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#81
09-18-2008, 08:25 PM
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Mainly 4 things (not in order of priority): compatibility, customer service, price and reputation/quality.
- I hadn't planned on an aftermarket sub and I have all aftermarket suspension (GW upper and lowers) and a TKO600 tranny. The Speedtech design is compatible with everything I already have. - When I called Speedtech, I was able to speak with their National Sales Manager Roger, every time I called. He was patient, spent all the time with me that I wanted, and followed-up with me. They were also willing to provide some extra support as I am the 1st Pontiac customer with their final sub design. There are "open questions" about the fitment with my Canton pan and Doug's headers. Roger is on vacation the next 4 weeks so he has arranged for me to speak directly with the owner while his is on vaca. - Their price for the bare sub is pretty competitive. - Reputation means a lot and everyone I spoke with that went with ST is very happy. In a nutshell, I guess I was most comfortable with them. Phil |
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#82
09-19-2008, 01:43 AM
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Thanks. That makes sense.
I guess more pictures, right? 
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#83
11-12-2008, 06:32 PM
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Speedtech subframe in the raw...working on transferring everything over. Once I get everything installed and the Pontiac engine mounts fabbed, I will disassemble and have the frame powder coated:
  Simpson camlock belts:  Budnik steering wheel (set in place (crooked) but not installed yet):  Phil |
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#84
06-08-2009, 10:17 PM
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It's rolling again...!
  ...Transmission is bolted backup with the new hyrdraulic clutch. Onto buttoning up the brake lines and getting to work on the wiring. Phil |
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#85
06-08-2009, 10:28 PM
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That is one fine looking machine!
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#86
06-09-2009, 08:11 AM
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are there pics of this thing all done ?
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#87
06-12-2009, 07:45 PM
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I saw a picture of this car on Protouring or one of those sites stripped down to the bare skeleton and I mean skeleton.LOL
what a great job you have done with this car. I have taken cars really far apart and still never to the level this car went. I am not sure I ever would want too.LOL But its seriously impressive. Now all it needs is a turbo just kidding its awsome.
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#88
06-15-2009, 10:16 PM
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 Just some new minor updates, but I feel like I can start to see the light at the end of the tunnel (but then again, maybe that is an oncoming train) Decided to go with a RobbMc hig volume mechanical pump (the fuel line looks close to the belt in the pics, but it is not):  Headers installed (again)...  Fuel line routing:   Phil |
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#89
06-15-2009, 10:25 PM
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Where did you get the door jam vents? Custom made?
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#90
06-15-2009, 11:18 PM
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#91
06-24-2009, 09:47 PM
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Warning: naked parts!
Doors and fenders back from the sandblaster today. The pics are of the totally stripped parts. The doors are unreal. The previous owner had ordered these from the midwest back in the mid-90s (i have the receipt) they are mint! The fenders are from CA (thanks to PY member rcrahn for selling these to me!). A small repair required on each one, but they are both in VERY nice shape. Way better than using repro fenders...     ...The lighter color on the panels looks like primer, but is actually where the sandblaster used a more aggressive media. Eveything you see is bare metal. Phil |
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#92
07-05-2009, 05:37 PM
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Wow how time flies! This weekend marks the 3-year anniversary of when I picked up the '69 project.
I am on vacation alone this week (kids are at summer camp and the wife is working), so I hope to make lots of progress on the Bird! My body shop is getting the fenders in primer and the inners/core support in final paint. I hope to have the front end on by the end of this week! Here's some progress I made in the engine bay:    I hope everyone had a great 4th of July weekend! Phil |
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#93
07-05-2009, 09:43 PM
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Very nice and clean looking breather setup. What kind of breather tank is that, and what are you doing about a PCV system? Very nice progress, keep the updates coming.
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#94
07-06-2009, 11:09 AM
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The breather setup uses vented Moroso vacuum pump fittings on the valve covers:  and a 2-inlet Moroso breather tank:  ...I had the tank tapped for the 1/2" NPT to -12AN fittings and then had it powdercoated satin black. It is an open vented system and I do not plan to use a PCV valve, but will see how it goes. Phil Last edited by 69TAPOSER; 07-06-2009 at 11:34 AM. |
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#95
07-06-2009, 06:06 PM
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I like the Wilwood master cylinder too. Whats the valve plumbed in under it, and why didn't you go with power brakes?
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#96
07-06-2009, 09:14 PM
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 I decided not to run power brakes mainly because I could get the feel of power brakes with the aftermarket Wilwood setup without having to run a big booster. I worked with Wilwood to get the correct setup. Based on the small bore 7/8" master and my brake pedal geometry, it shouldn't require much more pedal pressure than power brakes. I know several people running a similar setup that are happy with it. Phil |
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#97
07-06-2009, 10:58 PM
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Sweet setup, and thanks for posting the pictures and info. Are your pedals stock geometry? I never thought of going without a booster. Makes for a very clean look over a big honkin booster setup. I was planning on running a 9" Master Power Brake booster on my 69. But your setup is very tempting.
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#98
07-07-2009, 07:47 AM
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#99
07-19-2009, 09:09 PM
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Radiator support and radiator installed...
    ...still need to cleanup the bracket welds a bit. Inner fenders aren't installed as they are being painted. |
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#100
07-19-2009, 09:21 PM
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looks awesome. why did you go with a small block radiator? have something in mind for the space?
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