Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH
02-29-2024, 10:36 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,515
Left rear wheel lock up
Pulled the wheel and drum. Wheel cylinder and axle seal completely dry, but brake shoes clearly had an issue(see photo attached). Inner edge of both shoes contaminated by brake fluid. Once I saw...
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Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
02-12-2024, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 983
Is this screw correct
Refinishing the attaching screws for the heater blower case and evaporator case on my 66 GTO. These are the screws that attach these two assemblies to the firewall. I have a total of 12 screws. 11 of...
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Forum: THE LOBBY
10-02-2023, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,966
Ownership milestone
Bought my 71 GTO on 8-28-71. The only new car I ever owned. Resting in the garage with 112000 miles and still unrestored. Quetzal gold, black interior, 400, 4 speed, A/C, rally gauges, 8 track,...
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Forum: THE LOBBY
08-30-2023, 09:37 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,025
Rip Ohio george
This guy also gave one of the greatest quotes ever. Some writer noticed his SOHC equipped Willys had no tach so they asked George how he knew when to shift, to which he replied “We just screamed the...
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Forum: THE LOBBY
02-12-2023, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,093
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Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH
09-20-2022, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,732
Low pedal after brake work
I think I just did not have the shoes adjusted far enough out to begin with. So much so that the auto adjusters could not compensate during the relatively low number of times driving back and forth...
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Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH
09-19-2022, 05:14 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,732
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Forum: THE LOBBY
08-29-2022, 06:41 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,236
Many years ago
I attempted to track down a video tape that supposedly was made of the Yunick/Delorean appearance at the ‘97 POCI convention. One of the chapters(maybe the host chapter?) was selling this? I think I...
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Forum: THE LOBBY
05-29-2022, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,014
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Forum: THE LOBBY
05-12-2022, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 8,277
1969 T/A RA V
I was friends with Phil Bauman when I lived in Dallas back in the 80’s. I remember visiting him one day to take a look at the RA. V stuff he had bought and it was pretty amazing. He had bought a red...
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Forum: THE LOBBY
12-30-2021, 11:48 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,057
Fitz and Van book
My darling wife gave me this book for Christmas. Art Fitzpatrick and Van Kaufman Masters of The Art of Automobile Advertising by Rob Keil and available from Advection Media. Many beautiful photos...
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Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
09-01-2021, 08:31 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,352
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Forum: THE LOBBY
07-03-2021, 04:02 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,417
Great race finale
I discussed the navigator’s role with one of the guys from the 53 Pontiac. He showed me the driving instructions from the final day that they had just completed. Very very specific and detailed. The...
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Forum: THE LOBBY
07-01-2021, 08:46 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,417
GreatRace Finale
Laura and I went to Greenville, SC last Sunday to see the participants in this year’s race cross the finish line. Very interesting and enjoyable day. Lot’s of human interest stories among all these...
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Forum: THE LOBBY
01-08-2021, 02:35 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 775
Contributions in Steve Ames’ name?
Read through the posts regarding Steve’s death. Thought I might find some info about his family’s wishes regarding expressions of condolence from folks like us. Often there is a charity named to...
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Forum: Electrical Tech
11-17-2020, 11:28 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,142
Any ti experts
Do a search for Dave Fiedler, who has been doing ti repair/restoration for last 40 years.
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Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
09-13-2020, 05:24 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,607
Dash cluster ground
Yes, I noticed the unique configuration of the high beam socket with the black ground wire attached once I got a good view of the back of the instrument cluster. The free end of this ground was...
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Forum: THE LOBBY
06-29-2020, 09:03 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,119
Spray paint fixture
I’m always hanging small items on wires to paint them. The challenge then becomes finding something to hang this stuff from to paint it. After using tree limbs in my back yard for years, I decided...
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Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH
07-20-2017, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,732
Low pedal after brake work
Pulled the front drums back off and checked for proper function of self adjusters. Everything seemed okay, but I replaced the star wheel/adjuster link anyway on both sides. Didn't notice any strange...
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Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH
05-23-2017, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,732
LOw pedal after brake work
The master cylinder and booster were not changed during this latest brake work session, so there is nothing related to push rod length or attachment to brake pedal that should be an issue.
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Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH
05-18-2017, 07:38 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,732
Low pedal after brake work
I've been using silicone brake fluid for over 25 years in 4 cars, so I'm familiar with its drawbacks. Haven't had this low pedal issue with any of the other cars. Still, the easiest thing to try...
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Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH
05-14-2017, 08:27 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,732
Low pedal after brake work
I finished the restoration on my '65 2+2 around 1994. Replaced all the brake shoes, brake hoses, wheel cylinders, master cylinder, had booster rebuilt, and switched to silicone brake fluid. I should...
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Forum: THE LOBBY
12-05-2013, 11:18 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,729
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