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Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 03-21-2024, 10:39 PM
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Posted By CATBIRD
I bought a new 67 in February of 67. About a year...

I bought a new 67 in February of 67. About a year later, I had a flat and needed the inflator. Naturally it didn't work when needed. I remember that it was definitely the red cylinder in a cardboard...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-26-2024, 10:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 672
Posted By CATBIRD
Welcome to the site. Glad to have young people...

Welcome to the site. Glad to have young people interested in what we enjoy.
One word of caution though. Don't sell a single nut or bolt off that parts car until you are absolutely sure you are done...
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-21-2023, 09:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 714
Posted By CATBIRD
If that place were to still exist, the last two...

If that place were to still exist, the last two digits of the phone number would be 24. As more people began to have phones, the providers just added a digit to the left, until we have current...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 09-21-2023, 09:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 503
Posted By CATBIRD
That should be only two curved pieces......John

That should be only two curved pieces......John
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 06-26-2023, 10:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 762
Posted By CATBIRD
and so.....which was the infamous 1963 326/336???

and so.....which was the infamous 1963 326/336???
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-30-2023, 12:47 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,353
Posted By CATBIRD
If you had a fine pin gage set, you could check...

If you had a fine pin gage set, you could check the gap with various pin gages using them like feeler gages. I'm not sure I would trust one of those meters unless it had a very tiny probe, or was...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-25-2023, 10:36 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,353
Posted By CATBIRD
I still don't get it. The surface of a cylinder...

I still don't get it. The surface of a cylinder bore is concaved, so the flat surface of the probe will still leave a slight gap between the two surfaces. The 8mm probe is about 5/16in. What am I not...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-24-2023, 10:31 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,353
Posted By CATBIRD
Am I missing something? How does the flat face of...

Am I missing something? How does the flat face of the probe accurately measure the curved surface of the cylinder wall?.....John
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-29-2022, 12:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,761
Posted By CATBIRD
Fifty years ago the owners manual showed you how...

Fifty years ago the owners manual showed you how to change spark plugs, set the points, and adjust the timing. Modern manuals now use 10 pages warning you not to drink the contents of the radiator
Forum: Electrical Tech 09-07-2022, 11:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 598
Posted By CATBIRD
webfoot.....the center pin should be the hot...

webfoot.....the center pin should be the hot feed. The end pins go to the pump. One for up, and one for down. Ground is at the pump. Those switches are hard to find. You should consider using relays...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 07-29-2022, 01:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,336
Posted By CATBIRD
warrior.....the blue paint behind the door cards...

warrior.....the blue paint behind the door cards is overspray from painting the underside of the doors. That was done long before any interior pieces were installed. There are three reasons that I...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 07-27-2022, 11:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,336
Posted By CATBIRD
warrior.....Take off your kick panel and check...

warrior.....Take off your kick panel and check the bracket that holds the door windless in place. Unless whoever did the color change was extremely anal, you should find a pristine example there....
Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts FOR SALE 07-16-2021, 11:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,013
Posted By CATBIRD
This is a damn good price for this. Generally...

This is a damn good price for this. Generally they go for about twice this amount. I don't need it, but I have the regular seat and back covered in parchment that I'll deliver to your door for $250....
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 12-02-2020, 11:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,718
Posted By CATBIRD
There was only one plant in 1967. Lordstown Ohio....

There was only one plant in 1967. Lordstown Ohio. I wouldn't buy anything that came from Assmonkey Garage......John
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 12-02-2020, 11:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,313
Posted By CATBIRD
Yes, as stated above. Use the 1960 Chevy pans....

Yes, as stated above. Use the 1960 Chevy pans. 1959 Chevys had a spare tire well on the right side. They don't quite reach the trunk drop-offs so a little patch will be needed. Remember, Pontiacs...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 07-06-2020, 01:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,322
Posted By CATBIRD
Green Hornet.....there were two types of electric...

Green Hornet.....there were two types of electric antenna for 1959. Early production cars used a fully automatic antenna, that was controlled by the radio/ignition switch through a relay behind the...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 06-03-2020, 12:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,087
Posted By CATBIRD
Bill.....power brakes need manifold vacuum. The...

Bill.....power brakes need manifold vacuum. The base is the part of the carb that has the throttle blades, and should have a port that is below the blades. If the carb doesn't haven a tapped port...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 06-02-2020, 12:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,087
Posted By CATBIRD
Bill.....for the 59 Tri-Power it's at the rear...

Bill.....for the 59 Tri-Power it's at the rear base of the front carb. For the economy (small) 2bbl it's at the rear base. For the standard (large) 2bbl it's at the front base. For the 4bbl...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 04-10-2020, 12:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,555
Posted By CATBIRD
Green Hornet.....careful, the Bonneville rear...

Green Hornet.....careful, the Bonneville rear cable is longer than the Catalina cable. Come to think of it, I just might have one that I got by mistake, and never returned. I'll look...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 04-08-2020, 12:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,074
Posted By CATBIRD
He has a Bonneville. Same exact engine as the...

He has a Bonneville. Same exact engine as the 280hp with a 4bbl carb making it 300hp. Same compression, same valve train, just more air into it. I was under the impression that the combustion...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 04-02-2020, 10:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,822
Posted By CATBIRD
Green Hornet.....here's what I got on the washer...

Green Hornet.....here's what I got on the washer fluid. It was called Kleen-View, and was a concentrate, green in color. It was sold in 16 oz triangle shaped bottles by the dealers as part #3789848....
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 04-02-2020, 01:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,012
Posted By CATBIRD
Green Hornet.....245 is a fairly low body # for...

Green Hornet.....245 is a fairly low body # for Kansas City. If you don't mind, could you post your Vin. Mine was 0086, but being a convertible, the body was built in Lansing Michigan and assembled...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 04-02-2020, 01:21 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,012
Posted By CATBIRD
Larry.....cloth interiors were not that unusual...

Larry.....cloth interiors were not that unusual for Bonnevilles. My dealer album has 5 cloth choices for Coupes and Vistas, and 5 all imitation leather for Coupes Vistas and Safaris. Convertibles...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 04-02-2020, 01:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,822
Posted By CATBIRD
Green Hornet.....two speed overlapping wipers...

Green Hornet.....two speed overlapping wipers were standard on Bonnevilles and Star Chiefs, optional non overlapping on Catalinas. Washers were optional on all models. Will further research the...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 03-31-2020, 12:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,233
Posted By CATBIRD
Green Hornet.....what you see, is what you got...

Green Hornet.....what you see, is what you got back in 1959. Broken one on head goes to the firewall. Floor pan one should go to frame, but I've seen it attached to an exhaust clamp bolt. If you can,...
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