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Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 01-05-2023, 07:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,577
Posted By 389
Its not worth it. There big and clumsy, there...

Its not worth it. There big and clumsy, there nothing like a GTO. That car is a cruiser and to heavy for a stick. I've driven so many of them and owned a few. My favorite stick was my 65 Catalina...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 12-26-2022, 07:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,255
Posted By 389
I remember back when we used to junk yard hunt...

I remember back when we used to junk yard hunt the Oldsmobile and Pontiac were the closest match. The Buick was close to the Chevy. Chevrolet was almost completly different then Pontiac. I wish...
Forum: Suspension TECH 11-23-2022, 07:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,769
Posted By 389
Yep 100% correct. I can make a brake hyd line or...

Yep 100% correct. I can make a brake hyd line or a wheel cyl. burst if I really stand on the brake pedal in my 2001 Chevrolet 3500 work truck.
Forum: Suspension TECH 11-23-2022, 07:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,628
Posted By 389
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Forum: Pontiac - Race 11-23-2022, 07:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 907
Posted By 389
Switch the stock upper control arms from side to...

Switch the stock upper control arms from side to side.

Run upper ball joint extenders. These do NOT add spindle height. You need tall ball joints, .9 on the lowers and .5 on the upper ball joints....
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 10-28-2022, 06:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,770
Posted By 389
Adjust the anchor pins and the brake shoes....

Adjust the anchor pins and the brake shoes. manually. Those self adjusters rarely have the brakes correctly adjusted. I usually remove them and manually adjust the brake shoes.
...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 10-28-2022, 06:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,121
Posted By 389
Nice 66! Skirts are rare for the Catalina.

Nice 66! Skirts are rare for the Catalina.
Forum: Suspension TECH 10-28-2022, 06:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,628
Posted By 389
Spohn Del Sphere. Excellent craftsmanship! With...

Spohn Del Sphere. Excellent craftsmanship! With excellent prices. There a small father and son outfit. There parts are very well made.

You really dont need a rear sway bar. Get yourself the big...
Forum: THE LOBBY 10-28-2022, 05:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,557
Posted By 389
That was the Bonneville on Beverley Hill Billys....

That was the Bonneville on Beverley Hill Billys. One of Grannys Western actors drove up in it to meet Granny. He saw a photo of Alley May and thought she was granny and got a date with her before...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-27-2022, 10:58 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,609
Posted By 389
Keep the box, either have a Tom Lee rebuild it...

Keep the box, either have a Tom Lee rebuild it or stash it and buy a brand new, 800 Series, Saginaw with a 14:1 ratio with a 30 pound torson bar. It will snap right back to center just like a fast...
Forum: THE LOBBY 10-27-2022, 10:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,557
Posted By 389
Looks like the frame is still good. They usually...

Looks like the frame is still good. They usually rusted out right at the frame connection in front of the rear wheel. There usually is a crack in the fender right at the back of the rear side window.
Forum: THE LOBBY 10-27-2022, 10:25 AM
Replies: 277
Views: 20,303
Posted By 389
I have a customer that retired from Westinghouse...

I have a customer that retired from Westinghouse about five years ago. He's one of the engineers that worked on the electric train system that was battery powered. He says we simply do not have the...
Forum: THE LOBBY 10-27-2022, 06:28 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,645
Posted By 389
My last ride on a jet was a 707. It was when I...

My last ride on a jet was a 707. It was when I came home to Pittsburgh from San Francisco. I was surprised at the lack of vintage cars on the street, car clubs and events out in California. When I...
Forum: Suspension TECH 09-11-2022, 03:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,563
Posted By 389
Pontiac did major upgrading on their 1965 up B...

Pontiac did major upgrading on their 1965 up B body cars. They raised KPI which really gave these cars excellent handling ability. You don't need a lot of positive caster with these cars, 2 maybe 3...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-06-2022, 03:34 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 9,697
Posted By 389
Change the carb to the quadtrjet. Put a 2"...

Change the carb to the quadtrjet. Put a 2" exhaust system with no X or H pipe. Use a pair a Dynomax Super Turbos.

Keep the rear end, it will work perfectly with the TH400.

You want an engine...
Forum: Suspension TECH 08-06-2022, 03:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,344
Posted By 389
I made my own about ten years ago when the Johnny...

I made my own about ten years ago when the Johnny Joints came out. If you take the car to an alignment shop. Make sure they don't tighten each arm up with it fully extended to each side. You want...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-07-2022, 07:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,978
Posted By 389
I had a 64 and loved it! You had to understand...

I had a 64 and loved it! You had to understand IRS and rear steer. They were designed for the owner who does his own wrenching. Duntov was such a cool dude.

Here is a much better Corvette...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-30-2022, 07:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,604
Posted By 389
Before you do anything, try disconnecting the...

Before you do anything, try disconnecting the vacuum advance and raising the initial. I've had a couple vacuum advances also advance during wide open throttle especially if your running them on...
Forum: Exhaust TECH 06-26-2022, 09:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,937
Posted By 389
X pipe will ruin exhaust tone. Use a pair of...

X pipe will ruin exhaust tone. Use a pair of Dynomax Super Turbos with the flow directors. Put a half quart of transmission fluid into each muffler and let it soak all night then flip it over the let...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-26-2022, 08:40 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,212
Posted By 389
They all copied Duntov...

They all copied Duntov...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-25-2022, 04:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,215
Posted By 389
Pick up the Borgeson 899001 Power Steering Pump...

Pick up the Borgeson 899001 Power Steering Pump Pressure Valve Shim Kit. Pull the pressure valve out put it in the vise and remove all the shims.
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 05-14-2022, 05:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,246
Posted By 389
Correctly filling a four speed Super Hydro 315 is...

Correctly filling a four speed Super Hydro 315 is a two-day job if you want to do it right and don't want a bunch of drips.

The fluid coupling needs to be drained as well as the transmission.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-13-2022, 02:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,055
Posted By 389
I prefer the older points distributors with a CD...

I prefer the older points distributors with a CD box. They came with performance curves built into the weights. Those weights are so important, you need to find the best ones. They not only control...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-13-2022, 01:59 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,340
Posted By 389
I put it in the sun and get it hot then put it...

I put it in the sun and get it hot then put it inside the garage and wash it down with hot water. Tee shirts make the best was rags. then once a month I give it a waxing with Armor All car wax. I get...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-08-2022, 06:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,055
Posted By 389
Disconnect the vacuum advance.

Disconnect the vacuum advance.
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