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Forum: THE LOBBY 06-21-2026, 11:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,329
Posted By Goatracer1
One of the guys I know got permission years ago...

One of the guys I know got permission years ago to build a full size copy of the "Beer Truck" complete with graphics. It came out excellent .
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-14-2026, 11:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 429
Posted By Goatracer1
If it is any help to you I did a stock 1964 389...

If it is any help to you I did a stock 1964 389 rebuild 2 years ago using 0.030 replacement Silvo-lite pistons with 0.070 inch milled off the tops. That amount was recommended by the manufacturer....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-03-2026, 05:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,109
Posted By Goatracer1
Cure for a nagging problem

Maybe this will help someone else. I have had 2 problems with a stock 389 in a 1962 Bonneville for the 3 years that I have owned the car. When the engine is dead cold and hasn't been started in a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-20-2026, 12:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 343
Posted By Goatracer1
Some of the older Pontiacs had a vacuum fitting...

Some of the older Pontiacs had a vacuum fitting off the back of the carb that had 4-5 connections. The big one was for brake booster, medium sized one was for trans and the smaller ones for different...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-23-2026, 07:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,111
Posted By Goatracer1
I have been trying to get rid of some good used...

I have been trying to get rid of some good used parts for FREE and have had no takers. 1 item is a set of forged 421 OS or 428 standard pistons with less than 5K miles on them. I only removed them...
Forum: Ames Customer Satisfaction Forum 04-08-2026, 06:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 334
Posted By Goatracer1
I can't see them counting them for each bag....

I can't see them counting them for each bag. Maybe they weigh them and they have the weight wrong.
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 03-04-2026, 08:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 304
Posted By Goatracer1
I worked for Pontiac when these cars were new or...

I worked for Pontiac when these cars were new or just used cars. The factory came out with a fix for the fuse at the alternator. We replaced the 1 (single) 30 amp fuse with 2 (two) 20 amp fuses in...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-23-2026, 08:33 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 6,594
Posted By Goatracer1
I worked for AMC when they were new. There were...

I worked for AMC when they were new. There were no major problems. The rearend is fairly reliable but if you have to remove an axle it is a pain in the butt. If it needs work just put in a Mopar 8.75...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 02-19-2026, 03:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 408
Posted By Goatracer1
Go to Coker's website and check out the...

Go to Coker's website and check out the dimensions and what they have available.
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-12-2026, 11:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 314
Posted By Goatracer1
Kevin Hart's Muscle Car Crew

This is the strangest car show ever. These guys want to build and sell custom/hipo cars and they don't know their butts from holes in the ground. Some of the people they've been talking to for advice...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-25-2026, 12:31 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,020
Posted By Goatracer1
I have read several articles about replacement...

I have read several articles about replacement mechanical pumps making too MUCH pressure. The recommendation was a Robbmc pump but that is expensive and a bit of over kill for a stock engine. I was...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-25-2026, 12:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 333
Posted By Goatracer1
1 Big change in 1964 was the ability to bolt the...

1 Big change in 1964 was the ability to bolt the starter to the ENGINE. This makes installing a later transmission much easier. If you have to rebuild an engine consider rebuilding your 389. Bore it...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-28-2025, 07:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 407
Posted By Goatracer1
That's why you check the fluid with the engine...

That's why you check the fluid with the engine running. With the engine off the fluid level could be anywhere. The longer the car sits with the engine off the higher the fluid level will get until...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 12-22-2025, 05:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,733
Posted By Goatracer1
Long extensions, socket and rachet. I remove the...

Long extensions, socket and rachet. I remove the back seat and remove the bolts holding the latch. Open trunk with latch attached.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-29-2025, 11:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 298
Posted By Goatracer1
The fuse at the alternator is for "high" blower...

The fuse at the alternator is for "high" blower speed. It was always a problem and often melted the fuse holder. The factory came out with a "fix" for all the cars that used a single 20 amp fuse. We...
Forum: Suspension TECH 11-09-2025, 09:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 569
Posted By Goatracer1
Just having more HP doesn't require bigger...

Just having more HP doesn't require bigger brakes. It would depend on how aggressively you use that HP. Just driving the car normally wouldn't require any improvement.
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 10-18-2025, 10:47 PM
Replies: 269
Views: 21,275
Posted By Goatracer1
I am on Fbook also. Be very CAREFUL on there....

I am on Fbook also. Be very CAREFUL on there. There is probably more misinformation on there than correct info. I have looked up information in Pontiac parts books and service manuals and posted for...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 10-17-2025, 05:21 PM
Replies: 269
Views: 21,275
Posted By Goatracer1
The front suspension is way more complicated than...

The front suspension is way more complicated than a car from the 1960's. If you are careful you can fix any of it. The engine is fairly simple to work on. Don't fool with the auto trans. Find someone...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 10-15-2025, 09:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 616
Posted By Goatracer1
I'll agree with b-man. Measure your original rear...

I'll agree with b-man. Measure your original rear axle assembly from backing plate to backing plate then find what Ford product comes within plus or minus 1 inch. Cut off the Ford mounting points and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-12-2025, 11:46 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,464
Posted By Goatracer1
That's not funny. For the time being anyway Mopar...

That's not funny. For the time being anyway Mopar is still making vehicles. That's more than can be said about Pontiac. I have owned Pontiacs for 62 years. (I'm almost 78). I worked for both Pontiac...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-26-2025, 09:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 457
Posted By Goatracer1
I have one in my 1967 GTO. Same car.

I have one in my 1967 GTO. Same car.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-25-2025, 04:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 504
Posted By Goatracer1
The big center hole is mushroomed out towards the...

The big center hole is mushroomed out towards the converter and won't fit correctly the other way.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-23-2025, 03:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 810
Posted By Goatracer1
My car has a dynoed 586hp. It weighs about 3750...

My car has a dynoed 586hp. It weighs about 3750 lbs with me in it. It ran a best of 10.85 @ 126mph. I have had a Bow Tie Overdrives 200-4R with a lock up converter in it since 2001. You decide.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-19-2025, 08:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 431
Posted By Goatracer1
I was given a DeWalt battery grease gun and it...

I was given a DeWalt battery grease gun and it is incredible. No longer fighting with the pump handle while trying to hold the nozzle on the grease fitting. Consider one you won't regret it.
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-14-2025, 09:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,486
Posted By Goatracer1
I have several AFB's that are in good rebuildable...

I have several AFB's that are in good rebuildable condition (not for a GTO though) and have never paid more than $50 for one. I suppose that someone that wants a numbers matching one will pay big...
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