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THE LOBBY
07-24-2023, 08:23 PM
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Street Machine Nationals 2023, St. Paul, MN
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875
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70gtojosh
If you are hunting for pontiacs in Minnesota,...
If you are hunting for pontiacs in Minnesota, don't miss the Pontiac happening at the Chanhassen autoplex August 5th. It is one my favorites.
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Suspension TECH
01-30-2023, 11:27 PM
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Rear brakes glazed?
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1,300
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70gtojosh
The new wheel cylinders, how do they compare to...
The new wheel cylinders, how do they compare to the old ones as far as the size of the bore/ piston diameter? If they are not the same or correct size that would effect the braking power.
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Suspension TECH
01-30-2023, 08:06 PM
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Rear brakes glazed?
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70gtojosh
Make sure the shoes are set up so there is some...
Make sure the shoes are set up so there is some light drag on the drums. Also check for the shoe with the largest friction lining is installed to the rear. Are the adjusters free of crud so they can...
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Pontiac - Street
12-29-2022, 09:42 PM
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Leak Down test questions
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70gtojosh
In order to find tdc on your other cylinders one...
In order to find tdc on your other cylinders one option would be to get a small long screwdriver or piece of wire. (anything that can fit down spark plug hole) Put your finger over spark plug hole...
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Pontiac - Street
10-12-2022, 06:27 PM
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Cranking Compression Test Results vs Engine Compression Ratio
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70gtojosh
I think it may be hard to determine what the...
I think it may be hard to determine what the actual compression ratio is based off a cranking compression test. I can tell you my 400 has 175 psi cranking and it is 10 to 1 compression ratio. I...
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Pontiac - Street
08-03-2022, 09:03 PM
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Front coil springs
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2,026
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70gtojosh
Make up a shim of whatever thickness you think...
Make up a shim of whatever thickness you think would be the correct ride height. Install above the spring. The idea of the longer ball joint is to make the spindle taller for less camber change...
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Pontiac - Street
05-03-2022, 08:00 PM
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Gas leak related to fuel pump-carburetor combo on '71 GTO
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70gtojosh
Thanks for sharing what you found in the carb....
Thanks for sharing what you found in the carb. Since your symptoms started after you changed the fuel pump my bet was a fuel pump issue. I too have been down the road replacing a pump and the...
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Pontiac - Street
04-15-2022, 08:28 PM
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Poor Diff Tooth Pattern
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70gtojosh
is the picture you have of the pattern with the...
is the picture you have of the pattern with the .038 shim or the .010 shim? My experience is the original pinion shim gets you pretty dang close to where it needs to be. There can be alot of trial...
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THE LOBBY
04-08-2022, 08:17 PM
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When is a band not the same band?
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70gtojosh
Is the band the same band with different members?...
Is the band the same band with different members? I think that depends on each individual bands situation. AC/DC pulled it off when Bon Scott died and they brought in Brain Johnson. Because it is...
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THE LOBBY
01-16-2022, 05:06 PM
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'69 Convertible with Chevy engine on Mecum sells for $125K
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70gtojosh
Never will I understand putting a chevy engine in...
Never will I understand putting a chevy engine in a pontiac is acceptable, that goes for ls engines as well. If you want to run a chevy engine get a chevy car. Chevelles are great cars as well but...
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EFI Tech
10-12-2021, 08:23 PM
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EFI Acting WEIRD. ...
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70gtojosh
What is your fuel pressure and what should it be?...
What is your fuel pressure and what should it be? Is it possible it is too high? Which would cause a rich condition.
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THE LOBBY
08-20-2021, 08:41 PM
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Pontiacs in MINNESOTA
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70gtojosh
I met Paul at a show a hand full of years ago we...
I met Paul at a show a hand full of years ago we talked GTOs and exchanged numbers. We spoke on the phone a couple of times. He was always cool with me. Had no idea of the amount of really cool stuff...
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THE LOBBY
02-02-2021, 10:34 PM
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The threat of electric
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70gtojosh
Every mode of power has it's draw back. Whether...
Every mode of power has it's draw back. Whether it is gas, diesel, electric or whatever. I don't think there is 1 power source that is the answer for every part of the country. Why can't this country...
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THE LOBBY
01-09-2021, 10:19 PM
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General Motors unveils a new Corporate Logo
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11,463
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70gtojosh
their new logo looks like it should be on a...
their new logo looks like it should be on a cheap kitchen appliance. It should fit perfectly because it seems that's what kind of vehicles they are producing. What a load of crap
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61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED
01-03-2021, 02:09 PM
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1970 Dash bezel
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70gtojosh
Dash bezel bought by ransom thanks.
Dash bezel bought by ransom thanks.
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61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED
01-02-2021, 12:13 PM
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1970 Dash bezel
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70gtojosh
Ransom has not contacted me yet. Not going to...
Ransom has not contacted me yet. Not going to ship. Sorry. Thought I would offer the dash bezel to local guy. To be fair I guess ransom gets 1st shot. If he passes then if someone wants it, call me...
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61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED
12-19-2020, 01:37 PM
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1970 Dash bezel
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70gtojosh
Hi I may be late to the show but I have one, I...
Hi I may be late to the show but I have one, I am in Waverly MN , Can,t be more than a hour from Elk River 763-227-3900 thanks, Josh
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70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
08-02-2020, 10:11 AM
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Positraction for open rear end
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2,146
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70gtojosh
I put the auburn #5420114 in my '70. I had to...
I put the auburn #5420114 in my '70. I had to enlarge the ring gear bolt holes to accept the original 3.23 ring gear bolts. Think the new auburn unit ring gear bolt holes were 3/8 and I had to open...
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70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
07-11-2020, 03:49 PM
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What is this groove?
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70gtojosh
Ya I don't recall ever seeing rotors like that....
Ya I don't recall ever seeing rotors like that. Thanks everyone for "learning " me on that.
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70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
07-08-2020, 10:00 AM
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What is this groove?
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70gtojosh
I have not been looking at or working on these...
I have not been looking at or working on these cars for 40 or 50 years but I have been for 20. Never seen a groove that deep. Some kind of manufacturing defect? Someone tried to machine them and...
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Suspension TECH
06-23-2020, 06:19 PM
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10
74 GTO Wheel Alignment
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2,424
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70gtojosh
The shop did not know or did not want to do it...
The shop did not know or did not want to do it right, I would wonder why they could not just tell you that they were not interested in the job. Since I can only trust myself and two other guys to...
Forum:
THE LOBBY
06-21-2020, 07:04 PM
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Graveyard Carz
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9,358
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70gtojosh
I respect the level of detail they get into. Of...
I respect the level of detail they get into. Of course I am a Pontiac guy not a mopar guy. You can pick up few things as far as how a car is restored to that level. I am so fed up with all the b.s...
Forum:
THE LOBBY
06-16-2020, 07:53 PM
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16
When to wash your hands of it?
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1,385
Posted By
70gtojosh
I ended up replacing my master cylinder with a...
I ended up replacing my master cylinder with a new one. I would have liked to rebuild the old one but I did know anyone in my area that could rebuild them it would have needed a sleeve I would...
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Suspension TECH
05-24-2020, 01:40 PM
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20
New Rag Joint, Steering Box - Steering Wheel Misaligned
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4,912
Posted By
70gtojosh
Is there a chance that on of the shafts in the...
Is there a chance that on of the shafts in the steering box is twisted on your old steering box? (You install new box then have misalignment issue) Or the new box has a twisted shaft? Any chance the...
Forum:
THE LOBBY
05-07-2020, 09:37 PM
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15
Fishing
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1,104
Posted By
70gtojosh
Here in Minnesota its fishing opener weekend use...
Here in Minnesota its fishing opener weekend use to be a big deal when I was a kid. No one seems to get too revved up about it anymore. It is always a good time of year to celebrate you survived...
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