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Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-07-2020, 01:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,416
Posted By kmccrystal
Two stories.... I worked as a Used Car...

Two stories....

I worked as a Used Car Porter at a Dodge dealership back in '79. One of my main tasks was to start-up all the used cars each morning. There was a Triumph TR-7 that would never...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-26-2013, 08:15 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,816
Posted By kmccrystal
Have you checked the overall length between the 2...

Have you checked the overall length between the 2 trannies? Doesn't your B-body have the long tail THM 400? Last time I checked most of the OD-style trannies were close to THM350 in length, so the...
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 12-11-2012, 01:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 615
Posted By kmccrystal
Yup, $230 each... I paid $200 a little over 2...

Yup, $230 each... I paid $200 a little over 2 years ago. But as my Dad taught me years ago, it's known as a "Gotcha"! They have them, you want them, and they are the only one sellin' 'em; they...
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 12-10-2012, 08:30 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 615
Posted By kmccrystal
You can buy rotors at California Pontiac...

You can buy rotors at California Pontiac Restoration. Part number C9794942R at $230 each. Pricey but they are the only ones I know that have them new. They come with the bearing race already...
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 12-04-2012, 09:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 615
Posted By kmccrystal
I'm pretty certain the 71' and later are front...

I'm pretty certain the 71' and later are front steer and the 69' and '70 are rear steer spindles.

I swapped a set of '70 discs onto my '68 that had drums. The ball joints are the same for those...
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 06-03-2012, 04:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 221
Posted By kmccrystal
Years ago the found the rear curtain on my...

Years ago the found the rear curtain on my convertible's top had ripped and I tried to replace it myself. I think I did more damage than good as a whole. I'd def leave a new top to the pro's. In...
Forum: Big Pontiac (incl G-body)Parts For SALE 03-06-2012, 09:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 359
Posted By kmccrystal
Thanks as well!

Thanks as well!
Forum: Big Pontiac (incl G-body)Parts For SALE 03-05-2012, 08:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 359
Posted By kmccrystal
I have an aftermarket hood tach I want to...

I have an aftermarket hood tach I want to install; could you take measurements of the hole's location? Also, can you take a pic of the hood where the hole is, but from the engine/bottom side? ...
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 03-05-2012, 07:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 206
Posted By kmccrystal
Your best tool for this job is your checkbook.......

Your best tool for this job is your checkbook.... leave it to a professional... trust us on this...
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 03-01-2012, 09:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 717
Posted By kmccrystal
I've put two sets of front springs on my car; ...

I've put two sets of front springs on my car; had to cut each set to get the proper (stock) ride height. I used a composite blade in a circular saw to cut them. Only reason why two sets is I cut...
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 03-01-2012, 09:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 925
Posted By kmccrystal
I swapped in disc brakes from a '70 Bonneville. ...

I swapped in disc brakes from a '70 Bonneville. Everything bolted right up. My car has 15" wheels and it all fit without a problem.
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 10-10-2011, 08:39 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 23,701
Posted By kmccrystal
Gotta ask: what make the difference between the...

Gotta ask: what make the difference between the 428 and the 428 HO parts-wise? Is it only cam? cam and head?

thanks!
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 09-29-2011, 11:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 178
Posted By kmccrystal
I swapped 70 disc's onto my all drum '68...

I swapped 70 disc's onto my all drum '68 Catalina. Here is some of what I learned:

GM/Pontiac used two suppliers for brake systems: Delco-Moraine and Bendix. They don't interchange. The D-M...
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 03-03-2011, 09:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 225
Posted By kmccrystal
yup.. that's me... the GP bumper swap was real...

yup.. that's me... the GP bumper swap was real easy...4 bolts basically holds the bumper on. You do need to install the GP headlight switch and route the vac lines. The GP H/L switch has the little...
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 01-09-2011, 10:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 471
Posted By kmccrystal
Interesting... doesn't look like the stock air...

Interesting... doesn't look like the stock air cleaner for '68. Also, I didn't think GM put AC in any car with a 3.55:1 or higher rear end... but I do like the white top and white paint along with...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-08-2011, 12:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 96
Posted By kmccrystal
The '68 FSM goes not specify the torque for the...

The '68 FSM goes not specify the torque for the tightening steps for the head bolts. It doesn't even say to do it in three steps... it just says to torque the bolts in an "even" manner... so its up...
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 01-02-2011, 01:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 220
Posted By kmccrystal
Nope, don't get Smoke Signal... and when I go...

Nope, don't get Smoke Signal... and when I go JYing I'm always looking for a rear sway for a B-body... and still looking... that's probably why I'll just go with the RARE kit. Most cars have the...
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 01-01-2011, 10:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 220
Posted By kmccrystal
I saw the rear arms/sway bar set-up at the...

I saw the rear arms/sway bar set-up at the Pontiac Nationals in Norwalk and was impressed. My first car (back in '78) was a '68 Bonneville 4-dr HT. It DIDN'T have a front sway bar and it handled...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-24-2010, 10:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 192
Posted By kmccrystal
One of the first upgrades I did was to put a...

One of the first upgrades I did was to put a polished aluminum water pump and front cover on my Cat. I was new to the hobby and the parts guy told me the parts were for a '69 and later motor. Didn't...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-24-2010, 10:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 408
Posted By kmccrystal
Change the coolant/anti-freeze. The antioxidants...

Change the coolant/anti-freeze. The antioxidants only last two years or so. Maybe drop the coolant before you start it up and replace with water just in case something has rusted through; then...
Forum: Big Pontiac (incl G-body)Parts For SALE 12-23-2010, 02:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 672
Posted By kmccrystal
Do you have the "A" pillar interior covers for...

Do you have the "A" pillar interior covers for the convert too?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-14-2010, 09:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 450
Posted By kmccrystal
But do you like it? Does it give you the power...

But do you like it? Does it give you the power and drive-ability you want? Do you run vacuum accessories like power brakes and such?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-14-2010, 09:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,187
Posted By kmccrystal
Long branch manifolds were stock on earlier...

Long branch manifolds were stock on earlier Pontiac motors... I nabbed a set off a '68 GP I parted. Bet most people wouldn't know the difference between the LBM and logs, but your engine sure would.
Forum: Big Pontiac (incl G-body)Parts For SALE 12-12-2010, 10:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 304
Posted By kmccrystal
What shape is the passenger side fender?

What shape is the passenger side fender?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-10-2010, 10:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 112
Posted By kmccrystal
I did mine last year. I thought there was an...

I did mine last year. I thought there was an o-ring and you need to tighten it with the ring. Use a small hammer and drift and gently tap the ring "around".
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