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Forum: THE LOBBY 07-19-2026, 08:39 AM
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Views: 286,381
Posted By Scarebird
Went to a newer Cars-n-Coffee in Lisboa. A wide...

Went to a newer Cars-n-Coffee in Lisboa. A wide assortment of cars: old Datsuns, Wolseley, many Minis, R5's...
But I was startled to see a bone stock 1979 TA: loaded 403 Y car. Paint is...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-17-2026, 06:55 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 808
Posted By Scarebird
Welcome Jacob. You can find quite a few...

Welcome Jacob.

You can find quite a few builds here; Strato V8, LS, OHC6 etc. You will need to realistically define what you wish to do with the car first then draw up a plan and stick with it. ...
Forum: Suspension TECH 07-15-2026, 12:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,368
Posted By Scarebird
That cast body may also do duty as a manual...

That cast body may also do duty as a manual master if machined differently.

The large groove around the outside of the bore most likely is seating for the rubber boot which retained the manual...
Forum: Non Pontiac Motors in Pontiacs 07-10-2026, 09:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 133
Posted By Scarebird
I had an Olds 425 in my 442 and bought a used...

I had an Olds 425 in my 442 and bought a used Torker for it. There is a reason they were cheap - no torque below 3,000 rpm. Utterly horrible intake unless in a drag car. I kept it a week and sold...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-08-2026, 05:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 456
Posted By Scarebird
It would ruin the AH vibe.

It would ruin the AH vibe.
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-06-2026, 12:55 PM
Replies: 2,075
Views: 286,381
Posted By Scarebird
Bill: does the AC work to take some of the sting...

Bill: does the AC work to take some of the sting out of the heat?
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-23-2026, 10:18 AM
Replies: 2,075
Views: 286,381
Posted By Scarebird
I am trying to essentially daily drive the...

I am trying to essentially daily drive the Lemans. The hot start issue still persists.

On the way back from getting groceries in the Montijo mall I drove past this.

WTF is THAT! *slams on...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-18-2026, 06:40 AM
Replies: 2,075
Views: 286,381
Posted By Scarebird
May have finally solved a hot start issue that...

May have finally solved a hot start issue that was driving me daffy. The motor would turn fine but would not catch when hot. After a bit it would start. Redid grounds to engine, all that. ...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-16-2026, 07:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 763
Posted By Scarebird
I feel for you sdbob. I never had issues...

I feel for you sdbob.

I never had issues until the last few years. Something here this Spring really irritates my eyes, perhaps this fine dust blowing up from the Sahara we have been getting?
...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-14-2026, 05:57 PM
Replies: 2,075
Views: 286,381
Posted By Scarebird
...a couple more shots. The Holden was of...

...a couple more shots. The Holden was of interest - obviously very non-stock. Portugal is militant about keeping things "correct" but has exceptions you can drive a Pontiac thru.

The GTI...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-14-2026, 05:44 PM
Replies: 2,075
Views: 286,381
Posted By Scarebird
Setúbal June 2026

I have been trying to get to this event (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064681177628&sk=photos) for a few months; first cancelled due to a downtown bicycle race, and last month from rain...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 06-13-2026, 04:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 781
Posted By Scarebird
Some touch up paint and be done. If deep build...

Some touch up paint and be done. If deep build up with paint then sand down and polish.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-10-2026, 03:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 251
Posted By Scarebird
Remote tire pressure/temp gauge

Bought one of these little buggers (https://www.certomax.com/products/tyroxnic-2) for $69 after seeing a write-up on the HAMB. Unit fits in the ashtray fine. Write up here...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-29-2026, 08:20 AM
Replies: 2,075
Views: 286,381
Posted By Scarebird
Send lawyers, guns and money... Ran into...

Send lawyers, guns and money...

Ran into them at a local cafe - very curious about the Pontiac. Their Skoda has a 2.0 liter diesel that does 110 horsepower - very lazy they say, but excellent...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-27-2026, 05:35 PM
Replies: 2,075
Views: 286,381
Posted By Scarebird
there we go... :)

there we go... :)
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-26-2026, 07:54 AM
Replies: 2,075
Views: 286,381
Posted By Scarebird
My father and I installed the folding top almost...

My father and I installed the folding top almost 30 years ago - other than being a bit faded it has held up well. I picked up this plastic cleaner/treatment after noting it does not contain silicone...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-25-2026, 04:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 962
Posted By Scarebird
Mike S' son would be in his mid-30's now: wonder...

Mike S' son would be in his mid-30's now: wonder how his son turned out?
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 05-24-2026, 09:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 319
Posted By Scarebird
I will try again: ...

I will try again:

https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=670874&stc=1&d=1779629468
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-24-2026, 09:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 296
Posted By Scarebird
I found fine sandpaper clots up too easily. ...

I found fine sandpaper clots up too easily.

3M 7440 work nicely and "wraps" around spindles quite well.
...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-20-2026, 12:39 PM
Replies: 416
Views: 82,495
Posted By Scarebird
That is a blessing - BFG's are so overated.

That is a blessing - BFG's are so overated.
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-18-2026, 02:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 563
Posted By Scarebird
Jay does a 67 2+2 rag 6 speed

Darksidin'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JDPCRkTQp4
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-10-2026, 07:08 AM
Replies: 2,075
Views: 286,381
Posted By Scarebird
Drove down to a neighboring town about a half...

Drove down to a neighboring town about a half hour away to see a large Cars-n-Coffee. No dice: "Evento Cancelado". This I found from a driver of a hotted up Renault - schedule is on...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-10-2026, 06:27 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,395
Posted By Scarebird
Mr. McCarthy was the type who went to the time,...

Mr. McCarthy was the type who went to the time, trouble and much labor of creating a significant benchmark for Pontiac faithful to build a respectible engine if not the best possible combination for...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-28-2026, 08:56 AM
Replies: 2,075
Views: 286,381
Posted By Scarebird
Put in a functional windscreen washer setup on...

Put in a functional windscreen washer setup on the 71. Of the dozen GM cars I had that used this wiper pump setup, I think maybe one actually worked correctly.

I used a below tank pump (self...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-27-2026, 08:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 451
Posted By Scarebird
The stop(s) can be remedied. IIRC #2 here is...

The stop(s) can be remedied.

IIRC #2 here is the endcap stop. If you remove the snap ring it pops off and you may be able to swap endcaps with your old box, giving your original swing back. I...
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