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Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-15-2008, 07:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 492
Posted By 1965GTOTempest
Could be, but a lot of the wiring was bad and was...

Could be, but a lot of the wiring was bad and was replaced. I know one of the ignition wires wasn't firing and had to be replaced though she runs fine.

I'll know more next week.
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-14-2008, 09:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 492
Posted By 1965GTOTempest
Well, right now it's a floor shift, automatic. ...

Well, right now it's a floor shift, automatic.

It was a manual tranny when I purchased it.
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-14-2008, 07:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 492
Posted By 1965GTOTempest
Thanks -- looks like I need to order one as I...

Thanks -- looks like I need to order one as I believe my car was originally a column shift.
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-14-2008, 04:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 492
Posted By 1965GTOTempest
Neutral Safety Switch?

Did the '65 Tempest have a neutral safety switch?
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 07-10-2008, 08:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 948
Posted By 1965GTOTempest
For the last couple of months, yes.

For the last couple of months, yes.
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 07-10-2008, 04:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 948
Posted By 1965GTOTempest
Shhhh, no one was supposed to notice those!!

Shhhh, no one was supposed to notice those!!
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 07-09-2008, 05:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 886
Posted By 1965GTOTempest
Haven't had such serious issues but my 'bird was...

Haven't had such serious issues but my 'bird was a patch job when I bought her. Toothpicks were in place of screws, bent/broken screws, mismatched bolts and screws, etc. Fuel line was replaced with...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 07-09-2008, 01:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 948
Posted By 1965GTOTempest
I admittedly ask stupid questions at times. ...

I admittedly ask stupid questions at times. And, it can be frustrating when you get totally different answers, then 2/3 guys get into a pissing match over who is right while I sit back waiting for...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 07-09-2008, 10:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 948
Posted By 1965GTOTempest
Well, I've seen a lot of guys ask questions, some...

Well, I've seen a lot of guys ask questions, some pretty stupid, and they were answered and never were told to "check the manual".

I figure the forums are here for questions and answers.

I have...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 07-09-2008, 10:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 948
Posted By 1965GTOTempest
I've only had one issue with starting that was...

I've only had one issue with starting that was fixed when I began using 94 octane. For months I did every fix everyone on here recommended, spent about a grand or more, and it didn't fix it. Then...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 07-07-2008, 09:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 465
Posted By 1965GTOTempest
He didn't. Read my post again. He did the...

He didn't. Read my post again.

He did the best he could with what he had. I ordered a new housing but it will take a few days to arrive. In the interim, I have something functional and safe.
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 07-07-2008, 07:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 465
Posted By 1965GTOTempest
Brought her in today to a different mechanic but...

Brought her in today to a different mechanic but it didn't matter as it had nothing to do with the gear adapter. The cable had snapped. He handed me a 5-8" piece of cable! A local car parts store...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 07-04-2008, 08:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 948
Posted By 1965GTOTempest
I do for my Firebird. Since literally every part...

I do for my Firebird. Since literally every part was replaced on the Mustang, nothing ever goes wrong with it.

I pay people to fix my cars. It's a lot easier, a lot less stress. And I come here...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 07-03-2008, 08:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 465
Posted By 1965GTOTempest
I think I'm going to buy a new cable anyway, it...

I think I'm going to buy a new cable anyway, it can't hurt and may solve the wiggle problem.
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 07-03-2008, 08:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 465
Posted By 1965GTOTempest
Oh, I didn't pay him, I offered but he said...

Oh, I didn't pay him, I offered but he said "forget it" but he still stands behind his work. I'll call him next week and ask him if I can bring her by.

He didn't just snap on the adapter,...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 07-03-2008, 08:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 948
Posted By 1965GTOTempest
Gee, thanks

Gee, thanks
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 07-03-2008, 02:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 465
Posted By 1965GTOTempest
Something is very, very wrong. Left my mechanic...

Something is very, very wrong. Left my mechanic with the new starter and battery and looked down, saw I was doing 32 and it wasn't shimmying at all.

Get on the highway and look down and it's on...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 07-01-2008, 09:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 204
Posted By 1965GTOTempest
Side mirror

When I bought my car, the side mirror was broken, so I bought a repro unit. It's never quite right ... if I move it so I can see the traffic behind me, it moves if I hit a bump or just because it...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 07-01-2008, 08:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 337
Posted By 1965GTOTempest
I did ask and they explained that to recharge,...

I did ask and they explained that to recharge, it's best to do it off another car battery and have it do it slowly as they react best that way.

He suggested the tender which I use in the winter...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 07-01-2008, 03:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 337
Posted By 1965GTOTempest
Can I use my spring ring cables or need I buy new...

Can I use my spring ring cables or need I buy new battery cables?

I'm going to Interstate Battery in about 20 minutes or so
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 07-01-2008, 10:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 337
Posted By 1965GTOTempest
No PepBoys around here but I do have an...

No PepBoys around here but I do have an Interstate battery not far from me.

I like the look of the original but since 2 of my cars aren't stock anyway, I'd rather have something functional than...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 07-01-2008, 09:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 386
Posted By 1965GTOTempest
Wow, that is one beautiful car, can't wait to see...

Wow, that is one beautiful car, can't wait to see it completed.
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 07-01-2008, 09:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 337
Posted By 1965GTOTempest
Battery

Any pros or cons with using an Optima Gel battery in a '67 Firebird? With the timing kicked up and this hot humid weather, my battery just isn't doing what it should be doing.

My mechanic said he...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 07-01-2008, 06:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 948
Posted By 1965GTOTempest
Thanks! Sweet when she doesn't grind! I...

Thanks! Sweet when she doesn't grind!

I have a meter to test the battery and will do so and grab a new starter and solenoid today.

Does my mechanic have to remove the manifold or is this a...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 06-30-2008, 09:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 948
Posted By 1965GTOTempest
So it's starter AND solenoid? (Do I order...

So it's starter AND solenoid?

(Do I order this from a classic parts vendor or is a local auto parts chain ok for this?)

Thank you ... my feeling was it could not be battery since the grinding...
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