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Forum: THE LOBBY 09-20-2024, 09:27 PM
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Posted By 67drake
Then the wife and I took my sons for some Mexican...

Then the wife and I took my sons for some Mexican in a town north of us. First time I drove it at night.
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-20-2024, 06:34 PM
Replies: 847
Views: 86,426
Posted By 67drake
Scored a beautiful condition ‘55 Wisconsin plate....

Scored a beautiful condition ‘55 Wisconsin plate. In ‘55 Wisconsin plates were green and white. I HAD to get one for the new Green and white Catalina.
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-17-2024, 05:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,131
Posted By 67drake
She made it! She put over 1100 miles on it...

She made it!
She put over 1100 miles on it since Saturday afternoon.
Only had to top the oil off once, and she threw a hubcap Saturday while still in Colorado. She just put it in the trunk so that...
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-14-2024, 11:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,131
Posted By 67drake
I just read my first post, and just to clarify,...

I just read my first post, and just to clarify, my wife flew out to Colorado and checked out the car, not her friend. Her friend just picked my wife up at the airport and they both drove to check out...
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-14-2024, 09:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,131
Posted By 67drake
The new ride, and why I married this woman

After selling my ‘71 GTO to one of my sons, the hunt was on for a replacement.
Long story short, I found one in Colorado. After at least a hundred pictures of specific areas I requested photos of,...
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-13-2024, 09:52 PM
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Views: 618,130
Posted By 67drake
I still see them often around here, but they’re...

I still see them often around here, but they’re usually an F350 not a Pontiac long roof. :)
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-09-2024, 10:13 PM
Replies: 847
Views: 86,426
Posted By 67drake
He went above and beyond!

He went above and beyond!
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-09-2024, 09:22 PM
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Views: 86,426
Posted By 67drake
Nothing on the Pontiac, but didn’t want the...

Nothing on the Pontiac, but didn’t want the stitches in my finger to get dirty, so paid my son to play grease monkey, and get the oil changed on my Duramax. I just sat in my comfy chair at the bench...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-07-2024, 07:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 789
Posted By 67drake
They look similar to the bearings on my ‘69 400....

They look similar to the bearings on my ‘69 400. I pulled it about a month back mainly because the rear main leak was SO bad. Low mileage engine that had no ring ridges. I pulled the pistons without...
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-04-2024, 05:21 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,919
Posted By 67drake
I was on a first name basis with the cops in the...

I was on a first name basis with the cops in the town I lived in, while in high school. Not because they were friends of mine.
I went to vocational school the last half of the day my junior and...
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-03-2024, 06:37 PM
Replies: 847
Views: 86,426
Posted By 67drake
I love when parts are delivered! Bought a set...

I love when parts are delivered!
Bought a set of original-ish valve covers to go on the ‘69400 that resides in my ‘63 LeMans engine bay. The previous owner put a cheesy set of chrome ones on there....
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 09-01-2024, 10:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 448
Posted By 67drake
The 55 Catalina

OK. I might be premature in this, but I just put a deposit on this to hold until I can check it out in person. I’ve talked with the seller extensively, and got every pic and video I could throw at...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-01-2024, 02:57 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 9,545
Posted By 67drake
Questions I’ve never owned Kaufman or E heads....

Questions
I’ve never owned Kaufman or E heads. Can you bolt factory brackets to them?
I assume these will accommodate factory brackets for guys who want to keep it stock looking under the hood....
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-24-2024, 03:18 PM
Replies: 847
Views: 86,426
Posted By 67drake
I have a granddaughters birthday party today on...

I have a granddaughters birthday party today on the other end of the state (Kenosha) , so made a side trip to drop my valve springs off at my machinist, who is building my Pontiac heads for the ‘63....
Forum: Members Helping Members 08-20-2024, 06:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,065
Posted By 67drake
. I don’t know about lawn care, but it is...

. I don’t know about lawn care, but it is basically a small farm/ homestead forum. Lots of do it yourself people here.

https://www.homesteadingtoday.com/
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-15-2024, 09:55 PM
Replies: 847
Views: 86,426
Posted By 67drake
Nothing. Still looking for heads for my ‘63. I...

Nothing. Still looking for heads for my ‘63.
I did drop off my Mercury’s alternator at the local electrical shop , as it’s not charging. He confirmed this on the bench. Nice thing about living in a...
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-07-2024, 06:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,053
Posted By 67drake
I have a different version of the black hole when...

I have a different version of the black hole when my kids use my tools. Sometimes they do reappear if I check their toolbox.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-05-2024, 08:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 863
Posted By 67drake
Thanks. I pulled these so long ago, and can’t...

Thanks. I pulled these so long ago, and can’t remember which is which. I could get these off of Craigslist for $50-75 each with open carriers and highway gears, so I stocked up figuring they would be...
Forum: Big Pontiacs (incl. G-body) WANTED 08-04-2024, 04:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 637
Posted By 67drake
Thanks! Not too far. I just called and spoke to...

Thanks!
Not too far. I just called and spoke to the owners dad. It’s a non running 4 door. He’s supposed to get pics to me in a day or two.
A 4 door brings it way down on my list, but he didn’t...
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-04-2024, 03:59 PM
Replies: 847
Views: 86,426
Posted By 67drake
Or buy a project!

Or buy a project!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-03-2024, 04:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 874
Posted By 67drake
You guys are good! It does have a replacement. ...

You guys are good! It does have a replacement.
Well, I guess that’s good news in a sense as it’s not missing from a more critical area.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-31-2024, 09:58 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,424
Posted By 67drake
Lunati 06703 found on teardown

Anyone ever run this cam?
I’ve never heard of the grind mentioned here, but doesn’t seem ideal for my 400 at 9.5 compression ratio that I was having detonation issues with. I also found a multiple...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-30-2024, 02:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,003
Posted By 67drake
Back around ‘85 I had Maaco paint my ‘76...

Back around ‘85 I had Maaco paint my ‘76 GranPrix. I did all the body work down to primer and sanding. They masked and prepped it. $200.
Obviously’85 prices, but that car looked great for years.
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-29-2024, 10:14 PM
Replies: 847
Views: 86,426
Posted By 67drake
I figured before I start tearing my 400 down, I...

I figured before I start tearing my 400 down, I should at least get the block and heads as clean as I can externally, so as not to get that grit in the engine. Plan is for a regasket , Crower 404...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-27-2024, 06:49 PM
Replies: 847
Views: 86,426
Posted By 67drake
Finally got the 400 out of the ‘63. Came...

Finally got the 400 out of the ‘63.
Came inside to eat, since I haven’t all day. I’d like to start the teardown tonight. We’ll see.
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