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Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH Today, 02:17 PM
Replies: 453
Views: 111,271
Posted By ZeGermanHam
A little update here. In the time since my tow...

A little update here. In the time since my tow truck ride in May that was precipitated by difficulty hot starting and a carb backfire, it has been my goal to address that issue. I now think I have it...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-22-2024, 10:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 885
Posted By Tuske427
Suppose I'm overdue for an update. the car is...

Suppose I'm overdue for an update. the car is reassembled, and driving again and has been for a week or two now. I got it aligned earlier this week, and it drives so much better than it ever did...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-20-2024, 05:58 PM
Replies: 663
Views: 49,204
Posted By jhein
Went out for another drive today with the freshly...

Went out for another drive today with the freshly fixed carb. It's running great. Since I left with a full tank for my test drive yesterday afternoon, I decided to fill up again and check my...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-20-2024, 04:37 PM
Replies: 663
Views: 49,204
Posted By locomotivebreath
Took my GTO out on a 50 mile stress test in this...

Took my GTO out on a 50 mile stress test in this heat . Ran the AC ( vintage air ) temp never got to the half way mark on the repro rally gauges , except at stop lights . Ran great , no signs of...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-18-2024, 10:08 PM
Replies: 663
Views: 49,204
Posted By 67drake
My son had a baseball game in a small town about...

My son had a baseball game in a small town about 35 miles away. This is actually the closest opponent he plays. So weather was clear, but a hot, for here, 90 degrees.
I took the ‘63. I counted only...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-15-2024, 03:04 PM
Replies: 663
Views: 49,204
Posted By b-man
Coffee and Cars this morning, took the ‘02 WS6...

Coffee and Cars this morning, took the ‘02 WS6 this time.

Saw a nice ‘64 Le Mans coupe with a Tri-Power 400 under the hood.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-15-2024, 09:36 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 914
Posted By mrennie
24 year project - first drive!

Finally got the car inspected yesterday, and drove it for the first time ever. Was a very anxious drive to town to get to the garage (6 miles), new brakes/engine/clutch/trans/gears, was not used to...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 06-14-2024, 03:53 PM
Replies: 4,306
Views: 718,396
Posted By post toastie
column shift in a trans am just seems wrong

column shift in a trans am just seems wrong
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-13-2024, 11:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 541
Posted By burgboy73
Reunited with my 1967 GTO after 20 years!

Hey PY members! Long time member here but haven't posted in a long time. To make a long story short - Bought a 1967 GTO off Ebay back in 2004 but was forced to sell due to a divorce. Told the new...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-12-2024, 02:25 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,450
Posted By mgarblik
Lots of good ideas floating around in this thread...

Lots of good ideas floating around in this thread now. To boil it down to a plan of action, this would be my approach. You state the engine runs good and the oil leaks are the only problem you want...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-11-2024, 12:45 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,450
Posted By mgarblik
There are only 2 things that can make the...

There are only 2 things that can make the dipstick pop up. One is physical contact with the stick for some reason. You should see witness marks on the bottom of the stick somewhere or a bent stick....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-10-2024, 10:51 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,450
Posted By chiphead
An engine develops maximum cylinder pressure when...

An engine develops maximum cylinder pressure when running at WOT. Some of that blowby will make it past the rings and into the crankcase. On a healthy engine with a working PCV, that crankcase...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-09-2024, 11:21 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 708
Posted By Skip Fix
This looks like an adjacent dirt track for...

This looks like an adjacent dirt track for midgets. One looks like the lights are on some maybe an evening/night race, or maybe a different exposure on one they are not as visible.
35 mm I think his...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-09-2024, 11:18 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 708
Posted By Skip Fix
A few more -check out the scaffolds one even in a...

A few more -check out the scaffolds one even in a truck bed!
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-09-2024, 11:17 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 708
Posted By Skip Fix
More

More
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-09-2024, 11:08 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 708
Posted By Skip Fix
Indy 1949

My Dad was a big photographer (his Dad made movies in the 40s and 50s). He was at Purdue in 1949 getting his Masters in Mechanical Engineering -after WWII delayed his Texas A&M Bachelor in ME. He...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-08-2024, 07:49 AM
Replies: 663
Views: 49,204
Posted By SD455DJ
We did the same thing...pulled the RAIII out of...

We did the same thing...pulled the RAIII out of the Formula yesterday to start the rebuild with a temporary engine going in tomorrow.

Dennis
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-07-2024, 08:43 PM
Replies: 663
Views: 49,204
Posted By form74
Dropped the new motor In The car.

Dropped the new motor In The car.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-07-2024, 12:18 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,826
Posted By mgarblik
Just a side note concerning using a smoke machine...

Just a side note concerning using a smoke machine for leak testing. I have 100% success finding a leak using them. But you need to smoke test the engine without oil in the pan. It can have a quart...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-07-2024, 11:30 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 4,992
Posted By Greg Reid
Thank you Don, it's appreciated! Just got home...

Thank you Don, it's appreciated! Just got home yesterday from a week in the hospital.
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-07-2024, 02:17 AM
Replies: 663
Views: 49,204
Posted By brut4s
What I did today

After the car sitting for two years due to a medical issue I'm finally getting around pretty good so my 9yo nephew drained the old gas out and put in fresh gas we went for a quick spin the huge from...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-04-2024, 09:54 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,016
Posted By Tdeboy78
Thank you. Here are some pictures of the car. ...

Thank you. Here are some pictures of the car. The one image is a close up of the holes on the console by the shifter. They told my dad it was from the radio at the speedway? Who knows but he is the...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-01-2024, 10:31 PM
Replies: 663
Views: 49,204
Posted By b-man
A local Porsche dealer has a cars and coffee...

A local Porsche dealer has a cars and coffee event the first Saturday of every month so I took the opportunity to put a few miles on the Le Mans.

There was quite a bit of interest in the Tri-Power...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-31-2024, 09:48 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 3,808
Posted By Shiny
My Dynaco * ...

My Dynaco
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Forum: THE LOBBY 05-27-2024, 12:00 PM
Replies: 663
Views: 49,204
Posted By RAIIIJudge
Ken Verdoro, et al, that's badass and reminds me...

Ken Verdoro, et al, that's badass and reminds me of where I've been the past year.

I've had this car since I was 17 (59 now) and used to beat the snot out of it as a kid. dad and I started a...
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