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Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 02-16-2025, 05:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,841
Posted By HoovDaddy
This poor video from last summer shows low beam...

This poor video from last summer shows low beam and turn signal of the LED bulbs. The snapshot shows low beam of LED and stock 1157.
The left turn in the video shows the light is pretty evenly...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 02-14-2025, 12:14 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,841
Posted By HoovDaddy
For those that don't want to spend the money for...

For those that don't want to spend the money for Digi-Tails, just changing your (4) 1157 bulbs to LED is only $30 from Amazon and the lumens difference is measurable. See attached pic.
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Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 01-27-2025, 01:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,385
Posted By HoovDaddy
When I install the Vintage Air units, I keep a...

When I install the Vintage Air units, I keep a few feet of the AMES flexible hose on hand. You can flatten it for clearance. The VA hose doesn't flatten.
Forum: Members Helping Members 12-14-2024, 06:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,310
Posted By HoovDaddy
It's like asking the best engine oil or tires. I...

It's like asking the best engine oil or tires. I had a couple Macs in the '80s because they were easy to use. Unless you knew DOS, PC's could be challenging but that all changed with MS Windows in...
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-27-2024, 03:05 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,241
Posted By HoovDaddy
In June we did a 600+ mile trip into northern...

In June we did a 600+ mile trip into northern Michigan with 3 other couples in our club. It was unseasonably cold and lots of rain with one day into the 90s. 6 nights at hotels. Nobody had any...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 08-26-2024, 11:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 958
Posted By HoovDaddy
Get the factory service manual set on CD from...

Get the factory service manual set on CD from Amazon or Ames, etc. You'll get both, the chassis manual and the Fisher body manual.

The Fisher Bidy manual has step-by-step directions for glass...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-25-2024, 01:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,472
Posted By HoovDaddy
I had the same problem this week (on our '69)...

I had the same problem this week (on our '69) with the lever not returning all the way on LH turns causing the LH brake light to not work. Move the lever up and everything is fine. This was a one...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 06-04-2024, 07:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,334
Posted By HoovDaddy
I used a California Duster for decades, then I...

I used a California Duster for decades, then I tried a Swifter Duster. Works fantastic, it's cheap, and believe it or not, doesn't scratch. I've sworn by Meguiars products since 1968.
Forum: Interior TECH 05-15-2024, 10:08 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,549
Posted By HoovDaddy
In 6-12 months you can buy a machine and teach...

In 6-12 months you can buy a machine and teach yourself how to sew. I went through the wait time during Covid. I bought a 1947 singer Commercial machine and learned it pretty quick. Rear...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-30-2024, 02:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,745
Posted By HoovDaddy
I've been playing with various LEDs all winter...

I've been playing with various LEDs all winter from bulbs to LED boards and checking with a light meter. I found these iBrightstar with a projector beam to be the simplest and brightest. They flash...
Forum: Members Helping Members 02-10-2024, 12:33 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,218
Posted By HoovDaddy
In 1969 on our way to Detroit Dragway. '65...

In 1969 on our way to Detroit Dragway. '65 Catalina with a 4 speed conversion towing a '57 New Yorker. We were just kids.
...
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-18-2023, 11:34 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 20,008
Posted By HoovDaddy
I used to be an automotive illustrator and it...

I used to be an automotive illustrator and it would take about 40 hours to do art like this. Now you can type a prompt and have art in 10 seconds. This will destroy the world of art as we know it....
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 12-12-2023, 05:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,188
Posted By HoovDaddy
I bought 5 different caps last summer including...

I bought 5 different caps last summer including the deep one you describe. None fit the Spectra tank. The deep one wouldn't fit in the hole. I contacted Spectra and they gave me that number for...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 12-11-2023, 07:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,188
Posted By HoovDaddy
Stant and Moto-Rad Part#10646 will fit and it's...

Stant and Moto-Rad Part#10646 will fit and it's vented. Just went through this on my '69. OEM replacements won't fit the Spectra neck.
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED 12-02-2023, 11:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 985
Posted By HoovDaddy
I did a fake radio for looks. Removed the...

I did a fake radio for looks. Removed the faceplate, PhotoShopped a FM dial, added a LED light, Ames knobs, and screwed it all together so if someone tries to push a button it won't break. I have...
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-15-2023, 08:46 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,508
Posted By HoovDaddy
Do a search on ebay for "village pontiac" and...

Do a search on ebay for "village pontiac" and save the search. This way you'll get an email anytime an item is for sale that matches. It took 3 years but I finslly got a dealer emblem for mine.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-17-2023, 10:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,303
Posted By HoovDaddy
I suggest taking it to a shop that has a modern...

I suggest taking it to a shop that has a modern rack that uses cameras for the measurements. When I pull the car on the rack and do the initial caster steer set-up, I center the steering wheel and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-14-2023, 07:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 898
Posted By HoovDaddy
Delcity.net has everything for automotive wiring.

Delcity.net has everything for automotive wiring.
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 07-03-2023, 11:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,883
Posted By HoovDaddy
There are many ways to do things. I have always...

There are many ways to do things. I have always used an acid cleaner on bare metal prior to priming, it really improves adhesion and corrosion resistance. PPG SX579 super cleans and preps the...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 05-26-2023, 02:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,341
Posted By HoovDaddy
Was polishing included in the paint job? If so,...

Was polishing included in the paint job? If so, have the painter finish it to your satisfaction. Only he knows how much paint is on the car, if some else rubs through or damages it, who pays to fix...
Forum: Members Helping Members 05-09-2023, 03:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 997
Posted By HoovDaddy
I'll save you from buying the book. In case of...

I'll save you from buying the book. In case of no VIN or non-matching VIN and the block was replaced, the casting number on the back of the block on a 435hp car will be 3935439 or 3916321. The tach...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 05-03-2023, 12:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,217
Posted By HoovDaddy
The repair is too large for epoxy alone, you'll...

The repair is too large for epoxy alone, you'll need to use fiberglass cloth the same as any SMC bodied Corvette repair. Use Acetone to clean the front and backside of the repair areas before you...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 05-02-2023, 06:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,217
Posted By HoovDaddy
Post a pic of the damage, and I can elaborate on...

Post a pic of the damage, and I can elaborate on the repair.
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 05-02-2023, 03:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,217
Posted By HoovDaddy
That part is made of SMC, not fiberglass. The...

That part is made of SMC, not fiberglass. The repair procedure is the same, the chemicals are not. Standard polyester resin won’t adhere, you must use resin that is compatible with SMC. The label...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-18-2023, 08:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,686
Posted By HoovDaddy
These are the specs from GM service manual. ...

These are the specs from GM service manual.

https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=611004&stc=1&d=1681862606
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