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Forum: 78 and Newer G-body Pontiac TECH 11-24-2015, 08:34 AM
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Views: 3,232
Posted By oldtinsmith
Looks to me like a 1980 Malibu "M-80" rear...

Looks to me like a 1980 Malibu "M-80" rear spoiler, a Firebird shaker hood scoop, and a front spoiler from either a "M-80" Malibu or El Camino. ...What do you think?

Doug
Forum: 78 and Newer G-body Pontiac TECH 11-16-2015, 11:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,232
Posted By oldtinsmith
GTO 5th gen. ?

Does anybody have any information and/or pictures of an after market GTO kit for the 5th Gen. Le Mans/Grand Am?
http://grandamman.webstarts.com/uploads/DSC05501.jpg

Doug
Forum: 78 and Newer G-body Pontiac TECH 10-19-2015, 08:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,273
Posted By oldtinsmith
Mr Twister, you are correct about the parts...

Mr Twister, you are correct about the parts interchange on to the G-body (and the tires)! android 211,,,I believe in the old saying:"fast ain't cheap, and cheap ain't fast"! IMHO, the very best...
Forum: 78 and Newer G-body Pontiac TECH 10-17-2015, 10:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,273
Posted By oldtinsmith
I must tell you that I'm NOT an authority on...

I must tell you that I'm NOT an authority on suspensions. That said, it may be helpful if you will say how you intend to use your car. Will it be a daily driver, road cruiser, show car, drag racer,...
Forum: 78 and Newer G-body Pontiac TECH 01-23-2015, 09:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,902
Posted By oldtinsmith
That's great news! :thumbup: Doug

That's great news! :thumbup:

Doug
Forum: 78 and Newer G-body Pontiac TECH 12-29-2014, 09:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,902
Posted By oldtinsmith
Have you seen this article? ...

Have you seen this article?
http://www.oldcarmemories.com/content/view/92/114/ I Got this from a site called Forever Pontiac.
Doug
Forum: 78 and Newer G-body Pontiac TECH 10-27-2014, 10:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 835
Posted By oldtinsmith
Good to know! Thanks! Doug

Good to know! Thanks!

Doug
Forum: 78 and Newer G-body Pontiac TECH 04-08-2014, 07:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 779
Posted By oldtinsmith
:thumbup: Doug

:thumbup:

Doug
Forum: 78 and Newer G-body Pontiac TECH 04-08-2014, 06:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 779
Posted By oldtinsmith
I'll have to check to see if mine was pre formed....

I'll have to check to see if mine was pre formed. ... I just went out and checked my carpet (it's out of the my El Camino) and it doesn't appear to be preformed. It looks like a hole, just big enough...
Forum: 78 and Newer G-body Pontiac TECH 04-08-2014, 05:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 779
Posted By oldtinsmith
The carpet goes between the metal hump (it's spot...

The carpet goes between the metal hump (it's spot welded to the trans tunnel) and the plastic interior "hump". The interior plastic hump is secured with a chrome metal ring screws down through the...
Forum: 78 and Newer G-body Pontiac TECH 09-18-2013, 07:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,748
Posted By oldtinsmith
In the 1980 G-body model year, you could still...

In the 1980 G-body model year, you could still get the 350 C.I. sbc from the factory in the station wagons and El Caminos. Is that true?

Doug
Forum: 78 and Newer G-body Pontiac TECH 05-19-2013, 06:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,037
Posted By oldtinsmith
That's okay Kent. Thank you anyway! Doug

That's okay Kent. Thank you anyway!

Doug
Forum: 78 and Newer G-body Pontiac TECH 05-18-2013, 12:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,037
Posted By oldtinsmith
I'm still interested in the wagon rear moldings....

I'm still interested in the wagon rear moldings. How muched shipped to 48611?

Doug
Forum: 78 and Newer G-body Pontiac TECH 05-17-2013, 09:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,037
Posted By oldtinsmith
Kent, The plastic clips I,m talking about are...

Kent,
The plastic clips I,m talking about are the large ones that hold the trim pieces that tie in with the wheel well moldings as well as the front and rear bumper covers.

I'll have to get back...
Forum: 78 and Newer G-body Pontiac TECH 05-16-2013, 02:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,037
Posted By oldtinsmith
How about grill inserts?

I'm in need of some of the verticle, body color inserts that go between the grill opennings in the Grand Am grills. ... Maybe someone has come up with a DIY replacement?
Or,,,,,,,,how about the belt...
Forum: 78 and Newer G-body Pontiac TECH 03-14-2013, 04:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 841
Posted By oldtinsmith
My guess is the late '80s to early '90s Trans Am...

My guess is the late '80s to early '90s Trans Am GTA's with 16 inch aluminum wire looking wheels (?).

Doug
Forum: 78 and Newer G-body Pontiac TECH 02-26-2013, 10:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,902
Posted By oldtinsmith
Liked the write-up! Doug

Liked the write-up!

Doug
Forum: 78 and Newer G-body Pontiac TECH 12-05-2012, 06:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 697
Posted By oldtinsmith
I looked in the original 1978 Pontiac brochure I...

I looked in the original 1978 Pontiac brochure I have and the LeMans section states a full cordova top (it shows a picture of a four door) was available. I can only assume that the Grand LeMans and...
Forum: 78 and Newer G-body Pontiac TECH 08-08-2012, 10:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 688
Posted By oldtinsmith
A couple of pictures: ...

A couple of pictures:
http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac127/oldtinsmith/CoreSupport-August262010006.jpg
http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac127/oldtinsmith/CoreSupport-August262010002.jpg
Doug...
Forum: 78 and Newer G-body Pontiac TECH 08-08-2012, 10:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 688
Posted By oldtinsmith
A couple of pictures: ...

A couple of pictures:
http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac127/oldtinsmith/CoreSupport-August262010006.jpg
http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac127/oldtinsmith/CoreSupport-August262010002.jpg
...
Forum: 78 and Newer G-body Pontiac TECH 08-07-2012, 10:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 688
Posted By oldtinsmith
I agree with shotgun totally. I believe his quote...

I agree with shotgun totally. I believe his quote is also true for the '78-'80 Grand Am's.

Doug
Forum: 78 and Newer G-body Pontiac TECH 08-07-2012, 10:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 688
Posted By oldtinsmith
428ratkiller, When I found one on the '78 Grand...

428ratkiller,
When I found one on the '78 Grand Am I scrapped out (I kept the core support and the AC box exhaust head shield) I did some research. I saw somewhere that only about 5% of all BOP from...
Forum: 78 and Newer G-body Pontiac TECH 07-23-2012, 09:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 658
Posted By oldtinsmith
According to my information (Lemans/Grand Am...

According to my information (Lemans/Grand Am 1978-81), 78-79: R 10010658, L 10010659. 80-81: R 10021912, L 10021913. I got a reprint of something when I bought one of my two '78 Grand Am's.
...
Forum: Suspension TECH 05-17-2012, 06:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 288
Posted By oldtinsmith
Thanks! I'll probably need it!!LOL Doug

Thanks! I'll probably need it!!LOL

Doug
Forum: Suspension TECH 05-17-2012, 12:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 288
Posted By oldtinsmith
Scarebird, I'm planning to do a...

Scarebird,
I'm planning to do a "Build/Rebuild,,,,,my '80" thread on all the forums where I'm a member. My plan so far will be to rebuild the chassis (grind snotty factory welds and reweld where...
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