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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-19-2026, 10:39 AM
Replies: 16
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Posted By Held for Ransom
OK, lesson time. There were 5 radio options as...

OK, lesson time. There were 5 radio options as no radio (radio delete, as people like to call it) was standard.
AM radio (mono), option U63 had (x)2FPB1 7313522 on the tag.
AM radio (mono)...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 11-06-2025, 11:17 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,982
Posted By Stan65
I finally made enough progress to make an update....

I finally made enough progress to make an update.

Dies are done, now I’m finalizing the die fixtures. Had to make some upgrades, needed to add chrome shafts and linear bearings to keep it from...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 07-18-2025, 04:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 369
Posted By Formulabruce
Always cut them on the slope going up to that...

Always cut them on the slope going up to that area, straight across. The frame rails may need some tweaking on the side lips, and the end where it has one folded in edge, and the other flaps spot...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 07-17-2025, 07:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 369
Posted By Singleton
1970 Replacement Trunk Pan question

I’m replacing the entire trunk pan and frame rails in my 70 Formula. All the repop pans are not correct for a 70, as they have the provision for the 71> evap standpipe, (circled).
For those that...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 05-14-2025, 11:42 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,982
Posted By sd7369
I will check up on the current time availability...

I will check up on the current time availability on the upper fillers. It has been about 4 months since they went into production. They may be "on the water" now. I don't think the tariff will be an...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-17-2025, 05:31 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,982
Posted By Stan65
Agree Ron did a great thing especially for the...

Agree Ron did a great thing especially for the 70-73 sheet metal. Also agree with the struggle of the sacrifice of the NOS parts for repops.

With the newer technology especially with such a small...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 01-26-2025, 11:07 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,982
Posted By poncho-mike
I have a NOS pair of these that came with a set...

I have a NOS pair of these that came with a set of quarter panels I bought. I live in NC. If you can find someone in the area willing to scan them for you, let me know. I work in design...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 01-16-2025, 03:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,282
Posted By unruhjonny
Wiper switches 1970-1980 (no-delay)

I just refreshed my memory on the precise application of the "1970" wiper switch.

I did this because I thought I had a spare switch that a member here was looking for (it turns out my spares are...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 01-09-2025, 03:42 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 14,754
Posted By Transamric
My info likely matches Keith's fairly closely. ...

My info likely matches Keith's fairly closely. But FWIW;....
Here's the earliest tag dated TA's from Nor. I have.
100355 01C
100891 01C
100894 01C
101130 01C

The vast majority of early...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 01-07-2025, 04:35 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 14,754
Posted By Rocky Rotella
I’m not certain that a vehicle from any model...

I’m not certain that a vehicle from any model year with a VIN 350+ after onset would/could be considered a pilot vehicle. Generally speaking, pilot vehicles were assembled before typical production...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 01-07-2025, 01:09 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 14,754
Posted By unruhjonny
Has anyone come across (or heard of) this car? ...

Has anyone come across (or heard of) this car?

- I just came across it now - check out the build date on the cowl tag!!

1970 Camaro #001...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-07-2025, 09:58 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,033
Posted By mgarblik
Just finished my first read of the last issue of...

Just finished my first read of the last issue of HMM. (Feb., 2025). I generally read each issue several times until the next issue would arrive in the mail. I commend the magazine for making their...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 01-06-2025, 11:05 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 14,754
Posted By Baron Von Zeppelin
If someone buys the eBay 01A TA , I can let...

If someone buys the eBay 01A TA ,
I can let you borrow my notebook to display with the car at the Nationals.
...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-06-2025, 10:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,033
Posted By unruhjonny
I saw the January issue of HMM before Christmas,...

I saw the January issue of HMM before Christmas, but held off on buying it incase my wife had bought a copy for me already (we have a mutual agreement to not buy ourself anything for about two months...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 01-06-2025, 07:15 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 14,754
Posted By Baron Von Zeppelin
This is all pretty wild chain of events. ...

This is all pretty wild chain of events.

Thews posted the link to the eBay TA in his normal eBay cars for sale in 67-69 Bird section.
I checked it out - and saw the trim tag and invoice.

Came...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 01-03-2025, 10:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,069
Posted By Keith Seymore
There are; for example - most plants do not...

There are; for example - most plants do not build in VIN order. Norwood, Flint, Pontiac MI, all had accumulators (body banks) between the body shop and paint, and then again between the paint shop...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 01-02-2025, 08:32 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,696
Posted By Keith Seymore
As HFR said - the dealer code for PMD Engineering...

As HFR said - the dealer code for PMD Engineering is 35-997.

These are for the '63 Super Duty cars but you can see some other cool dealer codes listed here:

K
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 12-31-2024, 10:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,069
Posted By keith k
Highest Norwood VIN I have a PHS copy for was...

Highest Norwood VIN I have a PHS copy for was 132270, shipped 7-27-70. There's a RAIV TA out there that is VIN 133119 - has come up for sale a few times over the years.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 12-31-2024, 12:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,069
Posted By eaglesan13
The LA VIN's that begin with 110 and the shipping...

The LA VIN's that begin with 110 and the shipping dates are as follows:

L110361, Trans Am (RA4) 7/17/70
L110488 Formula 400 7/13/70
L110571 Trans Am (RA4) 8/10/70
L110710 ...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 12-05-2024, 09:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,991
Posted By Keith Seymore
Warning: Long sidebar - We’ve talked in...

Warning: Long sidebar -

We’ve talked in various threads about the variation between plants, and the variation within an assembly plant due to different operators.

What I never see talked about...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 09-03-2024, 12:01 AM
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Views: 753
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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 08-28-2024, 02:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,213
Posted By poncho-mike
The big question I would have is how far do you...

The big question I would have is how far do you want to take the restoration, and what are the replacement parts.

In addition to the parts Baron listed, early fenders, hood, and core support are...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 08-28-2024, 01:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,213
Posted By Baron Von Zeppelin
Check the carb real close when you go (3-5k) ...

Check the carb real close when you go (3-5k)
Shaker and drop base pan (1-2k)
Correct dash bezel (500-1k)
3.55 or 3.73 12bolt posi (1500-2500)
JW wheels (500-1000 each)

There's over 10k right...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 08-26-2024, 09:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,121
Posted By skunkwerks
70-72 Nova same

70-72 Nova use the same seat belt set-up as a 1970 TA or firebird. has the same one year only retractors. Shoulders and all the rest of the belts are correct.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-28-2024, 02:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,222
Posted By FunctionalShaker
Some sell Camaro seat foam as Firebird (different...

Some sell Camaro seat foam as Firebird (different indentations). I worked with Elliot at Knoch (a few years back) to produce the Firebird cushions.

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