 upgrade options
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Verdoro 68
The cost to go from 30 spline to 33 spine was $35...
The cost to go from 30 spline to 33 spine was $35 so it seemed like a no brainer. I waffled over 1310 vs 1350 but figured bigger is better. I'll run a 3R/1350 conversion u-joint in the interim. At...
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THE LOBBY
04-12-2024, 01:04 PM
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Better decals and labels
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23,581
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Verdoro 68
Appreciate it. We just got back from vacation,...
Appreciate it. We just got back from vacation, I'll hop on these soon.
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Pontiac - Street
04-12-2024, 01:00 PM
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8.2 upgrade options
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3,577
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Verdoro 68
Just to follow up, I've been feeling some...
Just to follow up, I've been feeling some slippage with the 8.2 under power lately which accelerated my hunt for a new rear diff. I came up dry regarding reasonably priced 8.5 or 12 bolt cores...
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THE LOBBY
04-09-2024, 12:32 PM
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Having a hard time finding parts
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722
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Verdoro 68
This is around the corner from me. If anyone...
This is around the corner from me. If anyone needs anything, I'd be happy to take a look.
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Pontiac - Street
04-07-2024, 08:03 PM
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exhaust manifold paint
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Verdoro 68
I've been really happy with the Eastwood manifold...
I've been really happy with the Eastwood manifold coating in spray cans. It lasted longer than the powder coating I had done and is easy to touch up if you need to.
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THE LOBBY
04-07-2024, 07:56 PM
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What did you do with your Pontiac today?
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Verdoro 68
The local weekly cruise night kicked off...
The local weekly cruise night kicked off yesterday.
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THE LOBBY
03-29-2024, 11:36 AM
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Better decals and labels
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Verdoro 68
If the repros are close, I can use one as a...
If the repros are close, I can use one as a reference. However, typically the fonts, spacing and sizes wrong which is why I started this project. Let me check around and see what I can come up with....
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68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
03-29-2024, 11:22 AM
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hideaway door screw caps
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Verdoro 68
These are new to me. Looks like they go on the...
These are new to me. Looks like they go on the back side of the screw? Funny how many of these little things get lost to time.
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THE LOBBY
03-29-2024, 11:12 AM
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Better decals and labels
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Verdoro 68
Sure, I can make that. I've had a few requests...
Sure, I can make that. I've had a few requests for those air cleaner decals. Do you have an original to reference?
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THE LOBBY
03-17-2024, 10:27 PM
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439
What did you do with your Pontiac today?
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Verdoro 68
Spent Saturday evening washing and running a clay...
Spent Saturday evening washing and running a clay bar over the Comp T/A. Spent most of Sunday polishing (two step) and applying ceramic coating. Finished as the sun was going down. Looks good, but my...
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THE LOBBY
03-11-2024, 08:12 PM
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Better decals and labels
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Verdoro 68
I'm happy with the way these are coming out. I...
I'm happy with the way these are coming out. I had a few email back and forths with the owner of an NOS oil canister and got the art pretty close. Duplicating the art is definitely getting faster now...
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THE LOBBY
03-11-2024, 02:21 PM
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439
What did you do with your Pontiac today?
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Verdoro 68
The Wittek tower clamps are pretty finicky. I do...
The Wittek tower clamps are pretty finicky. I do a little prep to them before I install and I'm super careful when I clamp them down usually using vice grips to keep them straight. Even then I always...
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Pontiac - Street
03-11-2024, 12:45 AM
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Brake rotor scraping caliper
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832
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Verdoro 68
Pads are brand new. Bearings are new. There's no...
Pads are brand new. Bearings are new. There's no play in the rotor.
My guess is that the bottom caliper bracket bolt wasn't tight enough. I was able to tighten it up another 1/2 turn or so on both...
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THE LOBBY
03-11-2024, 12:20 AM
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What did you do with your Pontiac today?
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Verdoro 68
I know you've seen a lot of these cars, and have...
I know you've seen a lot of these cars, and have a pretty impressive stable yourself, so I greatly appreciate the complement!
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THE LOBBY
03-10-2024, 03:34 PM
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What did you do with your Pontiac today?
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Verdoro 68
Took the backroads to cars and coffee this...
Took the backroads to cars and coffee this morning. Car ran smooth, no issues. Brakes finally feel good.
That's Mt. Diablo in the background.
...
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67-69 Firebird TECH
03-07-2024, 08:17 PM
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eBay sightings
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Verdoro 68
IMO that '69 would look a lot better if it was...
IMO that '69 would look a lot better if it was lowered an inch or so. Looks like a nice car, but limited pics to judge.
I'm so used to seeing 17s, 14s look weird to me now. I considered going with...
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Pontiac - Street
03-07-2024, 05:31 PM
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camshaft end play question
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466
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Verdoro 68
IIRC, mine was in that neighborhood.
IIRC, mine was in that neighborhood.
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
03-07-2024, 12:42 AM
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Brake rotor scraping caliper
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832
Posted By
Verdoro 68
Interesting. I measured them with a metal ruler...
Interesting. I measured them with a metal ruler vs. a caliper or mic so I could be off.
I ended up doing a little bit of clearancing on the caliper in the trouble spots before I put things back...
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Pontiac - Street
03-06-2024, 09:43 PM
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16
Brake rotor scraping caliper
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832
Posted By
Verdoro 68
Following up - the rotors measure exactly 11" in...
Following up - the rotors measure exactly 11" in diameter.
I did notice the bolts for the caliper bracket could have been a little tighter, but there's no obvious play with the bracket even when I...
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
03-06-2024, 02:13 PM
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16
Brake rotor scraping caliper
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832
Posted By
Verdoro 68
These calipers are probably 8 or so years old....
These calipers are probably 8 or so years old. The OD on the pistons are 1.983, so I assume it's the 2" version.
Not sure how long this has been an issue - I assume since the get go. I had...
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Pontiac - Street
03-06-2024, 12:00 AM
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16
Brake rotor scraping caliper
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832
Posted By
Verdoro 68
Brake rotor scraping caliper
Here's a weird one. No issues with clearance under normal conditions, but at some point during braking the outer part of the disc is making contact with the rear part of the caliper. This is...
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THE LOBBY
03-04-2024, 01:13 PM
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439
What did you do with your Pontiac today?
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29,613
Posted By
Verdoro 68
Awesome! It's a funny feeling being in the...
Awesome! It's a funny feeling being in the passenger seat, isn't it?
How'd he do with the Muncie? My son is still trying to figure out the 6 speed on the T/A. At the rate he's currently learning,...
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